Starting a long water fast. Have a question relating to headstands (and inverted poses in general) - I have been happily continuing with a yoga routine which I had established some months before starting fast, which includes about 15 minute headstand and 15 shoulder stand. -I”m feeling exceptionally good, however, I just wondered if anyone here who is very knowledgeable about BOTH fasting AND yoga could tell me if the inverted postures are counter-indicated for any reason while doing a long water fast.   [End]
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More information about Inclined Bed Therapy: https://inclinedbedtherapy.com Video interview on Rackonteurs news: https://youtu.be/Zs-XCzCN1wQ Fascinating  Inclined Bed Therapy Interview Andrew K Fletcher Andy Young Peoples Internet Radio IBT  https://youtu.be/kldTMZ4UyFI Science of Healing Sleep, Andrew K Fletcher Inclined Bed Therapy Clive De Carle (2 hours)   https://youtu.be/86ysFt9DCQQ Phenomenal Health Benefits Of Inclined Bed Therapy One Radio Network Interviewing Andrew K Fletcher  https://youtu.be/x68PLE8MXJE Phenominal Health Bene ...
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As said before this table is nice is one wants to invert at an angle. I personally love full inversion. When I am at an angle, I feel I am not getting enough traction. Full inversion is the most effective against back pain.   [End]
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I agree with Mica1, But there is more. You also need 5,000 IU Vitamin D3 and 500mg Vitamin B3 (take B3 right after dinner & breakfast) You also need to get your lymphatic system moving the lymph fluid. You have just as much lymph fluid as you have blood, but unfortunately there is no heart to pump the lymph fluid. Exercise is required to move lymph fluid, so do a 1 mile brisk walk every day, while moving your arms. Or better yet join a gym to do workouts. Insufficient exercise means that your lymph fluid becomes toxic. Consider your lymphatic system to be the sewer pipes in your body ...
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You sound like you might have a vitamin and more importantly a mineral deficiency. I would bet that you have a bacterial over growth. I would use grapefruit seed extract. Some Mastic Gum and Dgl, or oil of oregano. And if you really want to pull out the big guns, try h2o2. I also find that a good probiotic will help as well. I would give cell food a try it always helps me and give me more energy while I detox. MSM would be good to try as well. I would also look into weather you have low sugar, and possible low iron as well. You might also need to digest your food better in which case look ...
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Hello,You can be cured(neck pain and sleep apnea )naturally in 10days..Stop all medicines for 20days...Avoid milk products,sweets,dry fruits and nonveg for 20days..You can eat other foods.Daily drink unfiltered juice of 15 spinach leaves and 15gms of raddish..Read the famous book - Heal yourself 101 by Markus Rothkranz. You can contact me for any clarifications. 2nd method-Daily morning,stand erect and bend forward for half minute and take rest for 2minutes and bend forward for half minute and bend forward for 2 minutes. kumrao99@yahoo.co.in   [End]
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Hi guys, I desperatly need help guys. Here are my symptoms: 1 out of the blue sleep apnea/choking when sleteping...started about 5 months ago. 2 near fainting episodes...i learned to dodge by moving or changing positions of head, body and neck. 3 numbness in left hand at times. 4 neck and left shoulder pain. 5 mucus in throat. 6 shallow breathing at night. Every single test came good except slightly high ammonia level. I suspect my neck, on chiropracted prwdict it will cause me problwms. But my doctor refuses to check it and keep checking on other stuff. P ...
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I used an inversion table today for the first time and my head felt like it was going to explode. Very uncomfortable... Is that Normal/dangerous?   [End]
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Well this post is old. I got a table a few months ago an my forehead breaks out as well for a day, I was guessing broken capillaries   [End]
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Old thread but IBT has been gaining popularity from Andrew K Fletcher.   [End]
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Yep!   [End]
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What is the recommended time you can stay in an inversion table ?   [End]
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Using inversion therapy to hopefully avoid herniated disc back surgery is reported to be very successful in many cases. Though herniated disc surgery at times is needed in the end, it should be the last option used because of the risk involved with any major surgery. For anyone with a herniated disc here is a good source of information and advice, inversion surgery included. www.herniateddiscbacksurgery.com   [End]
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Inversion tables come in many flavors and quality of build and the foot restrains are different. You don’t have to go whole hog and do full inversion to benefit and with the inversion table you have the option to do it gradually which I believe if a much better alternative than the boot where you go from 0 to 180 in one fell swoop and back again. The shoes you wear on an inversion table will make a big difference. For me I have found that wearing ankle high boots are a must. Many hiking boots have well padded tongues and sides that will help cushioning the foot. I have also used a f ...
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Hi all... I recently purchased some gravity inversion boots from maxgym.pl for use with my pull-up bar. However, I found that there was way too much pressure on the top of my feet to hold a full inversion position for longer than about 30 seconds. I am now considering purchasing an inversion table so I can hold the position for much longer but I am a bit concerned that there may be a similar problem. Has anyone found that inversion tables cause discomfort on full inversion for extended periods (eg. for 30 mins)? Are there any designs that are better than others? All ...
