A New York Times Bestseller A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020 Named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR “A fascinating scientific, cultural, spiritual and evolutionary history of the way humans breathe—and how we’ve all been doing it wrong for a long, long time.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat Pray Love No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat twenty-five thousand times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren’t found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease; and even straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again.

Using the popular parable/story format, "Three Deep Breaths" focuses on three simple, effective practices that busy people can implement with little time or even with just a few minutes as a simple, effective antidote to busyness.

My Deep Breath is an engaging book which will allow parents, caregivers and teachers to help children learn how to self-regulate through many different emotions. This book simply teaches the power of deep breathing using a variety of positive and negative emotions which children encounter daily. Since the target audience are young children, the language used is very simple and easy to follow and the use of vibrant illustrations makes this book enjoyable. The book teaches children how effective deep breathing can be in a variety of relatable situations. It is short, fun and easy to follow so enjoy!

Section 1. Newborn to three months. ch. 1. Nose-breathing a must!. ch. 2. Throaty gurgles: the low-down on the lazy voice box. ch. 3. Newborn breathing issues related to feeding. ch. 4. Back to sleep and beyond: SIDS prevention. ch. 5. Wheezing: can a newborn have asthma?.ch. 6. Respiratory infections in newborns. ch. 7. Clear the air for your newborn -- Section 2. Three months to one year. ch. 8. Stuffy nose in babies: what's up there?. ch. 9. Throaty noises and stridor. ch. 10. Feeding issues for healthy breathing. ch. 11. Sleepy breathing in the first year. ch. 12. Respiratory illnesses in babies: croup and crud. ch. 13. Nebulizers: what's in them?. ch. 14. Clear the air for the first year -- Section 3. One to five years. ch. 15. Stuffy nose/runny nose/sinusitis - From friends and foes. ch. 16. Snoring: what's that noise?. ch. 17. Choking hazards: what is safe to eat? ch. 18. Hoarseness in toddlers and preschoolers: shhhhh! ch. 19. Wheezing and coughing: when is it asthma? ch. 20. Respiratory illnesses in toddlers and preschoolers: Yuck! ch. 21. Clear the air for your child

A new and emerging part of a child's development teaches them how to take a deep breath, especially when things don't seem to go their way. Take a Deep Breath by Kristen Schmitt is a story that combines colorful illustrations set to rhythmic scenarios alongside diverse young characters. Take a Deep Breath is written for ages 4-8 years old, but of course younger and older children will certainly benefit, grow into, or be able to reference this book for years to come. Parent and kid-approved!

The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.

Rediscover the Power of Perfect Breathing. The seemingly simple act of breathing often goes unnoticed and yet it is the most immediately essential process for sustaining life. This informative guide explores the central role of breath in all aspects of the body, mind, and spirit. Learn how it can help improve health, accelerate healing, enhance mental focus, cognitive and creative skills, sharpen athletic performance, heighten sexual enjoyment, and deepen the meditative experience. A variety of exercises for deep, intentional breathing are provided to get you started.

Josh doesn't like people looking at him and he's in the school play Can Miss Button help him to be brave? And can Miss Button be brave when she is faced by something she doesn't like? This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about, while a wordless storyboard encourages children to tell another story.

NOSES ARE FOR BREATHING, MOUTHS ARE FOR EATING “Many people believe that taking a deep breath increases body oxygenation. The opposite is the case.” — Patrick McKeown, bestselling author of The Oxygen Advantage Imagine a breathing technique that can increase oxygen uptake and delivery to the cells, improve blood circulation, and unblock the nose. Perhaps it can help open the airways of the lungs, enhance blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain, improve sleep and bring calmness to the mind. It might even restore bodily functions disturbed by stress, build greater resilience and help you to live longer. You might think this description sounds farfetched. But it isn’t. The Breathing Cure will guide you through techniques that embody the key to healthy breathing and healthy living. McKeown’s goal is to enable you to take responsibility for your own health, to prevent and significantly reduce a number of common ailments, to help you realize your potential and to offer simple, scientifically-based ways to change your breathing habits. On a day-to-day basis, you will experience an increase in energy and concentration, an enhanced ability to deal with stress and a better quality of life. The essential guide to functional breathing, learn techniques tried and tested by Olympic athletes and elite military. Clear your blocked nose, stress and relax your nervous system, improve lung function, prepare for competition and more. For use at home, in professional/amateur sports, by breathing instructors, dentists, doctors, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, Pilates and yoga teachers, and anyone interested in health and fitness – from everyday wellbeing through to sporting excellence. Breathe Light: experience optimal blood circulation, peak oxygenation, maximal exercise performance, relief from respiratory symptoms and the best sleep you ever had. Breathe Slow: stress is a risk factor in 75 to 90 percent of all human diseases. Discover and apply the breathing rate scientifically proven to stimulate relaxation, reduce high blood pressure, boost your immune system, maximize HRV and improve blood glucose control. Breathe Deep: physical and emotional balance comes from within. Learn how to strengthen your diaphragm muscle to achieve greater endurance and resilience, calmness of mind, focused concentration and ease of movement. From the bestselling author of The Oxygen Advantage, The Breathing Cure: Exercises to Develop New Breathing Habits for a Healthier, Happier, and Longer Life covers new, ground-breaking topics such as how breathing techniques can support functional movement of the muscles and joints; improve debilitating conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, lower back pain, PMS and high blood pressure; how the nasal breathing technique can be a weapon against influenza and related infections especially Covid-19; and last but not least, help you to enjoy deeper sleep and improved intimacy. Tap into your innate resilience. Fire up your potential. Enhance your health. BREATHE BETTER NOW!