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10 Reasons Why Breathing Through Your Nose Promotes Health

Breathing through your nose offers incredible advantages because it’s what your body was designed to do:
🌬 Natural air filter — traps dust, allergens, and irritants
😌 Less coughing & throat irritation — humidifies and soothes airways
🛡 Supports immunity — produces nitric oxide to fight infection
😴 Reduces snoring & sleep apnea — keeps airways open for deeper sleep
💧 Moisturizes & warms air — prevents dryness in your lungs
❤️ Boosts circulation — increases airflow to arteries, veins & nerves
💨 Improves oxygen uptake — delivers more energy to every cell
🫁 Expands lung capacity — encourages deeper, more efficient breathing
💪 Strengthens diaphragm — supports healthier breathing mechanics
😀 Supports oral health — encourages proper jaw & teeth alignment

Information courtesy of Myo Tape 💋

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What is Orofacial Myology? This!

It is a modality that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of the muscles in the face and mouth, including the lips, cheeks, tongue, and jaw. The word "orofacial" refers to the mouth and face region, while "myology" is the study of muscles and how they function.

Orofacial myofunctional therapy can help treat a variety of conditions, including: mouth breathing, tongue thrust, tight or restricted tongue and lip ties, improper chewing and swallowing patterns, and lip incompetence.

Orofacial myology treatments can help improve balance and symmetry, and create healthy oral habits that can lead to better posture. Treatments often use a combination of behavior modification techniques and neuroplasticity methods to address the root causes of these disorders.

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