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Breath training focused on nasal breathing and reduced breathing volume to normalize CO2 levels. Theory: chronic hyperventilation causes disease. Teaches tolerance to higher CO2 through breath holds and reduced breathing.
Assessment: Control Pause (CP) test - exhale normally, hold, time until first urge to breathe (not maximal hold)
Healthy CP: 40+ seconds, Most people: 10-25 seconds
Nasal breathing: All breathing through nose only (tape mouth at night if needed)
Reduced breathing exercise: Breathe less than normal (shallower), create slight air hunger, hold for 3-5 minutes
Control Pause practice: Regular CP breath holds throughout day to build CO2 tolerance
Extended breath holds: After normal exhale, hold breath while walking (build up steps/time)
Breathing volume: Reduce minute ventilation (breathe slower, less deeply)
Asthma protocol: At first wheeze sign, do breath hold + nasal breathing instead of inhaler (with medical supervision)
Sleep: Mouth taping to ensure nasal breathing at night
Exercise: Keep nasal breathing even during exercise (builds CP faster)
Progress: Retest CP weekly, goal is 40+ seconds
Developed by Russian MD in 1950s. Widely used in Russia/Australia. Theory: Chronic hyperventilation lowers CO2, constricts blood vessels, reduces oxygen delivery (Bohr effect). Raising CO2 tolerance improves oxygenation paradoxically. Strong evidence for asthma. Mouth taping at night surprisingly effective. "Breathe Less" is counterintuitive but works.
This protocol is documented for educational purposes only. The Gabriel Bullshit Score (GBS) of 75 reflects significant institutional response and controversy. Some alternative health protocols have resulted in serious harm or death.
Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before beginning any treatment. Do not delay or forego proven medical care.
The Gabriel Bullshit Score reflects the magnitude of institutional response, controversy, and documented concerns. Higher scores indicate greater institutional pushback, not necessarily inefficacy. This is a research tool, not medical advice.