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Healthy Breathing Benefits

-Asthma Allergies Sinus

-Anxiety Stress Panic

-Snoring Sleep Apnoea

-Chronic Fatigue

-Straighter Teeth

-Sports Performance

 

 

Better Breathing Benefits:

Buteyko Breathing Remedies. Better Breathing for Better Health. Control your health naturally with less medication. Disordered breathing depletes the body cells of oxygen. As your breathing improves all your body cells receive more oxygen and your symptoms decrease. In addition to the list above, symptoms include headaches, IBS, cold hands and feet, itchy skin, palpitations and more. Check out the comprehensive symptom list

Better breathing for better health: I can show you how to improve your breathing by online education.

What clients say about Breathing Remedies Buteyko breathing education: Better Breathing for Better Health

(See “success stories” for fuller details)

Coughing and sleep

“I am extremely happy that I invested in Buteyko breathing work with Janet Winter. Discovering I can breathe through my nose and not feel like I’m suffocating has been revolutionary; sleeping with my mouth closed has improved my sleep in all sorts of subtle ways. Working with Janet has been a powerful part of my journey in getting rid of a persistent cough and dropping reliance on pharmaceutical drugs. If you are serious about living with more ease and less coughing I can highly recommend Janet as a sympathetic and supportive teacher, guide and mentor” Victoria

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2020-07-29T09:56:31+01:00
“I am extremely happy that I invested in Buteyko breathing work with Janet Winter. Discovering I can breathe through my nose and not feel like I’m suffocating has been revolutionary; sleeping with my mouth closed has improved my sleep in all sorts of subtle ways. Working with Janet has been a powerful part of my journey in getting rid of a persistent cough and dropping reliance on pharmaceutical drugs. If you are serious about living with more ease and less coughing I can highly recommend Janet as a sympathetic and supportive teacher, guide and mentor” Victoria
https://www.breathingremedies.co.uk/testimonials/coughing-and-sleep-2/

ME/CFS


"I have been suffering from Chronic fatigue syndrome for eight +years, exhausted yet "wired" too, unable to sleep at night and prone to deep anxiety. The most dramatic outcome has been that I now sleep well nearly every night which has made a huge difference to me. The other improvements have included a marked reduction in anxiety levels, lethargy during the day, chronic exhaustion and headaches. I would recommend Buteyko breathing to anyone who would like to improve their health and well being – a must do for Chronic Fatigue. A good teacher is very important and I have really appreciated the support and encouragement that Janet has given me. It’s been excellent value for money and the benefits I’ve seen have been real and significant." Lynn



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2020-07-28T21:36:38+01:00
"I have been suffering from Chronic fatigue syndrome for eight +years, exhausted yet "wired" too, unable to sleep at night and prone to deep anxiety. The most dramatic outcome has been that I now sleep well nearly every night which has made a huge difference to me. The other improvements have included a marked reduction in anxiety levels, lethargy during the day, chronic exhaustion and headaches. I would recommend Buteyko breathing to anyone who would like to improve their health and well being – a must do for Chronic Fatigue. A good teacher is very important and I have really appreciated the support and encouragement that Janet has given me. It’s been excellent value for money and the benefits I’ve seen have been real and significant." Lynn
https://www.breathingremedies.co.uk/testimonials/__trashed-2/

Optimising health and wellbeing

"I hadn’t really realised how badly I was breathing until I trained with Janet in Buteyko. It’s been a complete revelation and I really believe that learning to breathe correctly is one of the most important self-care tools we can learn to optimise our health and wellbeing. Learning this method as lockdown started was a real bonus to me as it definitely helped me to feel calmer. I’d recommend this course to anybody – even if you think you’re healthy and know how to look after yourself, you’ll be blown away by what a difference our breathing makes and how far away we’ve moved from correct breathing in our modern lives. Thank you Janet!!" Suzy https://peppermintwellness.co.uk

