Healing Breath by Kristie Karima Burns, MH, ND

The other day I happened to be in a room with a reiki master when I experienced a tightening of my chest. It was uncomfortable but it was not unexpected. I had just eaten a bagle with lox and cream cheese and raw onion. A lot of bread does not agree with me and raw onions never do. I should have known better. So I commented that I was going to excuse myself for a glass of water. Instead I was offered a treatment. Her comment was, "you should not be in THAT much pain from some onions". Just another example of how, as a healer, it is often most difficult to heal oneself!

After a few moments in the chair, she commented that I was not breathing. My breath was so shallow that I was not getting enough oxygen to my heart and chest and entire body. Not surprising. It had been a stressful day and the event I was at was one I felt "forced" to attend - I was eager to get back to my own world and was not feeling very comfortable.

She lead me through a simple exercise:

Breathe as deeply as you can in through your nose.

Hold the oxygen there in your lungs.

Breathe out.

Repeat 10 times or as needed.

After this I was completely pain free.

It is amazing how we can so often forget the most basic things of life.

So next time you have pain or are feeling anxious or unwell - try to breathe and see if it helps you. It is free and only takes a few moments so it is worth a try! And remember - if that does not work, drink a large glass of water. Many issues in our life are also caused by slight dehydration.

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www.TheNaturalLivingChannel.com

Blessings & Health,
Kristie Karima Burns, MH, ND
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