Not everyoneâs ânormalâ body temperature is the same. Yours could be a whole degree different than someone elseâs. A German doctor in the 19 th century set the standard at 98.6 F, but more recent studies say the baseline for most people is closer to 98.2 F.
The pelvic floor muscles form the base of the group of muscles commonly called the âcoreâ. These muscles work with the deep abdominal (tummy) and back muscles and the diaphragm (breathing muscle) to support the spine and control the pressure inside the abdomen.
A flat stomach is considered attractive, so women (and men) tend to hold in their stomach muscles. This interferes with deep breathing and gradually makes shallow chest breathing seem normal, which increases tension and anxiety. Shallow breathing limits the diaphragm's range of motion. The lowest part of the lungs doesn't get a full share of oxygenated air. That can make you feel short of breath and anxious. Deep abdominal breathing encourages full oxygen exchange â that is, the beneficial trade of incoming oxygen for outgoing carbon dioxide.