 
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2020-07-28T21:35:00+01:00
"I hadn’t really realised how badly I was breathing until I trained with Janet in Buteyko. It’s been a complete revelation and I really believe that learning to breathe correctly is one of the most important self-care tools we can learn to optimise our health and wellbeing. Learning this method as lockdown started was a real bonus to me as it definitely helped me to feel calmer. I’d recommend this course to anybody – even if you think you’re healthy and know how to look after yourself, you’ll be blown away by what a difference our breathing makes and how far away we’ve moved from correct breathing in our modern lives. Thank you Janet!!" Suzy https://peppermintwellness.co.uk  
https://www.breathingremedies.co.uk/testimonials/optimising-health-and-wellbeing/

Blocked nose, difficulty breathing, stress

"It has been about 8 months since I did the Buteyko training and I’m breathing clearly pretty much all of the time. I was finding it very hard to breathe before the course and now I feel much more aware of what is happening and how to help it calm down. I really appreciate all the support from you Janet. Your calming emails helped to ease out any stress I was feeling about the process and encouraged me to keep going” Ella

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2020-07-28T21:31:13+01:00
"It has been about 8 months since I did the Buteyko training and I’m breathing clearly pretty much all of the time. I was finding it very hard to breathe before the course and now I feel much more aware of what is happening and how to help it calm down. I really appreciate all the support from you Janet. Your calming emails helped to ease out any stress I was feeling about the process and encouraged me to keep going” Ella
https://www.breathingremedies.co.uk/testimonials/blocked-nose-difficulty-breathing-stress/

Snoring, fatigue, cold hand and chilblains

“I have been struggling with poor sleep, low energy and palpitations for the past five years. Although I have experienced some improvement with various alternative therapies nothing had really resolved my insomnia and consequent exhaustion. However, since practicing the simple Buteyko breathing exercises I have slept well for the past five weeks and have more energy than I can remember for many years – so much so I am planning a long-distance charity bike ride. I feel generally calmer, my hands and feet are no longer blocks of ice and my chill blains have disappeared! What a wonderful, simple therapy.” Lisa naturopath https://www.lisarutter.co.uk/


 
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2020-07-28T21:30:07+01:00
“I have been struggling with poor sleep, low energy and palpitations for the past five years. Although I have experienced some improvement with various alternative therapies nothing had really resolved my insomnia and consequent exhaustion. However, since practicing the simple Buteyko breathing exercises I have slept well for the past five weeks and have more energy than I can remember for many years – so much so I am planning a long-distance charity bike ride. I feel generally calmer, my hands and feet are no longer blocks of ice and my chill blains have disappeared! What a wonderful, simple therapy.” Lisa naturopath https://www.lisarutter.co.uk/  
https://www.breathingremedies.co.uk/testimonials/snoring-fatigue-cold-hand-and-chilblains/

Asthma, anxiety


“Before I took the Buteyko breathing course my health in general was poor, but the primary health issue was asthma.  I couldn’t walk more than a few steps without gasping and coughing. Within one week of doing the exercises I slept right through the night peacefully. My cough stopped after about three weeks and my breathing felt so much more peaceful and relaxed.  I can walk anywhere now and I can walk for hours on end. I no longer need combined asthma inhalers now and I have not used my blue inhaler in quite some time. I would recommend Buteyko to anyone with any kind of breathing issue and with anxiety issues too” Anni






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2020-07-28T21:25:33+01:00
“Before I took the Buteyko breathing course my health in general was poor, but the primary health issue was asthma.  I couldn’t walk more than a few steps without gasping and coughing. Within one week of doing the exercises I slept right through the night peacefully. My cough stopped after about three weeks and my breathing felt so much more peaceful and relaxed.  I can walk anywhere now and I can walk for hours on end. I no longer need combined asthma inhalers now and I have not used my blue inhaler in quite some time. I would recommend Buteyko to anyone with any kind of breathing issue and with anxiety issues too” Anni
https://www.breathingremedies.co.uk/testimonials/asthma-anxiety/

