Frequently Asked Questions (Physical Disorders)

BREATH HOLDING AND SELF HARM

Question: To the Panel: Is it possible to hold your breath long enough to harm your brain, harmed due to lack of oxygen (or other cause)? I ask because I like to snorkel rather than scuba dive, but I still appreciate diving down as far as I can, and often push myself to the limit on depth and time length. So at what time (or ratio), if any, would I be hurting myself?

Benjamin H

From Margaret Leong, M.A., P.T.:
Dear Benjamin: rather than holding your breath when snorkeling, how about exhaling, that is with closed lips blow bubbles very gently for as long as you can while you are under. I would suggest that you come up for air if possible before it feels uncomfortable. I don't have hard data on how long you could go for, but certainly you don't want to push it so far you may become unconscious. We have all heard the CPR & Red Cross quotes that you can become anoxic -- lose significant O2 supply to the brain within 3 min, but that is when you are holding your breath. That is very different from developing prolonged exhalation, which can gradually increase with practice and is best done in your comfort zone. Mike White has many valuable suggestions on that on his web site.

BREATHLESS

Question I feel breathless most of the time, I am continuously taking short sharp breaths but never one satisfying one, it is very frustrating! I do suffer with Anxiety and panic.

From Mike:
Sounds like a serious lack of breathing coordination. Your best solution would probably to receive the strapping techniques in the video and OBRs in the manual. Recommended Program program.

DEEP BREATHING DIFFICULTY

Question: I have been experiencing an irritating problem lately. I find that when I am eating, I begin to have difficulty getting a deep breath.

This also happens at other times but not as frequently. I am a person who runs, so I am in excellent shape. I'm 40, but I do not look it. My weight is ideal for my height and frame. I would like any suggestions on what you feel might be going on. It's frustrating for me because I have to work to expand my lungs over and over before I finally get a deep breath...sometimes this is enough. Other times it doesn't satisfy for long.

From Mike:
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DEEP BREATH FEELS AWFUL

Dear Michael, For the past nine years I have been having difficulty breathing. I constantly feel like I'm not getting enough air so I'm constantly struggling to take a deeper breath. Sometimes I can take the deeper breath and I get a feeling of satisfaction and sometimes I can't and feel awful.

From Mike:
I did that for 40 years.

When that happens, I try again and again to take the deep breath, often contorting my body or stretching my arms our and locking them in front of me. I have been to more than one pulmonary specialist and they have all said my lungs and blood gases are perfect.

This sounds like a breathing coordination issue.

One doctor said that although my lungs are taking in plenty of air, after he administered an inhaler I was taking in even more air, so perhaps I am slightly asthmatic.

That is not the way to view asthma.

Anyway. the doctors told me it's all anxiety, but I have a difficult time believing that.

I agree with them but for different reasons then they think about.

I do know that anxiety makes it worse, but I do think there is some underlying cause. Perhaps skeletal etc.

Breathing coordination.

Anyway, it's awful. I feel like living is a struggle and I have a difficult time doing work. I tried Prozac at one point and it helped somewhat, but not completely. (and I was on a high dose of it too)

Only addresses symptoms, not causes.

I guess I should probably do more tests, but I do not have insurance as I am self employed. Unfortunately, no insurance company will take me because I am recovering from an eating disorder so they see me as a risk. I will do anything to help myself at this point. Do you have any suggestions. I will even come to NC to work with you if you feel you can help me. I will try to call you tomorrow, but I'm sending this, just in case I can't reach you by phone tomorrow.

Plan on getting the recommended program and perhaps coming here.

DIFFICULTY BREATHING

Question: I have asthma, but it usually does not cause any problems for me; however, I currently take Serevent and use an albuterol inhaler for sudden mild attacks.

From Mike:
To me, if you have to take inhalers, that is a problem. You are slowing suspecting they only deal with the symptom and not the cause.

For the past 3 years though, I have had difficulties breathing and taking full breaths. I am a very active person, but sometimes I cannot run for more than 5 minutes without being unable to breathe. It's not like an asthma attack though. Instead it's just as if I cannot take air all the way in.

That is the foundation of an asthma attack. If it did not happen you probably would not have asthma symptoms.

The problem is VERY annoying and I am worried that it might be a bigger problem.

I agree.

My peak flow is pretty low as well.

Makes sense to me.

