Air is the basis of every person’s life. However, few people today know that special breathing techniques can not only improve the body, but also help to cope with various diseases. In this article I want to talk about what the Frolov apparatus is, how it needs to be used correctly.
What it is?
First of all, we need to figure out what we are faced with. So what is a Frolov apparatus? So, it has its short name - TDI-01. It is based on a special breathing technique. During the use of this simulator, a person switches from primary respiration to endogenous respiration. This helps your body to reveal hidden reserves and cope with existing problems. This method is often called yoga for the lazy, because the result is very similar. But the principle of operation is still much simpler.
This device was licensed in 1995 by Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation No. 311.
A few words about breathing
It is worth saying that at the end of the 80s the scientist V.F. created this simulator. Frolov. Endogenous breathing is the basis, the principle of its work. More specifically, using this device, a person changes the breathing technique.
- Regular breathing. In this case, the person breathes through the chest. But this, according to the scientist, is wrong, because at this time the cells are suffering from energy deficiency. Small blood vessels, arteries, and pulmonary alveoli are also affected. A gradual layering of all these processes occurs, as a result of which the body suffers from tissue degradation, atherosclerosis. Also, this all includes the processes of human aging.
- Endogenous breathing is diaphragmatic. In this case, the cells of the body breathe. Their activity increases, they receive a sufficient level of energy for their functioning. All this affects not only the state of tissues, but also the body's immune system. It becomes stronger, more stable. The scientist says that people who have mastered the endogenous breathing technique can count on a long life without diseases and ailments.
Indications for use: Ministry of Health advice
In what situations can I use the Frolov apparatus? So, it is recommended by the Ministry of Health in the following cases:
- For the treatment and prevention of a variety of diseases.
- To increase the adaptive and immune forces of the body.
- For rehabilitation purposes under adverse climatic, professional, environmental and other conditions.
Indications for use: doctor's advice
However, doctors significantly expand this list. So, they believe that the Frolov breathing apparatus can be used to cure diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, immune system, as well as the musculoskeletal system and even metabolism. So, it is especially effective in the following problems:
- Chronic bronchitis. If you use this unit, then sputum is easier to discharge, normal ventilation of the lungs occurs, suffocation and shortness of breath disappear.
- Bronchial asthma. The Frolov apparatus with this problem improves bronchial patency, restores gas exchange, cleanses the lungs. This technique helps patients significantly reduce the intake of hormonal drugs, as well as the period of use of inhalers.
- Focal tuberculosis. In this case, this technique is useful to increase the body's defenses, as well as to improve metabolism.
- Atherosclerosis. This device improves blood circulation, which helps to improve the functioning of diseased organs (heart, blood vessels, brain).
- Coronary heart disease. This technique significantly improves coronary blood flow, as well as metabolic processes in the heart muscle.
- Vegetative dystonia. The breathing technique according to Frolov is able in this case to stop headaches and improve blood circulation in the limbs.
Experts also say that this device perfectly helps to cope with peptic ulcers, various neurotic disorders, diabetes, obesity, osteochondrosis.
The principle of operation of the apparatus
The purpose and principle of operation of the Frolov apparatus is very important information, which you must definitely talk about. How is everything going? So, in this simulator, you must first fill in the water (maximum - 23 ml). This is necessary for the technique itself, since hydraulic resistance will occur on exhalation and inhalation. In the process of training, a certain air mixture will be formed. It will contain carbon dioxide (high content) and oxygen (low content). At the same time, not the chest, as usual, is activated during breathing, but the diaphragm of the patient (i.e. breathing will be abdominal). In this case, the inhalation itself will be very active (should take about 3 seconds), but the exhalation will be slow, smooth (as long as possible, up to 50 seconds). What V.F. Frolov? The simulator must be used daily, it does not take much time. All training should take place in a sitting position. The principle of operation and the technique itself are simple, so that anyone from the age of three can master them.
Breathing modes on the device
How to use the Frolov apparatus? The instruction for its use will tell you all about this. So, you need to start with the fact that there are two main breathing techniques on this simulator:
- Continuous mode. In this case, a person breathes on this simulator without a break the entire lesson.
- Interval For the entire lesson, a person will go through several respiratory cycles. In this case, the breathing order will be as follows: five minutes you need to breathe through the apparatus, then two minutes of rest.
Which mode is better to choose? So, the scientist advises breathing by the interval method. And all because in the first 5 minutes of breathing the human body reaches a peak in activity (relative to the respiration of the cells), in the next two minutes there is rest, return. It is believed that this is more effective if you need to saturate the body with energy.
Preparatory mode
How to use the Frolov breathing apparatus? So, it is worth remembering that far from all people can start working with this simulator without fear. In the event that the patient is seriously ill and cannot get up ( bed rest is prescribed ) or cannot move independently, he will need a special preparatory stage. Its main difference is that you will need to take a breath through your nose. In this case, the volume of water poured into the apparatus, the exhalation length and the time of the session itself will also be different.
