Question

What are the physiological effect of deep breathing?

Answer 1

Deep breathing, is breathing done by contracting the diaphragm, a muscle located horizontally between the thoracic and the abdominal cavity. It is usually practiced in patients with COPD ( Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) to improve the pulmonary function, cardiovascular fitness and to increase the respiratory muscle strength.

It also scientifically proved that deep breathing have some physiological effect on human being. It relieves stress and anxiety due to its physiological effects on nervous system. Breathing slowly and mindfully activates the hypothalamus ( which is connected to the pituitary gland in the brain) release neurohormones which inhibits stress-producing hormones and trigger a relaxation response in the body. Moreover, the hypothalamus also links the nervous system to the endocrine, which secretes the hormones that regulate all activities throughout the body.