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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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Foundations of GLP-1 Support: Nutritional and Lifestyle Strategies for Healthy Glucose Metabolism

Designs for Health

Glucagon is a hormone that increases blood glucose levels in response to low blood glucose, heightened sympathetic nervous system activity (e.g., during stress, such as fasting or exercise), and elevated circulating amino acids.

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Physiological Connections A researcher at Columbia University , found direct connections between physical activity and brain health. Exercise was proven to: Increase the number of neurotransmitters in the brain. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Improve oxygen flow to the brain.

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The Art of Breath Control: Harnessing the Benefits of Kapalbhati

The Sporting

Your Guide to Kapalbhati: Benefits, Instructions and Precautions Kapalbhati is an intermediate to advanced breathing exercise regularly used in yoga practice across the world. This practice involves controlled and forceful exhalations, distinguishing it as an intermediate to advanced level of breathing exercise.

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Don’t Sleep on These Tips: Re-Set Your Sleep Routine

Designs for Health

Getting the recommended amount of sleep each night is important for every major body system, including the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine, digestive, and respiratory systems. However, there were no significant differences in sleep duration between the theanine and placebo groups. By Bri Mesenbring, MS, CNS, LDN

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

As most teachers set out to find health education lesson plans, they are often in search of resources and information on health topics like: Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits Physical Activity and Exercise Programs Mental Health Education (Stress Management, Coping Mechanisms, Mindfulness) Substance Abuse Prevention (Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, etc.)

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Lift Your Mood: The Role of Physical Activity in Mental Health

Designs for Health

A randomized controlled study (n = 111) found that individuals who exercised at least once per week reported a smaller decline in positive affect after exposure to a stressful task relative to non-exercisers. Both aerobic exercise and strength training have been shown to support mental health.