Episode 7: Inhale

Genesis 2:7 says, "Then the LORD God formed the man out of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being" The best way to inhale is in the nose and out the nose.

• This is how you get the optimum amount of oxygen.

• Proper oxygen gives 36x more energy to the brain. Benefits of breathing in the nose:

• Purifies the air

• Humidifies the air

• Warms the air

• Balances the blood gases

• Pressurizes the air for lungs

Mouth breathing can cause issues:

• Potential issues with chronic mouth breathing:

• Dry mouth: Can lead to bad breath and gum problems

• Facial development issues: In children, prolonged mouth breathing can affect jaw structure and facial development

• Increased risk of infection: By bypassing the filtering mechanism of the nose, mouth breathing may expose you to more airborne pathogens

Air Purifier:

• Key reasons to use an air purifier:

• Alleviates allergies: Effectively filters out allergens like pollen, dust mites, and pet dander, which can significantly reduce allergy symptoms.

• Asthma management: Helps manage asthma symptoms by minimizing airborne irritants that can trigger attacks.

• Improved sleep: Cleaner air can lead to better sleep quality by reducing respiratory irritation.

• Odor removal: Carbon filters in air purifiers can absorb and neutralize unpleasant smells from cooking, pets, or other sources.

LSD(long slow deep):

• Can help with stress, anxiety, and other health issues. Breathing exercises can help you relax, reduce tension, and improve your mood.

• Stress relief: Calming the nervous system: Deep breathing activates the relaxation response, which can help you feel more comfortable and calm

• Reducing stress hormones: Deep breathing can help reduce the amount of stress hormones in your body

• Lowering blood pressure and heart rate: Deep breathing can help keep your heart rate and blood pressure from rising too high

• Reducing anger responses: Breathing techniques can help reduce anger responses

Apply the A’s:

Attainable (capable of being done or carried out)

• Discipline yourself to start breathing in your nose & out your nose.

Affordable (inexpensive, and reasonably priced)

• Breath in your nose (free)

• No candles & plug ins (saves money) Diffusers - Lemon oil

• Mouth taping (cheap)

• Open windows a few times a week to clear the air. Sunlight is purifying. (free)

Achievable (able to be brought about or reached successfully)

• Put reminders on your phone to do a breathing technique.

• Night time mouth breather? Wear mouth tape