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A simple physical relaxation technique
Here is one simple physical method which is designed to be useful in everyday situations: it doesn't aim at deep relaxation or require you to lie down for half an hour! Rather, it aims to reduce unnecessary l...read more
ARDS and how the lungs work...
What Is ARDS? Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is breathing failure that can occur in critically ill persons with underlying illnesses. It is not a specific disease. Instead, it is...read more
Asthma: emergency situations
What Happens in an Acute Attack? In an acute attack, the airways are greatly narrowed by swelling, bronchoconstriction and mucus plugging. It's like running on the spot for a few minutes and...read more
Breathing through a straw...
Can you imagine what it must feel like trying to breathe through a straw? Many asthmatics are familiar with that sensation, as it is what they experience during an asthma attack. Asthma is a particular concer...read more
Explaining asthma to younger children
For young children, asthma is a frightening experience and for parents it can be difficult to explain what’s going on. It is hoped that through this website that you may be in a better position to expla...read more
Rules for living-macrobiotics
We have to be with what is. In every moment of every day, we must be with what is.No matter what is happening, or what we want, we must be with what is.We can not change this. It is always what is, and only what is. What is,...read more
Some information about first aid
Knowing how to give on-the-spot help can save a life. Learn some basic first aid. Enrol on a course run by the British Red Cross or the St John Ambulance Brigade in England, and the St Andrew’s Ambulanc...read more
Symptoms of asthma
Asthma symptoms vary from person to person and within each individual over time. Asthma attacks can range from mild to severe and can change severity at any given time. Symptoms vary dependin...read more
What is tai chi?
Tai chi Tai Chi Ch’aun (usually just known as Tai Chi) is often translated as ‘The Supreme Ultimate’. The ‘form’ consists of a long sequence of flowing movements which are perfo...read more
Yoga: an introduction
What is yoga? Is it standing on your head or sitting cross legged for many hours contemplating your naval? It can be, but it can also be learning to breathe correctly to help de-stress the body. It can be ha...read more
