We breathe about 15 times a minute, about 20000 times a day, about 7.3 million times a year, continuously inhaling oxygen into our bodies, converting it into energy through burning nutrients, and then exhaling exhaust gases. This gas exchange accompanies us throughout our lives.
However, not everyone’s breathing pattern is the same. Most people are not aware that many people have shallow breathing or breathing disorders, leading to low gas exchange efficiency. The gap in health levels between people with low respiratory quality and those with high respiratory quality will gradually widen over time.
The negative impact of poor quality breathing far exceeds people’s imagination. When respiratory efficiency is low, the body cannot inhale enough air, resulting in insufficient energy production, decreased metabolic rate, and weakened organ function. This will make people more prone to fatigue and significantly reduce their physical strength.
The correlation between respiration and physical and mental health:
Neurological effects: Breathing is closely related to the autonomic nervous system, and poor breathing can lead to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, causing various physical discomforts and diseases.
Emotional regulation effect: Respiratory status directly affects emotions, and poor breathing can easily cause negative emotions such as anxiety and irritability.
Long term respiratory distress can lead to various daily physical and mental discomforts, accelerate physical aging and organ function decline, ultimately affecting a person’s lifespan
Therefore, the quality of breathing directly affects our health level and lifespan. Improving breathing habits is an important foundation for maintaining overall health.