Breathe to Heal: Break Free From Asthma (Breathing Normalization) Paperback – August 16, 2016

This book presents the most effective means of dealing with ashma I've ever found in my 58 years of suffering with this near debilitating disease. I am astonished by the tremendous success I've attained as a result. The breathing exercises explain the techniques in detail and if patiently followed, produces desired results.Doctor Buteyko's discovery of hidden hyperventilation can help change the imbalance which as I have come to understand, is the cause of the problem at its core.The testimonies of 3 doctors and many who have suffered from ashma is convincing enough to make one give it a try. Doctor Packman's conversation with Sasha ,"questions and answers", is detailed and believable for Dr. Packman himself also suffered from ashma.Before I began this program I was beyond desperate. I was told many times by medical doctors to accept this condition and live with it because to the best of their knowledge their exists no cures. This book will prove otherwise. After having pneumonia 2 years ago feeling sick and weak to the point of despair I was ready to try something different. Fortunately I had heard of Dr. Buteyko's methods many moons back then but I was not prepared to do the work at the time. But now I was ready! I spoke with Thomas Fredricksen at the Breathing Center and was happy to sign on. The book implements my training in reversing hyperventilation. To obtain, the GENTLE BREATH, one must observe one's breathing with diligence.The book is a vital part of my therapy and I can recommend it sincerely to anyone who wishes to conquer their ashma or other problems. connected to hyperventilation.

In short, if you have asthma or a loved one that has asthma buy this book and work with a Butayko practitioner. It’s all natural holistic method that is very effective.My story,I’ve Had asthma since childhood, I’m currently 37. Often symptoms were mild to moderate as I got older the symptoms increased and got out of hand in 2019.I saw every type of doctor/specialist tried every type of diet and read every book on the subject with little results, until I read breath to heal. I started working through the breathing exercises and taping my mouth at night. After about three weeks I was shocked that my symptoms started to decrease. I then contacted the breathing center and asked if I could work one on one with a practitioner. I just completed the first course successfully and have dramatically decreased my symptoms.The book really just scratches the surface of what the Butayko method actually is and the Practitioner will customize the course for your personal needs.

I suffer from severe COPD, since medicine has nothing to offer to prevent this sickness to worsen I am trying everything possible to lessen my difficult breathing. I just started trying the method described in this book.

If you've tried other breathing methods or yoga and found them too complicated or time-consuming, not to worry, the Buteyko Method is so simple that even children can learn it. And they do. In this book you'll learn how to do it yourself, at home. What's here is more than enough to get you started and give you a real foundation in the method. Using the easy-to-follow instructions in the book, in under 3 minutes, I cleared a stuffy nose and went to bed breathing freely and easily for the first time in days. And you do this sitting down, with no pills or sprays or anything. On top of that, by breathing this way, you focus better and your energy stays balanced much longer. For example, I used to feel sleepy after lunch, and would find myself yawning and ready to doze off for a nap. Now I follow the instructions in the book, and in less than 5 minutes, I am rested and ready to go. Another very nice benefit is feeling great upon waking every morning, even after having just six hours of sleep.

The information in this book is very powerful. It is also counterintuitive until you understand Dr. Buteyko's discoveries. For the past 20 years I have worn out three CPAP machines and a dental appliance trying to relieve my diagnosed severe sleep apnea condition. I believe the condition and the CPAP machines caused me to undergo three heart catheter ablation operations for persistant atrial fibrillation. After only three weeks using the information in this book along with some personal consultations with the author I am now breathing normally and free from using dental appliance gizmos and CPAP contraptions while sleeping. It is key, as another reviewer has said, that you do the exercises and follow instructions.

I do not see any improvement with this method of breathing.

I haven't had asthma since I was 13 yet for the last 13 years (I am now 26) I had this very annoying feeling of not being able to take a deep breath. It stuck with me for a very long time and no matter what I tried it never got away.This feeling was also accompanied with dizziness, tingling lips, digestion problems and cold feet/hands.It brought out alot of frustration and many doctors thought that I was suffering from anxiety since all the other tests were clear.I was subscribed with SSRI and was told to take it regulary to stop my symptoms. I refused, and decided to search the internet for an answer instead.Then I stumbled upon this method and decided to buy the book. I tried doing the exercises and even though it was every hard, the very next day I already felt a relief: I could finally go a whole day without feeling like I need to yawn all the time!I am going to keep doing the exercises and decrease my breathing rate.Thank you for writing this book.