Millions of people suffer from sleep disorders, with insomnia being the most common. To remain fit and healthy, it’s also important to develop the right sleeping habits. For those who are having difficulties with getting good shuteye, Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., suggests simple breathing exercises. Here are some methods worth trying.

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Lisa M. Cannon M.D
A practical guide to getting better sleep
Lisa M. Cannon M.D March 3, 2020 Uncategorized
breathing, breathing exercises, deep sleep, sleep
Millions of people suffer from sleep
disorders, with insomnia being the most
common. To remain fit and healthy, it’s
also important to develop the right
sleeping habits. For those who are having
difficulties with getting good shuteye, Lisa
M. Cannon, M.D., suggests simple
breathing exercises. Here are some
methods worth trying.
Diaphragmatic breathing
This exercise can be done while seated or
lying down. To do this exercise, put one
hand on the belly and the other hand on the upper chest. Breathe deeply and observe
the stomach rise before exhaling from the nose. Observe as the abdomen rises and
falls with every deep breath. As the steps are repeated, the body will slow down
breathing, calming the body and preventing shortness of breath that can cause
discomfort, especially when lying down.

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The alternate nostril breathing exercise
A person must be comfortably seated before doing this activity. With crossed legs,
place the left hand on the knee and the right thumb against the nose. Once in this
position, do a deep exhale. With the right nostril closed, inhale with the left nostril.
Afterward, open the right nostril and exhale fully with the left. Do this alternating
exercise for around five minutes. Aside from winding down the body for sleep, doing
this repeatedly releases tension that might have settled in a person’s body throughout
the day.
Doing these simple breathing exercises calms not just the body but also the mind,
according to Lisa M. Cannon, M.D. In many cases, sleeping disorders can be triggered
by stress and anxiety. By focusing on normalizing breathing, the body is preparing
itself to enter sleep mode.
Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., is a board-certified pulmonary disease and critical care
physician with a private practice in Bergen County, New Jersey. For more reads on
health and medicine, visit this page.
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