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The Importance of Breath for Healing and Structural Integrity

Breathing with the diaphragm is crucial to healing from structural injuries, whether they are generated from injury or shock. When we get into accidents, arguments, or other physically or emotionally traumatic experiences, our initial response is to hold our breath. By locking the diaphragm, we signal our body to go into a state of shock. […]

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Test Yourself for Hidden Hyperventilation

Hidden Hyperventilation is a state of metabolic imbalance that produces a felt sense of worry or anxiety. Test yourself by following these simple steps: Sit quietly and observe your breathing. How fast is it? Is it shallow or deep? Now see if you can slow it down to a count of 3 on the in-breath […]

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Sleeping Well Through Midlife – Is it possible?

Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to our attitude and energy level. Yet sleep in our older years tends to become elusive as our stress hormones are no longer mediated by the abundance of estrogen we had in younger years. When hormone levels fall, muscles harden, exacerbating migraines and tension. Here are some […]

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Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise

Breathing with the diaphragm is crucial to healing from structural injuries, whether they are generated from injury or shock. Find out how to do simple diaphragm exercises to facilitate healing and structural integration. Did you know that improving diaphragm function can reduce healing time and even improve skin tone? Click Here to read more about […]

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