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The Complete HomneaGtuuirdaelthoeHaelribnsg, Nmateutrhaol Hdesaling, and Nutrition  
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Gently become aware of your breath.  
Gently breathe into your belly or tummy by pushing it out like a bal-  
loon and breathing in through your nose. Count one.  
Breathe out by deflating your tummy and exhaling through your  
mouth. Relax your jaw and let go. Do this for a count of two.  
Repeat for two minutes initially, slowly building up to twenty min-  
utes. You can also build up your inhalation time to a count of six, and  
your exhalation time to a count of twelve.  
Sometimes you may feel a little tired or even dizzy after breathing so  
deeply, so take your time and breathe normally for a few minutes  
before attempting to move around again.  
Exercise and Movement  
Some type of exercise is vital. Whether your preference is for football,  
swimming, tennis, whatever, it doesn’t matterjust do it!  
barefoot walking  
Walking barefoot on grass, sand, leaves, or pebbles has a grounding effect  
on the body. It helps to discharge static electricity from the body, calming  
the nervous system. Those who have tried this when they have been  
feeling particularly nervous, excitable, or tired have found that they feel  
calmed, rejuvenated, grounded, or, indeed, lightened; it has a very  
balancing effect.  
dancing  
Dancing seems to come more naturally to women who, from a young age,  
like to move with grace and rhythm. However, I’m not sexist and believe  
dancing is a lovely meditation and joy for all.  
power walking  
Power walking (that is, walking very fast for sustained periods) is not as  
jerky for the body as jogging but is more balanced than running and  
easily sustained. Alongside yoga, it is one of the powerful ways of  
exercising and moving the lymph system.  
yoga  
Yoga is a gentle, relaxing way to move the body safely and without strain. It  
will provide the body with much needed oxygen through its breathing  
strategies and additionally will massage and “exercise” internal organs.  


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