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HOW A LACK OF OXYGEN AFFECTS HUMAN HEALTH
HOW A LACK OF OXYGEN AFFECTS HUMAN HEALTH

The benefits of a lack of oxygen rather than an excess of it can be clearly explained by the results of a study by scientists. One of them compared the effects of enriched and depleted air...

What is hypoxia
What is hypoxia

Hypoxia — is a technical term for a lack of oxygen. It can have both positive and negative effects on the body. It depends on its duration, i.e. the period of oxygen deficiency....

What happens during hypoxic training
What happens during hypoxic training

With hypoxia-hyperoxia training on the OXYTERRA machine, you can not only improve your physical fitness, but also your own health. It mimics the effects of high-altitude breathing training but...

NITRIC OXIDE IS A THERAPEUTIC POISON
NITRIC OXIDE IS A THERAPEUTIC POISON

For a long time it was assumed that nitric oxide – it is a dangerous poison found in smog, car exhaust and acid rain. Much of this is true, but it has recently been revealed that nitric...

HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR (HIF)
HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR (HIF)

In 1968, the Summer Olympic Games were held in Mexico City at an altitude of about 2300 meters above sea level. At that time, many athletes and their coaches noticed that training in high...

VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR (VEGF)
VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR (VEGF)

Our body is endowed with the unique ability to grow new blood vessels. You can see this process in real time, such as after you break your knee. After an injury the normal blood supply is...

WHY BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE?
WHY BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE?

When it comes to breathing, many of us take it for granted, but did you know that the way we breathe can have a significant impact on our health and well-being? For example, breathing through...

SIGNS OF MOUTH BREATHING
SIGNS OF MOUTH BREATHING

Do you know how you breathe? By taking approximately 25,000 breaths a day, an adult provides a vital amount of oxygen. We normally breathe through our nose automatically. Statistics show that...

Breath-holding test
Breath-holding test

The breath hold test (not to be confused with the breath test) — is an easy and quick way to assess your body condition. It's not about how long you can hold your breath, it's...

TYPES OF BREATHING
TYPES OF BREATHING

Many of us don't realize the importance of proper breathing and its impact on our overall health and well-being. By breathing, you can at any time assess the state of a person’s...