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Nasal breathing delivers a molecule to the body. Paranasal sinuses are major producers of nitric oxide (NO). In humans, nitric oxide is generated within the blo...od vessels and regulates blood pressure, and prevents the formation of clots and also destroys potential toxins. There is a link between low NO levels and many diseases. Here are a few of the diseases associated with low Nitric Oxide: high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, digestive tract issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, erectile dysfunction, and bladder issues. The sinuses communicate with the nasal cavity through ostia, and the rate of gas exchange between these cavities is dependent, for example, on the size of the ostia. Proper ventilation is essential for maintenance of sinus integrity, and blockage of the ostium blocks the flow to the sinuses. In a two-compartment model of the nose and sinus, oscillating airflow caused a dramatic increase in gas exchange between the cavities. Humming has been applied therapeutically for the treatment of chronic sinusitis. A case study of a patient who had been unable to nose breathe due to chronic sinusitis for a month was able to achieve a clear nose and breathe easily through his nose after 4 days of intensive humming (one hour the first day and 120 hums 4x per day). The authors hypothesised that the effect was due to the increase in nitric oxide produced by the humming. A small 10 person study looked at nasal NO was measured during humming and quiet single-breath exhalations at a fixed flow rate. NO increased 15-fold during humming compared with quiet exhalation. Humming exercises have been used in yoga for many thousands of years. To really experience the vibration of humming through the sinuses you can try this bee breath exercise while blocking the ears. 1. Sit up straight in a quiet, well ventilated corner with your eyes closed. Keep a gentle smile on your face 2. Place your index fingers on your ears. There is a cartilage between your cheek and ear. Place your index fingers on the cartilage 3. Take a deep breath in and as you breathe out, gently press the cartilage. You can keep the cartilage pressed or press it in and out with your fingers, while making a loud humming sound like a bee 4. You can also make a low-pitched sound but it is a good idea to make a high-pitched one for better results 5. Breathe in again and continue the same pattern 3-4 times. How did this exercise feel for you?

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If youre looking for reasons to eat more mushrooms, read on. Two new relevant studies were published in the scientific literature this past year, each one high...lighting the importance of mushrooms in the human diet. 1. Mushroom consumption & mild cognitive impairment As part of a recent study design, and to determine any association between mushroom consumption and mild cognitive impairment, researchers in Singapore analyzed diet and lifestyle factors of 663 participants over the age of 60. After controlling for factors including age, education, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activities, meat consumption, and vegetable consumption, participants who consumed greater than 2 portions of mushrooms per week had lower odds of having mild cognitive impairment compared to participants who consumed mushrooms less than once per week. Findings were similar in males and females, and results were published in the Journal Of Alzheimers Disease. Researchers concluded: "Mushroom consumption could be a potential preventive measure to slow cognitive decline and neurodegeneration in aging." (Source: https://rb.gy/4of0hz) 2. Mushroom consumption & prostate cancer A brand new study published in the International Journal Of Cancer looked at the association between mushroom consumption and prostate cancer in over 36,000 Japanese men between the ages of 40 and 79. This was the first long-term cohort study ever published on the subject. (A cohort study follows participants over time to determine the incidence of, or mortality from, a disease or other outcome.) Results indicated that higher mushroom consumption in men over the age of 50 was related to a lower risk of incident prostate cancer. Additionally, researchers found a beneficial effect of mushroom consumption on the prevention of prostate cancer regardless of clinical stage of tumor development (localized or advanced and metastatic). Researchers in this study concluded that "habitual mushroom intake might help to reduce prostate cancer risk." (Source: https://rb.gy/jrn1xg) So... if you needed yet another reason to eat more mushrooms, perhaps these two studies will influence your decision in a positive manner!

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