From the Chicago Tribune, something differant
"Health and fitness gift ideas
In Sunday's Chicago Tribune, we ran a list of my 10 favorite health and fitness gifts under $25.
But if you can spend a little more, here are a few more ideas:
(I'll be updating this periodically over the next several weeks. Send your ideas to jdeardorff@tribune.com or add them to the comments below.)
Nike+ iPod Sport Kit ($29)
If you know someone who’s already navigating the lakefront with an iPod Nano, Nike+ is a possible gift option. Developed in partnership with Apple, Nike+ works with the nano to tell runners everything they need to know, like how far, how fast, calories burned and more. When runners get home, they can connect to nikeplus.com to see their stats, set goals, download music, challenge friends and compete in virtual races around the world. Available at Nike.com, Niketown (669 N Michigan) and select retailers.
Gift membership to the Active Transportation Alliance ($30)
Formerly known as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, the one-year membership includes a handy Chicagoland Bicycle Map, 10 issues of the ModeShift newsletter, discounts at more than 100 local businesses, and up-to-date information on biking, walking and transit in Chicagoland. activetrans.org or call 312-427-3325.
"YOU: BEING BEAUTIFUL" by Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz. ($26.95) The latest best-seller from the YOU guys who have entertained us about dieting, aging and how the body works. This time, they explain the biology behind looking, feeling and being our best. The book covers everything from the biggest manicure mistakes to how to beat back pain and improve your posture. Added bonus: Buy the book and quickly read through it for other gift ideas, including fresh walnuts, green tea, garlic, turmeric, chia seeds, pedicure tools, chin-up bar, exercise videos or an acupressure bracelet.
Art Dealer, $24.95. A favorite among the clever people behind "Marbles The Brain Store," Art Dealer is a CD created by a cognitive psychologist that uses scientifically-tested memory training principles to improve visual perception, memory and attention skills. In the game, you play an art lover who is given a once in a lifetime opportunity: To attend a series of private sales where you have a chance to buy over 1,000 masterpieces by 20 of the world's most influential artists. You can try and corner the market while managing your money and spotting forgeries. Works with all PCs (no MAC version yet) and adapts to a player's level of expertise. Marblesthebrainstore.com, 312-494-7769.
The Resistance Toning Kit $29.99. Designed to "strengthen and tone the entire body," the kit from the Chicago-based company Natural Fitness comes with a burst-resistant exercise ball, adjustable resistance tubes and ankle cuffs and workout DVD starring local fitness expert and certified trainer Andrea Metcalf. The products are non-toxic and phthalate-free and the resistant tubes are eco-friendly.Find Natural Fitness products at Relax the Back, 773-348-2225, Whole Foods, Chicago Home Fitness, 773-770-0162. For more dealer locations or to order direct, go to Naturalfitnessinc.com; 312-376-0206.
Healthgifts.com. ($24.95 and up). It's cheaper to make your own. But this eco-friendly gift basket company started by nutritionist Randi Luckman uses products from vendors with a commitment to the environment. They even use biodegradable packaging. Unlike most gift basket companies, HealthGifts is health-based rather than holiday-based and will customize a basket. "The ''Take Heart' basket "provides nutrients for the heart, as well as primers for stress reduction and cardiovascular exercise," said Luckman. "'Flash in the Pan' [for menopausal women] contains tools for combating cholesterol, cellulite, sleeplessness, and loss of bone density. Even 'Raising the Bar' ($24.95)— the chocolate-lovers basket — spotlights fairly-traded, organic cacao grown through sustainable resources." Call 1-866-574-9517 or go to the Web site.
Manduka's PROlite yoga mat ($68). An eco-friendly yoga mat with a lifetime guarantee. Has non-slip fabric and good cushioning. Here's where you can find it in Illinois.
PortaPocket, ($11 to $24). Have you ever pulled a tampon out of your purse thinking it was a pen? If so, try this strap-on carrying case with a detchable pocket that can be worn directly ON your person...over or under your clothes on your calf, thigh, ankle, arm, or waist. It's also good for IDs, money, credit cards, keys, make-up, etc. Kendra Kroll came up with the idea after dropping a tampon while in the free weight room at her gym. But it's not just for feminie hygiene. Sizes are available for passports, cell phones, music players--and even for medical devices like insulin pumps and inhalers. A size for an EpiPen is in the works as well. Visit or order at portapocket or undercoversolutions.com."
Bye for now
Paul
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Causes of Low Back Pain
From "back Pain", on the web comes the following
"Causes Of Low Back Pain
December 7, 2008 · Filed Under Back Pain Relief, Low Back Pain During Pregnancy, low back pain
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the most common problem of men and women who are active in the work place.
So great tips on how to prevent it is a welcome piece of information.
It is one of the most common problem of active men and women.
Low back pain has several causes. It can be caused by a strain or sprain of your low back muscles and ligaments.
It can be caused by a postural situation like a sway back problem know as exaggerated lumbar lordosis, the convexity of the curve is towards the front part of the lumbar spine.
Developmental causes known as scoliosis can cause low back pain For people that are heavy lifters, low back pain can be caused by strain/sprain of the muscles and ligaments of the low back or it can be due to a herniated disc or discs.
For people above forty years old, degenerative changes of the spine (osteoarthritis) are common causes of back pain. Inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis which can affect all ages, can also cause low-back pain., associated with pain in multiple joints of the body.
Tumors , benign or malignant or metatastatic neoplasm that affect the vertebral bodies can also cause low back pain.There are more causes of low back pain which are beyond the scope of this article.
My discussion about the seven great tips on how to prevent low back pain is directed to
The non-structural causes of low back pain which are common in an active person’s life
Some structural causes of low back pain that I mentioned above can be prevented, but those that that has already produced structural changes in the vertebra and vertebral discs or muscles along the spinal column cannot usually be prevented.
Herniated Discs or ruptured discs can sometimes be prevented by proper lifting habits, unless these are cdaused by accidents. An accident is defined as a situation that cannot be foresee, and if foreseen, it cannot be prevented.
So I will confine my discussion to the prevention of low back pain due to common non-structural causes like, sprains, strains, sway-back and I will touch on prevention of herniated discs.
Here are the 7 great tips on how to prevent common causes of low back pain..
1.Correct your sway back (lordosis) situation. You can do this by pelvic tilts exercises and strengthening the abdominal muscles. Lie down on the firm bed with hips and knees bent, both feet on bed. Tilt your pelvis forwards so that your low back is flat on bed, hold this for 5 seconds then relax for 5 seconds and repeat 25 times. Then tilt your pelvis, then try to touch the top of your knees with both hands, hold for 5 seconds, relax, rest for r5 seconds and repeat for 25 times. Do these twice a day.
2. Correct weak abdominal muscles by exercises. Women who just gave birth to babies have weak abdominals, so they need the abdominal strengthening exercises. Shortly after delivery.
3. Avoid or correct overweight problems that promote protruding abdomen and weak abdominal muscles.
4.Proper Lifting Habits. Be sure that when you lift something heavy from the floor, you have to tilt your pelvis, tighten the abdominal muscles, keep the low back straight, bend your knees before lifting the weight. This practice of proper lifting habits can save you from herniated or ruptured discs.
5.Be sure to tilt your pelvis, tighten the abdominal muscles when you are standing or bending like in brushing your teeth.
6. Before pulling or pushing heavy stuff, you have to tilt your pelvis, tighten your abdominal muscles before you push or pull This can also save you from herniating or rupturing your discs in your low back.. .
7. General body conditioning and physical fitness and avoidance or correction of overweight problem are important in the prevention of common causes of low back pain."
Hope you enjoyed this.
For more on back pain go to http://www.backpainloss.com
Paul
"Causes Of Low Back Pain
December 7, 2008 · Filed Under Back Pain Relief, Low Back Pain During Pregnancy, low back pain
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the most common problem of men and women who are active in the work place.
So great tips on how to prevent it is a welcome piece of information.
It is one of the most common problem of active men and women.
Low back pain has several causes. It can be caused by a strain or sprain of your low back muscles and ligaments.
