Quiet, regular, deep breathing is excellent for improving health and wellbeing. It has a calming effect on both body and mind, relaxing muscles and the nervous system whilst quitening thoughts and emotions. On the other hand, breathing that is rapid and shallow can intensify phyiscal tension, anxiety, stress and pain. Regulated and/or deep breathing is very much encouraged during the practice of Yoga, to help the full effects of the yoga exercises to unfold. Additionally, deep regulated breathing greatly enhances any relaxation process and also helps one to sit peacefully for meditation and introspection.
A frequent mistake made when breathing deeply, is to draw the abdomen in as the chest expands, rather than allowing the natural movement of the abdomen to relax forwards. Drawing the abdomen in makes it physically impossible to take a deep breath, as does any tight clothing. Therefore, when practising full deep breaths, first loosen restrictive buttons, belts or clothes and allow the body to relax. Next, as the breath moves gently in and out through the nose, let it be barely audible to your own ears. While regulating the depth and duration of your breath, remain aware of its journey into and out of your body. Take time and let the full benefits of deep breathing wash through you. You will feel revived on every level.

Researchers analyzed the diets of 38,094 Dutch participants from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study and found that for every 5 percent of calories consumed from protein instead of carbohydrate or fat, the risk of developing diabetes increased 30 percent. Increased animal protein intake coincided with increased intakes of saturated fat, cholesterol, and heme iron, and with increased body mass index, waist circumference, and blood pressure. Vegetable protein intake was not associated with diabetes risk. Source article