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I used to do headstands but my Chiropractor advised against it. He said that it’s bad for the neck. I wonder if he’s just misinformed and I should get back to doing headstands again?   [End]
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I used to do yogic headstands but my Chiropractor advised against it, saying that it’s bad for the neck. I wonder if I should get back to doing it?   [End]
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Hi, Just thought you might want to check out the arp wave at: http://arpwave.org. It would probably take away your pain on the first treatment, since it has done so for many others with orthopedic problems. It’s in use by the NFL and lots of other prof athletes and has helped many avoid surgery for joint pain, knee surgery, etc. It actually strengthens your muscles to hold your bones in the proper position all the time. Check it out~   [End]
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Hi, I am a 63 year old woman who happily is quite healthy, in fact (I am told) don’t look my age. But for about the past month, I was certainly felt my age! I developed sciatica, horrible pain down my left side, ending in my left calf. God the pain! Had a cortisone shot and that only relieved the pain for about a week. I’m not a fan of medications, they juist do not agree with me. I began accupuncture (not bad at all and definitely there are results, as the pain is far less each time) plus I feel so energized afterward! Really (and you don’t feel it at all) I think it ...
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Hi, It’s been some time since this post. Did you ever find an answer to your question?   [End]
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My husband has bad sciatic pain due to compressed nerve roots. He had a hip joint replaced in 2003. He tried an inversion table and we suddenly thought about the hip joint replacement. Has anyone with a hip joint replaced tried the inversion table without damage to the hip joint? Thanks.   [End]
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I have a new paridgm to approach a long standing problem. Dr Ann Potter has a seldom looked at you tube series ”DoctoR RotcoD” that emerged two years ago after she got fed up with medicine the way it was practiced. A five year sabatical resulted in her ”DoctoR RotcoD” series.I don’t know how to nominate anything for a B.S.A. standing, but her work qualifies with me. More soon thank you.   [End]
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Damn this is weak,I look for news on inversion and see shoppers.Inversion Tables decompress your spine, your hips , your knees period. Cardio-benifits seem to be feared. High topped shoes are a must to keep your ankles from being the weak link.Real inversion tables are a piece furnature, justified by users that don’t care what others think.Seven years, 5 neurosurgens,no surgery. I have 5 MRI’s of a neck you don’t want. How about hearing multiple times you don’t have parkensons but just parkenson like symptoms? Ten minutes (a news cycle) in the morning and I can fill a coffee pot with one h ...
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Hi. I am really scared and feel I cannot get help from doctors no matter what I do or say. What happened is this: 2 nights ago I accidentally while eating a mango swallowed a LARGE piece of the mango skin. It temporarily blocked my esophagus but after several very painful minutes went down. I didn’t dare try to pull it out by sticking my fingers down my throat, lest I choke. Once the thing was in my stomach, I started to get bad, sharp, intermittent pain in my upper right CHEST! I have had this kind of pain in my chest (though not the right-hand side) due to gas bloating i ...
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hi there , am about to by an inversion table off ebay within the next few days and just after any recommendations someone might be able to give ?(still reading about them/different types etc) ok thank you sam   [End]
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I am currently in deep pain form sciatica and having much nerve pain with numbness, pins and needles, cramps etc in my leg --hard to walk., I cannot afford the hundreds of dollars for equipment but it looked kind of like lying on a slide upside down could one use a slide or board on the steps and lie upside down and still have it help? do you need to be completely upside down or just at an incline of what degree angle. thanks to anyone who answers this   [End]
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Your stiffness sounds like candida. Have you tried the candida cleaner by Roger Haeske?   [End]
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I am getting parts for my inversion table so I can use it (small parts were lost in shipping) so your thread is interesting to me. Have you thought about increasing your water? It is good to drink 1 litre (34 oz) for every 60 pounds of body weight. Also, are you having at least 3 BMs daily? This would be a sign that your body is in optimal elimination mode. If not having the minimum 3 BMs and drinking the water, you are not allowing the toxins to exit so this is why you are having the bad reaction. The inversion is going to impact circulation so it makes sense that it w ...
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Perfect recommendation. As I tell folks when they are complaining of lower back (sciatica), middle upper and neck pain, get thee an inversion table pronto. When they start to get lost in the concern of thinking mo’ is betta’ in terms of cost, I just point to stuff like this. And say the key elements in all this are gravity which so far is still free, and technique. We have an inversion table, inversion chair (my sweetie has two total hip replacements, and a knee replacement which are not conducive to a table), some Ma rollers, and a neck traction unit. And function straight back c ...
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A Calm Inversion Table (I think these are all the same): http://www.bizrate.com/fitness-equipment/calm-inversion-table/   [End]
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Just go gently, persistently and slowly, and only stop if it feels wrong. You might have to start, then stop for awhile, then start again over periods of time, just keep going as long as it feels right. Don’t try to force progress, just let it come. Don’t worry about how long it takes, just get started. COMPETENT Massage will help as well. Louis Kuhne’s Friction Sitz Bath will also help, and according to Dr. Kuhne, he has gotten rid of Scoliosis many times with it. The book has pictures which I am sure you will find inspiring and fascinating. No your doctor won’t know anything abo ...
