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 We
have to breathe all the time to survive. We don’t really
think about our breathing, although it is extremely important. In fact,
breathing correctly not only helps
you live longer but it can also put you in a good mood. It will also help you
keep performing at your best.
This week, let’s take a closer look at the
benefits of deep breathing. Then, you
will know why you should make this a part of your everyday life.
Breathing Helps You Feel Better
Sometimes we feel angry, sad or depressed. When you feel
angry, what do you do? You may scream at someone or even
act violently. However, it doesn’t
help you feel better. Rather, it makes the situation worse. If you feel
upset the next time, try to take a deep breath before you get mad. Close your eyes
for a moment and breathe in and out slowly for a few minutes.
You may also think about happy images while doing this. Deep breathing
will help clear uneasy feelings out of your
body.
 Breathing
Helps You Relax
When you are angry, scared, or stressed, your body is tense. Your muscles get tight and your breathing
becomes shallow. Your body doesn’t get enough oxygen. The next time you
are tense, take a deep breath several times. It will help
you relax and feel better.
Breathing Helps Release Toxins
Did you know that your body releases 70 percent of its toxins through
breathing? When you exhale air from your body, you release carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide
is a natural waste of your body’s metabolism. If you don’t
breathe properly, your body doesn’t
release its toxin. Then, other systems in your body must
work overtime. It can lead to various health problems. This is
why deep breathing is important. Even in the old Greek and Roman times,
doctors recommended deep breathing.
They believed that it cleansed the body and gave
it strength. Breathing can also
strengthen the immune system, heart, and lungs. It helps relieve pain, too.
 How
to Breathe Properly
Then, how should we breathe? You need to breathe deeply into your
belly not just your chest to breathe properly.
Breathing exercises should be deep,
slow, and rhythmic. You need to breathe
through the nose, not through the mouth. Now, let’s try deep breathing
together. First, inhale through your nose, expanding your belly. Then,
fill your chest with air,
counting to five. Second,
hold your breath for three seconds. While holding your breath, imagine that your body is
filled with strong, bright energy. Lastly, exhale slowly through
your mouth, counting to five. Taking a deep breath is easy, and it
is a very effective way to stay healthy.
Do this breathing exercise every day for about five to ten minutes. |
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