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Sep 2017
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How to Breathe Less to Do More with Patr...

Dave Asprey
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Did you know you can improve your heath significantly, simply by breathing through your nose? World-renowned breathing expert and prolific author, Patrick McKeown, has spent the past 15 years working with thousands worldwide, who experience breathing disorders, sleep disordered breathing, high stress levels, poor concentration, and anxiety. A devotee of the Buteyko method of breathing, his most recent book, “The Oxygen Advantage,” is an extension of his ground-breaking work, combining specifically-formulated exercises that empower athletes to improve their performance. In this fascinating conversation with Dave, Patrick explains how he hacked his own asthma using breathing techniques, the importance of practicing breath-holding and avoiding mouth-breathing, how oxygen and CO2 work together when we breathe, and why you should tape your mouth shut when you sleep – really! You won’t want to miss this remarkable episode, filled with amazing biohacks and tips that will have you breathing – and feeling – better in no time.

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