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Myth #3 - Inversion Tables Aren't Safe
This MAY be true... depending on where you get your inversion table and how it's constructed.
You see... inversion tables you get at places like Walmart, Ebay and other "discount" stores are made very quickly with either plastic or incredibly low-quality metals. They're made very cheap... and "cheap" comes with a very high price if (and when) it breaks while you're on it!
I would never recommend you buy a "cheap" inversion table for that specific reason.
When you buy a quality-made inversion table... their is virtually no risk. The chance of a high-quality inversion table made out of high carbon steel breaking is probably less than the chance you take of your car wheel suddenly falling off while driving... and you drive that everyday... don't you?
The inversion table you end up buying should be made with NOTHING other than high carbon steel.
|Volvo requires their employees to use an Inversion Table daily!
A few years ago, Volvo (the car manufacturer) told their employees that if they didn't use an Inversion Table everyday (on company time I might add)...
.... the employee would have to pay the majority of their own health benefits.
The first year after this strategy was implemented... the hours of work missed within Volvo dropped 55%.
And it gets even better.
Not only did the hours of missed work drop by 55%... the employees did NOT fully invert.
They only inverted themselves a tiny 15 degrees of incline - little enough to avoid the feeling of blood rushing to your head that bothers some people.
We've been preaching this for years and it's finally catching on.
You absolutely 100% do NOT have to be completely upside down in order to get relief using an inversion table.
We recommend starting at a comfortable 30% inversion...followed by a 60% inversion... and finally fully inverted...
IF and only IF you're ready to do so.
For many years, the biggest concern was that inversion therapy would increase the chance of stroke or even eye problems. This was caused by a grossly mis-interpreted study done by Dr. Goldman.
After 2 more years of extensive research on the subject, he discovered that the body actually has mechanisms that prevent damage from hanging upside down.
In fact, some of the patients' blood pressure actually dropped a few points.
|David Blaine inverted for 60 hours straight while staying in perfect health. He looks pretty relaxed!
(Note: These studies were based on patients in generally good health. We've included contraindications on this page to make sure you're a good fit for inversion therapy, so please keep reading).
We've never heard of a single case published or unpublished where inversion caused a stroke.
In fact... in 2008 stunt-master David Blaine hung upside down for 3 full-days (a total of 60 hours)... without experiencing any type of health problems whatsoever.
His eyes were fine, his blood pressure was perfect, and his heart and lungs were great!
And sure, you may feel a little pressure in your head at first while your body adjusts to the reverse in gravity.
However this is actually a good thing because it indicates that blood flow to the brain, eyes, skin and hair is increasing. Not only that, studies prove that while inverted... your brain runs 7% faster and 14% more accurate.
That increased blood flow also decreases depression, improves overall circulation giving you literally dozens of "extra" benefits, helps your entire body relax, and even makes you more flexible.
Plus over time, you get used to how different it feels when you are inverted.
If you are uncomfortable, simply invert at a lesser angle or for a shorter period of time until your body gets accustomed to inversion (more on this in the next myth).
If you have high blood pressure, heart disease or an eye condition, or if you've undergone fusion surgery... you should check with your doctor before inverting.
Keep in mind that extensive research shows inversion therapy is as safe as most daily activities.
The majority of people will not notice any discomfort at all... and the few who do, it's similar to what you might feel if you started a new workout routine.
After all, your body isn't used to being upside down and needs to get used to it... just like it does when you begin a new workout routine.
Want to bypass being uncomfortable and a little sore the first few times you use an inversion table? Simply start at a 30 degree inversion until your body gets used to it. Then move to 60 degrees... and finally a full inversion if and when you're ready.
It's THAT easy!
Plus, once you've passed the "getting used to it" stage - you can actually use an inversion table to help you recover faster from any other exercise program you're currently doing.
Just take it from these guys...
I'm sure you'd agree that soldiers in the Army place a tremendous deal of stress on their bodies... especially on their backs. Everyday they're subjected to gravitational forces you and I could hardly deal with for a few minutes - yet they continue to do it for many hours each day!
