The Breatheasy System: How to Relax & Lower High Blood Pressure with Slow Breathing and Music
Slow breathing has been declared a breakthrough in natural blood pressure treatment, yet it has so far failed to gain widespread use. Could overpriced slow breathing devices for using the method be one of the reasons for skepticism? Now neither high cost nor difficulty can be an excuse. Here is a unique and practical guide that will allow anyone to take free and easy advantage of the benefits of slow breathing using music. It's simple, enjoyable and refreshingly free of mumbo-jumbo.
Places to Lower Blood Pressure
- Breatheasy Blood Pressure Reduction System
- My own website. Full details on the Breatheasy system of slow breathing with music to relax, lower blood pressure, reduce stress & anxiety and more.
Includes articles, free and easy how-to instructions to learn on your own plus an interactive online demo.
Also provides technical and clinical documentation. - My Blood Pressure
- My Blood Pressure is primarily a software program for personal tracking of blood pressure. It's a handy way to keep an accurate tab on the progress of your blood pressure control and treatment.
The site is also highly informative with numerous articles and news features plus a free newsletter. - Dr. Gordon Cameron's Site
- Gordon Cameron is a medical doctor who has himself had to deal with high blood pressure. The website has an extensive list of informative articles dealing with both the medical and drug treatment of hypertension as well as natural approaches.
Learn Slow Breathing From the Comfort of Your Armchair
And it Doesn't Have to Cost You a Penny!
What you'll need:
· A quiet and comfortable place (your favorite recliner?) and a time when you have at least 15 minutes free of distraction.
· A piece of music that is very gentle and slow tempo. Classical adagios or larghettos are often ideal.
New age or ambient music can also work well. You could even use chants or an ocean wave CD, anything relaxing with a slow and regular tempo.
· If you have headphones I recommend using them. They focus the music and help insulate you from distracting noises.
· A timer (optional) - only to signal the end of 15 minutes (not to count with).
Here's what you do:
1. Start the music and get as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
Slow breathing requires relaxation to be effective. The more relaxed you are, the greater the benefits.
2. Breathe slowly and deeply but keep to a comfortable rate. A short pause between breathing phases is normal.
Don't confuse deep with strenuous. You don't have to fill your lungs. That will only lead to hyperventilation and will actually raise your blood pressure.
3. Gradually extend your exhale phase until it's approximately twice the length of your inhale. For example, breathe in for 2 seconds, pause, then exhale for 4 seconds. Take your time with it. Never rush.
DON'T COUNT your breathing or use any form of timekeeper. The example is strictly to illustrate the right pattern. This is where most forms of breathing instruction go wrong. You can't relax while counting or focusing on time. If you plant the inhale/exhale ratio of 1 to 2 firmly in your mind you will end up in the right ballpark.
4. Once you are used to this pattern, gradually slow your rate of breathing. Do not slow to a point of discomfort. If you feel any strain at all you need to back off. Remember you must stay relaxed in order to get the benefits.
Now is when using music pays off. The music itself will act as a regulator and your breathing will unconsciously adjust itself to the beat, helping to keep it smooth and regular.
5. Continue for 15 minutes. Repeat the session 4 or 5 times a week. That's all it takes.
TO REVIEW: Relax to the music, extend exhale to twice the length of inhale, slow your breathing as much as comfortable, relax and continue for 15 minutes.
See http://www.control-your-blood-pressure.com for the full story on natural blood pressure treatment using slow breathing with music as well as an interactive audio demo.
· A quiet and comfortable place (your favorite recliner?) and a time when you have at least 15 minutes free of distraction.
· A piece of music that is very gentle and slow tempo. Classical adagios or larghettos are often ideal.
New age or ambient music can also work well. You could even use chants or an ocean wave CD, anything relaxing with a slow and regular tempo.
· If you have headphones I recommend using them. They focus the music and help insulate you from distracting noises.
· A timer (optional) - only to signal the end of 15 minutes (not to count with).
Here's what you do:
1. Start the music and get as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
Slow breathing requires relaxation to be effective. The more relaxed you are, the greater the benefits.
2. Breathe slowly and deeply but keep to a comfortable rate. A short pause between breathing phases is normal.
Don't confuse deep with strenuous. You don't have to fill your lungs. That will only lead to hyperventilation and will actually raise your blood pressure.
3. Gradually extend your exhale phase until it's approximately twice the length of your inhale. For example, breathe in for 2 seconds, pause, then exhale for 4 seconds. Take your time with it. Never rush.
DON'T COUNT your breathing or use any form of timekeeper. The example is strictly to illustrate the right pattern. This is where most forms of breathing instruction go wrong. You can't relax while counting or focusing on time. If you plant the inhale/exhale ratio of 1 to 2 firmly in your mind you will end up in the right ballpark.
4. Once you are used to this pattern, gradually slow your rate of breathing. Do not slow to a point of discomfort. If you feel any strain at all you need to back off. Remember you must stay relaxed in order to get the benefits.
Now is when using music pays off. The music itself will act as a regulator and your breathing will unconsciously adjust itself to the beat, helping to keep it smooth and regular.
5. Continue for 15 minutes. Repeat the session 4 or 5 times a week. That's all it takes.
TO REVIEW: Relax to the music, extend exhale to twice the length of inhale, slow your breathing as much as comfortable, relax and continue for 15 minutes.
See http://www.control-your-blood-pressure.com for the full story on natural blood pressure treatment using slow breathing with music as well as an interactive audio demo.
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