The neurological mechanism underlying the effectiveness of deep breathing in emotional regulation involves the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system and the modulation of the amygdala. Deep breathing, particularly slow, diaphragmatic breathing, stimulates the vagus nerve, which is a major component of the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response, counteracting the 'fight or flight' r....
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