7 Sept 2023 · 1 h 56 min
Books from James Nestor
“The Breathing Expert: Breathing Through Your Mouth Can Cause ADHD, Diabetes & Child Sickness! (Must Listen): James Nestor”
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The conversation
Science journalist James Nestor discusses how modern habits cause dysfunctional breathing, linking mouth breathing to health issues like ADHD and asthma. He explains the importance of nasal breathing, lung capacity for longevity, and techniques to manage stress through breath control.
Talking points
- Modern environments cause dysfunctional breathing
- Importance of nasal breathing
- Link between mouth breathing and ADHD, asthma
- Smaller jaws from diet and bottle feeding
- Lung capacity for longevity
- Breath control for stress management
- High indoor CO2 harms cognitive function
- BOLT score and ideal breathing rhythm