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...
