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This Ancient Practice of Blowing Through a Conch Shell Could Help Treat a Dangerous Sleep Condition

This Ancient Practice of Blowing Through a Conch Shell Could Help Treat a Dangerous Sleep Condition

A small randomized controlled trial suggests that regularly blowing a conch shell, an ancient yogic breathing practice known as shankh blowing, may ease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Credit: Shutterstock Conch shell blowing eased sleep apnea symptoms and improved sleep quality. The practice may provide a simple alternative to machines or medication. A small randomized controlled trial published in …

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Blowing a Conch Shell Each Day Could Help Treat Sleep Apnea : ScienceAlert

Blowing a Conch Shell Each Day Could Help Treat Sleep Apnea : ScienceAlert

People who play certain wind instruments, like the didgeridoo, may find it easier to breathe while sleeping, according to emerging research. A new randomized controlled trial suggests that blowing through a conch shell is another option for keeping our airways clear when we sleep, reducing the risk of a condition known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Affecting close to a …

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Blowing in a Conch Shell Helps Treat Dangerous Snoring Symptoms for Folks With Sleep Apnea, Says Study

Blowing in a Conch Shell Helps Treat Dangerous Snoring Symptoms for Folks With Sleep Apnea, Says Study

Illustration– Blowing a Conch Shell via Wikihow (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 license) Blowing through a conch shell could help treat a potentially deadly snoring condition, according to new research from India. Patients who took part in the ancient practice regularly for six months experienced a significant reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common sleep disorder where breathing …

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Paramount Sets Pay for New CEO David Ellison, President Jeff Shell

Paramount Sets Pay for New CEO David Ellison, President Jeff Shell

Paramount has set the base salaries for its new C-suite on the heels of Skydance closing its $8 billion acquisition of the media giant. David Ellison, founder of Skydance and now CEO of Paramount, will receive a base salary of $3.5 million, as will Paramount president Jeff Shell, according to financial documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday. …

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