Menopausal symptoms releived by inversion

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I purchased the F5000 Inversion Table (Hang Ups) 30 days ago from Relax The Back in Charlotte, NC. I've been inverting twice a day for 30 days. Inversion postures were not really new to me. I have a background as a yoga teacher and was occasionally practicing inversion postures (the headstand and shoulder stand), which always made me feel relaxed and focused. The downside of doing headstands is that you can't stay on your head for a long period of time without experiencing soreness around your arms and on the top of your head.

At the time I bought the F5000, I was experiencing symptoms of peri-menopause (hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, night sweats, mood swings). I took an appointment with the OBGYN, and tested positive as being peri-menopausal. I bought the inversion table after having my results. I read an article published in the Yoga Journal in February 1996 from Ellen Sander that inversion postures do alleviate if not eliminate the menopause symptoms. As yoga teachers we are also taught that inversions are excellent for menopause. I also realized that if I seriously wanted to stay away from hormone therapy I would have to invert twice daily for at least 15 minutes. The F5000 inversion table allows me to invert for a longer period of time in a much more comfortable position than doing a headstand.

After using the table twice a day for 30 days and building my time up to 20 to 30 minutes during the weekends, I was completely back on track, I had more energy and felt on top of my game. 95% of the symptoms were gone and I’m convinced that the remaining 5% is going to fade away with time and commitment. I practice a complete inversion for at least 10 minutes then move back to a 60 or 30 degree angle. It prevents my ankles to getting too sore. I'm 5'4, 130 lbs. and in excellent shape.

I am so glad to be back to myself again. I also work in an office where I have to deal with stress. My vitality is not only higher but I feel very calm after each inversion and by God, people even tell me that I look younger! LOL Oh well, not that I'm very old, I'm 46, but it is amazing what inversion can do to the quality of one's life.

I feel strongly that in a few months from now I will experience additional benefits from having made inversion part of my daily routine. Of course, it's like anything else, you need to commit to it and do it to fully benefit from inversion. Frankly, to get rid of these uncomfortable symptoms, to get rid of the anxiety from menopause and stay away from hormone therapy, I would sleep upside down all night like Gomez of the Adams Family. Hormone therapy is not an option for me. Yes, I do have an excellent nutrition and juice with vegetables on a regular basis and also see a Naturopath for my vitamins. I do consult a tradition doctor as well when I need to. I like to explore both sides and then make my own decision.

I am not really surprised with the result I got from inverting. I have some understanding from my Phys Ed Degree of how the endocrine system works and I believe that if you bring more blood into the glands there will work more efficiently. If you bring more blood to the brain it will also work better. Menopause is a shift in our hormones. It's pure physiology. It's nothing mysterious. I don't skip a day and I am really looking forward to it. Physically and mentally I feel on top of my game. My memory and capacity to focus is much sharper.

There is also something fun about being inverted, just like when we were kids, right? Now and then I watch TV while I invert or talk on the phone if I need to. Crazy inverters...we need a support group to share about our experience: "The Inverters Anonymous". This purchase is by far the best purchase I have made to support my well being and I would strongly recommend people to buy it.

With all that being said, I hope people will enjoy your table. My advice is to be progressive with it, work the inversion in increments. Once you’re on the table take your time and as we say in yoga, "There is no where to go and nothing to do, but to stay in the present moment."
- L Federal, Charlotte, North Carolina