History of Dr Buteyko | Buteyko Clinic

Patrick McKeown provides a detailed history of the Buteyko Method, highlighting its founder, Dr. Konstantin Buteyko, who was born in Ukraine in 1923. Dr. Buteyko's medical training led him to observe that sick patients often breathe faster and harder, which he hypothesized could exacerbate their condition. He discovered that reducing breathing volume could alleviate hypertension and other conditions. The Buteyko Method, which involves nose breathing and mouth taping, aims to increase carbon dioxide levels and reduce stress on the body. Initially met with scepticism, the method gained recognition in the 1960s and 1980s, particularly for treating asthma. It was later introduced to the Western world by Sasha Stan Matsky, with significant clinical trials in Australia and the UK showing positive results. Patrick McKeown, who trained in Moscow, has been teaching and promoting the method since the early 2000s, emphasizing its benefits and the growing awareness of its principles.