Deep breathing can calm the nervous system from "summary" of The Stress-Proof Brain by Melanie Greenberg
When we feel stressed or anxious, our bodies enter a state of high alert. Our heart rate increases, our muscles tense up, and our breathing becomes shallow and rapid. This is the body's natural response to perceived danger, known as the fight-or-flight response. However, this response can be counterproductive in modern-day situations where the perceived threat is not a physical danger but rather a mental or emotional stressor.
One way to counteract this stress response is through deep breathing. Deep breathing is a powerful tool that can help to calm the nervous system and bring our bodies back into a state of balance. When we take deep breaths, we activate the body's relaxation response, also known as the rest-and-digest response. This response helps to lower our heart rate, relax our muscles, and decrease th...
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