I have been to a doctor and advised that it is nothing specific so now I do not know what to do. I have noticed some swollen lymph nodes as well, but the doctor says they are not correlated with the problem. What do you suggest?

Get our Rapid Breathing Development program and probably get the 1st or 2nd level. The 3rd level if nutrition is an issue.

Blessings, Mike

HICCOUGHS

Re: acute hiccough. It is certainly wise if you have hiccoughs for several days or even of several hours duration that don't go away, to check in with your doctor. Very occasionally it can be due to a neurological condition, and a good medical workup is helpful. It is a contraction of the diaphragm muscle. If it is the more simplistic type of hiccough, it is amazing how many "cures" there are, since you are hoping to get out of that repetitive pattern. It is wise to try some breathing lessons, such as those Mike White has. This may stop it or at least will keep you breathing in the best possible way, so that there is not additional breathing disturbance.

Sincerely,

Margaret Leong, M.A.,P.T.

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MOUTH BREATHING

I came across your page and it feeds right into what I am doing.

I teach the 5 Tibetan Rites (as detailed in "Fountain of Youth" by Kelder). A question arose as to the proper breathing.

The book says breathe in through the nose, breathe out through the mouth. This feels right to me. But I then read in some esoteric yoga books from India that you always breathe in and out through the nose.

From Mike:
There are so many people that do not study the breath, pass themselves as experts and teach harmful practices. See the article on nose breathing. Recommended product

NOSE BREATHING PROBLEMS

Hi Mike, this is my first time writing to you. I read about the nose breathing and it makes sense. My problem is I grew up around smokers (my parents) and at a young age I learned to breathe in shallow bursts and through my mouth. Now days, when I breathe in through my nose for long periods of time, my nostrils tend to burn. I'm not sure if it was the smoke inhalation or when I was younger, I would use sprays in my nose to unclog them when it was stuffed. I think my mucous membranes may be burned away. Is there a treatment for this?

From Mike:
Start with This.

Had a singer friend that used Afrin so much that it did burn her nostrils inside. First try the neti pot like the one at http://www.sinus-solution.com/. then the thing that many use to keep their nostrils open. Breathe Right it is called. Drug stores carry it. Use with it some essential oils. Ask the lady for which one. http://www.naturesgift.com

Before surgery, which may be your last resort and may be the wrong idea in any event because the surgery often does not stick and the condition returns. I would try several internal cleanses. Liver cleanse is a great one. Feed and Develop the Breathing System

Rolfing will be incredibly painful. But may make a difference as well. Do ALL of these except surgery at the same time. Make it holistic. Good luck.

POOR BREATHING

Dear Mike:

I live in England and was trained as an ACTOR at the [name withheld by mgw] in the mid '60s. I am 50 years of age. Breathing -- correct breathing -is part of the actors training and I believe [name withheld] was a leader in the field at the time. My problem is I breathe badly and am aware that I am not getting the most out of life by continuing the bad breathing habit. I now need to seriously concentrate on a breathing programs that will address some of the problems that I have...stress, exhaustion etc. It seems crazy but I know that the answer to most stress related illnesses has its roots in poor breathing. I seem to have done little about it.

From Mike:
. ANYONE can develop breathing blocks. You are fortunate that you have become aware of them. Even world class athletes, actors, public speakers, woodwind instrument players, yogis and yoginis, martial artists, and opera stars. Take the BREATHING TESTS for hidden signs of more breathing blocks. Purchase products #120 Better Breathing Exercise #1 & #130 Better Breathing Exercise #2 for an exercise and strengthen your insights with my study called #191 Secrets of Optimal Natural Breathing Share with me your experience and results. Or better yet, come to California or promote a workshop in England. If you are interested, ask for my workshop outline. I would be there for private sessions as well.

Mike

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SHORTNESS OF BREATH

Hello Mike,

I have a question about my breathing. For about the last 4 months or so I have been having shortness of breath. With the minimal amount of exertion I am totally out of breath. For example, walking to my car, walking to the kitchen from my bedroom. I work out regularly but I just do not understand why I am having shortness of breath with the most minimal amount of exertion. What would you recommend?

From Mike:
Many possibilities. Take the breathing tests.

Never overlook that shortness of breath is one of the signs that many medical doctors forget to mention is a possible sign of a heart condition or even a warning that you are having a hear attack.

