Specialist Practitioners teaching the world renowned Buteyko Institute Method of Breathing Retraining will return to Scilly this April, in association with Drs Hessing and Dalton. Nikki Jewell and Simon Paddon are just two of only sixty-five practitioners in the world who are qualified to teaching the Russian breathing technique that is currently being trialled by West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Primary Care Trust. BBC1?s Inside Out programme reported on the economic benefits of Buteyko when they filmed one of Ms Jewell and Mr Paddon’s Breathing Retraining Courses in the Isles of Scilly last year, ‘The programme created a lot of interest from doctors who are wishing find a way to reduce their drugs budget? said Ms Jewell.

WARM WELCOME FROM FROM HESSING AND DALTON

Ms Jewell and Mr Paddon say they are thrilled that Doctors in Scilly have welcomed them to teach patients and only wish that medics from other areas were as open minded, ‘Patients in the Isles of Scilly are very fortunate to have doctors who are genuinely interested in exploring new ideas and we feel Drs Hessing and Dalton should be credited for their positive attitude towards patient health.? said Mr Paddon.

ISLANDERS HAVE ALREADY BENEFITED

Two Scilly natives who have already reaped the rewards of the last Buteyko course are St Mary’s own Steve Douglas and Jean Johnson. Steve comments, ‘My breathing is better than ever. Since attending the course, I?ve reduced my medication intake and am able to take control of my breathing for myself’. Jean’s progress was remarkable, ‘I haven’t taken any Ventolin at all, or used my nebuliser. I used to have to stop twice in order to walk to my car just so I could get my breath back, now I can go right up the hill to my car without having to stop. So it’s lovely; absolutely wonderful!? explains Jean. Practitioners of Buteyko say the amazing results achieved by Mr Douglas and Mrs Johnson are typical of all who attend their courses, ‘We guarantee results. Over 90% of asthmatics who embark on our Buteyko Breathing Retraining Course are able to give up all of their symptomatic reliever medications, such as Ventolin etc, within the first five days of the programme!’. Ms Jewell continues, ‘Clinical trials have proven that all asthmatics over-breathe. We teach a series of techniques and breathing exercises all designed to correct dysfunctional breathing. As breathing patterns are normalised, sufferers very quickly find they can control their asthma and dysfunctional breathing without relying on medications. We have already held some very successful Breathing Retraining Courses throughout the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall. Many sufferers want to take control of their breathing problem for themselves, without relying on medications to help them breathe.?

SCILLY - FREE SEMINARS FOLLOW BY A BREATHING RETRAINING COURSE

Ms Jewell and Mr Paddon will be conducting two FREE Introductory seminars at St Mary’s Health Centre on Wednesday 13th April 2005. The first FREE Seminar will be at 1:30pm and a second will be at 6:00pm. Those attending these FREE Seminars can expect to learn some simple practical breathing exercises including a special technique to help unblock the nose, detailed information about correct medication usage in line with Asthma UK, an explanation of why and how the Buteyko Institute Method works and an overview of the Buteyko Breathing Retraining Course. Just by attending a FREE Seminar, sufferers can expect to gain up to 30% improvement. The method can also be very effective for various other breathing disorders such as COPD, emphysema, sleep apnoea, chronic fatigue, panic attacks, anxiety, sinusitis and has also been used to enhance sports performance in athletes. In order to book a free placement, please call Buteyko Breathing & Health Practice on 0845 456 4533 or visit http://www.asthma999.com

For those wishing to enrol on a full Buteyko course, Ms Jewell & Mr Paddon will be conducting a 4-day Buteyko Institute Breathing Retraining Course at St Mary’s Health Centre, commencing Tuesday 19th April 2005, finishing on Friday 22nd April 2005.

? Press Release, Buteyko Asthma Practice