It can be caused by a postural situation like a sway back problem know as exaggerated lumbar lordosis, the convexity of the curve is towards the front part of the lumbar spine.
Developmental causes known as scoliosis can cause low back pain For people that are heavy lifters, low back pain can be caused by strain/sprain of the muscles and ligaments of the low back or it can be due to a herniated disc or discs.
For people above forty years old, degenerative changes of the spine (osteoarthritis) are common causes of back pain. Inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis which can affect all ages, can also cause low-back pain., associated with pain in multiple joints of the body.
Tumors , benign or malignant or metatastatic neoplasm that affect the vertebral bodies can also cause low back pain.There are more causes of low back pain which are beyond the scope of this article.
My discussion about the seven great tips on how to prevent low back pain is directed to
The non-structural causes of low back pain which are common in an active person’s life
Some structural causes of low back pain that I mentioned above can be prevented, but those that that has already produced structural changes in the vertebra and vertebral discs or muscles along the spinal column cannot usually be prevented.
Herniated Discs or ruptured discs can sometimes be prevented by proper lifting habits, unless these are cdaused by accidents. An accident is defined as a situation that cannot be foresee, and if foreseen, it cannot be prevented.
So I will confine my discussion to the prevention of low back pain due to common non-structural causes like, sprains, strains, sway-back and I will touch on prevention of herniated discs.
Here are the 7 great tips on how to prevent common causes of low back pain..
1.Correct your sway back (lordosis) situation. You can do this by pelvic tilts exercises and strengthening the abdominal muscles. Lie down on the firm bed with hips and knees bent, both feet on bed. Tilt your pelvis forwards so that your low back is flat on bed, hold this for 5 seconds then relax for 5 seconds and repeat 25 times. Then tilt your pelvis, then try to touch the top of your knees with both hands, hold for 5 seconds, relax, rest for r5 seconds and repeat for 25 times. Do these twice a day.
2. Correct weak abdominal muscles by exercises. Women who just gave birth to babies have weak abdominals, so they need the abdominal strengthening exercises. Shortly after delivery.
3. Avoid or correct overweight problems that promote protruding abdomen and weak abdominal muscles.
4.Proper Lifting Habits. Be sure that when you lift something heavy from the floor, you have to tilt your pelvis, tighten the abdominal muscles, keep the low back straight, bend your knees before lifting the weight. This practice of proper lifting habits can save you from herniated or ruptured discs.
5.Be sure to tilt your pelvis, tighten the abdominal muscles when you are standing or bending like in brushing your teeth.
6. Before pulling or pushing heavy stuff, you have to tilt your pelvis, tighten your abdominal muscles before you push or pull This can also save you from herniating or rupturing your discs in your low back.. .
7. General body conditioning and physical fitness and avoidance or correction of overweight problem are important in the prevention of common causes of low back pain."
Hope you enjoyed this.
For more on back pain go to http://www.backpainloss.com
Paul
Sunday, 7 December 2008
More about exercise.
Here is an article from a paper, The Press, York England
"It’s such a pain in the... back
8:27am Saturday 6th December 2008
By Sara Hawthorn »
IN THE mad rush to the shops, now those vital few VAT pennies have been shaved off, try and remember to lift all those jampacked shopping bags correctly or Christmas may be far from merry.
In the UK, it is estimated that five million working days are lost every year as a result of back pain, which costs the NHS more than £1 billion a year to treat. Anyone who has suffered from this affliction has my sympathy.
Pain in this core area of the body can be debilitating, frustrating and depressing. And it is one of the worst for conflicting advice on the best course of action to take.
I’ve had back problems for years and have seen doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, acupuncturists and massage therapists to try and get rid of the constant pain.
I’ve had painkillers so strong you could have told me the world was ending in five minutes and I’d have smiled serenely and blown a raspberry, acupuncture needles in bizarre places, and my neck twisted in such a violent way I could have sworn my head was going to come clean off.
Each treatment gave me relief in one way or another, and I was so grateful just to be able to move without cranking myself upright like an old clockwork doll or get a decent night’s sleep.
In fact, I had so many people prodding and poking me I began to get fascinated by the mechanics of the body and ended up taking myself off to college.
We really are remarkable, at least in the way our bodies work, and yet in these days of office jobs and games console exercising, it is easy to see why our bodies are packing in on us.
The human body, and backs in particular, is not designed for being hunched over desks or slumped in front of the television.
Hints and tips about good posture and benefits of exercise are easily available, but if you are hobbling around bent double, then trying to sit with your shoulders back and spine in a natural ‘s’ curve is laughable.
One thing that professionals seem to agree on is that resting and doing nothing is not the thing to do. Yet I’ve also found that what works for one person, won’t necessarily work for another. It makes sense; causes are different and therefore treatments can differ too.
However, I often think that problems such as back pain can be brushed under the carpet (providing that the afflicted can bend down that far) and not taken seriously or can turn into more of a psychological condition.
Now that’s not saying people are faking, rather that the presence of pain has been adopted into the mindset and it’s hard to get out of the habit of always expecting it.
Plus there is a tendency to pop a few drugs (remember the above mentioned horse tranquilisers?) and get on with it. Which is great for a slot of four to six hours, but doesn’t really do anything to tackle the underlying problem.
Many statistics estimate that between 80 to 85 per cent of people will suffer with back pain at some point in their lives. That’s a lot of people chucking ibuprofen down their necks.
Campaigns tackling back pain are becoming more prolific, but it’s a bit like the five portions of fruit and veg a day debacle – everyone knows what they should do, but few of us manage it.
For the record, I heard that we are actually meant to eat eight portions a day, but the powers that be decided our heads would probably explode if we had to force that much down and decided to go with five.
I’m as guilty as the next person; even more so as I’ve trained to help other people with such problems.
It’s always the small changes that can have the biggest impact over long periods of time but, as I’ve mentioned, breaking the bad habits is continuously the hardest part.
So if you’ve been hunched over reading this column and feel that nagging twinge in your neck, middle, or lower back, get up and do some stretching and make those muscles work. (No, playing the Wii doesn’t count!) "
That last comment is a blow! I have been "playing" at exercising on the Wii, I still get tired.
Note for anyone, on the new year I will produce a book on exercise at home, the aim is to show how you can start a fitness campaing, at home. No gym fees, or Gym visits, unless you want to.
I hope to produce a simple introduction to fitness, and then go on to produce a bigger, all bells and whistles product later in the year.
If anyone has any comments about this or anything, let me know.
Love as always
Paul
PS More about exercise and back pain, try http://www.backpainloss.com
"It’s such a pain in the... back
8:27am Saturday 6th December 2008
By Sara Hawthorn »
IN THE mad rush to the shops, now those vital few VAT pennies have been shaved off, try and remember to lift all those jampacked shopping bags correctly or Christmas may be far from merry.
In the UK, it is estimated that five million working days are lost every year as a result of back pain, which costs the NHS more than £1 billion a year to treat. Anyone who has suffered from this affliction has my sympathy.
Pain in this core area of the body can be debilitating, frustrating and depressing. And it is one of the worst for conflicting advice on the best course of action to take.
I’ve had back problems for years and have seen doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, acupuncturists and massage therapists to try and get rid of the constant pain.
I’ve had painkillers so strong you could have told me the world was ending in five minutes and I’d have smiled serenely and blown a raspberry, acupuncture needles in bizarre places, and my neck twisted in such a violent way I could have sworn my head was going to come clean off.
Each treatment gave me relief in one way or another, and I was so grateful just to be able to move without cranking myself upright like an old clockwork doll or get a decent night’s sleep.
In fact, I had so many people prodding and poking me I began to get fascinated by the mechanics of the body and ended up taking myself off to college.
We really are remarkable, at least in the way our bodies work, and yet in these days of office jobs and games console exercising, it is easy to see why our bodies are packing in on us.
The human body, and backs in particular, is not designed for being hunched over desks or slumped in front of the television.
Hints and tips about good posture and benefits of exercise are easily available, but if you are hobbling around bent double, then trying to sit with your shoulders back and spine in a natural ‘s’ curve is laughable.
