Nasal Breathing and Nitric Oxide
Are you looking to boost your overall health, cognitive function and athletic performance? Mouth taping with BreatheWell’s Mouth Tape can play a crucial role in enhancing your body's production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is naturally produced in our paranasal sinuses. Mouth breathing does not produce nitric oxide.
Why does it matter? Because nitric oxide (NO) is a signaling molecule that is vital to a number of physiological processes.
NO helps improve blood flow throughout our bodies by dilating blood vessels in the lungs. This increases the amount of oxygen that enters our blood stream and helps to regulate our immune system and reduce inflammation. Inflammation in our bodies can be be harmful, contributing to autoimmune disorders, heart disease, tissue and organ damage, cancer neurological disorders and digestive problems.
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Nitric oxide supports cardiovascular health by contributing to the relaxation of blood vessels. This supports healthy, regulated blood pressure. Additionally, NO has antiviral, antibacterial, and anti fungal properties. When inhaled, these properties of NO act to protect our respiratory tract from harmful airborne particles.
Inhaled nitric oxide also improves the ventilation perfusion matching in the lungs, meaning that oxygen is delivered to the parts of the lungs that need it most. Overall, nitric oxide supports better oxygenation in the lungs, body and brain, supporting cognitive function, mental clarity, focus and memory.
Some studies suggest that better nitric oxide production and improved oxygenation of the body lead to improved sleep and reduced anxiety.
An additional bonus of nitric oxide production is it enhances oxygen delivery to our muscles while we exercise. This allows us to improve our performance, endurance and energy levels as well as lead to faster recovery times. Mouth breathing does not provide us with the same benefits.
Overall, maintaining adequate levels of nitric oxide is essential for cardiovascular health, immune function, physical performance and cognitive function. To support your body’s production of nitric oxide, practice nasal breathing through out the day, especially during exercise. Additionally, a mouth taping practice with BreatheWell’s mouth tape while you sleep will ensure you are nasal breathing and maximizing nitric oxide production. Experience the power of your breath.
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That is my Breath. That is my Power.
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