This is a fascinating conversation and I urge you to listen to it. Do you snore? Do you sleep with your mouth open? Well, if you do, this may have a negative impact on quite a few of your menopause symptoms. Dr. Louise Oliver discusses the critical role of breathing in overall health, particularly during menopause. She shares her personal journey from being a GP to becoming a functional breathing expert after experiencing sleep issues related to her breathing patterns. We talk about the impact of breathing on sleep quality, the detoxification processes in the body and brain, and practical tips for improving breathing efficiency. 

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

03:20 Peri-menopause snoring impacted sleep.

07:32 Snoring disrupts sleep; affects body's repair processes.

14:42 Diaphragm aids lymphatic movement; nasal breathing helps.

19:15 Women are upper chest breathers.

21:54 Snoring or mouth breathing indicates inefficient breathing.

28:06 Correct tongue position improves airway and mindfulness.

31:49 Tongue exercise lifts chin, strengthens tongue muscles.

37:47 Use Myotape to manage over breathing effectively.

43:22 Link menopause sleep issues with obstructive sleep apnea.

48:56 Release tension through mindful breathing.

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Dr Louise Oliver is a GP, Functional Breathing Practitioner & Therapeutic Life Coach.

Website: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/

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How to assess if you are breathing efficiently video is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZINIm_SVvM

Breathing info for children: 

https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/post/child-development-and-nasal-breathing