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dobbsthedog's review against another edition
This book was recommended to me when I speaking to an acquaintance about having trouble sleeping. I honestly found the book to be fascinating, but it felt like it was right on the edge of quackery. Like, some of the things the author discusses about the power of breath and breathing is kind of bonkers?
I have ZERO medical training/knowledge, so that’s why I chose not to give this a star rating. I truly don’t know if I should be at all thinking any of the suggestions in this books are good or not, because, you know, breathing is pretty fucking important and I really don’t think that breathing in a certain rhythm with cure asthma (which I do not have). But then it seems like the benefits of changing the way you breathe are quite positive: better stamina, better sleep, lower blood pressure, fewer headaches, etc.
Overall, I think I will pick and choose what I take from this book and approach everything with caution. You know, trying to focus on breathing through your nose rather than your mouth seems pretty safe to me. Attempting to limit air intake while running, not so much.
I have ZERO medical training/knowledge, so that’s why I chose not to give this a star rating. I truly don’t know if I should be at all thinking any of the suggestions in this books are good or not, because, you know, breathing is pretty fucking important and I really don’t think that breathing in a certain rhythm with cure asthma (which I do not have). But then it seems like the benefits of changing the way you breathe are quite positive: better stamina, better sleep, lower blood pressure, fewer headaches, etc.
Overall, I think I will pick and choose what I take from this book and approach everything with caution. You know, trying to focus on breathing through your nose rather than your mouth seems pretty safe to me. Attempting to limit air intake while running, not so much.
jlsjourneys's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to the audiobook. Really fascinating research, anecdotes, and insight - well told.
flynn137ab259's review against another edition
5.0
This was fascinating! Mouth tape, and no more mouth breathing for me!!
rkingston's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.25
katricia's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
2.0
inkandinsights's review against another edition
4.0
Breathing is the most basic living function. Yet, due to evolution and due to bad lifestyles, we breathe the wrong way.
When I first saw the book title, I wondered if it is even necessary to write a book on such a basic life function. After turning the last page, I am thoroughly impressed by the research and findings of James Nestor.
The book has inspired me to take breathing sericorrectly do it cctively for my own well-being. It has opened my eyes and nose to a better way of breathing.
This is also one of those few books where the resources and epilogue are as long as the main reading material itself. This proves how exhaustive the research and evidence collection has been.
A must-read for anyone who is interested in the mysteries and workings of the human body.
When I first saw the book title, I wondered if it is even necessary to write a book on such a basic life function. After turning the last page, I am thoroughly impressed by the research and findings of James Nestor.
The book has inspired me to take breathing sericorrectly do it cctively for my own well-being. It has opened my eyes and nose to a better way of breathing.
This is also one of those few books where the resources and epilogue are as long as the main reading material itself. This proves how exhaustive the research and evidence collection has been.
A must-read for anyone who is interested in the mysteries and workings of the human body.
zeibeat's review against another edition
5.0
Mandatory read for anyone interested in health and lifestyle