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Dec 2024
15m 40s

The Simple Breathing Exercise That Doubl...

Dr. Jockers
About this episode

Join Dr. Jockers on the Functional Nutrition Podcast as he unveils the power of box breathing to boost energy and mental clarity. Discover how a simple exercise can significantly enhance your vitality

Learn how increasing carbon dioxide through controlled breathing can activate vital nerves, promoting calmness and improving stress response.

Understand the benefits of nasal breathing, which provides more oxygen to the brain, better mood, and improved sleep, enhancing both mental and emotional health.

 

 

In This Episode: 

00:00 Introduction to Breath-Holding Benefits

02:23 Introduction to the Episode

03:41 The Simple Breathing Exercise to Double Your Energy

03:56 How Box Breathing Works

04:33 Benefits of Box Breathing

11:37 Advanced Breathing Techniques

14:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

 

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“Box breathing increases carbon dioxide in our bloodstream, activating the vagus nerve, which helps calm our body and improve mental clarity.” 

~ Dr. Jockers

 

 

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