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This blog is devoted to Ayurved - Ayu - life, Ved - knowledge. If looking at the ancient texts of Charak the definition is Ayurved is very broad so it is with desire to help and serve our world family that I would like to introduce you to the Buteyko Method. Dr. Buteyko was a russian scientist ( actually I think Buteyko is a Ukrainian name) who did a lot of work on breathing disorders. Everything from asthma to sleep apnea and even hypertension are all connected to the ratio of CO2 and O2 in the blood. The hemoglobin molecule that carries O2 to every cell in our body is very intelligent and will only release the O2 if there is a certain amount of CO2 in the blood. That is that basic principle of Buteyko Method. Optimizing the ratio of CO2 and O2. Many people over breath or hyperventilate and the CO2 levels drops and the oxygen is not released. The then are deprived of the life giving effects of the very breath of life. Through educating the person in special breathing techniques and