(Natural News) Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be burdensome since it causes breathing difficulties. While it can limit the airways, certain techniques like pursed-lip breathing can help improve your breathing by getting more air into your lungs. Practicing this technique may also strengthen your lungs and help you control shortness of breathing. This technique […]

(Natural News) These are very unpleasant times, and nobody should make you feel guilty for being worried at a time when the freedom of movement of more than a third of the planet’s population is being restricted to avoid a deadly virus. It’s difficult to stay positive during this time – but you should still […]

(Natural News) COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is an umbrella term referring to a group of progressive lung diseases. Among the common diseases classified under COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. According to the American Lung Association, COPD is the third leading cause of death in the US, only behind cancer and heart disease. […]

(Natural News) Stress in the workplace is a growing problem that affects not only the well-being of the employees, but also the productivity of the company. Occupational stress manifests when an employee’s work starts demanding things that surpass his capacity. An example would be unexpected responsibilities that don’t align with the skills and knowledge of […]

(Natural News) A published study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine revealed the Hatha yoga may help the body in the maintenance of blood lipids and reduction of inflammation. The researchers from Sweden also considered Hatha yoga’s potential in preventing cardiovascular diseases. What is Hatha yoga? Yoga is a popular fitness exercise and […]

(Natural News) Anxious and depressed? Massachusetts-based researchers suggest taking up breathing exercises or yoga sessions to ease your symptoms. The two practices appear to improve mood by stimulating the vagus nerves and increasing the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an essential neurotransmitter in the brain. Vagus nerves serve as connections between the base of the brain and many […]

(Natural News) Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that makes breathing difficult. It can also be deadly, causing over 180,000 deaths per year, according to the World Health Organization. Fortunately, there are natural ways of alleviating its symptoms so people with asthma don’t have to resort to using expensive and potentially harmful medications. Breathing and yoga-based […]

(Natural News) Are you constantly stressed or having a hard time losing weight? If you think your body is out of sorts, you might feel better if you go on a detox. Detoxification and your brain health Detoxification is an essential cellular function. When your body detoxifies, it makes debris from foods and toxins easier to eliminate. […]

(Natural News) Have you ever wondered how professionals stay calm in the stressful and life-threatening situations that they face on a daily basis? They use a subtle and effective breathing exercise called “box breathing” that de-stresses them in just a few minutes. Box breathing is a form of deep, present, and conscious breathing. The exhalation of each breath is […]

(Natural News) Are you having trouble with your breathing? A few whiffs of the right essential oils can clear up your congested airways and improve the muscles involving in the process, an article in Organic Spa Magazine reported. “Breathing passages, like sinuses, trachea and lungs, have to be clear for efficient breathing,” said Hope Gillerman […]