Learn some deep breathing techniques to help you destress and relax.
SIDE NOTE: Many people say smoking calms them down. Think of the action they are doing: breathing deeply. Smokers should eliminate the cigarette, and practice the breathing they know
Look up some deep breathing techniques on youtube and make them part of your routine.
DEEP BREATHING KICK STARTS YOUR METABOLISM, AND CREATES BRAIN ACTIVITY!!!
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I have heard this so many times, but do you think I do it? I plan to do deep breathing each time I drink water (not at the same time) and when I am stressed. I'll give it a shot. Thnaks. Bless you. Pam
BRADIA8/25/2010 10:49:00 PM
THANKS, LONG TIME AGO I TOOK A BREATHING COURSE AND UNTIL READING YOUR SECRET, I REMEMBERD HOW IMPORTANT IT WAS THEN. I NEED TO START DOING IT AGAIN. THANKS AGAIN.
DEWACHA8/26/2010 11:46:00 AM
totally makes sense... will certainly give it a try -today! Thanks!
DWBR788/26/2010 10:53:00 AM
I love Dr. Andrew!! There's apps for the IPhone and droid that are great.
DENI_ZEN8/26/2010 8:49:00 AM
Dr. Andrew Weil's breathing exercises are magic! Take a look at them: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ ART00521/three-breathing -exercises.html I use one of these to destress, and it works better than prescription tranquilizers. - Sandi
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Breathe in and out using the diaphragm, breathing through your nose.
Even though breathing is an automatic reflex for each of us, did you know that during stress, people temporarily stop breathing at a normal rate? During stress and other crises, our bodies temporarily react to stress by breathing at very shallow levels. We do not stop breathing, but our bodies get less oxygen into our lungs during stressful times. Here is a great (as all SP articles are great) article from SP re how to do relaxation breathing. (see "Tags" section below.
When it feels hard my secret is to breathe. I breathe out all the tension, bad vibes, negativity. I breathe in positive energy, power, and fresh air! It is almost as if I am meditating and exercising with breathing!185
