The CO2 Doctor: Why Most Breathing Advice Is Wrong

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[@Catvideos-z4r]

Bro , Please make a Video with 100 rounds of 4*4 Box breathing .

[@martierobinson3217]

I am half way through this video, and now more confused than ever! Do we stop practicing breathwork? Do we stop being aware of our breath? What’s right, what’s wrong? No answers from this podcast, but maybe if I watch the whole video, things will become clearer

[@traceystirling6008]

I took Dr. Litchfield’s online course and the idea is to find your natural breathing reflex again as many of us have lost it through unconscious dysfunctional breathing habits. When you get in touch with your natural breathing reflex your body’s intelligence knows exactly when and how much to breathe but you have to discover what your dysfunctional habits are and what triggers them. Breathing practices take us away from getting in touch with our own natural breathing reflex. He’s not saying certain practices are bad but that in order to have optimal breathing you need to discover what your dysfunctional breathing habits are and what triggers them so you can undo them and find your natural breathing reflex. Once that’s established again habitually other practices are fine as long as you don’t lose your natural breathing reflex throughout the day and go into old unconscious dysfunctional habits. I highly recommend his course!

[@PursuingDreamss]

@@traceystirling6008 But wouldn't there be patterns. Most people see improvements from nose breathing, most people see improvements from breathing slowly etc. He seems to be dismissive of the breathing techniques that have benefitted millions

[@TheDWZemke]

I meditate a lot.. now i can box breath 10,10,10,10... I am amazed how i have grown.

[@chrisnam1603]

yes, and ithelps, some seem to call that 'control', lots of anxiety is helped with a way of breathing

[@cjturner2036]

One of your best shows! It only begins to touch upon breathing's effects on a wide range of the human experience. Not sure why you have "stop controlling..." in the thumbnails; Dr. Litchfield's own affiliates pursue breathing techniques you have taught here in order to address "problems." Understanding the physiology and the biochemistry of Respiration is key to understanding where he is coming from. His realization that breathing problems are psychological reminds me of some key observations of Dr. Ida Rolf regarding the interplay of physiology and one's sense of well-being. While this was a firehose-and-teacup show, it confirms holistic approaches to health, and is worth re-watching several times.

[@PerformanceThroughHealth]

Great episode, Mike. I had the pleasure of meeting Peter in the Philippines, and he's remarkably energetic for an 80 + year-old. We spent hours discussing various topics, and we found common ground on several issues, particularly on the gaps in many breath training programs, such as the behavioural component of breathing. However, we also had a few disagreements. At times, it seemed like we were aligning in our ideas but expressing them differently due to our distinct scientific backgrounds and reading histories.

[@lvkuschappliedbreathingsci8450]

I agree!

[@katejacobs5491]

I’m old. I spent decades learning pranayama. At the beginning of the Pandemic I learnt Patrick McKeown’s reduced breathing method. I found it hard to learn as I had to undo years of bad habits. Ir’s been so worth it. I’ve given up everything apart from this. I’ve been doing it for almost 5 years and I still notice improvement. I’m amazed that it is not more widely known. highly recommend.

[@katejacobs5491]

I now just sit and observe the breath, just not doing. As I observe and listen, it all quietens down. My breath becomes light and very quiet. Once I observe that my deep abdominals are engaging I’m taken to the most marvellous place. As I do this every day I have easy access to deep function.

[@katejacobs5491]

Words words words. Just become very quiet and see what happens.

[@JohnAllenWatts]

I cured my asthma from cats after two weeks of buteyko. This was after 5 years of immunotherapy shots which essentially proved worthless when I tried to ween myself off. It was a miracle that i was introduced to buteyko because it happened after I asked my imunologist if I could ever get off the asthma medications I had been taking for a couple months. He said probably not. I never went back to the doctor because I didn't have to. It's now been 8 years and I still have 4 cats. No asthma, ever.

[@Raphael0654]

7:52 Well, since you asked: There was nothing up to this point I could really latch on to; it all seemed either too vapid or arcane.

[@larry5593]

Very good interview! I had the opportunity to work with Andy Caponigro years ago on two separate weekends. He is the author of the book, THE MIRACLE OF THE BREATH. If you enjoyed this interview, you would enjoy Andy Caponigro's book. In one of my sessions with him, he just watched me breathe and then proceeded to psychologically read me like a book. That's when I learned the connection between my breath and my habits which are insitgagted by my psychology. Great stuff!

