Anyone read this article in todays NY Times. I couldn't figure out how to link it.
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Amazingly, using the deep breathing technique for a minute or so before you have your blood pressure measured can also have a significant effect on your BP measures. Just take a minute to settle and breath deeply with your eyes closed and you will be surprised.
I have also used the progressive muscle relaxation technique on nights when I'm too keyed up to get to sleep. It's amazing how well that works.
Thanks for posting the article. I like having the references.
last year before my first physical after turning 40 (guys you know what this means). i did some meditative breathing to calm myself. it got my heart rate down to 36 causing my md to order an echocardigram.
Amazingly, using the deep breathing technique for a minute or so before you have your blood pressure measured can also have a significant effect on your BP measures. Just take a minute to settle and breath deeply with your eyes closed and you will be surprised.
I have also used the progressive muscle relaxation technique on nights when I'm too keyed up to get to sleep. It's amazing how well that works.
Thanks for posting the article. I like having the references.
last year before my first physical after turning 40 (guys you know what this means). i did some meditative breathing to calm myself. it got my heart rate down to 36 causing my md to order an echocardigram.
