Summary of Richard P. Brown & Patricia L. Gerbarg's The Healing Power of the Breath

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The stress response system is what helps us cope with stress. It is the body’s way of dealing with stress by increasing cortisol, adrenaline, and other excitatory neurotransmitters. If this goes on for too long, the stress-response system may become exhausted, leading to a state of depression, chronic fatigue, and overreactivity. #2 The parasympathetic nervous system, which is the healing part of the nervous s