You’re probably breathing wrong, with Brian Mackenzie

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Paul Saladino1h 37m · 2021-04-27

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Gear two breathing involves a powerful nasal inhale and a relaxed nasal exhale, representing a slight increase in aerobic activity intensity.

Well SupportedAfter approximately four 30-second high-intensity efforts, mouth-breathing is needed due to the metabolic cost becoming too high to sustain nasal breathing.

Well SupportedExhalations are associated with an increase in the parasympathetic state, while inhalations are associated with an increase in the sympathetic state.

Well SupportedIncreasing nasal breathing during cardiovascular exercise can lead to dilation of nasal passages and improved nasal breathing over time.

Well SupportedAnimal-based and carnivore diets have led to significant improvements, including complete reversal, in conditions like ulcerative colitis and eczema.

Well SupportedIncorporating desiccated organ capsules is an easy way to increase organ consumption and can improve how people feel and overall health.

Well SupportedSpecific breathing protocols can bias the brain towards beneficial states.

Well SupportedFreeze-drying organs preserves nutrients by sublimating water at freezing temperatures, avoiding heat damage from conventional dehydration.

Well SupportedA moderate carbon dioxide tolerance, indicated by expelling all air between 25 and 45 seconds during a controlled exhale, suggests healthy breathing patterns.

Well SupportedBlue blocking glasses can protect the suprachiasmatic nucleus and circadian rhythms.

Partially SupportedCO2 and O2 training tables can improve apnea performance.

Partially SupportedBluebird Optics' blue-blocking glasses are designed to block blue and green light at night, which helps moderate the circadian rhythm.

Well SupportedGear 3 and 4 involve a nose-to-mouth or mouth-only breathing strategy, with Gear 4 being exclusively mouth breathing.

Partially SupportedBreathing gears 2 through 4 are transitional and should not be focused on for extended periods.

Well SupportedConsciously controlling breathing can reprogram the nervous system to improve sympathetic and parasympathetic balance.

Well SupportedHyperventilation can reduce oxygen delivery to the brain by 30-40% due to reduced CO2 levels.

Partially SupportedBreathing efficiency and fuel intake dictate fat burning efficiency, and breathing is the primary mechanism for controlling metabolic energy expenditure.

Partially SupportedSacredHunting.com offers instruction in hunting basics, including trapping, killing, and field dressing wild game.

Partially SupportedOxygen is connected with nutritional biochemistry at the mitochondrial level, accepting electrons to form water in the electron transport chain.

Partially SupportedMouth breathing is linked to sympathetic nervous system activity and increased arousal.

Not SupportedThe notion that diaphragmatic breathing is superior to breathing involving rib cage movement is a misconception.

Partially SupportedThe Bohr effect shows that increased carbon dioxide in red blood cells leads to greater oxygen availability.

Partially SupportedHyperventilating to blow off CO2 allows for breath-holds of 3-4 minutes without training but can abolish the urge to breathe and is potentially dangerous.

Well SupportedMouth breathing during exercise, compared to nasal breathing, shifts the body to utilize more carbohydrate and less fat for energy.

Partially SupportedHeart & Soil Skin, Hair, and Nails supplements taken with beef organs may improve skin texture, reduce redness, aid acne scar healing, and reduce oiliness.

Partially SupportedSacredHunting.com offers a 250 dollar discount on trips for 'fundamental health' listeners who mention Paul Saladino's name.

Well SupportedCyclic hyperventilation causes blood oxygenation to drop and blood pH to increase, making the body more alkaline.

Partially SupportedAthletes who learn to increase their parasympathetic tone through controlled breathing become clearer thinkers.

Partially SupportedBreath control strategies, including both CO2 tolerance building and static breath-holding, are beneficial for big wave surfers to manage discomfort and potential submersion.

Partially SupportedRotating and consuming a variety of desiccated organ supplements like spleen, pancreas, kidney, blood, testicle, brain, and intestines is critical for a human diet.

Partially SupportedWim Hof-style breathing can induce meditative states and parasympathetic release but carries a risk of passing out.

Partially SupportedBreathing through the nose calms the body by engaging the diaphragm and allowing deeper descent into the lower lung lobes.

Partially SupportedFacial manipulation can help keep nasal passages open and prevent collapse during rapid breathing.

Partially SupportedIndividuals can consciously manipulate their facial structure to open nostrils and nasal passages during exercise, even with a deviated septum.

Partially SupportedBreath control strategies can improve recovery and strength gains for athletes.

Partially SupportedHolding one's breath for extended periods is primarily a function of developing carbon dioxide tolerance.

Partially SupportedA robust aerobic engine is essential for overall physiological function, particularly for strength athletes.

