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10 Foods That Reduce Inflammation and Pain Naturally

2008-07-09T10:45:07Z

This post is going to be short because my wife is in labor and about to give birth to baby number 8. Once the baby has arrived I'll try to send out some pictures.

So here's a great article about foods that reduce pain and promote healing.

Enjoy...

Jesse

10 Foods That Reduce Inflammation and Pain Naturally

Far too many people live with chronic pain. Whether western medicine has let them down or they're just tired of having to take over the counter pain medication, a lasting and natural solution may be sitting on the dinner table right now.

Let's take a look inside Mother Nature's medicine cabinet...

1. Alfalfa. The leaves of the alfalfa plant are rich in vitamins, protein and minerals however beyond the high levels of basic nutrients it is also a natural anti-arthritic due to its high Chlorophyll content.

Alfalfa can be found at your local market or in your health food store. It is most often found in the form of sprouts, however juice and supplement capsules are also beneficial.

2. Chamomile. Chamomile is widely known as a natural relaxant and is most commonly found in tea however it is also an anti spasmodic and an anti inflammatory. The easiest and tastiest way to consume this flower is with a regular cup of tea.

3. Fenugreek. Fenugreek is an herb most commonly used to season curry. You can eat the plant's leaves, seeds, and sprouts. Look for it in your local ethnic or Indian market. The greens and sprouts are a tasty addition to a salad and the seeds provide excellent seasoning to a variety of meats, stews, and sauces.

Fenugreek is an anti-inflammatory and has phyto steroid properties to help rebuild tissues. Recently it has been tested for it's affects on cancer.

4. Flax. Omega 3 fatty acids have been studied in depth for their anti inflammatory properties as well as their ability to help the body heal and regenerate. It has also been linked to fighting cancer and reversing diabetes.

Flax seed can be added to just about any meal and flax seed oil can be used to cook with or make dressings and sauces. It can also be consumed as a tea.

5. Ginger is a delicious seasoning for a variety of foods. From tea to ice cream Ginger is easy to consume and provided tremendous health benefits. It helps to stimulate blood flow for improved circulation and it is an anti inflammatory. Less inflammation means less pain.

Ginger is just one of the 11 powerful pain fighting ingredients in "Heal-n-Soothe".

Thousands of people are reporting great results - many have even been able to dump their existing medications for this all-natural alternative.

Click here to learn more about this powerful formula

6. Licorice. No, not those black candy whips you find at the grocery! Licorice is a root. In Italy it isn't uncommon to see people chewing on the root as a snack or breath freshener.

Take care though, too much pure licorice can be dangerous. It is an anti-inflammatory and is rich in phytosteroids.

7. Salmon. Salmon is a food source rich in omega three fatty acids which have been proven to provide a variety of health benefits the least of which is as an anti-inflammatory to treat arthritis.

8. Rosemary. Rosemary is an excellent food to treat pain because it naturally eases nerve and muscle tension and pain. It's even good for chronic headaches. It contains salicin which is a natural form glycoside - which aspirin is made from.

Rosemary can be found anywhere and is an excellent herb for flavoring meats, salad dressings, stews, soups, sauces and even tea.

9. Sage. Sage isn't just for Thanksgiving Day dressing. Sage helps improve achy muscles and inflammation and is great to keep your mind clear. Sage is actually in the mint family and is exceptional for flavoring food.

White sage is a strong anti inflammatory and is most often consumed as tea while common sage can be consumed as tea or used to season food.

10. Shitake mushroom. Shitake has most recently been used to treat immune deficiency resulting from chemotherapy, hepatitis, aids and other chronic infections. It is a strong cancer fighter and anti viral. It is an excellent treatment to arthritis and chronic joint pain.

Shitake mushrooms can be enjoyed raw, saut?ed, baked, added to just about any meal and they're easy to find in your local supermarket.

This is by no means an exhaustive list... there are tons of other "super foods" and the more whole foods you can eat the better.

Chronic pain doesn't have to rule your life. Nature has provided us with a wealth of healthy solutions and treatments for what ails us. Take a look in your refrigerator and see what remedies are right in front of you.

Are Your Shoes Contributing To Your Back Pain?

2008-07-07T10:22:33Z

I am always amazed when I see women wearing high heels...

How could you possibly put those things on, feel uncomfortable yet still walk around in them all day!

Well, the dangers of wearing "bad" shoes or shoes that just don't fit your foot well is real. And guys, before you say this doesn't apply to me, it does...

High heels aren't the only types of shoes I'd classify as "bad"... many mens dress shoes are almost as horrible when it comes to what they do to feet.

As humans we tend to take our feet for granted and seriously neglect them. Your feet are critical to good biomechanics and overall health and fitness.

Think about it... your feet serve as the foundation for your body and even the slightest problem in the foot can throw your entire body out of whack.

We received many emails and letters from customers who have followed our advice and ditched the heels and dress shoes and that alone resulted in huge reductions in pain.

So whether you are a woman who feels pressured to wear high heels or a man who has to wear "dress" shoes, I urge you to think about how you are treating and caring for your feet... and find a better pair of shoes.

First off, they have to support and fit your foot well... they shouldn't force your foot to fit the shoes, it's got to be the other way around!

Second, they need to feel comfortable. If your feet feel tired after wearing them for just a few minutes, they are probably not a great choice.

And last, forget "fashion"! Who cares what the thing looks like if it's not comfortable or worse, it's ruining your feet. And whoever said high heels looked good any way - I think they look stupid!

But worse is what they do to the feet of women who wear them... take a look at these pictures:

So does that make you want to wear some high heels? I hope not!

By the way, incase you missed it, last week I sent out an email about a new video we just added to the website. It's about trigger points and if you haven't already watched it, you can find it here:

NEW VIDEO Trigger Points: How They Develop and How To Treat Them

"How To Beat Back Pain at Work"

"Sciatica Relief in Just Minutes With One Simple Technique"

"How to Get the Best Results Using Inversion Therapy"

Wishing you the best,
Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT

P.S. I have several more new videos for you that are just about ready and I'll be sending those to you very soon... along with some great new articles too!

An Aspirin a Day Keeps the... Doctor Here to Stay

2008-07-01T06:14:35Z

We received so much feedback in response to the email I sent recently about the passing of Tim Russert and heart disease that I thought you might find this article about asprin very informative.

I hope you enjoy the article...

An Aspirin a Day Keeps the... Doctor Here to Stay

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Each year, one million people suffer from a heart attack; and half of them die.

At least 600,000 Americans have a stroke, which is the third leading cause of death.

Aggressive attempts have been made throughout the years to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, including the daily use of aspirin.

Aspirin therapy helps prevent blood platelets from sticking together and forming clots.

This, in turn, keeps blood thin and flowing more smoothly, thus lowering the risk of heart attacks and strokes. (Both are usually the result of a clot lodging in a narrowed artery and choking off the tissue's blood supply.)

But there is a gray cloud inside this silver lining. Although aspirin appears as a simple over-the-counter treatment, it is in fact a drug that produces side effects-many of which can be severe.

