Author: The Hernia Coach

What Traditional Chinese Medicine Has To Say About Hernias

Hole In Stomach And other types of hernias HealthyLivingMagazine.us Some 5,000,000 Americans suffer from hernias—a medical condition in which a tissue protrudes through part of an organ. Take, for example, abdominal hernias. If a part of the abdominal wall is weak, organs may penetrate through the weak spot, creating an even larger rupture. In other cases, such as herniated discs,… Read more →

Ten Cultured and Fermented Foods For Rebalancing The Intestinal Flora

The consumption of fermented, probiotic foods has many benefits. The microflora that lives in fermented foods creates a protective lining in the intestines and shields it against pathogenic factors, such as salmonella and E.coli. Indeed, to get that healthy dose of bacteria, it’s essential to consume top probiotic foods. Fermented foods lead to an increase of antibodies and a stronger immune system; plus,… Read more →

Warm Water Enemas Provide An Effective Way To Break The Cycle Of Chronic Constipation

How to give yourself an enema by Tummy Temple HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF AN ENEMA An enema is a great way to stimulate a bowel movement.  It will not cleanse the entire intestine nor will it condition the muscle.  However, it can bring instant relief when you are “in a bind”. EQUIPMENT NEEDED • An enema bag.  You can obtain this… Read more →

Visceral Manipulation: Massage And Osteopathic Technique For Healing An Inguinal Hernia

  Note from the Coach: The Barral Institute has pioneered various types of Visceral Manipulation techniques. This osteopathic approach can be extremely effective for treating an inguinal hernia. Visceral Manipulation is particularly efficacious in breaking down the post-operative adhesions which can form after a surgical repair.  Any scar tissue at the hernia site can also be methodically dispatched with this… Read more →

Dr. George H. Taylor: A physician who used osteopathic treatments to cure hernias …

… without pharmaceuticals or surgical repair Note from the Coach: The following excerpt is taken from an 1892 edition of the Massachusetts Medical Journal. Osteopaths like Dr. George Taylor and his many naturopathic counterparts developed various protocols for effectuating a permanent cure for inguinal hernias. If you are an Osteopath and you are looking to keep your skills and knowledge… Read more →