Feb 12 2024 15 mins
In this episode of the Stress-Less Physician podcast with Dr. Sara Dill, the focus is on practical ways to reduce stress through mindful breathing techniques. Dr. Dill discusses how using conscious and intentional breath can reprogram one's response to stressful emotions.
The host shares her top three breathing techniques for stress relief and she emphasizes the immediate and tangible benefits of these breathing techniques, including reduced tension, increased concentration, and a shift to a calmer, more grounded state. She delves into the science behind these techniques, highlighting the physiological impact of nasal breathing and the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Dr. Dill urges her listeners to try out these techniques and discover what works best for them. Tune in to discover how you can harness the power of your breath to reduce stress and improve well-being.
"This is a way where we can actually use our breath in an intentional, conscious way to control our neurophysiology in a way that serves us."
Key Takeaways
- Introduction to Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief: Emphasizing the practicality and quick impact of the techniques
- Top Three Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief: Flower and Candle, Box Breathing, Four-Seven-Eight Breathing
- The Science Behind Breathing Techniques: Impacts on the nervous system, cardiovascular health, and heart rate variability
- Additional Physical Benefits of Nasal Breathing: The effects on stress reduction, oral hygiene, and cortisol levels
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