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As we navigate the unknown and the attendant stress, fears, and challenges of the global Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, it can be difficult to stay relaxed, function normally, and tend to life as usual. Taking preventative measures is important and the medical and media communities are providing guidance. Along with my colleague, Ed Harrold, we offer you added prevention strategies that are paramount to your physical and mental health, both now and on an ongoing basis, enhancing your immune system function to keep you healthy and strong: Proper breathing and sufficient sleep. We are here to offer some tips to help you navigate these times, hoping that our recommendations become inscribed in your way of living for a healthy and happy life.

BREATHING:How & Why

From Ed Harrold, Author, Educator, Consultant

Lets start with your breathing. At a timewhen you may be feeling a bit nervous about inhaling for fear of what you maybe inhaling, here are some simple tools and strategies, to remain calm,strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of unhealthy invadersentering your body.

I begin by explaining why breathing throughyour nose and not your mouth is key. When we inhale oxygen through our nose, wehave a built-in protective system that filters the air of toxins andbacteria. Our nostrils are lined withtiny hairs called cilia that protect our body from roughly 20 billion foreigninvaders per day. Yes, 20 billion per day! They are quite busy keeping ourlungs clear of air borne bacteria and viruses like Covid-19.

The second benefit of nasal diaphragmaticbreathing is the production of nitric oxide.Nitric oxide combats harmful bacteria and viruses in our bodies andboosts the immune system; among other things. The filtering benefits from thecilia and the release of Nitric Oxide ONLY happen with nasal DiaphragmaticBreathing; not mouth breathing.

If these two things werent enough, the key toreducing anxiety and stress during challenging times is controlling the length,depth, and pace of our nasal breath.Breathing rates and patterns signal our brain to behave in the stressresponse or the relaxation response.When we breathe at a rate of 12 breaths or more per minute, we signalthe stress response. When we breathe ata rate of 10 breaths or less per minute, we signal the relaxation response.

When your mind is becoming agitated, fearfuland nervous, an easy tool to access to calm yourself is your breath. Irecommend diaphragmatically breathing with anocean sound from at a pace of 10 breaths or less per minute. The Ocean Sounding breath is agreat compliment to the Diaphragmatic breath as it helps introvert the mind,reduces inflammation and helps you improve your breathing rate and pattern.

Apply breath as medicine in yourself- care routines to remain vibrant and healthy. For more instruction, pleasesee: Life WithBreath.

SLEEP:Preventive Medicine for Optimal Health & Living

From Nancy H. Rothstein, MBA, The Sleep Ambassador

Sleep is essential for life. Period. Yet, millions of peoplestruggle to get the sleep quality and quantity they need. In stressful timessuch as these, adding concerns and fears to our already demanding lives canresult in compromised sleep. However, as research confirms, insufficient sleepplaces us at heightened risks for illnesses such as the common cold and theflu, both of which are forms of corona virus. Recognizing this newest coronavirus, Covid-19, and the unknowns about its contagious properties and when/whereit may arise, its all the more important to keep your immune system hard atwork to keep you well should you be exposed to the Covid-19, or any virus orillness for that matter.

Here are a few tips from sleep expert Nancy H. Rothstein, The Sleep Ambassador, to helpyou navigate your nights with good, restorative sleep.

Staying healthy in times such as these, both physically and mentally, can be challenging for many people. Proper breathing and sufficient sleep can help you maintain your well-being, support your immune system, and mitigate the impact of stress and risk of becoming sick.

Prevention through proper breathing and good sleep may be just the medicine you need to navigate the waves of the unknown. That said, if you are experiencing breathing challenges or suspect you are at risk for a sleep disorder, please seek medical attention for assessment and treatment.

The rest is here:
Breathing & Sleeping Your Way Through the Covid-19 Crisis - Thrive Global

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