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I have had an inversion table for almost 15 years. Love it love it love it. Stranded on a deserted island, what would I have? An inversion table. And chinese take out. And a beach house. And Satellite TV. And my sweetie. And... Well, I would want an inversion table for sure. Takes a little getting used to, but once done, it is the best.   [End]
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Hi everyone, I know this post is pretty old, but in case anyone is still reading, I wanted to tell what has helped my hayfever. Every spring at the very start of hayfever season, I take a homeopathic remedy for a few days to a couple of weeks, and it has helped tremendously. The one I use is made by a company called BioAllers and I use their tree pollen remedy and also their molds/dust remedy. If you have a Whole Foods nearby, they carry it, or any health food market should. I’ve had hayfever my whole life and the BioAllers is the only thing (other than allergy shots I got when I was ...
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I bought an inversion table this week and have inverted about 6 times since I got it. Usually for 5 minutes or less, but a couple of times for 10 minutes (but not at a steep angle). I feel like I have been hit by a truck. Body aches all over. I have been eating more raw this week too, so that might be contributing. But I just wonder can doing the inversion cause a detox reaction or healing crisis of some sort? Thanks!   [End]
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I personally think there’s some marketing going on. Teeter is a good brand, but they’re on the expensive side. I bought a much stronger hospital grade inversion table for around $200 on ebay. And I don’t even know the brand - but it feels much more sturdy than the Teeter ones I’ve tried.   [End]
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I’ve had the same problem. I don’t get them everytime - but often enough. When I’ve been more regular about doing inversion, it tends to stop after awhile. I assume it’s because I’m overdoing it. Also, do you have high blood pressure? I’ve always wondered if it has something to do with my HBP causing small capillaries to bust or something. Aside from the cosmetics though, it never seemed to cause any problems. And again does go away when I’m inverting more regularly.   [End]
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I am a big believer in the many benefits of inversion therapy discussed on this forum. However, I am afraid I have one of the few conditions that Teeter has contraindicated with inversion therapy... a hiatal hernia. This is a relatively common problem, and I am sure many who invert have a hiatal hernia, but I have had acid reflux that I had not experienced for a few years before I started inverting. Now I had also begun more intense abdominal exercises recently as well, which could be contributing to the problem. In addition to the warnings from the manufacturer, hanging upside down ...
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I can’t imagine what would cause that.  I’ve never heard anyone have that kind of reaction.  Sorry I can’t help you. Willow    [End]
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Every time I have tried inversion, I end up with red blotches on (especially) my forehead. It usually takes a day or so for them to not be visible anymore. I haven’t heard anyone talk about a side effect like this. Any thoughts on what the problem is? Thanks.   [End]
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I was looking over the info & inversion sounds helpful for back pain. I noticed there are the DEX type decompression machines, chair type inversion machines & the regular kinds. What’s the difference between them in regards to what it does with the body? How about this therapy - Muscle Balance Therapy™? Is this a scam? http://www.losethebackpain.com/treatments/ Are other brands better or worse than the Teeter brand? Seems many people here are into the Teeter one. Is there any marketing going on here or is it really the superior brand?   [End]
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http://curezone.com/upload/_I_J_Forums/bat6.jpg Hi Corey, Way to Manifest~!! My inversion table I am using now is exactly like the one I have in storage and I went to look for it hours before I found it. I found it at a sports resale shop. It was still covered in dust and sitting on the side walk when I saw it. I waited until the storekeeper finished buying it before I asked him the price. He said he would clean it up and I paid a hundred bucks for mine. He did not even have to take it into the store, instead, loading it into my van. One of the little plugs on the end wa ... [Image Embedded Here]
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Hi Uny, I also am a fan of the Hang-ups. My criteria when I went looking was safety and manufacturing. I wanted something that could offer me solid security when I was hanging it it. I sure did not want to fall out. I also wanted ease of use too. I had used a friend’s inversion table once which was an older one of a different kind. There was not an easy way to bring myself up and I was alone and only through great strength was I able to right myself since the design did not allow for ease of recovery to an upright position. I never used it again since that experience ...
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I have read about the benefits of inversion and decided to get one, but I was in no particular hurry. I started scanning Craig’s List for one. In about 2 weeks I found one listed at a yard sale 50 miles away, but in a town my brother lives in. My brother went to check it out and got it for $50. Seems the man got it through his insurance company because of a recommendation from a chiropractor and he rarely used it anymore. When I got it home and checking it out it seemed to be high quality. I was just now reading this thread and got curious about the make of the one I have. I just checke ...
