Chapter
The Impact of Breathing on Hormones and Sleep
39:57 - 47:27 (07:30)
Breathing patterns during waking hours can significantly affect sleep and reduce sleep apnea. Additionally, breathing patterns during sleep can help to optimize estrogen and testosterone levels regardless of whether one has ovaries or testes.
Clips
Our sense of smell can greatly impact our hormone levels, memories, and ability to recognize mates and loved ones.
39:57 - 42:45 (02:48)
Science
Summary
Our sense of smell can greatly impact our hormone levels, memories, and ability to recognize mates and loved ones. Studies have shown that pheromones can even be detected on clothing and used to evoke mate-seeking behavior in humans.
ChapterThe Impact of Breathing on Hormones and Sleep
EpisodeHow to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen
PodcastHuberman Lab
Breathing can significantly impact both sleep and hormone levels, even during waking hours.
42:46 - 47:27 (04:41)
Sleep, Hormones
Summary
Breathing can significantly impact both sleep and hormone levels, even during waking hours. Sleep apnea and poor patterns of breathing during sleep have been associated with lower levels of estrogen and testosterone.