Author:James Nestor
THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - AND PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT!
AS HEARD ON STEVEN BARTLETT'S 'DIARY OF A CEO'
'Who would have thought something as simple as changing the way we breathe could be so revolutionary for our health, from snoring to allergies to immunity? A fascinating book, full of dazzling revelations' Dr Rangan Chatterjee
There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. In Breath, journalist James Nestor travels the world to discover the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.
Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can:
- improve our exercise techniques
- restore healthy sleep patterns and minimise snoring
- halt allergies, asthma and even autoimmune disease
Drawing on thousands of years of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge studies, Breath is full of revelations, turning what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head.
You will never breathe the same again.
'If there's one book you read this year, make it this one'
—— Chris Evans'Who would have thought something as simple as changing the way we breathe could be so revolutionary for our health? James Nestor is the perfect guide to the pulmonary world and has written a fascinating book, full of dazzling revelations'
—— Dr Rangan Chatterjee'In the past few years, there have been several potentially life-changing books, from Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep and Shane O'Mara's In Praise of Walking, to Norman Doidge's The Brain's Way of Healing. Breath deserves a place alongside such volumes. Read it, and I guarantee you will want to change the way you breathe'
—— Evening Standard'I highly recommend this book'
—— Wim Hof, on Instagram'James Nestor's fascinating new book is playful and optimistic'
—— SpectatorThe essential guide to anyone and everyone wanting to feel more empowered in their lives
—— Glamour UKThe book you're seeing all over your Instagram feed
—— RedA phenomenon
—— GraziaRelatable, real and easy to digest, it covers everything from understanding low mood to emotional pain, self-doubt and anxiety as if your wise best friend is chatting to you. An essential mental-health bible for adults and teenagers
—— YOU MagazineFull of sound, helpful advice with life skills, from building confidence to managing stress
—— Sunday TimesNow more than ever, people are struggling with their mental health and Dr Julie Smith delivers in a big way in Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?. Her practical tips and tools are for anyone struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or depression. Readers will step away from this book feeling more resilient and able to take control of their own lives. If you want to feel like you have a therapist sitting across from you, empowering you with how to be your best self, this book is for you!
—— Nicole LePera, New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the WorkI'm blown away by her ability to communicate difficult ideas with ease, simplicity and practicality. Amazing. Go and buy it now!
—— Jay ShettyThis book is a goldmine. I truly treat it like a handbook now - when I feel an unpleasant feeling brewing or come up against a tricky moment at work or in my relationships, my first thought is to wonder what Smith might suggest
—— StylistA guide for optimal mental wellbeing that you can dip into whenever you need
—— Women's HealthWise words and compassionate tone . . . Smith's work is hugely important in bringing applied psychology into the public realm
—— The PsychologistSo much advice on such a wide variety of things: it's brilliant. So helpful
—— Katie PiperSmith . . . is especially adept at addressing the insecurities afflicting a younger generation raised on social media
—— Financial TimesIf you have never read a self-help book before, this is the book to read
—— Ireland AMSuch a brilliant book
—— Steven Bartlett , Diary of a CEO podcastVery helpful
—— BBC Radio 2 , Michael BallTake care of your mental health with these bite-size tips on everything from how to manage anxiety to coping with grief
—— Woman & Home[She] is a sort of human oxytocin
—— The Times