It has been the first time that a group of Buteyko Practitioners exhibited at the New Zealand Respiratory Conference (NZRC) and I’m very excited that I was part of it. People visiting our stand - Breathing Clinics NZ - were treated to a free capnography mini session. We all enjoyed explaining the Buteyko breathing programme and the benefits of healthy breathing to our visitors.

The conference was packed with the latest research information on asthma, allergies and COPD. The importance of vitamin D in children was discussed and we got introduced to the new asthma guidelines. 

I was deeply moved by a workshop with the title “Real life story – I hate you! I wish you were dead!” It highlighted the daily struggle and emotional rollercoaster with endless ups and downs of a family and their teenage daughter living with brittle asthma, bronchiectasis and a brain injury. The mother shared their story to bring a greater awareness and understanding of the many challenges, hurdles and struggles people have to face when living with a chronic illness. 

On a brighter note and to everyone’s delight Chris Lam Sam – Master of Ceremonies and entertainer was brilliantly introducing speakers throughout the day. He made sure that we all got up from time to time to have a stretch and even gave our neighbour a hug. Chris was not shy to impress with his colourful wardrobe and he was making sure that we all had a good laugh during the two days.
Chris is well known for Sailor the Pufferfish, an asthma education programme for kids.
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#NZRC, #Asthma, #COPD, #Buteyko Breathing Courses

Asthma and respiratory diseases are a leading course of sickness in New Zealand and shouldn’t be taken lightly. They rank number three as a cause of death in the country. It might all start with a mild symptom of being a little bit wheezy which can suddenly turn around and develop into some serious condition.

The Asthma Foundation published alarming numbers showing every 7th child is diagnosed with asthma and every 6th person has a respiratory disease. Conditions come with a price tag of $5.5 billion each year. 

Would you like to try a holistic approach, take a closer look at the way you are breathing right now and improve your breathing pattern?

A Buteyko breathing programme can help you and change the way you are breathing. 

Check our website www.snhl.co.nz for Buteyko breathing dates in November.

Does your child suffer from Asthma or a chronically blocked nose?
Would you like to improve the constant symptoms your child struggles with?

Enrol your child in a breathing course and improve wheezing, chest tightness, coughing, a runny / blocked nose and mouth breathing.
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We offer special group sessions for Kids/Teens (4 years +) during the upcoming school holidays in October.