Author: The Hernia Coach

Hernia Surgical Repair: The Primary Non-Mesh Alternatives

NON-MESH HERNIA REPAIR TECHNIQUES Suturing repair “Non-mesh hernia repair is also known as tissue or suturing repair. Examples include primary closure of a small umbilical hernia or inguinal hernia repair using the Shouldice, Bassini, McVay and Desarda techniques.” (Source: HERNIA REPAIR TECHNIQUES: Non-Mesh) 1) Shouldice Technique 2) Bassini Technique 3) McVay Technique 4) Desarda Technique (Tension-free repair)   Other surgical repair techniques for… Read more →

Hernia Surgery Can Have Complications

HERNIA SURGERY COMPLICATIONS Beverly Hills Hernia Center Any operation, including for hernias, has inherent risks and complications. Surgery should not be taken lightly. This is not “minor” surgery. That said, most outpatient hernia repairs are considered low-risk. We see a lot of complicated, high-risk patients and so their hernia or hernia-related operations are usually not low-risk. Each patient has their… Read more →

5 Exercises to Heal Diastasis Recti

by ALYSA BAJENARU It’s the first of the month, so Wendy Powell is back with some fitness tips!  Here she is with 5 exercises to heal diastasis. What exercises will really work to fix a Diastasis? As promised I am giving you 5 of my very favorite exercises for healing, reconnecting and restoring your core. As I explained in my… Read more →

Hatha Yoga and Natural Hernia Remediation

How Yoga Postures Can Help Prevent Hernias by Meera Watts It has been found that yoga can reduce the symptoms in hernias such as pain. Also, within preliminary studies, it has been proven that the aggravating factors of hernias are less frequent. Hernias can be painful, uncomfortable and last a long period of time. While there are surgeries to temporarily fix… Read more →

Yin Disease: A Condition Frequently Present With Hernias

YIN DISEASE by The Writers Group © December 2016, L.D. Wilson Consultants, Inc. All information in this article is for educational purposes only. It is not for the diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure of any disease or health condition. Definition. Yin disease is a term to describe a constellation of symptoms that often appear together and are related to an… Read more →

Yin Conditions, Candida Overgrowth and Mold Allergies

CHRONIC YEAST INFECTIONS by Dr. Lawrence Wilson © September 2014, L.D. Wilson Consultants, Inc. All information in this article is for educational purposes only. It is not for the diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure of any disease or health condition. Yeasts, molds and fungi are one-celled organisms that are ever-present in the environment. Beneficial ones include brewers yeast, bakers yeast… Read more →

PROBIOTICS: A Necessary Digestive Tract Aid For Holistic Hernia Remediation

Probiotics, How Do They Work, What Are Their Benefits & Side Effects and What are The Best Probiotics Foods & Supplements? by Health Ambition Probiotics are likely something you’ve heard about if you’ve done any type of research on health and wellness over the last few years. They’re kind of a big deal these days, and with good reason. If… Read more →

Warming and cooling characteristics of common foods

Ping Ming Health Each food has its own characteristics. In very ancient times Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners used specific foods to balance the body’s yin and yang and to treat disease. For example, if you’re wondering “what are the best medicinal mushrooms?”, you can click and find out more about that specific food. The ancient Chinese medicine practitioners discovered that… Read more →

9 Minute Oblique Workout

An at Home Ab Workout with Exercises for Love Handles by Fitness Blender [youtube_sc url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyFIKDLmYyo&w=560&h=315] These obliques exercises are combined with intervals of cardio moves that also target the oblique and abs muscles to help you burn calories while you firm your sides. This ab routine counts as both an internal and external oblique workout, though it should be… Read more →

Dr. Jay Seaver Said to Strengthen the Obliques for Permament Hernia Repair

A VERY IMPORTANT QUALIFICATION To All Readers Coach Note: Most of the routines shown below are not suitable for hernia sufferers. Only certain ones are acceptable to be included in an exercise routine. Those few that are safe are best started in a specific way so as to not injure the hernia site. They are then graduated to more difficult… Read more →