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James Nestor.

James Nestor is an American journalist and author who has written for Outside, Scientific American, The Atlantic and others. His book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art (2020) was an international bestseller.

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Breath

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Health & Wellness · 2020

Breath

The New Science of a Lost Art

Journalist James Nestor looks at the science and history of breathing, mixing research, ancient practices and his own experiments. He argues that many of us breathe poorly and that small changes in how we breathe can help our health.

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  1. How you breathe mattersBreathing is automatic, but the way you do it affects sleep, energy and stress.
  2. Breathe through your noseNose breathing filters, warms and moistens air. Nestor's own experiment with mouth breathing left him feeling worse.
  3. Slow downSlower, steadier breaths can help the body relax.
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