In his book Breath, James Nestor shares his experiences dealing with respiratory health challenges—allergies, sinus infections, sleep apnea, you get the idea—and the people he met and the actions he took to improve his situation over 10 years.
*Key Takeaways
- Close your mouth, breathe through your nose. Most breathing should be nose breathing. It’s how our bodies were designed.
- Regularly breathe 5 1/2 second in, 5 1/2 seconds out
- When you feel anxious, use “box breathing”— breathe in for four seconds, hold for four, exhale for four, hold for four. Repeat. Navy Seals use this technique to relax in highly stressful situations.
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* Consult your physician or a healthcare professional before starting an exercise or breathing program.
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