A Simple Way to Lower Inflammation
We can all attest to the value of taking a deep breath when life gets stressful. There are moments when stopping and counting to ten can do wonders. It turns out, this combination of breathing and counting can actually change the physiology of our body.
A body riddled with inflammation is a one that is susceptible to a host of ills; heart disease, gut issues, and depression to name a few. There are lifestyle changes that will help lower inflammation, and a new study out of the Medical University of South Carolina, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, shows that pranayama, the ancient breath practice based on yogic science, can help lower cytokines in our body.
Cytokines are molecules produced by the body to signal cells, especially in the immune system, on how to respond. The cytokines tested were those that are pro-inflammatory, or signalling the body to increase inflammation, taken from the saliva of participants during and after the timed experiment. Participants who were not practicing pranayama we quietly reading.
Those in the Yogic Breathing group were taught the following pranayama series by a yoga instructor. Try it yourself to upgrade your next“take a deep breath and count to ten” moment.
Chanting:
Start in a seated position, with eyes closed
Take a deep breath in through both nostrils
Exhale while making the sound “Om”
Continue for ten minutes
Thirumoolar Pranayamam:
Close the right nostril and inhale through the left nostril for a count of two
Close both nostrils and hold breath for a count of eight
Close the left nostril and exhale fully through the right nostril for a count of four
Repeat the sequence for ten minutes
(Counting is a combination of repeating a mantra and counting with the fingers.)
While legions of practitioners can speak to how yoga and pranayama has changed their lives and helped them handle stress, researchers are only beginning to understand the process. Understanding our bodies, and how to help them modulate what we do on a daily basis, gives us the tools for living a long and healthy life.
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Visits: | 1,706,955,252 |
| Stories: | 8,446,836 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
