A Simple Technique to Improve Brain Function: Breathe Deeply

A Simple Technique to Improve Brain Function: Breathe Deeply

The first step is to ensure that you take in an abundant supply of oxygen. Here are some common-sense measures that we can take to guarantee that.

Breathe deeply. We breathe in shallowly for most of the day. Even short sessions of deep breathing can make a difference. Breathing deeply begins with exhaling deeply. Breathe out slowly, virtually emptying your lungs. The subsequent inhalation will automatically be slower and deeper. Gradually, build a rhythm of breathing in and out deeply at a pace that you are comfortable with.

Eliminate all distractions like the phone, TV or the internet and focus your complete attention on the breathing.

Be comfortable and at the same time, keep your back and shoulders as straight as possible within your comfort zone.

Make sure the adjoining environment is totally free of toxins like cleaning chemicals, smoke or strong incense. When you breathe in deeply, you take in more of the toxins and the smells around you. How about incense? Too much of a good thing may not be good for you and some people have reactions to strong incense as well. So test it out and see if it works for you.

Avoid heavily wooded areas at night when you are deep breathing. Why's that? Plants breathe in oxygen at night and give out carbon-dioxide. At night, when you breathe in deeply in the area involving dense plant foliage, you inhale more carbon-dioxide than oxygen.

Use your nose and not your mouth. The nose is specialized body function of breathing and smelling. It performs the triple functions of filtering, warming (or cooling) and humidification as well.

Your brain function is not going to dramatically increase by taking in oxygen. The body has to absorb the additional oxygen and make use of it. Only then can we say, Mission Accomplished! Two simple measures can facilitate the process of absorption.

Inhale deeply and slowly. This will give your lungs the required time to absorb the oxygen from the air you inhale.

By providing greater resistance, nose breathing (as opposed to breathing through the mouth) facilitates greater absorption of oxygen.

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In yogic breathing, deep breathing involves some aspects of holding the breath. However, without suitable training and supervision, that can lead to unfavorable side-effects. Simple deep breathing is sufficient to enjoy the rich rewards of breathing efficiently.

Concerned with having little time? One rounded of 10 deep breaths takes less than five to ten minutes and is extremely energizing. Try a deep-breath break to improve your brain function! You will be glad you did it.

Katherine Hope has been curious about the function of brains in general for many years. Her love-affair with all things related to the brain began a few years ago. Her blog is dedicated to understand brain concepts in a structured manner and to explore their practical relevance.

Join her on this exciting learning journey @ http://www.braintraining4all.com

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