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Six-Pillar Series – Breath Optimization #335

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The Amygdala's Role in Halting Breathing and Fear Response

The amygdala can halt breathing by creating a state of apnea./nThe amygdala has a direct route to the brainstem nuclei, allowing it to inhibit breathing./nThe amygdala's ability to stop breathing is a new and fascinating discovery./nAn increase in CO2 levels triggers a primal form of fear known as chemoreceptive fear./nA chronic cycle of anxiety may be caused by fear due to high levels of CO2.

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