Abdominal breathing: how to breathe with the belly?
Breathing is an involuntary gesture that is repeated about 30,000 times a day. It helps bring oxygen to the body and get rid of excess carbon dioxide. A minimum of…
Breathing is an involuntary gesture that is repeated about 30,000 times a day. It helps bring oxygen to the body and get rid of excess carbon dioxide. A minimum of…
The link between smoking and respiratory disease is well established. This addiction to cigarettes or cannabis destroys the smoker’s lungs and can be the cause of various other diseases. But…
Chronic hyperventilation causes a set of symptoms associated with a state of abnormal muscle and nerve hyper-excitability. It is manifested by a too rapid respiratory rate and by an increase…
Headaches, breathing difficulties or even sleep disorders, the consequences of excess blood CO2 are varied. This symptom, also called hypercapnia, is almost always linked to respiratory or endocrine pathology. To…
Indrawing is the manifestation of an abnormality in the respiratory system. It takes place during inspiration and reflects an abnormal stretching of the rib cage tissue inward. It is a…
Created by neuropsychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo, relaxation therapy is inspired by several sources and is expressed through various currents. Among these different trends, there is Caycedian relaxation therapy. It deals with…
Breathing well is the foundation of physical and mental well-being. To optimize the benefits of such an activity, the ideal is to have a breathing technique that will allow the…
Per day, each human being takes approximately 23,000 breaths. These breaths are almost all unconscious due to our activities and concerns. But in reality, breathing is not easy. In yoga…
Wheezing is one of the signs of asthma. This evil which manifests itself by a loud hissing sound when the individual breathes. However, this respiratory discomfort can be associated with…
Each day, an adult performs 26,000 breaths, essential for the functioning of the organism and in particular for cellular energy production. However, if the causes are multiple, nearly six million…
Conscious breathing is defined as being a practice that allows you to experience your breathing in a conscious way, rather than experiencing breathing on automatic pilot. It is about being…
Breathing takes place in two stages: air intake (inspiration) and air expulsion (expiration). Although it is systematic, it is quite possible for man to exert an influence on his breathing….
Holotropic breathing is a technique used to facilitate the exploration of one’s inner self. Indeed, you rediscover yourself. She uses breathing exercises which are combined with rhythmic music. What are…
Loud breathing results in an abnormal noise made during inspiration and expiration. This pathology is often a characteristic symptom of asthma. It also occurs in other clinical contexts such as…
Respiration is a physiological mechanism for supplying oxygen to the body and releasing it from carbon dioxide. During sports training, it is important to breathe well. This allows you to…
Respiratory gymnastics is an essential exercise that contributes to general well-being. On the physical level, it develops lung capacity, increases suppleness and flexibility. It oxygenates and nourishes the brain and…
Any type of difficult breathing sensation, such as shortness of breath, can lead to respiratory distress. It is a very unpleasant condition that many people suffer from. Pains in the…
In some people, the combined stress and anxiety can lead to extreme reactions. They disrupt the performance of daily activities. In addition, panic attacks sometimes occur at unexpected times. This…
Breathing is essential for the body to function. It is this that makes it possible to draw oxygen from the atmosphere. It also helps remove carbon dioxide that forms during…
Quitting smoking can be difficult. It is a big effort which contributes to your well-being since you gradually get rid of the harmful products contained in cigarettes. Although the purpose…
Sleep and breathing are essential functions for the proper functioning and survival of the body. During sleep, the respiratory rate drops like other body functions. However, it continues to play…
We breathe less well at altitude! This is a proven fact, and only high altitude enthusiasts can attest to it. This phenomenon called hypoxia occurs when there is a mismatch…
We’ve all had a panic attack at least once. This crisis, often characterized by sweating, broken breathing and other related signs, is not at all easy to manage. One of…
In yoga, the teacher usually invites his students, especially new ones to be aware of their breath. The main emphasis is on breathing through the nose, which places the practitioner…
