Chapter
The Neuroscience of Breathing
52:10 - 1:00:24 (08:14)
The discovery of the paraphacial nucleus neurons has given insights into how different patterns of breathing affect the brain's overall state and ability to respond to sensory stimuli, allowing people to consciously control their brains through breathing techniques like box breathing.
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The pre-Batzinger complex controls our breathing patterns and is rich with opioid receptors, making opioids like fentanyl dangerous as they can shut down this structure and cause death.
52:10 - 54:45 (02:35)
Summary
The pre-Batzinger complex controls our breathing patterns and is rich with opioid receptors, making opioids like fentanyl dangerous as they can shut down this structure and cause death. Research on this link can lead to the development of ways to prevent death by blocking these receptors.
ChapterThe Neuroscience of Breathing
EpisodeHow to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
By controlling your breathing, you are utilizing your brain to control your brain, and different patterns of breathing can impact the overall state and response of the brain to certain stimuli.
54:45 - 1:00:24 (05:38)
Summary
By controlling your breathing, you are utilizing your brain to control your brain, and different patterns of breathing can impact the overall state and response of the brain to certain stimuli. This understanding of the mechanical control of breathing can lead to better brain function.