Long-term aspirin use has been linked to cataracts, macular degeneration, kidney damage and peptic ulcers. Aspirin irritates and erodes the stomach lining and often leads to gastrointestinal bleeding. The chance of bleeding is even higher when aspirin is used in combination with other anti-inflammatory drugs.

In addition, aspirin therapy can cause bleeding in the brain, especially in elderly folks. Healthy people taking aspirin as a preventative measure to ward off stokes can also develop bleeding. Supposedly the occurrence is rare; nonetheless, the risk is still there.

As if that isn't bad enough, research is now showing that many people are resistant to aspirin. That is, aspirin does nothing to protect them from heart attacks and strokes.

In fact, taking aspirin makes them more susceptible to both conditions. Apparently, the clotting ability of their blood is strong enough to prevent aspirin from doing its job. This action makes their situation worse and increases the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke.

Some researchers suggest that any where from 20 to 49 percent of the population is aspirin-resistant. A recent analysis of 2,367 people found that 26 percent were resistant to the effects of aspirin.

Of these individuals, 33 percent suffered a heart attack, stroke or other health problem. Although it is not completely understood, resistance may be higher in men, diabetics, smokers, and those who have high blood pressure.

Unfortunately, many doctors continue to prescribe aspirin on a routine basis to their patients. As is often the case in our society, medication is thought to be the solution for all of our ills. Because every drug has side effects, they should be used very cautiously.

Also, one of the most effective blood thinners are proteolytic enzymes. Not only do they thin the blood naturally, but they also cleanse the blood of toxins, kill viruses and bacteria, eat away at excess fibrin (scar tissue) and reduce inflammation and pain.

You can learn more about proteolytic enzymes here.

Often times, there are other, safer ways of preventing disease or getting one's health back. For example, exercising, eating right, and controlling stress greatly reduce the risk of heart disease.

Several studies have found that garlic as well as fish oil lowers cholesterol and thins the blood, protecting against clots. Antioxidants found naturally in fruits and vegetables help prevent everything from cancer to heart attacks.

Bromelain, a natural enzyme in pineapple, acts as an anti-inflammatory and also keeps plaques from developing in artery walls. Bromelain is just one of the 11 proven pain relievers that are found in "Heal-n-Soothe". You can learn more about this all-natural anti-inflammatory here.

Eating small amounts of chocolate has even been associated with reducing heart disease risk. Research shows that cocoa beans contain natural plant chemicals that are good for blood flow.

However, milk chocolate contains considerably fewer of these chemicals, compared to dark chocolate. It contains a lot of added sugar as well. So look for bars with a minimum of 60 percent cocoa and not too much added sugar. Chocolate, of course, is high in calories, so go easy on your consumption.

While taking aspirin regularly may be beneficial for some people, it is not without risk. And in many cases, aspirin may do more harm than good.

All drugs have side effects, including over-the-counter medications, so their use should be carefully considered.

Healthy lifestyle habits and other natural remedies need be taken into account as alternatives to drugs whenever possible.

So, dump the aspirin and use the safer and proven alternatives.

Talk to you again soon...

Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT

P.S. Have you watched the videos we recently added to the website? Right now there are 3... one on back pain at work, one about sciatica and one about inversion therapy. Watch the videos now here

Foods That Cause Pain and How to Maximize Your Metabolism

2008-06-24T04:03:54Z

I’ve got two great articles for you today.

One about how certain types of foods can actually create inflammation in your body and make it almost impossible to get rid of pain or heal.

And another article about how you can speed up your metabolism with simple little changes and tricks - and without exercise.

I hope you find them helpful and if you haven’t already, please be sure to let us know what topics you’d like us to cover in future articles.

Is What You’re Eating Keeping You In Pain?

When I say the word “inflammation,” it’s likely to evoke thoughts of painful joints and muscles, swelling, and a loss of mobility.

But did you know that recent research shows that chronic inflammation in your body can lead to serious diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and Alzheimer’s disease, to name just a few?

The amount of inflammation in your body varies and is dependent on a number of factors - including your activity level, the amount of sleep you get, the degree of stress in your life, and even the foods you eat.

What you have to realize is that these factors are cumulative - meaning they build up over time. And the more that any or all of these factors get out of whack, the risk for disease increases.

Read the rest of this article here

How to Maximize Fat Loss With Little or NO Exercise

Weight loss is a billion-dollar industry because everyone is looking for the quick fix when it comes to losing weight. Everyone wants to burn body fat yet few people understand how the human body uses fat for fuel!

Stored body fat is the last thing your body will use as fuel. The whole reason we store extra calories (that can come from anything) is to have a back up or reserve.

The only way body fat can be effectively used as fuel Is If blood sugar is stable, and the body is using more fuel than is being supplied! This is what keeps most people from burning fat.

You can find the rest of this story here

Again, I hope you found these articles helpful. Feel free to forward this email to anyone you think could benefit from the articles.

Also, please go to our discussion forum and let us know what topics you’d like to see covered in future articles.

Talk to you soon,
Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT

P.S. Did you watch the 3 videos I sent to you last week?

“How To Beat Back Pain at Work”

“Sciatica Relief in Just Minutes With One Simple Technique”

“How to Get the Best Results Using Inversion Therapy”

Do you know how to break the Vicious cycle of pain?

2008-06-18T07:48:49Z

As part of the Fibromyalgia Fix we are offering For FREE The complete Physical and Spiritual Guide to Healing Chronic Pain of any kind…

BackAches, Sciatica,HeadAches, Shoulder Pain, Arthritis and of course Fibromyalgia

It is the total Self care guide, here are just some of the topics…

* An Uncomfortable Reality: Clarifies why conventional medicine is not the best way to eliminate chronic pain syndromes, and how to put yourself in the driver’s seat of your own healing…
Page 5

* The Problem With Pain: Proves the connection between chronic pain and chronic disease, and the role silent inflammation plays in both…
Page 20

* The Fallacy of Pain Relief: Uncovers where most chronic pain and disease come from and how the foods you eat effect them…
Page 29

* Our Fantastic Fascia: Explains what fascia is and why it can become chronically painful…
Page 45

* The Smoldering Fire of Chronic Inflammation: Spells out the nature of free radicals, oxidative stress and their effects on the metabolic balance of your body…
Page 62

* The Painful Side of Sweetness: Exposes how our nation’s sugar addiction drives pain disorders…
Page 72

* Our Injured Earth, Your Injured Self: Uncovers the devastating effects every day environmental toxins have on our bodies and their role in fibromyalgia…
Page 82

* How It All Comes Together Neurologically: Describes how metabolic imbalance blows into painful trigger points in your muscles and leads to global pain disorders…Page 95

* Self-Care 101 for Myofascial Pain Syndromes: Offers strategies to eliminate trigger points (gives directions for every part of your body)
Page 113

* Eating Your Way Out of Pain and Into Wellness: Gives you a healing diet for chronic pain disorders...
Page 229

