How To Use Your Breath To Reduce Stress

In today's episode of The Mind Your Health Podcast, I am getting into a topic that affects us every second of every day: breathing. We breathe in; we breathe out. But... have you ever stopped to consider the physiological effects that breathing has on our bodies, especially when it comes to stress? Breath is power. It's not just the process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. Breathing can get us both in and out of fight or flight mode. Deep, conscious breathing can stimulate a calming domino effect in our bodies, helping to counterbalance stress and evoke calmness. When we breathe deeper, more oxygen in our blood translates to improved cell function, enhanced thinking and focus, and better energy metabolism. By optimizing oxygen levels, we equip our bodies to better combat the wear and tear of daily stressors. I hope this episode WAKES YOU UP and helps you realize the power of breath. In the next 15 minutes, you'll discover... 🌿 What body mechanics are affected by our breath 🌿 How intentional breathing can calm us down and reduce stress 🌿 2 different breathing techniques that you can do AT ANY TIME to start regulating your nervous system Timestamps to Follow Along With: 0:00 - 0:40 Intro 0:41 - 3:20 The Influence Of Breath 3:21 - 10:19 Our Body Is Designed To Breathe 10:20 - 13:30 Breathing Exercise 13:31 - 16:30 Intentional Breathing Benefits 16:31 - 17:17 Outro . Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel so you never miss an episode of the Mind Your Health Show! We release new episodes every week. Click here to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-your-health-podcast-with-dr-connie-cheung/id1297924924 Click here to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35dvMqbXWTpzhNYTf7C4hs And if you liked this message, please leave us a review on iTunes! . Be sure to follow Dr. Connie on Instagram and Tiktok! https://www.instagram.com/drconniecheung/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drconniecheung_