Q: My life partner has been diagnosed with respiratory reactive disease. He is normally a cyclist and hiker. He was ill a great deal last fall and winter. What do you recommend he do to stay healthy ...

Q I have chronic hyperventilation syndrome, which I find most distressing. Have you come across this condition? And, apart from Buteyko Breathing Therapy, what help might I seek? A Hyperventilation is ...

Real Simple has published a detailed guide on the 4-7-8 breathing technique, a method designed to calm the nervous system and promote relaxation. Developed by Dr. Andrew Weil and rooted in ancient ...

The 4-7-8 breathing technique, rooted in ancient yogic practice and popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil, is drawing renewed interest for its ability to calm the nervous system and promote better sleep.

Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3, but some experts believe a different set of numbers -- 4-7-8 -- comes much closer to doing the trick. The 4-7-8 technique is ...