Why Airway Might Be The Most Overlooked Biohack In Modern Health

In this episode of the Breathe, Sleep, and Smile podcast, Dr. Mark Cruz and Amber dive deep into one of the most overlooked topics in modern health and performance: airway function.From sleep quality, HRV, stress response, cognitive performance, fertility, metabolism, and athletic recovery, this conversation explores how breathing and airway health may quietly influence nearly every system in the body. The discussion breaks down why so many people are tracking sleep scores, glucose, recovery metrics, and biohacking trends while potentially ignoring the very foundation of human performance: proper breathing.Dr. Cruz explains the science behind nasal breathing, mouth taping, jaw development, airway-focused dentistry, sleep-disordered breathing, and why chronic mouth breathing may contribute to long-term health issues. The episode also explores how elite athletes, esports competitors, military professionals, and high performers are now using breathing optimization and CO2 monitoring to improve performance under stress.This is a thought-provoking conversation about the connection between airway health, modern chronic disease, sleep optimization, and why breathing may be the missing piece in today’s healthcare conversation.To learn more about Dr. Mark A. Cruz, DDS. visit:https://www.MarkACruzdds.comDr. Mark A. Cruz, DDS. 32241 Crown Valley Pkwy #200  Dana Point, CA 92629  949-661-1006