So much of yoga is about achieving a balancing act:The ebb and flow of diaphragmatic breathing.The ability to firmly plant your feet on the ground but still remain flexible.Finding ways to focus …
Breathe in. Breathe out. Most people don’t give it a second thought. But if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing difficulties are a part of life. And a flare-up of symptoms …
When you’re unable to sleep, you have many potential options to induce snoozing: drinking tea or warm milk, meditation or doing deep breathing exercises.In recent years, many people have turned to melatonin — a …
When you become overly anxious, your brain sends a series of alarm bells to the rest of your body. Sometimes, it’s more subtle, like sweaty palms or faster breathing. Other times, anxiety can cause …
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By Andrea Harris and Sue Cotey, RNsDo you snore? Do you feel fatigued every day? Do you wake up frequently throughout the night? It may be that the shallow breathing or breaks in breathing caused …
… organ in your throat that houses your vocal cords, two flaps of tissue that move to allow breathing and vibrate to help you speak.That inflammation affects the flexibility of those vocal cords, making them …
You’re walking to your car late at night when you hear a noise. It could just be the wind rustling the trees, but it could also be something else. Your body tenses. Your breathing …
Exercising is one of the most important things that you can do for your health. But if you have asthma, getting that physical activity — especially in the great outdoors — can become complicated.But the breathing …
It’s 3 a.m. and you’re wide awake. It’s not because you had too much coffee or need to use the bathroom. You’re up because a panic attack jolted you out …
When your mouth doesn’t produce enough spit (saliva), it can feel like your own personal version of the Sahara Desert — bone-dry, parched and cracked. Dry mouth (xerostomia) can even make swallowing and speaking …
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