It seems like every week there’s a new wellness trend claiming to help usthinkourselves better.

But there are big questions is it safe?

Does it even work?

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Put simply, holotropic breathwork is meant to help us improve our natural capacity for healing.

Proponents have used it to banish negative thoughts or to manage trauma.

Pregnant women are also advised not to partake.

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The reduced carbon dioxide may even cause seizures.

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