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Posts Tagged ‘breathing’
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Exercise and Asthma
Asthmatics often have a problem with exercise because they either lack stamina and need to slow down or stop sooner than they would like, or they develop breathing difficulties. Why does this happen?
Since at least 1968 it has been well-documented that people who have asthma breathe more air each minute than is considered normal, and this elevated breathing pattern continues when the person sleeps, watches television, and of course while exercising.
During exercise, everyone has to breathe more air, but if you are already breathing more than you really need to before you even start, then the extra burden will cause more problems than usual.
Part of the problem is that while breathing too much air, additional pollen, dust and pollutants are also inhaled. The airways try to restrict the intake of these irritants by narrowing the airways, which makes the breathing muscles work harder to provide sufficient gas exchange for the desired level of activity, creating fatigue sooner rather than later.
The other major part of the problem is that an excessive breathing pattern creates an abnormally high rate of cooling and drying of the airways. Airways function best when they are warm and moist, and so they react in a negative way to this excessive breathing.
To compensate for the drying out, airways increase mucus production, and in an effort to slow down the flow of air, the inner airway lining swells and the outer smooth muscle tightens. These are symptoms of asthma, but instead of recognising that breathing too much air is causing the problem, the person usually just takes a puff of their reliever and continues to breathe badly. The more you breathe the more short of breath and the tighter the airways become…
You seldom see animals with asthma, and you also seldom see them breathing through their mouth, even when they are exercising. So take a leaf out of their book and go a little slower so that you do not become excessively short of breath. By following this rule you will build fitness without distressing yourself. Copy of article by Jenny Stark www.buteykoworks.com
 Asthmatics can exercise!
Tags: Asthma, asthma management, breath training, breathing, British Thoracic Society, Buteyko, buteyko breathing, Exercise, hospitalization, sports performance, the Buteyko Method
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
 Suppress the dis-ease is one option, e.g. take a pain killer. Control your body’s attempts to deal with the problem behind the dis-ease, e.g. use an anti inflammatory drug to calm down severe inflammatory reactions would be another way. Ignore it , it may go away, e.g this would be called expectant treatment this might make sense sometimes. Remove the offending part could be the only choice left sometimes e.g. tonsilectomy . Or just dig deeper than the dis-ease and try to find its origins, this could be a very effective and long lasting solution for the patient e.g. teach correct breathing , diet, exercise, relaxation and self -esteem, help develop a whole person. Who knows this last approach may become the medicine of the 21st century? If that were to happen all mainstream medicine would become complementary medicine and a large part of CAM would become mainstream medicine, now wouldn’t that be a revolutionary concept? There are osteopaths who see , like its founder, surgical intervention complementary to their work. If the person cannot help themselves, cannot be helped by naturopathic means then modern medicine may be the only solution left. In the last 50 years we have taught people to take less and less responsibility for their health and put that responsibility on the shoulders of the doctor or surgeon. We now find the burden too great practically and financially. The gentle revolution is beginning. The Buteyko Method has a prime place in this new individual health empowerment.
Tags: breath training, breathing, Buteyko, buteyko breathing, drug therapy, drugs, health, hyperventilation, medicines, phamaceuticals, sick, Stress, the Buteyko Method, wellbeing
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
 BP yes, CP no! That seems strange to me, does it to you?
That life’s most fundamental activity BREATHING, is not routinely checked by western doctors, unless of course you are complaining of breathing difficulties like asthma or bronchitis.
If there were just one measure allowed when checking the health of a person I would suggest THEIR BREATHING would be the best choice. Why?
Firstly it’s a quick, easy and cheap test. It takes less than a minute, is not invasive and does not require special expensive equipment. (See “Check Your Own Breathing” on this site).
Secondly, many wiser than myself have claimed dysfunctional breathing may be the cause of over a hundred modern diseases, so wouldn’t it make sense to at least diagnose it and then even address the problem?
Thirdly, although is breathing normally automatic and unconscious - like our heart, liver, kidneys activity - we can take conscious control of it and change our bad breathing habits for good normal ones.
Fourthly, this route to better health and wellbeing empowers the patient, reduces reliance on medical care and drugs and surely this is what the best health care is all about?
