MED2028 (SENT ON BEHALF OF DR. KAUSHAL NANAVATI) -- Weekly Wellness PEARL

[Barbara Glover]

Good morning,

Each weekly message includes a technique that can support your well-being and is grounded in scientific evidence and practical application.  Incorporating these strategies into your daily routine can significantly enhance your overall health and wellness.

Breathing Exercises

  *   Scientific Evidence: Breathing exercises can lower stress and enhance emotional regulation.
     *   Reference: Brown, R. P., & Gerbarg, P. L. (2005). Sudarshan Kriya Yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression: Part II-clinical applications and guidelines. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 11(1), 211-218.
  *   Daily Implementation:
     *   Practice deep breathing for 5 minutes each morning.
     *   Use a breathing app during study breaks.
     *   Incorporate breathing exercises before exams to calm nerves.

Have a great day!

Kaushal B. Nanavati, MD FAAFP, ABOIM, ABIHM
Assistant Dean of Wellness
Director, Integrative Medicine and Survivorship
Upstate Cancer Center
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
Upstate Medical University

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