Just Breathe...

Deep breathing has a profound impact on your health. Most people only use a small portion of their lungs which robs them of many functions. Proper deep breathing techniques can...

• Lower blood pressure
• Lower cholesterol
• Shift you from chronic stress to relaxed alertness
• Affect synthesis of protein, fat, and carbohydrates
  
• Increase production of immune cells
• Promote bone growth
• Enhance cellular function
• Enhance hormonal regulation
• Regulate burning of fat for weight loss
• Enhance practically every other physiological process in the body
  

So how does the health of your spine and respiratory health relate?

• The loss of your normal cervical lordosis (curve) decreases your lung capacity by up to 30%!
• The diaphragm (responsible for deep abdominal breathing) is attached to the upper three lumbar vertebrae. The pumping motion of deep breathing is responsible for disc nutrition delivery, waste elimination, and CSF flow to the entire lumbar spine!

If you or someone you know has respiratory problems from Asthma to allergies, they need to be adjusted! By correcting posture, many of these problems can be improved or resolved.