[@Mara-z4d7p]

Ciao Larry, molto interessante ciò che hai detto sulla tua esperienza con Andy Caponigro, grazie per averlo comunicato....💐

[@osteoventure]

I love it! Thanks for sharing this absolutely fundamental information to health right now :) All of this makes sense to me. I have been on my own 'breathing journey' and discovering my personal difficulties and re-habituation processes, whereby 2 years of exploration in techniques and learnings has presented significant changes to my health (alongside focusses on a psychology and physiology changes as well) C02 levels, belief pattern changes, air-hunger attenuation, physical exercise adaptabilities, etc. I'd love to connect and discuss my discoveries and adaptations!

[@paulhenderson-sowerby7947]

While I have listened to this expert before, like others, I find that he has confused me on several points. Many of the great things I have learnt from yourself, Patrick McKeown, Dan Brule, and others have now been brought into question by him 🤔 How do you now reflect on what you teach following this interview Mike? Thank you as always though for the episode and I look forward to hearing any comments from you please. Kindest regards 😃🙏 Paul

[@Mara-z4d7p]

Mi piacerebbe saperne di più...reputo questo video uno dei più interessanti che io abbia visto...dammi più notizie..grazie infinite! Buon Natale!✨

[@naimoulinakibarde1995]

Can somebody please summarises me the important informations? I am french speaking and did not understand what is he saying. thank you

[@NapItOut]

After 100 minutes I have very little takeaway from this episode other than whatever I think my breathwork practices are doing this guy would say "NO! WHY WOULD IT DO THAT?!" in an condescending, angry, shout-y way and then start a 5-6 minute rambling story about some poor sucker who had to work with him which may or may not be related to the point at hand. Doesn't matter how much knowledge someone has to impart if they can't communicate effectively. He's the loud, opinionated, interrupting uncle at the dinner party who you just smile and nod at.

[@marceloliveira6212]

He is brilliant and I enjoyed and learned lots listening to him. Yet it feels like he is a little bit mad at something lol… Cheers!

[@chrisnam1603]

With strong anxiety or panic attacts & difficult situations, also how we often sit (too much) etc, we can learn to breath better. At first it feels odd, since we're 'used' to breath not enough & it can give negative health issues. Is what i learned from many good people & doctors on the web, for exemple James Nestor (the others are in my language), it's for me not easy neither to do it better, like we all we can learn to get better : it takes time & practice. When we see it as 'forced' etc, we can see that very different, kind regards from Belgium

[@haeppyday]

Weird confusing Episode. He is obviously very skilled and helps people in severe situations, the cases show is. But: I miss what one should be doing at home to help oneself. He basically said, breath work is a behaviour pattern and we should stop it unless it’s correct; but all the common methods seem to be unnecessary or incorrect. Anyone? Help?

[@gregdefriese7206]

good conversation, thanks

[@henrikkiselkee2024]

Who is the Person interviewed? There was no introduction.

[@thebreathman]

The CapnoTrainer has a nose canula and requires clients to nasal breathe. Curious how Peter measures end-tidal CO2 on mouth breathers.

[@lvkuschappliedbreathingsci8450]

The Capnometer sampling line is pulling air right from the back of the sinuses. You still get a very accurate PetCO2 when mouth breathing as the air still passes the sinus opening. Often mouth breathers have better CO2 when mouth breathing rather than nasal breathing. mainly because they have learned to work to hard while allowing air in through the nose.

[@willbutler6261]

He's all over the map and couldn't answer any of your questions in a coherent and straightforward manner. Idk, he's the expert, but seemed so exact in his beliefs. I guess the ancient gurus across time have been wrong this entire time lol

[@Jamie_Wilson]

I think he's just being very technical in all honesty. Not the most accessible to the everyday person but he's definitely right about what he's saying. The gurus weren't wrong at all though, they just understood the correct way to breath intrinsically based on their current physiological demands. You CAN do breathwork effectively, it's just that if your doing it and it's making you worst (maybe unknowingly) then it's because your breathing inappropriately for your current demands. But once you get a good feel for your own CO2 levels you just intuitively work out how to do the right kind of breathwork to not mess that up yourself, if that makes sense? It kinda begs the question is there a one size fits all breathwork practice? I'd say no, because unless your in touch with your own physiological state quite accurately, you may pick the wrong type of breathwork for the situation and push things in the wrong direction even more. Maybe if more people could have access to capnography (CO2 measurement) then we could litterally LEARN in real time how to breath and see the result on the graph plus link that to our feelings and physiological state and that way we'd learn to use our breath more effectively to manage our state correctly.

