16/06/2025
Nitric oxide: the gas you’ve probably never heard of, but your body needs every day.
It’s involved in circulation, breathing, blood pressure, immune response, and even sleep — and your body makes it naturally.
But here’s the thing... modern life gets in the way. Mouth breathing, low movement, poor diet, stress, all of it can shut down nitric oxide production and affect how your whole system functions.
The good news? Small shifts help. Here are 5 simple ways to support your body’s nitric oxide production:
💙Breathe through your nose – It’s not just about oxygen. Nasal breathing stimulates nitric oxide production, which helps get that oxygen where it needs to go.
💙Hum – Yes, really. Humming can increase nitric oxide levels in your nasal passages up to 15x. It’s also calming for your nervous system.
💙Get sunlight – Just 20–30 mins of sunlight or red light exposure can boost nitric oxide, support circulation, and lower blood pressure.
💙Move gently and often – Movement stimulates your blood vessels to produce more nitric oxide. Think walks, resistance bands, or light cardio.
💙Eat leafy greens and beets – These are high in natural nitrates, which your body uses to make nitric oxide. But gut and oral health matters too.
At Align, this is why we care about how you breathe, move, and recover — not just where you feel pain.
Osteopathy supports your body's natural ability to regulate itself. Whether it's helping you return to calm breathing, improving rib or diaphragm mobility, or supporting your vascular and lymphatic systems — your body is designed to work with itself. Sometimes it just needs a little help.
Curious about how osteopathy could help? We’re always happy to chat.
