Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

Breathing Is Easy. But We’re Doing It Wrong.

Plain English with Derek Thompson

00:00

The Power of Nasal Breathing

This chapter explores the critical advantages of nasal breathing over mouth breathing, detailing the anatomical and evolutionary reasons for our design. It examines the physiological benefits of different nostril breathing patterns and their effects on heart rate, blood pressure, and creativity. Additionally, it highlights the importance of nitric oxide production through nasal breathing and its various health benefits.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app