Shut Your Mouth! Nose vs Mouth Breathing

Breathing through the nose has numerous benefits, including filtration, warming and moisturizing of the air, and the release of nitric oxide. Mouth breathing can lead to stress, facial changes, and shallow chest breathing. Breathing through the nose activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and restorative functions. Mouth taping can help retrain the body to breathe through the nose. Nose breathing improves physical and mental health, immune function, and gut health.

Takeaways

Breathing through the nose filters and prevents toxins from entering the body.

Nose breathing warms and moisturizes the air, optimizing its temperature and consistency for the lungs.

Mouth breathing can lead to stress, facial changes, and shallow chest breathing.

Nose breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and restorative functions.

Mouth taping can help retrain the body to breathe through the nose.

Nose breathing improves physical and mental health, immune function, and gut health.

Chapters

00:00 The Benefits of Breathing Through Your Nose

02:32 The Filtration and Moisturization Process of Nose Breathing

03:52 The Negative Effects of Mouth Breathing

05:09 The Impact of Nose Breathing on Facial Structure

06:01 The Connection Between Breathing and Stress Levels

07:51 Retraining Ourselves to Breathe Through the Nose