How do they recover from these brutal workouts and spine-stressors?
By inverting!
Part of the recovery program in the army is using Inversion Tables and inverting from various objects like pullup bars.
This helps them decompress their battle-worn spines, mobilize their joints and increase circulation throughout both their muscles and ligaments which keeps them flexible, agile and much more resistant to injuries.
So exactly what makes inversion therapy so special that even the ARMY demands it?
Many people mistakenly think inversion tables only reduce back pain. Yet, as you'll see in a second, inversion tables help create a new body... a new YOU... in dozens of ways.
Here are 10.
Convenience - You won't have to take nearly as many trips to the chiropractor, physical therapist, etc. because you'll get the same relief – in the comfort of your own home. In fact many people think of their inversion table as an "in-home" chiropractor!
Sleep Through The Night In Peace - Imagine how amazing your days will go as you sleep peacefully each night, then leap out of bed each morning and plant both feet on the floor... without any pain! Inversion tables let you sleep like a baby due to the pain reduction you'll receive...
Reduce Shrinking As You Age! - Inversion tables take the gravitational pressure off your spine, allowing it to rebuild itself and maintain its strength... it slows down the "shrinking" process and helps prevent the infamous "hump" you commonly see in elderly folks.
Improved Circulation – As we age our bodies can't produce enough blood to move through our system and because of that... we experience poor circulation. Inversion therapy improves blood flow throughout your entire body... flooding it with nutrients and oxygen and skyrocketing your energy levels.
Improvement In Mobility – Taking 3 times as long to do normal movements such as getting out of a chair or wiggling out of your car is quite embarrassing. As you strengthen and stretch... your muscles, joints and ligaments will become stronger and more flexible... so you can do things you once loved!
Create A Brand New Body - Many people who use an inversion table say they feel like they have a brand new body after just a few days or weeks of use. This is because gravity no longer wears your muscles and joints down like before... and feels amazing for people who deal with stiff, aching joints.
Save Money– Chiropractors are getting more expensive, pain medications are dangerous and expensive... and spinal surgery is frightening and unnecessary. My solution? Use an inversion table and use pain meds and chiropractors on an "as-needed" basis.
Work Without Distractions – Let's face it, the market place out there isn't growing. Jobs are getting harder to keep... and if you can't focus due to pain – your boss will eventually notice. Reduce the pain, watch your attention go through the roof, and feel secure that your job is more safe!
Get Your Life Back - Being unable to play your favorite sports, play with your children or grandchildren... or simply have a good time with their friends and family is heartbreaking. Imagine the triumph you'll feel as you're able to begin doing the things you used to love but can't anymore because of back pain!
Get Neck Pain Relief! - Finding relief for neck pain is incredibly hard and unbelievably frustrating. Most neck pain is caused by tense muscles in the back and shoulders which cause the neck muscles to cramp. Inversion therapy literally "relaxes the pain away"... leaving you pain free and happy!
I'm sure you understand just how important it is to invert your body and take the pressure off your spine and every other joint in your body.
Here's the problem.
Inversion tables are a dime a dozen.
There are literally dozens, maybe even hundreds of versions out there to try... yet 99% of them are worthless piles of junk sold by people trying to make a quick buck.
For nearly a decade, we've been researching and studying Inversion tables. We've taken all the best features and combined them into what I consider to be the best inversion table on the market today.
It contains the most and best features of the most top-of-the-line inversion tables on the market... is made with the absolute most high-quality steel you can find for undeniable safety... and is about 25% lower in cost!
After searching for nearly a decade for the "perfect" Inversion table and getting increasingly frustrated to the lack of "good" choices out there at a reasonable price... we've finally decided to do what's right and create our own inversion table!
And what we've come up with is nothing short of amazing.
We made a list of the best and worst features of each and every inversion table on the market...
... removed all the bad features (like the high price)...
... and added the best features...
... to create what we consider to be the most feature-packed and safest inversion table on the market... for 25% less than you'd pay for similar models!
Our Healthy Back Institute (HBI) Premium Inversion includes the following...
