Saturday, March 6, 2010

March 05 - The Omnipotent Power of Breath, Part 2‏

Dear Friends,

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Be Well.

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The Omnipotent Power of Breath, Part 2

The science of breathing

By Patricia A. Muehsam, M.D.

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In Part I, I discussed correct or natural breathing and the difference between abdominal and chest breathing. In Part 2, I will explain the science of breathing.

Western medicine, in its infinitely advanced technological wizardry, sometimes loses touch with simple concepts and techniques that can have profound effects on our health. Breathing is one such example. Yet we have Western physiology to thank, for it allows me to detail the hows and whys of this powerful process below.

First, a little digression for a review of respiratory physiology and the nervous system.

The autonomic nervous system. In the Western medical worldview, the autonomic nervous system is the control center for bodily functions. This nervous system consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. These two work in opposition to one another, like a toggle switch. When the sympathetic nervous system is on, the parasympathetic system is off, and vice versa.

What the sympathetic system does. This is the “fight or flight” nervous system. It is a fabulous system and serves us well when we need to be physically active, run around the block, be vigilant in our thinking, or be mentally or physically focused.

For example, it sends blood and nerve impulses to our muscles when we need to run. It increases heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate—all necessary increases to help us run around that block. It inhibits digestion, relaxation, and sleep and can inhibit sexual function.

What the parasympathetic system does. The parasympathetic system allows for the activation of our “vegetative functions”: digestion, sleep, relaxation, and certain aspects of sexual function. When it is on, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate are reduced. The body’s natural restorative and self-healing mechanisms are engaged when the parasympathetic system is engaged.

Abdominal breathing and chest breathing have immediate effects on our health. How we initiate our breath has immediate effects on our health. If we start breathing with the chest, not with the abdomen, the sympathetic nervous system is engaged.

If we initiate our breath with the abdomen, abdominal breathing as I described in Part 1, the parasympathetic nervous system is engaged. These nervous system effects are instantaneous, given the nature of the physiologic mechanisms involved.

In Parts 3 and 4, I will revisit the link between breath and emotions, explain how chest breathing can cause and aggravate illness, the benefits of abdominal breathing, and offer suggestions for practicing abdominal breathing.

Part 1: theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30474/

Dr. Muehsam is a physician, musician, and writer in New York City. Her e-mail is: transformationalmedicine@gmail.com

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How to Digitally Record/Video a UFO sighting:

Como registar digitalmente ou gravar um vídeo de um avistamento de um UFO:

Stabilize the camera on a tripod. If there is no tripod, then set it on top of a stable, flat surface. If that is not possible lean against a wall to stabilize your body and prevent the camera from filming in a shaky, unsteady manner.

Estabilize a camera com um tripé. Se não tiver um tripé, então coloque-a em cima de uma superfície estável. Se não for possível, então encoste-se a uma parede para estabilizar o corpo e evitar que a camera registe de maneira tremida e instável.

Provide visual reference points for comparison. This includes the horizon, treetops, lampposts, houses, and geographical landmarks (i.e., Horsetooth Reservoir, Mt. Adams, etc.) Provide this in the video whenever is appropriate and doesn’t detract from what your focus is, the UFO.

Forneça pontos visuais de referência para comparação. Isso inclui o horizonte, cimo das árvores, postes de iluminação, pontos de referência geográficos (como o Reservatório de Horsetooth, Mone Adams, etc) Forneça esses pontos no vídeo sempre que for apropriado e não se distraia do que é o seu foco, o UFO/a Nave.

Narrate your videotape. Provide details of the date, time, location, and direction (N,S,E,W) you are looking in. Provide your observations on the weather, including approximate temperature, windspeed, any visible cloud cover or noticeable weather anomalies or events. Narrate on the shape, size, color, movements, approximate altitude of the UFO, etc and what it appears to be doing. Also include any unusual physical, psychological or emotional sensations you might have. Narrate any visual reference points on camera so they correlate with what the viewer will see, and thereby will be better able to understand.

Faça a narração do vídeo. Forneça pormenores sobre a data, hora, local e direcção (Norte, Sul, Este, Oeste) que está a observar. Faça observações sobre as condições atmosféricas, incluindo a temperatura aproximada, velocidade do vento, quantidade de nuvens, anomalias ou acontecimentos meteorológicos evidentes. Descreva a forma, o tamanho, a cor, os movimentos, a altitude aproximada onde se encontra o UFO/nave, etc e o que aparenta estar a fazer. Inclua também quaisquer aspectos pouco habituais de sensações físicas, psicológicas ou emocionais que possa ter. Faça a narração de todos os pontos de referência visual que o espectador irá ver e que, deste modo, será capaz de compreender melhor.

Be persistent and consistent. Return to the scene to videotape and record at this same location. If you have been successful once, the UFO sightings may be occurring in this region regularly, perhaps for specific reasons unknown, and you may be successful again. You may also wish to return to the same location at a different time of day (daylight hours) for better orientation and reference. Film just a minute or two under “normal” circumstances for comparison. Write down what you remember immediately after. As soon as you are done recording the experience/event, immediately write down your impressions, memories, thoughts, emotions, etc. so it is on the record in writing. If there were other witnesses, have them independently record their own impressions, thoughts, etc. Include in this exercise any drawings, sketches, or diagrams. Make sure you date and sign your documentation.

Seja persistente e não contraditório. Volte ao local da cena e registe o mesmo local. Se foi bem sucedido uma vez, pode ser que nessa região ocorram avistamentos de UFOs/naves com regularidade, talvez por razões específicas desconhecidas, e talvez possa ser novamente bem sucedido. Pode também desejar voltar ao mesmo lugar a horas diferentes do dia (durante as horas de luz)para ter uma orientação e referência melhor. Filme apenas um ,inuto ou dois em circunstâncias “normais” para ter um termo de comparação. Escreva tudo o que viu imediatamente após o acontecimento. Logo após ter feito o registo da experiência/acontecimento, escreva imediatamente as impressões, memórias, pensamentos, emoções, etc para que fiquem registadas por escrito. Se houver outras testemunhas, peça-lhes para registar independentemente as suas próprias impressões, pensamentos, etc. Inclua quaisquer desenhos, esbolos, diagramas. Certifique-se que data e assina o seu documento/testemunho.

Always be prepared. Have a digital camera or better yet a video camera with you, charged and ready to go, at all times. Make sure you know how to use your camera (and your cell phone video/photo camera) quickly and properly. These events can occur suddenly, unexpectedly, and often quite randomly, so you will need to be prepared.

Esteja sempre preparado, Tenha sempre uma camera digital, melhor ainda, uma camera vídeo consigo, carregada e pronta a usar sempre que necessário. Certifique-se que sabe como lidar com a sua camera (ou com o seu celular/camera fotográfica) rápida e adequadamente. Esses acontecimentos podem acontecer súbita e inesperadamente e, por vezes, acidentalmente, por isso, necessita estar preparado.

Look up. Be prepared. Report. Share.

Olhe para cima, Esteja preparado, Relate, Partilhe.

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