#150 George Dallam - The Nasal Breathing Paradox

George Dallam shares his transformative journey into nasal breathing, its profound impact on athletic performance, health, and how to adapt gradually for optimal results. Discover the science behind nasal breathing and practical tips to incorporate it into your routine. The discussion touches on breath mechanics and how diaphragmatic breathing can be optimized. They discuss Buteyko method, oxygen advantage, and other breathing techniques for performance enhancement, overall health, and  nervous system regulation.  Chapters   00:00 Introduction and George's background in sports and exercise science 01:23 George's journey from water polo to triathlon and health issues 03:09 Discovery of nasal breathing and initial challenges 05:04 Physiological effects of nasal breathing and adaptation process 07:21 Performance improvements and research findings 10:12 Efficiency, economy, and the impact on oxygen use 17:46 Why nasal breathing enhances performance and health 22:07 The role of the diaphragm and core stabilization 27:49 Diffusion, CO2, and the importance of adaptation 34:41 Practical tips for gradual adaptation and overcoming mucus issues 38:59 Behavioral techniques and environmental modifications for nasal breathing     https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=nasal+breathing https://www.researchgate.net/profile/George-Dallam   https://www.wiseathletes.com/podcast/re-release-breathing-well-is-a-skill-w-george-dallam-phd-from-2021/   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338558548_The_Effect_of_Nasal_Breathing_Versus_Oral_and_Oronasal_Breathing_During_Exercise_A_Review https://www.thebreathcoach.co.uk/blog/nasal-breathing-benefits-for-runners     Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor  https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp   Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0   Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout.  key  topics   The science behind nasal breathing and CO2 tolerance The adaptation process for nasal breathing during exercise Performance benefits of nasal breathing and efficiency Practical steps for training nasal breathing gradually The role of the diaphragm and core stabilization in nasal breathing Mucus production and filtering in nasal passages Behavioral techniques for adopting nasal breathing Impact of nasal breathing on diffusion and oxygen utilization      keywords   nasal breathing, performance, health, adaptation, CO2, diaphragm, exercise science, breathwork, oxygen efficiency, buteyko, buteyko method, oxygen advantage, whm, breathwork, breath, breathe, breathing exercises, breath work, Prana Yama Pranayama, breath hold, co2 tolerance, HRV, Coherent breathing, Vo2 max, breath coach