Our body is designed for nasal breathing. Breathing affects our "QUALITY OF LIFE." When you can't breathe well, you can't sleep well. Nasal breathing is of the best things that you can do for your overall health.
benefits of NASAL BREATHING
- It warms, moistens and filters the air.
- It allows more Oxygen filtration and restorative sleep.
- Nitric Oxide, a molecule that is naturally produced in the sinuses, increases oxygen exchange in the lungs leading to increased blood flow and reduced blood pressure.
- Adequate saliva and fresh breath
- Optimal jaw and facial development
- Increased stamina and endurance
- Deeper breathing
- Activates the "rest and digest" response, which is part of our parasympathetic nervous system.
MOUTH BREATHING IS NOT HEALTHY AND IS NEVER NORMAL.
MOUTH BREATHING IS A COMPENSATION FOR A DYSFUNCTION.
IT ACTIVATES THE UPPER CHEST, WITH SHALLOW BREATHING AND LARGER BREATH, WHICH LEADS TO OVER BREATHING.
IT ACTIVATES THE "FIGHT OR FLIGHT" RESPONSE, WHICH IS PART OF OUR SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM.
what causes mouth breathing?
- Chronic nasal congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Allergies
- Enlarged adenoids/tonsils
- Deviated septum
- Nasal polyps
- Enlarged nasal turbinates
