Keeping “regular” might be a matter of irregular breathing

Let’s face it, constipation can be a very unpleasant experience — downright painful, even. Colon hydrotherapy is great for this, but we always like to mention other options as well. Thanks to a breathing technique developed by Russian doctors, passing waste doesn’t have to be so bad.

On his website “NormalBreathing.com,” Dr. Artour Rakhimov suggests a breathing exercise you can do while sitting on the toilet that will provide relief from constipation and its pain. Its steps are as follows:

* While sitting on the toilet, inhale slowly using your abdominal muscles, and exhale by relaxing your diaphragm – this slow breathing will increase blood oxygen levels.

* At the end of one of your slow exhales, pinch your nostrils and hold your breath until you feel you need to breathe again.

* When you release your nostrils, instead of following your urge to take a deep breath, take a shorter one using your diaphragm, and then immediately relax it.

What you’re trying to do is maintain your urge for a deep breath for 1 to 2 minutes in this manner, with simultaneous relaxation of all body muscles.

According to Dr. Rakhimov’s site “If you do this exercise, increased O2 and CO2 concentrations will bring quick relief from constipation and possible pain.”

And, as we mentioned, another way to help with intestinal blockage is to get a colonic. Obviously detoxification with colonics isn’t something you can do on your own, but many have felt relief from their constipation symptoms with the help of trained colonic irrigation specialist.

Whether you’re just looking to detox, or you’re feeling seriously blocked-up, our Santa Monica and Palos Verdes wellness specialists are here to help. Don’t hesitate to contact us today:

Palos Verdes: 310-392-9190
Santa Monica: 310-399-1722

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