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Backhealer training sample course

The first “Be a Backhealer” course went extremely well. We now have 4 newly certified Backhealers to help you feel better. The course consists of experiencing the Backhealer method first-hand, evaluating current clients, tons of useful  information, and a guide to the next step in your healing journey. Check it out here. Perhaps you could be the next Level One Certified Backhealer in your community. Next courses begin September 2012.

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Backhealer training

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Dana, a certified yoga teacher, heals back pain

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


Canadian beef recalls

Canadian Food Inspection agency recalls 135 beef products – glad to be vegetarian       Here is the list: Sold at retailBrand    Product    Size    UPCBest Value    10 Beef Burgers    1 kg    7 71212 88103 8Best Value    20 Beef Burgers    2 kg    7 71212 88104 5Best Value    40 Beef Burgers    4.54 kg    7 71212 88108 3BV Balance    Lean Sirloin Beef Burgers    852 g    7 71212 88123 6Calgary Stampede    Western-style BBQ Sauce Beef Burgers, 3.2 oz    725 g    0 66669 53213 9Calgary Stampede    Western-style BBQ Sauce…


Heal back pain caused by sciatic nerve

The sciatic nerve is our largest nerve and exits the spine and runs through the butt muscle down the leg. Your back pain may begin in the spine or in the butt and ranges from mild to excruciating which may cause trouble in walking. To ease this pain release the piriformis muscle which compresses the sciatic nerve in the butt. Release: Sit on the end of your kitchen table and push into the middle of the butt with the table. This will release this piriformis…


How cobra posture heals back pain

The cobra posture is highly effective to relieve back pain from bulging or  herniated discs. It acts to create space in the front of the body while gently adjusting the discs back into the spinal column. The posture can be performed by anyone that can lay on the floor. To perform the posture: Lay on your belly with ankles and legs squeezed together. Hands are placed directly under your shoulders. Slowly reach your upper body up to the sky without pressing with the hands. Use the abdomen…

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Back pain and acidic foods

If your body is too acidic; which my be experienced as inflammation and pain, eat less acid forming foods and more alkaline forming foods. If possible food should be organic and raw. If you cook your food use low heat and longer cooking times. Alkaline Forming Foods – eat more of these Hemp seeds, figs, pumpkin seeds, lima beans, apricots, green apples, spinach, turnip, beet tops, raisins, almonds, carrots, dates, celery, dates, cucumber, cataloupe, lettuce, watercress, pineapple, peaches, grapes, bananas, watermelon, millet, brazil nuts, coconut…


What is a herniated disc?

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…


How to Deal with Herniated Disc Pain

In our youth, most of us remain blissfully ignorant of serious back pain. Our relationship with our spine is largely unconscious. We expect our back to perform its functional duties, so that we can enjoy pain-free mobility. As middle age approaches, the risk of disc injury escalates to a peak between the ages of 30-50. Pain from a herniated disc can be a frightening experience.  Being forearmed with knowledge and coping strategies can greatly offset the fear and instability of this difficult period. If a…