Buteyko Breathing

Konstantin Buteyko

This therapy is based on the work of a Russian scientist named Konstantin Buteyko. Its reasoning is that breathing too rapidly can cause chemical changes in the body that result in various health problems, including anxiety, muscle tension, headaches, dizziness and asthma. When you attend a Buteyko breathing course, you perform exercises in breathing slowly and holding your breath. Some asthma sufferers have been able to reduce their need for drug treatment after learning Buteyko breathing, but the therapy should be undertaken only in consultation with your doctor. People with asthma should not adjust their medication except on the advice of a medical practitioner.