Although you can't increase the size of your lungs with aerobic activity or breathing exercises, you can improve their efficiency. Improved cardio-respiratory function increases the levels of oxygen that are pumped into your bloodstream, where it is transferred to your muscles to provide energy. Create additional space in your lungs by pulling up your shoulders towards the ears, while at the end of inhalation phase. Always be gentle when taking a breath, so you don't strain or injure yourself. Add weight for resistance. When lying on your back, you can increase the effort level of the an exercise by placing a book on your abdomen. Remove the book immediately if you experience any discomfort. Breathing exercises can help you gain control in stressful situations, but the best place to practice the techniques is in a safe, calm environment. As with other forms of meditation, you will be able to focus best when you are not distracted. Practice in a dark or dimly lit room. Light candles, if you wish, to create a warm and peaceful ambience. Turn off the TV and silence the ringer on your phone. It will be easier to focus on your breathing if you are not distracted. Breathing exercises are often more effective when you are not full. Although it can take up to four hours for food to completely pass out of the stomach, you don't need to wait for it to be completely empty. Whenever possible, wait an hour or two after the end of a meal to begin your breathing exercises. Always try to adopt a relaxed posture when doing breathing exercises, and be careful not to strain yourself. Practice at a comfortable pace if you are struggling to hold a breath for a certain count, hold it for a lower count at first and gradually work up to it. If you begin to hyperventilate or become light-headed, slow your breathing until you feel better and stand up slowly. If you have arthritis of the neck or any other spinal condition, check with your doctor before trying any exercises that involve moving or bending the neck or back. Never experiment with holding your breath as long as you can - this can be extremely dangerous, even fatal.

Summary: Increase your lung capacity. Create a peaceful environment. Wait an hour or two after eating. Avoid injury.

Cell phones are easily the greatest distraction in modern society. Research indicates that, on average, people check their cell phones 150 times every day, or every six minutes in a 16 hour day. This cacophony does not promote a peaceful environment. Simply turn off all nonessential notifications facebook, twitter, game updates, and email as your default setting. Make a few scheduled times throughout the day to check all your notifications. Work on your time-management skills. It is not uncommon to have several unfinished projects lined up around the house or work. The list may seem unending household chores, unanswered mail, balancing the checkbook, hungry pets but many of these projects can be completed in rather short time if you focus on completing them immediately. Adopt a "one-minute rule" mentality as most of unfinished chores can be completed in less than two minutes. By completing these projects as quickly as possible, it will remove many of the small, irritable distractions you deal with on a daily basis. Keep a short to-do list to keep your day organized and efficient. By writing your tasks down on a piece of paper, you can let that thought leave your mind. An unclean environment is not pleasant to anybody's eyes and a large amount of clutter lying around causes stress. Eyes are very attentive and subtly pick up many details of the surrounding area. Clutter does not allow you to focus your thoughts or attention because of all the visual distractions. Clean your desk, walls, and counters in your home and office of all unnecessary possessions so that you are not easily distracted. The same goes for digital clutter. Dozens of desktop icons, opened programs, games, or instant messaging all compete for attention. Removing these items will help your focus. Or, cancel your cable or satellite subscription. There are fewer time consuming distractions than the television. Indeed, the average person watches between 37-40 hours of television each week. Cable or satellite television now offers nearly two hundred channels. Think about the amount of time you waste simply surfing through all of these stations and end up watching nothing. If peace in the house is not a strong motivator, think about cost. The average cable package is now more than $100 per month, or $1,200 per year.

Summary: Turn off cell phone notifications. Complete unfinished tasks. Remove clutter. Unplug the television.

You will apply Advantix to various locations along your dog's back. Having your dog in the standing position will help you apply Advantix more easily and accurately on his skin. If your dog tends to be a bit squirmy, you can have someone gently restrain your dog while you apply the Advantix. Use your fingers to part the fur until you can see the skin. Advantix needs to be applied to the skin for maximum effectiveness. The first location where you will apply the Advantix is at the start of your dog's back, right near the base of his neck. Small and medium dogs will need three Advantix applications along their backs. Large and extra-large dogs will need four Advantix applications along their backs. If your dog is extremely furry, it may be helpful to clip away a little bit of hair to make it easier to apply the Advantix. Gently place the tip of the tube on your dog's skin. Squeeze about 1/3 or 1/4 of the Advantix onto the skin, depending on how many applications your dog will need. You want to be careful not to apply too much Advantix to the skin; this could cause the product to get on your dog's hair and drip down his side. Not only will this waste the product, but it increases the likelihood that your dog may ingest the Advantix. Advantix should not be applied if the skin is wet or broken. Dry your dog's skin if it is wet. If the skin is broken, do not apply the Advantix and contact your veterinarian. It is not necessary to massage the product into the skin after applying it. Another reason not to massage the product into your dog's skin is that Advantix can be harmful to human skin. The remaining applications should be spaced at least a few inches apart down your dog's back. For large and extra-large dogs, the last dose should be near the top of the tail. For small and medium dogs, the last dose should be near the middle of the back. Avoid petting the dog for several hours after application, as you may wipe the product off the skin. It might be best to apply Advantix shortly before the dog goes to bed to minimize the chances of accidentally wiping it off.
Summary: Have your dog stand up. Part your dog's fur. Apply the Advantix.