WHY IS NOSE BREATHING SO IMPORTANT?

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YOUR NOSE IS INTELLIGENTLY DESIGNED TO HELP YOU BREATH SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY.

THIS IS HOW:

  • Filters out foreign particles. Nasal hairs filter out dust, allergens, and pollen, which helps prevent them from entering your lungs. Really, it’s akin to drinking spring water vs drinking pond water.
  • Humidifies inhaled air. Your nose has a huge surface area of multiple skin folds which warms and moisturises the air you breathe in. This brings the air you inhale to body temperature and humidity, making it easier for your lungs to function optimally.
  • Produce nitric oxide (NO) This isn’t the laughing gas you got at the dentist. That was Nitrous Oxide (N2O). During nasal breathing, your nose releases nitric oxide (NO). NO is a potent vasodilator, which means it helps increase circulation locally and systemically. NO is also a neurotransmitter which has a calming effect on the nervous system. What is particularly relevant now is that NO has been shown to inhibit RNA replication in viruses.

In some cases, mouth breathing is necessary. You might need to breathe through your mouth if you have nasal congestion, small nostrils or a deviated septum. When and if you can breath thru your nose, do it. Even if it is only for a short time. The practice of nose breathing does create more space in the oral and nasal cavities simply due to pressure. Can you believe it can even widen crowding teeth over time!
 

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THE UPSIDE TO NOSE BREATHING VS MOUTH BREATHING: 
 

  • prevention of viral* and bacterial infection
  • calming effect on the nervous system
  • reduction of lung exposure to pollutants
  • reduces symptoms of asthma, sleep apnea, snoring, and jaw abnormalities
  • humidifies and warms inhaled air
  • increases oxygen uptake and circulation
  • reduces coughing
  • aids your immune system


Little known fact:


The mail runners of Central America and long distance runners of the Mexican Tarahumara often ran with pebbles in their mouths. This trained them to be nose breathers. Today, we have the science to prove that these ancient techniques actually did deliver better performance.