* Spice Up Your Healing: Shows you how to heal your pain with everyday herbs…
Page 255

* Conquering Maldigestion, Food Alergies and Dysbiosis: Illustrates the relationship between your digestive system and chronic pain, and how to reverse poor digestion…
Page 273

* Strategies to Enhance Detoxification and Energy Production: Gives you specific steps to clear out your system, reduce free radicals, and boost your vitality…
Page 289

* From Chronic Regional Pain to Fibromyalgia: Proves it’s not all in your head, it’s in your brain and spinal cord! Comprehensive wellness strategies show you how to heal your pain and restore your energy…
Page 311

* The Body/Mind Connection to Pain and Suffering: Confirms the source of our suffering and how to build emotional strength along with physical strength…
Page 327

* Perennial Wisdom’s Path to Healing: Provides you the spiritual strategies for long-term health…
Page 343

* The Healing Power of Forgiveness and Gratitude: Reveals how un-forgiveness and un-gratefulness destroy our peace and shows you how to open yourself to true happiness and healing for the rest of your life…
Page 363

Click here to see how you can get your free copy of the complete guide to healing your Chronic Pain…

Does Trigger Point Therapy work for Back Pain?

2008-06-17T06:38:24Z

The 5 things you need to know about Trigger Point Therapy and how to make it an effective part of your treatment protocol...

1. If you suffer from any of the following conditions you have Trigger Points.
a. Sciatica
b. Bulging or Herniated Disc
c. Spinal Stenosis
d. Spondiio
e. Fail Back surgery
f. Or pulled back muscle

2. If you are wondering what causes Trigger points his is a short list...
a. Surgery
b. Your condition
c. Trauma
d. Repetitive use
e. Oxidative Stress like house hold Chemicals

3. Trigger Points can a do show up any anywhere on the body, in fact trigger points can and do spread and as they spread and when they have multiplied enough it is then called Fibromyalgia...

4. Trigger points can last a life time if never addressed properly...

5. Did you know there are different types of Trigger points...
a. Active, pain for to the touch
b. Latent, not painful but cause restrictions
c. Referred,is when you can have a trigger point in one area of your body but pain shows up in another.

6. So why are Trigger Points so important?
Trigger Points make a muscle Weak, Tight and contribute to muscle imbalances, postural issue and of course they are painful.

7. The Challenge with Trigger Points...
a. They can not be stretched out
b. They can not be Exercises out
c. The bond that causes a trigger Point needs to be Mechanically broken with direct Pressure...
d. That direct pressure needs to be applied Daily
e. That direct Pressure needs to be applied consistently and continuously
f. That direct pressure needs to be applied for at least 90 Seconds...
g. and the latest Research show that direct pressure can be either Static or Dynamic.

Static would mean apply the pressure with out movement

Dynamic Please read this carefully... this is the number one secret to getting relief with Trigger Point Therapy) apply the pressure with a liner motion in the direction of the muscle fibers, then get up with out hesitation and stretch the muscle...

That is the everything you need to know about Trigger Point Therapy the only other thing you need is the device its self...

Trust me I have searched long and hard to find the best of the best products and most up to date research for everyone and be able to present all of you with good information that you can take action with...

This Book and 2 CD set hold the answers to so many questions I encourage you to take the steps to educate your self about all of the possibilities there are for you to get long lasting relief. I can not rewrite the book its 400 pages and I can not give you all of the information as fast as you having the book in your hands, if you suffer from Chronic Pain you will benefit from this book...

Click here for our Best selling book and Chronic Back Pai

Click here to read more about Trigger Point Therapy and all of the benefits

Lifezyme Plus is changing... It's new name is "Heal-n-Soothe"

2008-06-17T06:39:42Z

IMPORTANT

Lifezyme Plus is changing... It's new name is "Heal-n-Soothe". It's the same great product you've been using and the only thing that's different is the name. You can expect to receive the product with the new name and label in the next month or so.

For those that are wondering why we changed the name;

Heal-n-Soothe better describes the product..
Heal-n-Soothe is much easer to pronounce...

If you haven't already, please send us your feedback. Let us know how Lifezyme Plus has been working for you. You can email us at support(at)losethebackpain.com or send your comments online at http://www.losethebackpain.com/lifezymeplussurvey.html

Thank you,

Jesse Cannone

P.S.
Click here, If you would like a free trial of Heal-n-Soothe

8 Drugs Even Your Doctor Won't Take

2008-06-12T04:12:02Z

I just read a good article in Men's Health magazine, which I typically don't read but I had some time while waiting for a haircut. Anyway, the article was titled "8 Drugs Even Your Doctor Won't Take".

I've been urging people to avoid taking prescription or over the counter drugs at all costs because the risks are so high... and there are so many safer alternatives, many of which have proven to be just as effective (even more effective in some cases).

To save you the time and effort, here's their list of drugs to avoid:

1. Advair (asthma)
2. Avandia (diabetes)
3. Celebrex (anti-inflammatory)
4. Ketek (anti-biotic)
5. Prilosec / Nexium (heartburn)
6. Visine (eye drops)
7. Pseudoephedrine (decongestant)

It seems the people over at Men's Health can't count because the list only has 7 - not 8

Anyway, the reason I wanted to talk about this is because so many people we talk to are still taking Celebrex... even though the FDA has warned about how dangerous it can be. And if the FDA says it's dangerous, you know it has got to be really bad because it takes a lot of deaths before they'll cut into the drug companies profits.

So what can you do to safely deal with the pain? Here are 8 (yes actually 8) things that you should consider:

1. Topical pain relief cream

A great way to get fast, almost instant relief from the symptom (pain) but you still have to deal with the underlying issues.

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We make a great product called Rub on Relief that has been clinically proven in 4 different studies to not only be effective, but over 80% of the people in the study said it delivered better pain relief than many brand name prescription and over the counter medicines.

You can learn more about it and why it works so well here.

2. Proteolytic enzymes

A very powerful anit-inflammatory yet very few people are aware of it here in the US. It's been used for about 50 years now in Europe and Asia to treat everything from asthma, arthritis, allergies, cancer, herpes/shingles, hepatitis, muscle soreness, multiple sclerosis and many others.

Extensive research has been done proving their effectiveness and you learn more about proteolytic enzymes here.

3. Acupuncture

This ancient treatment can work wonders and while it may not work for everyone, one thing we have discovered is the application of the treatments can vary widely from physician to physician... and some people report no benefit when receiving treatment from one doctor but then report great results when receiving treatment from another.

You can find an acupuncturist in your area here.

4. Trigger point therapy

We've all got em and they can cause serious muscle spasms, chronic pain and stiffness and exacerbate muscle imbalances.

The good news is you can identify and treat most, if not all of them on your own at home (or at work).... and with just a few minutes you can see dramatic improvement. If you haven't already started using trigger point therapy you definitely need to give a try and you can learn more about it here.

5. Muscle balance therapy

Probably the most important because when you identify and address your imbalances you eliminate much, if not all of the underlying cause of the pain.

