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Breathing...

3/30/2011

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Here are a few simple tests to see if you are breathing properly.   How can I not be breathing properly??????...... YOU ASK!  Well, obviously you're getting enough oxygen to sit here and read this post.  However, you might not be getting enough oxygen to properly oxygenate every cell in your body AND restricting your natural breathing patterns can tighten up your muscles. 

So.....here are the things you can watch out for:

1) Paradoxical Breathing.   This means that when you breath in with your lungs you suck your tummy in.   Many of us do this so that our tummies look flat when we are out and about....without even realizing it.   If you notice yourself breathing this way, just allow your stomach to expand along with your lungs, it's how babies do it!

2)  Shallow Breathing.   This means that you don't take full breaths, possibly not expanding your tummy or your rib cage, often in periods of stress.  In fact, breathing in this manner serves as a cue to your nervous system that it should be in a higher state of stress!   If you notice yourself breathing this way, just slow down and focus on making your exhalations last as long as your inhalations.  

3)  Not Breathing Into the Back of Your Body.   Sounds weird, right?  Give it a try......attempt to expand the back of your ribcage as you breath, it makes a difference!

Our lungs are actually a very important organ that our body uses to detoxify.   Proper breathing also soothes our nervous system and allows us to truly relax.   All you have to do is balance your breathing when you think of it, and you'll be on the road to better health! 
3 Comments
Brandy
5/12/2011 02:35:37 pm

hi dielle...
The first thing i was taught in
regards to dealing with severe
anxiety and panic disorder, was
how to breathe.
The doctor had me sit there and
take in deeeeep breaths and
try to breathe all the way down
into my belly. (not literally
of course!) At first it hurt to
do this because I wasn't ever
expanding my lungs enough. After
practicing, and reminding myself
during stressful times, it most
certainly does help!
Your body has no choice but to
begin to relax. It just happens
naturally. :)

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NJ
1/27/2012 11:45:15 pm

Thank you for the advice, Brandy.

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Andrew Snowball
12/26/2011 08:30:11 am

These are great tips for breathing well! How important it is to ensure that your lungs are working properly, and maximizing their healing potential... I really appreciated your comment about how a baby breathes, there is so much that we can learn from them!!

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