Two thousand years ago a wise man said:Â “The perfect man breathes as if he is not breathing.” - Lao-Tzu (circa 4th century BC)
Tags: Add new tag, breath training, breathing, drug therapy, drugs, health, medicines, wellbeing
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Cardiovascular disease kills over 110,000 people every year in the UK alone. More than 25% of the world’s adult population is hypertensive, and it has been estimated that this figure will increase to 30% by 2025. Dr Buteyko cured himself of life-threatening hypertension that did not respond to medical treatment by learning to breathe normally. This laid the foundation for his life’s research work and eventually to the respiratory & lifestyle training system that is now called the Buteyko Method. So where is the beetroot connection? A study published in the US Journal Hypertension showed that beetroot juice is as
 Buteyko Method or Beetroot, the Hypertensive's Choice effective as nitrate tablets in reducing blood pressure. Amrita Ahluwalia, author of the study and professor of vascular pharmacology at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry said they had now proved why. The research shows that the inorganic nitrate content in beetroot is changed into the gas nitric oxide when eaten. This gas keeps the blood vessels open and relaxed and keeps blood pressure down. Here is the connection; we produce nitric oxide when we breathe up to 50% of it is produced in our nasal passages only when we breathe through our noses. There is a strong correlation between hypertension and hyperventilation and the most common factor found in people with these conditions is that they mouth breathe. Hence less nitric oxide is produced. There are however many more physiological consequences of hyperventilation that also raise blood pressure ( spasm of smooth muscle, reduced oxygen delivery of blood, etc) that may be found in other articles. See this article for more details< http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/10433877.stm> The conclusion is those with hypertension might be able to reduce their blood pressure by eating more beetroot or if they don’t like beetroot, they could learn how to breathe normally instead!
Tags: Add new tag, Angina, breath, breath training, breathing, Buteyko, buteyko breathing, buteyko hypertension, drug therapy, drugs, health, hyperventilation, medicines, mouth breathing, nitic oxide, nose, over breathing, phamaceuticals, the Buteyko Method, wellbeing
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Did you know that you can help manage your asthma better with simple breathing exercises? Did you know the method for doing this has been clinically researched and proved successful? Did you know it will help “get your life back”; better sleep, exercise without breathlessness, less wheezing more energy? Did you know the method of training has been endorsed by the British Thoracic Society and that this year nurses will be training on the first University course in the UK? If you want to know more about this method contact us at info@AsthmaCareKent.co.uk
Tags: Asthma, asthma management, breath, breath training, breathing, British Thoracic Society, Buteyko, buteyko breathing, buteyko hay fever, buteyko hypertension, buteyko sleep, buteyko sleep apmea, exercises, health, hyperventilation, mouth breathing, over breathing, the Buteyko Method, wellbeing, wheeze
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Monday, May 31st, 2010
 In just five days, you can learn safe, simple, but highly effective breathing techniques that will help you to take control of your asthma – and stop it controlling you.
The Buteyko method can dramatically improve your breathing in just five short session. Improve your quality of life and give you the techniques and confidence to better manage your asthma.
It may help you reduce your need for drugs.
Buteyko is suitable for adults and children. It is endorsed by the British Thoracic Society and proven to be safe and effective in clinical trials* Detailed research information HERE
We hope that this site will enable you to understand the basics of our training method and the impact this may have on your health, once you are satisfied you’ve learnt enough and want to take the next step to
train yourself you have a number of options:
1. Download the free book ‘ Escape from Asthma”, this will get you started,
2. If you have Skype video facility contact us for details of the training on Skype,
3. Request our DVD Training Pack for learning at home with telephone and/or e-mail support,
4. If you are within “commuter” distance from Hawkhurst, Kent, UK enquire about enrolling on one of our local courses and finally
5. You could search the internet for “Buteyko” to find a local practitioner or check HERE
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Tags: Asthma, asthma management, breath training, breathing, British Thoracic Society, Buteyko, buteyko breathing, Exercise, hospitalization, sports performance, the Buteyko Method
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
Chronic hidden hyperventilation (CHHV) is almost the norm in the West, the new pandemic! Dr L C Lum of Papworth & Addenbrooks Hospitals Cambridge described the effects of CHHV as protean.
