Bestselling author James Nestor reveals how improper breathing can lead to health issues that include poor sleep, asthma, chronic congestion, ADHD, and anxiety. He shares research-backed techniques to identify and correct your breathing habits, highlighting the numerous health benefits of nasal breathing.
James Nestor is a science journalist and award-winning author of the book Breath. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Outside, Scientific American, The New York Times and more.
Resources Mentioned
James' Website: https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/
Jame's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesnestor/
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735213615
Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0547985525
Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/
Falim Sugar Free Chewing Gum: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GR1WO0
SnoreLab: https://www.snorelab.com/
SnoreClock: https://ralphsapps.com/
Full Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Why Humans Are the Worst Breathers and Why We Should Care
04:00 The Importance of Nasal Breathing
05:59 Ways to Identify if You're a Mouth Breather and How to Fix It
09:46 What Is Oral Posture and Why Is It Important?
16:29 The Problem with Straightening Your Teeth
20:35 How to Improve Nasal Breathing
22:19 The Benefits of Nasal Breathing and Deep Breaths
27: 55 The Functions of the Left Nostril vs. Right Nostril
30:26 The Correct Way to Exhale
31:37 Breathing Techniques
37:19 Is It Possible to Overbreathe?
39:30 The Vital Role of the Underutilized Diaphragm
44:44 The Immediate Impact of Breathing Correctly
46:45 How to Fix Your Posture for Optimized Breathing
48:36 Products to Aid Better Breathing
51:24 Why You Should Learn to Hold Your Breath
56:33 The Benefits of Freediving
59:18 Best Breathing Techniques for Kids
01:01:19 Apps to Help You Track and Improve Your Breathing
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