Benefits of breathing deeply

Deep breathing helps protect the body against respiratory problems, increasing lung function. Performing deep breathing exercises every day contributes to overall health, according to Everydayhealth.

Improve quality of life for people with asthma, COPD

Breathing exercises are a non-drug way to help people with lung conditions such as asthma and COPD control the disease. In people with mild to moderate asthma, breathing exercises can help reduce symptoms of dyspnea, improve lung function, and improve quality of life. The American Lung Association notes, diaphragmatic breathing, slow, deeper breathing are often taught in rehabilitation programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, helping the lungs work efficiently, improving oxygen levels in the lungs. blood.

Lower blood pressure

Medical journal Complementary Therapy Medicine analysis of research involving 1,165 people. Research results show that people who participate in slow breathing exercises contribute to stabilizing blood pressure. The authors concluded that breathing exercises could be a reasonable treatment for people with prehypertension or mildly high blood pressure.

Stress management

Dr. Yufang Lin, Center for Integrative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, says stress management is easier said than done. However, there is evidence that deep breathing can be an effective way to reduce stress. Prolonged stress affects overall health, which is linked to symptoms such as faster breathing, increased heart rate, irritability, increased blood pressure, anxiety… When you take a deep breath, move your diaphragm. Contributes to regulating heart rate, reducing blood pressure, relaxing muscles.

Managing symptoms of depression and anxiety

Chronic stress is a common problem as Covid-19 lingers. Stress can lead to disrupted breathing, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.

In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, participants attended 20 sessions of belly breathing (another term for diaphragmatic breathing) for eight weeks. The results showed that the stress hormone cortisol was significantly lower.

Reduce hot flashes

Research at Wayne State University – USA shows that practicing deep breathing can reduce the number of hot flashes by 50%. Scientists have found that deep, slow breathing (8-16 times a minute) also helps reduce stress, detoxify and improve blood circulation.

Hot flashes can also occur as a side effect of some cancer treatments. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center recommends deep breathing exercises as a way to help reduce hot flashes.

For people with Covid-19, after recovering, the patient needs time and appropriate care to recover, including nutrition, exercise… Breathing exercises, gentle body movements during Sitting lotus position will help patients recover breathing, relax mentally.

Le Nguyen