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health advisory Hospital Alternative Medicine 2007-11-16 3:10:20

I came across some site for anxiety and mentioned that when you breathe in through your right nostril, it stimulates the left side of the brain or the logical side. And for the left nostril it was for the emotional/creative side. They breathed in through the left and exhaled through the right.This was to balance both sides. I'm wondering, cant you just breathe in and out through only the right nostril (to relieve emotional stress, only stimulate the logical part of the brain)?

Answer:

This is from the yogic system of breathing.

No matter which nostril you breathe through; the air goes to the same place (your trachea then your lungs).

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If you want to try Pranayama you should be taught by an expert. It affects the subtle body, and if done improperly can be harmful. Try to find someone from India to teach you; a meditation instructor. Your first stop should be a yoga class, that will also be very beneficial for anxiety and is likely to lead you in the right direction to finding a meditation and pranayama instructor. If you would like help overcoming anxiety, let me know (email me); I cured myself of anxiety and panic through Ayurvedic medicine (Pranayama is one of the Ayurvedic treatments) and I will send you info explaining everything to you! Namaste.

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One good breathing technique is to breathe in through your nose for a count of 8. Hold for 4. Let it out in 7. do this 10 times. It really does help for stress and anxiety. For trying to go to sleep. I do it all the time.

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