Buteyko method overview
Professor Konstantin Pavlovitch Buteyko, MD, (1923 Ukraine – 2003 Russia) graduated, in 1952 with honours, the 1st Moscow Medical Institute. The same year, at the age of 29, he was diagnosed with malignant high blood pressure and given a prognosis of no more than two years to live.
He combined his academic knowledge with his analytical understanding of the human body and perceptions about his own health and by changing his breathing he normalized his blood pressure, ridding himself from the accompanying symptoms.
Professor Buteyko proceeded to specialize in the human respiratory system and further developed his breathing retraining exercises into The Buteyko breathing method. He dedicated his life to researching the human breathing and successfully treating some 150 diseases.
The method was recognized by the Russian health authorities in 1982 and introduced out of Russia in the early 90s. It got known in England following a BBC TV program - QED, August 1998 ».
Professor Buteyko reached the age of 80.
Buteyko method in a nutshell
Exercises for a gradual reduction of breathing depth and intensity, to be repeated several times a day.
Gases exchanges
We breathe to preserve the delicate physiological conditions in our body. While breathing in excess of the level of activity the gases levels deviate from the norms and the body activates compensation and defense mechanisms (=diseases) according to the genetic predisposing. Without these adjustments the organism would have ceased operating (=death).
From Sickness to health
Professor Buteyko found that with breathing normalization the defense mechanisms and their accompanying symptoms subside, than stop from developing and a stable remission can be achieved.
Pharmacological treatment suppresses the defense mechanisms but overlooks the wrong breathing, hence does not eradicate the cause of the chronic disease.
Who can be helped with the Buteyko method?
People suffering from one or more of the followings: Asthma; breathing problems; wheezing; shortness of breath; blocked nose; mouth breathing; hyperventilation; CHVS; allergies; Hay-fever; tiredness; sleep disturbances; non-refreshing sleep; snoring; dry mouth upon waking up; dizziness; unexplained symptoms: fainting, accelerated pulse, irregular pulse, muscles aches, joints pains; repetitive polyps; tingling in the lips; tingling in the fingers; cold palms; cold feet; sweaty palms; headaches; unsatisfied deep-breaths; people who stopped smoking; people who stopped intensive sport activities, and more.
For youngsters please see the Buteyko method for children »
The Buteyko Method is unique in improving ones' health.
What happens when one practices the Buteyko method?
At first symptoms subside, then they do not develop. After a stable correct breathing pattern is achieved – there is a constant remission. The person is free of symptoms.
During this process the body goes through adjustments and detoxifying recovery reactions. Their range and intensity are very wide and depend on the preliminary level of health-disturbances. The most prevalent are flue-like symptoms.
Improvements in the quality of the sleep, the metabolism and the level of energy will take place.
What is needed?
Determination
Reactions are different from person to person, therefore:
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The method must be learnt from a Certified Buteyko Practitioner
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Your physician’s instructions should be followed at all times. Obtain his approval to follow the workshop (providing him with this overview may be helpful)
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Never stop taking your medications without your physician’s instructions
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Carry your rescue medication (Ventolin, Bricanyl, etc.) with you at all times
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There are health conditions in which the method should not be implemented without the actual presence of a physician. Breathing exercises can cause a fast change in the blood circulation to the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, digestive system and other organs, and change hormones concentrations in the blood. Such changes can be hazardous to persons with severe health issues (diabetes, kidney disease, chronic sever irritation in the digestive system, bleeding following an operation, etc.)
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Workshop participants will complete: registration, medical history, disclaimer, and follow-ups.
Your practitioner - Orna Adriaansen:
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Certified Buteyko Practitioner
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Certified Physical Education Teacher with over twenty years of experience
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Affiliated with the Well Naturally Group – England
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