In A Nutshell
Asthmatics breathe on average about twice as much air as they should. This cools and dries the airways making them
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For people with asthma and chronic hyperventilation, restoring a normal breathing pattern takes time and concentration. The Buteyko program is
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The theoretical background to the Buteyko Breathing Method links overbreathing (hyperventilation) and hypocapnia (low oxygen) with asthma, since low levels
Continue readingUnderstanding Hyperventilation
Hyper = too much Ventilation = breathing Hyperventilation (HV) simply means breathing more than the body needs to at this
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Being a long-term asthmatics myself, and having an asthmatic son, I had looked long and hard for answers to the
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In the late 1940’s, a Russian medical student, Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko made an observation which has changed the treatment and
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Buteyko is about self-care. It enables you to take an active role in managing your condition. Buteyko has no negative
Continue readingAsthma Control Quiz
1. Common asthma symptoms include: coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Do these symptoms cause you to wake
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The Buteyko method is a programme of education and simple breathing exercises that allows asthmatics to control and reduce the
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Most people are familiar with the health benefits of wheat bread. It has some of the best nutrients available, as
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