8 Body Sense
Skin Breathing
By Heath and Nicole Reed
Our skin is our largest organ and can be considered our third
lung. It breathes. It's alive. And it has its own rhythm—an inhalation
and an exhalation. It absorbs (inhales) nutrients and oxygen, senses
light and pressure, and regulates heat and cold. It releases (exhales)
carbon dioxide, sheds dead skin cells, and completely regenerates
itself every 28 days. Every minute, you lose 30,000–40,000 dead skin
cells, all of which are replaced immediately. Our skin protects our
bones and organs, and allows us to feel the power of touch!
