The Surprising Benefits of Alternate Nostril Breathing

Research Article of the Week:

“The results of this study provide direct evidence for the strong adsorption of MPs onto pipe scales, indicating that pipe scale stability may play a role in improving water quality and security.”

Occurrence and distribution of microplastics in water supply systems: In water and pipe scales

Weekly Book Recommendation:

“Through the lens of moving personal stories, medical doctor and best-selling author Dr. Gabor Maté shows how emotion and psychological stress play a powerful role in the onset of chronic illness, cancer, and many other serious illnesses.”

When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection

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Alternate Nostril Breathing

As many already know, breathing has beneficial effects on aging, cell death, and even stress regulation through transcriptional regulation. Breathing is quite literally what gives you life; and how you breathe matters.

If you are unfamiliar with the benefits or idea of nostril (vs. open mouth breathing), I would highly recommend you checkout the substack below:

The Power of Nostril Breathing and Mouth Taping

Breathing exercises are techniques designed to improve breathing patterns and increase awareness and control of one's breath. They often involve a specific pattern of inhaling and exhaling or the use of breath retention.

In some studies, it has even been found that antioxidants such as glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase are higher in those that practice breathing exercises.¹