Breathing is an essential function that provides the body with oxygen to support cellular health and energy production. Breathing and mindfulness are both well-documented stress management techniques that can support both mental and physiological health. As such, breathwork can be an important clinical tool to enhance the mental-emotional-spiritual dimensions of wellness. On this episode of "Pathways to Well-Being," we welcome AIC 2025 presenter Dr. Sachin Patel to discuss the importance of breathing, mindfulness, and achieving balance from within. Dr. Patel will outline how breathing impacts the nervous system and how breathwork is an effective strategy for maintaining autonomic balance. In addition to lifestyle changes, focusing on mindful and intuitive breathing can help patients transform not only their mental health but their physiological health too. Listen to the episode, or read a written transcript, by clicking here: https://hubs.ly/Q03nSD5X0 (fb)

What are cortisol curves, and what can they tell us about health? Cortisol levels fluctuate throughout the day, normally peaking in the morning hours and bottoming out at night. How is a dysfunctional cortisol pattern associated with disease? Swipe through these graphics to better understand the factors that affect cortisol secretion, and how they may inform appropriate treatment interventions. Read more about stress hormones and their health implications in the following article: https://hubs.la/Q03nFHfS0 (fb)