Dr. Mark Burhenne emphasizes the importance of proper breathing and how practices like Wim Hof Method and Sudarshan Kriya have been found to alleviate autoimmune problems, asthma, anxiety, and depression while increasing lung capacity and reducing the workload on the heart.
Nasal breathing releases nitric oxide which has a calming effect on the body, lowers blood pressure and is a vasodilator that opens up blood vessels for better circulation. James Nestor is an expert on the topic and recommends nasal breathing over mouth breathing.
Breathing is essential for life, but the way we breathe can define our state of mind and body. It lies at the interface between our conscious and subconscious behavior and represents a bridge in the brain.
Explore the various factors impacting breathing and sleep, such as pollution, allergens, stress, sedentary lifestyle, and even facial changes, which can lead to conditions like snoring and sleep apnea.
The podcast covers the chemical aspects of breathing and how maintaining levels of carbon dioxide is vital for oxygen to function properly. It suggests the carbon dioxide tolerance test and different exercises to reduce stress, eliminate side cramps during exercise, and improve cognitive and physical functions.