Our bodies manage many automatic processes that keep us alive and functioning without us ever giving them a second thought. Breathing, for example, isn’t something that most of us dwell on. Most of us breathe in and out without having...
We all have a routine that supports our health in one way or another. We brush our teeth to keep our mouths healthy, drink water, wash our hands, take vitamins and supplements, and the list goes on and on. Within...
One of the biggest pitfalls of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy treatment? Mouth leaks. They’re noisy, uncomfortable, and they disrupt your (and your partner’s) sleep. Fortunately, when it comes to preventing CPAP leaks, mouth breathing tape can help. Before...
Sleep is one of the most important things we can do to replenish and revitalize our bodies and minds. But getting quality sleep proves to be difficult for many. In fact, nearly half of all Americans report feeling tired regularly (between three...
Tennis is beneficial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In fact, people who work on tennis training more than three days per week have been shown to report better health in comparison to those who don’t. Regardless of your reason for playing,...
Everybody wants to perform at their best. Little do most people know, the body is already equipped with the tools we need to push it harder than ever before on the field. The answer to improved performance and endurance on...
Strength training and weight lifting help us improve our health by increasing muscle mass. For optimal weight training, form, intensity, nutrition, and recovery are all paramount. But what many people don’t understand is that the way you breathe while you...
There’s nothing worse than a congested nose that makes you regret taking normal breathing for granted. Your hypothalamus, located in the brain, takes care of all of the automatic functions throughout your body. Thirst, hunger, sleep and wake cycles, emotion,...
During periods of physical exertion, your muscles need all the oxygen they can get. When lifting heavy weight or strength training, your blood oxygen level ranges from 95 to 99 percent. But what many people don’t understand is that if...
At first thought, mouth breathing seems like an innocent action that can’t cause any harm. Why should it matter how air enters your body and lungs? The method isn’t important as long as it gets there, right? Wrong. Mouth breathing...
