#100 James Nestor: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Breath
TAKE A DEEP BREATH
The Potential Longevity Benefits of Slowing Down Your Breath Rate
Exploring the idea that slowing down breath rate can lead to longevity by reducing heart rate, managing stress, and improving oxygen intake, with a lack of concrete studies to support this claim.
Welcome to the 100th Episode of the TAKE A DEEP BREATH Podcast. We are honored to welcome back author James Nestor (NY Times best-selling author of Breath - The New Science of a Lost Art) This is a very special conversation where we go deep on all aspects of breathing and the science of the breath so you can learn how to improve your own wellbeing, enjoy. Mike Maher.
0:00 The Indoor CO2 Epidemic
1:00 Why Carry a CO2 Monitor?
1:51 Good vs Bad CO2 Levels
2:05 Cognitive Impact of High CO2
2:51 Breathing Other People's Exhales
3:32 Resetting the Brain with CO2
4:08 Importance of Exhalation
5:30 What Is Human Growth Hormone?
6:43 Lance Armstrong's Blood Doping
7:04 Why Breath Holds Increase HGH
8:17 The Framingham Heart Study
8:47 Preserving Lung Function
9:30 Heart Rate Variability & Coherence
10:06 Microbiomes and Nasal Health
15:57 Humming for Nitric Oxide Production
21:05 Building CO2 Tolerance
26:28 Mindset for Better Breath Holds
31:12 The Ideal Breathing Exercise
36:45 Grounding Science vs Claims
41:56 Purpose of Nasal Hair
46:03 Dysfunctional Breathing Explained
51:06 Mouth Exercises for Sleep Apnea
56:58 Hyperventilation Techniques
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Greetings! I'm Mike Maher, your guide on this breathwork journey and the host of this YouTube channel. As a new father to a beautiful baby boy, I left my corporate career behind to pursue my passion - helping people harness the transformative power of breathwork. I firmly believe in the life-changing potential of the breath, and it's my mission to help the world breathe better.
Safety Information:
Do not practice this breathwork during pregnancy, or if you are epileptic. People with cardiovascular issues, or any other serious health conditions, should always consult a medical professional before starting breathwork. These breathing exercises are a guide only, you should always listen to your own body and not push yourself, if you feel unwell STOP. Never practice breathing exercises before or during diving, driving, swimming, taking a bath, or in any other circumstance where the loss of consciousness could result in bodily harm. Deep breathing may cause tingling sensations, a ringing in the ears, and/or light-headedness. These are normal responses and are no cause for alarm. If you faint, however, you have gone too far and should take it more slowly next time.
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