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4-7-8 Breathing Technique: What It Is & Why You Should Use It

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Breathing is something that we do automatically, without even thinking about it. However, taking control of our breath can be an incredibly powerful tool in reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, and promoting overall well-being. One popular deep breathing method that has gained popularity in recent years is the 4-7-8 breathing technique.

In this article, I will explore the benefits of this breathing technique, how to do it, and tips for incorporating it into your daily routine.

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How To Fight Anxiety: 4 Techniques that Work

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Do you ever feel suddenly overwhelmed by things you need to do? Or perhaps you get that anxious feeling where you just can’t focus on anything?

You’re not alone.

This article will show you how you can fight anxiety by presenting four scientifically proven, easy-to-do techniques you can do anywhere that will help your body and mind reverse these unpleasant feelings, so that you can get back into a state of calm where you can focus on the task at hand.

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Mind Over Body: Catarina’s Path to Health

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By Catarina Rodrigues, Featured Health Story

Three and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. A hiatal hernia is what happens when the upper portion of your stomach slides up into your chest because there is an opening (a “hiatus”) in your diaphragm. This causes the person to experience severe acid reflux and discomfort, among other symptoms. When my doctor explained this to me, as—you may imagine—it all sounded quite frightening. He told me that this was essentially an incurable condition and that surgery was not recommended at my age.

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How To Lower Cholesterol Naturally: 6 Essential Tips

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Cholesterol. It is something that you’ve probably have had checked at least once in your life as part of your routine doctor’s visit. You may also have heard your doctor mention your “LDL and HDL” levels and how it is important to have healthy levels of both. But do you know why?

In this article, I will go over what you need to know about cholesterol and provide essential tips on how you can lower your “bad cholesterol” while improving your “good cholesterol”—all while doing it safely and naturally.

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