by mrichardsnd | Jun 28, 2025 | Brain and Nerves, Breathing, Mental Health, Pain, Spiritual Health
There is much to be said about the wonder and miracle of breath and breathing. This post will focus mostly on the effect breathing patterns can have on our perception of pain. As we inhale (breathe in), the sympathetic nervous system (SNS is briefly stimulated,...
by mrichardsnd | Jun 14, 2025 | Brain and Nerves, Breathing, Fatigue, Healthy Aging, Mental Health, Spiritual Health
I recently finished a book by Patrick McKweon titled “The Oxygen Advantage”. He makes a strong argument in favor of nasal breathing, explaining that in order for oxygen to be released from red blood cells it must exchange with carbon dioxide, a principle...
by mrichardsnd | Jun 7, 2025 | Brain and Nerves, Fatigue, Healthy Aging, Mental Health
In hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), the person is placed in a chamber and breathes in pure oxygen. Fresh air is composed of various molecules, primarily nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (about 21%). Other substances include Argon (0.93%), carbon dioxide (0.04%), and trace...
by mrichardsnd | Jan 2, 2025 | Healthy Aging
Shout out to protein from whole food plant sources! Adequate protein intake is associated with healthy aging, with better results with plant protein vs other protein sources. Check out the article below for details on the recent study....
by mrichardsnd | Nov 30, 2024 | Mental Health
Ashwagandha has deep roots in traditional medicine for various concerns, including Anxiety and Insomnia. But does it actually work? Check out this systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of this botanical medicine. Basically, it works great for many...
