5: Why Most People Are Breathing Wrong Without Knowing It

In this episode, you’ll learn how correct breathing can improve your energy and health, why diet and environment impact your ability to breathe properly, and practical tips to optimize your breathing for better living.

Timestamps:

[03:00] Are you breathing wrong?

[04:51] Why breathing is a connection to life

[07:06] The importance of intentional breathing

[08:43] How poor breathing becomes a new normal

[10:02] Common body compensations for poor breathing

[13:08] Jaw grinding and its connection to breathing

[14:36] How grinding creates more space for airways

[16:04] Ripple effects of jaw tension on the body

[19:05] Link between jaw tension and hip misalignment

[21:07] How poor breathing habits begin in childhood

[23:45] Processed foods’ impact on jaw development

[25:13] Importance of jaw exercise in babies

[28:42] Long-term effects of poor jaw muscle tone

[30:10] Environmental factors that affect breathing

[31:14] How allergies lead to mouth breathing

[32:46] The ideal way to breathe properly

[35:20] Why facial muscle tone matters for breathing

[36:46] Effects of an open mouth on facial structure

[38:28] Dry mouth and its impact on oral health

[40:19] Role of the tongue in facial development

[42:17] How tongue position shapes the maxilla

[44:52] Consequences of poor tongue guidance

[47:04] Why a long face signals airway issues

[48:08] Jaw positioning during sleep

[50:14] Limitations of night guards for grinding

[52:49] Misconceptions about braces fixing breathing

[54:31] Signs your child has breathing issues

[56:34] Exercises to improve oral posture

[57:29] Importance of chewing textured foods

[59:30] Mindfulness in chewing habits

[01:00:44] Mouth taping as a breathing retraining tool

[01:02:04] Resources for finding breathing specialists

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