Breath is life

Proper breathing has far-reaching health benefits

There’s a reason tai chi, yoga, and meditation all put a special emphasis on breathing—it’s because most people don’t breathe enough. When our breathing is adequate, the blood and tissues are being fully oxygenated and nourished for optimum metabolism. IvanMikhaylov/iStock/Thinkstock

To fully oxygenate your blood, you will need to fill your lungs with enough air on each breath.