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9 Crazy Facts About Breath

  1. You take around 20,000 breaths per day, which adds up to approximately 8 million breaths per year. That’s a whole lot of inhaling and exhaling!
  2. The longest recorded breath-holding time is an astonishing 24 minutes and 3 seconds, achieved by Aleix Segura Vendrell. Just imagine holding your breath for that long!
  3. Navy SEALS are trained to do boxed breathing to survive. Seals recognize the power of controlled breathing as a tool to optimize their physical and mental capabilities, allowing them to perform at their best in challenging and demanding environments.
  4. Breathing through your mouth instead of your nose can literally change the shape of your jaw and face, and it’s not prettier.
  5. Wim Hof, also known as “The Iceman,” holds multiple world records related to his extraordinary ability to withstand extreme cold temperatures. He ran a half-marathon barefoot above the Arctic Circle and has survived being immersed in ice for over 112 minutes. He attributes it all to his breathing techniques!
  6. Sleep apnea is a big deal with serious health consequences, and its all linked to shallow breathing in sleep! According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, it is estimated that around 80% of moderate to severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are undiagnosed.
  7. The diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle located beneath the lungs, is the primary muscle responsible for breathing. It contracts and flattens when you inhale, allowing the lungs to expand and fill with air.
  8. Breathing can have a direct impact on your emotions. Deep, slow breaths can help calm the nervous system and reduce stress, while quick, shallow breaths can contribute to feelings of anxiety and tension.
  9. Your breathing literally controls your heart rate variability (HRV) which impacts how long you will live. You can literally live a longer healthier life by breathing consciously, deeply and slowly.

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