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I didn’t do much research on different brands, but I’m happy with the quality of the Teeter 550. For $300 it was a safe purchase for me. I saw some brands for less money, but I didn’t have enough information about them to know if they were as good. I just found out about inversion tables on Curezone because I was looking for something to help my back. This seems to be the most popular brand going by all the youtube videos and Ebay. It’s a basic model that has a strap to limit the angle of inversion. There is a three position adjustment for responsiveness. When it is set at the most respons ...
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Hiya Uny - I have done a lot of research and narrowed it down to one of two units I am going to get;  either the Teeter Hangups Dex II (about $350) or the less expensive Orthopod (less than $200).  My chiro says that he personally has an Orthodpod and recommends it highly.  Neither one of those two models require putting any stress on your ankles and knees - which the gravity boot type models do.  Ankles and knees, especially for those who are no longer teenagers (ahem), were not designed to handle the weight of the entire suspended body. All the best, DQ (T ...
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Hi Uny, A few years ago I bought an inversion table and its one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.  All inversion tables are NOT equal, in fact some of them can be quite dangerous.  A friend of mine had one, her husband is an engineer and he did all the research before he bought one for my friend.  I went and tried hers out when she got it then did all the research myself. This is the table we both have, its the safest on the market in my opinion but just like you tell everybody regarding your tinctures and the IP each person has to have their own discernment rega ... [Image Embedded Here]
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...I have ALWAYS wanted an ’inversion table’ - but when I look at the options (like with everything), I’m overwhelmed with the various types, claims & variations. What are the ”baseline” issues that need to be addressed when selecting a quality inversion table? Any and all help appreciated! Healthiest of blessings - Unyquity   [End]
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I’ve been having back pain since December. It was getting pretty bad. I had a week off and I stayed in bed fasting for 3 days. I was still unable to sleep unless I was on my left side in a fetal position. I would wake up with my back muscles tightened more and having back pain all day. I started by setting the angle of the table to about 50 degrees. The next day I felt better, but the next 3 days I was in too much pain to use the inversion table. Then I started using it again on Friday. This time I removed the limiting strap and did the full inversion. I feel much better now. My ribs a ...
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The Teeter supports people up to 6’6” and 300 pounds. I got one last week and and I’m very happy with it. I’m 6’2”.   [End]
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I’ve read the testimonials tonight for inversion therapy, and tables. My husband is 6”4” and I would like to hear from any of you that are of similar height. I’m wondering if his height would pose any problems using one of these tables. I would also like to know what brand of table any of you would recommend for him. Thanks, Karen   [End]
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The Teeter Hang Ups website just got redone, and they have lots of new testimonials too. www.teeter-inversion.com I have their new EP-550 table, and I like it better than the old ones.   [End]
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I don’t have info but to me I think that the traction would help straighten out her spine as she is growing.   [End]
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My 12 year old needs to wear a brace due to 28 degree scoliosis. We are not fitted yet but i want to see if we can help as she gets older by using inversion. I have back issues and will buy the table soon ...we will discuss with the doctor but how could this harm? Invesion during the time she ages. Doe snyone have any infor on this issue. Scott   [End]
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Hi Surley, Thanks for confirming what I thought, that rebounding would be fun. I’m thinking if you put on some great music it would kind of be like dancing.  I’ve been exercising but when I get mine I think I’ll still start slow to see how it goes.  Since it works every cell in the body I can’t imagine what might ache once you get off of it ha ha. I’ll have to compare different brands, I know there are many out there. When I get mine I’ll post and let you know how I like it. Did you notice if it toned you up at all?  Just wondering I guess I’ll see for myself in ...
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Hi Willow, After reading this I have second thoughts about that rebounder....will definitely replace it now.I’ve been rebounding for about three years now and I usually have a lot of fun doing it.I usually do it for about 10-15 mins at a time and I love jumping to good dance music!But it is advisable to start slowly and then develop speed.I’m sure you’d have no problem since you’re already a physically fit person.But,if one is not in the habit of exercising it’s better to just bob up and down gently until one get’s more confident. You will enjoy rebounding Willow and thanks so much f ...
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I agree with you Surley if people won’t listen then you’ve done all you can do to help them. I read this quote from the Teeter Hang Ups website regarding lymphatic issues:   ”Inverting yourself to as little as 25° for even a few minutes can help relax tense muscles and speed the flow of lymphatic fluids which flush out the body’s wastes and carry them to the blood stream. The faster this waste is cleared, and fresh supplies of oxygen are introduced, the faster stiffness and pain in the muscles can disappear.” So I do think inverting helps with this.  I’m t ...
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Nice to hear from you Willow,and yes,you do sound like you’ll make a wonderful salesperson for the Inversion Table!But I totally understand your enthusiasm and where you’re coming from.I’m trying to spread the word around and I have to be careful...some people(friends and rels)look at me as if I’ve grown horns!But I try to do my part to educate them on how to heal themselves and if they won’t listen then too bad.I use my IT twice a day and when I have to go away on weekends I really miss it. My rebounder is shot and I understand from what I’ve read that the IT also exercises the lymph ...