One thing that professionals seem to agree on is that resting and doing nothing is not the thing to do. Yet I’ve also found that what works for one person, won’t necessarily work for another. It makes sense; causes are different and therefore treatments can differ too.
However, I often think that problems such as back pain can be brushed under the carpet (providing that the afflicted can bend down that far) and not taken seriously or can turn into more of a psychological condition.
Now that’s not saying people are faking, rather that the presence of pain has been adopted into the mindset and it’s hard to get out of the habit of always expecting it.
Plus there is a tendency to pop a few drugs (remember the above mentioned horse tranquilisers?) and get on with it. Which is great for a slot of four to six hours, but doesn’t really do anything to tackle the underlying problem.
Many statistics estimate that between 80 to 85 per cent of people will suffer with back pain at some point in their lives. That’s a lot of people chucking ibuprofen down their necks.
Campaigns tackling back pain are becoming more prolific, but it’s a bit like the five portions of fruit and veg a day debacle – everyone knows what they should do, but few of us manage it.
For the record, I heard that we are actually meant to eat eight portions a day, but the powers that be decided our heads would probably explode if we had to force that much down and decided to go with five.
I’m as guilty as the next person; even more so as I’ve trained to help other people with such problems.
It’s always the small changes that can have the biggest impact over long periods of time but, as I’ve mentioned, breaking the bad habits is continuously the hardest part.
So if you’ve been hunched over reading this column and feel that nagging twinge in your neck, middle, or lower back, get up and do some stretching and make those muscles work. (No, playing the Wii doesn’t count!) "
That last comment is a blow! I have been "playing" at exercising on the Wii, I still get tired.
Note for anyone, on the new year I will produce a book on exercise at home, the aim is to show how you can start a fitness campaing, at home. No gym fees, or Gym visits, unless you want to.
I hope to produce a simple introduction to fitness, and then go on to produce a bigger, all bells and whistles product later in the year.
If anyone has any comments about this or anything, let me know.
Love as always
Paul
PS More about exercise and back pain, try http://www.backpainloss.com
Friday, 5 December 2008
Speaking, Stress and Back Ache
Hi Everyone
Have you ever had to stand up and give a speech, to colleagues, at a function be it work related, friends or family?
I remember my wedding standing up and talking and being very afraid. I have given some work related presentations, some good, some not so good. So I thought I would go on a short course.
There is a book to go with the course, very good and for inf go to http://www.youcanspeakwithconfidence.com/course/
I didn't come at all prepaired, in fact not prepared at all. There were 3 presentations in all, per person. My first was hurried and poor, about inter net marketing, SEO (search engine optimisation) and making the most of Google adds.
Quite a boring choice. The second presentation was supposed to be a refinement of the first, which everyone else did. I threw my first speech away and talked about backs, how to care for them and nutrition and exercise. A much more interseting, from the students point of view, presentation.
The final speech was a suprise, stand up and talk about a buisness. I managed to make a funeral buisness sound funny.
Two of us were chosen to stand up and talk about any subject, using a mind map as notes. I chose my version of the history of Martial Arts, with special referance to Yoshinkan Aikido.
I noticed after tge first speech that I was nervous, tense and had shoulder and back pains. After the second, slightly more pain, but no more for the rest of the day.
I got home and used EFT to tap away the pain and give a general boost.
I feel if I had been prepared, had reherarsed the speeches then I would, probably, had a pain free day.
Still I learned some valuable lessons, the speaking book has given me more tips and I can now speak with confidence and avoid stress and back pains.
Best Wishes.
Paul
For more information on back pains, as usual please refer to http:www.backpainloss.com
Have you ever had to stand up and give a speech, to colleagues, at a function be it work related, friends or family?
I remember my wedding standing up and talking and being very afraid. I have given some work related presentations, some good, some not so good. So I thought I would go on a short course.
There is a book to go with the course, very good and for inf go to http://www.youcanspeakwithconfidence.com/course/
I didn't come at all prepaired, in fact not prepared at all. There were 3 presentations in all, per person. My first was hurried and poor, about inter net marketing, SEO (search engine optimisation) and making the most of Google adds.
Quite a boring choice. The second presentation was supposed to be a refinement of the first, which everyone else did. I threw my first speech away and talked about backs, how to care for them and nutrition and exercise. A much more interseting, from the students point of view, presentation.
The final speech was a suprise, stand up and talk about a buisness. I managed to make a funeral buisness sound funny.
Two of us were chosen to stand up and talk about any subject, using a mind map as notes. I chose my version of the history of Martial Arts, with special referance to Yoshinkan Aikido.
I noticed after tge first speech that I was nervous, tense and had shoulder and back pains. After the second, slightly more pain, but no more for the rest of the day.
I got home and used EFT to tap away the pain and give a general boost.
I feel if I had been prepared, had reherarsed the speeches then I would, probably, had a pain free day.
Still I learned some valuable lessons, the speaking book has given me more tips and I can now speak with confidence and avoid stress and back pains.
Best Wishes.
Paul
For more information on back pains, as usual please refer to http:www.backpainloss.com
Thursday, 4 December 2008
Reflux pains
Hi there.
Not my useual subject today,something from Canada.com. quite an intersting subject, take a look
"The Facts on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is the backflow of stomach contents (including stomach acid) upward into the esophagus, which is the swallowing tube that extends from the mouth to the stomach. The lining of the stomach protects the stomach from the effects of its own acids. Because the esophagus lacks a similar protective lining, stomach acid that flows backward (refluxes) into it causes heartburn (also called dyspepsia).
Many people experience heartburn occasionally; however, people who get severe heartburn several times a week are considered to have GERD. The condition affects 29% of people in Canada.
Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
GERD occurs when the sphincter, a valve (called the lower esophageal sphincter or "LES") that normally keeps acid in the stomach, isn't functioning properly. Acid that moves from the stomach into the esophagus damages its protective lining and causes inflammation and pain. Risk factors are characteristics that may increase your chance for developing a condition. Risk factors for GERD include:
age (over 50 years old)
being overweight or obese
eating and drinking certain types of foods and drinks (see below)
having excess abdominal mass
pregnancy
smoking
taking certain medications (e.g., NSAIDs, ASA, corticosteroids)
The following foods can cause symptoms of GERD, but may not necessarily cause GERD itself:
alcoholic drinks
chocolate
coffee, tea, cola
foods with high acid content (e.g., tomatoes, orange juice)
fried or fatty foods
garlic
onions
peppermint
spicy foods
Some researchers believe that GERD is associated with a condition called hiatus hernia in which a portion of the stomach lining pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. People with severe GERD almost always have a hiatus hernia.
Symptoms and Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The main symptom of GERD is heartburn, a burning pain behind the breastbone that can travel to the back of the throat. The pain can last up to two hours and is often worsened by eating, lying down, or bending over.
Because heartburn and a heart attack have similar symptoms, it is important to note their differences. For someone having a heart attack, burning pain travels progressively down the left arm or both arms. For someone with GERD, the burning pain is localized to the upper chest. In addition, exercise may worsen the chest pain for someone having a heart attack (or someone with heart disease), while rest and certain medications may help to relieve it. On the other hand, the burning pain associated with GERD is usually not affected by physical activity. In any case, even people with characteristic features of GERD may require tests to ensure the symptoms are not being caused by a heart attack.
Other symptoms of GERD include a sour or bitter taste in the throat or back of the mouth, belching, and upset stomach or vomiting. Symptoms of GERD are generally worse after meals.
If GERD is not well managed, other complications can arise over time. These include:
esophageal strictures (scarring of the lining of the esophagus) that reduce the diameter of the esophagus, making swallowing difficult
pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat), which affects the vocal chords and can alter a person's voice and speech
dental problems such as an increased risk of cavities or teeth damage, due to the acid reflux
asthma, especially in adults
Barrett's hyperplasia or Barrett's esophagus, which occurs when abnormal healing takes place after an ulcer has destroyed an area of the esophageal lining. The usual lining is replaced with tissue like that found in the stomach or intestine. People with this condition may be at a higher risk of developing cancer of the esophagus over time.
