Breathe better, feel better

Cliff’s notes: I am a provider for Magellan Behavioral Health- I found their on their website.  A nice concise piece of wisdom.

Are you breathing for optimum health? Slow and controlled inhaling and exhaling can help you relax under tension or stress.

Stand up and breathe deeply. As you inhale, does your belly go in or does it go out? It should go out, but many people expand only their chests, not their diaphragms. That means they’re not breathing as deeply as they can.

Breathe deeply, and you’ll feel more relaxed and mentally alert, say researchers. Deep breathing can be practiced nearly anywhere–in your car, on line at the grocery store or when your auto mechanic hands you a repair bill for $500.