#81 Dr Nick Heath -  The Shocking Truth About Breathing & Diabetes!

#81 Dr Nick Heath - The Shocking Truth About Breathing & Diabetes!

Author: Mike Maher September 25, 2023 Duration: 1:35:31

Today's guest is Nick Heath, a.k.a 'The Breathing Diabetic'. With a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science and a transformative journey through type 1 diabetes, Nick dives deep into the science and wonder of breath. Join us for a riveting conversation filled with diabetes insights and breath geek goodness!

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Check out Nicks Website for amazing info here: https://www.thebreathingdiabetic.com/

Welcome To TAKE A DEEP BREATH

Greetings! I'm Mike Maher, your guide on this breathwork journey and the host of this YouTube channel. As a new father to a beautiful baby boy, I left my corporate career behind to pursue my passion - helping people harness the transformative power of breathwork. I firmly believe in the life-changing potential of the breath, and it's my mission to help the world breathe better.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
2:35 Nicks Backstory
8:33 Wim Hof & The Oxygen Advantage
12:42 Breathing & Diabetes Explained
18:33 How Do We Measure Stress?
23:15 Different Breathing Techniques
32:00 Breath Mechanics
35:00 Holotropic Breathing
37:00 How should Diabetics Breathe?
41:00 Breath Geeking!
45:00 Different Nitric Oxides
52:00 Nose Unblocking Protocols
55:00 Beetroot and Viagra
1:00:00 Biomechanics
1:04:00 Spinal Fluid
1:08:00 Breath Awareness
1:12:00 Vagus Nerve and HRV
1:23:00 Freediver Tips and Breath Holds


Mike Maher hosts TAKE A DEEP BREATH, a space where the simple, automatic act of breathing gets the thoughtful exploration it deserves. This isn't just about relaxation techniques, though you'll certainly find those. Instead, each conversation delves into the surprising science and profound personal power hidden within our own respiration. Mike guides discussions with a diverse range of voices-from researchers mapping the breath's impact on the nervous system to yoga teachers sharing ancient practices, and everyday explorers who've used breathwork to transform their mental and physical fitness. You'll hear practical methods alongside the deeper philosophy, understanding how conscious breathing can alter stress, focus, and overall wellbeing. Tune in to this podcast for a refreshingly direct look at a fundamental part of life, learning how to harness your breath with more intention and discover what happens when you truly pay attention to the air moving in and out. It's a journey into the most accessible tool we all possess, waiting to be unlocked.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 133

TAKE A DEEP BREATH
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