Jay Wiles and Patrick McKeown give a detailed explanation of the BOLT score, explain how to clear an obstructed airway in 5 minutes, expound on the virtues of mouth-taping, AND take listener questions in today's epic Q&A episode!Here's what you'll hear in the show:-How to take care of an obstructed airway in 5 minutes or less...02:04-Mouth taping and the effects of congestion on sleep...06:53-What is the BOLT score, and how to improve it...15:02-Sleep apnea and HRV metrics affected with breath holds...49:58-Breathing strategies to alleviate muscular tension...58:34-The best time of day to do breath work, and what's the optimal amount of time to do it...1:11:09Resources mentioned:-Myotape created by Patrick

Stephen Cabral developed his passion for health & wellness after going through severe health complications at the age of 17. He saw over 50 different doctors, tried over 100 different treatment protocols, but still saw no hope of recovery.It wasn’t until he met an “alternative” health doctor who explained to him how he got here and how he could become well again, that he began his recovery process. It was at this young age that he knew his life would be dedicated to helping others rebalance their bodies and renew their health.After almost 20 years, worldwide internships, dozens of certifications in the natural health field and a doctoral degree in Naturopathy, you can rest assured that Dr. Cabral’s knowledge, experience, and compassion are at the top of his field.In this discussion with Dr. Stephen Cabral, you'll discover:-What Stephen is excited about right now in the field of functional medicine...05:34-Exhaust these resources before resorting to pills and supplements for optimal health...14:56-First steps after identifying stress which results in physiological deficiencies...22:43-The relationship between gut health and overall wellness...36:45-How to use HRV for nervous system functioning, recovery, etc...43:25-Work on these right now to improve your HRV...54:10-Biometrics and wearables to optimize one's sleep...59:35-Steps to take to get started with stress relief today...1:05:00Resources mentioned in this episode:-Dr. Cabral's website-Integrative Health Practitioner website-Rain Barrel Effect by Stephen Cabral-Cabral Concept PodcastSocial media:-Instagram-Facebook-YouTube

Catharine started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big (and yes, her sister fully recovered - thanks for asking).As Catharine dug into the science of algae, she learned it had 64% protein, 40 vitamins/minerals and was endorsed by the United Nations and NASA as the most nutrient dense food in the world. She also discovered there were 100,000 studies documenting its long list of benefits and it was the most sustainable, eco-friendly food crop in the world. And yet algae remained virtually unknown outside of Asia. How could this be possible? Catharine knew algae could be a game changer for our health, our children and our world if she could only convince people it wasn't weird. And so ENERGYbits was born.It took Catharine ten years to bring algae into the mainstream and build ENERGYbits into a national company. We're glad she finally did, because now you and your family can benefit from our naturally grown, toxin-free, Non-GMO algae tablets too. A handful will help satisfy your hunger, help give you steady energy, and help ensure your nutritional needs are met. All this from a food that has one ingredient, no chemicals, caffeine, sugar or processing and is the most sustainable, safe, eco-friendly, crop in the world - algae. Your body and Mother Earth say thank you. And we do too.In this discussion with Catharine Arnston, you'll discover:-Why algae is so healthy and tragically overlooked in society...03:30-Healthy and unhealthy algae...10:00-Why Catharine is so high on spirulina...17:48-How chlorella differs from spirulina, its benefits, drawbacks, etc...35:30-Amazing facts and anecdotes about chlorella...42:00-The amino acid profiles of spirulina and chlorella...58:30-The best protocol to consume spirulina and chlorella...1:04:05Resources mentioned in this episode:Energy Bits website (use code hanuhealth for a 20% discount)The Plant Paradox by Dr. Stephen GundrySeaspiracy Netflix documentary

Mollie McGlocklin is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn’t find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep.In this conversation with Mollie, you'll discover:-What causes poor sleep, and some ways we deceive ourselves when it comes to getting quality sleep...00:55-Mollie's background as a sleep "master mind"...06:10-The bidirectional relationship between sleep and stress levels...12:40-Major causes of disruption to our sleep, and managing expectations regarding our sleep quality...17:45-The lowest-hanging fruit that will allow us to immediately improve our sleep...25:00-Is it possible to "catch up" on sleep on the weekends?...37:33-Bedtime routines to optimize sleep...43:11-When are blue light blocking glasses appropriate?...53:36-Amping down the nervous system prior to going to bed...1:00:40-A few final hacks for optimal sleep...1:06:12-And much more!Resources mentioned in this episode:http://www.sleepisaskill.comSleep Is a Skill PodcastSocial media@molliemcglocklinLinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Dr. Bryan is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry.Specifically, Dr. Bryan was the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health. He was the first to demonstrate and discover an endocrine function of nitric oxide via the formation of S-nitrosoglutathione and inorganic nitrite.Dr. Bryan has been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 18 years and has made many seminal discoveries in the field. These discoveries and findings have transformed the development of safe and effective functional bioactive natural products in the treatment and prevention of human disease and may provide the basis for new preventive or therapeuticIn this conversation with Dr. Bryan, you'll hear:-The effects of nitric oxide on exercise and performance...01:30-Dr. Bryan's street cred as an expert on nitric oxide...04:25-What the heck is nitric oxide?...07:45-Your dentist can be your best friend or your worst enemy...10:05-How to eliminate bad bacteria and keep good bacteria in the mouth...17:15-Foods that positively affect NO levels...21:00-How to measure your own NO levels...27:00-How to identify the most effective NO supplements...31:45-The relationship between NO and the stress response and mental well-being...35:40-Differences in how men and women synthesize NO in the body...44:30-What you can do TODAY to optimize your NO levels...46:40Resources mentioned in this episode:Functional Nitric OxideThe Nitric Oxide Solutionhumann.comBeet EliteBreath by James Nestordrnathanbryan.com

Host Dr. Jay Wiles and Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage team up to discuss the importance of proper breath, the personal backgrounds of both Jay and Patrick, personal routines to optimize health, and much more. The final segment of the show is Jay and Patrick responding to questions submitted by listeners of the show.Please note that Dr. Wiles will feature Patrick at least once per month to discuss breathing and much more!In this episode, you'll learn:-Self-regulation and how to reconnect to the parasympathetic nervous system...00:53-Why you should listen to your hosts...06:03-Patrick's daily practices and routines...16:02-If you take nothing else from this episode, take this...22:37-How nasal breathing affects physical performance for the better...28:24-Jay's daily practices and routines...39:03Listener Q&A-Why should I not exhale through the mouth as a general practice?...46:10-What breath protocols can I do in the sauna?...-What's the best way to increase my Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT) score?...-And much more!https://hanuhealth.com/waitlisthttps://hanuhealth.com/podcastJames Nestor booksThe Oxygen AdvantageThe Breathing CureAtomic FocusAttia podcast w/ Inigo San Millan