March 2014 - Page 12 of 13 - Buteyko Clinic International

What are the Symptoms of Asthma?

Mar 25, 2014 | The Facts About Asthma

So what is asthma and what are the symptoms? The condition consists of inﬂammation, tightening and swelling of the airways in the respiratory system, resulting in obstruction of the ﬂow of air to and from the lungs. The symptoms of asthma include breathlessness,...

Your Breathing Muscles

Mar 25, 2014 | Your Breathing Muscles

The three main groups of muscles used for breathing are the diaphragm, intercostal and accessory. Adopting diaphragmatic breathing is important for reducing hyperventilation. The diaphragm is a strong, thin, ﬂat sheet of muscle which separates the chest...

Breathing Exercise 1: The Control Pause (Part II)

Mar 20, 2014 | Anxiety

As your breathing volume reduces to more normal levels, your CP increases. The following is an example of the relationship between breathing volume and your CP. CP of 10 seconds; breathing is noisy, loud, irregular, large, heavy, erratic, and effortful. ...

Breathing Exercise 1: The Control Pause (Part I)

Mar 19, 2014 | Anxiety

All breathing exercises will be accompanied by a line diagram. To interpret each diagram, it is essential to understand the following: All breathing exercises and the Control Pause – which involves breath holding – are performed after an exhalation. ...

Oxygenate Your Brain (Part II)

Mar 14, 2014 | Anxiety

Overbreathing causes depression, stress and anxiety Lower carbon dioxide within the blood causes a constriction of the carotid artery which is the main blood vessel going to the brain. The extent of constriction depends on genetic predisposition but has been estimated...