And while it does take some time to improve your imbalances, many people do find that just one or two corrective exercises or stretches gives them instant relief - but the key here is knowing which exact ones you need to do.

If you were to do only one thing on this list, this is the one it should be. Be sure to read our article on muscle balance therapy here.

6. Mind body therapies

There are many "mind-body" therapies available and they all seem to work for some people so if there's any that you haven't tried, you should definitely look into them. You can find a basic overview of mind body therapies here.

And you can find the one mind-body / hypnosis program we recommend here.

7. Energy healing

This is something I've been studying a lot as of late and am very excited about. It falls into the above "mind-body" category but is something I wanted to write briefly about today.

Since I wouldn't be able to give you a good explanation in such a short space here I encourage you to get and read the book "The Touch of Healing" by Mary Burmeister. You can find it on Amazon or Here..

And you can also find a qualified practitioner in your area here.

I'll be writing more about my experience with energy healing very soon.

8. Far Infrared heat

Used for over 3000 years now, Far Infrared heat has been used to treat all sorts of health conditions and has proven very effective at treating muscle and joint related conditions.

More and more research is being done on it right now and specifically in the treatment of various types of back pain. You can learn more about far infrared heat therapy here.

And these are just some of the MANY things you can do instead of risk your health on dangerous drugs.

Remember, the more things you try the sooner you'll find the combination that works best for you... and the sooner you try them the sooner you get your life back.

So get started now and please share your experience with us and others by posting on our discussion forum.

That's all for today. Hope you are doing well and talk to you again soon...

Jesse

2 articles I think you'll find helpful on Back Pain

2008-05-26T05:12:34Z

I've got 2 great articles for you today that I'm sure you are going to find very
interesting and hopefully also very helpful.

First, did you know that chronic pain shrinks the brain?

Yep, it's true and that's what the first article is about. And I don't know about
you, but I can't afford any loss of brain

And the second article talks about how you can use nutrition to help eliminate
your pain - or keep it, depending upon the choices you make.

But before we jump into these articles I wanted let you know that we just released
a brand new product called "The Fibromyalgia Fix" and you can check it out here:
http://www.losethebackpain.com/fibromyalgiafix.html

And right now you can grab a free copy of the book "Why We Hurt" by Dr. Greg Fors
when you purchase "The Fibromyalgia Fix" so if you or anyone you know sufferers
from fibromyalgia you (or they) have got to get your hands on this new program.

Ok, so now let's dig into the articles I was telling you about...

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Chronic Back Pain Limits Brain Power
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You don't need to be a scientist to know that chronic back pain can have a negative
impact on your life, often bringing with it anxiety and depression. It can affect your
ability to work, sleep, and perform other daily activities.

Until recently, it has been assumed that whatever changes occurred in the brain as
a result of chronic back pain were only temporary and that the brain would revert to
a normal state once the pain stopped.

Recent findings by researchers from Northwestern University have turned this
assumption on its head. What they found was that chronic back pain - defined as
pain lasting six months or longer - can cause significant and long-lasting damage
to the brain, aging it up to 20 times faster than normal.

In fact, chronic back pain actually shrinks the gray matter of the brain - the part
responsible for memory and information processing - by as much as 11 percent each
year. In contrast, normal aging of the brain results in just a 0.5 percent loss of gray
matter a year.

Get the rest of this story here:
http://www.losethebackpain.com/backpainandthebrain.html

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Can Proper Nutrition and Supplementation Eliminate Your Pain?
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Anyone looking to achieve optimal health has to consider nutrition as the single most
important ingredient for success. In a perfect world, all of our nutrition should come
from the food we eat. Supplementation should not even be an issue.

In the real world, however, most of the foods we eat are riddled with fertilizers,
herbicides, pesticides, and hormones - not to mention that they are often hydrated
with polluted water. In addition, an ever-growing percentage of our food comes from
other countries, which don't always have the best inspection track record.

And if all that weren't bad enough, the natural nutrient value of the soil that produces
these foods has also been diminishing over the years, a trend that will only continue.
This is why it's necessary for us to take a hard look at our diets and make a decision
about whether we may need supplements.

As you can see, proper nutrition nowadays is not that easy; it does take some time to
educate yourself. By proper nutrition, I mean eating clean and safe foods that have
the nutrients your body requires to get and stay healthy.
Recipe for relief

Your two main purposes for eating a healthy diet and taking supplements are to give
your body what it needs to heal itself and to minimize the level of inflammation that is
in your body. The inflammation is what is causing your pain.

Drugs that fight pain do little, if anything, to help the body heal itself. In fact, some of
these drugs can have severe negative side effects, so please consider eating right as
an alternative.

If you are suffering from any type of back, neck or sciatic pain, I have a recipe for relief.

Read the rest of this article here:
http://www.losethebackpain.com/treatments/nutritionandsupplements.html

By the way, keep your eyes peeled for a bunch of new articles, audios and videos
from the crew here at the Healthy Back Institute.

Have a great weekend!

Jesse

Free Book: How To Win The War Agaisnt Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

2008-05-12T09:39:49Z

The book is 400 pages and it covers every thing relating to chronic pain... It is indeed the complete physical and Spiritual guide to healing your chronic pain...

The Audio is 100 minutes long, its 2 CDs, I did the interview with Dr Fors, he blow me way with what he has discovered and his approach starts at the cellular level it does not get any more Root Cause that that...

www.losethebackpain.com/fibromyalgiafix.html

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Here is a quote from Dr Fors

"I was once so severely disabled with chronic low-back pain that I had to leave clinical practice for a time. Even though I had access to some of the best resources in natural and conventional medicine, I spent much of my time in agony, flat on my back. I eventually realized that it was up to me to discover the underlying cause of my own chronic pain.

"This became even more evident and poignant when my daughter was overcome with the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia. At one point, the pain in her legs and back became so severe that she had to crawl up the stairs to her bedroom. Watching her suffer drove me back into academia to begin a three-year program to become a board-certified neurologist.

"Building upon my years of clinical experience, this process of intense study revealed to me the underlying cause of chronic pain and its effective treatment. And I witnessed the courage of a true warrior when I saw my own daughter apply what I’d discovered to fight and conquer her fibromyalgia.

"Through all of this I was able to effect dramatic changes in my own experience with chronic pain. Additionally my daughter was able to heal her fibromyalgia and she is now a vibrant, active young woman, working and going to college.

"Through this very personal journey with chronic pain disorders, I have come to a deep appreciation of the suffering it causes and the importance of effective natural treatment to properly address its various causes."

Dr. Greg Fors

5 Simple Ways To ELIMINATE Neck, Shoulder and Upper Back Pain

2008-05-08T10:26:24Z

If you’ve ever suffered from intense pain in the neck, shoulder or upper back
you know that it can make getting through the day extremely difficult because
there are so many things we do that require our arms and head.

I know exactly what it’s like as I’ve had my fair share of injuries, including
shoulder problems brought on by weight lifting as well as a month long stiff
neck caused by a nasty mountain bike accident.

