The Buteyko Method

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‘The perfect man breathes as if he is not breathing’
Lao Tzu - 500BC

Breathing is integral to life

We can consciously and directly control the depth and strength of our breath, but most of the time we let our bodies ‘get on with it’, without applying conscious thought to the way we are breathing or the effect it may be having on our health. For such an intrinsic function there is also a large amount of mis-information about how to use our breathing to achieve optimum levels of health and wellbeing.

We have been conditioned to believe that big deep breaths are good for us and that to fully benefit from a lungful of air we are too inhale as deep and as long as possible for our lungs to absorb larger amounts of oxygen. The opposite is actually true. For our body to be in a state of balance and to function effectively (homeostasis) we must not only maintain regular oxygen consumption, but also retain a specific level of carbon dioxide within our lungs. By taking larger breaths, we actually dilute the essential concentration of CO2 in our bodies resulting in dramatic changes to the PH level of our blood.

Overbreathing

This process, called ‘Overbreathing’ causes disturbances in the body’s physiology, which can trigger and aggravate health-related complaints of all kinds. Symptoms vary according to individual predispositions, but can include phobias, panic attacks, migraine attacks, epileptic seizures, high blood-pressure, asthma attacks, heart attacks, sleep disturbance, sexual dysfunction and chronic fatigue.

Overbreathing usually goes unrecognised and its effects go unidentified. Surveys suggest that 10% or more of the population suffers from chronic overbreathing and that many ambulance calls result from symptoms frequently triggered or intensified by overbreathing.

Breathing Intelligence

Kim Upton has developed a system called ‘Breathing Intelligence’ that looks to redress the negative effects of our unconscious breathing habits by fusing newly available cutting edge Capnometry technology (only previously used in Accident and Emergency departments and ambulances) with the holistic practice of Buteyko. Through his experience as an Asthma sufferer and a Buteyko practitioner, Kim has found a way of treating common problems such as Asthma through the use of his techniques and without the need for stimulants found in products such as Venotlin.

“I would recommend it to anyone”
Exciting to discover forgotten potential in my state of health. I have found the course to be inspiring and would recommend it to anyone with stress-related conditions.
Robi Persad, Osteopath

"Extremely enlightening. It has given me great hope for the future. All the elements explained with great clarity."
Karen Macey

"This program is so easy to do once it has been explained and progress can be seen straight away. I would recommend it to anyone - my son, age 7 has done it also and he is so much better after only four days."
Deborah Hodges

"I found the program very helpful with my asthma, not only in my breathing, but also the way in which I am going to live my life - less stress and less medication."
Laurentia McGuinness

Do I Overbreathe

You may well be. Some of the symptoms associated with overbreathing are:

Respiratory System Symptoms
Shortness of breath, tightness in chest, over sensitivity of airways, excessive sneezing, production of mucus long term blocked or running sinus, excessive yawning and sighing.

Nervous system symptoms
Light-headedness, dizziness, unsteadiness, poor concentration, numbness, tingling and coldness especially in the hands and fingers and often in the face

Heart Related symptoms
Racing, pounding or skipped heart beats

Psychological symptoms
Degrees of anxiety, tension and apprehension.

General Symptoms
Mouth dryness, abdominal bloating, belching and flatulence, easily tired, poor sleep patterns, general weakness and chronic exhaustion

Call 020 8749 3792 to book your session with Kim Upton.

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