Breathe!

Breathe! One of the easiest health tips we have and one we neglect too often. People who breathe deeply and slowly get more oxygen and this has great health benefits. As you breath deeply your blood will carry more oxygen, you will be less stressed, and your brain will function better, along with all parts of your body. Try the following 3 times a day for a week and see how great you feel: Breathe in through your nose with your stomach expanding a de-e-e-ep           lo-o-o-ong breath. Hold for 20 seconds (or as long as you can) Let it out slowly through your mouth Repeat 10 times Watch your stomach move out and in, and make sure your chest is not doing the work. Do not slouch at your desk as this makes it hard to breathe. Initially you will feel dizzy or strange, but after a short time you will start to feel more alive as your body will have more oxygen! Many seemingly complex health issues can be caused by shallow breathing.  You will also feel less stressed and this can help back and neck pain. There are many types of breathing exercise you can incorporate into your lifestyle - yoga and Oxycise are a couple I have tried that work for me.  Breathe deeply and don't waste your breath......