Monday, April 18, 2011

Rebounding - Hoppin' down the bunny trail



I'm 2 weeks into my latest raw run (1 fuhrman meal last week - oops) and starting to feel better this am.


Had not rebounded in awhile... and started again yesterday and this am. I feel better... WOW.


If you have never tried it - you may want to consider it.


I have listed some of the associated benefits below. I have no way of validating some of them but.....results are what I am after.. and seem to have gotten some with a couple of short bouncing sessions.


Happy Hopping (just in time for Easter)?


http://www.healthbounce.com/33ways.htm



1. Rebounding provides an increased G-force (gravitational load), which benefits the body by strengthening the musculoskeletal systems. 2. Rebounding protects the joints from the chronic fatigue and impact delivered by exercising on hard surfaces. 3. Rebounding helps manage body composition and improves muscle-to-fat ratio. Rebound Exercise benefits you by giving you more control over these. 4. Rebounding benefits lymphatic circulation by stimulating the millions of one-way valves in the lymphatic system. This benefits the body's immune capacity for fighting current disease, destroying cancer cells, eliminating antigens and preventing future illness. 5. Rebounding circulates more oxygen to the tissues. 6. Rebounding establishes a better equilibrium between the oxygen required by the tissues and the oxygen made available. 7. Rebounding increases capacity for respiration. 8. Rebounding tends to reduce the height to which the arterial pressures rise during exertion. 9. Rebounding lessens the time during which blood pressure remains abnormal after severe activity. 10. Rebounding assists in the rehabilitation of existing heart problems. Rebound Exercise also benefits recovery from heart procedures, providing gentle, low impact circulation. (Case: Cardiac Rehabilitation Using A ReboundAIR) 11. Rebounding increases the functional activity of the red bone marrow in the production of red blood cells. 12. Rebounding gradually improves resting metabolic rate so that more calories are burned for hours after exercise. Related, Rebound Exercise benefits the post-exercise "Glycogen Replenishment" process. 13. Rebounding causes core muscles and large muscle groups to contract, resulting in the rhythmic compression of the veins and arteries, which more effectively moves fluids, both blood and lymphatic, through the body and back to the heart, lowering peripheral blood pressure and lightening the heart's load. 14. Rebounding decreases the volume of blood pooling in the veins of the cardiovascular system preventing chronic edema. Want MORE Benefits of Rebound Exercise?Special needs? We've posted everything you can thinkof related to rebounding!Weight loss, stress, osteoporosis,Cell Food, ReboundAIR vs. Treadmills,wholesale membership, Al Carter'sCertification Course, etc. Here's our quick-list menu of 24 Rebounding Topics: Rebound Weight Loss Stress Relief Osteoporosis Treadmill v. Rebounder New Quarter Fold New Demo Photos FAQ + Compare Brands Certification DVD Course Cell Food, Cell Fitness User Progress Reports Secure Order Form Become a Wholesaler Technical Studies Lifetime Warranty Al Carter, Founder, Author Lymphatic + Rebound Top Ten Reasons... 33 Rebound Benefits Contact Us! Let's Chat! Club Rebound Aerobics Pregnancy + Rebounding Press Articles + TV Site Map + MORE LINKS 15. Rebounding encourages collateral circulation by increasing the capillary count in the muscles and decreasing the distance between the capillaries and the target cells. 16. Rebounding strengthens the heart and other muscles in the body so that they work more efficiently. 17. Rebounding gradually allows the resting heart to beat less often. Regular Rebound Exercise has been shown to benefit the heart rate, resulting in favorable decreases in resting heart rate. 18. Rebounding lowers circulating cholesterol and triglyceride levels. 19. Rebounding lowers low-density lipoprotein (bad) in the blood and increases high-density lipoprotein (good) holding off the incidence of coronary artery disease. 20. Rebounding promotes tissue repair. 21. Rebounding for longer than 20 minutes at a moderate intensity at least 3x per week increases the mitochondria count within the muscle cells, benefiting in total endurance. Perhaps you will easily skip those naps. 22. Rebounding benefits the alkaline reserve of the body, which may be of significance in an emergency requiring prolonged effort. 23. Rebounding improves coordination between the propreoceptors in the joints, the transmission of nerve impulses to and from the brain, transmission of nerve impulses and responsiveness of the muscle fibers. 24. Rebounding improves the brain’s responsiveness to the vestibular apparatus within the inner ear, thus improving balance. 25. Rebounding offers relief from neck and back pains, headaches, and other pain caused by lack of exercise. Rebound Exercise has been shown to benefit body alignment and posture. 26. Rebounding enhances digestion and elimination processes. 27. Rebounding allows for deeper and easier relaxation and sleep. 28. Rebounding results in better mental performance, with keener learning processes. 29. Rebounding curtails fatigue and menstrual discomfort for women. 30. Rebounding minimizes the number of colds, allergies, digestive disturbances, and abdominal problems. 31. Rebounding tends to slow down atrophy in the aging process. 32. Rebounding is an effective modality by which the user gains a sense of control and an improved self image. 33. Rebounding is enjoyable!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Week1 100% Raw - Toxic Dump



This is the first week in sometime that I have been 100% raw. I would very much like to stay this way atleast thorugh the summer to regain my health and vitality.


I have experienced a decent bout of DETOX this week. Headache, brainfog, and fatigue - but there is that "Raw sense of healing"... nothing like it - those of you who have tried this likely know what I am talking about.


I am sleeping the sleep of the dead - a few mins after laying down I am out..... 11+ hours per day if I can get it. Have had to lay my head on the desk at work a few times - was a long week.... but I made it and today was better. My head cleared a bit.. and a few times I experienced that "Raw light feeling"... like my body was weightless.


This makes ~ 2.5 years into my healing journey I am definately getting stronger. Whatever was broken is healing - I can feel it. I tolerate exercise now (even this week) where before I just could not recover.... a really good sign.


My excess eating experiement taught me something... you CAN OVEREAT FRUIT (I was getting fat). It seems my current activity level requires ~ 2700-3000 calories. The days I do not exercise I can likely get by on 2600 - this was what I was eating last time 100% raw & not exercising. My issues before were thus not associated with caloric deprivation.


My daily routine looks something like this:


0530 - rise - drink 1L water - exercise 30 mins (pushups, situps, curls, rows, bicycle & step ups)


0600 - drink 1/2 L water + 1 veg juice (4 carrots, greens, celery, red cabbage)


0800 - green smoothie for breakfast (4 banana, 3 apples, strawberries, blueberries, kale)


1200 - 8 bananas + 6 dates + large salad


1800 - 2 lbs papaya + large salad


Every couple of days I add an avocado to this along with 1 tsp udo's oil. Adding extra water seems to help - I will keep that up.


My shape is changing a bit already - some fat is coming off - the water is leaving - but there was not much retained (apparently) as I am ~ 160 lbs (this seems to be my ideal weight @ 5'11" I can live with that).


100% raw is quite healing - a real detox experience. I cannot see myself eating much less than 70% raw for the rest of my life.. low fat and plant strong....


All the best folks - and happy healing to all !!