Pay attention to the way you breathe. Take a deep breath in right now. Are your shoulders raising? If so, you’re probably shallow breathing. 

When you’re stressed, your breathing quickens and you inhale shallowly. However, if you breathe this way normally, your body is constantly in a state of stress. Shallow breathing, or thoracic breathing, comes with a laundry list of negative side effects. And you may not even realize you’re doing it.

|| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-shallow-breathing/ 

Pay attention to the way you breathe. Take a deep breath in right now. Are your shoulders raising? If so, you’re probably shallow breathing. 

This is a bite-sized segment that parallels The Darin Olien Show. In these segments, we get into society's Fatal Conveniences™. I define these as the things we may be doing because the world we live in makes us believe we have to. These things save us time and trick us into thinking they're actually good for us. But it's those same things that are breaking down our health and the health of the environment around us.

I've spent most of my adult life obsessively researching these "conveniences." On every show, I pick one topic, and we dive into it. My goal is to make you more aware of these traps so that you can push back on them. Remember, it starts with you and the choices you make. 

So, if you're willing to look at your world from a different perspective and make little tweaks that amount to big changes, then this segment is for you.

When you’re stressed, your breathing quickens and you inhale shallowly. However, if you breathe this way normally, your body is constantly in a state of stress. Shallow breathing, or thoracic breathing, comes with a laundry list of negative side effects. And you may not even realize you’re doing it.

Instead of thoracic breathing, we all should be diaphragmatically breathing. This long fancy word just means you should be using your diaphragm to draw air into your body. Watching a newborn is a perfect example of diaphragmatic breathing. They draw air through their nose into their lungs, and their belly expands. As they exhale, their belly contracts. Try doing that now. See the difference?

So besides stressing us out, what other harm is shallow breathing causing? Well, it limits our functional movement and muscular balance for starters. It also messes with our immune system and metabolism and can even cause muscle and joint pain and stiffness. But don’t worry. In this segment, I break down how to tell the difference between shallow and diaphragmatic breathing. And I give you ways to practice how to quit shallow breathing for good. 

Other info in this segment:

• I reveal the reasons behind my obsession with fatal conveniences
• The definitions of thoracic and diaphragmatic breathing
• How to tell if you’re shallow breathing
• How many breaths you should be taking per minute
• PTSD and breathing
• How you can retrain your body to breathe using your diaphragm

Links & Resources:

The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Pain, Anxiety and Depression

Breathing Pattern Disorders and Functional Movement

The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention

The Respiration Connection

The Physiological Effects of Slow Breathing in the Healthy Human

How Shallow Breathing Affects Your Whole Body

The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

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What if major health problems could be solved just by teaching people how to breathe differently? We are a nation of mouth breathers, which is taking a toll on our respiratory health and our entire bodies. So, what’s the answer? Nasal breathing.

|| LINKS || https://oxygenadvantage.com/patrick-mckeown-m-a-tcd/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/nasal-breathing-for-optimal-health/ 

What if major health problems could be solved just by teaching people how to breathe differently? We are a nation of mouth breathers, which is taking a toll on our respiratory health and our entire bodies. So, what’s the answer? Nasal breathing.

On this podcast, you'll hear me, Darin Olien, "the superfood hunter," have honest conversations with the extraordinary people that inspire me. I hope that through their knowledge and unique perspectives, they'll inspire you, too.

Although our ideas and approaches to life may differ, our ultimate goal is the same- to save the planet one conversation at a time. So, if you're interested in expanding your view of the world by learning new perspectives on health, nutrition, and healing the planet, this podcast is for you. 

Patrick McKeown doesn’t breathe through his mouth.

And neither should you. Patrick is a breathing advisor to Laird Hamilton’s XPT. He’s a Fellow of The Royal Society of Biology and has been published in medical journals worldwide. I’ve recommended his book, The Oxygen Advantage, more than any other book in the last few years. In this book,  Patrick explains specially formulated techniques he teaches to reduce breathlessness during exercise, increase oxygen to the brain, and improve sleep and concentration.

Patrick’s exploration with nasal breathing began after suffering multiple respiratory issues as a child. He was a mouth breather, like so many of us are. And just like most mouth breathers, he was not aware of it. But his chronic bronchitis, asthma and sleep apnea couldn’t be cured by anything the doctors were offering him.

Today, Patrick champions nasal breathing to people all over the world. His work on the relationship between breathing and health has helped countless people. I use his techniques, specifically while working out, and it’s made a world of difference in my stamina. But it’s about more than just having better workouts. Breathing through your nose can completely change your health for the better.

In this episode, Patrick and I get into all the benefits of nasal breathing. We talk about how breathing through your mouth leads to things like asthma, sleep apnea and a whole list of other respiratory issues. Patrick is most passionate about getting his message of nasal breathing to children, which is why he offers a free-breathing program on his website specifically for kids. So take a deep breath, from your nose, and take a listen to this one, guys. And if you have asthma, sleep problems, or have kids that do, you should listen especially hard.

