The Nose Knows - The Dangers of Mouth Breathing and What You Can Do About It with Patrick McKeown
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We can all agree that if we don’t breathe, we don’t live. But have you given much thought on how you breathe? Have you heard of the term “functional breathing”? In this episode, Dr. Jay goes deep into the world of sleep with a pioneer in the world of functional breathing. His name is Patrick McKeown and if you’ve ever wondered about breathing you may have read his books called “Close Your Mouth” or “The Oxygen Advantage”. Patrick McKeown is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading ...
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