Episode 1: Breathing to Save Your Life with James Nestor
James Nestor and I talk all about how breathing relates to anatomy and physiology. As an automatic and unconscious practice, we never really take the time to understand it and appreciate, yet it is one of the most vital contributors to the efficacy of all the systems in our body and how well they work together. Fundementally, James Nestor talks into addressing the root cause, which in many cases is the breath, when approaching pathologies within the body. With a brief explanation on the mechanics of nasal breathing and its physiological effects, and the mis-directed conception to mouth breathe or breathe heavier is detrimental to performing at peak efficiency, as a mover!
We dive into over-breathing and the oxygen-carbon dioxide balance, the humility when having to decrease intensity to accomodate nasal breathing, and the evolutionary consequences of mouth breathing. Moreover, we discuss the root cause of snoring, Oropharyngeal exercises, the technique of mouth sleeping, mouth dryness, diseases from acidity in the mouth, and sobering up when hyperventilating. Using the fundamental concept of our brains trying to keep us alive, James hones in on adaptation and dives into deviated septums, jaw and palate development, teeth development nasal surgeries, allergies, and the close links between ADHD and sleep disorders. We hope to shift our common black and white or binary perspectives into a more systemic perspective on the body.
Look better, breathe better, and develop better by nasal breathing.