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Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres discuss the importance of breath in managing attention and anxiety, highlighting the oxygen paradox and the transformative power of proper breathing techniques.

#307: Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres delve into the significance of breath in regulation attention and managing anxiety. One of the most interesting advances in the understanding of breath is the discovery of the oxygen paradox: breathing too much can actually reduce the amount of oxygen that reaches your brain. Breathing, mood, nutrition, attention, and activity are all interrelated. Understanding the relationship between breathing, oxygen, and carbon dioxide shows just how transformative proper breathing techniques can be. Find more at https://OptimalWork.com

People in this episode

Host: Sharif

Guest: Dr. Kevin Majeres

Topics covered

• breath
• attention regulation
• anxiety management
• oxygen paradox
• breathing techniques
• mood
• nutrition

Keywords

• breath
• attention
• anxiety
• oxygen paradox
• breathing techniques
• mood
• nutrition

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Organizations: OptimalWork

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