Intake More Oxygen

1 min

Intake More Oxygen

Switch to nasal breathing to enhance your body's oxygen utilization.

Could the way you breathe be affecting your health?A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology makes a strong case for nasal breathing. The study cites that nasal breathers may experience lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease than those who predominantly breathe through their mouth.Breathing through your nose also enhances oxygen utilization, a higher rate of which is linked to greater longevity and lower rates of disease.If you don’t already breathe primarily through your nose, it’s a great time to start. Explore how to implement nasal breathing to support your health and increase oxygen utilization.Breathe EasierYou don’t need any additional tools to improve your breathing patterns—just yourself and the power of observation. Implement the following steps to consciously transition to nasal breathing.

Take note of your breathing patterns throughout the day. Consciously notice any time your mouth is open.
Pay attention to how your breathing patterns differ during moments of rest, work, or light activity.
Whenever you notice yourself relying on your mouth to breathe, try and consciously switch to breathing through your nose.

You may find that it’s more difficult to control your breathing when you’re sleeping or exercising. In the next training, we’ll discuss tools to enhance your sleep quality and breathe better. Strive for consistency over perfection—the more you consciously implement these changes, the more natural it will become.If you have access to a high-quality hyperbaric oxygen chamber like the ones at Remedy Place, it can greatly help increase your oxygen utilization and support everything we’re working on in this training.Inhale PositivityAdopting nasal breathing is an important change that will enhance your overall health in the long run. This is a positive step toward your future—don’t forget to celebrate and acknowledge the efforts you’ve made.