Funny Face Airway Book Club

As we begin to wrap up our first Airway Book Club book, I wanted to share one of my personal favourite chapters from Breath by James Nestor “Chew.”

This chapter ties so many of the book’s themes together in a really powerful way.

It explores how the modern shift to softer, processed foods has changed the way our jaws develop over time. Less chewing means less stimulation for the muscles and bones of the face, which can contribute to smaller jaws, crowded teeth, and less space for the tongue and airway.

For me, this chapter is especially meaningful because it highlights something I care deeply about in my work, how oral function and breathing are connected!

There’s even a small but exciting mention of Myofunctional Therapy, which focuses on supporting healthy habits like proper tongue posture, nasal breathing, chewing, and swallowing patterns. These foundational functions play a role in how our faces grow,…

It’s been a few weeks since we began reading Breath by James Nestor, and I’d love to pause and check in!

I just had the cosiest reading weekend with the snow (& rain, unfortunately) :)

No pressure if you’re not “caught up.” You can respond whether you’ve read one chapter or the whole book.

A few ideas from the book that stood out for me!

• The experiment where participants had their noses blocked and were forced to mouth breathe , and how quickly their health markers changed!!!!

• The connection between breathing and sleep quality - can you relate??

Begin whenever you’re ready but our first day officially is February 1st! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed by this book! 🥰