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Dana has used the Backhealer method daily for the last 6 weeks…

1).  Coffee is acidic. It is the acid in our muscles that creates pain for us and an increase in the amounts of acids may makes it difficult for us to remove. 2).  Coffee is dehydrating by interfering with our body’s ability to use water. It is also a diuretic meaning it causes the body to lose water. When we are dehydrated our muscles do not glide properly over one another and all cells of our bodies do not function correctly. We are 70% water…

The Backhealer Breathing System LAY ON YOUR BACK Lay on your back with your arms and legs relaxed and the palms turned up. It is best to lie in a warm comfortable spot. Develop a space where you will practice on a regular basis. It is good to practice in the same space so your mind will begin to develop habits of relaxation just by being in the space. LIGHTLY CONTRACT MID POINT BETWEEN THE PELVIS BONES It is important to lightly depress the muscles…

Breathing and muscle tone are automatic functions controlled by the small brain that lays at the base of the skull. Both form patterns based on how we use our body. If we are always in tense situations or do a great deal of weight training our muscles learn to set their tone at a greater intensity. If we are constantly breathing shorter breaths because we experience circumstances in our lives as stressful our breathing patterns will become patterned into shallower breathing. We can reset these…

Happy New Year!!! The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of beliefs according to which cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21, 2012.This date is regarded as the end-date of a 5,125-year-long cycle in the Mayan calendar. Various astronomical alignments and numerological formula have been proposed as pertaining to this date. A New Age interpretation of this transition is that this date marks the start of time in which Earth and its inhabitants may undergo a positive physical or spiritual transformation, and that 2012…

A disc is a cartilage like structure that lies between the vertebrae (bones) in the spine. The discs act as cushions for the vertebrae and space creators for the nerves that exit through the openings in the spine. They contain a gel like structure in their middle to help absorb and distribute shock. Without these discs the bones (vertebrae) of the spine would sit on top of each other and crush the nerves causing severe pain and dysfunction. When too much localized pressure is applied…

When most people think about breathing, a mental image of the lungs comes to mind. The diaphragm is responsible for 75% of your breathing, according to Larry Payne, Ph.D., and Richard Usatine, M.D., authors of “Yoga Rx: A Step-by-Step Program to Promote Health, Wellness, and Healing for Common Ailments.” Your diaphragm is a powerful metaphor for your whole being. The diaphragm is a thin sheet of muscle tissue that divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. Your diaphragm is your key to breathing deeply…

In the chaotic discourse of everyday life in modern society, people are always searching for ways to reduce their stress. Few of these people realize that one of the most powerful means of accomplishing stress reduction is literally right inside of them. This tool is the process of correct breathing, and has had positive health benefits for billions of people throughout history.The majority of us breathe unconsciously, taking in shallow breathes from the nose and expelling air back out the same way. This process does…