… electrical signals between your brain and body. Its main role is to control automatic functions, such as breathing, heart rate and digestion. That makes it an important connection between your mind and body. Your vagus …
… belly to fall again.Repeat three times.Even when you’re not meditating, you can practice mindful breathing throughout the day by taking breaks to breathe deeply. “Diaphragmatic breathing fosters calmness and focus,” Dr. Young …
… botulism in infants may include:Constipation.Difficulty sucking.Droopy eyelids.A weakened cry.Muscle weakness or floppiness.Breathing trouble.It’s important to note that botulism is rare, with an average of 110 cases in …
… a bad case of pneumonia.When you hear the word “respiratory,” you probably think of lungs and breathing, but there are lots of other conditions that fall under the “respiratory illness” umbrella, including ear infections …
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… to these toxins and get angry and inflamed,” explains Dr. Solanki. “It can happen to anyone.”But breathing in toxins doesn’t just affect your lungs and breathing. Dirty air also has been linked to …
… can also drain down into their throat (postnasal drip) interfering with their ability to eat and making breathing even more difficult.Several things can trigger extra mucus production in your infant.“We most often think …
… erections?Your body doesn’t completely shut down while you sleep. Essential operations — like your heartbeat and breathing — continue under management from your parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS).Know what else your PSNS controls? Sexual arousal …
When your baby is born preterm (“preemie”), you already have a lot to think about. What health risks should we be concerned about? How long will they need to be in the hospital? Will they …
Whether the advice came from your healthcare provider or your parents, the golden rule for feeling well-rested has generally been the same: Be sure you’re getting enough sleep.And sure, we’ve all …
In the workout world, training plans often go one of two ways. Some gravitate toward the heart-pounding realm of cardio fitness. Others adopt the power-packed mindset that comes with strength training.So, which …
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