Spine Surgery – Studies Showing Long Term Benefits

Addressing back pain and injuries surgically can be life-changing and may be life-extending as well. It was recently announced by Medtronic, Inc that results for a retrospective claims based data analysis suggests that a U.S. patient group who were treated with minimal invasive surgery for their spinal fractures had higher survival rates after treatment, up to 4 years, than a patient group who didn’t have surgery.

Getting back into the game after back surgery is possible even for high level football players whose spines are repeatedly punished and especially susceptible to degeneration and injury. A Northwestern Medicine study revealed that 80 per cent of NFL lineman who underwent herniated disc surgery during their careers returned to play an average of 33 games during the three years after the surgery. More than half of them attained the prestigious distinction as starters at their positions.

The prospect of herniated disc treatment and bulging disc treatment has changed drastically for 60 million back pain sufferers worldwide due to a revolutionary minimally invasive technology called SpineJet, which uses the power of water. The SpineJet HydroDiscectomy procedure takes around 20-30 minutes, typically requires only local anesthesia and often allows patients to return to work and reasonable activity after a week. Patients report 90-100% relief within 48 hours after the procedure, which is praised by surgeons, who find the high pressure water method very safe and effective in removing herniated disc tissue to relieve the pressure that causes back and leg pain.

Lucid Dreaming Techniques

Lucid dreaming is where you are aware that you are having a dream. While in a lucid dream state, you are able to actively play a role and change the direction of the dream events.

If you ever wanted to be able to dream at will, with lucid dreaming it is all possible by learning simple methods to do so. Some of the lucid dreaming techniques that are used include:

  • Preparing yourself mentally to have a lucid dream by keeping your mind clear and telling yourself while falling asleep that you will be aware you are dreaming and will remember what the dream is about
  • Learning to recall dreams by maintaining a dream journal and have it nearby your bed so you can write down your dream as soon as you remember it.
  • Keeping a regular sleep schedule and not taking medicine or alcohol before you sleep as it will prevent you from recalling your dreams.
  • Avoiding eating before sleeping because the body’s resources will be concentrating on digesting the food  and hindering the brain from remembering the dreams.
  • Waking up slowly by staying in bed while keeping your eyes closed and picturing the images in your dream.
  • Adjusting your sleep cycle to develop awareness in the later part of sleep phases, eg. waking up 1 1/2 hours earlier than your normal waking time.

Lucid dreaming can be an enjoyable experience since you have control over your dream. It’s  where you have the ability to make things happen and  be anything you want to be in your dream.

Natural Body Detox To Cleanse Your Body

The body has the ability to expel toxins but at times may need a natural body detox to help it do a more efficient job. By maintaining a balanced diet and using some simple practices can ensure good results without health side effects.

The kidneys, liver and skin all play a part in removing toxins from the body. These toxins, which are chemicals, often enter the body through the air, food and water having adverse effects on human health. The digestive system collects the toxins from the bloodstream which then enter the kidneys and liver and then are then broken down. Majority of the toxins excrete through the urine and sweat, though some can accumulate in the tissues.

There are natural ways to facilitate the body’s detoxification process without causing harm. The following how to detox your body tips can get rid of toxins while improving the digestive process, reducing retention and even in losing a few pounds: Read more »

Health and Fitness Benefits of Pilates Exercises

Pilates exercise method was developed in the 1920′s by Joseph Pilates, a german boxer. It focuses on controlled slow movements, concentration and smooth breathing. Pilates developed over 500 exercises. The classical exercises combine several principles including flowing movement, breathing and concentration. The newer training exercises are taken from the classical form, which were designed in making more accessibility of exercises to different individuals.

The primary health objectives and benefits of pilates is flexibility, strength and improved core muscles. In the core muscles, there are numerous muscles which balance the spine, abdominals, pelvis and shoulders. These muscles are required in controlling movements, transfer of energ and shifting body weight and movement in any direction. Having a strong core is necessary in distributing weight bearing stress and in providing support for the back. Read more »

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