Dysfunctional breathing, fatigue, pain

"Before I started the course I had days I couldn’t leave the house as I had lack of energy and sometimes fell over. A consultant told me I was not breathing properly. As soon as I knew I had a breathing issue I contacted Janet as I wanted expert help. The main outcome I’ve seen over this journey is an improvement in my life.  I can now start back to work gradually anyway and begin to live my life. I’m aware what causes what, which for me is important.  I know what to do and manage things easier. My experience with the Buteyko method so far has been very positive.  Both physical and emotional elements play a huge part so for me, I know that and now I know how and what to do if my breathing gets out of control." Jackie

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2020-07-30T14:45:21+01:00
"Before I started the course I had days I couldn’t leave the house as I had lack of energy and sometimes fell over. A consultant told me I was not breathing properly. As soon as I knew I had a breathing issue I contacted Janet as I wanted expert help. The main outcome I’ve seen over this journey is an improvement in my life.  I can now start back to work gradually anyway and begin to live my life. I’m aware what causes what, which for me is important.  I know what to do and manage things easier. My experience with the Buteyko method so far has been very positive.  Both physical and emotional elements play a huge part so for me, I know that and now I know how and what to do if my breathing gets out of control." Jackie
https://www.breathingremedies.co.uk/testimonials/dysfunctional-breathing-fatigue-pain-2/
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Cold water therapy and Buteyko

January 25, 2021 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk Leave a Comment

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cold therapy tempering

I have noticed since lockdown people seem to be reacting in waves, from initially just sitting at home, maybe learning a new crafting hobby, or decorating, decluttering, baking cakes, putting on weight and not really exercising. Then lots of people bought dogs- the price of puppies shot up with increased demand- people got outside and started exercising more. Then suddenly, in the last few months on my Facebook feed everybody and his dog are getting into ice cold rivers and reservoirs up to the neck and feeling great afterwards. I’d also like to try it but at the moment I can’t get anywhere without my own transport during lockdown and I think I’d rather start in summer and ease myself into the colder water gradually. I felt great after wild swimming in Lyn Padarn in Wales, and dipping in a mountain stream which was much colder (though it was June)!

Coldwater therapy, less than 15 degrees should be cold enough, has long been thought to have beneficial effects on health, for example: boosting the immune system; increasing brown fat and aiding weight loss; increasing alertness: decreasing muscle healing time after exercise; and improving mood. Besides it was endorsed by Doctor Buteyko as part of his method – tempering or toughening, hormesis.  Done correctly and appropriately, the cold water therapy can increase resilience and adaptability.

However cold therapy is best done after you have had some recovery in your breathing, as there can be negative effects. Exercise is good for health too, but not if someone in poor health does too much too soon; it’s best to focus on the breathing first.

Never go into cold water alone, it’s best to go with someone trained to help.  If in any doubt consult your doctor before you try any of the methods. Especially if you have heart or blood pressure problems as cold shock may be contraindicated. Check this: Cold Water Shock. What is it, And Why Should We Be Aware Of It? – First Aid Training Cooperative

Anyway,  I’m doing three things that are less extreme but also seem to be working for me, also with cold water. Remember I’m just telling you what I find works for me – there are always a chance of negative effects of cold for some people even with these gentler methods.

1) After having a warm shower I turn the water on to cold. Initially I was turning it gradually to cold and then only staying in for a few seconds and bit by bit I got used to turning it suddenly onto cold and then staying in a bit longer up to a minute. And sometimes I get into the shower with it completely cold to start with.  I don’t shiver when I get out and I feel warm. This is “non-shivering thermogenesis” suggesting activation of brown fat.

