04/09/2026
Carbon dioxide is the critical factor in ensuring that oxygen is released by our red blood cells and helps energise every cell in your body.
Incorrect breathing SIGNIFICANTLY lowers carbon dioxide levels and reduces oxygen supply to your cells. Bigger and deeper breaths actually REDUCE the amount of oxygen that is available – not increase it.
There are a number of advantages of nasal breathing:
- Proper filtration of air
- Optimal oxygen and CO2 balance
- Support for proper jaw development
- Maintains healthy oral pH levels
Dysfunctional breathing can:
- Make the body more acidic and prone to dental problems
- Result in narrower upper and lower jaws, resulting in crowding of teeth
- Affect every one of the body's eleven functional systems
Using your diaphragm to fill your lungs (your stomach should move out when you breathe in and in when you breathe out) is essential for proper breathing.