# 356 - Are you breathing correctly ? - Dr Rosalba Courtney

Today I am talking with Dr Rosalba Courney , she is an osteopath who did a PhD in dysfunctional breathing, she is an integrative breathing specialist who helps people with poor breathing habits and suffer from dysfunctional breathing. In this episode we define functional and dysfunctional breathing. We discover how the body's pH is affected by the breath. Expect to learn what the optimal number of breaths per minute is. We find out whether we should be breathing through our noses or our mouths. We explore the many roles of breathing over and above the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Expect to learn the significance of Nitric Oxide in the body and its relationship to breathing. Learn about the importance of the diaphragm in the mechanics of breathing. Plus we hear tips to help us become better breathers.