Buteyko Method Testimonials

I started Buteyko breathing exercises with Hadas in August 2008. Until then I had use a variety of asthma medications, for almost thirty years, mainly inhalers. I had been using Advair, a combination of a long acting dialator and steroidal anti-inflammatory prior to meeting with Hadas. After about a month, I gradually weaned myself off of Advair. As a result of practicing Buteyko, I have not used Advair in over a year, and have not needed a rescue inhaler in almost seven months. 

Mark

 
I am now 55 years old and have struggled with asthma, allergies and the unpleasant side effects of medications to control my symptoms throughout my life. From the first day that I met my practitioner, Hadas Golan, and began learning the Buteyko method, my breathing improved. This has decreased my anxiety when I do start wheezing because the feeling of having less breath is no longer a frightening sensation; just a signal to begin a Buteyko Asthma Action Plan. I now know there are steps I can take to accurately assess the severity of my symptoms without lugging around a peak flow meter and effective interventions I can use without automatically reaching for my rescue inhaler. I continue with treatment as prescribed by my doctor; however I need significantly less of the medication that I take on an “as needed” basis.  

Carol

After working with Hadas Golan on the Buteyko breathing technique, I no longer have asthma, and my food allergies and overall health have highly improved. It is wonderful to breathe easily and be rid of those medications. I still practice some of the breathing methods so as to continue improving my health, and rid myself of allergies. Hadas is a wonderful and caring teacher. I am grateful to have met her and had the chance to learn from her.

Anna

For several years I coughed from undiagnosed acid reflux. It was finally treated, but by then, "hidden hyperventilation" had replaced it. The coughing just continued, and various specialists had no idea why. I'd be so breathless after walking into my office from the parking lot that I couldn't speak for a few minutes. I'd sit at the back of church, knowing I'd be in and out due to extended coughing spells. Then I met Hadas! Within three days of starting Buteyko, the change was amazing!! I can't say enough for the difference she and Buteyko have made in my life!!

Carolyn

I took Buteyko Breathing training with Hadas in the early months of 2009. The information Hadas presented was very interesting to me, as I had asthma as a child, and recently had been having very poor sleep quality with symptoms such as loud snoring, waking up often, being exhausted and lethargic upon awakening in the morning. The exercises that Hadas recommended were simple, yet rigorous as they required daily discipline. After doing the exercises for a number of months I had begun feeling positive physical affects. My ability to breath consistently through my nose has improved markedly. I also continue to enjoy much better and deeper quality of sleep, which for me is the best benefit. I definitely recommend Buteyko Breath training with Hadas because she is very enthusiastic and supportive and has even invited me back to her class for refresher training.

Mike