Sandra
Aged 43 with severe asthma and bronchiectasis

Five years ago Sandra was desperate to control her severe asthma. She also wanted to cut down on the large amounts of the steroid medication that had been necessary to keep her condition stable. "I was looking for something that would make some difference", she says of that time.

"I had no energy, even hanging out the washing was exhausting and lifting up my arms to do my hair was an effort". Sandra had trouble sleeping at night, and was unable to relax, with her heart racing. She was also constantly thirsty, her limbs were often numb, she was very unhappy and didn't feel 'her normal self'.

Sandra followed the program conscientiously and soon found that her asthma symptoms were disappearing. She was able to tackle life with a new vitality, and friends and family commented on the change in her health. Under her specialist's supervision, Sandra cut down on her medication and now controls her asthma with a minimum amount.

"Within a week of learning the Buteyko method, my energy increased and I just felt so much better".