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Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress and Promote Relaxation
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How to Perform the 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise by Andrew Weil, M.D. a Harvard trained medical doctor with a focus on holistic health Dr Weil says it works because it allows the lungs to become fully charged with air, allowing more oxygen into the body, which promotes a state of calm.It can also be used to help deal with cravings and to control anger. Dr Weil claims it can also improve digestion and stop the ‘fight or flight’ response in the body, lowering stress levels.The method is based on an ancient Indian practice called pranayama, which means regulation of breath, and...