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The Commodification of Breath: Parsing Fact from Fiction in the Gilded Age of Breathwork and Breathing Influencers

AASP

It might be the simplest and most direct lever we have to modulate our nervous system. Diaphragmatic breathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system and promotes the “relaxation response” (the opposite of the stress response) - calmness, reduced muscle tension, lower heart rate and respiratory rate. How Does It Work?

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Rhodiola’s Impact on Cellular Energy Production and Mitochondrial Function

Designs for Health

Historical records reveal that the Vikings utilized Rhodiola to promote their endurance and physical strength. As an adaptogen, this plant promotes a healthy stress response by supporting non-specific general homeostasis when exposed to physical, chemical, biological, or psychological stressors. Rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea L.)

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Variations of Yoga: 5 Different Types of Yoga Explained

The Sporting

With the help of meditation, you help your body and mind get relaxed and restored for increased strength, endurance, and flexibility. This type of yoga is directed towards providing you with strength in your endocrine system, nervous system, and helps in the detoxification of the blood.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Water alone cannot replenish the electrolytes lost due to dehydration, and electrolyte concentration in body fluids affects the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central and autonomic nervous systems.