Digestive and Liver Health services at Michigan Medicine recognizes the connection between the brain and the gut as a critical component to overall digestive health. Diaphragmatic breathing, or deep breathing, is a proven relaxation technique. There are additional gastrointestinal benefits because the activation of the diaphragm using this technique allows for a gentle massage of the intestines and stomach, aiding with abdominal pain, urgency, bloating and constipation. Learn how to use diaphragmatic breathing with this demonstration video from Megan Riehl, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor. *Note: This video was filmed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. ------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Michigan Medicine’s YouTube channel for upcoming videos and future live streams featuring our experts answering your questions. ------------------------------------------------------- Follow Michigan Medicine on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/umichmedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichmedicine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganMedicine/ #MichiganMedicine #BrainGutConnection #DiaphragmaticBreathing #DeepBreathing #BreathingExercises #Calming #Relaxation #Anxiety #Medicine #Health #Wellness #Healthcare