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Holistic Healing – An Approach for a Longer Life
The year 2020 was an eye-opener for most of us. We understood the value of time, the amount of work that goes into running a house, and how our stay-at-home partners maintain that perfect work-life balance. Many of us also realized that giving time to ourselves is as essential as working until we drop.
Until the world went into lockdown in 2020, life was a hectic affair for everyone. We spent our weekdays in the pursuit of happiness through wealth and our weekends trying to release our stress through outings, forgetting that our bodies will soon bear the brunt of this lifestyle.
What does it take to lead a healthy, happy life?
Since time immemorial, traditional wisdom has given great importance to deep breathing and meditation. Modern devices such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit reiterate this ancient knowledge by prodding us to get up, move, take a deep breath and relax every few hours.
What does deep breathing and relaxing do?
Deep breathing does more than you can imagine. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower the amount of stress in your body. When you take a deep breath and relax, your brain gets a message to calm down. Deep breathing also helps you to lower stress levels that hamper productivity, and in just two minutes, you can say hello to a more productive you.
Additionally, deep breathing has many benefits that help you in holistic healing, which include:
- Lowering your heart rate
- Lowering blood pressure
- Reducing chances of injury or muscle wear
- Lowering stress
- Improving core muscle stability
- Improving lung capacity
- Enhance productivity
- Improve focus on the tasks at hand
- Improve memory
How does this help those suffering from COPD?
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a debilitating, degenerative disease that reduces your lungs’ capacity to transport oxygen. This reduced oxygen-carrying capacity leads to wheezing, breathlessness and limits your movement. Deep breathing helps those with early-stage COPD to enhance lung elasticity and reduce the exacerbation of flare-ups.
Here’s what you can do:
- Sit in a comfortable position or lie on a flat, comfortable surface
- Relax your shoulders
- Put one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest
- Breathe in through your nose for two seconds. You will feel your stomach expand in this process.
- Purse your lips as if you are about to drink using a straw, press gently on your stomach with your hand, and exhale slowly for two seconds. Repeat this exercise several times a day for added benefits.
Can I do this while using an oxygen concentrator?
Absolutely. If you suffer from COPD and use an oxygen concentrator, you can still perform these steps without switching the machine off. We do not recommend switching off your oxygen concentrator without medical supervision or without consulting your doctor.
How will this help me?
Breathing is a part of our autonomic nervous system or ANS. This system controls essential body processes that include:
- Digestion – helping in the absorption of vital minerals from food
- Breathing – helping in transportation of oxygen to various organs
- Metabolic processes – helping to regulate weight
- Body temperature – helping you fight illnesses
- Blood pressure – keeping your heart healthy
Taking deep breaths will voluntarily regulate your ANS, helping you lower your heart rate, reduce your blood pressure, and relax.
Is deep breathing safe?
Absolutely. Deep breathing is entirely safe and will help you breathe better throughout the day. If you suffer from COPD, relaxing for just 2 minutes a day will have numerous health benefits.
Can I wean myself off my oxygen concentrator?
No. If you suffer from COPD and use supplemental oxygen, this regimen can only help you breathe better but is not a replacement for an oxygen concentrator. For patients with COPD, an oxygen concentrator is a life-saving device that must be used as prescribed by your doctor.
The simplest things in life are often overlooked. Just relaxing for two minutes every few hours can help you feel better, heal better and lead a healthier, happier life. All you need to do is take a step back, close your eyes, and relax. Let your body take care of the rest.
Have a great day!
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