Breathing for Diabetes
Use Your Breath to Feel Calm, Happy, & Healthy with Diabetes
Course Overview
In the Breathing for Diabetes Online Course, you’ll learn how to use your breath for better diabetes control.
In Part I, we discuss the science of how breathing can improve oxygenation, restore autonomic balance, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress and anxiety.
In Part II, we take all of the science and put it into practical, easy-to-implement steps that will allow you to immediately improve your health and wellness using the breath.
But above all, the course is a transformation of your mindset with diabetes (or any chronic condition). It shows you how something as simple as breathing can change all aspects of your life, empowering you to take control of your health and wellness.
Price: $99
Access: 100% online & lifetime access
“So what is the fastest way to achieve well-being? It is so close to you that it can easily be overlooked. Your breath.”
Course Contents
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9 min 51 sec
Learn why, from a broad perspective, breathing is so important for diabetes.
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11 min 15 sec
In the first science section, you’ll learn how we can increase whole-body oxygenation by 10% in just 5 minutes.
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9 min 39 sec
Learn how slow breathing improves autonomic and cardiovascular health, boosting your resiliency and ability to deal with diabetic stressors.
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6 min 33 sec
We go over a meta-analysis showing the blood pressure lowering effects of slow breathing and the implications this has on people with diabetes who suffer from higher rates of hypertension.
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7 min 33 sec
This is perhaps the most well-studied aspect of slow breathing. We’ll discuss a critical positive feedback loop and why it’s important in diabetes.
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8 min 44 sec
We get a little deeper into the science of how slow breathing reduces oxidative stress, which is considered a “unifying mechanism” behind diabetic complications. This is a nerdy but fun one.
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6 min 14 sec
We summarize the above benefits to show how they all come together to improve our lives with diabetes.
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39 min 39 sec
We cover a lot here: you’ll learn some basic breathing mechanics, find your ideal breathing rate, and learn alternate nostril breathing.
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8 min 48 sec
Mouth tape at night is silly concept. But, it can be a genuine game changer. So, we discuss the benefits and safety considerations. Plus, I breakdown a few tape options for you to consider.
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16 min 29 sec
This is a fun one where we combine breathing and behavioral science to make it easy to do your breathing everyday.
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7 min 35 sec
In this lesson, you’ll learn a simple method for growing your breathing practice based on your personal aspirations.
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7 min 43 sec
This lesson is a combination of science and ancient wisdom. But ultimately, it’s my personal philosophy for how we should use measurements in our lives.
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2 min 20 sec
A quick recap of everything we’ve learned, plus some parting words on breathing as the compound interest of health & wellness.
You Also Get:
A simple 10-day plan for implementing what you learn.
A PDF of 100 inspiring breathing quotes.
A Breath Matching worksheet to grow your practice.
An extensive bibliography for further learning.
And an Added Bonus: The Wim Hof Breathing and Diabetes 40-minute Mini Masterclass
Learn everything you need to know about Wim Hof and Diabetes so you can decide if it’s right for you.
30-day Money-Back Guarantee
“Slow breathing could be a simple beneficial intervention in diabetes.”
Who is the Course For?
People with Diabetes
For people with diabetes who want better control and less stress, this workshop provides a powerful, safe, and effective add-on approach to improving your quality of life with diabetes.
Health Coaches & Yoga Instructors
For health coaches, personal trainers, and yoga instructors who help people with diabetes, this workshop is a one-stop shop for all the information you will need to help your diabetic clients thrive with simple breathing practices.
Breathwork Instructors
For breathwork coaches who help people with diabetes, this workshop will provide everything you need from a scientific and practical perspective to create tailor-made breathing programs for people with diabetes. (Plus, I think you’ll love the WHM & diabetes bonus class.)
Parents
For parents who have kids with diabetes, this workshop will give you an understanding of how breathing might help your child and some simple tools to help make their life with diabetes easier.
Breathing Nerds
If you love learning about breathing, I think you’ll love the course. In addition to all of the practical information, you’ll get an extensive bibliography and 100 quotes to keep you geeking out on the breath for a long time to come.
What You Will Get from this Course
Less stress & anxiety
Slow breathing is the simplest and most effective way to lower stress. It just takes a few minutes to activate the calming parasympathetic branch of the nervous system—and it’s available anytime, anywhere.
Better cardiovascular function
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of people with diabetes. Slow breathing isn’t a panacea, but it can lower blood pressure and increase heart rate variability, decreasing the chances of heart problems.
Increased oxygenation & blood flow
People with diabetes typically have poor blood flow and get less oxygen to their cells & tissues (a state known as “tissue hypoxia”). In the first lesson, you’ll learn how a study showed we can use our breath to increase oxygenation by 10% in just 5 minutes.
Improved resiliency to diabetes stressors
This is my favorite benefit. We deal with a bunch of nonsense as diabetics (case & point: preauthorizations for medications we’ve taken for years). By increasing HRV, slow breathing increases your resiliency, helping you quickly bounce back from these daily stressors.
Less risk of diabetic complications
All of the science supports using slow breathing in people with diabetes—there’s zero risk of adverse side effects and huge upside. When you add up the benefits, it results in less chance of diabetic complications. It’s not a miracle pill, but it is genuinely powerful.
A better relationship with diabetes
This is my second favorite benefit, and it goes with improved resiliency above. When you’re less stressed, have better cardiovascular and autonomic function, improved blood flow, and more resiliency, your life and relationship with diabetes get easier.
