Are you an incorrect breather?

If we are not breathing correctly, our body is not supplied with the optimum amount of oxygen. Failing to top up oxygen and keeping the levels to the required standard our brain as well as other vital organs will start to suffer over time. 

In fact, a certain level of carbon dioxide is also important for our body to function properly. Again, disturbed levels can lead to a variety of health issues.

Wrong breathing can make us feel stressed, anxious, drained and can even affect our sleep pattern.

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Upper chest breathing is quite common and symptoms can worsen if not corrected. The upper chest muscles are not designed by nature to take on the breathing load 24/7. They will tire out and present neck and shoulder stiffness and later pain. 

We need to relearn how to engage the diaphragm and breathe correctly. 

If you observe the breathing of a sleeping, young child you will notice how the abdomen is rising and falling. This action shows the use of the diaphragm during breathing.

Another sign of dysfunctional breathing is mouth breathing. As a result you are left with a dry mouth plus changing from a healthy pH value to an acidic unhealthy environment encourages teeth and gum diseases. ​

What now?

Learn diaphragm breathing!
Keep those lips together and avoid mouth breathing!
Make nose breathing your missing!

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