BRAIN FOG - How I Cured My Brainfog by Holding My Breath | The Buteyko Method
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In this video I’m going to teach you the simple breath-holding technique that helped me heal my Brain Fog.
This science-backed approach has helped me enormously in my recovery from burnout and long covid. So if you’re feeling foggy, if you are struggling to concentrate or your brain is feeling really sluggish, this video can show you how to go from brain fog, to clarity.
00:00 Intro
01:37 My Brain Fog Story
04:29 Breath Holding benefits for Brain Fog
06:28 Guided Many Small Breath Holds Exercise - Buteyko Breathing
13:51 Next Steps
If you are experiencing brain fog, you know that it can be pretty unpleasant. Some people find that they can’t concentrate, for others it’s a dullness or sense of mental fatigue.
So in this video I’m going to share some of what I’ve learnt from my brain fog journey, how certain types of breathing techniques can help, and then I’ll guide you through one of the exercises so that you can experience it for yourself.
Also, what’s really exciting is that there are a whole group of breathing exercises called the Buteyko Method that can be used to permanently cure brain fog, for some people anyway, so stay tuned to the end of the video, and I’ll give you some more information about those.
Work With Me (1:1 Support)
If you’d like personalised help with brain fog, breathing, or nervous system symptoms, you can work with me online from anywhere in the world:
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Prefer a Course?
My self-paced Buteyko breathing programme teaches the core exercises I used in my own recovery:
https://www.thebuteykomethod.com/buteyko-breathing-courses?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=brainfog_holding_breath&utm_content=course_link
Related Videos You May Find Helpful
Clear Brain Fog With Nasal Breathing Exercises → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XTp2tjJU8c
The Breathing Exercise That Reset My Nervous System → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTZQ1ye9vRM
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Safety:
Breathwork is powerful. It can change your heart rate, your blood pressure and even the PH of your blood. Although this exercise is suitable for most people, please don’t use it if you are pregnant or have any serious health conditions without first consulting your doctor or therapist. Most importantly, listen to your body and take a break or stop if you need to. Also, please don't listen to this recording while driving or operating machinery.
Disclaimer:
The content of this video does not constitute medical or professional advice or services. The primary purpose of this video is to educate and inform. Before making changes to your lifestyle, diet, exercise, drug or supplement routines you must first discuss the changes with your doctor. To reduce the risk of injury, never force or strain during exercises and never listen or watch this video when driving or operating machinery. If you experience pain or discomfort, stop immediately and consult your doctor. Other special cautions may apply to individuals with specific health issues, please consult your doctor if you are uncertain whether the exercises or advice is suitable for you. Any liability, loss or damage in connection with any use of this video, including but not limited to any liability, loss or damage resulting from the performance of the exercises or advice and information given here, is expressly disclaimed. This video is available for private, non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or redistribute this video.
Music:
Howard Harper-Barnes/ The Light from Within / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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