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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Introduction In October 2021, after only his second start for Barcelona, Sergio Aguero had to be withdrawn early after suffering from chest pains and complaining of dizziness.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

20 Jul

A Case Study of Breath Control Training in a 35-Year-Old Male Following Pulmonary Embolism Resolution.

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing

A Case Study of Breath Control Training in a 35-Year-Old Male Following Pulmonary Embolism Resolution. By Martin McPhilimey BSc, MSc, MRes, CRFS Introduction A 33-year-old, 192cm tall male weighing 103kg with a BMI of 28kg/m² was referred to a respiratory

19 Jun

A Discussion with Professor George Dallam On Nasal vs Mouth Breathing During Exercise

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing

Introduction Last month the HHP foundation posted a research article titled “Effect of Nasal Versus Oral Breathing on Vo2max and Physiological Economy in Recreational Runners Following an Extended Period Spent Using Nasally Restricted Breathing”. As a scientist, I felt obliged

24 May

A Case Study of Breath Control Training as an Alternative Therapy for Unexplained Shortness of Breath.

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing

A Case Study of Breath Control Training as an Alternative Therapy for Unexplained Shortness of Breath. Introduction In Australia, General practitioners can refer patients directly for a comprehensive lung function test and regularly investigate unexplained shortness of breath to rule out

20 May

Five Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing, Sleep

Five Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Joseph Cossman, Entrepreneur and Author once said. “The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” And he is not wrong; getting a poor night sleep often leaves

06 May

Nasal vs Oral Breathing During Exercise in Nasally Restricted Adapted Breathers.

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing

Does it matter which way you breathe during exercise? Anecdotal evidence and year of experience working with athletes, breath coaches Brian Mackenzie (Shift Adapt & HHP Foundation) and Patrick McKeown (Oxygen Advantage) suggest that nasal breathing is a more efficient

03 May

Utilising breath control to better manage hypertension.

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing, Stress/ Recovery

Utilising breath control to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Pundit Acharya, the author of Breath, Sleep, The Heart & Life, once said “Only those who know how to breathe will survive.” Breathing is not taught in the West because

26 Apr

Mick Fanning says Breathwork is key to his success

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing

Michael Eugene Fanning AO is an Australian professional surfer who was crowned champion of the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour in 2007, 2009 and 2013. If you’re Australian, You will most likely know how much his career has