{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64913e28-7031-4ea6-9bef-fddf46dfed87/69ae89016ffdcd8188374892?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to use your breath to sleep better, stress less and live longer | James Nestor","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/613910d92449a85aeebc9e4c/1773046003658-376da130-bfd8-4f8c-978a-ea80a7b62ea8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We breathe over 20,000 times a day. Those breaths do far more than just keep us alive. They shape your sleep, your focus, your energy, even your blood pressure and long-term risk of disease.</p><p>That’s over 20,000 opportunities to support your health, every single day.</p><p>The challenge is that modern life makes it harder to breathe well. We sit hunched over laptops, we’re constantly switched on, we chew softer foods, and many of us mouth-breathe, especially at night.&nbsp;</p><p>My guest today is on a mission to improve our health through our breath.</p><p>James Nestor is an award-winning science journalist and author of the bestseller <a href=\"https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Breath”</a>. He’s travelled the world to understand how our breathing has changed, and most importantly, what simple, practical steps we can take to improve it.</p><p>This episode genuinely shifted things for my team and me. I hope it inspires you to make a few small changes too. And if you know a committed mouth breather, send it their way.</p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><ul><li>The risks of mouth breathing and James’ 10-day experiment</li><li>Why nasal breathing makes such a difference</li><li>Tips for a blocked nose or deviated septum</li><li>How to train your diaphragm for easier breathing</li><li>Why softer modern diets can affect your airways</li><li>Whether “mewing” is worth trying</li><li>Easy breathing habits you can start today</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🎬 <a href=\"https://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href=\"https://tdk.link/pod_sn_app\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href=\"https://tdk.link/pod_sn_web\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><p><br></p><p>☕️ <a href=\"https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href=\"https://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href=\"https://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dr Rupy Aujla"}