First week . The volume of water will be no more than 9 ml, you need to exhale for 4 seconds. The duration of the simulator is 4 minutes.
Second week . The volume of water increases to 11 ml, the exhalation will also be longer and take 6-7 seconds. It takes about 5 minutes to do.
Third week . The volume of water will reach 14 ml, the exhalation length should be 10 seconds, the breathing time should be about 10 minutes.
Fourth week . The volume of water is about 16 ml, you need to exhale for 15 seconds. At the same time, classes can reach 15 minutes.
Fifth to sixth week . The volume of water is 17-20 ml, the expiration length is 16-25 seconds. Operating time on the simulator can reach 25 minutes.
Attention! If, when moving to the next level, a person feels discomfort (shortness of breath, suffocation, dizziness), it’s worthwhile to linger on the previous mode for at least another 7 days. This is the extra time that the patient may need for some reason.
General breathing pattern
How to breathe Frolov's apparatus to all other people (who do not need the preparatory stage, or has it already passed)? So, you need to remember a few simple rules:
- The volume of water should be 20 ml (maximum 23 ml).
- Inhale, exhale through the mouth. At the same time, you need to hold your nose with your hand to avoid even the smallest air leak.
- Inspiration time is approximately 2-3 seconds.
- Exhalation time: in the first days - standard, every new day - +1 second. It is advisable to reach 75 seconds, during which a long and soft exhalation should be carried out.
- Training time. As already mentioned, it is better to use interval technology. In this case, an average of 4-8 approaches will be needed. Five minutes of breathing through the simulator, 2 minutes of a break. Or the training time can be from 10 to 40 minutes.
About increasing expiration
What else did V.F. Frolov talk about? The simulator should be used so that the exhalation length gradually increases. This is very important, since the depth of the body's restructuring, as well as the degree and speed of recovery, depends on this. At the very beginning of training, the exhalation will be extremely short, but over time it will increase. But after a certain time, most patients encounter a certain problem: for some time, it is not possible to increase the exhalation length. This is not scary, you need to continue to train further. After all, it happens that the body provides a certain internal resistance. It is worth remembering that the ideal exhalation length on this simulator is 75 seconds.
Attention!
We figured out how the Frolov apparatus works. Testimonials of patients indicate that the simulator has a positive effect only if the training itself is a pleasure for a person. The breathing process must not be allowed to be associated with discomfort or discomfort. The patient should not have shortness of breath, dizziness, suffocation. In this case, the device will not bring benefits. If this happened, you need to return to an easier level and reduce the length of the exhale - that means the body just did not have time to adapt to the preliminary stage.
Trainer Options
The Frolov apparatus is very simple in its assembly. Its price is also acceptable for everyone, it is about 550-800 rubles (depending on the place of purchase). Its configuration is as follows:
- Glass with a lid.
- Inner chamber with cover.
- A breathing tube with a mouthpiece.
- Mesh nozzle.
A passport, as well as instructions for use, must be attached to the device.
Patient Reviews
It is worth mentioning that clinical trials of this simulator have been conducted for 15 years. And for all this time he has established himself as an excellent apparatus that helps to cope with multiple problems, and also increases the body's defenses. Can the Frolov apparatus be harmful? Negative reviews can sometimes be heard or met among patients. However, here it is necessary to clarify: they are all based on the fact that this simulator was perceived by them as a single medicine, a panacea for getting rid of all ills. But this device is only an assistant, it is not able to overcome alone, for example, atherosclerosis. Only with complex therapy will it have a positive effect on the course of the disease and the patient's condition. What else can you hear from those who used the Frolov apparatus? Negative reviews are often based on the fact that the results of his efforts and work on the simulator are completely invisible to a person. But this does not mean that nothing is happening. Of course, at first it will not be possible to feel a visible surge of strength and health. Everything will happen gradually, slowly. For the body to work properly, its cells must be sufficiently saturated. And this is not a quick process. The same applies to the time of recovery. Everything will not happen in a matter of days or even weeks. It will take months of training before the disease weakens. And only after a certain time the illness will begin to recede. But you need to remember that the efforts are worth it, and the time allocated for training will not be wasted.
Difficulties you may encounter
It often happens that a person, starting to work with a simulator, encounters certain difficulties. What could it be?
- Air leaks through the nose. It is clear that you need to breathe through your mouth. However, to prevent air leaks, the nose must be tightly closed with your hand or with a special clip.
- You need to remember that you need to breathe only the abdominal part. If the chest is “turned on” during inspiration, then the next time you need to wear a tight corset.
- Sick and elderly people can be inhaled through the nose. This was said in 2001 by V.F. Frolov. Indeed, with a sufficiently small vital capacity of the lungs (which is often observed in older people), such an increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the alveolar air is quite harmful.
As a small conclusion, I want to say that the use of this device has only advantages. And when used correctly, it does absolutely no harm.