Blog Archives : Performance Through Health

17 Jul

Five Activities to Improve Concentration and Focus.

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Personal Development, Stress/ Recovery

Five Activities to improve concentration and focus. Poor concentration, and the inability to focus, are modern-day health and productivity crises. If you have read Johann Hari’s book ‘Stolen Focus’, you will have a good understanding. If you haven’t, then I

06 May

NSDR Protocols | What are they and how to use them

By Martin McPhilimey
In Sleep, Stress/ Recovery

NSDR Protocols are techniques to help you enter a self-directed internal calm state. Yoga Nidra, breathwork or hypnosis. NSDR protocols can improve brain plasticity and, therefore, cement learning. They also help you relax, reduce anxiety, and fall asleep more easily.

06 May

Non-Sleep Deep Rest | NSDR | Deep Nervous System Relaxation (7 mins)

By Martin McPhilimey
In Stress/ Recovery, Video

This Non-sleep deep rest protocol can be used following a deep bout of work, study, or physical activity to quickly rejuvenate yourself, reduce stress, and boost focus and productivity. Join me for 7 minutes as I guide you through the

14 Apr

Can Melatonin Help You Sleep?

By Martin McPhilimey
In Podcast, Sleep, Video

Can Melatonin help you sleep? Is the question I get asked often, yet the answer is not quite that simple? Of course, Melatonin is the hormone that helps us initiate sleep when it gets dark; however, simply taking Melatonin if

23 Mar

Is how you breathe leading to increases in Stress and Anxiety? | Dysfunctional Breathing Mechanics

By Martin McPhilimey
In Breathing, Podcast, Video

Poor breathing mechanics leads to increases in stress and anxiety. How you physically breathe tells your mind and body through the nervous system, signalling how safe the world is around you. In this episode, I discuss breathing mechanics concerning stress

20 Jan

Summary of Dr. Jack Feldman: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing

As a passionate breathing scientist, I was excited to hear Dr Jack Feldman chat with Andrew Huberman on his latest Huberman Lab Podcast #54. (at the bottom of the page) It was a two-hour discussion in which I felt Jack

20 Jan

Measuring Your BOLT Score | Oxygen Advantage

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing, Video

In this video, you will discover how to measure your Body Oxygen Level Test score and what it means and how to predict whether you have a functional breathing pattern. The BOLT score is a measure of functional breathing from

15 Dec

Could mouth breathing be a causal factor in the heart problem that led to Sergio Aguero’s retirement?

Introduction In October 2021, after only his second start for Barcelona, Sergio Aguero had to be withdrawn early after suffering from chest pains and complaining of dizziness. Recently it has been announced that the 33-year-old will retire from football due

22 Nov

Can Music Be Used To Entrain Deep Sleep Brainwaves Improving Sleep Quality, Exercise Recovery, or Cardiac Health?

By Martin McPhilimey
In Sleep, Stress/ Recovery

Can Music Be Used To Entrain Deep Sleep Brainwaves Improving Sleep Quality, Exercise Recovery, or Cardiac Health? Sleep & Brainwaves We can define Sleep as a brain state, a process or behaviour. The brain state consists of wave-like formations that contribute to

03 Nov

The Science of Exercise Stress, Burnout and Recovery Techniques

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Stress/ Recovery

A Scientific Approach to Exercise Stress, Burnout and Recovery Techniques Introduction People with a high level of responsibility come across significant stressors every day. First, there is psychological stress related to high-level work, performance-related business or financial problems, and social