Other useful info this episode:

• Patrick’s history with respiratory problems
• The real definition of a mouth breather
• The importance of breathing and kids’ cognitive development
• Dr. Karen Bonuck’s research on the connection of mouth breathing and sleep
• Why most tonsillectomies are pointless
• The role of nitric oxide in the body
• Nasal breathing and COVID-19
• The Bohr Effect
• Nasal breathing and athletes
• LSD - Light, Slow and Deep
• The use of Myotape

Links & Resources:

Patrick on Instagram

Patrick on Facebook

The Oxygen Advantage Book

Myotape

Patrick’s Live Virtual Workshop

Breathing Techniques for Kids

Karen Bonuck’s Sleep Study

The Bohr Effect

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The holiday season in America comes with a lot of food. There’s really no way around it. We’re going to be offered things we would never normally eat. But for some reason, we will eat them. And we’ll keep eating, probably till we feel sick. You may think doing this every once in a while is no big deal. But overeating comes with consequences.

|| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-overeating/

The holiday season in America comes with a lot of food. There’s really no way around it. We’re going to be offered things we would never normally eat. But for some reason, we will eat them. And we’ll keep eating, probably till we feel sick. You may think doing this every once in a while is no big deal. But overeating comes with consequences.

This is a bite-sized segment that parallels The Darin Olien Show. In these segments, we get into society's Fatal Conveniences™. I define these as the things we may be doing because the world we live in makes us believe we have to. These things save us time and trick us into thinking they're actually good for us. But it's those same things that are breaking down our health and the health of the environment around us.

I've spent most of my adult life obsessively researching these "conveniences." On every show, I pick one topic, and we dive into it. My goal is to make you more aware of these traps so that you can push back on them. Remember, it starts with you and the choices you make. 

So, if you're willing to look at your world from a different perspective and make little tweaks that amount to big changes, then this segment is for you.

It’s not that we’re addicted to food. It’s more that we’re addicted to eating.

The holiday season always gets me thinking about the amount of food considered normal in our culture. Americans sure know how to eat. But have you ever wondered how we got here? Why are we eating so much when we don’t need to? And what is it doing to our bodies?

The truth is, it’s not just humans that overeat. When animals have access to a never-ending food supply, they overeat too. Why? Because we’re supposed to work for our food! We’re supposed to forage. We’re supposed to peel, carve, chop, carry, prepare. We’re not supposed to open a box, hit start on the microwave, and eat. 

In the segment, I get into the multi-faceted topic of overeating. There’s lots that goes into this, guys. But the bottom line is, processed foods high in sugar, fat, and salt keep us coming back for more. We crave them. But there is good news. If you stop eating them, you’ll stop craving them. It really is that simple. I want you all to work more whole foods into your diet. Fresh, healthy fruit, vegetables, nuts, and legumes; that’s what we need more of. So as we go through this holiday season in such a different way than years past, let’s insert some new healthy traditions in there as well. 

Other great information in this segment:

• The evolution of overeating
• Our overabundance of food
• How we got here
• The dangers of processed foods
• Fat, Sugar and Salt
• Why we’re no better than baboons
• How the human body reacts to excess calories

Links & Resources:

Undervalued and Ignored

An Interview With Jeff Novick

Does Food Addiction Exist?

Limbic Activation During Cue-Induced Cocaine Craving

Body Size and Fatness of Free-Living Baboons

An Evolutionary Perspective of Nutrition 

Foods are Differentially Associated

Eating Addiction 

Food Addiction: True or False

Salt Sugar Fat

Ultra Processed Foods Cause Weight Gain

Netflix’ Down To Earth’ Official Trailer

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If you had the chance to slow down the aging process, would you take it? This sci-fi concept may sound like something from a Star Trek episode. But with new research coming to light, anti-aging fiction could very soon be a reality. Maybe it’s all in the genes. 

Dr. David Sinclair explains the fantastic family of proteins known as Sirtuins and their role in the aging process. And, how Intermittent Fasting could turn back the clock.

|| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/40-dr-david-sinclair-on-the-secrets-of-longevity-genes/ 

If you had the chance to slow down the aging process, would you take it? This sci-fi concept may sound like something from a Star Trek episode. But with new research coming to light, anti-aging fiction could very soon be a reality. Maybe it’s all in the genes. 

On this podcast, you’ll hear me, Darin Olien, “the superfood hunter,” have honest conversations with the extraordinary people that inspire me. I hope that through their knowledge and unique perspectives, they’ll inspire you, too.

Although our ideas and approaches to life may differ, our ultimate goal is the same- to save the planet one conversation at a time. So, if you’re interested in expanding your view of the world by learning new perspectives on health, nutrition, and healing the planet, this podcast is for you.

