These points summarize guidance from one of two excellent new books on the topic of breathing. Such is the power of the breath that even a quick demonstration of deep breathing can be a revelation to a patient who is distraught. Our patients have often internalized the notion that anxiety or stress requires medication. However, clinical experience and abundant scientific research1 demonstrate how life changing it is when patients commit to the regular practice of deep breathing. Not only does their anxiety improve, but they experience a multitude of unexpected positive benefits, such as improved sleep and digestion, elimination of bruxism, and improved cardiovascular health.
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