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As the day goes on, we think about countless health-related issues: whether it's food, exercise or sleep. But how often do we take care of our breathing? We tend to have shallow, short breaths. Sometimes we don't even remember we're breathing!
Breathing is an involuntary control of the brain, that is, it happens without our awareness of the movement. Just like our blood circulation or our cell regeneration. Nerves in the brain give a command to the muscles involved in breathing, causing our bodies to breathe, on average, 12 to 15 times a minute. If breathing stops, we die.
Our brain responds to different circumstances, either increasing or decreasing breathing through the sympathetic and parasympathetic parts of our nervous system. But we can contribute with our body by paying attention to our breathing and taking breaks during the day to do breathing exercises, which is what we'll look at next.
Low oxygenation and effects on the body.
When we experience breathing disorders, many muscles are involved: the neck, back, shoulders - they all work hard to get enough air into their lungs. This lack of oxygen makes us tired, which is further intensified by working twice the muscles. When our body uses short, quick breaths, we increase our stress and fatigue.
Breathing is a detoxifying action for our body, mind and spirit. The CO2 produced by the body is an acid-forming waste that needs to be eliminated. Through breathing, we dilate our veins and activate our lymphatic system, increasing blood and lymph circulation.
When we breathe in, we take in new energies, we are inspired by our inspiration.
When we breathe out, we let go of what is already needed to come out.
How to contribute to our lungs.
Breathing exercises aid in awareness of movement, making sure we are giving new oxygen to our organs. A simple exercise is to sit or lie down with our hands below the navel. With each inhale, make our hands go up. With each exhalation, come down. That way, we'll work the lower part of the lungs (which isn't much exercised during the day, with shallow breaths).
Breathing during exercises, from yoga, dance, weight training or Pilates, for example. In addition to improving performance in movements, it also helps in our muscle regeneration after training.
Sing! Not necessarily in a band or choir, but sing along to your favorite song, controlling the need for air according to the musical tones. On top of everything else, it will boost your energy and mood!
Be in nature! There we find the best and purest air!
Eat for your lungs! Fresh, living food provides health for all organs, including our lungs. Green leaves, fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains and nuts act as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, allowing our food to be our best medicine.
And most importantly: pay attention to your body! Schedule breaks, even short ones, to analyze how you are at the moment. From breathing, whether the muscles are contracted or relaxed; if the muscles of the face are giving you a relaxed and pleasant look or the opposite, irritated. If the posture of the spine is good. Take a moment to stretch your body and mentally thank him for being here, doing his best!
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