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The Importance of Breathing Efficiently
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14:25 - 23:38 (09:13)

This episode discusses the mechanical and chemical aspects of breathing and the importance of breathing efficiently without removing too much carbon dioxide in order for oxygen to be delivered properly to the body's tissues, including the brain.

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Understanding the mechanical and chemical aspects of breathing helps reduce stress efficiently by recognizing the importance of breathing optimally and not over-breathing.
14:25 - 17:14 (02:49)
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Breathing
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Understanding the mechanical and chemical aspects of breathing helps reduce stress efficiently by recognizing the importance of breathing optimally and not over-breathing. The physiological psi pattern of breathing is the most efficient way to reduce stress in real-time.

Chapter
The Importance of Breathing Efficiently
Episode
How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
Podcast
Huberman Lab
In this episode, the complex mechanisms of the lungs and breathing are explained, including how oxygen is delivered to the body and the dangers of over-breathing.
17:14 - 20:28 (03:14)
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Lungs
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In this episode, the complex mechanisms of the lungs and breathing are explained, including how oxygen is delivered to the body and the dangers of over-breathing. The importance of the avioli and larynx are also discussed.

Chapter
The Importance of Breathing Efficiently
Episode
How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The phrenic nerve, responsible for controlling the diaphragm muscle, can also sense things as it has both motor neurons and sensory neurons.
20:28 - 23:38 (03:10)
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Phrenic Nerve
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The phrenic nerve, responsible for controlling the diaphragm muscle, can also sense things as it has both motor neurons and sensory neurons. These neurons control the contraction of muscles allowing our lungs to expand when we inhale.

Chapter
The Importance of Breathing Efficiently
Episode
How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
Podcast
Huberman Lab