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The Importance of Deep Breathing Oxygen,
The Invisible Staff and Food of Life!
We are breathing machines and must have oxygen
constantly or we will perish! The more oxygen we can
get into the system, the cleaner our bodies are going to
be and the better we are able to absorb more life-giving
oxygen into the tissues! We want you to know we are
air-gas machines. We live at the bottom of a sea of oxygen- the atmosphere extends 70 miles above us and exerts a
pressure of 14 pounds per square inch. The Latin word
“spira” means oxygen, air and then spirit. The breath of
God and life that goes to every cell in your body is in
fact oxygen and therefore air! Most people are shallow
breathers. They get oxygen in the upper regions of the
lungs but seldom get sufficient oxygen into the deep
lower regions of the lungs. They become oxygen-starved
and pale and lack energy and go-power!
Directions for Filling the Entire Lungs
With Life-Giving Oxygen
Lie flat on your back, either in bed or on the floor,
relax and then slowly inhale through your nose and do
not consciously try to move the upper chest or the
abdominal region. While you are inhaling, place your
hands on your lower ribs, which are known as the
floating ribs. Now – if you are breathing correctly – you
can feel your lower ribs expand. Slowly take in a long,
deep breath. When you feel that your lungs are filled to
full capacity with air – then you can slowly expel the
breath with a long, lip-pursed sigh.Breathing deeply, fully and completely energizes the body, calms the
nerves, fills you with peace and helps keep you youthful. – Paul C. Bragg