CONDITIONS WHICH MAY AFFECTED OXYGEN UPTAKE: Some common factors that compromise the delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the blood stream (hypoxemia) are: • Conditions of the lung such as chronic Bronchitis, emphysema or pneumonia • Cardiopulmonary disorders that result in poor blood flow can compromise blood oxygen levels such as congestive heart failure […]

Chest pain can be a very serious complaint and warrants further investigation. The body is a complex system of organs and systems, the cause of the chest pain may be originating from other areas other than the cardiovascular system. Aside from the heart, other parts of the chest that may cause chest pain are the […]

Some people do have narrow nasal passages which makes breathing practices (pranayama), diaphragm strengthening exercises (Buteyko method) and meditation difficult and frustrating. There may be a structural problem impeding the process of breathing or one of congestion due to mucus or inflammation of the sinuses. An investigative consultation with a medical practitioner is required to […]