Holistic Approach to Health: The Four Pillars

The key to long-term health involves four pillars: diet, exercise, sleep, and breath. Proper sleep impacts willpower, health, insulin levels, and exercise ability. Breath affects sleep, willpower, anxiety levels, resilience, and heart rate variability, a key stress response measure. Building a breathing routine involves improving CO2 tolerance, foundational breathing, relaxation during stress, and employing advanced techniques like Wim Hof for emotional challenges. Similar to meditation, one can tailor breathing practices to specific needs and goals, such as utilizing cold therapy like ice baths for a meditative state.