Investing, Sleep, and the Most Important Rest in a Day

As I have been making my way through Patrick McKeown’s latest book, The Breathing Cure, I’ve been reminded of just how powerful all this breathing stuff is. Patrick has sections on breathing for diabetes, epilepsy, hypertension, and more.

Of course, despite the catchy title, breathing does not "cure" any of these ailments. Still, it’s quite remarkable to see all the conditions it can help with.

Upon reflection, this makes a lot of sense if we remember that breathing is like an index fund for health. It invests a small amount into a wide range of the body’s functions, such as lung and heart health, autonomic balance, and sleep.

Over time, these tiny improvements combine and compound into overall better health. And as Patrick’s new book shows, these benefits can be helpful in many different conditions.

The key, however, is to find a breathing practice that is right for you, get started, and be consistent. Here’s to safely investing in your health today.

P.S. Unlike most financial investments, however, you also get an immediate return on investment with breathing. For example, just two minutes of slow breathing can improve autonomic balance and enhance decision-making.

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