World Asthma Day

It's Asthma Day. Here in New Zealand we have a history of being really good at diagnosing asthma. The drug companies have been very supportive of our endeavours.
Aside from the fact that in many cases the illness dianosed as asthma is simply a cold (the symptoms of mild to moderate asthma and colds are very similar) and our willingness to hahttp://www2.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifnd responsibility for minor and normal illness to pharmaceutical peddlers is endemic.

There are alternative solutions that can be explored. One is the Buteyko method of breath control which you can read more about on the WellSpring site. Although I don't have any vested interest in any of the therapies we feature - the information is there for, well, your information. I have spent time with Glenn White from Buteyko Breath Correction in Auckland , including attending the introductory session. I have been impressed by his willingness to guarantee either a result (including reduced use of inhalers and/or an end of snoring/apnea) - or a return of the clients fee.

Is it right for you? I don't know. I do know that any solution that reduces the use of medicines where they are not required is a good thing.