the mammalian dive reflex
activated by consciously holding the breath in
slows down the heart rate almost immediately
allows for vasodilation (widened blood vessels)
& general calming (tf) down of the nervous system
ever wonder how whales and dolphin can dive for so long?
splashing cold water on the face
can have the same response
personally, breath holds seem easier
& can be practiced about any where
conscious breath holds
are in direct contrast to holding the breath with exertion
a.k.a. the Valsalva maneuver
this increases the heart rate & vasoconstriction
causing an immediate stress response
5-5-5-2 breathing can support the former
5 seconds in
5 seconds to hold
5 seconds out
2 seconds to pause before beginning again
for someone who trains others in breathing all day
this form of resetting the breathing mechanism
has been consistently the most water tight …
pun just may be intended!
don’t forget to breathe …
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30-day quest
2.1 stuck repeating the repeat
2.2 oh, L. reuteri
2.3 breath holds & cold water splashes
2.4 my precious
2.5 gutsy variety challenge
2.6 low & slow
2.7 in a pickle
2.8 letting go & moving on
2.9 need to rest
2.10 no words
2.11 blast from the past
2.12 getting cultured
2.13 breathing easy
2.14 eating easier
2.15 family time
2.16 plateau
2.17 what do you know about Poe?
2.18 expanding gut cultures
2.19 refueled purpose
2.20 zombie jokes & grasses aside, introducing yet another probiotic!
2.21 changing palate
2.22 more trouble a brewin’ (now the ferments are finding me)
2.23 a bug break: when the reflection catches you
2.24 a coastal hike on an october afternoon
2.25 right where it belongs
2.26 unplanned break
2.27 making new plans
2.28 trauma recovery
2.29 taking the wins (with the hits)
2.30 wave rider
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