MANILA, Philippines - The World Health Organization (WHO) reported in 2010 that 388 million people will succumb to chronic diseases as against infectious ones over the next 10 years. The four main chronic diseases are heart ailments, diabetes, cancer, and emphysema, which account for 60 percent of deaths worldwide. WHO said these people would also most likely suffer from mental illnesses.
As chronic diseases become Asia’s leading causes of death, Filipinos, meanwhile, are turning to a scientific treatment that is inexpensive, effective, and lasting to help reverse these diseases — the Buteyko breathing reconditioning program.
Introduced in the country by Jac Vidgen, an Australian senior practitioner with 17 years of experience in teaching the method, Buteyko has helped thousands of Filipinos find immediate relief from the so-called lifestyle diseases: asthma, allergies (rhinitis and excess mucous), sleep apnea, anxiety disorders, hay fever, coughing, and stress.
He has also managed individuals with serious cases of emphysema and COPD, migraine, hypertension, chronic bronchitis, digestive, immune or hormone function disorders. Some used the method to control weight, treat skin disorders, and enhance their sports performance or meditative practices such as yoga.
Learn more about the Buteyko Method as Vidgen holds free introductory lectures on Tuesday, January 17, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, January 22, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., at Living Life Well, 5th Level, Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.
He will also speak on Wednesday, January 18, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at In Touch Community Services, 48-A McKinley Road, Forbes Park (2/F Holy Trinity Church compound across from San Antonio Plaza), Makati City and Thursday, January 19, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at PhilDHRRA Partnership Center, 59 C. Salvador St. (left off B. Gonzales, Katipunan Avenue), Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
He will be at Living Life Well at 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on January 24, 25, 26, 30, and February 7. Next is at PhilDHRRA Partnership Center on January 27, 28, 29, February 4 and 11 at 4 p.m-6 p.m. (except Jan. 27, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.). His last workshop is at In Touch Community Services on January 31, February 1, 2, 6, and 10, 2 p.m-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Vidgen is also available for private consultations and online coaching. Call Jac at 0919-6356060 or 897-1804; e-mail jacvid@gmail.com or log on to www.buteykoasia.com and www.buteykoasia.multiply.com.