Sitting Down to Dinner? Take a Deep Breath!
February 28, 2009 by Susan Watiker
Filed under Women's Health
Ever wonder why you feel bloated, have acid reflux or indigestion? Well, to a certain extent it’s because you’re not digesting your food properly.
Here’s a little yogic tip that might help you ease some of these symptoms before you eat.
Breathe. That’s right, breathe. We’re all rushing around most days before we sit down and eat, which pushes our nervous systems into the “fight or flight” mode. Unfortunately, for a lot of us, actually sitting down and eating a meal is a luxury. That’s just not healthy, and can leave you feeling quite uncomfortable.
But when we feel safe and relaxed, we’re better able to do a lot of things, including digesting our food properly.
So before you begin your next meal, sit down, relax and take several deep, diaphragmatic breaths. You’ll find you digest your food more easily, and experience far less bloating and indigestion.
Peace.
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