Blog Category: Self Care

Sachin Patel is a functional medicine practitioner and breathwork expert. He got into this field after realizing conventional doctors had no answers for chronic illness patients. Breathwork became his passion for integrating simplicity and sophistication in health.  In this episode, Sachin explained the health consequences of mouth breathing, including poor sleep, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance. Nasal breathing optimizes air through humidification, warming, and filtration before it reaches the lungs.

Sachin outlined various breathing patterns like coherence breathing and bellows breathing that can induce different physiological states. The "right" way to breathe depends on one's needs in the moment and goals.  He recommended finding prompts like checking emails or driving to associate with breath awareness. This helps establish breathwork as a habit. Wearables can also gamify the process and show physiological impacts.

Sachin detailed how mouth taping at night trains nasal breathing, improving sleep, hormones, temperature regulation and more. It strengthens respiratory muscles weakened by devices like CPAPs.  

HRV measures nervous system resilience through heart rate fluctuations with breathing. Higher HRV means better stress handling. Breathwork and lifestyle changes can optimize this important biomarker.

Sachin explained how breathwork impacts cell signaling, energy production and the body's intricate systems through oxygenation, CO2 balance and nervous system regulation. Proper breathing is the body's "steering wheel."

In this episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, holistic nutritionist Thais Harris shares insights on integrating self-love into the journey toward ideal health. Thais emphasizes the critical role of self-love, distinguishing it as a practice that nurtures self-esteem and acceptance through mindfulness and present-moment awareness. Her approach underscores the importance of valuing oneself without conditions, a principle that has guided her both personally and professionally.

Through her work with women and cancer patients, Thais discovered how a deepened sense of self-love, extending beyond mere mindfulness, can significantly enhance health outcomes. She shares intimate details of her own battle with skin cancer, revealing how self-love practices such as mirror work, positive affirmations, and gratitude light-beam visualization played crucial roles in her healing process. Despite undergoing surgery, Thais credits these self-love practices with facilitating recovery and managing recurrences, highlighting their power in fostering resilience and acceptance.

Expanding on the concept of "DIET" as the daily intake of all influences—including thoughts, media, movement, and environment—Thais and her husband have observed how small, love-guided choices can profoundly impact one's health. This holistic perspective encourages listeners to reconsider their approach to health and well-being, emphasizing the transformative potential of self-love in achieving optimal health.

In this interview with functional nutritionist Andrea Nicholson, former personal trainer Nate explores the shift from focusing on weight to prioritizing healthy habits. They discuss recommended books and resources on habit formation, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and staying open to new ideas. They highlight the significance of creating a positive environment, taking small steps, and celebrating milestones on the journey to better health. They also suggest seeking guidance from a coach or building a support system, and recommend exploring Nate's podcast and ebook for further assistance in building and maintaining healthy habits. To connect with Nate, visit his website and check out his ebook and podcast.

In the latest episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, Nicole Starbuck shares her personal experience with spiritual healing for chronic disease. She emphasizes the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional/spiritual aspects of healing. In a lively discussion with the host, they cover topics such as meditation, journaling, mindfulness, and intuition. The episode offers practical tips to incorporate joy into your life and recognize avoidance behaviors. Tune in to discover how you can achieve emotional healing alongside your chronic disease treatment.