Patrick McKeown on How to Breathe Better to Improve Focus, Sleep and Health

Episode Highlights With Patrick McKeown Why he left school at 14 and what he learned by doing this The importance of breath and how many of us are probably doing it wrong How we can use our breathing to influence the mind and stress states Why carbon dioxide drives our breathing patterns The importance of nasal breathing A simple breathing exercise to try to start paying attention to your breath The importance of nasal breathing even during exercise Can mouth taping at night (or even during exercise) improve breathing Why oxygen uptake is actually higher with nasal breathing compared to mouth breathing A reason to consider taping your mouth at night How taping the mouth at night can benefit kids sleep The connection between nose or mouth breathing and facial shape and oral health Breathing exercises for mental health Resources We Mention Oxygen Advantage Website Online Breathing Course for Anxiety Online Breathing Course for Women (Use code WellnessMama50 for 50% off through 2022) The Oxygen Advantage: Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter by Patrick McKeown Close Your Mouth: Buteyko Clinic Handbook for Perfect Health by Patrick McKeown Anxiety Free: Stop Worrying and Quieten Your Mind - Featuring the Buteyko Breathing Method and Mindfulness by Patrick McKeown The Breathing Cure: Develop New Habits for a Healthier, Happier, and Longer Life by Patrick McKeown Myotape