I would rule out a heart condition first. Given an ok from your Doc then you need to know that consistent, long term shortness of breath can create or accelerate a heart condition. I would get the #210 Optimal Natural Breathing Kit in any event and use it to augment whatever you decide.

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SHORTNESS OF BREATH #2

My 75 year old male neighbor has the most difficult time doing anything because he is constantly complaining that "I can't breathe. I can't catch my breath. I can't go anywhere because I can't breathe." You get the idea.

He has gone to 12 doctors for "second opinions" and they all say the same thing. "There is NOTHING medically wrong with you. You simply must EXERCISE."

Well, "I can't exercise because I can't breathe. They are crazy." I can't begin to tell you what an impact this is having on his life and the loving people that surround him.

I can tell it is clearly not in his head -- no one could possibly want to live the way he is living. He is constantly breathing heavy, constantly putting his head down and doesn't want to do or go anywhere for fear of loss of breath. If he goes out in the car, when he parks in front of his house, it takes him a good 15 minutes before he can even get out of his car into his house. It all doesn't seem right.

Every doctor has also refused to give him oxygen, claiming he doesn't need it.

You provide lots of reading material, I see, yet what would you recommend for this older man specifically? Have you heard of these symptoms before? I'd appreciate any help or insight you can provide.

From Mike:
Dear Diane:

This seems typical of most medical doctor's attitude regarding healthy breathing. Including the pulmonary specialists I have spoken with. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

I just had a visit from a man from Oklahoma who was actually on oxygen which is a lot worse than your friend. He had 18% of his breathing left.

He increased his breathing about 20% in four days of working with me.

Have your neighbor come visit for a week or more (the longer the better). His heart has to work much harder due to labored breathing so the next thing that may well happen is heart problems or worse.

If he is undecided on the visit here, then get the Recommended Program first, and let him read it.
Blessings,

Mike

SHUDDERING

Hello Mr. White, My name is Cathy, I am 46 years old. I have had COPD for 2 1/2 years that I know of. I have been smoke free for 2 years now. I have a question I would like to ask you about some of my breathing. It is hard to explain but here goes. When a baby has cried really hard and they are falling a sleep, they sometimes make a motion in their breathing that is like about 3 little gasp in one inhalation. I ask my doctor what this was and she called it a "shudder" I do this several times a day now, it is something that happens all by its self. Do you know anything about these things called "shudders"? I have tried to find some information on the computer several times and have found nothing. I am not on 02. I do get real winded on exertion. My 02 stats are 94 to 96 at rest. Thanks for any help you can offer me. hope you had a good New Year. Thank you, Cathy

From Mike:
Dear Cathy

My advice would be to develop your breathing and not worry about the shudder. It should go away pretty soon when the breathing improves. Try #177 Rapid Breathing Development, Shortness of Breath Level 2 0r 3. Try level 4 if you believe you need vitamin supplementation. Mike

TREMORS AND BREATHING

From Mike:
I worked on a woman today who had tremors much the same as I evidenced Katherine Hepburn doing during talk show interviews.

This woman's breathing was horribly uncoordinated. She met me with defeated posture and downward gaze. She had very little sense of what it should feel like and how it should function. 30 minutes later she left me feeling "very good". Color came back into her face. She seemed to shake a little less.

There are very specific, safe and painless techniques even a relative or close friend can be trained to do for a loved one.

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YAWNING CONSTANTLY -- 4 Examples

1. I have had this condition, where I have the constant urge to yawn, for over 7 years now. I am a healthy, physically fit 27 year old male. At first, doctors thought it was anxiety. I went to therapy for over 2 years and tried every medication known without any relief. It is so frustrating because every test that I have had (EKG, EEG, pulmonary function test, and so on) has turned out negative. The ONLY thing that has helped is when I DO NOT EAT sugar or carbohydrates. Sugar displaces the oxygen in the blood. I am about 50% better staying away from all sweets (candy, ice cream, cookies) and limiting my carbs. Let me know if you find an answer or medication. This is so frustrating.

2. I yawn hundreds of times a day. I cannot get a good, deep breath unless I make a big yawn. I must curl my tongue, open my mouth up wide and really breath deeply. This condition seems to come and go but has been really bad since the beginning of July. It started two and a half years ago. The feeling builds and builds until I can't take it anymore and must yawn to get relief. I want to know what this is, why this happens and if there is a diagnosis for this problem. Help!!!!!

