Rebirthing (Breathing)
Unsafe with pregnancy
It is the belief that correct breathing technique and practices can relieve pain, cure disease and promote wellbeing. The therapy process attempts to mentally take you through your birth process, but without the trauma or negativity that you originally experienced. This proposes to release your blocked emotions and energy, and thus allow you to form trusting relationships
Caution
Poor breathing technique can lead to oxygen deprivation that damages the brain
Some practitioners attempt a simulation of your birth by placing you in a 'womb-like' environment, or submerge you in a bathtub; be aware of the possible risks
There have been associated complications uncluding death
It is banned in many countries
Therapy for:
Depression
Anxiety
Chronic pain
PTSD
ADHD
Addictions
Low self-esteem
Behavioural issues in adults and children
Breath-based meditation may improve:
Respiratory and Lung health
Stress management
Focus
Mindfullness
Comments
Invented by Leonard Orr
It does not have the backing of the scientific community
There is no evidence of its efficacy
When used only as an accompaniment to meditation, it is likely to be beneficial to lung health
Diabetes: Use with caution
Unsafe with children
Most Searched Interventions
Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy)
This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing
Faith Healing
This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people
Ginger
The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations
Cannabidiol. CBD Oil
Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
