Module Structure
6 Lessons
This Introduction covers an overview of the Buteyko Breathing Method, the interpretation of the breathing test results, and special considerations for seniors, women and children.
Test Results and Special Considerations
Both the Breathing Test and the Nijmegen Questionnaire are measures of Dysfunctional Breathing/Hyperventilation Syndrome (DB/HVS). We briefly describe and define DB/HVS, provide an analysis of your results, and list some of the health issues that can result from failure to correct the condition.
The problem of overbreathing, the roles of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide in the body, and the key principles of the Buteyko Method.
The Buteyko Breathing Method consists of a series of exercises designed to change your breathing habits. The method uses nasal breathing, breath control, and breath-holding exercises to treat a wide range of health conditions.
Some pre- and post-menopausal factors that can affect breathing, and the response to Buteyko exercises.
Chronic mouth breathing is particularly damaging for young children. A child 12 and under requires one or both parents to be present at all training sessions, and the family is trained as a whole. A 5-hour counselling package is appropriate. Teenagers 13-18 can attend online or in-office courses without a parent present, but parental consent is required to enrol.
Considerations for Seniors and others with Special Health Concerns
Senior citizens and others under a doctors care need to approach the Buteyko Breathing Method with special care. This lesson describes some of the precautions we take.