3. Hi Heidi, -- I think I have the same thing as you, I constantly feel like I don't quite have enough air, and so I constantly sigh and do big yawns but it never seems to satisfy! I've had a million tests and everything's normal -- they say its anxiety but I'm a really relaxed person! The only diagnosis anyone's given me is Hyperventilation syndrome, however I've tried breathing exercises and nothing seems to work. I also sometimes feel like there's pressure on my lungs or something, do you get that? have you had any success in treating it? please please reply! you're the only person I've found with anything similar!!

4. Babi, you have exactly the same thing I have. I try to get a deep breath but only get maybe 80%. It's a very unsatisfying breath and results in tension which then builds as the difficulty to get a deep breath mounts. Eventually when it's at its worse suddenly my lungs involuntarily expand to 100% and I suck in a deep satisfying breath. I read that it's called "bracing" of the intercostal muscles where because of stress, anxiety, etc. the muscles surrounding the lungs freeze. It doesn't happen much when I'm relaxed, only when I exercise or am stressed. I can force the lungs open (sometime) with inducing a yawn but it's not 100% reliable. Try relaxing techniques. That has helped me a little but I'm still looking for something (med)that will relax the lung muscles. So far, no word on anything that works that way.

From Mike:
I understand. I had this myself for 30 years. Get our #176 Rapidly Improving Your Breathing Video, use the "side to side" and the "strap" included with the video per the instructions that come with the video. I would get the manual as well as it will come in handy with many aspects of living that will support your understanding and maintenance. Our level 3 program is discounted and might be a good combination for you. Recommended Program level 1, 2 or 3. You have me as a back up with a phone consult and a visit here if needed.

Mike

CHILD WITH BREATHING PROBLEM

Question My nephew is 9 years old and he's been suffering from breathing problems for quite some time now. He is always inhaling and exhaling through his mouth and when he sleeps he makes noises as if he couldn't get enough air. He visited a physician recently and he will be tested for allergies (his skin tends to be very dry) but it seems that he has some kind of inflammation in his nostrils that is obstructing them so he isn't getting enough air. Now he is showing signs of "laziness" and he is not doing well at school. Are this symptoms related? Can you suggest good books on the issue? Thank you very much. A

From Mike:
If you do not address the mechanics and nutrition of his breathing you will be subject to many possible mistakes and overlooking of the/a primary cause of breathing problems. Bring the #191 Secrets of Optimal Natural Breathing manual to your MD. See article on prescription drugs.

See 8 Steps to Optimal Breathing

Mike

ALLERGIES-AIRBORNE

My wife has developed severe reactions to many perfumes and cleaning chemicals. Trying to find some sort of a device so she can get a "shot" of clean air so she can get out of the area of the offending smell. We can't leave home for more than several hours as most public restrooms use "bad" chemicals. Many times when we try to eat out someone will walk in with an offending perfume and she needs a "shot" of clean air to get out of the area.

Is there something other than a face mask or "bubble" that could deliver an intake of air into the mouth from a small pressurized canister or small device?

Would appreciate any suggestions or ideas.

Thanks Dale

From Mike:
Get an appropriate product from ETS. Click here, call Fred and let him advise you.

BRAIN STEM DIVOT

Mike, I am an RN and my brother is being evaluated for an abnormal divot at the end of his brain stem. He went in for bizarre attacks which wake him up or come on suddenly. They are similar to panic attacks with visual flashes or pictures. He does have a very large hiatal hernia which has been operated on, but he has started having difficulty again. He is being seen by a neurologist, but hasn't been diagnosed yet. You are the only web site that comes up when I search for "brain stem divot". It is interesting about the correlation with the brain stem and breathing. Can you give me any more insight to a correlation or articles, etc. that I can research. I do appreciate your help.

Pam

From Mike:
Dear Pam:

On further reflection I suggest you contact Raymond Francis at http://www.beyondhealth.com. Nutrition is ALWAYS a significant component. Raymond is a master with the tough cases.

Hyperbaric oxygen will make an immediate difference. Get him to a chamber. NOW. I would also have him trained and directed towards healthy/normal breathing and see what develops. Feed his breathing system. Recommended program

COPD AND THE WEATHER

Question Does weather affect a COPD's breathing?

