Health Tip: Deep Breathing Techniques
(HealthDay News) -- Deep breathing techniques are a great way to fight stress and anxiety, and help you relax.
Here are basic steps to deep breathing, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:
Lie on your back, on a flat surface.
Place one hand on your stomach just above your belly button, and the other hand on your chest.
Inhale slowly, making sure that your stomach rises a bit.
Hold your breath for a second.
Slowly exhale, letting your stomach sink back down.
(HealthDay News) -- Deep breathing techniques are a great way to fight stress and anxiety, and help you relax.
Here are basic steps to deep breathing, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:
Lie on your back, on a flat surface.
Place one hand on your stomach just above your belly button, and the other hand on your chest.
Inhale slowly, making sure that your stomach rises a bit.
Hold your breath for a second.
Slowly exhale, letting your stomach sink back down.
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