In fact, he’s the one leading the charge. David is the Australian-born Harvard Medical School professor of genetics. He’s also co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School. 

On top of all that, he’s also a Professor and Head of the Aging Labs at UNSW, Sydney, and an honorary Professor at the University of Sydney. Like many pioneering scientists, he hasn’t been immune to controversy. But, if you Google his name, you’ll see a laundry list of accolades. Especially within the area he’s best known for is, which are genes and small molecules that delay aging.

He is currently spearheading the research into gene function in the aging process, with a really heavy focus on the Sirtuin genes. 

Dr. Sinclair and his team are also trying to lift the lid on exactly what roles resveratrol and NAD precursors play in the anti-aging process. Alongside this, David has published over a whopping 170 scientific papers, is a co-inventor on over 50 patents, and co-founded multiple biotech companies in the areas of aging and biodefense. 

Oh yeah, and he’s the author of Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have To, which shot him to number 11 on the New York Times bestseller list in just over a week. One of David’s most recent claims to fame was his selection to be one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People In The World. Now that is impressive. 

In this conversation, Dr. Sinclair and I get right into the fantastic family of proteins known as Sirtuins and their role in the aging process. We also look at how Intermittent Fasting could turn back the clock. We get into how it all started with yeast cells, and why David is so interested in the NMN molecule.

• The role Sirtuin genes play and why they’re so bossy
• Epigenetics and why biological stress isn’t such a bad thing
• Intermittent fasting and what skipping a meal can do for your body
• What is Resveratrol and how does it affect the body?
• Why the NAD molecule is so vital for every living organism
• The Zombie cells that wreak havoc on your health
• What David is so excited about for the future of anti-aging science
• Epigenetic reprogramming and reversing the ticking clock inside us all
• David’s take on stem cells and how they contribute to the aging process
• When you should really start taking care of your body

David on Facebook

David on Twitter

David on Instagram – @davidsinclairphd

David Sinclair Lab – Harvard Medical School

Lifespan Website - Be sure to sign up for Dr. Sinclair’s Newsletter!

Paper on Olive Oil and SIRT-1 Activation 

Netflix’ Down To Earth’ Official Trailer

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I haven’t used a microwave in over 35 years. So I was shocked to hear that a friend was still using one frequently. You guys, microwaves are bad news. Sure, they heat up your leftovers in seconds, but what else are they doing to your food?

Changing your food at a molecular level... 

|| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-microwaves/

I haven’t used a microwave in over 35 years. So I was shocked to hear that a friend was still using one frequently. You guys, microwaves are bad news. Sure, they heat up your leftovers in seconds, but what else are they doing to your food?

This is a bite-sized segment that parallels The Darin Olien Show. In these segments, we get into society's Fatal Conveniences™. I define these as the things we may be doing because the world we live in makes us believe we have to. These things save us time and trick us into thinking they're actually good for us. But it's those same things that are breaking down our health and the health of the environment around us.

I've spent most of my adult life obsessively researching these "conveniences." On every show, I pick one topic, and we dive into it. My goal is to make you more aware of these traps so that you can push back on them. Remember, it starts with you and the choices you make. 

So, if you're willing to look at your world from a different perspective and make little tweaks that amount to big changes, then this segment is for you.

Before you put those leftovers in the microwave, read this first.

Microwaves first hit the scene in the 1940s, when convenient food was starting to become all the rage. Invented by Percy Spencer, these contraptions were marketed as a way to prepare food quickly. By the late 1970s, almost every American household had one. We all grew up with one, maybe you still even use one. But I’m telling you now, throw out your microwave! Don’t even donate it, I don’t want anyone cooking their food this way. Just take a sledgehammer to the damn thing. 

Why am I so convinced microwaves are bad news? Because they change food at a molecular level. The way they work is by agitating the water molecules in food. The water molecules are ripped and torn apart, completely changing the structure of the food you’re heating. This depletes nutrients and leaves you with a nuked mess of empty calories. 

If that isn’t enough to convince you to toss your microwave, check out the studies I’ve linked below. Please guys, just heat your food on the stove. It’s not that hard. I’ve been doing it that way my entire adult life. A few extra minutes is worth it to make sure you’re getting all the vitamins and nutrients your food has to offer. 

Information in this Segment:

• The invention and evolution of the modern microwave
• How microwaves work 
• The study that shows broccoli losing 97% of its antioxidants after being microwaved
• Why you should lightly steam veggies instead
• Why you should NEVER microwave breastmilk
• The negative health effects of microwaved food

Microwave Cooking and Nutrition

Microwave Ovens and Radiation

Is There Any Evidence that Microwaving Food Alters its Composition?

The Effects of Microwaves on Food

Netflix’ Down To Earth’ Official Trailer

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The Darin Olien Show is produced by the team at Must Amplify. If you’re looking to give a voice to your brand, and make sure that it’s heard by the right people, head to www.mustamplify.com/darin to see what Amplify can do for you.