"I got a tremendous amount out of the sessions. Apart from the tangible benefits of reducing ventolin intake, better sleep and an improved sense of well being, I came away with something much more valuable. This is a sense of being back in control, and not being on an inevitable downhill slide to inactivity and difficulty over the next 20 years or so.
As someone who has suffered from asthma since he was seven and basically seen everyone about it, and been in hospital 4 times with serious attacks, Buteyko is the only thing that has made sense intuitively, and offered a hope of medication reduction."
PA, Hong Kong 1999
"Prior to learning the Buteyko Method, I had been suffering from hideous sinus allergy attacks for several years. The doctors kept giving me progressively stronger types of anti-histamines which I took on a regular basis.
After only a couple of days of doing Buteyko, my sinus allergies were gone and my medicine intake was completely eliminated. I couldn't believe it, and the same went for the asthmatic doctors (not the asthma doctors, the ASTHMATIC doctors) who were also learning to do Buteyko! They had dramatically improved their conditions as well.
I now have a lower pulse rate, need less sleep and am in generally better health."
MG, Manila 1999
"Snoring has decreased if not ceased. I am better at breathing - especially when I go to the gym for aerobic exercise. All the benefits in my health like no asthma attacks for over a year, I attribute to the Buteyko Method.
I've also lost much weight since the workshop."
TJ, Manila 2000
"Before practicing Buteyko I was taking my ventolin to adance class.Three months after I started practicing, I climbed a mountain to 12,000 feet above sea level without any medication whatsoever."
JH, Bangkok 2000
"I am very happy to report that I have been free of asthma, colds and flu for the first time in my life while visiting here at my mother's home in Birmingham.
Besides using Buteyko I am taking a low dose of Flixotide - very different from numerous puffs of Bricanyl every day with regular attacks!"
JL, Hong Kong 2000
"I don't hyperventilate as much anymore. On the few occasions that I do, I just do the exercises. I always feel much better afterwards. I rarely get headaches now and my overall well-being is so much better.
With my friend ,N., the change has been really dramatic! She's very, very happy she took your workshop. After we wrote you regarding her cough and bout with the flu, she took your advice. She soon recovered completely and up to now, she hasn't had a real asthma attack (just slight tightening of the chest which easily goes away with the exercises) and has never again resorted to the use of Ventolin. She does the exercises in the mornings in the car on the way to work. She's now taking Flixotide only occasionally, maybe just one puff once a week (only when she feels she needs the support of some extra steroid).
Also, her constipation is completely gone, plus she no longer experiences dysmenorrhea with her monthly periods. And the best news is that several people have commented that her skin now looks so smooth and clear! Bet if you advertised this benefit, you'd get more women to take the Buteyko workshop!"
NT, Manila 1999
"I would, just like to send you my thanks Jac, for changing my life.. since doing Buteyko, I am a complete different person, I am now 35 kilo's lighter as I am no longer Steroid dependant, I can breathe with ease and I feel terrific.
I have only been, on steroids once, since your workshop 12 months ago, My G.P. cannot believe the improvement in my Asthma, when I tell people I was a Chronic Asthmatic, for 26 years, and now they see, I am so healthy they can't believe it either, I highly recommend Buteyko, to all who will listen.
I am currently down to 2 x flixotide daily, that is all the medication I am taking.... I can't remember the last time I reached for my Ventolin puffer.. I have not been on my nebuliser machine for 12 months.
I no longer suffer, servere chest infections, I got through last winter without pneumonia or pleuracy, which is a great as I usually suffer with pneumonia most winters or pleuracy and I am then sick for most of winter, I am so well I am holding down full time employment in my teacher job.
I have been on two overseas trips since Buteyko, and it felt great not having to carry a machine around with me, on the plane or have it close by in case I began to have breathing difficulties.
Previous to Buteyko, it was such a hassle to go overseas as I had to pack a suitcase for clothes, and one for my machine and medication.. not to mention the high medical insurance I had to take incase I, was rushed to hospital.
My Control Pause is now 50 secs, not bad, for someone who, was struggling to hold their CP for 5 secs. when I first came to you for Buteyko.
I cannot thank you enough Jac, for giving me a new life, I feel fantastic... I have enclosed a picture of myself, to show you how healthy I look, now I am not bloated on Steroids,
Thank you Jac..."
Kerrie-Anne Rees, Taree, NSW, Australia
" It's now a year since that relapse/breakthrough I had when I emailed you.
Since then, no medications of any kind (I've even given up my vit C and other 'healthy' pills) and not one cold or flu. The pollution is no better so it's a great success.... you were right about everything "
S A, HK
Its been two months now that I am enjoying my new life. No ventolin, no nebulizer, no wheezing in my chest, above all no asthma attack. Thanks to Buteyko Method being the safe and effective alternative for the management of asthma, I can do whatever I want to do without fear of an asthma attack.
Jac, thank you for bringing Buteyko Method here in the Philippines. GOD BLESS!!!
LEWIE ARGOSO. Manila,Philippines August 2000.
