Author: The Hernia Coach

Hernia and Oxidative Stress

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Note from the Coach: The natural aging process and oxidative stress are both major contributors to the formation of inguinal hernias. This discussion is actually a quite lengthy one and will be taken up in a dedicated coaching letter. In the meantime, it is very helpful for each individual who is holistically remediating their hernia to become familiar with the… Read more →

Hernia Food Bible: Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford

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Note form the Coach: Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford is the food bible for every hernia sufferer. It is the single best food reference for those who experience the typical digestive system imbalances which often set up the hernia site.  This particular diet reference is quite excellent for its explanation of proper food combining.  Improper food combinations and… Read more →

Hernia Support and Preventative for Women (and Men)

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Note from the Coach: Women are particularly vulnerable to all sorts of hernias due to pregnancy.  Contrary to common understanding women now sustain hernias at a rate that rivals male hernias.  Not only do pregnant women get inguinal hernias, but also femoral, umbilical, epigastric, and incisional hernias, as well as diastasis recti, a less serious condition. The real point here… Read more →

Collagen Hydrolysate: A Supplement That Helps Rebuild Connective Tissue

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Note from the Coach: Everyone begins to lose their capacity to generate collagen after a certain age.  It’s one of the very reasons for the aging of the human body.  Sagging skin, weakened fingernails and arthritic joints are all indications of insufficient collagen formation. The following description of Great Lakes Gelatin offers some very reasons why many hernia sufferers may… Read more →

WHAT IS YOUR TONGUE TELLING YOU ABOUT YOUR HEALTH?

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SHARMINI GANA Collective Evolution Every person’s tongue is unique, with distinct characteristics that reflect their inner health. Ever been to a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) doctor or an acupuncturist and been asked to stick out your tongue? There is a reason for this. TCM believes the tongue is a microcosm of the entire body and will reflect its excesses and… Read more →

Baume Phoenicienne: A natural massage balm for inguinal hernia

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“A natural massage balm for inguinal hernia” — The Hernia Bible   This balm is called Phoenician Balm because its composition is based on a recipe found in very old traditional writings, which make reference to therapeutic oils and ointments originating back to the Phoenicians. It consists of a penetrating oil containing extracts of specific plants, resins of plants and… Read more →

Yang Foods That Assist With Hernia Remediation, Yin Foods To Avoid

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Yin-Yang Foods That Make You Feel Better BottomLineInc Did you know that in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it’s not just the nutrients in a food but also the “hot” and “cold” of certain foods that can make you feel better? And it has nothing to do with the temperature at which they are served! Here’s why: According to TCM, each… Read more →