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Scientifically Proven Benefits of the Deep Breathing Practice:
Here are scientifically proven Benefits of Deep Breathing (Called Pranayama Breath):
1 – Helps improve hypertension: Studies show that certain breathing techniques can help relieve hypertensive symptoms by normalizing the heart rate and high blood pressure.
2 – Helps improve digestive system function: When you practice pranayama or breath control you activate the diaphragm –This causes the diaphragm to rise and fall and this movement creates a gentle massage for the organs.
3 – Boosts the immune system: This same diaphragmatic movement also helps to stimulate the movement of lymph – fluid containing white blood cells.
4 – It can aid with healthy eating habits and weight loss: Pranayama when done consistently can assist in weight management by reducing cravings.
5 – It strengthens the respiratory system: It improves lung health and capacity because they get a workout each time you practice. It has particularly benefitted people who suffer from asthma and COPD (chronic destructive pulmonary disease).
6 – Pranayama Breath Increases the GABA neurotransmitters which helps us to relax us and unwind.
7 – Helps relieve symptoms of chronic stress and mood imbalances: Reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.
8 – Can improve PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms: Also helps to relieve psychological distress following mass disaster and pandemics.
9 – Can help improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia: Slow, deep pranayama exercises have been shown to improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia when practiced regularly before bed.
10 – Improves parasympathetic nervous system function: Calms the fight or flight response and thus reduces stress hormones.
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