#33 The Power of Nasal Breathing with Michael Mullin
Join us in this week's podcast episode with Michael Mullin! Michael is a clinically-based athletic trainer with over 25 years of experience in training and rehabilitation. He is the Owner/Clinician of Integrative Rehab Training LLC and sees clients out of Back Cove Personal Fitness in Portland and individually at their homes. He is a NATA Certified Athletic Trainer and a registered Physical Therapy Assistant in California. He is on the adjunct faculty at the University of New England and is a Certified Clinician through the Postural Restoration Institute. Michael specializes in the treatment, rehabilitation, and training of individuals and has worked with all levels of athletes. He has provided consultation, treatment, and/or presentations to NFL teams, the US Ski Team, Stars on Ice national tour, Perform Better seminars, and Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning to name a few. In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Respiration and the internal mechanisms 04:18 - When should we focus on nasal breathing 05:19 - What happens when we breathe through our nose 12:17 - The role of Nitrous Oxide on the breath and immune system 15:23 - Where to begin with nasal breathing training 20:30 - How the modality of breath can alter physiology 22:27 - Cultural applications of nasal breathing 26:47 - Rate of recovery when nasal breathing 29:33 - Proper tongue posture 35:14 - Breathing modalities and quality of sleep 37:34 - Mouth taping and nasal strips 41:03 - Nasal breathings effect on taste, memory, and cardiovascular health 45:15 - Right vs left nostril influence on the autonomic nervous system 47:05 - Deviated septa and restricted nasal passages 49:30 - Mouth vs nasal breathing and their effects on movement 51:16 - How top athletes breathe for peak performance 53:05 - Nasal breathing: spreading awareness within the wellness industry 55:31 - Breathing in masks 57:21 - Nasal breathing: key takeaways More from Michael: Integrative Rehab Training (Website) Integrative Rehab Training (Facebook) @mjmatc (Instagram)