| en do you think about the way that you breathe? If | | | | ever been told to breathe deeply and count to 10 |
| you’re like most people you probably | | | | when you’re angry or upset? Breathing deeply |
| aren’t aware of how you breathe. But how you | | | | will help your relax and calm down which is why |
| breathe can have a huge impact on your life and your | | | | people are encouraged to breathe deeply when they |
| health. Medical studies have shown that the simple act | | | | are angry or upset. Taking deep breaths will increase |
| of deep breathing can have significant health benefits. | | | | the oxygen flow to your brain which will help you calm |
| Here are the top 5 ways that simply taking a few | | | | down. |
| moments to breathe deeply can really improve your | | | | 4. Deep breathing can reduce your risk of high blood |
| health: | | | | pressure — There are some medical studies |
| 1. Deep breathing reduces stress — When | | | | that show a connection between high blood pressure |
| you’re very stressed out stop and take 10 very | | | | and a shallow, fast breathing rate. So the faster your |
| deep breaths. You will instantly feel more relaxed. Try | | | | breathing rate is the more likely you are to suffer from |
| it, you’ll see. Deep breathing supplies the oxygen | | | | high blood pressure. Taking time each day to be more |
| that your body needs to function well and that extra | | | | aware of your breath and to breathe slowly and |
| influx of oxygen can revitalize your body and your | | | | deeply can help you lower your risk of high blood |
| mind which will reduce stress and help keep you calm. | | | | pressure. |
| 2. Deep breathing reduces pain — Have you | | | | 5. Deep breathing can increase your energy level |
| ever noticed that doctors and medical personnel tell | | | | — Do you have trouble staying awake after |
| mothers that are giving birth to breathe deeply? Or | | | | lunch? Do you always feel your energy dip in the |
| maybe you’ve noticed that coaches tell athletes | | | | mid-afternoon? Millions of people have problems |
| that are injured on the field to take deep breaths? | | | | keeping their energy levels up during the day and turn |
| That’s because when you take deep breaths | | | | to caffeine or other stimulants when you can get the |
| your body releases endorphins. Endorphins are your | | | | same energy boost by taking some time to breathe |
| body’s way of fighting pain. | | | | deeply. |
| 3. Deep breathing helps you relax — Have you | | | | |