Buteyko method treats chronic diseases

The chaotic preparations, endless parties, and binge eating or drinking during the holidays may have caused more than just splitting headaches. Some people have experienced severe stress, and even depression. For many, however, these may actually be telltale signs of chronic diseases or mental and stress disorders that are largely unchecked.

 

In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 388 million people will succumb to chronic diseases as against infectious ones over the next 10 years. Heart ailments, diabetes, cancer, and emphysema are the four main chronic diseases which account for 60 percent of deaths worldwide. WHO said these people would also most likely suffer from mental illnesses.

 

As chronic diseases become Asia’s leading causes of deaths, Filipinos meanwhile are turning to a scientific treatment that is inexpensive, effective and lasting to help reverse these diseases—the Buteyko breathing reconditioning program.

 

Introduced in the country by Jac Vidgen, an Australian senior practitioner with 17 years of experience in teaching the method, Buteyko has helped thousands of Filipinos find immediate relief from the so-called lifestyle diseases: asthma, allergies (rhinitis and excess mucous), sleep apnea, anxiety disorders, hay fever, coughing, and stress.

 

He has also managed serious cases of emphysema and COPD, migraine, hypertension, chronic bronchitis, digestive disorders, and immune or hormone function. Some individuals have used the method to control weight, treat skin disorders, and enhance their sports performance or meditative practices such as yoga.

 

“A major factor in all these diseases is a dysfunctional breathing pattern known as Chronic Hyperventilation Syndrome (CHVS) and they cannot be reversed unless the CHVS or chronic over-breathing is reversed. Drugs, diets and supplements may temporarily suppress symptoms, but they will ultimately fail as the underlying breathing issue is never addressed,” Vidgen explains.

 

Buteyko breathing techniques help balance the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the body. When people over-breathe or hyperventilate, they excessively lose carbon dioxide, which then causes reduced supply of oxygen from blood to cells, plus vessel constriction and disturbance to pH and metabolism, that leads to asthma and even diabetes or cancer if people are genetically predisposed to these illnesses.

 

The Buteyko Method was developed over 50 years ago by Russian respiratory specialist Dr. Konstantin Buteyko. It has since found acceptance all over the world as scientific trials in Canada, Australia, Scotland and New Zealand show it can treat hyperventilation and other breathing-related conditions while strengthening one’s immune function, reducing stress and improving overall wellbeing.

 

Learn more about the Buteyko Method as Vidgen holds free introductory lectures starting Tuesday, January 17, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, January 22, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., at Living Life Well, 5th Level, Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

 

He will also speak on Wednesday, January 18, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.  and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at In Touch Community Services, 48-A McKinley Road, Forbes Park (2/F Holy Trinity Church compound across from San Antonio Plaza), Makati City and Thursday, January 19, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at PhilDHRRA Partnership Center, 59 C. Salvador St. (left off B. Gonzales, Katipunan Avenue), Loyola Heights, Quezon City. 

 

Vidgen will conduct Buteyko workshops in Metro Manila (five two-hour sessions for adults and children over four years old) from January to February.

 

He will be at Living Life Well from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on January 24, 25, 26, 30 and February 7. Next is at PhilDHRRA Partnership Center on January 27, 28, 29, February 4 and 11 from 4 p.m-6 p.m. (except Jan. 27, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.). His last workshop is at In Touch Community Services on January 31, February 1, 2, 6 and 10, from 2 p.m-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

 

Vidgen is also available for private consultations and online coaching.

 

Credited with introducing Buteyko in Southeast Asia, Vidgen also regularly teaches the method in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Indonesia.

 

Call Jac at 0919-6356060 or 897-1804 Unit 1704, email jacvid@gmail.com or log on to www.buteykoasia.com and www.buteykoasia.multiply.com.

 

Press release from Buteyko Asia