Snake Oil or the Real Deal?

[Keesha]

Found out CBD oil is bad for the Liver and people on blood thinner like me shouldn't take it because it makes the blood more thinner. I was take for nerve damage in my feet.

CBD oil can be bad for the liver in extremely high doses in MICE. These experiments are too early for any definite conclusions to be made as of yet.

And CBD oil can most certainly interact with blood thinners.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I am on the tennis courts a lot and the only thing that seems to help me is soaking in a hot bathtub. I used to use Epson salt’s but then I read an article that said they really don’t do anything what is really helping you is just plain soaking in the hot water.

I don't get suckered into any medications or any snake oil products but I do believe in Epson salts. I've used it for years on my achy knees and legs, it certainly doesn't cure anything but it sure makes me feel better and at my age that's what it's all about.

 

[SeaBreeze]

We've been using GoGreen CBD balm/salve for quite a while now, recommended here by Gary'O. Recently bought some 4 ounce tins when they were on sale for Thanksgiving. I use it for lower back pain when I exert myself too much lifting and bending. Works very well. Have also used it for a shoulder strain. Always keep some on hand now. I use this one, the 1,000mg. strength. My husband uses it when needed too. He tried the oil internally and didn't get good results, so he never bought that again.

I agree with Ruth about the Epsom salts, and Magnesium Oil is excellent for muscle cramps, Plantar Fasciitis, muscle strains. It's salty though and sometimes causes itching on certain parts of the body, like the back in my case.

https://www.gogreenhemp.com/product-page/cbd-terpene-infused-balm-salve-rub-topical

 

[rgp]

Hope it works for you. Good luck! Can you update us how it went?

I thought of getting one, but I always buy and then stop using and waste money, this one is $175. Consistency is NOT one of my virtues. I'm thinking of getting on the floor on all fours and stay like that for some minutes, like 5-15. Or slanting my body down from the couch with my head down on the floor (hip on couch and feet on top of sofa back). I'll see if it helps my lower back pain.

Your body, your business but...........I seriously doubt that your back is properly supported while doing that.

 

[Homeschoolie]

I have the Teeter inversion table, I used it for about 10-15 minutes @ each session, 3 days p/week @ about a 60 degree inversion. It started hurting my left knee & hip, got worse over time, so I haven't used it for some time. I do think it helps the back/neck though. Perhaps I'll try to ease back into it ?

Ouch. Be careful. it might have been how long you were inverted that caused you problems. I read that (am looking for the medical article, but didn't save the link) 3 minutes maximum per session is best/safest. I found that just very slightly bending my right knee slightly decreased the pulling on that knee and hip.

If need be, inverting 3 mins more then one time a day is much better then 10-15 all at once.
More then 3 minutes makes me very dizzy even if I come up very slowly and incrementally.

Catlady voiced concern about blood pressure. More then 3 mins can raise pressure.

 

[Homeschoolie]

This shows how to you use it and shows about as low as I go. You need to have enough arm strength to pull yourself back up. The foot thing clamps onto your legs tightly, so that you don't risk falling out of it. The adjustments are for your height and the amount of incline you want to go down to. It pivots just like a teeter totter. I use mine almost daily.
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Mine is very similar to this one. Mine is an Exerpuetic.
The brands that have the BIG Fluffy very Cushioned ankle restraints are the kindest and gentlest.
The other models, without the thick cushioning, dug in and were so uncomfortable that my ankles/shins complained immediately.
We also chose based on quality reviews, and ease to adjust for two people at different heights.

 

[Homeschoolie]

I have no doubts the incliner would work, based on your opinion and that 82% 5 stars at Amazon. But, I don't trust myself to spend the money and use it faithfully. I already have a $200 Maxi Climber in my living room that I've only used twice. At least I own up to my faults, eh? I tried the ''doggy posture'' this morning and it's doable on my knees and hands, we'll see if it works, if I don't keep it up at least I didn't waste $175. Thanks!

What you are doing sounds similar to a couple yoga positions. I have found that I can do just a couple of Yoga positions. And they make my back/neck feel better. A couple of easy joint friendly Ti Chi moves also help me. I often slightly modify them to be more senior and back/body safe/friendly.

 

[Catlady]

What you are doing sounds similar to a couple yoga positions. I have found that I can do just a couple of Yoga positions. And they make my back/neck feel better. A couple of easy joint friendly Ti Chi moves also help me. I often slightly modify them to be more senior and back/body safe/friendly.

I saw it done on a sitcom, and there the person had to stand on hands and knees and arch their back and then lower it rythmically. The trainer got behind her to show her how to do it and she said, "Watch that, the last guy that got behind me like that had to marry me". I laughed!

 

[Homeschoolie]

I saw it done on a sitcom, and there the person had to stand on hands and knees and arch their back and then lower it rythmically. The trainer got behind her to show her how to do it and she said, "Watch that, the last guy that got behind me like that had to marry me". I laughed!

I cant do the one you do, at all, it makes my neck/shoulders/knees hurt.
I mostly do 4 ( very slowly up-down one vertebrae at a time), 5, 7, 12 (12, I do this seated on the edge of a chair). Sometimes do 32,34,47.48,49.
4,12, 34, 48, 49 do the most good for me.

I do a couple Ti Chi moves that rhythmically ripples/wave like action, up-down the spine, but do it standing or seated on the edge of a chair.