Just Breathe – The Power of Oxygen and the Gift of Life
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In this episode of Healthy California, I’m coming to you from the highest city in the world—La Paz, Bolivia—where breathing takes on a whole new meaning.
We’ll explore what really happens when we breathe, how oxygen moves through the lungs and tissues, and why this simple act is the foundation of life. You can go weeks without food and days without water, but only minutes without air. We’ll dive into the many factors that can reduce oxygen delivery—altitude, tight clothing, pollution, smoking, sleep apnea, anxiety, and even anemia—and why they matter more than you think…
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