Proper Breathing Techniques Improve Overall Health Efficient
breathing reduces health risks, including heart attacks In
Eastern cultures, great significance is placed on proper
breathing techniques, and for good reason. Proper deep
breathing: - Lowers your heart rate - Lowers blood pressure and
cardiac output - Increases blood oxygen levels - Promotes
clearer thinking - Relieves stress - Increases metabolism -
Improves circulation - Supports detoxification Proper breathing
can even help prevent heart attacks. In Western cultures,
however, little emphasis is placed on breathing methods, which
can lead to, or exacerbate, many health problems. Fortunately,
changing your breathing habits is something you can do quite
easily once you understand how. An Exercise to Improve Breathing
Technique Here is a simple Far Eastern breathing exercise you
can do to "train" your body to breathe in a more efficient
manner. It will help your body better use oxygen, increase your
energy levels, improve clarity, and promote an over