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REFERENCES:

A brief overview of some of the current research and ongoing investigations that inform our understanding of health and support the provision of up-to-date, evidence-based practice informed by both research and clinical experience.

Understanding ANS Physiology:

Benner, A., Lewallen, N. F., & Sharma, S. (2023, July 17). Physiology, carbon dioxide response curve. In StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538146/
Chu, B., Marwaha, K., Sanvictores, T., & Others. (2024, May 7). Physiology, stress reaction. In StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541120/
Crum, A. J., Salovey, P., & Achor, S. (2013). Rethinking stress: The role of mindsets in determining the stress response. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104(4), 716–733. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031201
Sam, C., & Bordoni, B. (2023, April 10). Physiology, acetylcholine. In StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557825/
Waxenbaum, J. A., Reddy, V., & Varacallo, M. (2023, July 24). Anatomy, autonomic nervous system. In StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539845/
Weissman, D. G., & Mendes, W. B. (2021). Correlation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity during rest and acute stress tasks. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 162, 60–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2021.01.015
Zwaag, J., ter Horst, R., Blaženović, I., Stoessel, D., Ratter, J., Worseck, J. M., Schauer, N., Stienstra, R., Netea, M. G., Jahn, D., & Others. (2020). Involvement of lactate and pyruvate in the anti-inflammatory effects exerted by voluntary activation of the sympathetic nervous system. Metabolites, 10(4), 148. https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo10040148

Research on Functional Breathing:

Dallam, G. M., Jonas, S., & Miller, T. K. (2018). Effect of nasal versus oral breathing on VO₂max and physiological economy in recreational runners following an extended period spent using nasally restricted breathing. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, 6(2), 22–29.
de Groot, S., Ettema, F. W. L., van Leeuwen, C. M. C., Achterberg, W. J., Janssen, T. W. J., & Hoekstra, S. P. (2023). The effect of mindset and breathing exercises on physical and mental health in persons with spinal cord injury—A pilot feasibility study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(18), 6784. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20186784
Kiesel, K., Rhodes, T., Mueller, J., Waninger, A., & Butler, R. (2017). Development of a screening protocol to identify individuals with dysfunctional breathing. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 12(5), 774–786. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5685417/
Lörinczi, F., Vanderka, M., Lörincziová, D., & Kushkestani, M. (2024). Nose vs. mouth breathing: Acute effect of different breathing regimens on muscular endurance. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 16(1), 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-024-00840-6
McKeown, P. (2015). The oxygen advantage. HarperOne.
Shimozawa, Y., Takada, K., Nakayama, R., & Fujii, N. (2023). Point prevalence of the biomechanical dimension of dysfunctional breathing patterns among competitive athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(2), 300–307.
Shookster, D., Lindsey, B., Cortes, N., & Martin, J. R. (2020). Accuracy of commonly used age-predicted maximal heart rate equations. International Journal of Exercise Science, 13(7), 1242–1250. https://doi.org/10.54803/ijes.2020.13.7.10
Zaghi, S., Peterson, C., Shamtoob, S., et al. (2020). Assessment of nasal breathing using lip taping: A simple and effective screening tool. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 6, 10–15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-022-03739-y
Zwaag, J., Naaktgeboren, R., van Herwaarden, A. E., Pickkers, P., & Kox, M. (2022). The effects of cold exposure training and a breathing exercise on the inflammatory response in humans: A pilot study. Psychosomatic Medicine, 84(4), 457–467. https://doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000001065

Research on student specific outcomes:

Including effect on mental health issues such as anxiety and depression

Bentley, T. G. K., Seeber, C., Hightower, E., Mackenzie, B., Wilson, R., Velazquez, A., Cheng, A., Arce, N. N., & Lorenz, K. A. (2022). Slow-breathing curriculum for stress reduction in high school students: Lessons learned from a feasibility pilot. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2022.864079
Chen, Y.-F., Huang, X.-Y., Chien, C.-H., & Cheng, J.-F. (2016). The effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing relaxation training for reducing anxiety. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 52(4), 378–386. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12184
Crișan, A. F., Pescaru, C. C., Maritescu, A., et al. (2025). A 14-week structured breathing program: An investigation into its impact on psychological health parameters in university students. BMC Public Health, 25, 1395. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22585-8
Noor, M., Noor, S., Rehman, S., & Saba, I. (2025). The efficacy of mindfulness technique on concentration problem of university students. Bulletin of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2(2), 211–219. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15997202
Tsakona, P., Kitsatis, I., Apostolou, T., Papadopoulou, O., & Hristara-Papadopoulou, A. (2025). The effect of diaphragmatic breathing as a complementary therapeutic strategy in stress of children and teenagers 6–18 years old. Children, 12(1), 59. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12010059