Breathwork & Science | Part 2
Here are FIVE (more) things you probably didn’t know when it comes to breathwork and the evidence-based science behind it.
"Reduce Inflammation Markers by 34% Using Breathwork Techniques"
Research in The International Journal of Psychophysiology found a 34% reduction in inflammatory markers like CRP in participants practicing daily breathwork for a month, especially techniques such as alternate nostril breathing.
(source: Othership | Immersive Sauna + Ice Bath)
"Alkalize Your Blood and Balance pH with Breathwork, 48% Effective"
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine published a study titled "The Role of Controlled Breathing in Blood pH Regulation", showing that breathwork techniques like controlled inhaling and exhaling were 48% effective in balancing blood pH for participants suffering from hyperventilation.
(source: Othership | Immersive Sauna + Ice Bath)
"Improve Sleep Quality by 40% with Breath-Based Relaxation"
The Journal of Sleep Research study "Impact of Breath-Control Techniques on Sleep Quality" indicated that participants practicing breathwork before bed experienced a 40% improvement in sleep quality after three weeks.
(source: MDPI)
"30% Reduction in PTSD Symptoms through Breathwork"
In the Journal of Trauma and Recovery, "Breathwork’s Impact on PTSD Symptoms" showed that trauma patients experienced a 30% decrease in PTSD symptoms, supporting the use of breathwork for mental health recovery.
(source: MDPI)
"Lower Cortisol Levels by 23% in 10 Minutes of Breathwork"
The study "Controlled Breathing and Cortisol Reduction" in the Journal of Clinical Psychology showed that just 10 minutes of guided breathwork reduced cortisol by an average of 23%, aiding in stress management.
(source: MDPI)