In this factsheet: The Facts on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Symptoms and Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Diagnosing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Treating and Preventing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Diagnosing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Only people with severe chronic heartburn are likely to be tested for GERD. Doctors will often take a series of X-rays of the stomach to look for other possible problems, such as peptic ulcers. There are also tests to measure the pH (acidity) of the esophagus and the internal pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The most important diagnostic tool is the endoscope, a fibre-optic tube passed down the throat that permits the doctor to see the inside of the esophagus.
People who have had regular or daily heartburn for five years or more should be tested for Barrett's esophagus. Many doctors check their patients who have this condition every year or two, looking for changes that may eventually develop into cancerous growths.
Treating and Preventing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Most symptoms of GERD can be managed with a combination of medications and lifestyle changes. Surgery is reserved for people with severe complications but is needed only rarely.
Medications that can be used to reduce stomach acid include antacids and H2-antagonists (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine).* For people with more severe conditions or ulcers, or for people whose symptoms do not improve with these medications, another group of medications called proton pump inhibitors may be used (e.g., omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole, rabeprazole).
For some people, a group of medications called prokinetic agents are used to help move the stomach content through the bowels and prevent any backward flow (e.g., metoclopramide, domperidone).
In addition to medications, symptoms of GERD can be improved further by making one or more lifestyle changes, such as:
eat meals earlier, especially dinner
eat smaller meals more frequently, instead of two or three large meals
avoid lying down within two or three hours after meals
reduce alcohol and caffeine intake
stop smoking
lose excess weight
exercise regularly
place the head of your bed six inches higher than the foot of the bed
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist about these treatment options.
If you have GERD, the medication your doctor recommends will depend on the severity of your symptoms and condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist about which medication or combination of medications is appropriate for you.
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*All medications have both common (generic) and brand names. The brand name is what a specific manufacturer calls the product (e.g., Tylenol®). The common name is the medical name for the medication (e.g., acetaminophen). A medication may have many brand names, but only one common name. This article lists medications by their common names. For more information on brand names, speak with your doctor or pharmacist."
Although this is not a normal back pain related subject, I hope it is of interest and value. General health can and does have an impact on back pain.
For more information on back pain pleas goto: www.backpainloss.com and have fun
Be well
Paul
Not my useual subject today,something from Canada.com. quite an intersting subject, take a look
"The Facts on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is the backflow of stomach contents (including stomach acid) upward into the esophagus, which is the swallowing tube that extends from the mouth to the stomach. The lining of the stomach protects the stomach from the effects of its own acids. Because the esophagus lacks a similar protective lining, stomach acid that flows backward (refluxes) into it causes heartburn (also called dyspepsia).
Many people experience heartburn occasionally; however, people who get severe heartburn several times a week are considered to have GERD. The condition affects 29% of people in Canada.
Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
GERD occurs when the sphincter, a valve (called the lower esophageal sphincter or "LES") that normally keeps acid in the stomach, isn't functioning properly. Acid that moves from the stomach into the esophagus damages its protective lining and causes inflammation and pain. Risk factors are characteristics that may increase your chance for developing a condition. Risk factors for GERD include:
age (over 50 years old)
being overweight or obese
eating and drinking certain types of foods and drinks (see below)
having excess abdominal mass
pregnancy
smoking
taking certain medications (e.g., NSAIDs, ASA, corticosteroids)
The following foods can cause symptoms of GERD, but may not necessarily cause GERD itself:
alcoholic drinks
chocolate
coffee, tea, cola
foods with high acid content (e.g., tomatoes, orange juice)
fried or fatty foods
garlic
onions
peppermint
spicy foods
Some researchers believe that GERD is associated with a condition called hiatus hernia in which a portion of the stomach lining pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. People with severe GERD almost always have a hiatus hernia.
Symptoms and Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The main symptom of GERD is heartburn, a burning pain behind the breastbone that can travel to the back of the throat. The pain can last up to two hours and is often worsened by eating, lying down, or bending over.
Because heartburn and a heart attack have similar symptoms, it is important to note their differences. For someone having a heart attack, burning pain travels progressively down the left arm or both arms. For someone with GERD, the burning pain is localized to the upper chest. In addition, exercise may worsen the chest pain for someone having a heart attack (or someone with heart disease), while rest and certain medications may help to relieve it. On the other hand, the burning pain associated with GERD is usually not affected by physical activity. In any case, even people with characteristic features of GERD may require tests to ensure the symptoms are not being caused by a heart attack.
Other symptoms of GERD include a sour or bitter taste in the throat or back of the mouth, belching, and upset stomach or vomiting. Symptoms of GERD are generally worse after meals.
If GERD is not well managed, other complications can arise over time. These include:
esophageal strictures (scarring of the lining of the esophagus) that reduce the diameter of the esophagus, making swallowing difficult
pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat), which affects the vocal chords and can alter a person's voice and speech
dental problems such as an increased risk of cavities or teeth damage, due to the acid reflux
asthma, especially in adults
Barrett's hyperplasia or Barrett's esophagus, which occurs when abnormal healing takes place after an ulcer has destroyed an area of the esophageal lining. The usual lining is replaced with tissue like that found in the stomach or intestine. People with this condition may be at a higher risk of developing cancer of the esophagus over time.
In this factsheet: The Facts on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Symptoms and Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Diagnosing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Treating and Preventing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Diagnosing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Only people with severe chronic heartburn are likely to be tested for GERD. Doctors will often take a series of X-rays of the stomach to look for other possible problems, such as peptic ulcers. There are also tests to measure the pH (acidity) of the esophagus and the internal pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The most important diagnostic tool is the endoscope, a fibre-optic tube passed down the throat that permits the doctor to see the inside of the esophagus.
People who have had regular or daily heartburn for five years or more should be tested for Barrett's esophagus. Many doctors check their patients who have this condition every year or two, looking for changes that may eventually develop into cancerous growths.
Treating and Preventing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Most symptoms of GERD can be managed with a combination of medications and lifestyle changes. Surgery is reserved for people with severe complications but is needed only rarely.
Medications that can be used to reduce stomach acid include antacids and H2-antagonists (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine).* For people with more severe conditions or ulcers, or for people whose symptoms do not improve with these medications, another group of medications called proton pump inhibitors may be used (e.g., omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole, rabeprazole).
For some people, a group of medications called prokinetic agents are used to help move the stomach content through the bowels and prevent any backward flow (e.g., metoclopramide, domperidone).
In addition to medications, symptoms of GERD can be improved further by making one or more lifestyle changes, such as:
eat meals earlier, especially dinner
eat smaller meals more frequently, instead of two or three large meals
avoid lying down within two or three hours after meals
reduce alcohol and caffeine intake
stop smoking
lose excess weight
exercise regularly
place the head of your bed six inches higher than the foot of the bed
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist about these treatment options.
If you have GERD, the medication your doctor recommends will depend on the severity of your symptoms and condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist about which medication or combination of medications is appropriate for you.
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*All medications have both common (generic) and brand names. The brand name is what a specific manufacturer calls the product (e.g., Tylenol®). The common name is the medical name for the medication (e.g., acetaminophen). A medication may have many brand names, but only one common name. This article lists medications by their common names. For more information on brand names, speak with your doctor or pharmacist."
Although this is not a normal back pain related subject, I hope it is of interest and value. General health can and does have an impact on back pain.
For more information on back pain pleas goto: www.backpainloss.com and have fun
Be well
Paul
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Marine Omega 3 oils and back pain
This is not meant as an advert, just information, from Natural News.
"NaturalNews) I'm very particular about the products I recommend on NaturalNews, and I'm even more discerning about ones I personally stake my reputation on. When I first announced the launch of Moxxor in October, I was unable to bring you the full story on the pain relieving properties of Moxxor because the product was so new, and few people had tried it.
But now, the word is out: Moxxor offers revolutionary nutritional support for many people suffering from the pain resulting from inflammation. And in this article, I'm going to let users of Moxxor speak for themselves!
What you're about to read here are true -- yet astonishing -- testimonials from people using Moxxor right now to greatly improve the quality of their lives. Since taking Moxxor daily, many people have been able to take up exercise again for the first time in years. They've seen pain vanish that they thought would never go away. They've greatly improved mobility, and they've experienced significant improvements in cognitive function and neurological health.
