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[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The way you breathe directly influences your blood pressure readings. Medical researchers at major heart centers have documented how deep, mindful breathing triggers a cascade of calming effects throughout your body. Each controlled breath activates your parasympathetic nervous system, naturally lowering both heart rate and blood pressure.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

You don't even need to actually meditate:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0OBgihk2f8