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Breathing Exercises

Breathing exercises can reduce stress and improve your mood.

Intentional deep breathing can actually calm and regulate the autonomic nervous system. This system regulates involuntary body functions such as temperature. It can lower blood pressure and provide an almost immediate sense of calm. The slow holding of breath allows CO2 to build up in the blood.
Increased blood CO2 stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system. This produces a calm and relaxed feeling in the mind and body.

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