Huberman Lab

How to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health

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Jul 26, 2021
Discover how the organs of your body communicate with your brain in a fascinating dialogue known as interoception. Learn why fermented foods may be more beneficial than fiber for gut health and reduced inflammation. Explore the crucial roles of hydration and meditation in enhancing performance. Uncover the complex interplay between breath, gut health, and brain function, along with protocols to boost your brain-body connection. Plus, find out how being aware of your heartbeat can sharpen your emotional awareness.
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ADVICE

Calming Breathwork

  • Emphasize exhales through physiological sighs (two inhales followed by a long exhale) to calm down.
  • Double inhales fill lung sacs and exhaling eliminates carbon dioxide, slowing heart rate.
INSIGHT

Breathing and Heart Rate

  • Inhaling speeds up heart rate, while exhaling slows it down due to mechanical changes in the diaphragm, lungs, and heart.
  • This lung-diaphragm-brain-heart interaction is automatic and can be consciously controlled.
ADVICE

Quick Calm Technique

  • Do physiological sighs (two inhales, one long exhale) to quickly calm down.
  • Emphasize exhales to slow heart rate.
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