Yes, the method is esy to learn, one of the basic things is to breathe out of your nose, not your mouth, and the method is very easy. to learn. In fact, they say in the book that this can easily be taught to children (I think over 5 years of age). The book I got is 'Breathing Free' by Teresa Hale. Another thing that they teach is, instead of reaching for the 'rescue inhaler', to do the breathing method first, then use the inhaler if still needed. They recommend NOT get rid of any of your medicine, inhalers, etc. I was glad to read that as I am realizing that there is an 'emotional' tie to the inhalers, nebulizers, etc. (At least thats what I've found in my own experience). If I can be of help any further, please write. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: jaxi To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 1:19 PM Subject: Re: CS>asthma
Kathy - was the method easy to learn? I work with a great many kids with asthma. I often use breathing techniques for anxiety calming/regulation. If I could also incorporate some techniques that would help with the asthma too that would be amazing. Jaxi On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 12:36 PM, Kathy Tankersley <[email protected]> wrote: Some of you may remember when I got out of the hospital last March and was very fustrated with being sick with asthma, getting over loaded with steroids and with the whole thing of not being able to breathe. Some of you wonderful people sent me ideas, suggestions, etc. One of the suggestions (although I tried alot of them) was the Buteyko Breathing Method. Out of desperation, about a month ago, I ordered the book off ebay and began the breathing techniques. I've been doing the breathing techniques about 3 weeks now, and I'm much better! I could tell a big difference in just a week! Since Nov of 2010, till three weeks ago, I had shortness of breath so bad, I couldn't function, I was on prednisone, nebulizer 4 times a day along with the 'rescue' inhaler. My Dr. told me that I am taking all they have to offer. The Buteyko Method has cut my Nebulizer down to 1 time a day with half the solution, rescue inhaler, maybe once a day, and I'm off predisone! I'm thrilled with the results. (I can't run a race) but I'm back to cleaning my house and doing my house work. Anyway, I wanted to say ''thank you' to all of the ones that offered their imput, I always go to the silver list to see what regular people are saying about disease, etc. Thanks again.......Kathy
