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Breathe: The Missing Pillar in Healing

Why is breathe so important for healing?

  • Breathe is the foundation of health. It influences digestion, inflammation, immune balance, and nervous system function.
  • Ancient traditions used breath as medicine, and modern science confirms its power to restore mental, emotional, and physical health.

Breathing Efficiency & Oxygen Utilization

How many times do we breathe in a day?

  • On average, we take 20,000 breaths a day. But most of us breathe shallowly leading to smaller and less efficient lungs with impaired lung capacity

What happens if we don’t use our full lung capacity?

  • Shallow breathing limits oxygen absorption, making the body work harder.
  • It contributes to fatigue, stress, inflammation, and weakened immunity.
  • Over time, it can lead to chronic health issues like autoimmune conditions, gut disorders, and respiratory problems.

How does deep breathing improve health?

By practicing deep, controlled breathing, we can improve lung capacity leading to:

  •  Better oxygen absorption
  •  Improved immune function
  •  Stronger lung capacity & endurance
  •  Reduced stress & inflammation
  •  Enhanced digestion and detoxification

Breath & The Nervous System –

How does breathing affect chronic conditions?

Chronic stress disrupts the nervous system, triggering inflammation and flare-ups.

  • Slow, nasal, and diaphragmatic breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and inflammation.
  • Vagus nerve stimulation through breath improves digestion, gut motility, and immune function.

What is the vagus nerve, and why does it matter?

The vagus nerve is the body’s healing switch—it controls digestion, immunity, and inflammation. Deep breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, helping to reduce autoimmune and chronic conditions.

Nasal Breathing – Essential for Immune Balance & Inflammation Control

Should I breathe through my nose or mouth?

Always breathe through your nose!

  • Mouth breathing can increase stress and inflammation.
  • Nasal breathing produces nitric oxide, which improves oxygen delivery, circulation, and immune balance.

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