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If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and you're frustrated with conventional treatment options, you may feel an urge to look at alternative options. If you spend enough time researching this, you'll find a number of strange, interesting and sometimes bizarre ways of treating sleep apnea. ... Views: 3406
Most people believe that whatever the way they breathe (faster and/or deeper, or irregular), their body oxygen content will not be affected. Medical research suggests that just one sigh or a few cough are sufficient to cause measurable changes in brain oxygen content. What is wrong with ... Views: 3403
The rapid advancement in the field of science in the past century has lead to large scale industrialization. Advancement in science has lead to many great inventions like fans, air conditioners, vehicles, refrigerators, computers which have made human life very comfortable. Industrialization has ... Views: 3367
An oxygen concentrator can improve your quality of life. The most obvious benefits of investing in an oxygen concentrator are if you or someone you love happens to suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. As a general rule, relying on an oxygen concentrator can translate into ... Views: 3357
There are some less common cases of coughing that require immediate medical attention. Call your doctor if you have:
- been in a contact with someone who has tuberculosis
- sudden weight loss or night sweats (may also indicate tuberculosis)
- severe cough that begins suddenly
- stridor (when ... Views: 3349
It is no coincidence that the archer has always been associated with Zen. Archery is used in sport, in war, for hunting, for survival, for self-mastery, and simply for enjoyment. And so is the breath! The force that builds up in the bow as you draw it back is like the force that builds up in ... Views: 3302
There are several dynamics that make for good public speaking but the one component that far outweighs all others is the need to breathe while speaking. Without air, there is no voice. And yet, many novice speakers never think about that life-giving force when addressing an audience. In fact, ... Views: 3259
We generally do not have many news about holistic or alternative medical innovations in countries, like Russia. They have their own culture, and, while their official medical approaches are similar to the Western world (drugs, surgeries, chemotherapies, etc.), there are recent developments in ... Views: 3231
How Does Rebirthing Breathwork Work?
Seeking a new consensus
by Peter Mark Adams
www.petermarkadams.com
petermarkadams@gmail.com
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Introduction
Most people who undertake rebirthing style breathwork experience a profound and positive ‘shift’ in their quality of life. This ... Views: 3214
Many people relish that 'new car smell'. Slipping into the driver's seat of a new vehicle and inhaling deeply seems to bring a special brand of delight to many a driver. However, several studies now show that enjoying that scent is not too dissimilar to sniffing glue or huffing paint.
Most of ... Views: 3178
While I believe there are 5 things you must do to gain control of your nervousness and actually put it to good use, the most important of those 5 is something many people do not do and never think to do. To make matters worse, the only time many speakers are aware of it is when they have ... Views: 3134
While the cause of cystic fibrosis in lungs remains the mystery for the mainstream official medicine, most clinical physician and nurses are well aware that with progression of many chronic diseases, cystic fibrosis included, the patient has more complains about dyspnea, breathlessness and ... Views: 3134
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough and sputum production. While symptoms of the disease do not usually appear in people younger than age 55 years, changes to the lung begin many years earlier. COPD is an umbrella term for ... Views: 3133
Breathwork uses Breath Awareness and Conscious Breathing for health, growth and change, in spirit, mind and body. It makes use of specific breath and breathing exercises and techniques for personal growth, professional development, and spiritual awakening.
As a healing modality, breathwork ... Views: 3106
The normal and healthy breathing rate in babies can be up to two to four times higher than in grown ups or adults. On the other hand, noisy breathing in babies is positively an indicator of hypocapnia (CO2 deficiency). This chemical is crucial for hundreds of body processes and reactions, ... Views: 3102
Breathing takes oxygen in and carbon dioxide out of the body. Aerobic organisms require oxygen to create energy via respiration, in the form of the metabolism of energy-rich molecules such as glucose. The medical term for normal relaxed breathing is eupnea.
