(HealthDay News) -- Deep breathing may be an effective way of reducing stress and calming down.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these guidelines for practicing deep breathing techniques:
- Lying flat on your back, place one hand on your stomach and one hand on your chest.
- Slowly breathe in, making sure your stomach rises a bit.
- Hold your breath for a second or two.
- Slowly exhale and allow your stomach to drop.
- Repeat.
Copyright © 2012 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
Reader Comments