Ok, I have to admit that some of our posts may get a bit geeky from time to time. Information about how brain cells affect the breathing process may not appeal to your average Joe Sixpack. But fear not. Here is news you can use! Dallas free-lancer Jenny Block wrote a great piece a while […]
I’m not sure that we actually needed more evidence, but this is pretty compelling. One of the problems with tying chronic stress and stressful events to heart attack and stroke is that the chemical markers associated with stress are usually gone by the time anyone starts looking for them after a heart attack or stroke. […]
We recently had the opportunity to review a new breathing device called BreathSlim that claims to help users loose unwanted pounds by just using the power of the breath. Most everyone is skeptical when they hear these kinds of claims, so we were happy to have a chance to use the device and see for […]
We are excited to announce the release of the first three episodes of our new Breathe Break video series. These YouTube videos are designed to give you quick insight and exercises that you can start using immediately. The video series will cover all of the different dimensions of breathwork in short easy to understand installments […]
Afraid to fly? You’re not alone. With summer comes vacation travel, so we offer this info for those of you climbing aboard airplanes (and even for those of you business travelers who hate to fly). Just before takeoff, people with a mild fear of flying should take a deep breath, immediately exhale forcefully and then […]
It’s a bit mystifying, but people still smoke cigarettes. The health risks are well known and documented, but the nasty habit persists. To be sure it is a personal choice (except for when we have to breathe the nasty second-hand smoke). But we’re certain many who still smoke would love to stop. WebMD’s “Stop Smoking […]
One of the more unexpected discoveries during the research and writing of our book “Perfect Breathing” was the fact that the breath plays a critical role in the training of horses, horse trainers, and riders. Who knew? Initially, an article by horse training expert Dr. Ron Meredith caught our attention. He cautions his students to […]