Breathing is only part of the ... Views: 3073
It is well-known and acknowledged by mainstream medicine that chronic cough is the problem that does not have a right medication: over-counter syrups have almost no effects, while steroidal medication is dangerous for wide-spread use. Meanwhile, during last 4 decades over 100,000 patients with ... Views: 3055
Many of us are shallow breathers and we don’t even realize it. Shallow breathing is the act of breathing more from the chest area not the diaphragm. If you are breathing properly, your diaphragm (lower rib cage/upper belly) should rise as you inhale and contract as you exhale. Shallow breathing ... Views: 3046
Last week I was not looking forward to my upcoming 2-day workshop in Chicago. I had gotten a cold/flu the previous Sunday, after attending my high school reunion the night before – and hopefully not infecting everyone who was there.
In any event, I so wanted to cancel the workshop because ... Views: 3008
Dr. Oz shared with the public this January, a show on the techniques for alternative healing which included Reiki and alternate nostril breathing, sanskrit Anuloma Viloma.
Alternate nostril breathing is for balancing the left and right sides of the brain. The left side of the brain is for ... Views: 2981
If you are looking to improve your speaking voice, your first priority is to find a coach who will teach you how to breathe with the support of your diaphragm. Breathing with this support is something most people are not doing. In fact, 99% of the population is renowned for being lazy or ... Views: 2915
Pneumonia/ Bronchitis, Asthma/Allergy
Bronchitis is an infection/inflammation that can be viral, bacterial, mycoplasmic, rickettsiae, parasitic or allergic in origin that affects the big, main air carrying tube systems of the lungs.
Pneumonia is the infective, inflammatory or obstructive ... Views: 2897
Hypertension of a normal person may be caused by the abnormality of the arteries. The cause of essential hypertension is multifactorial. Secondary hypertension was caused mainly by hypoxia or a disorder of blood vessel or the kidney. If one understand the function of the kidney and what cause ... Views: 2879
You’re in a convenience store, examining a can of Spam in one of the aisles. Suddenly a hooded man bursts through the door, pulls out a .45, and waves it in the cashier’s face demanding the contents of the cash register. You begin breathing shallowly, from the chest, as fear for you own life ... Views: 2842
When I heard Dr. John Gray, author of the best-selling Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, talking about his book, Why Mars & Venus Collide, I found it interesting when he described the differences in how men and women handle stress as well as why the sexes treat stress differently.
If I ... Views: 2726
With so many people suffering from sinusitis, it is quite common for several myths to exist about this condition. But believing the myths only leads to more pain, discomfort and suffering. Because of this, it is important to set the record straight and arm people with the knowledge about ... Views: 2707
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for several diseases of the lungs, referring primarily to emphysema, chronic obstructive bronchitis, and asthmatic bronchitis. Basically COPD refers to a respiratory disease in which the airways are narrowed and filled with mucus, ... Views: 2704
There are some big differences in the philosophy and approach to breathwork—and always have been. Two methods that seem to run counter to much of what is generally taught and practiced today immediately come to mind. The first is the Buteyko Method.
When I first went to Russia in 1990, you ... Views: 2695
Doctor in the House
Know Dr. Gregory House? Yup, he’s that limping, grouchy, brilliant doctor in the series House, M.D. who works with his team on differential diagnosis. Be it in real or reel life, making a differential diagnosis is very important because unfortunately, symptoms are hardly ... Views: 2637
Some patients with sleep apnea do remarkably well, despite all the hurdles and obstacles that arise. Then there are others that procrastinate, or refuse to take any action at all. I've noticed 7 commonalities amongst the ones that do succeed in the end:
1. They take responsibility for their ... Views: 2595
This article is an excerpt from "Tendon Nei Kung" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com
Chapter 5
Tendon Nei Kung Forms
The Eight Hand and Arm Positions of
Tendon Nei Kung
Once the basic structure of the Tendon Nei Kung forms has been successfully developed in the Iron Shirt ... Views: 2575
Low body oxygenation is a common feature for all chronic conditions. Numerous medical studies have shown that tissue hypoxia is a norm for patients with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other conditions. "All chronic pain, suffering and diseases are caused from a lack of oxygen at the ... Views: 2562
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“Ancient Discovery of Triggering “Sleep” is…”
“I just can’t fall asleep”, my 13 year old son said.
“It’s eating all that junk that is the culprit, that & 7-hours a day of SyFy with Captain Kirk.”
