Balancing Your Mood with Your Breath
Our moods are affected by our brain and our nervous system. Studies have shown that our nose is linked to the function of our amygdala, which contributes to our ability to feel emotions and perceiv...
How Nasal Breathing Helps Improve Memory Consolidation
Researchers believe the link between nasal breathing and cognitive function has something to do with our sense of smell, which evolved as a survival sense. In a 2018 study* published in the Journal...
The Link Between Nasal Breathing and the Way We Think
A study in the US National Library of Medicine found that cyclical nasal breathing influences cognitive function, specifically tasks performed by the hippocampus (which is responsible for processin...
Your Heart Rate, Your Circulation, and Your Breath
Blood circulation is a fundamental part of your body’s overall health and resilience. Your heart pumps blood through your circulatory system, where it delivers oxygen and vital nutrients to your mu...
How Your Nose Acts as Your Immune System’s First Defense
The immune system is one of the body’s most complex systems, second only to the nervous system, and acts as a guardian against harmful agents in order to keep us healthy. One of the body’s first de...
How (and Why) You Should Show Your Diaphragm Some Love
When we think of our respiratory systems, we generally think of our noses, mouths, and most importantly, our lungs. However, our lungs don’t just move on their own – they are supported by a very im...
