Hello,

I appreciate your quick and thoughtful answer to my questions.

Now to tell you what I have experienced myself… I have Lymphedema of the lower extremities. I have had this condition since surgery for cancer in 1988. I have had to be on a Lympha-press machine for 6-8 hours everyday of my life for 20 years! It pumps the fluid/toxins out of my legs into my kidneys but not very effectively.

Now…. 12 short days of my WBV I have not had to use my pump at all. You HEARD correctly… NOT ONCE!

I have used it for an hour 2 times while watching football but did not have to…. I wanted to. It gives a massage of sorts and I figured it wouldn’t hurt me.

I started out the first day with 15 minutes two times that day. The swelling in my feet & legs went down quite a bit.

My digestion improved considerably and I felt like a million bucks! The 3rd or 4th day I did 20 minutes twice a day.

Now the machine I’m using has a programable feature which takes a break after 25 seconds then 35 and works like that up to 120 seconds then it stops. The time from start to finish on the total body workout feature is 7 minutes but that is counting the breaks. I do that 3 times or that program & 2 or 3 others that work the same way.  The actual time of the workout counting all breaks is about 30-40 minutes.

I do not just stand there on the machine. I vary the positions and do a work out of sorts. One foot on, then the other in a lunge position, hands on with feet off the machine while bending over or on my knees with arms on the machine… and many more.

I over did it one day and needed a nap. lol but other than that one time I have not had any problems or issues.

I sleep better at night. Have more energy all day long. I am happier. Have more time to live since I am not spending as much time on the Lympa-press machine. All in all I think it is the best thing I have ever done for me.

I noticed after about 1 week that my body is changing shape, or I should say getting a shape. lol

I noticed today that my jeans are getting baggy in the butt and legs. I got on the scale after 12 days of this amazing machine and I have lost 7 lbs.

I am going to take your advice and not do this more than twice per day but starting my day with the first 30 minutes (20 of vibration) and then another 10 minutes after dinner instead of a walk is what the plan is.

Feel free to pass my story on to others. If this thing continues to help me I will be screaming it from the highest mountain to every Lympedema patient in the world.

In addition to Lymphedema I am currently about 55 lbs overweight and ironically I am a 55 year old female.

I was 62 lbs overweight 12 days ago! I have a long way to go but I am having fun and it is working.

If you want I will keep you in the loop of my progress. Let me know.

Thanks for your answers,
Deb

A new craze has been sweeping the health, fitness, and wellness industry. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) consists of vibrating platforms that move in multiple directions to stimulate muscle activity and bone strength. Many wellness centers and fitness centers in Long Beach have included WBV into their programs. Personally the rehabilitation results I have seen for myself and my patients speak volumes (see below for local centers that offer WBV).

Not just another fad, there are numerous research publications showing positive results with:

* Postmenopausal women bone density
* Muscle and joint proprioception or “balance”
* Joint injury
* Hormone levels such as Growth Hormone

Whole body vibration was explored by Russian scientist Vladimir Nazarov, who tested vibration on astronauts in an effort to decrease the loss of muscle and bone mass in space. He observed a substantial increase in flexibility and strength after the application of vibrations in the athletes he studied (Kunnemeyer & Smidtbleicher, 1997)

Vital Living
Dr. Michael Day, D.C., is a holistic chiropractor and exercise physiologist at the Advanced Wellness Center. He finds joy in his work each day giving hope and help to those with complicated health needs. He has shadowed with some of the top wellness and sports doctors in the country and is excited to bring these unique views on health to Long Beach.

Day has worked professional surfing, triathlon, and roller derby events. He is an avid surfer, outdoorsman, and drummer. He currently lives with his wife Lael in Belmont Shore.

References

(Melnyk M.; B. Kofler, M. Faist, M. Hodapp, A. Gollhofer. “Effect of a Whole-Body Vibration Session on Knee Stability.” International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2008 Apr 9.)
(Bosco, C., et al. “Hormonal Responses to Whole-Body Vibration in Men.” European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2000, pg. 449-454.)

http://www.lbpost.com/michael/6113