Pneumonia is a disease that affects many people around the world. Because of its complexity, it can be difficult to detect and treat. What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a respiratory…
If you’re interested in wellness and personal development, you’ve probably heard of the Wim Hof breathing method. If we recognize many strengths, it can however be quite dangerous. Wim Hof…
Breathing less to breathe better, amazing isn’t it? Yet this is what Dr. Buteyko’s method is all about. Although this is a controversial method, it is indeed a breathing technique…
The “slimming” programs cover a wide spectrum of methods for losing weight. You certainly know several. What if you adopted a new method that is completely different from anything you…
The solar plexus at the center of abdominal activity is a very important nerve center. When properly stimulated, it promotes an optimal state of relaxation. As such, emotions are regulated…
The basis of any sophrology exercise, breathing is a function that allows all the body’s organs to work. In relaxation therapy, it is not limited to inspiration and expiration. Indeed,…
Relaxing Breathing is an exercise that involves inhaling and exhaling slowly while involving muscles, revitalizing movements and visualization. It is a process that regulates blood pressure and promotes the physical…
Sophrology is a practice created by Alphonso Caycedo, a Colombian neuropsychiatrist. Its purpose was to study the modification of human consciousness by performing various techniques of meditation, relaxation and activation…
According to recent scientific studies, breathing can have real benefits for the physical and emotional health of individuals. Indeed, when you are faced with a particularly distressing situation, it allows…
It’s no longer a secret ! When you are stressed, you have a hard time breathing well, chest breathing also called stress breathing sets in. It consists of breathing through…
Stress is the body’s response to a difficult emotional situation. This naturally occurring reaction causes the body to secrete adrenaline, a hormone that increases the heart rate and makes breathing…
Poor oxygenation of your blood is what causes respiratory failure. This results in various symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, etc. There are several types of…
The practice of an intense physical activity, sporting or not, solicits the muscles of the body including the heart. They then need a significant supply of oxygen to recover. This…
Respiratory infections are infectious diseases that attack structures in the lungs such as the bronchi or air cells. Some more serious forms can affect both the lungs and the bronchi….
When we talk about chronic pulmonary infection, we are referring to one or more infectious pathologies located in the lungs. Although it is usually mild to the body, a lung…
The metabolism of the human body is intimately linked to the process of respiration. Thus, the latter may for example be subject to an alveolar type dysfunction when the body…
Respiration is the mechanism that supplies the body with oxygen. The latter lands in the lungs before circulating in the blood and participating in the proper functioning of all organs….
Phrenoglottic myoclonus or hiccups is a reaction of the body which is due to successive, brief, involuntary and uncontrollable contractions of the muscles of the diaphragm. While it is true…
As you might expect, a blocked or knotted throat is a very unpleasant sensation. Even though it may seem fleeting, it must be taken seriously as soon as it occurs….
Pulmonary fibrosis is a rare disease, a condition that causes difficulty breathing and stiffening of the lungs. This pathology is disabling and unfortunately fatal. Today, there is no real treatment…
Breathing is an essential phenomenon for all living things, in particular for humans. In general, it is customary for most people to inhale through the nose and exhale through the…
Respiration is an essential process for human survival. For this, it is important to adopt the best technique for breathing. So, unlike chest breathing, abdominal breathing provides enormous health benefits….
Breathing is an absolutely magical function of the body. Indeed, this vital process is automatic and unconscious, you do not have to think about it, the breath is done by…
Respiration is a physiological phenomenon that takes place through the nostrils. However, for a variety of reasons, you may have to breathe through your mouth. This type of breathing is…
Breathing is a vital function of all living things. In humans, it can be influenced by various situations. For example, it may happen that you have difficulty breathing right after…
Pulmonary embolism is a very dangerous special condition for humans. It has a more or less important mortality and morbidity rate and kills nearly 10,000 people in 100,000 cases. It…