About this episode

This episode explores the importance of breathing for overall health with Dr. Sachin Patel.

What if one of the most powerful tools for improving your health is something you do more than 20,000 times a day? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sachin Patel, a leading voice in functional medicine, to explore why breathing is far more than a survival mechanism. Together, we discuss how the way we breathe influences the brain, nervous system, metabolism, sleep, emotional resilience, and overall health, making breathwork one of the most accessible yet overlooked tools in modern healthcare. We dive into the science of nose versus mouth breathing, the connection between breath and the autonomic nervous system, and why proper breathing can support immune function, stress regulation, and restorative sleep. Dr. Patel also shares practical strategies for improving breathing patterns and explains why he believes the breath is the "lead domino" that can positively influence nearly every system in the body. If you're looking for a simple, science-backed way to improve your health, reduce stress, and optimize the way your body functions through better breathing, this conversation is a must-listen. Key takeaways: Discover how nose breathing helps regulate air quality and enhance lung…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Robert Silverman

Guest: Dr. Sachin Patel

Topics covered

• breathing
• functional medicine
• health improvement
• stress regulation
• autonomic nervous system

Keywords

• breathwork
• nose breathing
• mouth breathing
• immune function
• stress reduction
• sleep improvement

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