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.
The goal: Six to 10 deep, slow breaths per minute for 10 minutes each day to experience immediate reductions to heart rate and blood pressure, McConnell says. Keep at it for six to eight weeks, and those benefits might stick around even longer. When it works best: Before an exam or any stressful event.