2) Since the summer I have started a light jogging habit round the local park in running sandals and to my surprise I’m doing it still even in the rain, frost and snow. I’m jogging round the park each morning for about 15 to 20 minutes in barefoot sandals- the rest of me is well warm in my coat, hat and gloves but feet bare apart from these thin sandals. I feel much warmer, my feet are never cold in the house now even though I don’t wear shoes or socks and I’ve been able to turn the temperature down by about 4°C so it’s saving me fuel money. (Not cold water you say? Well my feet are often wet, and when it’s below zero outside, they are definitely in the cold).

3) If I feel I need to be woken up or my mood is low, I take a couple of ice cubes out of the freezer and just rub them around my face, especially on the cheek just below the eye and that’s like a mental reset; I forget about my problems and feel much happier and more alert afterwards. The mammalian diving reflex is activated, stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, slowing the heart rate, to relax us and calm us. One Ice Cube, Russian Tempering (breathingcenter.com)

Well it is mostly down to my mentor Misha Sakharoff, Misha Sakharoff – Supporting self-healing through breathing, diet and inner focus who has been encouraging me to develop new healthy lifestyle habits – work in progress!
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Facemasks against coronavirus; tips

June 29, 2020 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk Leave a Comment

1) Whether or not you wear a facemask, it is best to breathe through your nose, firstly to protect yourself (if you breathe through your mouth you completely bypass the body’s protective mechanisms) and secondly to reduce viral spread to others.

From my Buteyko colleague Roger Price.

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How to breathe for immune health: self help for Coronavirus protection

April 2, 2020 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk 1 Comment

Here are some breathing tips from experts, that might help protect you from Coronavirus  (SARS-CoV-2). You will see a lot of overlap, so these experts are all agreeing!
General use of face masks may not be recommended yet (watching, WHO may change their recommendations) but whether or not you wear a face mask, but we believe that good breathing could help protect you.

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Breathing quotes; why it might be worth learning to breathe well…

August 29, 2017 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk Leave a Comment

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All the healing forces reside originally in the human breathing system.

Rudolf Steiner

Breath is life, words are power, diet is health.

Benedict Lust

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Is yoga breathing damaging your health?

April 22, 2017 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk Leave a Comment

Dr Mercola on yoga breathing “In fact, the whole field of breathing and breath-work has enormous potential for improvement, as most prevailing ideas about breathing promoted in yoga, Pilates, and meditative methods tend to focus on taking big, deep breaths — which is actually the opposite of what you should do”

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The importance of nasal breathing: 11 reasons to breathe through your nose

February 3, 2017 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk 6 Comments

Use the nose for breathing.

USE THE NOSE FOR BREATHING

The founder of the American Rhinological society, Dr Maurice Cottle, stated that the nose performs at least 30 functions, but at least 50% of modern children are permanent mouth breathers.

Why is the nose treated as an optional or redundant appendage?

Use it!

Here is a shorter list of reasons to convince you!

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ME/CFS, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), joint hypermobility, teenagers and anxiety

May 13, 2016 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk Leave a Comment

Not the most catchy title I admit but read on if you have ME/CFS, or a teenager with it, or unexplained anxiety.

If there is one thing worse than having ME/CFS, it is watching your child go through it; their life and education on hold, unable to leave the house, with little support or understanding. If I had found this information earlier, I may have been able to help my son more, I hope it helps you.Continue Reading

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Smiling and snoring; humming, posture and sinusitis.

April 10, 2016 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk Leave a Comment

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Posture and breathing

March 7, 2016 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk 1 Comment

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Records of three better breathing success stories

November 8, 2015 by info@breathingremedies.co.uk 3 Comments

One of the hardest things about breathing education and retraining is MOTIVATION, putting in enough effort (breathing exercises and lifestyle changes) early on to make a real change your breathing pattern. A colleague calls it “time, dedication and discipline” (TD&D). Sufficient effort at the beginning means clients soon see a decrease in symptoms, (after the first day or two often getting a good night’s sleep or no longer needing asthma reliever inhalers) which motivates them to carry on, and they will soon (usually after 1-3 months) be able to taper down the amount of breathing exercises; it is not usually a big time commitment long term.Continue Reading

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About me, Buteyko breathing educator

Janet Winter breathing and posture educator (Buteyko and Egoscue)

Dr Janet Winter (PhD)

Hello, I am Janet,  a  Breathing educator (Buteyko), and Posture specialist (Egoscue): better breathing and better posture lead to better health. I teach natural health control with no drugs, gadgets or manipulation. You can sign up to my newsletter here.

