This post is in response to A Vagus Nerve Survival Guide to Combat Fight-or-Flight Urges By Christopher Bergland Medically accurate illustration of the vagus nerve. Source: Sebastian ...

Have you ever tried to “just take a deep breath” and found that it does absolutely nothing for you? Deep diaphragmatic breathing is truly one of the easiest, most effective ways to reduce the impact ...

We inhale and exhale all day, every day, without thinking about it—but when we cultivate awareness of our breath, something ...

When your nervous system is on high alert, it signals to your body that your muscles shouldn’t relax, so you can’t sink into a stretch. To ease this neural tension, Felder suggests a simple deep ...

The best breathing exercises include deep breathing, pursed-lip breathing, and the 4-7-8 method. Benefits of breathing exercises include improved focus, reduced anxiety, and better sleep. Practice ...

Most runners know that in order to get better, they need to train the major muscle groups that are activated during a run – the quads, the glutes, the hamstrings, the calves. But few think about ...

Most people think breathing during exercise is automatic and doesn’t require much thought beyond trying not to gasp for air. But the way you breathe during workouts has a massive impact on your ...

ST. LOUIS — This Wellness Wednesday, physical therapist, Veronica Lane, joined Mary in studio to share tips for better pelvic floor health. Lane explains the pelvic floor consists of 3 layers of ...