Using the Inhalace is straightforward and relaxing. Here's how:

1. Inhale deeply through the Inhalace, filling your belly with air.
   
2. Hold your breath for a count of five seconds.
   
3. Exhale slowly and evenly through the Inhalace.
   
4. Repeat this process five times, or continue until you feel a sense of calmness.

The Inhalace is designed with a specific length and diameter, creating optimal airflow resistance that encourages deep breathing. This deep breathing is scientifically shown to trigger the body's relaxation response, effectively diminishing stress and anxiety.

The Inhalace offers a healthier alternative to smoking and vaping by mimicking their inhalation and exhalation patterns. This substitution approach effectively replaces the addictive cycle of craving, action, and response with a beneficial habit, aiding in overcoming addiction.

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The Inhalace design is grounded in principles similar to the straw breathing technique, widely recognized by counsellors and psychologists for its calming effects during stress and anxiety. When you breathe through a narrow opening, like a straw or the Inhalace, it naturally slows down your breath. This slower breathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of our nervous system responsible for relaxation and calmness. It facilitates an extended exhalation, signalling the brain to enter a relaxed state. This response is supported by research indicating that controlled breathing can positively impact mental states.

Moreover, the physical presence of the Inhalace, worn around the neck, offers convenience and a tangible focus point. This can make it easier for individuals to shift their attention away from stressors and towards the present moment, aiding in the cultivation of mindfulness and tranquillity.

The tool serves as a practical breathing trainer, especially useful in situations where slowing down breath without aid is challenging.

For detailed research and studies on the effectiveness of controlled breathing techniques, academic databases such as PubMed or Google Scholar offer extensive scientific literature on the topic.

The cue, routine, reward cycle is a fundamental concept that explains how habits form and how they can be changed. Here’s a quick and easy breakdown:

1. Cue: This is the trigger that starts the habit loop. It could be a time of day, a feeling, a location, or any event that tells your brain to go into automatic mode and initiate a behavior.
2. Routine: The routine is the behavior itself, which can be physical, mental, or emotional. It's the habit you're either trying to change (like smoking) or establish (like using the Inhalace).
3. Reward: The reward is what your brain likes from completing the routine, which helps it remember the habit loop in the future. Rewards can be feelings of pleasure, a sense of relaxation, or any form of positive feedback that reinforces the habit.

By understanding this cycle, you can leverage Inhalace as a powerful tool in your journey. Here’s how it fits:

• Cue: Your cue might be a stressful moment or a break during your day—times when you might normally reach for a cigarette or vape.
• Routine: Replace the habit of smoking or vaping with using the Inhalace. Take it in your hands, breathe deeply through it, and allow the calm to wash over you.
• Reward: Feel the immediate benefit of deep, mindful breathing—reduced stress, a sense of calm, and the empowerment of taking a step towards better health.

The Inhalace helps you rewrite the habit loop, offering a healthier routine that satisfies your brain's craving for a reward. It's a simple, elegant solution for transforming your habits and embracing a smoke-free life.

The straw breathing method is a simple breathing technique that can help manage stress, reduce anxiety, and potentially aid in resisting cravings for habits like smoking. Here’s how it works:

1. Take a Comfortable Position: Sit or stand in a comfortable position, keeping your back straight to allow for full lung expansion.
2. Inhale Slowly: Breathe in slowly through your nose, allowing your lungs to fill with air and your abdomen to expand. It’s important to breathe in a controlled manner, aiming for a steady intake of air.
3. Exhale Through the Straw: Place a straw in your mouth (or in the case of Inhalace, use the accessory designed for this purpose). Exhale slowly through the straw, creating a narrow pathway for the air to escape. This should be a controlled and sustained exhalation, usually lasting twice as long as the inhalation.
4. Concentration: Focus on the breathing process, which can help shift your attention away from stressors or cravings, encouraging a state of mindfulness.
5. Repeat: This process is typically repeated for several minutes, or until a feeling of calm is achieved.

The key aspect of straw breathing is the resistance created during exhalation. This resistance increases the pressure needed to expel air, which can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system — the part of the nervous system responsible for the ‘rest and digest’ response. This is in contrast to the ‘fight or flight’ response managed by the sympathetic nervous system, which is often triggered by stress and anxiety.

By lengthening the exhalation phase, straw breathing encourages a reduction in heart rate and promotes relaxation. This method is particularly useful for those who are trying to quit smoking, as it mimics the hand-to-mouth action of smoking and provides a moment of pause and deep breathing that can replace the urge to light a cigarette.

Your Inhalace is made from premium stainless steel. It can easily be cleaned with soap and hot water.

We're a New Zealand based company and for now we only ship throughout New Zealand. No matter where in NZ you live, we offer flat shipping of $8.99 and aim to have the product with you within the next 2 business days.