Notably, many people have been able to get off pain medications that were previously threatening their health. Both prescription and non-prescription painkillers can be quite deadly, as 16,500 Americans are killed each year just from over-the-counter NSAID pain medication, and many tens of thousands more are likely killed from prescription painkillers (which can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes). You can read more about the statistics on deadly painkillers here: http://www.naturalnews.com/moxxor_healt...
Exercising again and loving life!
What's so amazing about Moxxor is its ability to create such a noticeable reduction in pain levels that it actually motivates people to get off the drugs and get onto more regular exercise. And these two things can literally transform a person's health from a cycle of disease and degeneration to a cycle of health and healing. More exercise means more sunlight, and that means a lower overall risk of cancer due to vitamin D synthesis from sensible sunlight exposure (http://www.naturalnews.com/rr-sunlight.html).
I first shared Moxxor with NaturalNews readers because I had experienced many of these benefits myself, and I knew first hand that Moxxor was something truly exceptional; something that could help a human being re-experience the joy of living. While a lot of nutritional supplements offer phenomenal nutritional support for the human body, few of them produce such noticeable and immediate improvements in quality of life. Moxxor is truly a revolutionary natural product that's demonstrating itself to be uniquely effective at reducing pain in a safe, natural, nourishing way. I've literally never found anything quite like it.
I have one thing to request of you: If you suffer from any sort of joint pain, chronic pain or systemic inflammation that's reducing the quality of your life, you owe it to yourself to give Moxxor a try right now.
I can't guarantee it will work for you the way it has worked for others. Human biology is complex, and each person is different, but I know Moxxor will help the vast majority of those who try it. (And it's not just inflammation pain, either: Women are reporting amazing results in the easing of menstruation pain, too.)
Forget about the multi-tier affiliate compensation plan for a moment. You don't have to join Moxxor to benefit from the product. You can just buy it online as a customer, just like you'd buy any other product.
Read the testimonials that follow. Listen what others have to say, in their own words, and then decide if Moxxor might be worth trying for yourself.
Below, at the end of the testimonials, I include links where you can buy Moxxor online right now. No membership required.
Legally-required disclaimer: None of the statements in this article have been approved by the FDA. Moxxor is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any disease or health condition.
Testimonials about Moxxor's pain relieving potential
Here are the true testimonials about Moxxor from the very people using it right now. All of these are verifiably authentic, from real people who are NaturalNews readers.
"I am pain free!"
"I have been struggling with hip bursitis for over two years. The pain was so bad that it would even wake me up in the night. Since the ibuprofen did not seem to help, my doctor said the next step would be steroid injections. After taking Moxxor for three weeks I am pain free! I have also noticed an immense improvement with my concentration and overall skin health. The product is amazing beyond words!" - Eric, UPS driver, Michigan
"The pain is completely gone!
"For the past two years I've had pain in both my elbows and left rotator cuff. (Due to old injuries) The pain in my shoulder was severe. I've tried many different health formulas that were guaranteed to work, nothing helped. I was skeptical when I read about Moxxor on NaturalNews.com, but I know Mike Adams does a thorough investigation before the product is introduced to his readers so I decided to give it a try. I've been using Moxxor for almost a month the pain in my elbows is completely gone and my shoulder is at least 90% improved. Moxxor truly is a remarkable product." - Darla Tatman, Founder of Go-Organic-Now.com, Indiana
"Decreased pain and increased energy"
"The first day I took Moxxor, I noticed less pain and more energy. In less than two weeks, I was able to walk my dog for over an hour, when before I could barely make it 15 minutes. One evening, I twisted my wrist. I planned to go the next morning to get a wrist brace. After taking my Moxxor the next morning, I noticed that the pain had disappeared, so I didn't need a brace. I have continued to have decreasing pain and increased energy while taking Moxxor." - Pam Dibbern in Houston, Texas
"Can finally play racquetball!"
"Less than a month ago I was introduced to Moxxor. I started taking it daily in place of my favorite brand of fish oil containing primrose for women. Immediately I experienced an energetic alertness on just one capsule. I was so excited that I wanted to see what two capsules would do. Amazingly, after a few exercise regimens there was no longer any burning pain lingering in my shoulder that was badly injured 19 years ago. Taking Moxxor has not only eased my shoulder joint movement but has also enabled me to endure more rigorous and extended exercises. Now I'm really anxious to finally learn how to play racquetball!" - Tina Gunther
"Added over 20 yards to my golf drive!"
"My husband of almost 50 years, Jerry, also a Moxxor distributor, is amazed at the changes Moxxor has made. He was a plumber all his working life and it paid a huge toll on his body. He's also had diabetes for 60 years. He's been on Moxxor for less than 2 months but noticed these changes with 2 weeks. He's standing straighter, walking better (no more electric carts at Wal-Mart) and has more energy overall. But, the best thing, according to Jerry, he's added over 20 yards to his golf drive. This is after a summer of deciding to quit golf for good. He's back in the game and we're both loving it. As for myself, my golf drives are much better because my shoulders don't hurt. Moxxor is an amazing product. Thank you Mike for making this possible for both of us." - Gail Rollo
"Sleep has improved greatly!"
"After taking Moxxor for three days I notice a big difference, I'm real clear headed, I just full so much lighter and my overall wellbeing has improved greatly. I'm able to absorb the data from books and other reading materials. At work it's easier to resolve solutions to different problems, come up with better ideas. I feel my over all brain function has improved greatly. My sleep has improved greatly; I sleep much sounder and I'm able to wake up more refreshed. My, hair and skin is much healthier and seems to glow. My wife has had pain in her side and after a week of taking Moxxor, the pain is completely gone. We are all so very lucky that John and Noel Turner have come up with this great product. I have always been the type of person to try something for myself. When I tried Moxxor and it worked, it seemed amazing and that's why I decided to become a distributor; not only for the financial opportunity but also the opportunity to help others achieve greater health. I'm very pleased to be associated with such an ethical group of people, from John and Noel Turner as well as the entire Moxxor team. I also want to personally thank Mike Adams and the entire Moxxor NaturalNews team for all the great support and inspiration. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. To your health." - John, Cambridge Maryland
"No longer sore from hours of digging!"
"In my spare time I dig and mine gemstones, crystals and minerals in the mountains of Maine. One way that I find crystals is by driving an hour and a half into the mountains, hiking for two hours up a mountain with a bunch of digging tools, dig like a machine for hours on end, hike back down the mountain with a backpack full of Amethyst, and my tools, then drive home for another hour and a half. Needless to say, by the end of the day I have incurred some serious inflammation. Doing this before taking Moxor would leave me sore for at least 2-3 days. Now that I take this product, I do not even get sore and can in fact go multiple days in a row with nothing but positive side effects! Seriously! What is this stuff!!?? This product is the most exciting nutritional I have ever used in my entire life! And believe me, I have always taken only the best supplements that the world has to offer! Just a side note, when I engage in the strenuous physical activities that I have described above, I take at least 10-12 pills a day. When I am not that active I usually take 4-5." - Seth Leaf, CEO and Owner of Living Nutz Living Organic Foods
"Pain in my back was gone!"
"I have had ongoing back pain for the last 6 or more years due to sitting many hours at work. The last year or so the pain has gotten really unbearable. My sciatic nerve was affected and I could not sit at the computer or the desk to do my work, so I had to stand all day. Within about 4 days after starting on Moxxor I noticed the pain in my back was gone. I quit taking the Moxxor to see if the pain would return, which it did, so I started taking Moxxor again and the pain subsided totally. I took Moxxor for about a month and then quit to see if the pain in my back would return. It did not return!! Since that time I take Moxxor 3 times a day and I have been completely pain free and feel great! I cannot believe that this product is so awesome. Thank you so much for finding and introducing Moxxor to me. I trust in you and the information you provide. It is such a great feeling to know that there is someone else out there that really cares about the health and wellbeing of others the way I do." - Deb Batty
"No soreness after pitching softball!"
