Articles for tag: Deep Breathing, Lamaze, Proper Breathing

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Lamaze Breathing for Pain Management

When we had our first child in 1988, the Lamaze method for child birthing was in full vogue. My husband and I went to several classes, pillows under our arm (the badge of Lamaze members). The classes were comfortable and intimate and the instructors encouraging. I enjoyed the laughs, the camaraderie and the kindly advice. ...

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Quickly Lower Blood Pressure with Deep Breathing Exercises

Need to quickly lower blood pressure? You do if you have blood pressure readings higher than 140/90 mm Hg. When your blood pressure readings reach these levels, you are considered to have hypertension and if you’re like most people , you want to lower your blood pressure without using blood pressure medication . If this ...

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How to Handle a Fibromyalgia Flare Up: Coping Strategies

If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia you know well, the fatigue, stiffness, and the pain. You probably have a medicine cabinet full of anti-depressants, anti-inflammatory, and pain killing drugs. You are following your pharmacological regimen, yet suddenly you are having an acute bout of symptoms. What to do? Look at your diet. Something triggered ...

Five Healthy Alternatives to Smoking

If you’re a smoker, you know how difficult it can be to break this habit. Many people resort to prescription medications which can have side effects that some people find it difficult to tolerate. A safer strategy for smoking cessation is to adopt some healthy alternatives to smoking. Although nicotine does have some physically addictive ...