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Hi FP, I’m sorry I didn’t see your post sooner but better late than never huh?  It sounds like you have a very long list of troubles, I’m sorry to hear that.  Zoebess posted a very good link that tells all about inversion therapy. http://www.energycenter.com/grav_f/benefits.html It tells all the benefits you get from inverting and it sounds like you don’t have anything that would prevent you from inverting.  There are some conditions that would prevent a person from inverting so check that section out too. If you don’t have any of the things that would preven ...
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Hi Zoebess, I’m glad to see another hanging gal.  I completely agree with you about the price of them.  I think lots of people won’t let go of the money with all that’s going on now but like you said if they knew just how great they would feel if they hung for a while I bet they’d buy one. The thing I like about inversion therapy is that you don’t have to have pain in order to reap the benefits of hanging.  I didn’t want to be a stooped over little old lady years from now so I hang everyday whether or not I have back pain. For me it’s just so relaxing, sometimes I’ll jus ...
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Hi Surley, I’m so glad to hear from you.  I haven’t checked out the forum for a while.  I’m so happy to hear that most of your pain is gone.  Isn’t your IT one of the best purchases you’ve ever made?  That’s the way I feel about mine.  I wouldn’t give it up for anything or anybody, I have people come over and hang around awhile  (pun intended) to try it and several have bought one.  You really can’t tell people just how wonderful they will feel without them trying it, it’s hard to get across the relief you feel when you hang. I haven’t seen San 2006 a ...
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Great to hear from you Zoebess.As usual you’re a storehouse of knowledge and your pics just drive everything home.Yeah,the Inv.tables are a bit expensive but I know people who have been going to therapy for years now and paying a lot of $$ to the Chiro and their situation haven’t improved much.For me,it’s one of the best investments I’ve made.In Canada,a lot of people haven’t heard of the IT but hopefully it will catch on in time. Take care Zoe and as usual, nice talking to you.I’ll go hang out now!   [End]
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I’m still hanging around~! I also would prefer a more active inversion forum. It is a little bit of an investment though. I think if people knew how good it was for them, they would be more open to trying it. I had my first inversion experience as an adult by staying with a friend who had an inversion table in her home. By the end of the week, I knew I wanted to have one of my own. I do think it will catch on, albeit slowly... http://www.energycenter.com/grav_f/benefits.html blessings, Zoe -_- [Image Embedded Here]   [End]
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Hello Everbody(where’s everyone,anyways?) Just thought I’d stop by to visit but not much happening here!Anyways,just to let you know that I’m feeling great and all the back and neck pains are practically gone. I’m ever so thankful that I discovered Inversion therapy and especially this forum.I just love my Inversion table and will continue to hang until....it’s a part of my daily routine now.For those suffering with back pain I can’t say enough good things about this piece of machinery.I find that it also clears up my sinus as well and tones my whole body. ...
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Could the inversion table help someone like me? Here’s my condition: I’ve had awful stifnes and pain since last January- in my ribs, spine pelvis, groin, legs, feet, arms pretty much the whoel body. It also caused urinary incontince because the muscles in the concerned area were strained perhaps. There could be three causes or a combination of them: 1. Not layering enough in extremely cold weather (under-dressed) being new to cold climate 2. Jumping, dancing- on an empty stomach for an hour every morning five days a week for several months 3. Walking long distances in the cold/s ...
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Hi Willowley, I was hanging for about fifteen minutes at a time at the 30 degrees incline and was comfortable with that.But I’ve just started the 60 D and it’s a bit more difficult so I’m doing ten minutes twice daily until I get more accustomed to it.This table has the mechanism to change the incline built in near the handle bars and unfortunately there is no gradual change...only the degrees I mentioned.The only problem with the steeper angle is that I feel a lot of pressure in my feet.I have thin feet and I really feel it at this angle.I’ve worn extra socks and they help a little.But ...
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Hi surley, I’m so happy to hear your back is feeling better, I’m sure it won’t be long before your neck and shoulders fall into line too.  How long are you inverting at a time?   Are you not able to take off the 30-60-90 degree stops so that you can just go where you want?  I haven’t seen a table where you couldn’t do that. Anyway, if you’re like me you’ll find that even after all your pain is gone you’ll still get on the table just because it makes you feel so good and relaxed. Please keep us posted, happy hanging. Willow      [End]
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Hi Everyone, Just want to let you know that my inversion is going fine so far.My sciatica back pain is hardly there after just a few days.My neck and shoulders are still painful but much better.Tonight I inclined at 60 degrees.The inclines can only be changed at 30,60,and 90 on this table.So my next stage will be full inversion...I’ll take my time getting there.... This is a wonderful piece of exercise equipment and I love it already.   [End]
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hmmm interesting question! Looking forward to someone answering that, since I don´t have mine yet. Have done head stands (yoga) years ago, but I guess this must be quite different. I imagine the spinal stretch is more complete when the body hangs head-down (totaly inversion)?? AND one has the option of doing the abdominal cruches (at a lesser degree)with the inversion table.   [End]
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How much different is the feeling from using an inversion table to using a incline bench that is used for abdominal crunches? I am not seeing that much difference between the two of them except that the legs are bent on an incline bench. The rest of the body is still getting the same stretch, is it not?   [End]
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Hi Willow, The table is great.Yes,the angles are adjustable and the table is very sturdy and heavy-duty.I started out at 30 degrees and I was nervous at first.So with my husband watching over me I gradually got used to laying on it and inverting slowly.By last night I got the hang of it and it felt great. Today,I had to go help my daughter move to another condo (she’s a PHD student and accumulated six years of mess and crap)so by the end of the day my back and neck were killing me.I came home and just wanted to go lay down but I remembered my table and decided to go on.I did about ...
