By Kathy Huber. Q. A 25-foot Mexican fan palm dominates our garden. We prune the lower tier of fronds as they die. The healthy fronds always sprout from the top so the tree is not only getting oversized for the yard, it's also getting more difficult to prune. If we cut the trunk at 8 feet, will the tree survive?
# 3 â Your blood pressure lowers. As your muscles let go of tension, your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure can return to a normal level. #4 â Endorphins are released. Deep breathing triggers the release of endorphins, which improves feelings of well-being and provides pain-relief. #5 â Detoxification improves. Good breathing habits help the lymphatic system function properly, which encourages the release of harmful toxins.
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.