The Dr. Hyman Show

Breathe Better, Live Better: The Surprising Benefits of Breathwork

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Oct 28, 2024
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INSIGHT

Breath's Importance

  • Humans only realize something's importance when they lose it, like breathing during COVID.
  • Most of our energy comes from air, not food, highlighting the critical role of breath.
INSIGHT

Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing

  • Nose breathing filters, warms, and moistens air, unlike mouth breathing, which exposes us to environmental pollutants.
  • Nose breathing produces nitric oxide, which kills viruses and bacteria and is a vasodilator.
ANECDOTE

Mouth Breathing Experiment

  • James Nestor participated in a Stanford study, where his nose was plugged for 10 days, forcing mouth breathing.
  • The experiment resulted in fatigue, high blood pressure, snoring, sleep apnea, and poor focus.
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