"My name is Mark Blair and I am a 57 year old fast-pitch softball player that loves Moxxor! Back in October I was invited to a fall practice at our local Junior College to pitch a simulation game. I hadn't thrown a ball underhand for over a month and knew that I'd be extremely sore the next day. I threw almost 200 pitches and was only slightly sore the next day and on my second day (which is usually the worst for soreness) I was only slightly sore. Incredible! Two Moxxor in the morning and two in the afternoon. Moxxor rocks!" - Mark Blair, Tucson, Arizona
Keeps up with the kids' marching band!
"I have been using Moxxor for about 3 weeks. I have good results, if not superior results, to report in pain and swelling abatement. I'm a 62 year old music teacher. I am required to teach general and instrumental music, lead the 4-8th grade band and march with them in the annual Christmas parade. Some days have been an absolute nightmare, trying to keep up with my K-3 music kids and my band and my private students. My job, my ability as a musician and my self respect all hinge on being physically functional. Recently, the parents started seeing a difference in me. Lately, the parents are calling me to find out what I am on, that has enabled me to be so active with the children. They have noticed, and they are calling me to tell me all their complaints, wondering if what I am on will help them. How exciting is that?" - Jo Ellard
Pain free after cancer treatment
"Hi Mike, I wanted to give you this report regarding the administration of Moxxor in larger than average amounts. I am currently working with a 78 year old woman with metastasized stage 4 cancer of the bone. It all started with a diagnosis of cancer of the bladder two years ago. After two rounds of chemo, she suffered a major heart attack and severe nausea. This was then followed by radiation, which made her so sick that she could not continue. Thereafter, they removed her bladder and all of her female organs leaving her completely enervated and without hope. I began working with her this past April using all of the natural protocols with which I am familiar. Her progress has been very good but she has been suffering a lot of pain in spite of everything that we've tried. I placed her on 10 (that's right...ten) MOXXOR capsules per day divided into two doses with meals. For the first time in almost 18 months, she is now COMPLETELY pain-free!
We went for a walk today. She's crying for joy. So am I. Thanks. And please thank the guys at Moxxor for us both." - Jim (requested name anonymity due to medical practice)
How to try Moxxor for yourself
As you can see from these testimonials, real people are getting real results from Moxxor. For a population suffering from far too much inflammation, Moxxor is nothing less than a godsend of a supplement. If I wasn't already a member of the company, I'd be giving it an Editor's Choice award.
You can buy Moxxor online right now. It's a fraction of the price of prescription pain medications, and it's made from real, natural omega-3 oils sustainably harvested from the pristine waters of New Zealand.
I encourage you to get Moxxor from one of these existing NaturalNews team members, because they can help support you via email or phone (if you wish) and help answer questions you might have. Just go straight to this page: http://www.naturalnews.com/moxxor-infor...
Then click on your city, state or country (or whatever is nearest) and you'll see a list of people you can purchase through. The NaturalNews team member you click on will earn a small commission on your purchase.
If you purchase Moxxor on autoship, you'll save $10 per bottle. Just select autoship in the shopping cart.
To get it at an even better price, you can choose to become a Moxxor distributor yourself. Just call or email one of the existing distributors to enroll. But remember: You don't have to join Moxxor to purchase it.
I personally feel so strongly about Moxxor that I urge you to try it even if you don't buy through the NaturalNews team. If someone else introduced you to Moxxor already, talk to them! Get a sample and try it for yourself. I think you'll be absolutely astonished at the results you will experience. And if I'm wrong, if the product doesn't work for you, the only thing you've risked is the price of one bottle and the positive side effects of high-quality omega-3 nutrition.
Other things you may wish to know:
• Moxxor is already offering an eco-friendly purchase option that eliminates the cardboard box packaging, saving nature's resources.
• Moxxor is already investigating a transition to veggie caps to replace the gel caps.
• Moxxor has just passed the 2,500 distributor mark and looks set to achieve 10,000 or more distributors before the end of 2009.
• NaturalNews has already donated $5,000 in commissions received from Moxxor towards a nutrition grant program for schools. We'll be announcing the winners of those grants later this week.
• The raw foods community is really getting turned on by Moxxor. These marine omega-3 oils seem to fill a nutritional void in the 100% plant-based diet. It's very difficult to get high-potency omega-3 oils and DHA from plants alone, and although I personally eat a nearly 100% plant-based diet, I've found Moxxor to be a crucial supplement in my own nutrition.
Try Moxxor for yourself at: http://www.naturalnews.com/moxxor-infor...
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About the author: Mike Adams is a natural health researcher and author with a mission to teach personal and planetary health to the public He is a prolific writer and has published thousands of articles, interviews, reports and consumer guides, impacting the lives of millions of readers around the world who are experiencing phenomenal health benefits from reading his articles. Adams is an honest, independent journalist and accepts no money or commissions on the third-party products he writes about or the companies he promotes. In 2007, Adams launched EcoLEDs, a manufacturer of mercury-free, energy-efficient LED lighting products that save electricity and help prevent global warming. He's also a successful software entrepreneur, having founded a well known email marketing software company whose technology currently powers the NaturalNews email newsletters. Adams volunteers his time to serve as the executive director of the Consumer Wellness Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and pursues hobbies such as Pilates, Capoeira, nature macrophotography and organic gardening. Known on the 'net as 'the Health Ranger,' Adams shares his ethics, mission statements and personal health statistics at www.HealthRanger.org"
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"NaturalNews) I'm very particular about the products I recommend on NaturalNews, and I'm even more discerning about ones I personally stake my reputation on. When I first announced the launch of Moxxor in October, I was unable to bring you the full story on the pain relieving properties of Moxxor because the product was so new, and few people had tried it.
But now, the word is out: Moxxor offers revolutionary nutritional support for many people suffering from the pain resulting from inflammation. And in this article, I'm going to let users of Moxxor speak for themselves!
What you're about to read here are true -- yet astonishing -- testimonials from people using Moxxor right now to greatly improve the quality of their lives. Since taking Moxxor daily, many people have been able to take up exercise again for the first time in years. They've seen pain vanish that they thought would never go away. They've greatly improved mobility, and they've experienced significant improvements in cognitive function and neurological health.
Notably, many people have been able to get off pain medications that were previously threatening their health. Both prescription and non-prescription painkillers can be quite deadly, as 16,500 Americans are killed each year just from over-the-counter NSAID pain medication, and many tens of thousands more are likely killed from prescription painkillers (which can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes). You can read more about the statistics on deadly painkillers here: http://www.naturalnews.com/moxxor_healt...
Exercising again and loving life!
What's so amazing about Moxxor is its ability to create such a noticeable reduction in pain levels that it actually motivates people to get off the drugs and get onto more regular exercise. And these two things can literally transform a person's health from a cycle of disease and degeneration to a cycle of health and healing. More exercise means more sunlight, and that means a lower overall risk of cancer due to vitamin D synthesis from sensible sunlight exposure (http://www.naturalnews.com/rr-sunlight.html).
I first shared Moxxor with NaturalNews readers because I had experienced many of these benefits myself, and I knew first hand that Moxxor was something truly exceptional; something that could help a human being re-experience the joy of living. While a lot of nutritional supplements offer phenomenal nutritional support for the human body, few of them produce such noticeable and immediate improvements in quality of life. Moxxor is truly a revolutionary natural product that's demonstrating itself to be uniquely effective at reducing pain in a safe, natural, nourishing way. I've literally never found anything quite like it.
I have one thing to request of you: If you suffer from any sort of joint pain, chronic pain or systemic inflammation that's reducing the quality of your life, you owe it to yourself to give Moxxor a try right now.
I can't guarantee it will work for you the way it has worked for others. Human biology is complex, and each person is different, but I know Moxxor will help the vast majority of those who try it. (And it's not just inflammation pain, either: Women are reporting amazing results in the easing of menstruation pain, too.)
Forget about the multi-tier affiliate compensation plan for a moment. You don't have to join Moxxor to benefit from the product. You can just buy it online as a customer, just like you'd buy any other product.
Read the testimonials that follow. Listen what others have to say, in their own words, and then decide if Moxxor might be worth trying for yourself.
