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How to calm your mind with breathing, according to science

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Breathing is an immediate tool available to a human being to self-regulate emotions.

Relationship between our breath, body and brain has been known for at least 1,500 years .

Breathing sends signals from our body to our brain through the vagal nerve, and slower and deeper breaths activate the nerve more potently.

New research suggests that slow breathing may have profound effects on emotion in mice.

Breathe through your nose filters the air, humidifies it and regulates its temperature.

Nasal breathing may also have a larger impact on the autonomic system that makes it more calming, Dallaghan said.

Consider seeing a breath coach or facilitator.

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