Okay, so I’ll admit — when I first heard about mouth taping, I thought it was another weird wellness trend. Tape your mouth shut to sleep better? Sounded more like a TikTok challenge than an actual health tip. But after a few months of dealing with poor sleep and waking up with a stiff neck…
Breathing might seem like something we do without thinking, but how we breathe matters more than most people realize. Many of us go through our days breathing through our mouths, especially when stressed, exercising, or dealing with allergies. But our bodies are designed to breathe mainly through the nose. Learning about the benefits of nasal…
If you’ve ever dealt with asthma, you probably know how crucial it is to manage your breathing properly. One thing I’ve noticed over the years as a pulmonary nurse practitioner is how many patients don’t realize the impact of breathing through the nose vs mouth for asthma. It sounds simple, but the way you breathe…