Health
oi-Amritha K
Every
day,
we
are
exposed
to
a
variety
of
environmental
and
lifestyle
factors
that
can
have
an
impact
on
our
health
and
well-being.
One
of
the
most
important
factors
is
our
breathing.
Recent
research
has
indicated
that
daily
breathing
exercises
may
play
a
significant
role
in
reducing
the
risk
of
developing
Alzheimer's
disease
[1].
Now
you
may
wonder,
how
do
breathing
exercises
do
that
right?
Let's
take
a
look.
Table of Contents
Can
Daily
Breathing
Exercises
Reduce
Alzheimer’s
Disease
Risk?
Breathing
exercises
can
increase
the
amount
of
oxygen
in
the
brain,
which
is
essential
for
healthy
brain
function.
Studies
have
shown
that
regular
breathing
exercises
can
actually
improve
the
way
the
brain
processes
information
and
can
help
to
reduce
stress
levels
[2].
In
addition,
regular
breathing
exercises
can
help
to
reduce
inflammation,
which
is
a
known
risk
factor
for
Alzheimer's
disease.
What
Type
Of
Breathing
Exercises
Help
Reduce
Alzheimer’s
Disease
Risk?
There
are
many
different
types
of
breathing
exercises
that
can
be
done
on
a
daily
basis.
These
include
[3]:
-
deep
breathing, -
diaphragmatic
breathing, -
and
alternate
nostril
breathing.
Deep
breathing
is
a
practice
of
slowly
inhaling
and
exhaling
deeply
and
is
often
used
as
a
relaxation
technique.
How
to
do
deep
breathing
for
Alzheimer’s?
-
To
practice
deep
breathing,
start
by
finding
a
comfortable
position
and
closing
your
eyes. -
Slowly
inhale
through
your
nose
and
count
to
four,
allowing
your
chest
to
expand. -
Hold
your
breath
for
a
count
of
four,
and
then
slowly
exhale
through
your
mouth
while
counting
to
four. -
Repeat
this
process
for
several
minutes,
focusing
on
the
rhythm
of
your
breath.
Diaphragmatic
breathing
is
a
technique
that
focuses
on
the
use
of
the
diaphragm
muscle
to
control
the
breath.
How
to
do
diaphragmatic
breathing
for
Alzheimer’s?
-
To
do
diaphragmatic
breathing,
start
by
lying
on
your
back
with
one
hand
on
your
chest
and
the
other
on
your
stomach. -
Breathe
in
slowly
through
your
nose,
allowing
your
diaphragm
to
expand
and
pushing
your
stomach
outward. -
As
you
exhale,
focus
on
pushing
the
air
out
with
your
diaphragm
and
drawing
your
stomach
inward. -
Continue
this
process
for
several
minutes,
focusing
on
the
sensation
of
your
breath
and
the
movement
of
your
diaphragm.
Alternate
nostril
breathing
is
a
technique
that
focuses
on
alternating
the
nostrils
during
the
breathing
process.
How
to
do
alternate
nostril
breathing
for
Alzheimer’s?
-
To
do
alternate
nostril
breathing,
use
your
right
thumb
to
close
off
your
right
nostril
and
inhale
through
your
left
nostril. -
Then,
close
off
your
left
nostril
with
your
right
ring
finger
and
exhale
through
your
right
nostril. -
Then,
inhale
through
your
right
nostril
and
exhale
through
your
left
nostril. -
Repeat
this
sequence
several
times.
Other
measures
that
help
reduce
the
risk
of
Alzheimer’s
disease:
In
addition
to
the
breathing
exercises
mentioned
above,
there
are
other
lifestyle
changes
that
can
help
to
reduce
the
risk
of
developing
Alzheimer's
disease.
These
include
regular
physical
activity,
eating
a
healthy
diet,
and
getting
adequate
amounts
of
sleep.
Additionally,
it
is
important
to
stay
socially
active,
as
social
engagement
has
been
linked
to
improved
mental
health
and
well-being.
On
A
Final
Note...
Engaging
in
daily
breathing
exercises
can
be
an
effective
way
to
reduce
the
risk
of
developing
Alzheimer's
disease.
Regular
breathing
exercises
can
help
to
reduce
stress,
increase
oxygen
to
the
brain,
and
reduce
inflammation.
Furthermore,
making
healthy
lifestyle
choices
can
help
to
further
reduce
the
risk
of
developing
this
devastating
disease.
Story first published: Monday, May 15, 2023, 18:00 [IST]
