SHOCKINGLY SIMPLE TECHNIQUE ENDS STRESS-INDUCED TIREDNESS

! High levels of stress and anxiety alter normal breathing patterns to make millions of women tired and foggy, asserts Kristoffer Rhoads, Ph.D., a clinical neuropsychologist at the University of Washington. “Stress shifts us to a shallow, rapid type of breathing through the mouth and chest instead of taking deep breaths through the nose, belly and diaphragm,” he explains. This disrupts the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood to keep us in fight-or-flight mode, creating a cycle of anxiety that leads to insomnia, fatigue and more. ✓ If you find yourself yawning or sighing frequently, you’re likely experiencing dysfunctional breathing. The good news: The strategies below can reprogram your breathing to ease stress, improve sleep and restore energy. ☺ “Taking full, deep breaths using the diaphragm can relieve stress…

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First for Women (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 17, 2020

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