I am no longer taking steroids or any sort of asthma medications...and I feel great. No asthma or angina episodes of any sort for almost 2 months. My BP is average 145/85 - down from 160/95. My pulse rate is 80-90 - down from 105-110.
My cardiologist/internist is very pleased with my progress and sees it having a "domino effect" as far as healing my body is concerned. He is monitoring my blood pressure closely, and if it continues on it's downward swing, he will also reduce the BP medication.
I have been off Prevacid and Motillium for over a month now, and have not suffered one hyperacidity attack. I've lost 10lbs. in weight already.
The economic side of the program is something of great interest to me :
Discontinued oral medications to date:
PREVACID: once a day at Php77.00 each x 30 = Php.2,310.00/month MOTILIUM: 3 x per day at P12.10 each x 30 = 1,089.00/month SINGULAIR: once a day at P70.00 each x 30 = 2,100.00/month CLARITIN: once a day at P34.00 each x 30 = 1,020.00/month
TOTAL MONTHLY SAVINGS = Php.6,519.00/month
This does not include the expenses for 3 different inhalers (Ventolin, Serevent, and Flovent, & Albuterol vials for the nebulizer) which have been discontinued. I don't have the pesos values for these since I have a large supply which I brought in from the US. I know that Serevent and Flovent alone sells in the US for over $100.00 each. I got them free from my niece who is a doctor.
If I had not taken this program, I would have had to spend Php 6,519.00 (approx. US$150) this month on my oral medications alone. As you can see, the program has already more than paid for itself in savings alone. Investing in the program was not just a good medical decision, it was a very sound financial investment as well!!
MM. Manila,Philippines August 2000.
I want you to know that I have lost 35 lbs since I joined your Buteyko class last October. As of now, I am still doing some of the exercises. I have also not experienced any asthma attacks since doing Buteyko.
L. M. Makati, Philippines. April 2001
I am really pleased with the way my 12 y.o.daughter has naturally taken to Buteyko. I guess children have less skepticism so they can fully benefit from Buteyko . . . and they easily follow what is best for them. She has become more aware of what helps and what does not help her in terms of her health. Her asthma and migraine attacks have not bothered her for over a year now - ever since the workshop. Her swimming performance has also improved. In fact, for this year, the coach is nominating her for the "Most Improved Swimmer" award, as her times have dramatically improved and her commitment to training has been most evident. She is also showing a lot of strength in Taekwondo. I am now about 6.5 months pregnant - this baby is surely a "beneficiary" of Buteyko as I am able to breathe less now. Since I am unable to take medications whenever I have a cough or cold, doing the Buteyko exercises and just doing the correct way of breathing relieves me in the process. I will be delighted to continue inviting my friends to benefit from your workshops.
M.A. Manila, Philippines. Oct.2001
My daughter and I were your pupils when you were here two years ago. The Buteyko method has helped us a lot. She didn't need an operation for her ears (she was supposedly due for a myringotomy) as her ears cleared up as a result of the Buteyko breathing method - which she still practises religiously to this day. She is now 8 y.o. and is no longer troubled by asthma and needs no medication.
M.R. Manila, Philippines. June 2002
I have not used my ventolin since the first day of our workshop a month ago. Also, I’m no longer experiencing any of the usual shortness of breath, general fatigue, tinnitus, numbness in my left arm and leg, heartburn, hyperacidity, constipation and frequent urination. I now weigh 216 lbs. down from 230 lbs. I am doing a lot of indoor exercises with my fitness equipment for the past two weeks now. I have not used this equipment since 1997 because of my health predicament. I wish to thank you again for your sincere concern for helping us to overcome our various illnessess and for our unnecessary dependency from expensive medecines. As for me, Im very happy to be able to perform intense indoor physical exercises again because of Buteyko's method.
R.V. Manila, Philippines. Sep.2002
Since learning the Buteyko method my concepts regarding health and the human body have changed dramatically. Thanks to you for committing your time to teach this valuable information.
G. S., Hong Kong, Jan. 2004
I have realized my goals of better sleep, more stamina and weight loss, so I'm very pleased to have taken your program.
V.G., Hong Kong, Feb. 2004
I was born with various disabilities while drugs & the birth trauma aggravated those challenges. I am profoundly deaf with low vision (myopia, macular & early cataract issues), moderate dyslexia & various structural challenges including the neck. It is early days, yet Buteyko Method is greatly transforming & rejuvenating my life in various ways. Life has always been challenging like when I am in public. I rely on the writing board, binoculars &/or digital camera to get around. Buteyko Method gives me more courage & confidence to face & resolve new experiences & challenges. For example, I took a new train route & located a new store. In the past, such experiences were very stressful. Nightly, I sleep better & need less sleep. Whenever I come home, I am calm & not wired up. Hearing & dyslexia is slowly improving. I have more vitality that I didn't have for the past 4-5 yrs while various supplements were stopped &/or reduced. HK smog no longer bothers me thus it is a joy to hike in the hills. I am optimistic that in time, my disabilities & quality of life will improve as I integrate Buteyko in my daily life.
K.E., Hong Kong Nov. 2004