Did You Know There is a Connection Between Breath and Chronic Diseases?
Nov 28, 2023Episode 52
Sheri Davidson
Did you ever suspect how your breathing may affect your health? Well, brace yourself for a wild, science-backed ride in our new segment - "Did you Know?". This fast-paced episode will spark your curiosity with an intriguing revelation from James Nester's book, "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." Shockingly, evolution has not benefited our breathing. Science is finding this could be the unseen culprit behind many chronic diseases. Curious?
Did you ever suspect how your breathing may affect your health? Well, brace yourself for a wild, science-backed ride in our new segment - "Did you Know?". This fast-paced episode will spark your curiosity with an intriguing revelation from James Nester's book, "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." Shockingly, evolution has not benefited our breathing. Science is finding this could be the unseen culprit behind many chronic diseases. Curious?
Hello Wellness Warriors, welcome back to the Wellness Inspired Podcast, a place where you can find inspiration, motivation and empowerment in the pursuit of a wellness lifestyle. I'm your host, sherri Davidson. I'm a wellness coach and acupuncturist in Houston, texas, and I am deeply passionate about health and well-being. And, as always, I am here with my co-host, finn. And if you're new to the podcast, finn is my Terrier, Mix, rescue Dog, trailrunner and Loyal Companion. He is also a therapy dog and greeter at Element 5 Acupuncture and Wellness. Today, I also want to welcome you to a brand new segment on the Wellness Inspired Podcast, where curiosity meets health in a bite-sized package. I am thrilled to introduce Did you Know? A short, three to nine-minute segment dedicated to exploring intriguing facts, discoveries and curiosities within the vast world of health and wellness. In each episode, I'll dive into topics that have caught my attention, from the latest scientific findings to timeless wellness practices and everything in between. The goal to provide you with a quick infusion of quality information, complete with actionable takeaways that you can incorporate into your wellness journey. But here's the twist this segment is not just about what I find interesting. It's a two-way street. I want to hear from you what topics pique your curiosity, what burning questions do you have about health and wellness? Each Did you Know episode is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and preferences. Your feedback will shape future full-length episodes diving deeper into the subjects that matter most to you. So buckle up for a journey into the wellness world, one quick tidbit at a time. Get ready to discover, discuss and dive deeper with the Wellness Inspired Podcast. After all, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to nourishing your mind, body and soul. Before we get started, I just want to talk about my Wellness Riverboat cruise that I'm planning for 2024. My friend, tammy Heroka she is a travel concierge and a friend. She's also been on the podcast we talked about wellness travel. So if you want to give that a listen, you can go back. I'm not sure what episodes, but they were. It's probably in the first 10. She's helping me plan this adventure. I'm going to knell down a time and a river at the beginning of the year. What I'd like to know from you one of the things I'm trying to figure out is the time to do it. So it'll either happen in the spring or it will happen in the fall, probably April, May or October, if you'd like to go and you have a preference, please let me know. Whenever we go, I am thinking of a seven night cruise on the Danube River. We would cruise through Austria, germany, hungary and Slovakia. There will be active sightseeing, so hiking, biking, maybe some running. There will also be yoga, wellness talks, relaxing and locally sourced cuisine. So stay tuned for more details. I already have many people interested, so get ready to grab your spot. Okay, let's do this. Welcome to the first Did you Know? Episode on the Wellness Inspired Podcast.
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Today, we're diving into a fascinating revelation from the book Breath the New Science of a Lost Art by James Nester. Did you know that our breathing something we do without even thinking has undergone significant changes throughout human evolution? According to Nester's research, our breathing capacity has evolved over time, but not necessarily for the better. Scientists have uncovered a startling truth. Our ability to breathe has taken a hit, and it started 800,000 years ago, when we began processing food and fire. Imagine that the innovation of cooking food made food more digestible, which allowed us to preserve energy. But this had other consequences Our brain grew, and when our brain grew, it changed the bone structure of our face. That's right. Our breathing got worse. In fact, nestor suggests that a whopping 90% of us and yes, that includes very likely you and me and almost everyone you know are breathing incorrectly.
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But what does breathing incorrectly mean and why does it matter? Well, according to the research, this improper way of breathing is more than just a harmless habit. It's a potential culprit in a laundry list of chronic diseases yes, you heard that right chronic diseases. Think about it how we breathe, a seemingly automatic and involuntary action, could contribute to health issues. It's both alarming and eye-opening.
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So what's the takeaway from this revelation? Well, it's not just about the air we breathe that's important, but it's also how we breathe. Now I don't want to leave you hanging. The good news is that understanding this can be a powerful tool in reclaiming our health. It is an invitation to pay attention to our breath, relearn how to breathe optimally and mitigate the risk associated with improper breathing. So I want to hear from you as we wrap up this brief but mind-blowing insight have you ever considered how you breathe as a factor in your health? Are you aware of your breathing patterns? Please share your thoughts with us on social media or email us, and your feedback might shape the future deep dive into the world of breathing and wellness. We did it. Thank you for joining me on the first Did you Know? Segment of the Wellness Inspired Podcast. Until next time, breathe consciously, live well and stay inspired on your wellness journey.
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