The Nose Knows

Air flowing in, and air flowing out. That’s all that matters right? Doesn’t matter where it leaves, or enters/

Wrong.

For years, I believed the same thing, to my own detriment. I harmed my health more than I realized.

The nose knows best.

Nasal Breathing: Nature’s Design

Breathing through your nose isn’t just an option—it’s what your body was built to do. When we compare it to mouth breathing it’s plain to see, there’s only one winner.

Nasal breathing:

• Reduces stress levels

• Improves digestion

• Enhances sleep quality and duration

• Speeds up recovery after exertion

• Boosts endurance

• Strengthens your immune system

• Increases alpha (calm, focused) brain waves

• Lowers inflammation

• Activates the vagus nerve (promotes relaxation)

Your Nose: More Than Meets the Eye

When you think our nose, most of us only consider the part we can see in the mirror. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The real magic happens behind the scenes an intricate system of pathways and chambers called the sinuses and turbinates.

When you breathe through your nose, air flows through these structures, where it’s warmed, humidified, and filtered.

But that’s not all. Your nasal sinuses also produce nitric oxide. This powerful molecule make your airways wider, improves oxygen delivery and even kills harmful bacteria and viruses in the air you breathe. (click for a recap).

In short, your nose isn’t just a gateway for air—it’s a built-in filtration, humidification, and oxygen-boosting system. Deliverign cleaner, and more breatheable air to your lungs.

Struggling to Breathe Through Your Nose? Here’s Why

Your airways are lined with smooth muscle tissue, which needs regular airflow to stay functional.

Use it… or lose it.

Gentle pressure from airflow tones these smooth muscles, keeping your nasal passages active, and open.

If you’re a mouth-breather, your nasal passages don’t get this stimulation. Without the pressure of the airflow, the muscles lose tone, and the airways narrow, making nose breathing harder—which leads to even more mouth breathing.

A visccous cycle that can leave your nose feeling perpetually “blocked.”

The good news? You can reverse this surprsingly fast.

With consistent nasal breathing practice, you can retrain your airways in no time. Restoring their strength and making nose breathing feel natural again.