Radio New Zealand ran an article on mouth taping on the 19th of September. We have contacted RNZ about inaccuracies and misconceptions in the article but in the meantime, let’s try to set the record straight.
When ENT specialist Dr Maurice Cottle identified 30 reasons to nose breathe he did not mention nitric oxide (NO). That’s because the role of NO in regulating biological functions in humans was yet to be discovered.
This guide will help you treat Covid illness effectively at home. Covid-19 should be treated early, with a combination of therapies, and treated aggressively to avoid more serious consequences of the illness.
In the spring 2014 issue of ‘Allergy Today’ we are told that up to 80 percent of people with asthma have allergic rhinitis. Spring brings pollen and pollen brings debilitating symptoms for thousands of allergy sufferers: asthma, runny nose, bouts of sneezing, itchy eyes, crippling sinus headaches and even flu-like symptoms.
A group of widely used drugs available over-the-counter and on prescription could be linked to the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s in older adults, a US study has found.
Did you know there is a proposed bill before government that will significantly reduce the availability of supplements, vitamins, fish oils, probiotics and most herbal health products?
NO is produced in the paranasal sinuses, a group of four air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity, and could represent an important first line of defence against infection.
A video showing Doctor Sarfaraz Munshi from Queen's hospital, London demonstrating a breathing technique to relieve symptoms of COVID-19 coronavirus has gone as viral as the virus itself
Dylan was first referred to my clinic by Dr Leila Masson back in November 2017 when he was eight years old. Fast forward two years after completing the Buteyko course to now...
This article by Sydney GP, Dr Suzan Berkir is a beauty, and she is not overstating it to say that mouth breathing and its hazards are now at epidemic levels in young children.
This study has previously been reported as a ‘game changer’ but is it just more of the same, while effective, natural, clinically proven drug-reducing interventions are ignored?
“Sleep, those little slices of death, how I loathe them.” - Edgar Allan Poe 1809-1849.
Was it his vivid, ghoulish imagination that kept him awake at night or something else?...
Maybe you, like me, have the gene for asthma – and yes, I had daily asthma symptoms from the age of 2 to 42. But what if, like me, you could be free of asthma symptoms and the need for asthma drugs?
If breathing is instinctual why do so many of us get it wrong?
Karyn Henger of Living Well magazine explores the world of breathing; our most vital function.
Article by Dr Joseph Mercola on Buteyko Breathing retraining as a powerful technique for boosting body oxygen, relieving stress and anxiety, a way to help prevent asthma and lower blood pressure.
The 16th of November was World COPD Day. The WHO estimates COPD will be the third major cause of death in the world by 2030. Awareness leading to early detection and good self-management can make a huge difference in managing this disorder. Glenn has produced a free guide with handy tips that can help keep this deadly disease at bay.
A small and weak-looking jaw, forward head posture, lip incompetency (unable to seal), small, dysfunctional nostrils and under-developed or set-back jaw are just five of many avoidable consequences of long-term mouth-breathing.
Today Tuesday 3rd May is World Asthma Day and I want to do more than just raise awareness about asthma. What if asthma doesn’t have to be for a lifetime?
Glenn has just completed breathing workshops for 48 dental practitioners at Duckling Dental in Shizuoka, Japan. Dentists in Japan are recognising the link between mouth breathing and dental disorders, and the importance of incorporating breathing retraining programmes in their treatments. We have had an enthusiastic response to these workshops and plan to run more at Duckling Dental in the near future. Glenn is also planning practitioner training in Japan.
It is good to see the importance of functional breathing getting some press. However, all too often that advice invariably ends up contributing to the problem.
Glenn will be speaking in Wellington on Breathing Retraining: A role in assessment and management of asthma and other
respiratory disorders. Friday, 6th November, 2 pm
Buteyko practitioner, Glenn White; and Naturopath, Eric Bakker are teaming up to talk stress for the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA).
A panic attack can be frightening and distressing, and symptoms can occur suddenly, without warning. Things you can do if you think you're experiencing a panic attack...
American author, Edgar Allen Poe, the inventor of the horror story, barely slept. Was it his vivid, ghoulish imagination that kept him awake? Perhaps the fear of being buried alive?
Asthma Awareness Week runs from Monday 31st August through Friday 4th September. I am taking the opportunity to share the story of overcoming my own asthma and how I now help others do the same.
Sharing a bed with a snorer and can make even the calmest person feel murderous. Whether it be the whistle, the freight train, the constant low rumbling, darth vadar rasping, or full sleep apnoea, where the snorer actually stops breathing for a time. It's estimated snoring causes 25 percent of couples to sleep apart.
Glenn White will be joining Dentist and fellow Buteyko practitioner Dan Hanson and a line-up of speakers to deliver 4 CPD workshops on the Gold Coast from 10–16 April 2015
A 2013 study has found a link between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and markers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk and adds to the growing body of research linking the two.
Snoring – sleep apnoea – asthma – crooked teeth... What’s the link? Research shows that children who mouth-breathe are more prone to enlarged adenoids/tonsils, glue ear, respiratory infections, asthma, allergies and chronic cough.