Below, at the end of the testimonials, I include links where you can buy Moxxor online right now. No membership required.
Legally-required disclaimer: None of the statements in this article have been approved by the FDA. Moxxor is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any disease or health condition.
Testimonials about Moxxor's pain relieving potential
Here are the true testimonials about Moxxor from the very people using it right now. All of these are verifiably authentic, from real people who are NaturalNews readers.
"I am pain free!"
"I have been struggling with hip bursitis for over two years. The pain was so bad that it would even wake me up in the night. Since the ibuprofen did not seem to help, my doctor said the next step would be steroid injections. After taking Moxxor for three weeks I am pain free! I have also noticed an immense improvement with my concentration and overall skin health. The product is amazing beyond words!" - Eric, UPS driver, Michigan
"The pain is completely gone!
"For the past two years I've had pain in both my elbows and left rotator cuff. (Due to old injuries) The pain in my shoulder was severe. I've tried many different health formulas that were guaranteed to work, nothing helped. I was skeptical when I read about Moxxor on NaturalNews.com, but I know Mike Adams does a thorough investigation before the product is introduced to his readers so I decided to give it a try. I've been using Moxxor for almost a month the pain in my elbows is completely gone and my shoulder is at least 90% improved. Moxxor truly is a remarkable product." - Darla Tatman, Founder of Go-Organic-Now.com, Indiana
"Decreased pain and increased energy"
"The first day I took Moxxor, I noticed less pain and more energy. In less than two weeks, I was able to walk my dog for over an hour, when before I could barely make it 15 minutes. One evening, I twisted my wrist. I planned to go the next morning to get a wrist brace. After taking my Moxxor the next morning, I noticed that the pain had disappeared, so I didn't need a brace. I have continued to have decreasing pain and increased energy while taking Moxxor." - Pam Dibbern in Houston, Texas
"Can finally play racquetball!"
"Less than a month ago I was introduced to Moxxor. I started taking it daily in place of my favorite brand of fish oil containing primrose for women. Immediately I experienced an energetic alertness on just one capsule. I was so excited that I wanted to see what two capsules would do. Amazingly, after a few exercise regimens there was no longer any burning pain lingering in my shoulder that was badly injured 19 years ago. Taking Moxxor has not only eased my shoulder joint movement but has also enabled me to endure more rigorous and extended exercises. Now I'm really anxious to finally learn how to play racquetball!" - Tina Gunther
"Added over 20 yards to my golf drive!"
"My husband of almost 50 years, Jerry, also a Moxxor distributor, is amazed at the changes Moxxor has made. He was a plumber all his working life and it paid a huge toll on his body. He's also had diabetes for 60 years. He's been on Moxxor for less than 2 months but noticed these changes with 2 weeks. He's standing straighter, walking better (no more electric carts at Wal-Mart) and has more energy overall. But, the best thing, according to Jerry, he's added over 20 yards to his golf drive. This is after a summer of deciding to quit golf for good. He's back in the game and we're both loving it. As for myself, my golf drives are much better because my shoulders don't hurt. Moxxor is an amazing product. Thank you Mike for making this possible for both of us." - Gail Rollo
"Sleep has improved greatly!"
"After taking Moxxor for three days I notice a big difference, I'm real clear headed, I just full so much lighter and my overall wellbeing has improved greatly. I'm able to absorb the data from books and other reading materials. At work it's easier to resolve solutions to different problems, come up with better ideas. I feel my over all brain function has improved greatly. My sleep has improved greatly; I sleep much sounder and I'm able to wake up more refreshed. My, hair and skin is much healthier and seems to glow. My wife has had pain in her side and after a week of taking Moxxor, the pain is completely gone. We are all so very lucky that John and Noel Turner have come up with this great product. I have always been the type of person to try something for myself. When I tried Moxxor and it worked, it seemed amazing and that's why I decided to become a distributor; not only for the financial opportunity but also the opportunity to help others achieve greater health. I'm very pleased to be associated with such an ethical group of people, from John and Noel Turner as well as the entire Moxxor team. I also want to personally thank Mike Adams and the entire Moxxor NaturalNews team for all the great support and inspiration. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. To your health." - John, Cambridge Maryland
"No longer sore from hours of digging!"
"In my spare time I dig and mine gemstones, crystals and minerals in the mountains of Maine. One way that I find crystals is by driving an hour and a half into the mountains, hiking for two hours up a mountain with a bunch of digging tools, dig like a machine for hours on end, hike back down the mountain with a backpack full of Amethyst, and my tools, then drive home for another hour and a half. Needless to say, by the end of the day I have incurred some serious inflammation. Doing this before taking Moxor would leave me sore for at least 2-3 days. Now that I take this product, I do not even get sore and can in fact go multiple days in a row with nothing but positive side effects! Seriously! What is this stuff!!?? This product is the most exciting nutritional I have ever used in my entire life! And believe me, I have always taken only the best supplements that the world has to offer! Just a side note, when I engage in the strenuous physical activities that I have described above, I take at least 10-12 pills a day. When I am not that active I usually take 4-5." - Seth Leaf, CEO and Owner of Living Nutz Living Organic Foods
"Pain in my back was gone!"
"I have had ongoing back pain for the last 6 or more years due to sitting many hours at work. The last year or so the pain has gotten really unbearable. My sciatic nerve was affected and I could not sit at the computer or the desk to do my work, so I had to stand all day. Within about 4 days after starting on Moxxor I noticed the pain in my back was gone. I quit taking the Moxxor to see if the pain would return, which it did, so I started taking Moxxor again and the pain subsided totally. I took Moxxor for about a month and then quit to see if the pain in my back would return. It did not return!! Since that time I take Moxxor 3 times a day and I have been completely pain free and feel great! I cannot believe that this product is so awesome. Thank you so much for finding and introducing Moxxor to me. I trust in you and the information you provide. It is such a great feeling to know that there is someone else out there that really cares about the health and wellbeing of others the way I do." - Deb Batty
"No soreness after pitching softball!"
"My name is Mark Blair and I am a 57 year old fast-pitch softball player that loves Moxxor! Back in October I was invited to a fall practice at our local Junior College to pitch a simulation game. I hadn't thrown a ball underhand for over a month and knew that I'd be extremely sore the next day. I threw almost 200 pitches and was only slightly sore the next day and on my second day (which is usually the worst for soreness) I was only slightly sore. Incredible! Two Moxxor in the morning and two in the afternoon. Moxxor rocks!" - Mark Blair, Tucson, Arizona
Keeps up with the kids' marching band!
"I have been using Moxxor for about 3 weeks. I have good results, if not superior results, to report in pain and swelling abatement. I'm a 62 year old music teacher. I am required to teach general and instrumental music, lead the 4-8th grade band and march with them in the annual Christmas parade. Some days have been an absolute nightmare, trying to keep up with my K-3 music kids and my band and my private students. My job, my ability as a musician and my self respect all hinge on being physically functional. Recently, the parents started seeing a difference in me. Lately, the parents are calling me to find out what I am on, that has enabled me to be so active with the children. They have noticed, and they are calling me to tell me all their complaints, wondering if what I am on will help them. How exciting is that?" - Jo Ellard
Pain free after cancer treatment
"Hi Mike, I wanted to give you this report regarding the administration of Moxxor in larger than average amounts. I am currently working with a 78 year old woman with metastasized stage 4 cancer of the bone. It all started with a diagnosis of cancer of the bladder two years ago. After two rounds of chemo, she suffered a major heart attack and severe nausea. This was then followed by radiation, which made her so sick that she could not continue. Thereafter, they removed her bladder and all of her female organs leaving her completely enervated and without hope. I began working with her this past April using all of the natural protocols with which I am familiar. Her progress has been very good but she has been suffering a lot of pain in spite of everything that we've tried. I placed her on 10 (that's right...ten) MOXXOR capsules per day divided into two doses with meals. For the first time in almost 18 months, she is now COMPLETELY pain-free!
