Long Covid Podcast 17 - Wibbs Coulson - Breathing for Long Covid
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Jan 13, 2022 Wibbs Coulson, a yoga and movement teacher with an A&E nursing background, discusses the healing power of breathwork for those experiencing Long Covid. He highlights how breathing techniques can calm the nervous system, improve recovery, and enhance emotional well-being. Wibbs shares insights on nasal breathing versus mouth breathing, and encourages listeners to practice gentle breath exercises. He emphasizes the importance of small victories in managing stress and anxiety, advocating for intuitive movement to foster resilience and support healing.
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Efficient Breathing
- Breathing efficiently, primarily through the nose, is crucial for optimal oxygen uptake.
- Shallow or mouth breathing can restrict oxygen flow to the brain, leading to fatigue and brain fog.
Mouth Breather Stigma
- Wibs describes how the term "mouth breather" was once an insult, associated with a slack-jawed simpleton.
- He connects this to historical observations and modern research linking mouth breathing to reduced cognitive function.
Managing Panic
- If nose breathing causes panic, understand it's linked to carbon dioxide tolerance, altered by COVID.
- Gradually increase CO2 tolerance through practice to reduce panic and improve oxygen delivery.
