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In Breath, journalist James Nestor explores how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with serious health consequences. He travels worldwide to uncover ancient breathing practices and combines this knowledge with cutting‑edge research in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology. The book demonstrates that even small changes in inhalation and exhalation can enhance athletic performance, rejuvenate internal organs, and alleviate conditions like snoring, allergies, asthma, autoimmune disease, and scoliosis. Breath challenges conventional wisdom about respiration, offering readers practical insights into how to harness their breath for improved physical and mental well‑being.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Health & Medicine/General Health
Authors: James Nestor
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