33 Ways the Body Responds to Rebounding

By Dr. Morton Walker and Albert E. Carter

The study of the human body is fairly interesting. The moment it becomes no less than amazing is when we understand what happens as the body is placed under the demands of movement and resistance we call exercise. Rebounding is an effective exercise that reduces your body fat; firms your arms, legs, thighs, abdomen, and hips; increases your agility; strengthens your muscles overall; provides an aerobic effect for your cardiopulmonary systems; rejuvenates your body when it's tired, and generally puts you in a state of mental and physical wellness. In fact, there are at least 33 fascinating ways the body responds to regular rebounding, detailed below:

1. Rebounding provides an increased G-force (gravitational load), which strengthens the musculoskeletal systems.
2. Rebounding protects the joints from the chronic fatigue and impact delivered by exercising on hard surfaces.
3. Rebounding helps manage body composition and improves muscle-to-fat ratio.
4. Rebounding aids lymphatic circulation by stimulating the millions of one-way valves in the lymphatic system.
5. Rebounding circulates more oxygen to the tissues.
6. Rebounding establishes a better equilibrium between the oxygen required by the tissues and the oxygen made available.
7. Rebounding increases capacity for respiration.
8. Rebounding tends to reduce the height to which the arterial pressures rise during exertion.
9. Rebounding lessens the time during which blood pressure remains abnormal after severe activity.
10. Rebounding assists in the rehabilitation of a heart problem.
11. Rebounding increases the functional activity of the red bone marrow in the production of red blood cells.
12. Rebounding improves resting metabolic rate so that more calories are burned for hours after exercise.
13. Rebounding causes muscles to perform work in moving fluids through the body to lighten the heart's load.
14. Rebounding decreases the volume of blood pooling in the veins of the cardiovascular system preventing chronic edema.
15. Rebounding encourages collateral circulation by increasing the capillary count in the muscles and decreasing the distance between the capillaries and the target cells.
16. Rebounding strengthens the heart and other muscles in the body so that they work more efficiently.
17. Rebounding allows the resting heart to beat less often.
18. Rebounding lowers circulating cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
19. Rebounding lowers low-density lipoprotein (bad) in the blood and increases high-density lipoprotein (good) holding off the incidence of coronary artery disease.
20. Rebounding promotes tissue repair.
21. Rebounding for longer than 20 minutes at a moderate intensity increases the mitochondria count within the muscle cells, essential for endurance.
22. Rebounding adds to the alkaline reserve of the body, which may be of significance in an emergency requiring prolonged effort.
23. Rebounding improves coordination between the propreoceptors in the joints, the transmission of nerve impulses to and from the brain, transmission of nerve impulses and responsiveness of the muscle fibers.
24. Rebounding improves the brain’s responsiveness to the vestibular apparatus within the inner ear, thus improving balance.
25. Rebounding offers relief from neck and back pains, headaches, and other pain caused by lack of exercise.
26. Rebounding enhances digestion and elimination processes.
27. Rebounding allows for deeper and easier relaxation and sleep.
28. Rebounding results in better mental performance, with keener learning processes.
29. Rebounding curtails fatigue and menstrual discomfort for women.
30. Rebounding minimizes the number of colds, allergies, digestive disturbances, and abdominal problems.
31. Rebounding tends to slow down atrophy in the aging process.
32. Rebounding is an effective modality by which the user gains a sense of control and an improved self image.
33. Rebounding is enjoyable!

People who rebound find they are able to work longer, sleep better, and feel less tense and nervous. The effect is not just psychological, because the action of bouncing up and down against gravity effectively stimulates the lymphatic system without trauma to the musculoskeletal system. This unique discovery is central to the reasons Rebounding has become one of the most beneficial forms of exercise ever developed.

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Headache Quiz

1. Does an ice pack or application of cold make you feel better if you have a headache?
2. Does your face feel hot when you have a headache?
3. Does a hot bath or the application of heat make you feel better if you have a headache?
4. When you have a headache, does it feel as if your head is about to explode?
5. When you have a headache, does it feel as if you have a band around your head that is squeezing it?
6. Do you have high blood pressure?
7. Do you tend to have cold hands, and/or feet?
8. Are you sensitive to light and sound when you have a headache?
9. Does it feel as if something is stabbing you when you have a headache?
10. Do you get a headache when you haven’t eaten?
11. Do you get a headache around the same time every month?
12. Do you get a headache each month around your period time?
13. Are you extremely constipated, having only 2-4 bms per week?