We went for a walk today. She's crying for joy. So am I. Thanks. And please thank the guys at Moxxor for us both." - Jim (requested name anonymity due to medical practice)
How to try Moxxor for yourself
As you can see from these testimonials, real people are getting real results from Moxxor. For a population suffering from far too much inflammation, Moxxor is nothing less than a godsend of a supplement. If I wasn't already a member of the company, I'd be giving it an Editor's Choice award.
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Back to Basics
Hello
An article from the National Post seems of interest. Have a read through it was called, "back to basics"
"After 25 years of treating sore, aching bodies, the team at Concordia Sports Medicine know a thing or two about back pain. So does Stuart McGill, a researcher and expert in spine bio mechanics from the University of Waterloo.
In what seems to be the perfect marriage between science and practice, here is the latest lowdown about what to do when back pain hits.
Find out why it hurts
"Identify what causes your back pain and solve it," McGill said.
Sounds easy enough, but chances are you need some expert guidance on pinpointing and solving the problem. That's where someone like osteopath and athletic therapist Paul Evans from Concordia Sports Medicine can help. His evaluation isn't limited to the spine, but includes a look at how well your hips, shoulders and other core muscles and movements function. It's that kind of whole body approach that can make the difference between finding relief and not.
As for trying to isolate your problem to one particular event like bending over to tie your shoe, don't even try.
"Back pain is usually caused by the things you've done and not done," Evans said. "Unless your back pain is related to a specific injury, chances are your back health has been deteriorating slowly and steadily over time. And, since damage to your back accumulates, you're adding to the problem every day you don't do something to solve it.
McGill says that most people between the ages of 20 and 55 sit too much, which puts them at risk for disc problems. Evans agrees. He has patients who sit all day at a desk and then sit all night gaming on their computer. It's no surprise, then, when they show up at his office complaining of a sore back.
But sitting isn't the only culprit. Poor posture, overuse and poor movement patterns all contribute to back pain, yet most of these potential problems are ignored until the back starts to protest.
Treating the pain
Gone are the days when bed rest and a batch of anti-inflammatory drugs were the only option for a sore back. For many, the combination of manual therapy and exercise works best to relieve pain.
A word of caution here, however: Not all back pain is the result of the same set of circumstances, and not all back pain warrants the same treatment. In fact, tailoring treatment to your specific problem can mean the difference between success and failure. McGill suggested that finding out what postures hurt and don't hurt, what movements cause pain and what movements don't and how much load the spine can and can't bear are all key elements in designing a treatment plan.
Until you can get a back care specialist to look at your back, ice it and don't do anything that makes the pain worse. If that means laying low a couple of days, do it. But you can't get away with more than a couple of days of taking it easy. Activity, albeit light activity, not rest, is what your back needs.
The role of exercise
While it's true that exercise is an instrumental part of the treatment plan, don't think that you can download a series of back exercises off the Internet and consider yourself good to go. There's nothing generic about back pain, so it's rare that a one-size-fits-all exercise program will work for you. Nor will a couple of well-chosen exercises do it all.
McGill prescribes a series of individually targeted corrective exercises that improve movement patterns before moving onto traditional exercises like the plank or the bird dog. The idea is get the body moving in a back-friendly way before prescribing exercises, which, combined with improved everyday movement, contribute to improving back health.
And that brings about the next point. Exercising your back should become a daily event. We're not talking anything fancy here. A simple walk is a good place to start. And if you can walk only for 100 feet until the pain kicks in, stop just short of the pain mark and try it again tomorrow or later that same day. Take that walk every day until you find yourself travelling with ease.
When getting your back in shape, it's best to keep it light. Lots of repetitions of exercises that aren't too taxing on your back is the best way to start. As the health and endurance of your back improves, so should the intensity of the exercises. Adequate back health means being able to move pain-free, not just in everyday life but in an athletic setting as well. Don't consider your back healthy until you can move it pain-free with some measure of speed and mobility.
As to how long it takes to get relief, Evans said that most of his patients begin to see a return on their investment in five or six visits. If you don't, discuss your treatment plan with your back specialist and consider making some changes. Getting rid of back pain is not only possible, with the right approach, it can happen sooner than you think.
jbarker@videotron.ca "
I do hope this was of value.
If anyone reading this has ideas or needs information, please let me know. Till then, bye for now.
Paul
For information on exercise and back pain goto: www.backpainloss.com now
An article from the National Post seems of interest. Have a read through it was called, "back to basics"
"After 25 years of treating sore, aching bodies, the team at Concordia Sports Medicine know a thing or two about back pain. So does Stuart McGill, a researcher and expert in spine bio mechanics from the University of Waterloo.
In what seems to be the perfect marriage between science and practice, here is the latest lowdown about what to do when back pain hits.
Find out why it hurts
"Identify what causes your back pain and solve it," McGill said.
Sounds easy enough, but chances are you need some expert guidance on pinpointing and solving the problem. That's where someone like osteopath and athletic therapist Paul Evans from Concordia Sports Medicine can help. His evaluation isn't limited to the spine, but includes a look at how well your hips, shoulders and other core muscles and movements function. It's that kind of whole body approach that can make the difference between finding relief and not.
As for trying to isolate your problem to one particular event like bending over to tie your shoe, don't even try.
"Back pain is usually caused by the things you've done and not done," Evans said. "Unless your back pain is related to a specific injury, chances are your back health has been deteriorating slowly and steadily over time. And, since damage to your back accumulates, you're adding to the problem every day you don't do something to solve it.
McGill says that most people between the ages of 20 and 55 sit too much, which puts them at risk for disc problems. Evans agrees. He has patients who sit all day at a desk and then sit all night gaming on their computer. It's no surprise, then, when they show up at his office complaining of a sore back.
But sitting isn't the only culprit. Poor posture, overuse and poor movement patterns all contribute to back pain, yet most of these potential problems are ignored until the back starts to protest.
Treating the pain
Gone are the days when bed rest and a batch of anti-inflammatory drugs were the only option for a sore back. For many, the combination of manual therapy and exercise works best to relieve pain.
A word of caution here, however: Not all back pain is the result of the same set of circumstances, and not all back pain warrants the same treatment. In fact, tailoring treatment to your specific problem can mean the difference between success and failure. McGill suggested that finding out what postures hurt and don't hurt, what movements cause pain and what movements don't and how much load the spine can and can't bear are all key elements in designing a treatment plan.
Until you can get a back care specialist to look at your back, ice it and don't do anything that makes the pain worse. If that means laying low a couple of days, do it. But you can't get away with more than a couple of days of taking it easy. Activity, albeit light activity, not rest, is what your back needs.
The role of exercise
While it's true that exercise is an instrumental part of the treatment plan, don't think that you can download a series of back exercises off the Internet and consider yourself good to go. There's nothing generic about back pain, so it's rare that a one-size-fits-all exercise program will work for you. Nor will a couple of well-chosen exercises do it all.
McGill prescribes a series of individually targeted corrective exercises that improve movement patterns before moving onto traditional exercises like the plank or the bird dog. The idea is get the body moving in a back-friendly way before prescribing exercises, which, combined with improved everyday movement, contribute to improving back health.
And that brings about the next point. Exercising your back should become a daily event. We're not talking anything fancy here. A simple walk is a good place to start. And if you can walk only for 100 feet until the pain kicks in, stop just short of the pain mark and try it again tomorrow or later that same day. Take that walk every day until you find yourself travelling with ease.
When getting your back in shape, it's best to keep it light. Lots of repetitions of exercises that aren't too taxing on your back is the best way to start. As the health and endurance of your back improves, so should the intensity of the exercises. Adequate back health means being able to move pain-free, not just in everyday life but in an athletic setting as well. Don't consider your back healthy until you can move it pain-free with some measure of speed and mobility.
As to how long it takes to get relief, Evans said that most of his patients begin to see a return on their investment in five or six visits. If you don't, discuss your treatment plan with your back specialist and consider making some changes. Getting rid of back pain is not only possible, with the right approach, it can happen sooner than you think.
jbarker@videotron.ca "
I do hope this was of value.
If anyone reading this has ideas or needs information, please let me know. Till then, bye for now.
Paul
For information on exercise and back pain goto: www.backpainloss.com now
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