In this insightful episode, investigative journalist and bestselling author James Nestor shares the hidden dangers of improper breathing. Many of us unconsciously over-breathe or mouth-breathe, leading to a myriad of health issues ranging from stress to poor sleep. 🤔 Nestor outlines four crucial breathing techniques designed to retrain our nervous system, ultimately fostering better health.
This discussion is particularly beneficial for anyone struggling with stress, snoring, or feelings of fatigue upon waking. By focusing on the importance of nasal breathing, we learn how it enhances oxygen efficiency and can mitigate the harmful effects of modern lifestyles that alter our airways. Nestor emphasizes that since we breathe approximately 20,000 times a day, adjusting our breathing patterns could significantly enhance our overall well-being.
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Nestor also introduces valuable resources. Check out these recommended books:
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Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0241679613?tag=viralnotely-20
Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41SVPN9?tag=viralnotely-20
Ferment by Prof. Tim Spector: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1529932327?tag=viralnotely-20
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Don’t miss these mentions:
Breath Reset: https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/audioform
Breath by James Nestor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0241289122?tag=viralnotely-20
Asthma & Anxiety, Biological Psychology (2022): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301051122000473?via%3Dihub
Different Breathing Techniques in Asthma Management, Thorax (2006): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16517572/
61% Self-Identify as Mouth Breathers, Sleep Review (2015): https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/breathing-disorders/snoring/61-self-identify-mouth-breathers/#:~:text=A%20new%20%E2%80%9CAbout%20Last%20Night%E2%80%9D%20online%20survey,respondents%20identify%20themselves%20as%20mouth%20breathers%20.
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