This works I've just read it in a over 60's magazine..I do it every night..
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Whether you find it hard to fall asleep, repeatedly wake for your slumber at annoying hours, or toss and turn all night, the “4-7-8” breathing trick will be your godsend. It simply involves breathing in through your nose for four seconds, holding your breath for seven seconds, and exhaling through your mouth for eight seconds. The studied combination of numbers has a chemical-like effect on the brain, and slows one’s heart rate and soothes one to sleep.
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Bee70 christine26761
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Wow....will give that a try tonight !!
christine26761 Bee70
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great....anything is worth a try......this is the only way I ever get off to sleep...even if I get up for the toilet in the night, I go back to bed and if needed..I just to it again...I was shocked that something soooo easy actually works..better still it's FREE..lol..have a lovely day, it's 6.45pm..after the news..it's DVD time for us...mmm..not soooo exciting is it?......it's been raining on and off today, so a DVD is required..:-) xxxx
Bee70 christine26761
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Must remember to get into a routine but agree it can help, just got to master the technique.
It's a sunny morning here so far in West London. Enjoy your DVD.
christine26761 Bee70
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Bee70 christine26761
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christine26761 Bee70
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beautiful morning. down under..lots of birds singing..it's 22 degrees Celsius..lovely and clear..in for a great weekend....
Bee70 christine26761
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I did try the breathing technique last night and it helped a little but kept getting disturbed with my awful cough throughout the night. Hopefully one my cold clears up, I will benefit more with my sleep.
Thanks once again for the advice. x
christine26761 Bee70
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PiliPalaB4ch christine26761
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I will definitely give this a try tonight, after a very restless night, I am exhausted today! Not such a good day today, even my clothes hurt me today Never mind, the sun is out here, so I will try and wrap up and take the dog for a walk later.
All the best, hope you have a reasonable day today. Enjoy your DVD
christine26761 PiliPalaB4ch
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angela06033 christine26761
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jeannie300950 christine26761
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I have been using this breathing technique for years. It is actually a yoga exercise wich I used to practice, it helped me over 40 years ago when I was having my children, as I couldn't use gas and air. My children use it as well when they need to relax. Keep it up also try it when you feel anxious or worried about something.
christine26761 jeannie300950
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Bee70 jeannie300950
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I used to do yoga and did find the breathing techniques quite relaxing. I need to do it more on a regular basis myself.