Benefits of abdominal breathing

Breathing is an important process in our lives. Common breathing is achieved through the mouth and nose, but breathing with the mouth open frequently is not only bad for our health but also causes facial deformation and buck teeth. The best way to breathe is abdominal breathing, which can expand lung capacity and prevent lung infections, as well as calm the nerves. The following is an explanation of the benefits of abdominal breathing, I hope it will be helpful to you.

Benefits of abdominal breathing

Deep abdominal breathing is a good way to strengthen the lungs. It has the following benefits:

First, expand lung capacity and improve cardiopulmonary function. It can expand the chest cavity to the maximum extent, allowing the alveoli in the lower lungs to expand and contract, allowing more oxygen to enter the lungs and improving cardiopulmonary function.

Second, reduce lung infections, especially pneumonia.

Third, it can improve the function of abdominal organs. It can improve the function of the spleen and stomach, help soothe the liver and promote bile secretion. Abdominal breathing can lower blood pressure by reducing abdominal pressure, which is very beneficial for patients with hypertension.

Fourth, it is good for calming the mind and improving intelligence.

How to do abdominal breathing

How to perform abdominal breathing? The principle of abdominal breathing is to coordinate abdominal breathing with chest breathing, that is, to increase the bulge and retraction of the abdomen while doing chest breathing.

The first is called normal breathing, which is to expand the abdomen when inhaling and retract the abdomen when exhaling.

The second type is called reverse breathing, which is the opposite: contract the abdomen when inhaling, and expand the abdomen when exhaling.

Points to note during practice

First, breathe deeply and slowly.

Second, breathe through your nose instead of your mouth.

Third, each breathing should be controlled within 15 seconds. That is, take a deep breath (puff up the belly) for 3-5 seconds, hold your breath for 1 second, then exhale slowly (retract the belly) for 3-5 seconds, and hold your breath for 1 second.

Fourth, 5-15 minutes each time. 30 minutes is best.

Fifth, for people in good health, the breath-holding time can be extended, and the breathing rhythm can be slowed down and deepened as much as possible. People with poor health do not have to hold their breath, but they must take a full breath. Practice 1-2 times a day, sitting, lying, walking or running, until you feel slightly warm and sweaty. Try to inflate and retract your abdomen 50-100 times. If saliva comes out of your mouth during breathing, swallow it slowly.