Hi everyone,
Well, this is my first attempt at blogging! That's right, still not sure how it works but I am trusting that people will see it and reply as I put helpful advice, tips and links to my favorite resources. So welcome all. Please reply or add something to this blog. I will answer any and all questions relating to Buteyko that I can for you. To start I wanted to talk about the importance of nasal breathing only to prevent colds and flu this winter. THE NOSE Remember the nose is the instrument for breathing for a very good reason. 1. It filters the air you breathe, protecting you from allergens (yes, even in winter) and particles that could cause an infection. If you breathe an irritant or virus in through your nose, the natural antibiotics in the mucus, and the hairs in the nose, would filter it out within 15 minutes. What the nose doesn't clear, gets swallowed into the tummy and the acid there takes care of it. If you swallow the same particle, in thru the mouth, and it reaches the little air sacs in your lungs, could take up to 120 days to clear. 2. The nose warms the air to the correct temperature for the lungs. 3. The nose regulates the correct volume of air to breathe. The mouth moves six times the amount the noses does. 4. Nitric oxide is released at the back of the nose when you inhale, opening the airways naturally. You miss out on this vital step when you mouth breath. 5. Nasal breathing protects the gums and teeth and prevents the need for braces in children. So there you have it. 5 Great reasons to use your nose this winter. It is, in my opinion, more important than washing your hands to prevent flu and colds. So protect yourself from colds, flu and asthma with nasal breathing! To your health, Chris |
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