From Mike:
Absolutely. Lack of fresh air, dryness, dustiness from windy areas, pollen, altitude, low oxygen in the air from rain that reduces oxygen due to its volume of moisture, nutrition that is non-optimal and allows the environment to exacerbate the symptoms, even a relationship with a friend that was troubled by the weather and therefore troubling to you, would all adversely effect breathing. Recommended product

Mike

LVRS -- COPD Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

Dear Mike: What kind of therapy do you recommend for COPD? Could you explain the following statement. No complementary alternative medical CAM approaches are noted as being considered. It seems to me that these integral approaches should be used to minimize the need for the surgery in the first place. Thanks, Bill

From Mike:
Well said Bill. Alternative or "CAM" for Complimentary Alternative Therapies is not to my knowledge used with any frequency or real statistical relevancy.

COPD requires holism. Simultaneous aspects (in order of probable but not definite priority) mechanical rib expansion, diaphragm development, ergonomics, breathing coordination (sound production), detox, nutrition, clean highly charged air and attitudinal change from victimhood to being self determined and autonomous. Pharmaceutical intervention belongs somewhere in there but it is to be used as an adjunct to all the others, not the primary modality that it is at present to most medical doctors. Recommended Program

Mike

LUNG REMOVAL

My husband had lung cancer surgery on 10/15, he is 57 years old. They removed his left lung, and repaired his pulmonary artery. He is in the hospital in Newport Beach California recuperating. He has a respiratory therapist every 4 hours, but is having a hard time getting enough air due to congestion build up in his remaining right lung. This then causes panic because he feels like he is suffocating. I am in need of help as to how he can strengthen his right lung, and for information as to how we can cope with his one lung once we get home from the hospital.

Do you have information for this?

Thank you. Janel C

From Mike:
I cannot get in the middle of his relationship with the respiratory therapist and a fresh surgery. When and if he no longer wants to work with that person or wishes to add self help is when I can get directly involved. I would suggest that in any event you get my Rapid Breathing Development program and see how it fits with his situation. I am sure you will find many things to deepen your knowledge and approach to the problems he and you are facing.

Blessings, Mike

CANCER

Mike, I noticed when doing a net search on breathing, that some are touting a stabilized oxygen product called "Vitamin O". Is it beneficial? I am a cancer patient and have decided to make improved breathing an integral part of my life style changes, along with diet, meditation, etc. Thanks! LB

From Mike:
Dear LB:

Oxygen bars, oxygen liquid, everything but natural oxygen the way we evolved 4+ million years. I do not trust all that stuff. I don't think it can harm in reasonable quantities. It may help some but doesn't come close to learning to breathe better. Rather it dilutes the focus towards more meaningful approaches. We are not playing games here. You have a life threatening disease. Look into intravenous ozone, exercise and nutrition. Study them carefully. Learn to breathe better. Some cancer victims have unresolved emotional or attitudinal issues that need resolution. The breath will resolve almost anything given the time and intention.

Capture the combined synergy of ALL holistic practices. You may need a therapist that uses the breath consciously. Get some #599 E3Live™. My heart goes out to you.

CANCER -- HULDA CLARK

I appreciate your recommendations of Hulda' Clark's stuff. I believed it 100% and did it faithfully. I even had my kids, my sister, some of my employees and my maid all taking the stuff. I even bought it for them) While I agree with you that Hulda Clark is for real, I don't respect her therapy anymore. My husband has been doing her therapy for over seven months and the melanoma is still here. When we went to the Oasis of Hope Hospital, we met others who knew others who had died using her methodology. She does not have the respect of the Alternative Therapy Cancer doctors either. Mike, if there is one thing that I have learned through all of this, it is how little I really do know. I would have sold you Hulda Clark's stuff lock, stock and barrel one year ago. I even went to Germany and did electromagnetic therapy and have done the zapper weekly too. I would have sold you on a vegetarian diet, exercise and tofu. My husband Sam was what I felt like the perfect model of health was. He exercised daily and has as long as I have known him, he ate what I felt was a perfect balanced diet, and meditated. For Sam to pop up with melanoma, after we have had 20 years plus with a vegetarian lifestyle, gone to Germany and faithfully did Hulda Clark's stuff was a real shocker. There is nothing like a case of cancer to challenge a belief system. These days I don't know what to believe. I just recently read Paavo Aivola's book, Are You Confused? That I read almost 20 years ago.

