How Your Breath Can Heal Anxiety #340

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Discover the life-changing impact of proper breathing on your overall health and wellness in this episode of the Heal Thyself Podcast. Learn how diaphragmatic and belly breathing can reduce stress, improve circulation, and support detoxification while enhancing your mind-body connection. Explore actionable techniques like box breathing, diaphragm release, and humming breath for vagus nerve stimulation. Plus, understand how breathing patterns affect your hormones and fascia network. Start your journey to better health today by mastering the healing power of breath!

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Show Notes:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Breathing and Its Impact on Health

00:00:38 - Welcome to the Heal Thyself Podcast

00:00:56 - The Connection Between Body, Mind, and Spirit

00:01:07 - Understanding Proper Breathing Techniques

00:01:40 - The Importance of Diaphragmatic Breathing

00:02:02 - Common Breathing Patterns and Their Effects

00:02:42 - The Benefits of Belly Breathing

00:03:06 - Physiology of Breathing: Chest vs. Belly

00:03:33 - The Consequences of Chest Breathing

00:04:10 - How Belly Breathing Works

00:05:10 - The Role of Breathing in Stress and Inflammation

00:09:12 - Understanding Fascia and Its Connection to the Body

00:09:47 - Understanding the Fascian Network and Diaphragm Connection

00:10:26 - Impact of Poor Breathing on Body Stiffness

00:10:59 - How Loose Fascia Affects Circulation and Detoxification

00:11:11 - The Diaphragm's Role in Overall Body Tension

00:11:25 - Effects of Chest Breathing on Hormones

00:11:46 - Consequences of Prolong Elevated Cortisol Levels

00:12:14 - Benefits of Deep Belly Breathing

00:12:32 - Building a Sustainable Belly Breathing Habit

00:12:58 - Awareness Check: Where Are You Breathing From?

00:13:19 - Exercise: Identifying Your Breathing Pattern

00:13:47 - Technique: Deep Belly Breathing Exercise

00:14:57 - Training Your Diaphragm Through Practice

00:15:09 - Habit Stacking for Belly Breathing

00:15:49 - Setting Reminders for Breathing Practices

00:16:08 - Introduction to Box Breathing Technique

00:16:44 - Diaphragm Release Techniques

00:17:48 - Humming Breath for Vagus Nerve Stimulation

00:18:11 - The Importance of Breathing for Health and Vitality

00:18:30 - Personal Experience with Belly Breathing

00:18:44 - Conclusion: The Healing Power of Breath

00:19:08 - Closing Remarks and Encouragement