[@Mico77777]

It’s a good discussion. I’m about one hour into it, but I’m not clear on how to raise my CO2 levels. I’ve been testing at about 20-22 on my CO2, over several tests the past few months. I’m trying to figure out what daily techniques can be done to raise my CO2 level. I don’t think the levels are due solely to psychologically caused habits. I’ve struggled to find videos or research that tells people how to raise/stabilize their CO2 levels closer to 30. Secondarily, My chloride has been above normal range. Is there a reverse correlation between CO2 and chloride levels?

[@mikepaquette1245]

buteyko breathing (reduced breathing) for about 1 hour to two hours daily

[@PerformanceThroughHealth]

Chloride shifts into the blood stream because bicarbonate is removed when you are in a state of chronic hypocapnia. The most important thing to address here is to learn how to allow your exhale to become passive, and learn to observe the intiation of your breath and develop trust in your breathing pattern. Reducing breathing and leaning into air hunger can also support this as long as you titrate the level of air hunger and are able to remain in a state of calm / playful mind whilst doing it.

[@mikepaquette1245]

@@PerformanceThroughHealth so essentially buteyko breathing, no? What’s weird is that Peter mentions in this video that buteyko practitioners may have high CP but low CO2. That seems impossible. Is he just trying to sell his CO2 device?

[@PerformanceThroughHealth]

@@mikepaquette1245 buteyko breathing would be ok as long as its a passive exhale. The CP is floored. I've had people have a great CP and MP yet have CO2 29-30. Its well established that the CP/BOLT doesn't correlate with CO2.

[@mikepaquette1245]

@ how can you do reduced breathing though if it’s passive? Doesn’t that mean you aren’t forcing a longer exhale, and therefore not actually doing anything?

[@Patrick123-l3v]

I strongly disagree with some of his arguments. It seems that some of is Knowledge is by far nit up to date and as he has little knowledge about the autonomes nerve system. In additon it is know that practising with Capnograph is oftrn not helpfull as the body is fast in adapting tonit an fakong the breath for a short time tona achieve high values....

[@syzygy9690]

Could have been an interesting conversation, but there are so many things off here. Just by the way he speaks - constantly interrupting, the angry tone of voice, not in attunement with the host at all, I can tell this man isn't in a healthy, open, balanced nervous system state. Unfortunately he seems rigid in his ways and in what he thinks he knows, but he can't convey the essence of what he wants to say, it remains unclear and rambling. He simply brushes off the theory and practice so many great breathwork practitioners as BS but has no solid arguments or explanation. And saying things like, working on thoracic cage and diaphragm flexibility is only for injured people? Which planet does he live on? He certainly has several interesting points, but unfortunately they get drowned in the self righteous attitude...

[@katejacobs5491]

Are we listening to the same video? I find informative and although I am now an adept of slow light breathing after years of practice, I’m learning something from this.

[@BigVlad357]

@@katejacobs5491 Agree

[@BigVlad357]

he is right about most things

[@suki2161]

Agree. He doesn't listen.

[@lisading7734]

The title on the screen is very confusing, stop controlling your breath?😅

[@thomaspoulos-n3o]

Jesus Doc. Even a train stops once in awhile

[@nadaaltbauer4535]

I liked the Q about yawning

[@Tecnetkb]

Uma golfada de conceitos e considerações sobre a arte de respirar, capaz de tirar o folgo aos mais resiliêntes praticantes de apneia. Estranho é que a natureza permita interferir voluntariamente no ritmo respiratório quando o resultado é sempre negativo.

[@sartemisa1]

The irony... the name of the channel= " Take a deep breath " and the amazing guest talks about CO2, paper bag breathing / breathing less 🎉

[@freddy_cyclone]

I found this very challenging to watch as this guy is clearly angry and arrogant, even not letting Mike finish his questions and just start ranting. He's clearly upset about other breathing coaches / facilitators. It was also a little unnerving Mike starting down the camera and not looking at the screen 😂

[@suki2161]

Painful to listen to this man. He is agressive, doesnt listen to the question. Interrupts. Out of tune with interviewer. Angry. Defensive. No gentleness, nothing soft or open here.

[@adamk2723]

Buteyko says hello