Patrick McKeown argues breathing habits shape health, performance, and sleep. Nose breathing during exercise, slow controlled breathing to calm your nervous system, and nasal breathing before bed are the three moves that matter most.
Today's wisdom is from the Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McGowan. Love Patrick and his wisdom. Patrick teaches us the way you breathe impacts every system in your body. Optimal breathing can improve your health, performance and focus. Here's a quick look at how to apply the oxygen advantage today. Number one Most importantly, breathe through your nose. Patrick tells us nasal breathing is more efficient and beneficial. So commit to breathing through your nose today, even during exercise. Number two, practice breath control. Slow, controlled breathing calms the nervous system. Fastest way to flip the switch on your parasympathetic nervous system. Take five minutes to slow your breath to a steady rhythm. Even five seconds can flip that switch. And number three, improve your sleep with better breathing. Poor breathing habits affect your sleep quality, Patrick tells us. So focus on nasal breathing before bed tonight. If you feel so bold, wear sleep tape. We talk about that in the note. The reasons not to but it's also a powerful practice if it's right for you. For now. What's one way you can improve your breathing today?
