Exercise and Deep Breathing - Why they are important for people

Did you know that stress contributes to heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, and other illnesses in many individuals. Stress also affects the immune system, which protects us from many serious diseases. Tranquilizers, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medications account for one fourth of all prescriptions written in the U.S. each year.

So, knowing that, we can each do what we can to reduce the stress in our lives by choosing healthy behaviors.

Exercise and learning to breathe deeply are two stress-busters that are known to combat the negative consequences of stress.

Endorphins are released in our bodies when we exercise. Endorphins consist of two parts: endo- and -orphin; these are short forms of the words endogenous and morphine, intended to mean "a morphine like substance originating from within the body." Releasing endorphins brings about a sense of well-being and helps us fight depression.

Relaxing and breathing deeply can help our bodies and minds rest and rejuvenate. These Breathing exercises are an ideal way to relieve stress in that they’re fast, simple, free, and can be performed by just about anyone. They can also be done anywhere and at virtually any time. This makes stress relief breathing exercises one of my most popular and convenient tension tamers.

By taking time for both - exercise and deep breathing we will reduce the stress and the pressure that we put on ourselves. Try it today!