So I know a thing or two about how to deal with and eliminate these aches
and pains. Plus, over the past 5 years, here at the Healthy Back Institute
we’ve helped thousands of people overcome neck, shoulder and upper
back pain.

Here’s what we’ve found to work the best:

1. If brought on by an accident, as quickly as possible take Arnica.

Arnica is a homeopathic remedy that works very well when taken right after
injury and they even make small viles of pellets you can keep on you. I now
keep some in my car and also in my mountain biking pack.

2. Reduce the inflammation as quickly as possible.

There are many things you can do to reduce the inflammation. You can use
ice for the first 24-48 hours. Elevate the limb or injured part of the body.

You can also use a natural anti-inflammatory like Lifezyme Plus.
Provided there’s no open wound you can also use a topical pain relieving cream

3. Eliminate muscle spasms and relieve tight, stiff muscles

Muscles in spasms can wreak havoc on your body and what many people
don’t realize is your muscles can be a in a state of “semi” spasms.. meaning
the spasm isn’t intense enough for you to notice but while mild it can still pull
your body out alignment and cause other problems.

One way to address this is trigger point therapy which can be administered
by a trained therapist and much of it you can even do yourself.

4. Ensure your mindset is programmed for recovery

Believe it or not, your mind… how you think, what you feel, etc all plays a
MAJOR role in your ability to heal and recover. And if you don’t believe it,
I challenge you to do some research and see what you discover. Start by
reading this special report on the subject .

But in the meantime, just remember that you must tell yourself that you
WILL overcome this and you must believe it.

5. Identify and address your muscle imbalances

Whether your pain was caused by an accident or not, you have imbalances…
we all do and the worse they are the more likely they are to create conditions
and cause pain.

If you haven’t already identified your imbalances using our best-selling
Lose The Back Pain system you really need to. You can’ expect to get lasting
relief if you don’t uncover and address the underlying cause.

And before you try to say “my condition was caused by ______” let me remind
you that regardless of what you may have been diagnosed with and what you
have been told, or what you believe caused it, I can promise you that muscle
imbalances ARE a factor…

In fact, I’m willing to bet that they are a BIGGER factor than you may think and
that once you start to address them you WILL start to see improvements…

And often times people see improvements in so many other areas in addition
to the “condition or pain” that got them started in the first place.

Well, I wish you the best and hope that you will take action and continue to
learn and experiment.

If you ever have questions please post them in our discussion forum.

Talk to you again soon…

Jesse

P.S. Who do you know who could benefit from these emails and all of the other
free resources on our website? Please forward this email to anyone you know
who might benefit.

What To Do When NOTHING Gets Rid Of The Pain....

2008-05-06T03:41:37Z

It's a question I get dozens, if not hundreds of times each and every day:

I've tried everything but am still in extreme pain, what can I do?

Well, I've got good and bad news for you...

First, let's start with the GOOD news.

The good news is I've not met or talked to a person yet who has tried every treatment known to man... so while you may have tried lots of different things, I'm willing to bet there are treatments (and treatment combinations) that you have NOT yet tried.

But even more important is the fact that the more things you've tried the closer you likely are to finding the one thing (or more likely, combination of things) that will work for you and finally give you your life back.

People view failure as a bad thing when instead you need to look at it as an experiment... and know that the faster you try things the sooner you achieve success.

But now for the BAD news...

The bad news (or more appropriately, sad news) is, most people don't view themselves as powerful and successful beings and they give up. So let me ask you this extremely important question...

Are you going to win the war against your pain or is it going to beat the life out of you?

Seems like a silly question I know... but far too many people lose this battle and end up living the rest of their life miserable and in pain...

And what really drives me nuts is it does NOT have to be like this! There are so many things you can do that WILL improve things for you yet every day I get emails from people who have already given up. I can usually tell after reading just the first sentence or two.

Well, I want to share a story with you that I know you will find truly inspiring... read this:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Vira B
Date: Apr 20, 2008 12:08 AM
Subject: Re: did you get my email?
To: Jesse <jesse@losethebackpain.com>

Dear Jesse:

There appears to be some confusion at your end. I bought the program and admit that it was the best $110.00 bucks I had spent in my life. My pain was so incredible that I found myself lying on the floor curled up in a ball wishing I could die and get it over with.

Years of physio. (all wrong) chiro, massage, cranio, and the list goes on with thousands of dollors flying out of my pocket, with no end in sight I really had given up on life. Yes, yes, I even had surgery. But God just didn't want me yet as I was directed to your website.

I bought your program, tried it and in just one day, (yes, one day) my pain stopped. I told my physiotherapists, they should learn something and buy your program.

I told my Doctor about it and suggested that she send her patients to your websight. She agreed to check it out for herself. I tell everyone about you two and what a common sense program you have that works.

I have to thank for your business smarts and for taking the time and energy to put your fabulous program together. It's because of you that I have a chance at life again. Many many thanks.

Best regards

Vira B
Calgary, AB
---------------------

Thanks so much Vira for sharing your story. And it's YOU who won this battle, not me... all I did was supply you with information that you needed but didn't have and I'm happy just to be a small part of your success.

While not everyone gets such incredible and immediate results, I'm glad you did. And I want to point out that the main reason you are feeling better now is because you never gave up...

You kept searching and trying things until you found the solution and that's THE key to success in all aspects of life whether it's overcoming chronic pain, losing weight or having a successful relationship.

Another thing I want to say is, while I'm glad you told your therapists don't be surprised if they poo-poo the system and try to dismiss your success as a "coincidence"... it happens all the time and it's because most people, especially doctors and the like, tend to think they know it all... and accepting the results that you and tens of thousands of others have using our system would mean they'd have to admit that they don't know it all.

It doesn't matter how dramatic the results were... it doesn't matter that you had surgery and tried physical therapy, massage, chiropractic and all the other treatments but none of it worked. Some people just can't seem to admit that they don't know it all.

I learned a long time ago that I don't know it all... far, far from it. In fact, every day I am amazed by how much I'm learning all the time. I hope that you to keep an open mind and are always attentive and learning.

I urge you to devour all of the information on our website... there's literally hundreds of pages of information on conditions, treatments, products and more.

Also, over the years one of the things we've discovered here at the Healthy Back Institute is that the mind plays a very BIG role in back pain and all sorts of diseases and conditions. I'll be sending you some articles and information on this in the future as it is THE missing link for a lot of people.

Well, that's all for today. Talk to you again soon...

Jesse

P.S. Have you listened to the "Back Pain Treatments Reviewed" teleseminar recording yet? If not, you can listen to it now here . On it we review many treatments in detail and talk about the pros, cons and why certain treatments will work for one person but not the next... even when they may have the same condition.

How to burns even more calories 24 hours a day…

2008-05-05T11:57:28Z

How To Work Some Magic on Your Metabolism

So many people are talking about how slow their metabolism is and why they need to start taking the latest diet supplement yet they don’t even understand how the human metabolism, their own body works.

