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How a Simple Change Can Improve Your Health, Sleep and More with James Nestor
#178: Bestselling author James Nestor reveals how improper breathing can lead to health issues that include poor sleep, asthma, chronic congestion, ADHD, and anxiety. He shares research-backed techniques to identify and correct your breathing habits, highlighting the numerous health benefits of nasal breathing. James Nestor is a science journalist and award-winning author of the book Breath. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Outside, Scientific American, The New York Times and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/james-nestor-breathing-improves-health Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent 1Password: Free 2-week trial of my favorite password manager Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Indochino: 10% off my favorite bespoke suits and shirts (with code ALLTHEHACKS) For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned James Nestor: Website | Instagram Books: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves Wim Hof Method Falim Sugar Free Chewing Gum SnoreLab SnoreClock Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (03:10) Why Humans Are the Worst Breathers and Why We Should Care (05:29) The Importance of Nasal Breathing (07:18) Ways to Identify if You're a Mouth Breather and How to Fix It (10:07) What Is Oral Posture and Why Is It Important? (15:58) The Problem with Straightening Your Teeth (22:07) How to Improve Nasal Breathing (23:39) The Benefits of Nasal Breathing and Deep Breaths (28:42) The Functions of the Left Nostril vs. Right Nostril (30:58) The Correct Way to Exhale (31:28) Breathing Techniques (39:14) Is It Possible to Overbreathe? (41:19) The Vital Role of the Underutilized Diaphragm (46:03) The Immediate Impact of Breathing Correctly (47:01) How to Fix Your Posture for Optimized Breathing (48:33) Products to Aid Better Breathing (50:58) Why You Should Learn to Hold Your Breath (55:50) The Benefits of Freediving (57:54) Best Breathing Techniques for Kids (59:34) Apps to Help You Track and Improve Your Breathing Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: X | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
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