Don't think I am bitter and that. I have just learned some valuable lessons through this. About 4 months ago, we recommended Hulda Clark's stuff to a friend who had bone cancer, (which she says in three weeks will be gone) and he just passed away two weeks ago. I have never felt so terrible in my whole life. I truly believed that Hulda Clark's stuff would help him and he died. I haven't even had the strength to call his wife. I am never telling anyone about anything anymore and am taking the Stuart Wilde approach to life, save yourself and the others will get there on their own).

From Mike:
Great feedback. My people need to see this info. I would still encourage them to try it as it is inexpensive and must have worked in several instances. Nutrition and breathing must also be significant factors. Attitude as well. Again, I will add it to the web site. By the way. Paavo died in his mid seventies from a heart attack. Stiff and large chest. One of the classic body types for under-oxygenation. Cancer is anaerobic. Breathing MUST have some positive benefits. Chi Kung people are touting cancer cures as well. Get him here ASAP and let me work on him before you leave.

One thing more.

Optimal Breathing work does not stop at simple stress management. It also trains one to walk through the gates of hell again and again and again. Just once is not enough to make it a healthy, lasting learning, and truly empowering experience.

So your unwillingness to ever share with another a healing possibility tells me you still have work to do with the breath. You have moved to the opposite extreme which is just as out of balance as Hulda's may well be. Until you can walk comfortably and in a balanced way through Satan's portals for an extended period of time, you will not have the strength to realize your truest potential. Among the many options of life experiences, both positive and negative, you must learn to recover quickly and get back in the thick of things. Or resign yourself to let go and let God or some such similarity. This is sad but definitely serviceable.

But when it comes to getting what you want, beyond financial security, the possible malaise of semi retirement has is limitations and dangers

I believe you need more work with me. So probably does your husband. Recommended Program

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CANDIDA QUESTIONNAIRE

Was this questionnaire developed through blinded scientific testing? How were the weights assigned to the various questions? How can you score fatigue when lack of sleep can be the cause? Has this "test" been confirmed by documenting a Candida problem in those with a high score? How were the score breakdowns determined? What is the sensitivity and specificity?

I scored a 71 and I am quite sure I do not have a problem with yeast. I would suggest that those on Vocalist who could open the attachment view it with a high degree of skepticism. Indeed, I would suggest the whole concept of Candida/yeast related illness be viewed with a high degree of skepticism. I have read some of the popular books that purport to explain much of our problems by blaming yeast. I am underwhelmed by the scientific data provided.

John [name withheld by mgw], MD Medical Director [name withheld by mgw] Health Group, Palmyra, PA

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CANDIDA

From Mike White, California State-Certified Nutrition Educator:
For Dr. John xxxxxx:

Deny probable Candida and you deny strongly suspected cancer precursors and exacerbation of almost every known malady.

Focus on Dr. Karl Donsbach or Dr. Crook's information in their Candida books and argue the point with them. Wait for double blind tests and you will be long dead before the results. The safe natural way of addressing Candida is being taught in natural healing circles. There is a strong grassroots trend against prescription drugs in general and no drug exists that will safely and non toxically rid the body of harmful yeasts that have transformed into parasitic fungi. Stool tests ordered by aware physicians are very much in order.

Try the diets, try the probiotics, try the cleanses but don't try to tell someone that has used this test to discover why they were sick and gotten well. You TOO will be thought of as foolish. This is a free test, and it is not harmful. Do try the Pill Book by Bantam, it is the consumer's perspective of the PDR and discover the negative side effects of prescription drugs in general and see how many diseases are man made. A side effect of a drug is a disease. If you have the side effect and haven't taken the drug it would be called a disease, pure and simple. ALL of these drugs were okayed via scientific testing which is often BAD and/or incomplete scientific testing with often very obvious profit motives.

Prescription drugs are at least the fifth (JAMA 1998) and probably the third leading cause of death in this country.

As in ANY written test there are weak points and strong points. Denying "probable" existence of Candida is not only harmful it can be downright deadly. The less the medical profession addresses the simple, obvious and inexpensive, the more people will stay sick. This is good for the medical business and damned bad for the public. I have used this test too many times with positive results to deny its worth.