So before I even go into how to speed yours up, I want to first go over some of the basics.

What is metabolism?

There are many scientific ways for me to put to you and I could make it seem really confusing like most of the so-called experts do, but I won’t. I’m going to give you my extremely simple and easy to understand definition… metabolism is the rate at which your body burns calories to sustain life.

I should also note that your body, yes yours, burns calories 24 hours a day, everyday - regardless of whether or not you workout or not.

Remember that, your body needs energy all the time, even while you’re a sleep and that is why skipping meals is the absolute worst thing you can do if your goal is to lose weight (body fat).

Before we go any further let’s talk about what affects metabolism…

What affects metabolism?

What do you think has the biggest impact on your metabolism? Activity levels? Your Thyroid? Age?

WRONG! WRONG! and WRONG!

Activity levels, Thyroid function, and age do affect metabolism but not nearly as much as…any idea?

It’s muscle tissue! The more muscle you have the more calories you burn regardless of how active you are, how old you are, etc. It’s live tissue and it’s there working for you and burning calories 24 hours a day – each and every day!

Here’s a list of some of the factors affecting metabolism:

muscle tissue (you already know why this is on the top of the list)
meal frequency (the longer you go between meals the more your metabolism slows down to conserve energy)
activity level (important but doesn’t make
any difference if you don’t match your eating to your expenditure)
food choices (ex. low-fat diets tend to result in poor hormone production which leads to a slower metabolism)
hydration (over 70% of bodily functions take place in water – not enough water causes all your systems to slow down and unnecessary stress)
genetics (some people have higher metabolisms than others – you cant change genetics but you can still win the battle!)
hormone production and function (think you have a slow thyroid? it’s not likely – before you go blame it on the thyroid first stabilize your blood sugar and throw in some progressive exercise 2-3 times each week)
stress (stress also can slow metabolism by placing extra stress and strain on numerous systems. plus, many people tend to overeat when “stressed out”)

Why does it slow down?

How many times have you heard someone say, “as soon as you hit 30 your metabolism slows down”?

Maybe you’ve said it. I know I hear it all the time and I got tired of hearing it so I did a little research and found that the metabolism does NOT slow down significantly due to aging but DOES due to a lack of muscle. And, you don’t lose muscle quickly due to aging either but due to a decrease or lack of physical stress.

So, the major cause of a slowing metabolism is three fold…

1. you lose muscle due to the lack of physical stress

2. your body cannibalizes muscle when it needs energy but you won’t supply any because you are “dieting” and skipping meals

3. your activity levels tend to decrease as you get older.

So now we know the problem… what’s the solution?

Address those 3 issues! I’ve found with years of experience in helping hundreds of people, that increasing your metabolism and getting rid of that excess body fat can often times be quite easy!

Yet you’ll hear of all these experts telling you how hard it is and why you need to buy their new diet program, supplement, or fitness contraption.

It’s not that hard, it doesn’t have to be confusing, and you don’t need any of that crap! All you need is an understanding of how your body works and the willingness to make some small changes.

Here’s my basic formula for jump starting your metabolism:

Step 1 - Stop the storage of new fat

It doesn’t make any sense to start an exercise program if you just end up adding new fat later that day. This is a problem that is very common among people who start an exercise in an attempt to lose weight.

See the problem is this…We don’t get fat due to a lack of exercise – we get fat because we supply the body with more calories than it needs at a given time.

So the solution has nothing to do with exercise – it’s all about your eating! And I’m not saying you have to eat low-fat, super clean and healthy diet consisting of salad and tofu only. You can still eat the foods you like IF you can give the body just the amount it needs.

The key is to give the body the energy it needs, but just that amount not a bunch extra because extra is extra is extra, it doesn’t matter what it’s from. Salad can be stored as fat, celery can be stored as fat – if it results in extra it can be stored as fat. I should also note that not all extra energy is stored in the fat cells and I will touch on that later.

So forget about trying to burn off any fat unless you can first stop storing new fat! Again, you do that by matching your eating to your activity level. This means small, balanced meals or snacks every 2-3 hours and the amount of calories in each feeding should depend on how active you are at that time of day.

Step 2 – Attack the existing fat

This requires a combination approach consisting of stable blood sugar/energy levels, and progressive cardiovascular/aerobic exercise and strength training.

We already talked about how important stable blood sugar and energy levels are and how to match you eating to your activity level so now I’d like to cover the exercise part of the equation.

In order for the exercise to even be worth your time you must be sure it’s progressive. Just because you run on the treadmill for 30 minutes three times a week, that doesn’t mean your body has to burn off that unwanted body fat!

You have to force the body makes changes and improvements and the ONLY way to do that is to consistently provide a stimulus or stress that is greater than what the body is used to.

Here are some general guidelines on how you can make your exercise progressive and productive:

Strength training

Change exercises frequently (every 2-4 weeks)
Increase resistance
Perform more reps
Slower reps
Advanced techniques

Cardiovascular training

Increase speed/resistance
Perform intervals
Increase distance traveled
Cross train by performing numerous activities

I should also say that it is extremely important that you have a well thought out and detailed plan to follow. You can’t just say “ok, now I know what to do” and then try a little of this here and little of that there. You need a roadmap.

If you are serious about achieving your weight loss and fitness goals I highly recommend you get the help of a professional. Whether that means one on one personal fitness training or just a do-it-your-self fitness plan – your chances of success are much greater.

In closing, please remember, it doesn’t have to be confusing. Hopefully this information has shown you how easy it can be if you know what you are doing.

Best wishes,
Jesse

Back Surgery: How to get relief from post surgical scar tissue…

2008-05-02T08:38:50Z

If you have had a back surgery either on your neck or lower back and have failed to get relief there could be an underlying issue that most treatments fail to even mention.

Any and every surgery will develop some amount of scar tissue all be it that new techniques are getting better at minimizing the amount, its still an issue that you are most likely dealing with right now and most likely nothing you have tried has helped…

Here it is short and sweet, Scar tissue and Fibrous Adhesions are a dirty little secret and a contributing factor of post surgical pain. And if left untreated could take years to diminish.

Scar tissue needs to be what is called released or Myofascially manipulated and there are many different techniques that work great for this and most good and well trained massage therapist can do and excellent job of it but there is one more component to getting relief and that is the absorption of the excessive scar tissue from a cellular level.

As we get older, the more stress we are under and the less fruits and vegetables we eat the less enzymes our bodies will get and produce on a daily basis allowing for the over development of excess scar tissue.

And that is why it is critical that anyone who has had any type of surgery should eat 5 to 7 servings or fruits and vegetables a day and supplement with enzymes.

Click here for more information on Enzymes Therapy:

Try a Free Bottle of Lifezyme Plus

2008-04-29T10:24:23Z

A while back I emailed you about Lifezyme Plus, an all-nat-ural formula we developed that contains 11 powerful enzymes, herbs and vitamins.

And this combination has allowed thousands of people to finally get relief... even when prescription drugs weren't working.

