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.
Iâd like to argue that by giving the breathe the attention it deserves we can help heal ourselves and live longer, healthier lives. In a future blog post Iâll talk about the many mental, spiritual, and emotional benefits of deep breathing. For now, letâs focus on six physical benefits of deep breathing or more specifically diaphragmatic breathing.