Breathing Exercises Are Key to Relieving Stress, Say Experts

New York, NY (I-Newswire) October 25, 2011 - Many specialists believe that breathing exercises are essential to relieve stress. Yet reaping their benefits requires recognizing the need for such exercises.

“Recognizing the true extent of stress in our lives can be difficult,” say boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel, authors of the new book TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and Exercise Rules in the Dust (April 2011, BSH). “If you learn to identify the signs of stress, and nip it by taking a mini (or maxi) relaxation break, the greater your overall health and odds of longevity will be.”

Stress shows itself in classic ways: a headache, stiff neck, nagging backache, rapid breathing, sweaty palms or upset stomach. “If you notice you are getting irritable and less tolerant of minor disturbances, or losing your temper and yelling, you are likely reacting to stress,” Dian notes. Higher pulse, inability to concentrate, jumpiness and constant exhaustion are other clues.

Some of the best breathing exercises, say the Griesels, bring multiple senses into the process of relaxation. One example is “Palming”: Close your eyes and cover with the palms of your hands. Block out all light—but don’t add too much pressure on your eyelids. Breathe in deeply to a count of 5. Hold for a count of 5. Release to a count of 5. Repeat.

Another TurboCharged exercise is “Imagining”: Take a deep breath or two. Slowly breathe in to a count of 5, a hold for 5 and a release to a count of about 5. In your mind’s eye, see a mental picture of something relaxing: a stream, mountains, a lake, the ocean, a smiling face, relaxing in the sun, a walk in the woods or a garden. Allow yourself to linger in the image as you breathe deeply. Continue with deep breaths in, a comfortable hold, and a long steady release.

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