CO2 Academy

by Conscious Breathing Institute

Scientific Research on CO2 Therapy and Breathing

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a key regulator of human physiology, influencing respiration, oxygen delivery, circulation, blood pH, and nervous system function. This resource presents a curated selection of peer reviewed research on how CO₂ levels shaped by breathing patterns or therapeutic applications affect physiological regulation, without making health or treatment claims.

Articles

What Ten Days of Mouth Breathing Taught Me About Sleep, Metabolism, and CO₂
What Ten Days of Mouth Breathing Taught Me About Sleep, Metabolism, and CO₂
Almost ten years ago, I blocked my nose for ten consecutive days.  It was a breathing experiment conducted at Stanford University. The question was straightforward: what happens to healthy adults... Read more...
The Dishwasher in Your Brain
The Dishwasher in Your Brain
In the first article in this series, Why You Wake at 2:17 a.m., we looked at what disrupts sleep: the CO₂ instability loop that pulls you to the surface at... Read more...
Why You Wake at 2:17 a.m.
Why You Wake at 2:17 a.m.
For 30 years, Catharina woke up 5 to 10 times every night.  It started in her twenties. Not with a dramatic event, not with a diagnosis: just a slow unravelling... Read more...
CO₂ Therapy Speeds Up Wound Healing
CO₂ Therapy Speeds Up Wound Healing
What Is Required for a Wound to Heal? For a wound to close, several conditions must align: circulation must bring oxygen and nutrients, the inflammatory response must be balanced, new... Read more...
CO₂ Therapy – Ancient Wisdom Perfected Over 2,000 Years for Modern Recovery
CO₂ Therapy – Ancient Wisdom Perfected Over 2,000 Years for Modern Recovery
From Ancient Springs to Modern Medicine The healing power of carbon dioxide–rich waters is not a modern discovery. Its roots stretch deep into history, connecting today’s clinical CO₂ applications with... Read more...
A Healthy Heart for a Sharp Brain: Why Circulation Is Key to Mental Clarity
A Healthy Heart for a Sharp Brain: Why Circulation Is Key to Mental Clarity
We often separate the heart and brain in medicine — one treated by cardiologists, the other by neurologists. But in reality, they are intimately connected. Your brain is only as... Read more...
10 Powerful Reasons to Breathe Through Your Nose
10 Powerful Reasons to Breathe Through Your Nose
You do it 20,000 times a day—and how you breathe makes all the difference. While mouth breathing can disrupt sleep, drain your energy, and leave you feeling stressed, nasal breathing is... Read more...
Unlock Better Breathing with Three Free Guided Exercises
Unlock Better Breathing with Three Free Guided Exercises
“If you want to change how you feel—start with how you breathe.”– Anders Olsson, Founder, Conscious Breathing Institute Learn to Breathe Better. Feel Better. Your breath is a powerful tool... Read more...
The Nose Knows: How Nasal Breathing Enhances Sexual Vitality
The Nose Knows: How Nasal Breathing Enhances Sexual Vitality
There is a strong physiological link between nasal breathing and sexual health, thanks to two powerful gases your body produces: nitric oxide (NO) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). Together, they support... Read more...
How CO₂ Rejuvenates Skin, Naturally and Scientifically
How CO₂ Rejuvenates Skin, Naturally and Scientifically
Since ancient times, people have sought out the healing powers of hot springs, not only to relax their bodies but also to rejuvenate their skin. These natural spas, rich in... Read more...
Hangovers Might Not Be From Alcohol Alone—Your Breathing Could Be to Blame
Hangovers Might Not Be From Alcohol Alone—Your Breathing Could Be to Blame
We usually chalk hangovers up to dehydration, poor sleep, or one drink too many. But what if one of the biggest reasons you feel awful the next morning isn’t just... Read more...
CO2 Therapy: The Hypoxia-Concept That Boosts Sprint Performance
CO2 Therapy: The Hypoxia-Concept That Boosts Sprint Performance
Over 4 weeks, 7 sessions of repeated sprint training during hypoxia (low oxygen) and hypercapnia (high CO₂) increased the number of sprints from 9.1 to 14.9, an increase of 64%.... Read more...