Partially SupportedA CO2 tolerance test can be a starting point for individualized training protocols for elite athletes.

Partially SupportedThe 'five seven nine' breathing pattern can promote recovery.

Partially SupportedBreathing can be shifted from an automatic process to a conscious process, allowing for reprogramming of breathing patterns.

Partially SupportedA 1-4-2 breathing ratio involves a quadruple hold after the inhale and a double-time exhale.

Well SupportedBreathwork can change one's mental and physical state to calm a racing mind.

Well SupportedBreathwork, meditation, and sleep are mindful practices that can improve health.

Partially SupportedBreathwork is a component of major meditative practices.

Well SupportedBreathwork is the most potent known controller of the nervous system.

Well SupportedThe subtleties of breathing, including inhale/exhale duration, intensity, and breath holds, critically define mental and physical state, capabilities, and performance.

Not SupportedLeafy greens, nuts, and seeds are not considered super healthy for humans.

Partially SupportedIndividuals with higher CO2 sensitivity are more likely to over-breathe and burn more sugar than necessary.

Not SupportedStrength athletes often overlook improving their aerobic engine through breathing techniques, viewing it as potentially detrimental to strength.

Not SupportedUsing nasal dilators or other methods to open nostrils can be dangerous and lead to injury due to high air volume.

Partially SupportedModern society often operates in a state of sustained mid-range sympathetic activity.

Partially SupportedModern environments characterized by being overly busy, overburdened, and stressed lead to over-breathing and have significant negative implications for physiology.

Partially SupportedIntentionally using nasal breathing immediately after sprinting, despite discomfort, can increase cellular stress due to CO2 buildup, potentially benefiting the cells.

Partially SupportedWhen oxygen levels drop critically low, the body induces wooziness, sleep, and autonomic nervous system-driven breathing.

Partially SupportedBreathing protocols include cadence-based practices like pranayamas, box breathing, and variations with a double-time exhale.

Partially SupportedBreathing exercises can induce sleep or alert calmness depending on individual response.

Partially SupportedUsing a nasal dilator can prevent nasal passages from collapsing during heavy breathing, allowing for more effective nasal breathing during sprinting.

Partially SupportedOver-breathing can lead to the kidneys releasing excess bicarbonate, leaching minerals and electrolytes and potentially causing cramping.

Partially SupportedTaking control of one's breathing shifts it from a predictive system to one where control is implemented to elicit changes important for overall health.

Partially SupportedPracticing breathwork in water with observers can help individuals become comfortable with breath-holding.

Partially SupportedApnea breathing protocols can downshift the user more than cadence-based sequences like box breathing.

Partially SupportedConstriction of brain arteries occurs during breathing techniques like Wim Hof or holotropic breathwork, leading to a heightened sensation.

Partially SupportedShiftadapt.com offers free breathwork resources, with a membership for integrated training and software.

Partially SupportedBrian Mackenzie's website offers seven different breathing protocols designed to work with user-defined time constraints.

Partially SupportedMeditation is founded on understanding oneself, dealing with reasons for anxiety or unhappiness, and identifying motivations.

Partially SupportedMouth breathing is directly involved with sympathetic nervous system activity, leading to higher arousal.

Partially SupportedYogis have historically understood that slowing breathing enhances physiological processes.

Partially SupportedCadence breathing sequences like 1-1-2-1 or box breathing can induce a state of calm alertness.

Partially SupportedThe ability to make better decisions under stress, particularly with high CO2 levels, is the foundation of all training.

Partially SupportedBreathwork, including nasal breathing, can influence metabolism by affecting the respiratory quotient.

Partially SupportedMouth breathing reduces O2 absorption and excessive offloading of CO2 when there is no metabolic demand, disrupting oxygen bioavailability.

Partially SupportedThe ShiftAdapt platform includes a CO2 tolerance breath test to help users get started with breathwork.

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Partially SupportedOver-breathing, particularly through the mouth, can lead to increased sympathetic activity and reliance on anaerobic processes.

Partially SupportedIntegrating breath-hold exercises during workouts, such as on a bike or during a run, can improve CO2 tolerance.

Partially SupportedA breathing score of 5-20-10 corresponds to a 1-4-2 breathing ratio.

Partially SupportedThe primary goal of training should be to teach individuals how to feel and understand their own physiology.

Partially SupportedIncreased CO2 tolerance achieved through breathwork leads to a calmer psychological state.

Partially SupportedModern respiration rates have increased significantly, with a normal range of 17-20 breaths per minute potentially constituting hyperventilation.

Partially SupportedAthletes who control their breathing can become more aware and make better decisions under stress.