Mike

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DEVIATED SEPTUM

Dear Mike,

I am contacting you to ask your advice. I am 65. I have a deviated septum...since birth I have not been able to breathe properly...I have huffed and puffed my way through Ballet, Motherhood and Grandmotherhood...I want to learn to breathe and I don't know if that is possible without undergoing surgery for my deviated septum and extensive retraining...In January I injured my back and when a Chiropractor came to help me he broke four ribs and I now have pneumonia in my left lung where the ribs were broken. Your site was given to me by a friend yesterday when I got back from the hospital (for diagnosis). Of course, I am unable to do the test at this moment...I will do so however as soon as I can. I would like to have some feedback from you. I am not telling story for story's sake, but rather to give you an overall view of the situation.

Thank you. T.H.

From Mike:
Try sleeping with BreatheRight http://www.breatheright.com strips over the bridge of your nose.

The ribs must heal. The chiropractor might be taken to court or at the very least give you a complete refund; This "Rack-em and crack-em" style is often harmful and should be partially replaced with more tissue oriented work such as myofacial and deep tissue. The next chiropractor you use must integrate bodywork. The septum probably must be fixed by surgery or Rolfing. Rolfing may or may not work and will be extremely painful. Perhaps more so than you can handle.

Drink mostly liquids with lots of antioxidants until the ribs heal. Get a few cases of Oxy-Water™. http://www.oxywaterna.com and some #599 E3Live™ to accelerate healing.

EMPHYSEMA

Mike, the bad emphysema has me in its grip. I can barely walk 200 feet. Can you help me?

I read all of your information and pretended I was on the beach watching the ocean just like you said. When I received your study I tried each exercise. I visualized my lungs as hard and crusty and the only way to improve was breaths from my knees to the top of my head with long exhales With a little improvement each day I am attempting to stomach breathe while walking. The more I convince myself that the cause of my improvement is deep breathing -----the more I extend the time I deep breathe each day. I am walking up to one mile daily now. Many thanks, Mike.

From Mike:
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SMOKING DAMAGE REVEALED

I am/was a smoker, who saw your site, took your breathing test and have quit smoking (at least for 2 days and counting). To be able to take a breathing test and see first hand what smoking has done to my breathing capacity was tangible evidence (specific to me, i.e. no way to say that won't happen to me) that smoking is taking my life.

So I am referring this site to people that I know who smoke.

From Mike:
Wonderful. I strongly suggest you also get the Rapid Breathing Improvement program to regain the lung volume that smoking has cost you. It will also help keep you away from smoking. Many smoke to relax and smoke to energize. Breathing properly gets the same results without the tar and nicotine. Recommended Program Level 2 or 3. Level 4 if you feel the need for vitamin supplementation. STILL SMOKING & want to quit? Click here

Mike

SMOKING AND RECOVERING LUNG FUNCTION

I suffer from severe anxiety/panic attacks. I've heard breathing plays a large role in this, but I also would like to know if being an ex-smoker of 10 years, if I can get my "lung health" back? I've been smoke-free for 2 years now...any answers?

From Mike:
Yes you can get your lung health back. I smoked 2 packs of camels a day for 14 years. It takes time though. Do not wait until you are aging before you quit. The sooner the better. Recommended Program

TUBERCULOSIS, PLEURAL EFFUSION

Question I am suffering from plural effusion(tuberculosis. Please suggest me some breathing exercises.

From Mike:
To me, nutrition is the key to TB. Address the breathing development during a strong nutritional program. Without nutrition any TB breathing program will probably fail. See a clinical nutritionist or someone like Raymond Francis at http://www.beyondhealth.com or a highly experienced ND -- Naturopathic Doctor- for the nutritional portion. Recommended Program

VERTIGO (MENIERE'S DISEASE)

I have a thing called Meniere's Disease---extreme dizziness, blind vision, nausea are some of the symptoms. I never know when an attack will occur. I had one this morning in my car on the freeway but started to practice my deep breathing right away and fortunately didn't have to pull over, or worse, get into an accident. Do you have any specific breathing exercises for this problem? Thanks!

From Mike:
I worked with a man who had vertigo. He did not tell me about it. He had gotten it from riding Brahma Bulls. The vertigo left after three sessions never to return. So I cannot say what would work but I do know that when the breath is out of balance everything that is bad CAN occur. And when the breath comes back into balance anything and everything good can and has occurred to restore health and well being. Spontaneous remissions are good examples of that.