Often, your pulse might jump up for a little while and slow down naturally. If your heart rate doesn’t go down though or your rate increases regularly, speak with your doctor as soon as you can. Some medications cause a rapid pulse, so be sure to tell your doctor about all medicatio...
the first thing that i learned is when you're holding your breath you should never move at all; that wastes energy. and that depletes oxygen, and it builds up co2 in your blood. so, i learned never to move. and i learned how to slow my heart rate down. i had to remain perfectly...
If 13% (or more) of the population needs to use a pill for the rest of their life in order to be a functioning member of society, why would any pharmaceutical company sit down at their annual shareholders meeting and discuss how they are going to start providing a holistic and permanent ...
Has someone ever told you to “just relax” when you’re in the middle of a stressful situation, and you thought to yourself, “Well, that’s easy for you to say!” Relaxation actually isn’t easy (and doesn’t come naturally) for many of us. It’s hard not to get caught up in...
4. Slow down – it’s not about speed. The terrain turns out to be very technical, don’t be afraid of slowing down and walking. Going fast is not at the heart of trail running. Take your time and enjoy the activity instead of focusing on your speed. 5. Adjust the length of your...
Thankfully, you still have other options for maintaining yournutritional wellness. Naturally, though, please keep in contact with your physician so they are aware of your progress. It’s important to speak regularly to your healthcare providers for a comparison on how your health was before and...
Slow down to a jogging pace where you can hold a conversation or walk for a minute and shake out your limbs. Running with these techniques like nasal breathing can feel uncomfortable at first, so do what you can and always feel free to revert to a form of breathing that’s comfortable ...
The Valsalva maneuver is one of several simple physical actions called vagal maneuvers that act on the vagus nerve to slow your heart rate. Doctors may suggest vagal maneuvers to try and slow your heart when it’s beating too fast.
we all naturally surface several times a night in between sleep stages. If you’re struggling during the day, have a 10 – 30-minute nap. Though it doesn’t make up for poor quality nighttime rest, it can help improve mood and performance. In contrast to the usual hype around 20-minute...
One thing I noticed was that my average heart rate variability (HRV) was about 20 milliseconds lower than it is today. In other words, I’ve seen a significant improvement in HRV in only a few years, despite getting older. (HRV naturally declines with age.) ...