“Pop, you’re two ... Views: 2551
An antibiotic is a form of medicine that a doctor prescribes his patient when there is a need to put an end to the replication of bacteria inside the patient’s body. The type of antibiotic given totally depends upon the infection with which the person has.
Bronchitis is a type of a disease ... Views: 2503
When I first started my business, I had no idea the number of benefits that would result just by finding your ‘real’ voice. In fact, I never tire of hearing each and every new experience my clients tell me about.
How can this type of training improve your life? For one very basic and ... Views: 2494
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) is the infectious disease in one or even more parts begin nasal airway to your lungs and takes place in less than 3 weeks.
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) is a contagious disease and is often suffered by children. The majority of the URTI is ... Views: 2474
If you’re a health nut or a fitness junkie, take note. If you’re into self-improvement or spiritual development, pay attention. If you’re an artist or a performer, a counselor or a therapist, an athlete or a coach, a speaker or a healer, or simply a student of life, then breathwork is for you!
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As a fitness trainer, I teach key principles to my clients: proper form, isolation and breathing. Although I see people trying to maintain good form or concentrate on isolation, it amazes me how one forgets to breathe during their training session. Why does it really matter? Proper breathing ... Views: 2448
More than 50 million North Americans suffer from seasonal and year-round allergies. An allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to certain substances that are “foreign” to our bodies. These substances, called allergens, can range from food and pollen to drugs, environmental ... Views: 2429
By itself the Prana or vital force principle is one only but in a creature’s body based on its function it is divided into many classes. The chief organs of the body are made up of flesh, muscles etc but due to differences in the union their shape etc are different. On this very basis its naming ... Views: 2412
Millions of people suffer every day from exercise induced asthma that leads to irritation and inflammation of the breathing passages (bronchi) of the lungs. There are several essential changes in the respiratory system due to exercise, if we compare exercise with quiet breathing at ... Views: 2401
A Breathwork Technique For Eliminating Stress And Strain Once and For All!
It has been proven again and again that laboratory rats develop stomach ulcers, shrinkage of lymphoid tissues, enlargement of adrenals, as well as heart attacks, kidney disease, arthritis and more when constantly ... Views: 2373
What are attachments? How can they cause us suffering and how can meditation help with our attachments?
First, what are attachments? Simply put, attachments are anything that we need in order to be happy. “I have to have this or I will not be happy. Without this person or without this ... Views: 2353
One of the most important keys to fitness is a strong heart and vascular system. The best way to achieve health gains in these systems is cardiovascular respiratory exercise also called aerobic exercise, cardiovascular exercise or simply cardiovascular. We will discuss the benefits of ... Views: 2346
Nasopharyngeal cancer or also known as ENT cancer is a disease caused by malignant cells (cancer) and is formed in the nasopharyngeal tissue, which is part of the pharynx or throat. This cancer most often occurs in the ENT (ear nose throat), head and neck.
Nasopharyngeal cancer are often ... Views: 2326
Mold is not only just unpleasant to observe but it really can be a severe health risk. Therefore mold removal is a process that will require very careful and accurate work to eliminate entirely. Mold remediation seems simple. All things considered, when the mildew can be found it may be removed. ... Views: 2324
Breathing is our most important act – we do it every moment of our lives, some 20,000 times each day. Breathing incorrectly can produce tension, exhaustion and vocal strain, and can interfere with athletic activity and encourage aches and illnesses. Breathing correctly, however, ... Views: 2317
How would you like to find a method to drastically reduce your stress? One that is free (you already own all the equipment you need) and only takes a few minutes a day. And if this method not only helped you to relax but also increased your energy, improved your circulation and immune function, ... Views: 2314
Many people underestimate the healing power of Conscious Breathing, and that’s unfortunate, because by controlling or regulating our breath, we can regulate and control many of our body’s vital chemical and biological processes.*
An ancient saying: “When you own your breath, ... Views: 2309
ARE YOU
BREATHING?
1-Minute private technique kills business stress
This 4-step, on-the-spot stress management technique is being used—right this minute, as you are reading this—by ... Views: 2293