The Way We Breathe Affects Everything

Breathing is medicine with no side effects and the way we breathe affects everything. For certain things, we know there is a cycle of time. Everything in nature has a beginning and an end. Self-care and a higher level of awareness begin and end with breathing and should start with how you oxygenate your body, the critical self-talk, the connection you have with yourself, and what you choose to do with your body.

Breathing is something we rarely think about because our bodies do it for us. Most people don't think about breathing until they have an illness that makes it difficult to breathe my intention is to bring greater awareness to conscious breathing and why conscious breathing is critical for optimal health.

Key Takeaways:

-If you breathe through your mouth a lot you may feel light-headed.

-If your body tends to default to fight-or-flight mode, deep breathing can give you instant relief.

-Good health comes from harnessing the potential energy to make better, more mindful, informed choices and decisions.

-Be mindful about how you breathe, and be aware and focus on your emotions so you can create peace in your mind. Perception is anything.

-Taking a slow and intentional breath is the fastest way to activate the body’s relaxation response.