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Radio New Zealand ran an article on mouth taping on the 19th of September. We have contacted RNZ about inaccuracies and misconceptions in the article but in the meantime, let’s try to set the record straight. More

When ENT specialist Dr Maurice Cottle identified 30 reasons to nose breathe he did not mention nitric oxide (NO). That’s because the role of NO in regulating biological functions in humans was yet to be discovered. More

This guide will help you treat Covid illness effectively at home. Covid-19 should be treated early, with a combination of therapies, and treated aggressively to avoid more serious consequences of the illness. More

In the spring 2014 issue of ‘Allergy Today’ we are told that up to 80 percent of people with asthma have allergic rhinitis. Spring brings pollen and pollen brings debilitating symptoms for thousands of allergy sufferers: asthma, runny nose, bouts of sneezing, itchy eyes, crippling sinus headaches and even flu-like symptoms. More

A group of widely used drugs available over-the-counter and on prescription could be linked to the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s in older adults, a US study has found. More

Did you know there is a proposed bill before government that will significantly reduce the availability of supplements, vitamins, fish oils, probiotics and most herbal health products? More

A study published in July 2021 on the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website may prompt a rethink on how governments respond to COVID-19. More

A role for breathing retraining in the assessment and management of anxiety, sleep and other breathing-related disorders. More

Introduction to Nasal and Diaphragm Breathing More

James Nestor's new book is one of the finest and most thoroughly researched books on breathing that I have read. More

Important considerations in management and acute care of suspected COVID-19 patients More

NO is produced in the paranasal sinuses, a group of four air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity, and could represent an important first line of defence against infection. More

A New York City hospital intensive care doctor's plea to review mechanical ventilator protocols in COVID-SARDS cases has gone viral. More

A video showing Doctor Sarfaraz Munshi from Queen's hospital, London demonstrating a breathing technique to relieve symptoms of COVID-19 coronavirus has gone as viral as the virus itself More

In this video Miki explains how he used a simple breathing technique to overcome exercise-induced asthma during his clinic session. More

An article in the Washington Post from January 2019 reports on a study that confirms what we have been teaching our clients for 17 years... More

Dylan was first referred to my clinic by Dr Leila Masson back in November 2017 when he was eight years old. Fast forward two years after completing the Buteyko course to now... More

This article by Sydney GP, Dr Suzan Berkir is a beauty, and she is not overstating it to say that mouth breathing and its hazards are now at epidemic levels in young children. More

According to research just published, each metered-dose asthma inhaler produces on average between 150kg and 400kg of carbon dioxide a year... More

Glenn White is presenting a Buteyko Breathing Course in Wellington. Book online now. More

This study has previously been reported as a ‘game changer’ but is it just more of the same, while effective, natural, clinically proven drug-reducing interventions are ignored? More

Glenn White is presenting a Buteyko Breathing Course in Auckland. Book online now. More

“Sleep, those little slices of death, how I loathe them.” - Edgar Allan Poe 1809-1849. Was it his vivid, ghoulish imagination that kept him awake at night or something else?... More

Maybe you, like me, have the gene for asthma – and yes, I had daily asthma symptoms from the age of 2 to 42. But what if, like me, you could be free of asthma symptoms and the need for asthma drugs? More

Clinical advances in recent years are leading to a whole new approach in managing and preventing asthma. More

If breathing is instinctual why do so many of us get it wrong? Karyn Henger of Living Well magazine explores the world of breathing; our most vital function. More

Read this inspiring story from Michael Camilleri who joined our breathing course in August 2016 and is now free of asthma and the need for medication. More

How to prevent the onset of an attack rather than treating it after the event? Price R L, J Lung Pulm Respir Res 3(2) More

Article by Dr Joseph Mercola on Buteyko Breathing retraining as a powerful technique for boosting body oxygen, relieving stress and anxiety, a way to help prevent asthma and lower blood pressure. More

The 16th of November was World COPD Day. The WHO estimates COPD will be the third major cause of death in the world by 2030. Awareness leading to early detection and good self-management can make a huge difference in managing this disorder. Glenn has produced a free guide with handy tips that can help keep this deadly disease at bay. More

Glenn is presenting a free Buteyko Breathing seminar in collaboration with Asthma Auckland in October. More

Glenn is presenting a free Buteyko Breathing Seminar at Asthma Wellington in November. More

Breathing exercises and specifically the Buteyko method are endorsed in the updated 2016 SIGN 153 – British Guideline on the management of asthma. More

Glenn is presenting a Buteyko Breathing Course at Asthma Auckland. More

Glenn is presenting a Buteyko Breathing Course at Asthma Wellington. More

Glenn White is running courses specifically for health professionals in August/September. More

Glenn is presenting a free Buteyko Breathing seminar at Asthma Wellington in September. More

A small and weak-looking jaw, forward head posture, lip incompetency (unable to seal), small, dysfunctional nostrils and under-developed or set-back jaw are just five of many avoidable consequences of long-term mouth-breathing. More

Glenn is presenting a Buteyko Breathing seminar and two courses in Cambridge starting 4th July. More

Glenn is presenting a Buteyko Breathing seminar at the Wellington Regional Asthma Society and two courses the following week. More

Today Tuesday 3rd May is World Asthma Day and I want to do more than just raise awareness about asthma. What if asthma doesn’t have to be for a lifetime? More

Glenn has been invited to present seminars and workshops at the Overseas Family School (OFS) in Singapore 5-11 May More

More reason than ever for snorers to address their snoring and sleep apnoea More

Letter sent to the New Zealand Herald, 8th March 2016 More

Dr Dan Hanson of Heal Dental in Queensland and Glenn White are presenting a weekend workshop for health professionals in Alice Springs, Australia. More

An Otago University study shows sleeping with your mouth open can make your saliva acidic and lead to tooth decay. More

Glenn has just completed breathing workshops for 48 dental practitioners at Duckling Dental in Shizuoka, Japan. Dentists in Japan are recognising the link between mouth breathing and dental disorders, and the importance of incorporating breathing retraining programmes in their treatments. We have had an enthusiastic response to these workshops and plan to run more at Duckling Dental in the near future. Glenn is also planning practitioner training in Japan. More

A full video of the presentation Glenn gave at the New Zealand Respiratory Conference, 6th November 2015 is available online. More

It is good to see the importance of functional breathing getting some press. However, all too often that advice invariably ends up contributing to the problem. More

Glenn is presenting "A new approach to dealing with asthma, allergies, hay fever, sleep apnoea, insomnia and stress". 7pm-8.30pm, 30th November. More