BREATH RETRAINING
“Butyeko Breathing Method”
Breathing exercises
The primary goal of breathing retraining therapy is to normalize each aspect of the breathing pattern disorders. This includes the rate, rhythm, volume, mechanics and use of the nose for all situations, such as awake, asleep, at rest, during eating, speech, and exercise. The specific goal of breath retraining is to achieve physiologically normal nasal breathing 95% of the day and night since mouth breathing can have detrimental impacts on overall health.
We use the Buteyko Method of breath retraining. Did you know Carbon dioxide is as important for your breathing as oxygen? Oxygen and Carbon dioxide perform like The Bohr Effect. If there is sufficient blood carbon dioxide levels, the corresponding decrease in blood pH causes haemoglobin to bind to oxygen with less affinity that facilitates oxygen transport in the tissues. While hyperventilating just like we do when we are mouth breathing there is loss of carbon dioxide which can trigger airway muscles and blood vessels to constrict reducing the availability of oxygen to the brain and body tissues.
BUTEYEKO: A CURE
Breath retraining can be used as an adjunct to treating tongue ties, sleep disorders & airway orthodontics for children and adults. At Dentician, we can help you enjoy a restful snore-free sleep, relieve symptoms and enjoy better health and well-being by helping you change the way you breathe.
GOALS OF BREATH RETRAINING
Ask yourself some questions:
1. Is your breathing a still, silent activity or does it involve large inhalations and body movements?
2. Is your mouth open during your daily activities?
3. Do you take a big breath as you stand up from your chair or before talking?
4. Do you gasp for a breath, yawn or sniff regularly?
5. Do you wake in the night or early morning with a dry mouth?
6. Is your nose blocked when you wake or do you wake feeling that you have not had a good night’s sleep?
Only when you have become aware of your bad breathing can you take steps to correct it. At our practice we make children aware of their breathing patterns. Most often they are totally unaware and some children find them alarming and quite amusing. Awareness of our own incorrect breathing can also be increased by observing other family members who are perhaps breathing through the nose or with their mouths open. Even though all of these people may seem to enjoy good health, many of those who have bad breathing may already have or are likely to develop health problems in the future.
Some individuals seem to spend most of their lives with a blocked nose and many have tried, without success, every nasal spray and therapy on the market. We can teach you an effective exercise for unblocking the nose in a matter of minutes. This will be the first step on the road to permanent and comfortable nasal breathing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we will give you a comprehensive guide on breathing exercises to practice. Our specialists have years of experience in providing breathing exercises with personalized treatment plans.
Butyeko breathing or Butyeko breathing technique (BBT) is a type of special breathing technique that makes use of breath holding exercises. These exercises help in improving breathing control and also help manage various conditions such as anxiety and sleep concerns.
Butyeko breathing exercises are suitable for all age groups. It can treat a variety of conditions, such as mouthbreathing, snoring, sleep apnea, anxiety, asthma etc. However, it is always best to speak to your healthcare provider before practicing it.
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