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Greetings!
We hope everyone's holidays went well, and now it's time to get back to reality...
In this issue, you can read about what makes the MedX Lumbar Extension Machine so effective, and also about the NanOmega3 essential fat drink mix.
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MedX Lumbar Extension Machine
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As mentioned in the last issue, this machine is the
foundation of our business. There is
not, repeat - THERE IS NOT - another machine in existence that is capable of
isolating the muscles of the lumbar spine via pelvic restraint. Why you may ask? Simple - MedX owns the
patents on such a restraint system. Why
is this isolation necessary you may ask? Again, simple - without it, all other
'low back' machines are really hip extension machines. (It should be noted that all other 'low
back' exercises, e.g., hyperextensions, also shift the focus to the
stronger hips instead of the targeted lumbar region.)
To demonstrate the difference proper equipment can make,
consider this experiment pitting the MedX machine vs. the Nautilus and Cybex
versions: Strength was tested at various
points of the subject's range of motion via the MedX machine. Note that since this is the only machine
capable of testing strength (which includes accounting for stored energy torque
and counterbalancing torso weight), it had to be used to establish a baseline
for each user. Four groups were devised,
split amongst the machines (MedX medical, Nautilus, Cybex), and a control group
(no exercise). After 12 weeks, strength
was tested again via the MedX medical machine.
Not surprisingly, only the MedX group showed improvements in strength of
the spinal muscles. However, those using
the Nautilus and Cybex gained no more strength than those not exercising at
all. This means 12 weeks of exercise had
no effect whatsoever on the targeted area.
What a wonderful waste of time! Interestingly, even with the results of this
experiment available to therapists, the Cybex Low Back machine may be the most
typically used in rehab settings.
At Back2Health, we use the MedX Core Lumbar Strength machine
for low back strengthening and rehabilitation.
Although not equipped with testing equipment, the exercise results from
this machine are identical to those with the medical version. For an excellent example of what is possible
with this machine please see this article.
Everyone with low back pain needs to know about this
machine. In the past two years of
operation, it has allowed us to help many people who thought they had
exhausted their options in finding relief.
This includes degenerative issues, a few people still in discomfort
post-spinal surgery, and many herniated discs.
A good number of these people experienced physical therapy that was
literally useless. In all cases, strength
and pain operated on an inversely proportional relationship; as lumbar strength
increased, pain was diminished.
The biggest obstacle we've come across is the idea that use
of this machine can make matters worse.
Provided that one is honest with their feedback, and follows our
recommendations, this simply will not happen.
There are still many more that haven't heard of MedX let
alone Back2Health. Please help spread
the word. If one is suffering from low
back issues, and doesn't wish to go through our entire golf workout, one ten
minute session per week is only $20.
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NanOmega3
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As mentioned last time, Craig and I have been virtually living off a
triumvirate of BioPharma Scientific products for the past month plus. Their essential fat product NanOmega3 is far
superior to other products for several reasons (see below). It has been especially
formulated to support:
- Mental Focus and Healthy Mood / Memory
- Maintenance of Normal Optimal Cholesterol and
Triglyceride Levels
- Maintenance of Optimal Blood Pressure
- Healthy Cardio-Vascular System
- Maintaining Visual Acuity
- Balanced Immune and Inflammatory Response
- Additional Antioxidant Protection
- Healthy Prostate and Breast Cells
Essential fatty acids (EFA) are good fats that
can only be obtained in the diet. These fatty acids not only provide fuel but
also effect many biological processes such as inflammation, immune and brain
functions, and blood lipid levels (triglycerides).
There are two families of EFAs: omega-3 and
omega-6. The dietary balance between these two EFAs strongly affects their
functions. An optimal dietary balance of omega-6 to omega-3 may be 3:1 or even
lower. The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.), rich in omega-6 vegetable oils
(corn, safflower,) and saturated fats, is 10:1 or higher!
The World
Health Organization (WHO) and
the American Heart Association (AHA) recommend we consume much more
omega 3 fatty acids, while cutting down on omega-6 EFAs, trans fat
(hydrogenated), saturated fat, cholesterol and fried fats.
The main sources of omega 3 fatty acids in the
American diet include fish, flaxseed and walnuts. Other good, but less common
sources include pumpkin, chia and hemp seeds, canola oil, avocado and
blue-green algae (spirulina/ chlorella). Grass fed livestock are also much
higher in omega-3 fats than grain fed domestic livestock.
Therefore, when it comes to a healthy omega
3/6 EFA balance, it is difficult for most Americans to eat a balanced diet.
Because of this, many health professionals recommend omega 3 dietary
supplements and consuming the new "functional foods" now being
fortified with omega-3 EFAs.
While in the past I certainly have recommended EFA
supplementation to clients, for the most part this was limited to fish and/or
flax oil in capsule form. However,
BioPharma Scientific's patented NanoSorb technology allows for much greater
absorption through a delicious orange-pineapple flavored drink mix than
capsule form can allow.
Additionally, this product includes synergistic natural vitamins E and D3 and highly bioavailable
forms of B6, B12 and Folic acid. Without
these, nutrient uptake is simply not optimal.
It's not worth dealing with fish burps if one isn't receiving the
benefit of the product, but this is unfortunately what happens with traditional
means of EFA supplementation (i.e., capsules).
For more information, please see this webpage and click on the NanOmega3 link. We do not have any samples of this product at
our studio, but one can obtain said samples via this page.
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Once again, we hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. If you have any questions regarding getting in shape and/or dealing with nagging back or neck pain, please don't hesitate to drop us a line.
Sincerely,
Adam Reid
Back2Health |
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