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Better breathing — the essays.

Plain-language reads on the Buteyko Method, nose breathing, mouth taping, sleep, anxiety and the science behind why your breath matters more than you think.

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Why Turbinate, Adenoid, and Tonsil Surgery Should Be a Last Resort, Not the First

Guest blog by Glenn White on why comfortable nasal breathing matters — and why turbinate, adenoid and tonsil surgery should be a last resort.

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What Differentiates Breathing Retraining and the Buteyko Institute Method From Other Breathwork

Guest blog by Glenn White with Nicky McLeod on how breathing retraining and the Buteyko Institute Method differ from other breathwork.

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Asthma Management in New Zealand: Innovative Solutions

The 2019 Asthma hui challenged health professionals to change the way asthma is treated so NZ’s high rate of death and hospitalisation can be reduced.

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Another reason to nose breathe

Nose breathing balances CO2, oxygen and nitric oxide in your airways and blood — key for preventing the spread of infection.

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Nose Breathing Exercises: Use It or Lose It

If a blocked nose makes you breathe through your mouth, try a simple exercise to clear your nose and breathe more comfortably.

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The Perils of Mouth Taping

A growing number of practitioners recommend taping the mouth at night. Here is why that advice can be risky, and what to do instead.

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Breathing Educator Shares the Benefits of Breathing Retraining

A Breathing Educator’s perspective on how guided breathing retraining can improve sleep, energy, mood and overall health.

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A simple breathing test to check your breathing health

Nicky McLeod explains how to do a simple test to see if the way you breathe could be affecting your health.

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Nasal Breathing and COVID-19: Nitric Oxide’s Protective Role

In a world coping with Covid-19, find out how improving your nasal breathing can help to prevent the spread of infection.

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The Surprising Benefits of Nose Breathing

29 reasons humans are designed to be nose breathers — and why it matters for sleep, immunity, energy and overall wellbeing.

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Nasal Breathing and Nitric Oxide: Fighting Coronaviruses

Nasal breathing, humming and breath holding can’t cure or prevent Covid-19, but they can reduce stress and support your immune system.

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The art of breathing

An introduction to nasal and diaphragm breathing with foundational concepts and tips for getting started.

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Free guide reveals 10 common breathing myths that could be affecting you

In this guide we address some key myths and misunderstandings around breathing — so you can start noticing what's helping and what's quietly holding you back.