By becoming conscious of your breath and restricting your oxygen intake you can actually begin to slow down the aging process and reverse disease. Techniques like nasal breathing and controlled breath retention can help improve CO2 tolerance and nitric oxide production to improve oxygen utilization, boost endurance, fight oxidative stress, enhance immune function, promote relaxation, and so much more.
Approximately 70% of the body's toxins are expelled through the breath alone. So, a long and complete exhalation doesn't just feel good - it also facilitates the body's natural detoxification process.
Did you know that species with slower respiratory rates tend to live longer? For example, turtles breathe very slowly and can live over 100 years, while rodents breathe rapidly and have very short life spans (except for naked mole rats which live in hypoxic environments). So, slow, controlled breathing and intermittent hypoxia can actually influence longevity. 6 breaths per minute is the goal!
Try this out: inhale for 4 seconds, and exhale for 6 seconds.
Breathing is closely connected to the limbic system - the emotional center of the brain. By consciously controlling your breath, you directly influence your limbic system and, in turn, process emotions better.
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