Sam Rystrom 
Can’t seem to get rid of a nagging headache? In the midst of a nasty migraine? Don’t reach for the ibuprofen quite yet… A recent study examined 30 migraine-prone individuals who struggled with chronic headaches and measured the effectiveness of a new, natural intervention to relieve headaches. The researchers began by asking patients to rate … Read more
It’s the last day of finals. You’re already tired, beat down, and exhausted thanks to the relentless studying you performed the night before – unfortunately, you still have hundreds of flashcards to memorize before your exam in just a few hours. Your first reaction is probably to fight through the fatigue and hastily memorize as … Read more
I recently received a great question from someone on the One Deep Breath App that I wanted to write about: What are your favorite books about breathwork? While One Deep Breath is a great resource for learning not just how to perform certain breathing patterns and techniques, but also the science behind why they’re so effective … Read more
Note: The following article should not be taken as medical advice. It is purely for informational and educational purposes. We are not medical professionals or doctors. Talk to a doctor before engaging in breathwork. See our Medical Disclaimer or Terms and Conditions for more details. I know what you’re probably thinking: “Is an article about how … Read more
Are you sick of hearing about mindfulness, yet? Over the past several years, business icons, celebrities, athletes, influencers, and bloggers of all varieties have been hailing mindfulness as the cure-all for just about any mental anomaly — from anxiety and depression to drug dependency and pain alleviation. Mindfulness is being used by Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, … Read more
What comes to mind when you think of the biological drivers behind better health? Cholesterol? A healthy gut microbiome? Less Cortisol (stress)? Testosterone? Serotonin production? In a world of thousands upon thousands of health and wellness influencers, it’s not hard to get caught up on these admittedly important hormones, chemicals, and neurotransmitters. But what if … Read more
On a biological level, stress is supposed to be outside of our control. The sympathetic nervous system, our body’s fight-or-flight mode, is part of the autonomic nervous system. It’s automatic. Involuntary. Self-regulating. And for the most part, this sentiment is true. We can’t necessarily choose how our body reacts to bad drivers, impromptu public speaking, … Read more
If you’re like most people, you’re breathing wrong. I know that sounds absurd, considering we all breathe roughly twenty thousand times a day, but research indicates that in addition to breathing too quickly, we breathe incorrectly – through the mouth. Nose breathing is one of the single best things you can do for your health, … Read more
How to optimize your oral and tongue posture for better breathing, health, and performance.
Trust me, the irony of this article isn’t lost on me. Despite making an app called One Deep Breath, here I am writing a piece about the dangers of deep breathing. I know it’s a horrendous marketing move, but I think it’s an important one to make because the truth is, one of the biggest … Read more
