Ben Greenfield: The Fascinating Science of Posture (& Its Full-Body Health Effects!) With Annette Verpillot

Key Takeaways

• Use a functional jaw activator to promote proper tongue posture (on palate) and nasal breathing. Wear during daily activities and sleep for best results.
• Prioritize nasal breathing over mouth breathing to improve jaw alignment, nitric oxide production, and sleep quality.
• Address tongue position first when correcting posture – improper tongue placement affects jaw, head, and full-body alignment.
• Combine jaw work with foot stimulation and eye movement drills for comprehensive posture correction (methods not detailed in transcript).
• Avoid hard mouthguards that may worsen jaw dysfunction – opt for softer designs that encourage proper tongue positioning.

Products & Gear Mentioned

• Posture Pro Functional Activator – Soft mouthguard device that positions tongue on palate and promotes nasal breathing.

Notable Quotes

“The tongue is always the culprit. It’s always at the root cause of the problem. Yet it’s never addressed.”

Bottom Line

Start with jaw/tongue positioning using the functional activator device, combine with nasal breathing practice, and explore additional foot/eye exercises to improve full-body posture and performance.

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