Hey there! Let’s dive into the world of deep breathing and uncover its magical powers. 🌬️
## Understanding the Science Behind Deep Breathing
So, what exactly does deep breathing do? Well, when you take deep breaths, you are stimulating your body’s relaxation response. This triggers a decrease in your heart rate and promotes a sense of calm. 😌
### Mammalian Response and You
It’s true! Deep breathing can activate a mammalian response in your body. This has been scientifically proven to reduce anxiety, lower stress levels, and improve overall well-being. 🦋
## Dealing with Deviated Septum and Allergies
If you have a deviated septum and year-round allergies like our friend here, deep breathing can still work wonders for you. In fact, it might be even more beneficial for clearing your airways and improving your breathing. 💨
### Steps to Deep Breathing Bliss
Here are some actionable steps for you to make the most of deep breathing:
– Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down.
– Close your eyes and focus on your breath.
– Inhale deeply through your nose, expanding your belly.
– Hold your breath for a few seconds.
– Exhale slowly through your mouth, emptying your lungs completely.
– Repeat this process for a few minutes and feel the stress melt away. 🧘♂️
## The Takeaway
So, there you have it! Deep breathing is not just a trend; it’s a powerful tool for improving your physical and mental well-being. Whether you have a deviated septum or not, incorporating deep breathing into your daily routine can make a world of difference. Give it a try and see the magic unfold! ✨
Remember, the power is in your breath. 🌬️ #DeepBreathing #RelaxationResponse
It increases oxygen to your bloodstream and organs, lets the body know it is ok, no need to fight or flee
In addition to what others have said, deep breathing also stimulates the vagus nerve. This sends a message to your body which lowers your heart rate and makes it easier for you to relax.
Additionally to any other benefit deep breathing may physically have just taking a second or two and distracting your self in any way is going to make you way way less worked up basically no matter what else you’re doing.
If it makes you feel any better, deep breathing sometimes triggers my PTSD because I have had to do lung capacity tests for my heart condition. Every time I take a deep breath I worry it was a little less deep than before and that my lungs are shrinking!
Deep breathing through the nose stimulates NO receptors causing vasodilation (opening of the blood vessels, this is a relaxing effect and helps your body transition to a parasympathetic state (rest and digest/relax)
try box breathing instead of just a deep breath
inhale for about 4s
hold breath for about 4s
exhale for about 4s
pause for about 4s
repeat for 3-5 min