Revitalize Your Metabolic Health with Breathwork
There are many ways to improve your metabolic health. But breathing is one that often catches people by surprise. Specifically, we’re talking here about breathwork.
By consciously controlling our breathing patterns, we can unlock a range of benefits that support our overall well-being in a variety of ways, including:
Stress reduction: Breathwork has been shown to lower cortisol levels, a stress hormone that can disrupt our metabolism and contribute to weight gain or difficulty losing weight. By engaging in conscious breathing techniques, we can effectively manage stress levels and minimize stress's negative impact on our bodies.
Boosted Oxygenation for Cellular Vitality: We can increase our oxygen intake through specific breathwork techniques, which facilitates optimal cellular function. By flooding our cells with vital oxygen, we empower our body’s metabolic processes to perform at their best.
Improved Insulin Sensitivity for Balanced Glucose: Breathwork has shown remarkable potential in enhancing insulin sensitivity, which plays a crucial role in the efficient metabolism of glucose. By practicing breathwork, we can promote better regulation of blood sugar levels, and support overall metabolic balance.
Harmonizing the Autonomic Nervous System: Engaging in breathwork stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, triggering the relaxation response. This activation helps to restore equilibrium in the autonomic nervous system, fostering a state of calmness and balance.
Cultivating Mindful Eating Habits: Breathwork encourages mindfulness, enabling us to become more attuned to our body's signals and needs. By developing a greater awareness of our breath and its connection to our nourishment, we can foster healthier eating habits. Mindful eating enhances our relationship with food and promotes a more conscious approach to nutrition.
So Where Should I Start?
The term ‘breathwork’ may sound intimidating or complicated—but it doesn’t have to be. After all, we all know how to breathe—and the idea of breathwork is simply to become more intentional about the way we interact with our breath. Here are some tips to get started:
Find a quiet comfortable space
Explore different breathwork techniques until you find some that work for you (see below for an example)
Set a duration - start with 3-5 minutes, then build up from there
Practice regularly, and don’t worry if you sometimes get distracted
4-7-8 Breathing: A Simple Breathwork Technique to Get You Started
Take a deep breath in through your nose, counting silently to 4
Hold your breath for a count of 7
Exhale completely through your mouth, counting to 8
Repeat the cycle for a total of four breaths
What would you like help with?
Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
Blood Glucose Management, Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Thyroid Disease, Hormonal Health
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Perimenopause/Menopause