It looks like you haven't tried it yet so I wanted to send you a free bottle so you can see for yourself just how well it works.

Click here to request your free trial bottle

If you're skeptical, you should be. There's tons of people promising you relief and yet it seems almost everything you try gives only temporary relief if you're lucky.

That's why I'd like to send you a bottle to try so you can be the judge. If it works for you like it has for thousands of others, great... and if not, at least you tried it.

Don't be like the people who write in to tell us how great it worked for them but they wish they wouldn't have waited so long to try it.

And if you still have doubts about whether you should try it or not, read these emails we've received from customers:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: email@bellsouth.net
Date: Nov 23, 2007 10:58 AM
Subject: Sciatic pain
To: jesse@gthealthyandfit.com

I was trying to locate a spot on your web to tell you how wonderful your product is and how it has changed my life.Here's my story:

In 1991 I was diagnosised with a Chordoma tumor in L3. I had several experimental surgeries to excise the tumor. I was left with a bone strut that collasped into my spinal canal and left me with spinal stenosis and a weak right leg and drop foot.

Because of all this trauma to my back, spine, and left leg, I now have bulging disk L4 and L5. As a result of this, I developed scaitica. I was in pain for 1 and 1/2 years.

I tried everything; chiropractor, epidural injections, physical therapy, pain medicines, massages, ect. I was desperate and thats when I found your website. I decided to try your product Lifezyme Plus and after 3 weeks that pain was gone. I continue to take LP and my life is so much sweeter.

Since the scaitic pain has left my life I am a different person. Thank you for your product. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would ever feel good again but I do!

P Melodi

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: email@webtv.net
Date: Nov 9, 2007 11:27 PM
Subject: Re: 57 Year Old With Arthritis, Fibromyalgia Finally...
To: Jesse@gthealthyandfit.com

Hi Jesse
I started taking the Lifezyme a week ago and have seen a slow but steady improvement in pain and movement. The mornings are the worst for me, even though I have a tempurpedic bed. But the recovery in the mornings is coming quicker each day, to where I can bend over wth little discomfort fairly early in the day, whereas before, the stiffness and pain would last throughout the day with little improvement. I have prayed to God for help, and I believe He directed me to you guys. God bless you, and I will check in periodically.

Mike

Click here to request your free trial bottle

By the way, I forgot to mention... Lifezyme Plus helps with dozens of other conditions like:

- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel
- High blood pressure
- Knee pain
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- And a bunch more

Here's another story we received from a customer:

No More PMS Pain

"I was stuck in a 3 day meeting out of town and started my period unexpectedly. There I was miles from home with no easy way to get my usual pain relief medicine. I quietly asked around and a friend gave me some of her Lifezyme Plus. "Something is better than nothing I thought" But boy was I wrong… This something was FANTASTIC.

Usually it hurts so much I find myself totally distracted or I'm at least very uncomfortable the whole 5 days even with traditional over the counter pain relief supposedly designed for that unpleasant week every month. But with this I felt great… no pain and I can't believe how fast it worked! I now have two bottles on stand by…one for the office and one for the house."

Christa Trantham, Dallas Texas

And you can tons of other stories from people of all ages who had suffered from all sorts of aches, pains and conditions but now feel better than ever because of Lifezyme Plus.

Click here to request your free trial bottle

I can't wait to hear how it works for you!

If you have any questions at all about the product and how it works, you can find detailed information at the above web page... and if after reviewing the above page you still have questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Talk to you soon,
Jesse

Pilates: Great Exercise or Hyped-up Trend?

2008-04-24T04:12:57Z

Top 5 Myths About Pilates

by Darlene Nicholson, CFT

1. Pilates is intended for women. WRONG!

Though it is quite popular amongst women, many males also practice Pilates. Even professional athletes have used Pilates to achieve results that other types of exercise have failed to deliver.

In fact, Pilates was developed by man named Joseph Pilates who was an athlete and a boxer. Baseball pitcher Curt Shilling, Golfer - Tiger Woods, and Basketball Player Jason Kidd all incorporate Pilates into their workouts.

2. Pilates is for people that are already in shape! WRONG!

In fact people that are overweight or out of shape should definitely start with Pilates. They will be able to strengthen their core muscle groups and stretch muscles to prevent injury when they do begin a strength training and cardiovascular workout.

3. Pilates has to be performed with equipment. WRONG AGAIN!

Some Pilates methods do involve pieces of equipment, however you can also do authentic Pilates workouts from the comfort of your home with only a simple floor mat. The advantage of starting with mat Pilates is that you can focus on improving your Pilates technique without having to worry about the complexity of equipment... plus it can be done anywhere!

4. Pilates is just like Yoga. Myth!

Pilates does involve learning to breathe properly and using controlled movements to improve the body. Yoga dwells deeper on harmonizing the mind, body and spirit where as Pilates is a better choice for those whom are looking for a longer, leaner, dancer-like body.

5. Pilates is not challenging. WRONG!

Like anything, the effort you put in will reflect the results you achieve. You can do the exercises at a beginner level if you need to or you can do advanced variations and exercises that will kick your butt!

There plenty of other myths and misconceptions about Pilates out there. You have likely heard one or more of them already, we suggest you try it for your self and come to your own conclusions.

Ok, now time for my "uncensored" opinion of pilates...

First of all, let me start by saying any exercise is better than none.

Second, one of the things I really like about pilates is that it builds strength and improves flexibility at the same time and most importantly, it does it without the damage and wear and tear that traditional weight lifting causes.

Another thing I like about pilates is that you can do it anywhere so you have no excuses whereas if you rely on dozens of machines to workout, it's easy to have things "come up" and get in the way.

Is pilates the only exercise you need to do, maybe, but maybe not... it all depends on what your goals are. But I can say that everyone can benefit from adding some pilates into their fitness program, even if it's only done once in a while.

If you've never tried pilates, I really recommend you give it a shot. For years I resisted it because I thought it was going to be "too easy" and "boring"... boy was I wrong. Grab a FREE copy of our Pilates Made Easy video on DVD and see for yourself.

Just pay a small shipping and handling fee and we'll have a copy shipped out to you right away. But I can't say how long this will be available as at last check we had just 378 copies left.

Well, that's all for today. Once you get the video and have a chance to try it out be sure to send me your feedback.

Best wishes,
Jesse

Video: How To Ease Sciatic Pain With One Simple Stretch

2008-04-23T07:15:27Z

If you have ever suffered from sciatica, you have got to watch this video now.

It's less than 2 minutes long but on it I show you one simple thing you can do that takes just seconds but can often eliminate all or much of your sciatic pain.

And, if you haven't listened to it already, you should listen to the tele-seminar we did a while back on sciatica. In it we cover a lot of ground and many people say this is one of THE things that helped them the most.

Listen to the Sciatica Teleseminar Now

And after watching the video and listening to the audio, you will likely also find this sciatica report very helpful as well.

Well, I hope you find these resources to be helpful in your quest to eliminate your pain.