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Wow, you did get a good deal, especially if it’s never even been used. I’m not sure how that table works but if it has a safety strap meaning you can adjust it to only go over so far, I’d start out using that so you’ll be able to get used to inverting before you go over all the way.  Just be sure to relax and don’t go further than you’re comfortable with and gradually you can adjust it to go further when you feel more comfortable.  Inverting won’t do you any good if you’re stressed when you’re inverting, if the muscles are tense because you’re scared it won’t help you. On ...
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Well,my husband just finished assemblying my IT and I’m a bit nervous.It’s the Healthware deluxe sold by Sears.It retails for $400.00 but I bought it off this guy on Craigslist.Apparently he bought it at a greatly reduced price and flipped it for $250.00,it was still in the box. He made a profit and I got a good deal too!And it looks quite sturdy.I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for all the help.I’m sure I’ll be asking a lot of questions as I get going on it. Take care and happy inversion.   [End]
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Many thanks for your responses! Great to hear that Megabite is still very happy with his. The teether-table would be more than we can afford right now, but good to know how satisfied you are with it! Will join in as soon as we get ours! Best to you both....   [End]
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When you get your table and try it out, let us know how it works for you! Maybe we can get the Forum going again.....   [End]
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Oh yes I LOVE it! I paid about $150 for the same table but I don’t care because I still think it’s such a great price for an excellent table. And it’s VERY sturdy which is important. I definitely recommend this one at such a great price. My back and neck feel much better, it’s like a natural traction machine. Go a little slow at first if you’re not used to it. It made me a little dizzy the first day lol...   [End]
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Hi #38782, I’ve had my Teeter Hang Ups for more than 4 years now and I’ve never had a problem with it, I feel perfectly safe using it. I did tons of research before I bought mine and to me the Teeter brand went through the most vigorous testing of all of them.  The army even uses them and endorses the Teeter Tables. You can’t go wrong with this brand, I realize they are more expensive but I feel my safety is worth lots of money, LOL. Good luck, let us know when you get one and what you think about it. Willow    [End]
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you bought? I checked out the link you´d put in and the price was right.... We´re shopping around for one and I´d like to know if you are still happy with yours! THANKS.   [End]
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You’re very welcome, I hope you can get it soon because I know as soon as you start to hang you’ll get much relief.  Just be sure to invert a little at a time so you don’t get scared, once you’re used to it you’ll do great, your back will feel better and you’ll be so relaxed. Have fun. Willow    [End]
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Hey Guys, Thanks for all the responses,finally.Didn’t mean to be rude but I do have to get an IT asap asI pulled something in my back a while ago and it’s acting up real bad now.I did some researches and it seems that the IT is the best bet.I’m looking at the Healthware deluxe from Sears,it sells for $400.00 Plus taxes,shipping etc but it looks very sturdy.I can easily go to a chiro but finding a good one is the prob.plus I’ve heard a lot of horror stories abt them. Thanks again to all and blessings for good health.   [End]
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Hi Willow, I almost got that one, that’s a good one too. Love to hang upside down it feels so good. Maybe I’ll be a Bat for Halloween ;) Yes today I’m feeling a tad better at least I’m on the upswing no pun intended lol!   [End]
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Hey Megabite, I didn’t she her post either so don’t feel bad, not much activity on the forum. This is the table I have  http://www.teeterhangups.com/home.html I love it, in fact I couldn’t live without getting on it every night well, I guess I could but I wouldn’t feel nearly as good as I do when I hang.  :-) Hope you’re feeling better now. Willow    [End]
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Hi Surley, I’m sorry I didn’t see your post earlier.  I have the Teeter Hang Ups Inversion Table, it’s more expensive that all the others but it has been put through many tests that are very important where other tables haven’t stood the same testing and broke. http://www.teeterhangups.com/home.html I wouldn’t purchase a used one due to the fact you’ll be hanging upside down and it could be very dangerous if you bought one that had something broken on it you might not be aware of. If you buy one you’ll never be the same again.  It does so much more than help with ...
