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In today\u2019s episode, we\u2019re revisiting one of our most popular episodes with James Nestor.\nBreathwork is where my personal and professional interests collide. How we breathe affects every body system we have and I\u2019m excited to welcome James Nestor, science journalist and author of the book Breath, which explores the data behind this ancient, but some might say lost, art.\nAnd yes, it is an art. As we discuss, it doesn\u2019t matter whether you follow a new or ancient technique to harness the potential of your breath, the principles are the same. What I love about James\u2019 approach is he has no agenda to push. He hasn\u2019t developed his own breathing technique, theory or product. He\u2019s a journalist with an enquiring, sceptical mind. By his own admission, he came from a place where \u2013\xa0like many of you, perhaps \u2013 he thought, \u2018What\u2019s all the fuss about breathing? It\u2019s automatic, it\u2019s easy, our bodies know what they\u2019re doing\u2019. But do they really? \nDuring this conversation, we cover some of the fascinating \u2013 objective \u2013 insights James has uncovered in his research. He explains the benefits of nasal breathing, the importance of masticating and how diet affects the skeletal development of our children\u2019s mouths. James reveals how learning to chew more, chewing on one side and using mouth tape at night has changed the structure of his own mouth. His airways \u2013\xa0and his wellbeing \u2013 have never been better. We discuss the long list of conditions breathing may improve; how athletes can benefit. And James reveals the therapeutic process behind some \u2018super breathing\u2019 techniques. \nWhether you\u2019re already practising breathwork, you\u2019re curious or yet to be convinced, James has a no-nonsense, rigorous approach we can all take something from. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemore\nhttps://www.leafyard.com/livemore\nhttps://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore\nOrder Dr Chatterjee's new book\xa0Happy Mind, Happy Life: UK version:\xa0https://amzn.to/304opgJ, US & Canada version:\xa0https://amzn.to/3DRxjgp\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\nShow notes available at\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/268\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.