Quick Tip to Reduce Stress

Whether you are a business owner, mother, or student, we all unfortunately slip into an automatic response during stressful, busy times - it's called Bad Breathing! Practicing the correct breathing technique can greatly improve balance and well-being in the mind and body, as well as reduce the body's negative responses to stress.

You may wonder "What is the correct way to breathe?" It's simple. Breathe from the abdomen not the chest. Allow your diaphragm to suck the air into your lungs and push it back out of the body. Your abdomen should expand with every inhale and release on the exhale. By allowing your diaphragm to do the work properly, your body responds more positively to the balance of oxygen flow into the body and carbon dioxide flow out of the body. Upsetting this rhythm can lead to feelings of fatigue, headache, or panic. Click HERE for more information on breathing and stress and how it relates to your health.

If you're not use to breathing properly, you will have to make a conscious effort to practice until it becomes normal. Try to make it a habit to practice breathing exercises everyday, and take note of your overall well-being during this time. Click HERE for an easy breathing exercise you can do at work, home, or anywhere.