bA drug-free, side effect-free solution to common stress and mood problems--developed by two physicians b piThe audio exercises included with this book can be accessed online at www.shambhala.comhealingpowerofthebreath. Access instructions are also provided within the book.i pMillions of Americans suffer from mood problems and stress-related issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD. Far too many of them are taking medications that have troublesome side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and disappointing success rates. p In iThe Healing Power of the Breathi, Dr. Richard P. Brown and Dr. Patricia L. Gerbarg provide a different way to treat stress breathing. Drawn from yoga, Buddhist meditation, the Chinese practice of qigong, and other sources, their science-backed methods activate communication pathways between the mind and body to positively impact the brain and calm the stress response. Their anecdotes and easy-to-follow exercises will show you how to apply breathing techniques