The Lost Wisdom of Native American Tribes
George Catlin, a lawyer turned painter, embarked on a six-year journey to document the various Native American tribes he encountered. His trek covered more land than the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. Catlin’s goal was simple: to capture the raw beauty of the people and landscapes before they were destroyed.
During his journey, Catlin lived with over 50 tribes and documented their way of life. He noticed that these tribes shared similar superhuman characteristics:
- 🦷 Perfect, straight teeth without ever seeing a dentist
- 💪 Tall, large stature and glowing skin
- 🩺 Rarely got sick
The Great Secret of Life: Breathing
According to Catlin, the tribes attributed their health and beauty to one secret: breathing through the nose. They believed that inhaling through the mouth weakened the body, deformed the face, and caused stress and disease. In contrast, nasal breathing kept the body strong, the face beautiful, and prevented illness.
Native American mothers would even close their baby’s lips after each feeding to train them to breathe through their nose at all times. Catlin found that dozens of tribes across the Americas shared the same breathing habits.
Catlin himself lived to 76 years old, double the average life expectancy at the time, and credited his longevity to always breathing through his nose.
The Importance of Nasal Breathing
The wisdom of these Native American tribes is supported by ancient texts and religious scriptures:
- 📜 An 18th-century Taos text warns that breath taken in through the mouth puts one in danger of illness.
- 📖 The Bible mentions that God breathed life into Adam through his nose.
Taping your mouth at night to force nasal breathing is a simple yet effective health hack that can provide numerous benefits. It doesn’t matter what type of tape you use; the key is to stop breathing through your mouth.
Interesting Facts About Native American Tribes
- 🌿 Many tribes used herbs and plants for medicinal purposes, such as echinacea for boosting the immune system and willow bark for pain relief.
- 🎠Storytelling and oral traditions were crucial for passing down knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next.
- 🌎 Native Americans had a deep respect for nature and believed in living in harmony with the environment.
