Hayfever had been a problem for Peter since he had been a teenager, and he mouth-breathed because of his blocked nose. During spring and early summer, Peter suffered from streaming, swollen eyes, sneezing fits that could last for minutes at a time and a constantly blocked nose. He tried many brands of antihistamine medication, but those that did help made him drowsy and he would have to take time off from work.
He enrolled in a Buteyko course out of desperation and started to learn the method in the height of the hayfever season. Because the inflammation process was already under way at that stage, Peter struggled to get the condition under control. With perseverance he found that he made improvement and he didn't have to resort to using medication.
His sinusitis virtually disappeared; there were lots fewer handkerchiefs to wash! Peter's voice became less nasal. Instead of suffering from several colds during the winter, Peter didn't catch any, and his sense of smell improved. One of the best results from the Buteyko course Peter feels was that it enabled him to sleep far better.
"This method was not easy for me at first, but the long-term results have proved really useful. I sometimes still have a bit of trouble with the hay-fever season, but I now feel better equipped to help myself through it, and more confident about applying the Buteyko techniques before it becomes too bad. Even during the rest of the year Buteyko has made a significant difference to my health - having a good night’s sleep is wonderful."
“After two weeks, I am very please with the success I’ve had so far from applying Buteyko techniques - sore cracked nose has healed, itchy face and irritability absent when exercises applied.” Ruth
“I used Ventolin at least five times a day before I attended a Buteyko course two years ago. My hayfever and allergies made life hell. I haven’t used Ventolin on a regular basis since about one month after the course. My energy, motivation and self-esteem have improved. Buteyko enabled me to exercise and so I lost weight and got fitter and healthier. I have 98% less hayfever and my skin is healthier - I have less eczema.
“Buteyko gave me control over my asthma and greatly increased my awareness and information about the cause of asthma rather than emphasising the symptoms. It has allowed me to control my condition in a way that symptom-focussed prescription medication never has. My quality of life has doubled, even trebled compared to what it was two years ago, before I learned the techniques. I recommend the Buteyko method like I’d recommend eating, sleeping and drinking water. I was resigned to being a slave to asthma and hayfever for the rest of my life - now I know otherwise.
“Learning the Buteyko technique has changed my life. I’m healthier and fitter now than I have ever been. I am happier, more motivated and optimistic person thanks to the fact that I have control over my health. I no longer have to sacrifice myself to pharmaceutical drugs and doctor’s ever changing opinions on the course and management of asthma to little or no avail.”
"It has really been an excellent experience, encouraging a better understanding of asthma control and ability NOT to depend on drugs. An excellent breakthrough in my eczema/allergic reactions on my face has come about since this course too!" Ali
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