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The Nose Knows Best! The Secrets to Better Breathing

The Nose Knows Best! The Secrets to Better Breathing

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-30T15:33:16-04:00May 11th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized, Wellness Articles|Tags: Physical Therapy, Karen Davis Warren, health, sleep, breathing, Sleep disorders, Respiration, Reflexes, Branches of biology, Animal physiology, diaphragm, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, Mouth breathing, Nose, Orthodontics, Snoring, Human nose, Ami Kirollos, Mouth, Respiratory system, Respiratory tract, Obligate nasal breathing|

What is a simple, free, daily action that can positively affect your IMMUNE SYSTEM, MOOD, WEIGHT, and LONGEVITY? Breathing. Nasal breathing that is! Mouth breathing causes the tissues in the back of the mouth to become loose and flex inward, making breathing more difficult, creating more...mouth breathing! Nasal breathing naturally tones the soft tissue in the airways, keeping them firm and in shape! Mouth breathing while sleeping allows gravity to close the airway even more as the soft tissues in the [...]

Lights Out Part II // Eat to Sleep

Alex Wilkins2023-12-14T03:28:23-05:00September 28th, 2017|Categories: General Information, Nutrition Articles|Tags: Antioxidants, food, melatonin, Biology, RTT, Neuroscience, Circadian rhythm, Melatonin receptor agonists, Acetamides, eat, Sleep disorders, Hypnotic, Pineal gland, Insomnia, Branches of biology, Organ systems, Aromatase inhibitors, sleep|

Karen Davis Warren PT, MPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS Sleep plays a vital role in your health. Many if us are aware of the benefits of sleep, yet not so sure how to get a good night’s sleep. While research has shown the body’s naturally produced melatonin helps regulate sleep, synthetic melatonin has proven less than impressive. However, there are many foods that help the body’s natural melatonin production. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. It controls your circadian [...]

Lights Out // The Importance of Sleep

Alex Wilkins2023-12-14T03:58:17-05:00June 20th, 2017|Categories: Nutrition Articles, General Information|Tags: Acetamides, health, sleep, light, blue light, melatonin, Circadian rhythm, Melatonin receptor agonists, Antioxidants, Fade, Aromatase inhibitors, F.lux|

Lights Out // The Importance of Sleep Sleeping well directly affects your physical and mental health, and the overall quality of your life. Lack of sleep can have negative effects on your daytime energy, productivity, physical health, emotional balance, and even your weight. Since there are many factors that affect sleep let’s start with the basics. Control your exposure to light! A naturally occurring hormone called melatonin regulates your sleep-wake cycle. Light exposure controls when your brain produces melatonin. [...]