Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes Do This to Sleep Better! You Must Stop Breathing Through Your Mouth!
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Jun 11, 2025 Discover how your breathing can transform your health and sleep! Learn about the importance of nasal breathing and how it can reduce stress. Dr. Holmes shares practical breathwork techniques, including diaphragmatic and box breathing, to boost athletic performance. Find out how to assess your breathing with a simple CO₂ tolerance test. Plus, explore the science behind resonance frequency breathing and its benefits. It’s time to breathe your way to better wellbeing!
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Breath Controls Health and Mind
- Your breath is the body's only automatic function you can consciously control.
- Breathing mechanics impact mental state, cardiovascular health, and sleep quality significantly.
Nasal Breathing Benefits
- Nasal breathing filters, humidifies, and warms air to optimize oxygen uptake.
- It also stimulates nitric oxide production, enhancing blood flow and cardiovascular health.
Breath and Stress Connection
- Slower, controlled breathing reduces heart rate and lowers stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
- Chronic inefficient breathing increases cortisol and adrenaline, impairing sleep quality.