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Hey sorry, didn’t see your post until now. Been down for the count for the past week with the Flu and one-sided Sinus Infection (most likely one giant Herx) Anyway this is the Inversion Table I purchased, I’m very happy with it, it’s very sturdy and does the job. .....Only if you buy it now you will get it cheaper than I did :( ! and no I’m not selling! This is a good deal, I would recommend this one: http://www.inversion-table-direct.com/p/calm-calm-inversion-table   [End]
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I tried to get it going a while back but it seems people don’t keep up with it. Do you have an inversion table?  I couldn’t live without mine and I don’t even have any back trouble LOL.  It’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. Willow    [End]
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Wow!!I GUESS THIS FORUM IS NOT VERY ACTIVE N/M   [End]
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Okay,I’ve been doing some researches on the In.tables and so far I’ve looked at three of them.One is a Healthware model,another is by Bodyflux and the third is a Lifegear model.The Healthware model seems to be the sturdiest. Can someone give me any input on this as I have absolutely no experience with this equiptment.I also noticed some up for sale on Craigslist and they looked fine.Is there any pitfalls in buying a used one? Thanks for any advice.   [End]
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Hi, I’m very interested in the inversion therapy and would like to purchase a table.I have some sciatica problems and I think this will help.Does anyone know of a place that sells them in the Toronto region so I can check it out and see how it works before purchasing? Thanks for any info.   [End]
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It gives me more energy and at the same time it’s so relaxing and my back and neck are getting better. It does take a little getting used to since my vertebrae have been smashing down against each other for so long with no relief, but I feel so much better. And I had a slight Sciatica going on in my lower back that bothered me sometimes when I was trying to sleep and it’s completely gone! I’m beginning to think that this may be better than relying on a Chiropractor all the time for adjustments. Everyone should have one of these tables.   [End]
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Wow after the second day I feel great! I feel so refreshed afterwards. I didn’t feel dizzy this time and I’m getting used to the balance. It’s easy once you figure it out. I feel more relaxed and my back and neck feels better. This is worth much more than the price I paid. I bet it makes everything we do to improve our bodies work better. Such as getting the blood flow going and getting all of the nutrients to the right places. Everyday the older we get gravity is working against us lol! Don’t our heads weigh something like 5 lbs.? That’s a lot of weight to be smashing down on our sp ...
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in·ver·sion (ĭn-vûr’zhən, -shən) Pronunciation Key n. 1. The act of inverting. 2. The state of being inverted. __________________________________ in⋅vert    /v. ɪnˈvɜrt; adj., n. ˈɪnvɜrt/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [v. in-vurt; adj., n. in-vurt] Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used with object) 1. to turn upside down. http://www.curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=898&p=3 [Image Embedded Here]   [End]
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Hey Megabite, It took me a few adjustments too for the height weight ratio.  I’m 5’4” and to get it balanced right I had to put it on 5’5” and it was perfect.  I don’t know if your table has the 3 position self locking hinges that set how responsive the table is but once I changed the setting on those it was balanced great. I had never done anything like inverting so when I got my table it was a really strange feeling when I got off of it so I know what you mean.  When you think about it when we stand or sit down our spine compresses ...
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Hi Willow, Yes I do have a strap on it and have adjusted it so for now it doesn’t tip very far back. And I know what you mean about adjusting for the proper weight and height, that took a little while for me to figure out that that was the right thing to do as I kept getting off the table and adjusting the height back and forth and at the same time reading the instructions. Now that it’s been about an hour or so since I’ve been on it the weird sorta dizzy feeling has calmed down a bit, and now I just feel like my back had traction and I feel more relaxed. I know it will take a lit ...
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Hi Megabite, I just found this forum the other day myself.  Do you have a strap that you can adjust from going too far?  Once you get used to inverting it will feel so relaxing, take it little by little because if you are scared of inverting too far you’ll be so tense you won’t get the full benefit from it.  I don’t use the strap on mine at all, if you set it correctly for your height and weight you can control the inversion by raising and lowering your arms.  If the table is balanced correctly for your height and weight once you lock in your ankles ...
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I didn’t know there was a Forum for this. I just got my Inversion Table today. I only have it at about 15-20 degrees and gently swung back and forth and hung there for about 10 to 15 minutes. Whoa, I feel weird and my back feels weird. It does feel like my back and neck had traction. I definitely have to get used to this!   [End]
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what is inversions? does it hurt? :)   [End]
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I’m wondering why this message was hidden there was nothing in it that was in any way inflammatory.  Could someone please tell me why it deserved to be hidden? Thanks. Willow    [End]
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When Hoodia first came on the market a friend of mine used it and swore it really worked better than anything she had ever tired to suppress her appetite.  I took her advice and bought the liquid Hoodia first and it seemed to work for about 4 days then it didn’t make a difference for me so I bought the capsules and tried them and they didn’t work either, in fact just the other day I was cleaning out my kitchen cabinets and came across a bottle of the capsules and threw them away. With something like that I believe what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for th ...
