Who
does Buteyko help?
The
Buteyko Institute Method is effective for adults of any
age experiencing the following
(click on each to read more):
If
you have a condition not listed which you suspect may
be influenced by your breathing pattern please contact
a Buteyko practitioner
for consultation.
Children
and the Buteyko Institute method
The
Buteyko Institute method is suitable for children from
3 years of age.
No matter what the past medical history, all children with breathing disorders will benefit from learning Buteyko.
Read more.
Hay
Fever
Most of us are familiar with the standard treatments for hay fever, sinusitis and rhinitis; antihistamines and inhaled steroids. But how many are aware that Buteyko offers a simple and effective option to medication that is guaranteed to free those suffering from these symptoms?
Professor K P Buteyko established that over-breathing - hyperventilation causes the symptoms of hay fever by disrupting the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in our airways. When we over- breathe we also inhale excessive quantities of allergens like pollen, cat dander and house dust mite. These factors combine to trigger the inflammation and blocked or runny nose that we associate with our symptoms.
Right from the first session of Buteyko breathing exercises – blocked noses clear, and breathing becomes easier. The main component of a Buteyko course is easy to learn breathing exercises designed to slow the breathing rate back to normal parameters.
The exercises are taught over five consecutive 90 minute sessions. Most people are free of their symptoms and need for sinus and hay fever medication within the first week. The exercises only need to be practised for about six weeks to achieve permanent relief.