Talk to you again soon...

Jesse

4-Minute Video: How To BEAT Back Pain at Work

2008-04-15T03:15:19Z

One of the questions I get all the time from back pain sufferers is
"What can I do at work to better manage my pain?".

So I've created a short video to share some proven "tricks" that you
can use to reduce and better manage pain while at work.

You can watch it now here

Also, it's important to note that many of these tricks will work for
you anywhere, not just at work. So if you don't work, you still should
find this video helpful.

You can find even more info on "how to beat back pain at work" in
an article we recently added to the website here.

When I first sent out the above article we received a TON of great
feedback so if you haven't read it yet, I'm sure you'll find it and the
video to be a great combination.

And here's a comment from one of our customers that I just had to
share with you...

"Stronger Than a Double Dose of Celebreks"

"I've been taking a double dose of celebreks for 10 years now and that
only gave me partial relief. Finally, my fear of liver damage pushed me
to try your Lifezyme Plus product. It worked better and I was able to stop
taking the celebreks completely. Thank you so much!"

Kaye Whitlock, Dallas, TX

If you'd like a safe way to reduce inflammation and pain quickly, I urge
you to give Lifezyme Plus a shot. I'm sure you too will be surprised by
the results.

And I almost forgot...

Please let me know what you think about this video by posting your
comments on the discussion forum.

Talk to you again soon,
Jesse

P.S. Who do you know who could benefit from all of the resources
we have available on our website? Please forward this email to
anyone you feel might benefit.

Inversion Questions Answered and New Support Group

2008-04-10T08:34:27Z

A few days ago I sent an email out about inversion therapy and we have been
getting tons of questions so I thought I'd answer some of the most common ones...

QUESTION #1 - Does inversion therapy help if you have neck pain?

Great question... yes, it can help if you are dealing with neck pain. With inversion,
everything from the ankle all the way up through the neck and head gets stretched
and pressure relieved.

Now, it's important to point out that while you do get the benefits for the neck when
using an inversion table, there are other decompression devices out there that work
well but do not address the neck.

QUESTION #2 - I've had a hip replacement, can I do inversion?

That all depends... if you have had a "total hip replacement" it's NOT recommended.
Same is true for a total knee replacement. In these situations you would want to use
an alternative like the "Back Bubble" (see next question below).

If you have had a partial hip replacement you should check with your doctor but we
have had many doctors say it's ok.

QUESTION #3 - Are there other devices other than an inversion table that do
the same thing?

Another great question... yes, there are many devices out there but only a handful
that really work well. One of the best alternatives we've found to an inversion table
is a product called "The Back Bubble" and you can learn more about it here.

You can also look into traction which would be performed by a qualified doctor
or therapist. And another method that is being pushed by a lot of chiropractors
is the DRX9000. You can read more about it and other forms of decompression here.

And last, here are some more emails we've received from people who have
used inversion therapy:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rotheisler
Date: Apr 4, 2008 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: How to Silence Sciatica Once and For All
To: Jesse Cannone <jesse@losethebackpain.com>

Hi Jesse,

I have joined this email 'club' over a year ago. You have sent me many different
ways of easing the pain of sciatica. Well, let me tell you what WORKED fFOR ME!
About 20 months ago I purchased an inversion table so I can hang up-side-down
by my feet. That is the ONLY way I healed my back pain, yes, rest, away from the
weight room and other things help my sciatica back pain to heal. But let me assure
you, massage therapy, La Kota (spelling????) or any other rub does NOT come
close to the healing effects of an inversion table. Try one.....buy one....you too will
be HEALED ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!!!! Of course a person should check with a
doctor whether this table is appropriate for you so you don't harm your self. I hang
up-side-down in the morning , two sets of about 30 seconds each, sometime I hang,
one set of 30 seconds at around 5:00 pm and finally, once before bed time (30 sec).
So for about 2 minutes a day I stretch out my back and feel absolutely WONDERFUL!

TALK TO YOU AGAIN SOME TIME,
DAVID

2-Minute Video About Inversion Therapy

2008-04-18T09:08:04Z

Ever wondered if inversion therapy really works?

Well, watch this short, 2-minute video we created for you. In this video, we
demonstrate how inversion therapy works and also show you several things
you can do to make it even better.

So if you suffer from any type of back pain, neck pain or sciatica and have not
tried inversion therapy, you really should watch this short video and read the
special report that is also available on the webpage.

And if you've already tried inversion, you still should watch it because you may
find several of the special "tricks" we share to be helpful.

I also wanted to share with you an email that I received a long time ago but just
found while going through my "collection" of thousands of emails.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: kate.b@myemail.net
Date: Jul 27, 2007 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: 54 Year Old Nurse Shares Her Secrets For Sciatica Relief
To: jesse@gethealthyandfit.com

Hi Jesse,
Over the past year I have become a fan of you and what you're doing on your
website. I was 33 yrs old when my son was born. When he was 3 months old I
got out of a rocking chair and "tweaked" the wrong way and ended up spending
2 weeks flat on the floor unable to move icing nonstop (luckily I have family
around). I was in soo much pain, I'd wake up in tears..not that I slept with a new
born in the house.

Completely exhausted, I had an MRI that reported I had herniated my L5-S1
disc area. That started my journey into researching how to take care of my back
and how to get those core muscles some strength after pregnancy.

3 unsuccessful cortizone injections later, hours of physical therapy, meds etc.
nothing worked. I used to be a marathon runner and lead a very active lifestyle.
I was determined to get back to enjoying my family and life!

Then one night in my quest I came across your website and the inversion table.
I ordered your books, dvd's and an inversion table. It changed my life! I'm hooked
and have been pain free for over 10 months now. I'm doing pilates, run in the
water, "hang like a bat" on the table as my husband calls it, and chase my toddler
around all day without any pain.

Gratefully,
Kate Berman, 34 & fit mama of an active 22 month old.

---------- end Kate's email ------------

That's awesome!

I've said it so many times before, but it deserves repeating here again now...

Most people get the best results when they COMBINE multiple treatments and
remedies together.

Here's the combination that we have found to work the best for the largest
number of people:

1. Identify and address muscle imbalances, which are almost always the
underlying cause, by using the Lose The Back Pain system

2. Reduce pain and inflammation with safe and natural ingredients like the
ones found in Lifezyme Plus

3. Decompress the spine with some form of traction or inversion therapy

4. Address trigger points - with help from a trigger point specialist or can be
done at home using our trigger point self treatment system

5. Improve your mental / emotional state and wipe out negative stress and
there are many ways to accomplish this. A few products we recommend
are the Stress Less video and Mind Body Pain Relief

Well, I hope you find the video about inversion therapy informative and keep
your eyes peeled as I have several more videos I'll be sending you over the
next few weeks.

In fact, I have one about sciatica where I'll show you one of THE most effective
stretches for sciatica... plus an other video showing you many little things you
can do to reduce or better manage pain while at work.

So, that's all for now... talk to you again soon.

Jesse