THE MANY EFFECTS OF ANXIETY ON YOUR BREATHING

MINDRISE CLIFFNOTES THE ROLE OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) Hyperventilation is one such instance where the supply of oxygen is so excessive that the actual amount that is carried to the organs is low in comparison. Contrary to common belief, carbon dioxide is not a waste gas, but rather an essential element of the respiratory system. […]

YOUR BREATH STRENGTHENS THE BRAIN-HEART RELATIONSHIP

Interoception is the process by which we become aware of internal signals from the body. These include digestion, heartbeats, pain, and feelings. In fact, research indicates that the ability to sense cardiac signals is associated with better emotion regulation. In addition, sensitivity to cardiac signals is also associated with a lower likelihood of developing a […]