CHHV has been associated with the A to Z of most modern diseases from asthma to Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
CHHV leads to major physiological changes throughout the body that have been thoroughly researched and documented.
It takes about 30 seconds to identify CHHV in any patient (See “Check Your Own Breathing” on this site or watch video: Check your own breathing. )
Once identified the doctor could easily give his patient some simple basic tips for improving their breathing or refer to a practice nurse to help the patient.
By addressing CHHV many associated health problems will be helped and the need for drug therapy may be reduced with a financial saving, reduced risk of adverse side effects and a increased quality of life. References available on request.
Tags: asthma management, breath, breath training, breathing, British Thoracic Society, buteyko breathing, buteyko hay fever, buteyko hypertension, buteyko sleep, buteyko sleep apmea, doctor, drugs, GP, health, hyperventilation, hyperventilation. asthma, over breathing, practice., side-effects, wellbeing
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Although the Buteyko Method is recognized worldwide for asthma management many people seek this training for the numerous conditions associated with hyperventilation. This year alone I have taught people with anxiety, panic attacks, sleep apnoea, depression, emphysema, COPD and others who have no illness but wanted to improve their health or sporting performance.
The general rule is “if you are breathing more than normal your health will be adversely affected and you will benefit from Buteyko training”
Once you have learnt the Buteyko Method you have the knowledge for life.
Don’t waste this opportunity to raise your QOL and general health, check your own breathing on this site now, then decide to improve it.
Next Free Introductory Talks in Hawkhurst & Crowborough, Kent UK Phone for details and to book 01580 752852 You will learn how to improve your breathing and hence your health even with this short talk. You will learn how you can start to take better control over your asthma right now!
The next courses will be held in Hawkhurst, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells Kent in July, phone for Registration Form & details.
Tags: breath, breathing, Buteyko, depression, exercises, health, hypertension, hyperventilation, IBS, marathon, ME, over breathing, panic attacks, sleep apnoea, Stress, the Buteyko Method, wellbeing
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Saturday, April 17th, 2010
“My chest consultant is very pleased with the difference the Buteyko Breathing Method has made with my asthma, I have been free of any real asthma attacks since the course.” Mrs J DÂ Hants
“I’ve been astonished & also very pleased with the excellent result: there is no disruption of their life at all by their disease, normal activities, not waking at night,not needing to use any reliever medication. It’s just great….75% control is about as good as anyone has got in any study of asthma.
The neat thing about it is that it has no side effects.It’s very safe.
The Buteyko technique certainly has been shown to be an important adjunct to treatment.” Dr Bob Cowie, the respiratory consultant conducting the Calgary Trial of The Buteyko Method
Recently endorsed by The British Thoracic Society because of the quality of research trials.
There may be many people who would like to see the scientific evidence supporting the Buteyko Method. Much of this has been brought together on the BIBH website and may be accessed HERE
Tags: Asthma, asthma management, breathing, Buteyko, buteyko sleep, buteyko sleep apmea, buteyko breathing, buteyko hypertension, buteyko hay fever, breath training,, Clincal Research, drugs, hyperventilation, the Buteyko Method
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
It is known that asthma can kill where its management is poor. The modern drug therapy offers a degree of management but with the potential risk of long term adverse reactions. When the underlying cause according to the findings of Dr Konstantin Buteyko, namely chronic hidden hyperventilation is addressed , the control and management is greatly improved and the need for medicine dramatically reduced. Furthermore the asthma sufferer is better able to monitor the risk of serious asthma attacks easily on a day to day basis and is also able to take corrective action when the risks increase, thereby reducing the frequency of emergency medical interventions or hospitalization. The Buteyko Method has been clinically trialled and offers an invaluable aid to management of this debilitating, life threatening condition that accounts for serious impaired quality of life and millions of sickness days lost at work.
Tags: Asthma, asthma management, breath, breathing, Buteyko, death from asthma, drug therapy, drugs, health, hospitalization, hyperventilation, medical emergency, medicines, mouth breathing, over breathing, the Buteyko Method, wellbeing
Posted in Asthma, Buteyko Kent, General health, quality of life | 67 Comments »
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