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We all breathe unconsciously and we needn’t put an effort to breathe normally. Still, there are a few optimal ways to breathe for added benefits.

• Use the nose: It helps filter toxins and allergens from the air, thereby preventing them from entering the body, warm air that is too cold and humidify air that is too dry.
• Use the belly: “Belly breathing” is efficient because it pulls the lungs downward, creating negative pressure inside the chest. This brings air into the lungs.

You can also check on it by not overthinking about it, maintaining a helathy lifestyle and checking on the air quality. Taking a few minutes each day to practice breathing techniques can help people form better breathing habits. It can also help people with respiratory conditions manage periods of shortness of breath. (Credits: www.medicalnewstoday.com)

The thoughts that comes us a flash and suddenly disturbs us spoiling the mood are called intrusive thoughts. They can be a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can be a feature of anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Some people experience them as explicit contents and that might lead to keeping these thoughts a secret. Common types of intrusive thoughts include sexual intrusive thoughts, relationship intrusive thoughts, religious intrusive thoughts and violent intrusive thoughts. Several treatment options are available for people experiencing intrusive thoughts. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help a person change how they think and react to these thoughts. Medications for OCD might include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or other antidepressants, such as clomipramine, which is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI). Although people typically use SRIs to treat depression, these drugs can help with OCD symptoms. They can take 8–12 weeks to begin working for intrusive thoughts. (Credits: www.medicalnewstoday.com)