There's evidence that supports the idea that better breathing can lead to better health, including sinus health. | Pixabay
There's evidence that supports the idea that better breathing can lead to better health, including sinus health. | Pixabay
Breathing is an autonomic body function that everyone does without thinking about. But, when you are suffering from a cold, chronic sinusitis or nose inflammation, breathing may be all you can think about.
There’s evidence to support the idea that better breathing leads to better health, and according to Dr. Anthony Sanders of Indianapolis Sinus Center, sinusitis can wreak havoc on a patient's life.
“It's such a chronic condition in most people and it also impacts their quality of life in a great way,” he told the Indy Standard.
Data from the Frontiers of Neuroscience journal shows that slow breathing techniques can have a major effect on stress, anxiety and depression.
Another interesting finding has been in the area of sleep, according to WebMD. Certain breathing exercises may help you fall asleep and sleep deeper. Known as the 4-7-8 technique, it is based on the centuries-old breathing technique pranayama, where you take a series of deep breaths with your tongue pressed to your teeth.
According to Healthline, taking a more proactive and intuitive approach to the way you breathe can be beneficial to your health and help increase endurance. But what should you do when inflammation of the sinuses gets in the way of normal breathing? You don't have to just live with it. It's time to see an ear, nose and throat specialist when nasal inflammation or allergies impact your daily life and your ability to breathe effectively.
We encourage our readers to learn more about their sinuses by taking this online Sinus Self-Assessment Quiz
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