Physiological signs during stress, such as sighing or an extra inhale, can play a critical role in opening up the lungs and can also alert individuals to potential danger. These automatic responses are important to pay attention to in order to mitigate stress levels effectively.
Sauna usage four to seven times a week can reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by over 60%. Sauna-induced vasodilation facilitates blood flow to the brain and improves overall cognition.
The speaker shares tips on how to approach anxiety in a healthy way and how to notice its symptoms in others. She also shares two science-based tools that can help manage anxiety effectively.
Direct electrophysiologic recording of seizure planning surgery has shown that meditative breathing can lead to direct changes in the electricity of the brain, helping to reduce anxiety.
The use of breath and movement can help calm the nervous system and regulate emotions before attempting to use cognitive tools to address dysregulated feelings. Using these practices first can prevent intellectualization and avoiding emotions.