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Sep 28, 2022 1 min, 9 secs

Taking a deep breath can do so much more than calm anxiety and lower your heart rate.

A recent study found that a type of breath training, paired with an over-the-counter breathing device, can help lower blood pressure (BP) by almost 10 points.

The specific type of breathwork used in the study for lowering BP is high-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training, (IMST), which involves taking 30 resisted breaths a day for five to 10 minutes through a handheld device that provides resistance.

High blood pressure can lead to a slew of health issues, such as heart attack and stroke, as well as aneurysms, cognitive decline, and kidney failure.

Ahead, Craighead breaks down everything you need to know about breath training for lowering blood pressure.

People with high BP tend to have this system overactivated and the deep breathing techniques with IMST likely lower the activity.

Thus far Craighead says they’ve seen that the BP benefits of IMST aren’t really impacted by age, sex, or body weight, suggesting IMST will be generally effective at lowering BP in most people.

He says researchers are still studying various patient populations though, as such, we don’t currently know how effective IMST is for people with serious chronic illnesses.

If you’re interested in trying breathwork for lowering blood pressure, consult your doctor before purchasing any devices and practicing at home.

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