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My husband and I both tried the hoodia and it did not work for us. He had bought one bottle in the healthfood store, but did not try it again. I had bought several bottles on the internet, he did not know I had tried it before, but I sent them all (even the one I had used) back and they refunded my money.   [End]
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Hoodia is an all natural weight loss supplement. NOT A DIET PILL! I don’t take pills. Hoodia stopped my appetite cold. No cravings, no desire to cheat on my diet. It works as well as or better than I ever imagined. As far as inverting of course it’s probably a better idea to eat when you’re not full but I don’t know that you have to wait any number of hours like swimming or whatever. I do it when I need it, y’know like if I feel a spasm coming on or a little tweak in my muscles and probably if I figure I’m going to invert then I’ll adjust meal time around that.   [End]
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No advertising or personal websites are allowed on support forums. All your posts had a link in it, which have been removed by moderator. You can check out the Market Place and My Website forums for posting.   [End]
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Interesting info. What is hoodia? and another question: how many hours after eating do you invert? Or better put : when is the best time to do inversion? THANKS!   [End]
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Wow, 5 friends! That’s amazing!!! You know when I hurt my back I put on about 30 pounds and lost it with hoodia. If you’re really looking to lose some weight maybe you can believe in my success losing weight as you believe in yours and my success in doing inversion therapy. Hoodia worked so well for me as I never seemed to be hungry and craving food. Never. I mean I thought about food but could seriously, for probably one of the first times in my life just kind of ignore it. Like I just don’t care as much about it. It’s hard to explain. berzerkerca   [End]
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I’m so happy you found it when you did, isn’t it wonderful when you find an answer to your problems?  I should have been a salesperson for the company I bought mine from, LOL.  I had my friends coming to the house using mine until it got to the point where they wanted one themselves, 5 of my friends each bought one because after using mine for a couple of weeks on a daily basis they were already seeing the benefits. I’m betting you still use yours even though your pain is gone don’t you?  You must because your lean, mean, and standing tall, lol I&r ...
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You are right!!! Inversion therapy is just the best thing for my back, abs, legs, thighs and butt muscles. Literally, if it wasn’t for hanging upside down I know my life would be completely different. I used to get the WORST sciatica ever. I’d feel like I was dragging my leg around like it was half paralyzed at times. When I realized that I could fix my back and my sciatica by hanging upside down regularly I literally cried I was so happy. People that have never had back problems have no idea how bad it gets. My back would hurt and my sciatica would act up so bad sometimes that it l ...
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This forum doesn’t seem to be at all active, maybe we can get it going again.  I have an inversion table and it’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.  I didn’t really have any back pain except for when I lifted something too heavy and it wasn’t really pain it was just sore.  Anyway I bought the table because of the overall benefit gained from hanging upside down.  I hang every day, it is so relaxing once you get used to it.   Inversion tables are not just to be used if you have back pain, there are many benefits.  It reli ...
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Inversion therapy is the best treatment for back pain and sciatica that I know of. In 04 I had to get back surgery for a herniated disc. Nearly 2 years after surgery I STILL had painful and crippling sciatica, weak legs and pain. A friend of mine turned me on to inversion therapy and I have been hanging upside down ever since. what I’ve learned through treating with inversion therapy is that although we feel pain in our backs, the pain really originates in the core, stomach or ab muscles. As I inverted I felt my abs start to loosen as the spasms were stretched away. As my abs relaxe ...
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Inversion therapy is the best treatment for back pain and sciatica that I know of. In 04 I had to get back surgery for a herniated disc. Nearly 2 years after surgery I STILL had painful and crippling sciatica, weak legs and pain. A friend of mine turned me on to inversion therapy and I have been hanging upside down ever since. what I’ve learned through treating with inversion therapy is that although we feel pain in our backs, the pain really originates in the core, stomach or ab muscles. As I inverted I felt my abs start to loosen as the spasms were stretched away. As my abs relaxe ...
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Wow, there were pages of gibberish here that was supposed to be a picture and an ad. Anyway, I got the Champ and it’s a fine inversion table (as far as I know because it’s the only one I’ve tried). It’s very easily taken apart and folded (I bought it gently used on craigslist) and fun to use. The first time anyone gets on it they laugh and giggle a lot. ”It’s like being on a ride at the fair” some kids said. And we just keep it at 30-50 degrees for now. It’s so stable with gravity control (you feel in control) you can take your feet out of the bars, hold onto the handles, and bend y ...
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Our Big 5 sporting goods place is advertising an Elite fitness ’deluxe’ inversion system for $99. From the picture it looks ok. the ad touts that it has padded ankle rollers and can fold. The regular price is $199. I havent yet visited the store, but it seems to be a good deal. However - i tried googling this brand and dont seem to find any info on this. has anyone used this? Is it worth investing in this? Any input will be appreciated. Thanks!   [End]
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Hi San, What is really helping me is oil of Oregano,get one with over 85% carvacrol. Another good remedy is bee pollen but you have to start taking it say around May month to build up your immune system.Those really helped me in the past but this year I became complacent and thought my allergies would be gone now.They’re not as bad but with the oil of oregano I can live quite comfortably. Take care and good luck.   [End]
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