The Buteyko Method
Question:
>I did the cut-and-paste, but > here goes:
Good idea, if you can do it. The list seems to be still there (:- ((
Response:
Lawrence, SIMT (specific inspiratory muscle training) is faster, is not unpleasant to do and seems to be safe. See the article in Chest, 1992, pages 1357-61 on it. It leads to "doctor-relevant" improvements, not just suggestive effects. For testimonials from commercial sites, see: Ultrabreathe http://www.ultrabreathe.com/testimonials.htm Trainair http://www.trainair.co.uk/index.html?home/goodnews.htm http://www.trainair.co.uk/index.html?fitness/news13.htm Powerlung http://www.powerlung.com/testimonials/general.htm http://www.powerlung.com/testimonials/running.htm I do think that while most doctors recommend modern asthma meds as the mainstay of treatment, they and the general public are dismayed at patients’ resulting lack of initiative and interest as regards things like sport and diaphragmatic breathing. This is generally considered to be beneficial, but it seems that the exercises so far (i. e. excepting SIMT) are inefficient. For a typical attitude see Girodo M, Arch Phys Med Rehabil Vol 73, Aug. 1992, 717-720, first sentence: The importance of physical exercise in the rehabilitation of the pulmonary patient has long been recognized by practitioners. Among asthmatic patients in particular, poor physical and aerobic conditioning can lead to self-imposed restrictions in physical activity, greater reliance on medication for symptom control, and, when chronic, increased risk of abnormal patterning of respiratory musculature.: In terms of benefits, physical training and aerobic fitness have been found to reduce exercise-induced asthma, increase thresholds for the provocation of symptoms, lower medication demands, and diminish the frequency of attacks. A related article search done via PubMed yields 102 items. However, the various commercial SIMT devices are extremely simple, particularly the, to my mind, most effective type. These simply involve inhaling through an adjustable hole. The types with adjustable valves seem less satisfactory, because they cut off a deep inspiration before you are finished. Therefore it seems only logical, at least to gain some experience before taking the step of ordering anything via WWW, to try out breathing in through a 1/8" drinking straw and out through the nose. The resistance is of the same order (around 20 to 40 cm water column). The effect may be increased by joining two straws together with adhesive tape or reduced by cutting a a hole (better than reducing the length). To get a whistle effect, simply cut a sliver obliquely at a very small angle and block off one end with by bending over and stapling. This also works with the commoner 1/4" type of straw. To measure suction pressure, put a piece of thin PVC tubing (like infusion pipe) in the mouth and measure the water column while inhaling through the straw. The main principle is to systematically and diligently exercise like you are doing some routine in a fitness studio, remembering that exercises are a powerful tool but may also be dangerous if done incorrectly. The principle is that inhaling against a certain resistance pulls and trains the inspiration muscles (particularly the diaphragm) into the correct configuration and alignment to produce more suction pressure and overcome asthmatic airway narrowing, see Chest article above. Some SIMT device manufacturers offer hotline advice. Hope this helps, Richard Friedel – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi. The Buteyko method alone cannot cure your Asthma but may help to > relieve the symptoms. It worked for me, along with becoming a vegetarian and > following the Hay diet, as certain food intollerances were causing my > breathing problems. I only use a couple of the breathing excercises, not > all, and this seems to work for me. You may want to look into this yourself, > but be very careful, because it may not work for you, and you should > continue using your prescribed medication. > It has took me about 18 months of using Buteyko before I was able to reduce > my Salbutamol and Becotide. I do know that this method has come under alot > of criticism, but I can say it worked for me. It is not a quick fix and it > can take along time to make any improvement, as in my case. But as they say, > No pain, No gain. > Have a read of the literature and make up your own mind. > Good luck > —– Original Message —– > Hello, > I wonder if any of you have had any experience, good or bad, with this > method? > I was diagnosed with paradoxical vocal cord dysfunction probably due to > inhalers irritating the vocal cords. > Thanks, > Geta2001
Response:
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Buteyko’s method was intended to relieve the symptoms of *asthma*. >When Buteyko formulated his method, Vocal Cord Dysfunction hadn’t even >been discovered yet, so don’t even bother to consider it. > Of course, Buteyko proponents have also made other claims for the > method, despite their protestations. > Let’s take http://www.geocities.com/mbuteyko/english/illnesse.htm as an > example – at the time of writing, it lists a LOT more than respiratory > disorders. > IE didn’t include the line numbering when I did the cut-and-paste, but > here goes: > The list of illnesses, which are removing with the help of Buteiko
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