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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 other related processes the asthmatic or person with COPD can be helped. I came across this method in various alternative health book stores and then had the good fortune to meet a practioner, Christine Byrne, who helped her father overcome chronic asthma and COPD. I recently met Tom Byrne and he showed me the "puffers" that he had been using for many many years. The date on the label said 2006 - he has been free of steroid and bronchodilating medication for over 5 years and feeling healthier.

I will be hosting Christine at a booking signing of a book she co-authored "Stop Asthma" on June 26th, Saturday from 11AM to 4 PM at the Pharmasave in Sechelt.

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