Who is The Breathing Diabetic?
Nick Heath, Ph.D.
Nick is an Advanced Oxygen Advantage® Instructor and a member of the Global Wellness Institute’s BREATHE Initiative.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Nick Heath, T1D, PhD
I have been a type-1 diabetic for over 20 years. Several years ago, I made some simple changes to my breathing, which profoundly impacted my relationship with diabetes. This put me on a journey to understand the science behind breathing and diabetes.
The Breathing for Diabetes course is the culmination of about 5 years of research & application, 100+ scientific articles, 75+ books, online classes, and 20+ years of living with diabetes.
This course will help you breathe better, improve your diabetic control, and improve your overall health and well-being.
You can learn more about my story here.
What Breathing Experts Say about Nick
I am somewhat embarrassed—but mostly honored—to have a section like this because the people below are ones I deeply respect, admire, and rely on to further my breathing journey.
“Nick Heath brings extraordinary care and diligence to his work with diabetes. His personal experience and extensive scientific knowledge make him my go-to expert on the condition. His help in writing about the link between diabetes and breathing for my book, The Breathing Cure provided invaluable insight. Nick is dedicated to empowering people with diabetes to get control over blood sugars and enjoy a better quality of life.”
– Patrick McKeown, Bestselling Author and Creator of The Oxygen Advantage®
“Nick is incredibly knowledgeable about how breathing affects our physiology and psychology. His approach is both scientific and extremely practical, and his ability to express complex ideas in simple terms makes it easy for anyone to understand. Overall, Nick is one of the kindest people I've ever worked with.”
– Tanya Bentley, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder of HHPF
“Dr. Nick Heath has taken what many deem a problem and become solely reliant on western medication and transformed it into a passion for understanding the biological significance of that very problem. What he understands and how he has been able to connect that to our most fundamental need of energy and how breathing impacts it all should be something we all want to learn more about.”
– Brian Mackenzie Founder & Creative Director of SHIFT, Co-Founder and President of HHPF
“Nick is a wealth of information and inspiration not only for people with diabetes but for anyone who wants to learn more about the power of breath for well-being. His personal experience as a diabetic along with his science background give Nick a unique perspective to share (in a very accessible way) about how/why breath is healing & nourishing for diabetics.”
- Sandy Abrams, Founder, TheCEOm.com, Co-Chair, GWI BREATHE Initiative
“This Breathing for Diabetes workshop was over two hours of dynamic, data-rich content, offered in an accessible and practical way. I loved Nick’s way of putting these concepts into context in real time. The workshop is NOT just for those with diabetes. If you want to feel and be more metabolically healthy – this is a workshop for you. It’s worth a million times it’s price for the life-changing habits you’ll develop.”
- Laura Araujo, Founder of The MAPS Institute
Get the Wim Hof & Diabetes Masterclass Free
Course Overview
I get asked about Wim Hof and diabetes more than probably any other question.
And although Wim’s approach (the “WHM”) is used by millions worldwide, there is little out there about how it affects diabetes. I created this course to understand it better, and to fill this important gap for people w/diabetes.
You get it for free when you sign up.
Here’s what we cover:
The Basics of the WHM
The Science of WHM Benefits
The Mechanisms Behind the Benefits
How Each Component Contributes to the Benefits
Practical Points for Diabetes
Dangers of the WHM with Diabetes
Quick Personal Note from Nick
I’m not a Wim Hof Instructor and don’t play one on the internet : ) But, this was seriously one of the most fun topics to research.
Even if you’re not diabetic, I genuinely think you’ll find this class super interesting and helpful.
30-Day 100% Money-Back Guarantee
If you don’t like the course for any reason, you can get your money back, no questions asked!
I’ve had diabetes for over two decades and have been practicing breathwork daily for more than 4 years. I truly know this stuff is life-changing. I just want to share it and make your life with diabetes easier. But if you’re not happy with it, you get your money back. It’s that simple.
The Journey Doesn’t End Here
Future Access Included
As the course is refined and expanded based on new scientific findings and your feedback, you will get access to every future iteration I make.
All included with your initial investment of just $99.
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Interested in Breathing, but Not Ready to Take Course Yet?
Of course, I think the course is the easiest and most effective way to get started : )
But, I just want to encourage you to give it a shot and see how powerful it is for yourself. So, if you’d like to learn more about breathing & diabetes, here are a few articles that can help you get started:
Why 6 Breaths/Minute Improves Heart Health & Quality of Life in Diabetes
Wim Hof & Diabetes: A Complete Guide to the Benefits and 5 Real Dangers
The Lesser-Known Benefits of Nasal Breathing, Designed for Diabetes
Breathing exercises for better metabolic health (by Levels)
FAQ
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There is just under 3 hours of content, including the bonus Wim Hof Masterclass. The workshop itself is about 2 hours and 15 minutes of content.
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The workshop was designed for people with diabetes, breathwork coaches, health coaches, and yoga instructors who work with people with diabetes, and for parents with kids with diabetes. However, if you’re interested in breathing at all, you will find the workshop stimulating and you will likely learn a lot of material you won’t find anywhere else.
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Yes, some breathing techniques can be dangerous if not practiced correctly. However, the Breathing for Diabetes Workshop focuses on gentle breathing exercises with essentially no side effects or contraindications. Thus, they are safe and effective for anyone.
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No, nothing is needed.
Still have questions?
Please message me at: nick@thebreathingdiabetic.com and I’ll be happy to answer any further questions you have!