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Ten years ago I was diagnosed with GERD for chronic throat clearing and went on medications at that time. Over the years the condition would improve and then get worse. In December it started getting so bad that I felt that I could not breathe - and it was unrelenting. I could not eat without serious effects. Finally, in May (after doubling my meds without success) I went to a gastroenterologist and he determined that I did NOT have GERD, he felt the throat clearing was stress-induced. I had heard about breathing retraining a few years before and noticed on a list of symptoms of hyperventilation was “throat clearing continuously”. I read all that I could online and started doing breathing exercises on my own. In a week or two, my symptoms were subsiding. By the end of the summer, I was 80% better but could not progress further. I had contacted Eugenia with some questions and her quick helpful response was most welcome. I decided to travel to Minnesota to work with her. Our sessions were amazingly helpful. My throat clearing is much better. I had been sleeping 9-10 hours a night, now I feel great on 6-7 hours of sleep and my energy level is extraordinary (I am 65 and do several hours of exercise a day). In the evenings I used to be very chilled, even in the summer, now my body temperature stays consistent throughout the day. My blood pressure has normalized. Truly the best thing I have done for my health. For me, it was very important to work with a practitioner. I hoped that I could progress on my own, but after 6 months realized that I needed Eugenia’s expertise, skill, and intuition to lead me forward. I also realize now that this is not a quick fix, but a life-long quest for good health. Anne C.

I found the breathing retraining course about three months ago, being absolutely desperate with declining health. I couldn’t breathe through my nose literally for months; sinus infections have become a vicious circle where repeated courses of antibiotics and steroids would lead to more infections and more antibiotics and steroids. I was in a never-ending cycle of illness, and it seemed like any treatment offered by doctors wasn’t effective. I tried supplements, did saline rinses every day, but it wasn’t any significant help. I’ve developed asthma, anxiety, and extreme fatigue. I have always been an energetic person, being a successful business owner and having a family. Now I felt like my health was spiraling out of control. I was getting breathless with the slightest exertion. After just two meetings, I was so surprised to see that nose-clearing techniques within the breathing therapy are more effective than months of steroid sprays. I couldn’t believe I could breathe again. After a couple of bouts of spontaneous “sinus cleansing” (a lot of dark colored “stuff” came out of my nose), my nose stays consistently clear, day and night. I have my energy back. I have no asthma symptoms since I’ve started the program. Anxiety attacks are not completely gone, but much less frequent, and I feel more confident in controlling them. I am so surprised this breathing technique is not widely known; I told all my colleagues about it, I really wish people would try it. Yelena T.

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Since completing the course I have been doing very well, able to be around triggers (such as horses) with little or no effect. The last time I had to use my inhaler was nine months ago!! I am very grateful for all that Eugenia has done for me. I've been so much healthier this past summer than I've been in years, and have been able to do things with hardly any problem that before would have thrown me into a serious asthma attack... I still can't get over how much better I feel, thinking back to the way I used to be a year ago makes me amazed it was even possible to achieve this! I work in the equine shop, and I'm around horses every day without a mask, and it doesn't bother me at all, where before I was contemplating quitting my job because of my asthma. I can't thank your program enough for all it has done for me. All I can say is I truly appreciate it. Martin T.

I am in my sixties and have had asthma for forty (!) years. I took Eugenia's course about a year ago because my brother recommended it to me. He was an asthmatic too, and had a significant reduction in symptoms after learning the Buteyko Method from the book. Before the course, I was on preventer steroid medication and long-acting bronchodilator daily, and still had asthma symptoms and used a nebulizer. For the first weeks of breathing practice, it was not easy going, but I continued nevertheless, and now I feel substantial improvements. I was off one of my asthma medications almost right away, and slowly tapering off another (with my doctor's approval). I haven’t had to use the rescue inhaler or the nebulizer in a long time. I traveled recently, and travel often aggravates my symptoms, but I was just fine this time. I found that breathing exercises not only help my asthma, but are meditative and calming, which helps with everyday stresses. I also noticed that my nose does not block anymore, and I am not reacting as much to triggers like weather or airborne irritants. I went camping this summer, and bonfire smoke did not cause me any trouble breathing like it used to. Even if you have had asthma for decades, this breathing retraining therapy can make a big difference! Cathy B.

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My daughter was having a continuous hacking cough, and she was constantly clearing her throat. For a year, we were going from ENT specialist to asthma and allergy specialist and back. They couldn’t find anything wrong with her. Suggested decongestants and nasal sprays didn’t work. After practicing Buteyko exercises just for a month, her cough subsided. Now it is completely gone. Jenny G.

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