Our clinic features in the November 2014 issue of Ponsonby News. Martin and the team have been tireless supporters since we first opened our doors in 2001. Over 7,000 people have attended our clinic since that time, many of these from our inner city suburbs.
In June, I spent two weeks training 20 staff at Duckling Dental Clinic in Shizuoka, one hour by Shinkansen train from Tokyo. Duckling Dental was founded by Dr Masaaki Shioda and specialises in paediatric orthodontics. It was an unforgettable experience.
Glenn is currently conducting practitioner training in Japan. He is teaching at a dental clinic in Shizuoka that specialises in children’s dentistry and early intervention growth orthodontics.
Snoring - sleep apnoea - asthma - crooked teeth... What's the link?
This seminar provides vital life-changing information for anyone who suffers from asthma, respiratory, sleep, cardiovascular or stress-related disorders.
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September 2013
Glenn has been invited to join a fantastic line-up of speakers discussing the topic of Stress at this weekend’s 7th Annual Conference & AGM being hosted by the Naturopaths of NZ Inc. at South Pacific College in Ellerslie.
The British Guideline on the Management of Asthma 2008 grants permission for British health professionals to recommend Buteyko, stating that the method "may be considered to help patients control the symptoms of asthma". The guideline also grades clinical research on Buteyko with a 'B' classification - indicating that high-quality supporting clinical trials are available.
Dr Adelola et al. from the Department of Otolaryngology at Limerick University Hospital in Ireland investigated the effectiveness of the Buteyko technique on nasal symptoms of patients with asthma.
Great news! The AIMA conference (18/19 May) has been upgraded to the brand-new, state-of-the-art conference centre in the Sir Paul Reeves Building at AUT, Central Auckland. Register online now
In the 10th and final episode of Is Modern Medicine Killing You? Dr Pitsilis refers 20-year-old Jessie Mee for help with hormonal problems that are linked with her poor breathing pattern.
If you saw Philip Parker on "Is Modern Medicine Killing You?" then you know he completed the Buteyko Clinic programme. With this and lifestyle changes recommended by his doctor he made a complete recovery. He no longer suffers from sleep apnoea and now sleeps like a babe. Read how Philip and others overcame their snoring and sleep apnoea and enjoy restful snore-free sleep after completing our programme.
Spring is here and with it pollen. If you suffer from hay fever and allergies every spring, instead of trying to suppress the symptoms with antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays and eye drops, why not fix the problem permanently and naturally?
I advise my clients to include unrefined sea salt in the diet. This sometimes gets questioned by clients whose doctors have put them on low or no-salt diets. So it was good to see this article questioning the paucity of research on the supposed link between hypertension and salt.
If you have seen reports that organic is no better than conventional produce then perhaps you should read this before turning your back on the farmers markets and your own garden produce.
Raising Healthy Families fundraiser series - The link between breathing and facial development. Date: Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Stella Maris School Hall
International Nose Breathing Week was conceived by Buteyko practitioners worldwide to raise awareness about the vital significance of correct breathing for health and longevity.
Today it is generally accepted that over-eating is a serious problem that may cause diabetes, heart disease, and many other modern diseases. However, it is remarkable that the equally serious risks associated with chronic hidden hyperventilation (over-breathing) have not yet been recognised by mainstream medicine.
Weekend Herald columnist Gill South is currently attending our clinic for help with her asthma and hay fever. She is also hoping to improve her breathing and fitness. Gill came for a private consultation in May and writes about it in the Weekend Herald Saturday 23rd June.
A feature article in the May issue of the British Medical Journal; Preventing over-diagnosis: how to stop harming the healthy, claims that asthma, among a list of other complaints, may be over-diagnosed. A 2008 Canadian study found that almost 30% of people diagnosed as having asthma did not have the condition, and almost 66% of those did not need drugs or asthma care during six months of follow-up.
The relationship between sleep-disordered breathing and cardiovascular risk is well documented. How two observational studies are suggesting a strong link with increased risk of cancer. This research marks the first time that sleep apnoea has been linked to cancer in humans.
Over 11,000 people with sleep apnoea had been taught the method by the Buteyko Institute practitioners who participated in the survey. Practitioners estimated that the majority of clients with sleep apnoea had been able to improve sleep and reduce symptoms following breathing retraining using the Buteyko Institute Method. The survey results have been sent to sleep researchers in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and are also available as a downloadable PDF.
Everyone knows someone with asthma and everyone knows about the standard treatments for asthma, but how many of us are aware that there is a simple technique that has helped many asthma sufferers in New Zealand and around the world? How many of us have heard of Buteyko?
The US government is taking steps to curb use of some long-acting asthma drugs used by millions, issuing safety restrictions to lower a life-threatening risk that asthma could worsen suddenly.
Drug firm Astrazeneca is challenging plans by the Government's drug-buying agency Pharmac to reduce the subsidy on their combination inhaler – Symbicort to match the subsidy on competing firm GSK’s Seretide.
