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July 21, 2020 23 mins

Listen as Dr. Bennett talks about all the reasons why it is crucial that we breathe through our noses. Unlike our mouths, our nose is always open and there aren’t many obstacles getting in the way of the air. Besides that, our nose is anatomically designed to filter, humidify, and warm the air as it goes into our bodies. Could shutting our mouths and breathing through our noses really translate into better overall health? Find out the science behind this common-sense practice on today’s episode. 

 

Book by James Nestor called Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615

 

Patrick McKeown and Buteyko Breathing:

https://buteykoclinic.com/the-hazards-of-heavy-breathing/


Xlear Nasal Spray: https://xlear.com/xlear/blog/blog/benefits-using-xylitol-nasal-spray/

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