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paced respiration

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paced respiration (pāsdˑresˑ·p·rāˑ·shn),
n a relaxation method that involves the practice of slow, deep breathing when one is faced with anxiety-provoking stimuli.


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They include: lifestyle changes, paced respiration and herbal remedies.
Robert Freedman, Director, Behavioral Medicine Division and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wayne State University in Detroit, paced respiration was effective in controlling the frequency and intensity of hot flashes, with decreases averaging between 50 to 60 percent.
For women who need relief from mild hot flashes, NAMS recommends first considering lifestyle changes, such as strategies to keep the body cool, participating in regular exercise, and using paced respiration.
 
 
 
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