"The Breath of Life" in Acupuncture Today unveils the profound connection between breath (chi) and overall health, a wisdom recognized for millennia. The article highlights the symbiotic relationship between the body and breath, emphasizing that one cannot thrive when the other is diminished. Ancient Chinese "nurturing life" techniques included specific breathing exercises, demonstrating a long-standing awareness of their importance. Interestingly, global observations, from Tibetan secrets to Native American practices, reveal the prevalence of nasal breathing for reducing disease. Modern science echoes this ancient wisdom, with the Framingham study indicating that lung capacity is a significant predictor of lifespan. The article underscores the potential for improving health by increasing lung capacity through training and focusing on nasal breathing. Given that breath is chi, acupuncturists are uniquely positioned to amplify the impact of their treatments by guiding patients in breathing techniques, thus becoming more effective stewards of their patients' chi and overall well-being. Even the natural decline of lung capacity with age can be countered through activities like walking or bicycling.