Review of
Take A Deep Breath: A Simple Exercise
Guide to Increasing Your Oxygen Intake, by Meera Patricia Kerr
and Sandra A. McLanahan, ISBN 9780757004810
Five out of five stars
Exercises easy to perform and good for you
There is no
question that humans possess excess lung capacity. The fact that people can
have an entire lung surgically removed and still live well is proof. Therefore,
it is also certain that there are areas of the lungs where the air is not refreshed
on a regular basis. Stagnant air is a breeding ground for pathogens, and those
areas of the lungs are no exceptions. Given the current Covid pandemic, it
makes sense that doing all you can to refresh the air in your lungs is a
healthy choice.
I can remember
hearing about the health effects of deep abdominal breathing in my youth, both
from the media and in school health classes. The positive health effects of
controlled, relaxed breathing has also been known for a long time.
Therefore,
there is really nothing new in this book. However, that does not in any way
diminish the value of knowing how your lungs function and the simple, effective
exercises that can help you relax and clear your lungs of stagnant air. In the
modern world, we all need simple, effective solutions to manage stress and improve
our health. Even partial solutions that can have significant benefits are worthy
additions to your personal toolset.
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