For 3.5 billion years, life has evolved around the sun; and the importance in the animal kingdom is glaringly apparent. You only have to look to nature to see how changes in light throughout the day alter behaviours out in
How To Fall Asleep When Stressed
There’s nothing more frustrating than laying in bed staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning to ruminate on thoughts hoping, wishing, even praying to switch your mind off as you attempt to get some
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
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
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
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
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
What a cats eyes show us about vision and stress and what you can do to relax.
Have you ever wondered how looking at the horizon makes you feel relaxed?
You know those times when you’re watching the sunset, or
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
Ecosa Group recently invited me to write a post for the expert section on their website. Ecosa Group is an Australian bed-in-a-box company specializing in mattresses. I decided to write something actionable for almost any reading to add value