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The Power Of Learning To Breathe Properly
Dr. Edward Steiner
Did you know that breathing is the only essential bodily function
performed unconsciously, that you can control consciously?
Your body can go without food for months, water for weeks
and yet your body can't go without oxygen for more than a
few minutes. Think about it.
The power of breath has been known in India for thousands
of years. Any type of quality yoga combines two powerful elements,
those of breathing and stretching. The word "spirit" in the
Hebrew language or "life-force" can be translated into the
word "breath". You may recall in the bible it describes that
god literally breathed the breath of life into Adam.
Our breath is quite literally our life force. Oxygen feeds
every part of the body. Breathing deeply and slowly will relax
you, while instantly sending powerful doses of oxygen to the
brain and every single cell of the body.
One of the main reasons people find smoking relaxing is that
they are taking slow deep breaths. It's powerful enough to
calm the system even while inhaling poisons. What would happen
if it was done without the cigarette? It's an interesting
fact that the word "conspiracy" comes from a Latin word meaning
two or more breathing in unison.
Carbon dioxide robs the body of oxygen. Carbon dioxide is
poisonous to our body in high amounts and that's exactly why
we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. Breathing
influences every organ in the body and balances the brain
hemisphere. This is a profoundly important lesson: learn to
breathe effectively.
Many people report that they'd like to be able to have the
ability to relax. How much value would it be if you could
relax at will? Being in a relaxed state has its side effects,
you tend to be able to concentrate more, and retain information
more easily. Could this be of use to you? My guess is probably
yes.
Breathing deeply and evenly through both nostrils helps to
synchronize both sides of the brain. The right nostril tends
to stimulate the left side of the brain and the left stimulates
the right side of the brain. Research has proven that the
brain swaps the dominant nostril we breathe through every
90 minutes.
In addition, breathing has all sorts of physiological effects
on the body, some very noticeable and others not so noticeable.
Some physicians believe that breath is the doorway between
the conscious and the unconscious mind. It can help relax
and feed specific parts of the body, give greater control
over the nervous system and often plays a large role in miraculous
cures. Breathing deeply puts us in what science calls a "kinesthetic"
state; that is, a more feeling state. Some people believe
god has created us with a fixed number of breaths. A definite
advantage to breathe deeper.
Anytime you're tired, stop and take ten deep breaths. I'm
going to show you the best way to breathe. The best way to
breathe is in the pit (or bottom) of your stomach. Why, you
may ask? Few people know that the lungs extend beyond the
rib cage, in fact 2/3 of the lungs sit below the lowest rib.
Filling the larger portion of the lungs will literally explode
your energy.
Do the exercise right now. You might as well apply what you're
learning? You do want to feel better, right? It's so incredibly
easy, yet so profoundly powerful. Breathe into the pit of
your stomach. As deep as you can. Put your hand on the bottom
of your stomach and push your stomach out as you breathe.
While you read this, relax and start breathing deeply. Make
sure you breathe in through your nose. Now breathe as deeply
as you can, hold it, as long as comfortable then breathe out
through your mouth. Would you expect to go to the gym one
time and say Great, now I'm fit for life and I'll never need
to work out again!? The answer is no. The same thing applies
with breathing. You'll notice an explosion in how you feel
if you take this and use this.
The best thing about deep breathing is it can be done anywhere
while you're doing others things. You can do it while driving,
sitting or working at a computer. I advise many of my clients
who sit in front of a computer all day to learn to deep breath
and keep their circulation moving by doing basic ankle exercises.
Do this and the difference in your energy at the end of your
day will be noticeable.
This tool is simple and can be used anytime, anywhere. It
helps lower stress, increase energy, aid mental clarity and
infuse every cell in your body with the most precious element
for the body, oxygen.
Dr. Edward Steiner has dedicated over 15 years to
understanding nutrition and articulating complex information
simply. He has worked internationally with individuals who
wish to improve their lives through the proper use of exercise
and nutrition. He has condensed the best information he has
discovered in 15+ years into one place at http://www.energyboostnow.com.
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