(HealthDay News) -- Deep breathing may be an effective way of
reducing stress and calming down.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these
guidelines for practicing deep breathing techniques:
- Lying flat on your back, place one hand on your stomach and one
hand on your chest.
- Slowly breathe in, making sure your stomach rises a bit.
- Hold your breath for a second or two.
- Slowly exhale and allow your stomach to drop.
- Repeat.
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