Good Practices Deserve Good Explanations
Dr Ranulf Crooke’s article separates the hype around breathwork from the science, focusing on three popular claims—CO₂ tolerance, chronic over‑breathing, and nasal breathing. He argues that many practices deliver real benefits, yet the physiological explanations often outpace the evidence. By highlighting the distinction between useful techniques and speculative mechanisms, Crooke urges practitioners to prioritize outcomes over certainty. The piece calls for humility and rigorous questioning as research catches up with the wellness boom.
You’re Not Stuck Because You Don’t Know What to Do
The article argues that breathwork and similar techniques often produce fleeting state changes but rarely create lasting structural transformation. It explains that the nervous system favors predictable patterns, so new behaviors revert unless they are introduced within a stable, tolerable...
Your Brain Is Wired for Threat, Not Safety
Human nervous systems are hardwired to prioritize threat detection over safety, a trait honed by evolutionary pressures where missing danger was costly. Modern life replaces acute dangers with persistent stressors, causing the sympathetic response to stay active and preventing natural...