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‘The
perfect man breathes as if he is not breathing’
Lao Tzu - 500BC
Breathing
is integral to life.
We can
consciously and directly control the depth and strength of our breath,
but most of the time we let our bodies ‘get on with it’,
without applying conscious thought to the way we are breathing or
the effect it may be having on our health. For such an intrinsic
function there is also a large amount of mis-information about how
to use our breathing to achieve optimum levels of health and wellbeing.
We have
been conditioned to believe that big deep breaths are good for us
and that to fully benefit from a lungful of air we are too inhale
as deep and as long as possible for our lungs to absorb larger amounts
of oxygen. The opposite is actually true. For our body to be in
a state of balance and to function effectively (homeostasis) we
must not only maintain regular oxygen consumption, but also retain
a specific level of carbon dioxide within our lungs. By taking larger
breaths, we actually dilute the essential concentration of CO2 in
our bodies resulting in dramatic changes to the PH level of our
blood.
Overbreathing
This
process, called ‘Overbreathing’ causes disturbances in
the body’s physiology, which can trigger and aggravate health-related
complaints of all kinds. Symptoms vary according to individual predispositions,
but can include phobias, panic attacks, migraine attacks, epileptic
seizures, high blood-pressure, asthma attacks, heart attacks, sleep
disturbance, sexual dysfunction and chronic fatigue.
Overbreathing
usually goes unrecognised and its effects go unidentified. Surveys
suggest that 10% or more of the population suffers from chronic
overbreathing and that many ambulance calls result from symptoms
frequently triggered or intensified by overbreathing.
Kim
Upton
Kim’s
approach to his work has been an evolvement of his lifes experience.
Ill health in his childhood and a seeking spirit to discover the
underlying principles of a creative, balanced healthy life, has
lead Kim to study acupuncture, shiatsu and practice Buddhism for
over 19 years. Eight years ago his childhood asthma returned with
avengence and in a quest to find the root cause, discovered The
Buteyko Breathing Method. Learning how to restore a healthy breathing
pattern has enabled Kim to be medication and asthma free for over
5 years.
Fascinated
by the simplicity and astounding results of Buteyko’s approach
to Asthma and other overbreathing disorders, Kim decided to train
as a practitioner and now works full time running clinics and arranging
seminars and individual programs on the method. His work provides
people with an opportunity to thoroughly understand the connection
between their stress-related symptoms, and their breathing pattern.
The resulting awareness and practical hands-on solutions gives them
confidence to take control of their condition.
“London
living used to be my biggest trigger - the pollution, the manic
pace of life and the constant stress of keeping up. Now I manage
my body’s response to this hectic environment by keeping my
breathing under control.” KIM UPTON
Kim runs
clinics in Central London and 'Beat The Wheeze'
programs in London and the home counties.
To book
an initial consultation phone 07971 745801 or email
Kim
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