Head Relief/Yin: answers yes to several or all of these: 3, 5, 7, 8, 9
Head Relief/Yang: answers yes to several or all of these: 1, 2, 4, 6
Low Sugar: answers yes to: 10
Cardio Care: answers yes to: 6
Bowel Blend: answers yes to: 13
Female Balance: answers yes to: 11 or 12

Sufferers of low blood sugar, hormonal imbalance, high blood pressure and constipation would benefit from more in-depth analysis through an herbal consultation.

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Meet Valerie Blankenship, Certified Clinical Herbalist

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What did you do before you started your first practice as an Herbalist? My career before becoming an herbalist was as a journalist. I was trained to ask questions, delve into issues, and never accept things at face value. Since not all herbs have been fully tested, I questioned whether or not they worked at all, and if they did, could they possibly be dangerous? But I leaned that over 80% of the world population uses herbs, and got my attention.

What helped you decide to pursue a future in Herbalism and Iridology? I began to research herbs, not only their uses but also their history. I learned that herbs have been in use in extremely organized systems for over 5,000 years! Not only have they been found with remains in ancient burial sites, but also specific formulations have been used for exact symptoms. And these herbal compounds have been passed down for thousands of years. Having spent most of my young life traveling overseas, I knew that once again, the US was arrogant in their way of being in the world. I took a humble approach to herbalism, desiring to learn from those who paved the way before me.

What can a client expect at a consultation?

I have a four-pronged approach that I use with clients. First, I always conduct an open-ended interview which gives me a good idea of what their general state of health is. David Winston, one of my mentors, reminds clinicians that “the most important thing you can do for your client is to listen to them….” Second, I do a systems analysis, developed by the famous herbalist Michael Moore. This analysis highlights where the deficiencies and the excesses are in the body. For example, if the kidneys are deficient, you will want to strengthen them using specific herbs, quite different than if they were excess.

My third approach is more scientific and objective. If I think they may have certain health issues, I will run some simple tests. I may test their thyroid, their ph, their adrenals or their blood pressure. Last, I look at their tongue, and sometimes do a basic iris analysis, looking for signs of digestive weakness, immunity issues and organ stress.

What have been a couple of the most common conditions you have seen and assisted in healing?

I work with lots of digestive problems. Hypochlorhydria, or low stomach acid, is common in the US. I have seen numerous clients with crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel disease, and colitis. People are starting to come in more and more with Hepatitis C virus and diabetes. I forsee more infectious diseases in the near future as our population continues to explode.

Can you assist people who are already taking prescribed medications? Why or why not?

I can, and I do. My heart goes out to people who have been given dangerous medications instead of real answers. Many times, their prescribing physicians are rushed, and caught in a cycle of perpetual disease and overmedication. I wish there were a way to reach these doctors. Instead, I can only send out a lifeline to their patients. One group of drugs that I am currently researching is the SSRI group of antidepressants. They are extremely dangerous to take, and can be even more dangerous to get off of, if done improperly.

I have many clients who tell me they are interested in getting off some or all of their medications and this must always be done with the utmost care and monitoring. For example, if someone is on allergy meds, these could be suppressing acute asthma attacks. It goes back to listening to your client. Any client who is tapering off meds gets my email address and sometimes my private telephone number in case of they need help before a symptom gets worse.

Name a couple of your most favorite herbs/herbal formulas and why?

Some of my favorite herbal formulas are our “Lymph Mover” formula, which reverses lymphatic congestion quickly. Cleanses like this one can sometimes be lifesavers, as they may help inhibit breast tumors from growing or developing. The Sage Woman Herbs formula, “High Sugar,” was developed for diabetes or high blood sugar, and many Type II Diabetes clients report it has normalized their blood sugar levels within 7-10 days. “ Intestinal Soothe” is a formula that I use with my Crohn’s and Colitis clients, and it is very effective. An herb that I have been using a more and more in the past few years is neem leaf and bark. Neem is an amazing herb, quite common in India, with vast applications. It works powerfully but has few side effects for everything from arthritis to infections to high blood pressure.