I help people recover from asthma, allergies, sinusitis, anxiety, sleep problems, headaches, IBS chronic fatigue (ME/CFS) and more. How? By improving their dysfunctional breathing.

Listen to Suzy Glaskie’s (functional medicine health coach at Peppermint Wellness) 15 minute podcast on how Learning Buteyko helped her.

Phone me 01663 743055 (Dr Janet Winter) or contact me here.

What I do

Breathing education (Buteyko method) gently retrains a disordered breathing pattern and helps people naturally recover from breathing-related health problems. Listed in the UK Asthma Guideline since 2008. I am a member of the Buteyko Breathing Educators Association (BBEA).

Postural alignment  (Egoscue institute certified). Good posture is essential for good breathing and proper function in general.

I am fully insured (Holistic Insurance)

My background

I was involved in healthcare/biomedical research for 30 years although previously in a very different role. Before training as a Breathing educator, I spent 20 years in drug discovery. My focus was on novel painkillers for a major pharmaceutical company based in a London Institute.
I worked as a neuroscientist and cell biologist, directing a team of bench scientists. (So I am not a medical doctor but I have a PhD in Neuroscience) I authored or co-authored more than 50 journal articles and reviews on my research.  My professional profile can be seen here on LINKEDIN.

Why I became a breathing educator

If you are reading this because you have CFS/ME, I know what you are going through. I know what it is like to hold onto a job by my fingernails. I worried about how we would feed the family if I lost my job. I would come home and eat and sleep and spend my weekend recovering. My social life was non-existent.

I was lucky to quickly get to a consultant who diagnosed me with candidiasis.  Anti-fungals and a yeast and sugar-free diet helped a lot, but not enough.

I felt “written off” and had nothing to offer. I was a mum, partner and employee with massively reduced physical and mental output compared with previously.
After trying many different avenues, cranial osteopathy, chiropractic, mercury amalgam filling removal and more – I became a “fat-folder patient”.

How I got sick

I suspected my symptoms were “stress related”. But they did not ease when I left my stressful job and moved out of London to the countryside.

Looking back on my history I can clearly see my own physical and emotional stresses accumulating. Starting with a very traumatic bereavement, on-going work and family stresses, then a really bad summer respiratory infection/ cough. This cough was not shifted by two different antibiotics.  However, the antibiotics probably contributed to unbalancing my gut flora, hence the fungal overgrowth/candidiasis.

A cough seems to be one of the best ways to mess up your breathing pattern.  Many of my clients tell me “I was fine until I had that cough/chest infection, and I never really got my health back!!”

The breathing centre in the brain gets to think that big volume breathing is normal. Unless you know about it, it is sometimes hard to recover. Luckily you CAN retrain your breathing by learning Buteyko and you CAN have hope of better health.

My recovery

Changing my breathing back to a more normal pattern really helped me. It was a big missing piece of my health puzzle, and one I had frankly never considered. One definition of stress is “anything that makes you breathe more”. And I know now that breathing too much can actually deplete the body of oxygen. And stress can be emotional or physical.

So that is why I do what I do and why I am passionate about it.  I found a way to improve my chronic fatigue by better breathing and I trained as a breathing educator so I could help others with this devastating disease. There is so little help out there for them (you?).

Then chronic backache made good breathing impossible, and I discovered postural alignment therapy (Egoscue) to help with that. And I am still amazed at the progress I am making. It’s wonderful to have decreased pain and increased function when I had accepted decline at my age was inevitable. It’s not!


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