Credit: iStock/DMP Yoga is well known for improving flexibility, building strength and reducing stress. Better gut health rarely makes the list of expected benefits. Yet a growing body of research suggests that yoga may help some people manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that affects millions of people and can cause abdominal pain and bloating, along with diarrhea, constipation or both. At first glance, yoga and gastrointestinal health might seem unrelated. But physiology tells a … Continue reading Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome? A Yoga Class Might Help
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From Cortisol to Calm: The Physiology of Calm Breathing
Credit: Amin Mohajeri “Take a deep breath.” You’ve probably heard that advice—before a big exam, a tough conversation or when you’re feeling overwhelmed. And if you’ve ever noticed that it actually helps, you’re not imagining it. Your body has a built-in system for finding calm, and breathing is the key that unlocks it. When stress … Continue reading From Cortisol to Calm: The Physiology of Calm Breathing