Breathing through the nose rather than the mouth triggers distinctive biological mechanisms that influence oxygen utilization, nervous system regulation and even brain function.

Everyone’s breathing pattern is unique, and soon scientists might be able to analyze yours to diagnose what ails you. Scientists were able to identify individual people based just on their ...

Daoism shares a similar concept. In Zhuangzi, philosopher Zhuangzi notes, “The breathing of the true man is from his heels,” reflecting deep, natural breathing that unites the mind and body.