Partially SupportedEach breathing sequence protocol lasts a minimum of five minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes.

Partially SupportedThe need for oxygen concentrators in powerlifters and NFL linemen may indicate CO2 intolerance.

Partially SupportedApnea table work and CO2 tables are advanced protocols not to be started unless an individual has a very high CO2 tolerance.

Partially SupportedOver-breathing can cause kidneys to release excess bicarbonate, leaching minerals and electrolytes and potentially causing cramping.

Partially SupportedCarbon dioxide is a metabolic stress messenger and its sensitivity is trainable, as demonstrated by free divers.

Partially SupportedHypoventilation, often due to drugs like morphine or anesthesia, leads to increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood (respiratory acidosis).

Partially SupportedThe goal of breathing training is to return to and maintain Gear 1.

Partially SupportedTurbinates are out-pouchings of nasal tissue that can bleed or be irritated by too much oxygen.

Partially SupportedThe body's alarm system for rising CO2 is a protective mechanism indicating acidity and the need for oxygen.

Partially SupportedPracticing Wim Hof training can lead to passing out, at which point the autonomic nervous system will resume breathing.

Partially SupportedEliud Kipchoge primarily used nasal breathing during the majority of his marathon run.

Partially SupportedExcessive carbon dioxide retention causes health issues, and blowing off too much CO2 negatively affects brain arteries.

Partially SupportedBrian Mackenzie eats a carnivore-based diet, including meat and organs from Belcampo.

Partially SupportedAthletes sometimes exhibit mouth breathing or jaw slackness before activity, which may be unnecessary if properly warmed up.

Partially SupportedBlood bicarbonate levels indicate carbon dioxide levels.

Partially SupportedCarbon dioxide acts as a metabolic stress messenger, not merely a waste product.

Partially SupportedFrequent cramping during training may be related to mouth breathing or talking after prolonged periods of talking.

Partially SupportedLimiting carbon dioxide in the blood can impair oxygen utilization efficiency.

Partially SupportedBreath control and gear work can be used in endurance and cardio training to build a more robust aerobic system.

Partially SupportedOxygen is fundamentally important for nutrient absorption and utilization in the body.

Partially SupportedIf water is in and around the face, mouth breathing is necessary.

Partially SupportedHorses will die if they mouth breathe at speed because it disrupts efficient oxygen intake.

Partially SupportedConsistently relying on forceful exhalations during exertion indicates over-breathing and excessive energy expenditure.

Partially SupportedConsciously attempting to perform boxing and Muay Thai workouts with the mouth closed may lead to improved performance.

Partially SupportedHigher carbon dioxide tolerance is beneficial for physiological function.

Partially SupportedRising carbon dioxide levels in the blood lead to a decrease in blood pH, making it more acidic.

Partially SupportedOver-breathing during high exertion impairs oxygen utilization and overall system efficiency.

Partially SupportedIndigenous cultures historically did not mouth breathe during activities like hunting or breastfeeding.

Partially SupportedNose breathing is associated with greater parasympathetic tone.

Partially SupportedOver-breathing due to stress has significantly negative implications for human physiology.

Partially SupportedHorses will die if they mouth breathe at speed due to their respiratory system's design.

Partially SupportedOver-breathing, indicated by the inability to maintain nasal breathing during moderate exertion, is a metabolic problem for everyone.

Partially SupportedAnimals mouth breathe after exercise to cool down.

Partially SupportedIt is possible to develop the ability to open nasal passages through exercises, even with a deviated septum, to facilitate nasal breathing during exercise.

Partially SupportedChronic over-breathing contributes to anxiety.

Partially SupportedA low carbon dioxide tolerance score is predictive of state anxiety.

Not SupportedFocusing solely on performance markers like lifting heavier weights can detract from the primary goal of improving decision-making under stress.

Partially SupportedThe lower lobes of the lungs receive more blood flow due to gravity, affecting oxygen transfer and CO2 exchange.

Partially SupportedThe CO2 tolerance test involves taking four easy nasal breaths, then inhaling fully and exhaling as slowly as possible without swallowing, panicking, or re-breathing, timing the duration of the exhale.

Partially SupportedA carbon dioxide tolerance test can assess mechanical control of the diaphragm, glottal control, CO2 tolerance, and the 'suffocation false alarm' system.

Partially SupportedThe body can adjust to chronic respiratory alkalosis or acidosis by altering kidney bicarbonate handling, but the underlying imbalance may persist.

Partially SupportedImproving co2 tolerance scores through breathing exercises can lead to changes in performance, behavior, and psychological outcomes.

Partially SupportedA free breath test and calculator is available at shiftadapt.com/breathwork to assess carbon dioxide tolerance.