Adepts have known for millennia that deep breathing has curious medicinal properties. It is a holistic method of healing that can have a positive impact on both physical and mental health. Here are five health benefits you can expect from daily deep breathing.
Self-Healing
Deep breathing can be described as a means of self-healing. It helps maintain homeostasis and keeps the body’s systems functioning optimally.
Reduces Heart Rate
Breathing deeply and regularly reduces the rate at which the heart pumps blood around the body.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Deep breathing lowers blood pressure which reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It also helps the blood circulate properly around the body.
Enriches Muscle Nutrients
Because blood can flow more freely all the way to the body’s extremities, deep breathing can help nutrient rich oxygenated blood supply your muscles.
Decreases Stress Hormones
Deep breathing reduces the secretion of stress hormones which leave you feeling anxious, tight, and irritable.
Improves the Immune System
The reduction in stress levels and enhancement of blood circulation increases the body’s defences, helping it fight of infection, disease, and viruses.
