It is surprising how little we know about our breathing habits and how respiration affects physical and mental fitness.Respiration is a supreme physiological requirement for survival of brain and body but also a vital need if we wish to enjoy good health and abundant energy.

We each will inhale approximately 25,000 breaths per day and an unconscious process. These breaths are usually shallow. Fortunately for our survival, even when we are unaware of it, the respiratory pump of nature relentlessly continues to supply us with energy from cradle to the grave. It would be wise to appreciate this lifeline and know more about the process.

Starting with self examination…
Are you a shallow breather or do you consciously aim take slower, deeper breaths?
Can you take a deep breath at will or do you find it difficult?
Do you generally breathe through your nose or mouth?
Do you suffer from sinus or asthma – conditions which detrimentally affect respiration?
How long can you hold your breath after inhaling? and after exhaling?
Do you sometimes suddenly realise that your respiration is lazy or its rhythm interrupted?
When does your breathing rate quicken?
Do you sometimes find one nostril blocked?

Examples of some of the benefits of improved breathing are obvious in overcoming health problems and increasing energy levels. But there are other benefits, some of them being very important regarding mental fitness and intellectual creativity.

If you are a mouth breather instead of drawing energy towards the brain through the nasal passages, it will tend to dull the intellect. So be sure to breathe through the nose.

Regular deep breathing provides more oxygen to help brain and energy levels.The brain will need the lion’s share of available oxygen just to keep it operating.

Gaining a measure of control of your respiration gives you not only increased vitality but an increased sense of control of your life. After all, your breath, although an invisible connection, is actually your life line.

Many people get the chance of learning various first aid training courses etc during their student lives. This is a good thing for sure but those who don’t get that opportunity aren’t that lucky. However, in current times, as a large number of people are suffering from various heart related problems, it has become significant like never before to gain some idea about the basic heart functioning so that you can be at least in a position to take the evasive action if some of your close family members or pals get a sudden cardiac arrest. Carry on reading to know more about various life saving methods.

What is the importance of CPR? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation aka CPR is actually an essential life-saving process operated on those who suffers from unexpected heart attack or cardiac arrest. This process helps to ease the brain functioning or more precisely it helps to continue the oxygen flow to the brain of the patient. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation basically ensures that the heart gets artificial support until the doctor or a more methodical system takes charge of the whole thing. CPR is given by using the palms in a way that is useful to compress the chest to an adequate depth (minimum 80-100 of such compressions). Successful implementation of CPR makes sure that the human heart receives appropriate assistance to pump blood besides sustaining the blood circulation process in the patient’s body.

According to the latest research reports, the number of patients getting heart attacks or getting affected by various heart related diseases is increasing with each passing day; not only in Asia but in various parts of Europe and America too this trend is quite shocking. The most crucial aspect of a cardiac arrest is the fact that you have to take action within minutes of the occurrence of the mishap; you just can’t afford to take too much time and hence comes the necessity of a vital process like CPR. The fundamental application of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation itself assures that the patient’s blood flow and the supply of oxygen don’t get hampered and it reduces severe brain damages as well. CPR is of utmost importance because if it is instructed properly then you will be able to save many lives; most of the minor heart troubles can be solved by an apt dose of CPR.

Undergoing a basic first aid training program covering CPR means you will be able to gain knowledge on various aspects of the following health problems; Adult CPR, Child CPR, Choking, Drowning, Respiratory problems and how to use an epi pen, Spinal injuries and bracing etc.