09/29/2026
Remember to Breathe! The way we breathe can significantly affect our health, influencing everything from facial structure and oral health to blood pressure and stress response. Humans can breathe through both the nose and the mouth, but nasal breathing is the bodyโs preferred and much healthier method. Nasal breathing provides essential filtration, as tiny hairs and mucus in the nose trap dust and germs. It also warms and humidifies incoming air before it reaches the lungs, better than the mouth does.
The nose and paranasal sinuses produce nitric oxide, which is taken into the lungs during nasal inhalation. This nitric oxide helps relax and expand blood vessels, improves oxygen circulation and absorption, and fights off bacteria in the incoming air.
Nasal breathing improves oral and dental health by preventing dry mouth and maintaining healthy saliva production, which protects tooth enamel and helps remove harmful acids. In turn, this reduces your chances of developing chronic bad breath, gum inflammation, and cavities. Nasal breathing also supports proper facial structure and jaw alignment by promoting proper tongue posture in the mouth.
Stress response improves with nasal breathing because slower, deeper breaths activate the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting the body out of โfight or flightโ mode and promoting a calm state.
If something we do 16 times per minute on average has such a big impact on our health, it makes sense to invest in doing it better. Breathing strips are an effective, affordable, drug-free over-the-counter option to improve nasal breathing, particularly during sleep. Intake breathing strips are considered among the most advanced and powerful nasal dilator brands available. They use a two-part magnetic system that mechanically pulls and holds the nasal passages open, reducing airway resistance. Regular strips pull directly on the sensitive skin across the bridge of the nose, whereas Intake avoids bridge glue entirely to minimize irritation and red marks.
From September 16 โ October 20, Intake Breathing starter kits and tab refill packs are 15% off!