Asthma-Free Naturally: Everything You Need to Know to Take Control of Your Asthma - Featuring the Buteyko Breathing Method Suitable for Adults and Children [Paperback]

Patrick McKeown MA (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2008

This revolutionary book teaches readers how to take control of their asthma safely and effectively without any side effects. The approach encompasses the Buteyko Breathing Method as well as guidance on diet, sleep, physical activity, and other lifestyle changes that can provide a natural alternative to Asthma medications.

The author was a chronic asthmatic who applied the Buteyko Breathing Method to free himself from his asthma condition. In this book, he details the Buteyko Breathing Method and provides guidance on diet, sleep, physical activity, and other lifestyle changes that can provide a natural alternative to Asthma medications.

The Buteyko Breathing Method is considered by many to be the single most effective self-help treatment for asthma and can be used by adults and children.

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About the Author

Patrick McKeown, MA was a chronic asthmatic for most of his life. When he applied the Buteyko Breathing Method, he freed himself from his asthma condition. As a qualified Buteyko practitioner, he is now one of just a few Western experts accredited and authorized by the late Professor Konstantin Buteyko. His renowned Asthma Care clinics are based Ireland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Conari Press (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573243728
• ISBN-13: 978-1573243728
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Respiratory

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth its weight in gold, September 14, 2008

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ymal (Twin Cities, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asthma-Free Naturally: Everything You Need to Know to Take Control of Your Asthma - Featuring the Buteyko Breathing Method Suitable for Adults and Children (Paperback)

I used to be a relatively healthy middle age female, who have never had respiratory troubles. My story started with ordinary winter flu and consequent bronchitis, that left me coughing for month, and eventually wheezy and completely breathless. After few months of pulmonary tests, CT scans, ER visits, antibiotics and steroids (oral and inhaled), the verdict was in - I have a late offset of a non allergic moderate to severe asthma, and I'll have it for the rest of my life. I thought to myself - I just need to find the right doctor, who understands what is happening to me. Five doctors later (one GP, two asthma and allergy specs, two pulmonologists), I was pretty much where I've started, except my asthma was more or less controlled with drugs. None of the doctors had the answers to WHY and HOW this happened to me. The next step would be to explore alternative cures. I've joined yoga class, started homeopathic treatment and continued for a year. I took few treatments of Chinese herbs and tried a couple month of acupuncture. Although yoga has been very beneficial for my body strength and flexibility, it did nothing for my asthma. None of the other treatments worked. Every time I've tried to decrease my dose of steroids, my asthma was coming back with the vengeance. Every time I increase the dose I was having harsh side effects from the drugs. My quality of life was spiraling down. I felt absolutely helpless. One day my never ending search for cure over Internet brought me across Buteyko method. Pieces and bits of information were hard to put together, but once I had a slight understanding what is it about, I started applying it during asthma attacks. It was an eye opening moment, when I was able to stop my attack without using the inhaler. I knew I've finally found something that is working. To find a practitioner anywhere close to where I live turned out to be impossible. The method was virtually unknown in US. I knew I had to search for some good literature about it. Patrick's book has changed my life in so many ways. It is written in such manner, that every asthmatic could instantly relate. It has a wealth of information delivered in a simple and practical way.
I am happy to say my days of drugs and asthma battles are over. My initial anger and frustration over the fact that something so simple and effective should be widely known, turned into desire to help others and increase an awareness of the method in United States. I've traveled to Irealnd to be trained as Buteyko Practitioner at Patrick's clinics (www.buteykoclinic.com). It was an incredible experience seeing so many people frustrated with their conditions for years feeling better after just a couple weeks of workshops. I am proud to say I am starting my practice in US (www.asthmacare.us). If you are an asthmatic or suffering from any other respiratory condition, this book will be one of the best investments you've ever made.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life!, November 8, 2009

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Larrena S. Johnson "Me" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Asthma-Free Naturally: Everything You Need to Know to Take Control of Your Asthma - Featuring the Buteyko Breathing Method Suitable for Adults and Children (Paperback)

I bought this book last spring. My asthma was getting worse and my doctor was telling me to take more and more medication. The more I took the worse I got. I decided I didn't want to continue this downward cycle so I researched more natural remedies for asthma. I read some about the Buteyko Breathing Technique and it sounded like a good start.

This book will get you started with the technique and will also give you some dietary suggestions as well. After two months of doing the breathing exercises, I was able to ween myself off all my asthma medication. I haven't used an inhaler in 6 months and rarely have any asthma symptoms. I am able to exercise 4-5 times a week for up to an hour without any exercise induced asthma now too!

The breathing technique in this book will help you understand how your body reacts to the way you breath. When you understand this, you will be able to prevent attacks. The breathing technique also acts as a barometer for you to measure to what extent your asthma is affecting you. As you do the exercises, you will become aware of how your breathing changes throughout the day based on things such as stress, diet, exercise, or certain allergens.

Don't think this is a magic cure. This method requires time and commitment, but it will be worth it if you give it time to work. I did and it has changed my life. I have gone from a person who couldn't get enough medication to make me breath freely to one who doesn't need it and feels much better without it!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grateful for this book, March 5, 2009

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Lee (CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asthma-Free Naturally: Everything You Need to Know to Take Control of Your Asthma - Featuring the Buteyko Breathing Method Suitable for Adults and Children (Paperback)

I bought this book about ten days ago, hoping it would help my teenager with his asthma and related symptoms.
He started nasal breathing right away and feels it has been very helpful--he no longer feels impelled to cough continuously, which is so draining and impacts sleep and energy. We are thrilled--and haven't even been doing the reduced breathing excercises on a regular basis yet. We started to, but he found himself getting very tired, as we live at very high altitude. Folks living at high altitude should know to introduce this breathing technique slowly. The Buteyko practitioners have been so incredibly helpful to us in this and every professional way. We are very grateful!