Patrick McKeown (author)
Patrick McKeown is an author and the Director of Education and Training at the Buteyko Clinic International. He is mainly known for authoring multiple books on Buteyko method to help children and adults suffering from breathing problems.
Career
Patrick completed his education from Trinity College, Dublin. Having suffered from Asthma at an early age, he had experienced different methods and techniques for treating the disease himself, however, at the age of 26 when he found the Buteyko Method useful in his own treatment, he started working on the technique as a professional as well. He was accredited by the founder of the Buteyko Method, the late Dr KP Buteyko.
Patrick is the founder of The Oxygen Advantage programme, as a part of which he wrote a critically acclaimed book of the same name. Since the release of The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick has worked with athletes including USA track and field sprinters Patrick Feeney, Jade Barber, Chris Giesting. Patric McKeown has authored seven books in his career and has been interviewed on international radio, television and news as a specialist in the field. Patrick has been published as a contributor at the Journal of the American Orthodontic Society.
Books
- The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You.
- Close Your Mouth: Buteyko Clinic Handbook for Perfect Health.
- Sleep with Buteyko: Stop Snoring, Sleep Apnoea and Insomnia, Suitable for Children and Adults.
- Anxiety Free: Stop Worrying and Quieten Your Mind - Featuring the Buteyko Breathing Method and Mindfulness.
- The Complete Instruction to Reverse Asthma, Rhinitis and Snoring Permanently.
- Buteyko Meets Dr Mew: Buteyko Method for Children and Teenagers.
- Asthma Free naturally: Everything You Need to Know to Take Control of Your Asthma.
- ABC to be Asthma Free: Always Breathe Correctly - Buteyko Exercises for Children.
Further reading
- RunnersConnect.net. Use Oxygen more efficiently.
- DentalTown magazine. Nose Breathing for good health, fitness and cranio facial development. Written by Patrick McKeown. September 2013.
- Explore the health benefits of bursting into song. Irish Times 30 July 2013
- Breath of hope for asthma sufferers. Connaught Tribune. March 15, 2013.
- Can We Stop Asthma. Irish Independent. 9 May 2012.
- Is snoring wrecking your marriage? Irish Independent. 19 August 2011.
- Irish Dentist Journal. Cranio Facial changes and mouth breathing. Written by Patrick McKeown. June 2011.
- Irish Times. Breathing new life into wellbeing. September 7, 2010
- Irish Times. Alternative approach to cystic fibrosis. March 10, 2009
- Celtic Connection. After a Lifelong Battle...How I Beat Asthma. June 2009.
- Galway Advertiser, Every Breath you Take. September 11, 2008.
- Irish Times. Concern over high rate of asthmatics. February 1, 2005
- Irish Times. Asthmatics learn to breathe easy. September 7, 2004