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The first (and a very strict) rule of the Buteyko therapy is to switch to nasal breathing. It is amazing how a lot of health problems could be avoided just following this rule, yet rarely doctors or dentists would emphasize that. Think it is no big deal? You’d be amazed at how many important functions the nature’s perfect instrument for breathing, your NOSE, performs |
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1. Warms the air to about 95 degrees Fahrenheit, the optimal temperature for lungs. 2. Humidifies the air. Humidity supports tiny microscopic hairs (cilia) which assist in moving sticky mucus, debris and allergens out. Without enough humidity, cilia don’t work. Debris is trapped causing a cough. 3. Filters the air during inhalation through nose hairs and triggers the release of anti-bacterial molecules helping to clean the air. 4. Stimulates the release of odiferous molecules, so that we can smell the quality of air. 5. The nose has very sensitive nerve endings at hair roots, which warn about unhealthy particles in the air. Turbinate (or concha nasalis – a long, narrow and curled bone shelf which protrudes into the breathing passage of the nose) cause air to centrifuge any particles inhaled which then stick to the mucous membrane, preventing it from being sucked into the lungs. 6. Regulates incoming volume of air by providing extra resistance and anatomical dead space which is important in the regulation of breathing. Mouth breathing promotes hyperventilation. 7. Moves the air along the nasal septum, slowing movement of air and facilitating a more complete integration of ventilation process with other biological processes. 8. Exhalation through the nose reduces the rapid loss of Carbon Dioxide, which is needed to release oxygen from the blood to the brain, organs, muscles and cells (Bohr Effect). CO2 also dilates airways and blood vessels. 9. Promotes Oral health. Mouth breathing causes a drying out of the gums, increases the acidity in the mouth promoting both cavities and gum disease. 10. Stimulates normal Facial development. Nasal breathing allows the tongue and lips to properly form the natural arch around the mouth, thereby preventing tooth malformation. Improves the aesthetics of the entire face as the jaw forms in a healthy way. 11. Helps children to form sinuses by activating their growth with the movement of air. Mouth-breathers often have very narrow faces. The sinuses start growing at age 4. 12. Lubricates sinus membranes, lessening the chance of sinus infection. Reduces swelling and congestion of nose tissues and other airways. Keeps the nasal passages open. 13. Reduces snoring. 14. Reduces anxiety. 15. Due to reduced air volume fewer allergens are breathed in. 16. Increases sense of smell, linking it to the limbic system, the seat of emotions making us more aware of our emotions; also an important environmental factor for survival. 17. Activates movement at several head and neck joints. 18. Allows excess tears to have a clear passageway for drainage. 19. Allows air to pass structures that mark the head center , keeping you balanced. Paranasal sinuses produce nitric oxide, which is a potent vasodilator and a powerful sterilizing agent (klls bacteria). 20. Activates the production of immunoglobulins to strengthen the immune system 21. Helps increase the fluctuations of the cerebral spinal fluid by activation and movement of the sphenobasilar joint thereby nourishing the central nervous system. 22. Facilitates a deep meditation. Hope you are convinced and started watching your breathing already!
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