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Kat Storr

‘It really does work’ - Dr Amir Khan reveals 16-second breathing technique to alleviate stress

Dr Amir Khan next to woman doing box breathing outside.

There’s no getting away from it - life is stressful. All of us experience times when life just feels harder, and sadly, stress has an impact on all aspects of our lives, from mood and sleep to appetite and relationships.

Being able to recognise when you’re stressed and having some tools to help lower your cortisol levels is really important. One way that GP Dr Amir Khan thinks we can all help ourselves is by using breathing techniques. Speaking to co-host Cherry Healey on their No Appointment Necessary podcast, he says: “The best way to talk to your nervous system is through breathing.”

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