By Kathy Huber. Q. A 25-foot Mexican fan palm dominates our garden. We prune the lower tier of fronds as they die. The healthy fronds always sprout from the top so the tree is not only getting oversized for the yard, it's also getting more difficult to prune. If we cut the trunk at 8 feet, will the tree survive?
# 3 â Your blood pressure lowers. As your muscles let go of tension, your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure can return to a normal level. #4 â Endorphins are released. Deep breathing triggers the release of endorphins, which improves feelings of well-being and provides pain-relief. #5 â Detoxification improves. Good breathing habits help the lymphatic system function properly, which encourages the release of harmful toxins.
Summary. 1  Shallow, upper chest breathing is part of the typical stress response. 2  The stress response can be reduced by consciously breathing using the diaphragm. 3  Abdominal breathing helps to control the nervous system and encourages the body to relax, bringing about a range of health benefits. 1  Breathing is an automatic function of the body that is controlled by the respiratory centre of the brain. When we feel stressed, our breathing rate and pattern changes as part of the âfight-or-flight responseâ.