Easy to reach, long ankle locking bar which eliminates the need to bend over and secure your ankles in. Unlike other models - this allows you to lock yourself into the inversion table without having to bend your already pain-filled back!
Comfortable, durable foam ankle clamps which help reduce the amount of pressure on your ankles...as well as holds your ankles in securely and safely.
Adjustable pivot point handles which allow you to get into position quickly, easily and safely... plus give you a "helping hand" when you're coming back up!
Safety Tether Strap leaves YOU in control of how far inverted you'd like to go... so you'll feel completely safe and never have to go upside-down if you don't feel comfortable.
1 Year Warranty shows you just how confident we are in the safety and sturdiness of our inversion table! Many of our competitors are afraid to even THINK of offering a 1 year warranty because they know their inversion table is cheaply-made and will break by then!
High Carbon Steel Frame provides the most sturdy, durable and safest frame you can possibly have in an inversion table (about 400% more sturdy than our competitors)... so unlike the majority of other tables you never have to worry about "falling" again!
*Free shipping US only - excludes Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. To order from these states please call 1-800-216-4908. Also includes a 90-day guarantee.
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Before we go any further, I'd like to take a second to tell you the types of people who I think should NOT order this (or any other) inversion table...
1) Quitters - We LOVE our customers. Why? Because we try to find the types of people who are motivated to take action and take control of their lives. We're not looking for people who will try a new method for 3 days, lose motivation and give up saying "it doesn't work". If you're that type of person... please don't order.
Do you finish what you start? YES NO
2) Miracle-Pill Seekers - There are many companies out there who try and tell you that every single product they carry is the end-all be-all solution to your problems. And they deserve to be thrown in jail! Our philosophy at The Healthy Back Institute is balanced approach which includes several factors in order for you to experience 100% relief. So if you're looking for a "push-button" solution that's going to solve every problem you have in life... please don't order.
Are you DONE with "miracle pills"? YES NO
3) Lazy People - Like anything else in life, finding relief will require a bit of work on your part. I can't personally hold your hand each day and make you get on the inversion table! If you're serious about getting you're life back you'll take action until you win the battle... if you're not serious, well... we both know what that means...
Will you take action? YES NO
If you answered "NO" to all 3 questions... please read the success stories below of people just like you who passed our "little test" and are finally on their way to experiencing what it's like to live pain-free!
Take A Peek At These Success Stories From Other
Thrilled Inversion Table Users
I understand you may still be skeptical.
After all, if you're like most of my customers you've "been through the ringer"... you've been disappointed with nearly every other back pain-relieving method you've ever tried.
However as I'm sure you can tell... our inversion table is backed up by dozens of scientific research studies as well as a 1-year warranty!
In fact, we have THOUSANDS of ecstatic Inversion Table customers… and regularly get rave reviews and comments on how it has saved their back. Here's just a small handful of the many enthusiastic success stories we've received…
"I'm Back Playing Volleyball And Softball At Age 51 - Thanks!"
"After doing my own research I came upon your site and the suggestion of an inversion table. Reading the literature for inversion all made a lot of sense to me, and for what I paid for three visits to the chiropractor (since the insurance did not cover this) I had myself an inversion table. I used it as recommended and started out at about 45 degrees for two weeks each day for 10 to 15 minutes right before bed.
After two weeks I was a little better and I was ready to go fully inverted, which I did for another month 10 to 15 minutes almost each day right before bed.
After that month I was 100% better. I could not believe the results
Today I tell everyone of this wonderful table that has given me my life back, as I enjoy volleyball and softball at my age of 51.
The pain used to be so bad, sitting was the worst and what really scared me was the fact that my left foot tingled almost continuously. I thought for sure surgery was going to be once again the only solution. I am so thankful for your site and the information that you provide so people like me can get relief from one of the worst types of everyday pain one can experience. Today I use the table as a relaxation and stretch after a workout or a sport activity, which is usually 3-4 times per week. I would never give it up and will certainly use it the rest of my life. I now do crunches using the table and the results really show. Thank you again for a wonderful product that really works as advertised."
- Brent
"I slept my first pain-free night in FIVE YEARS!"
"I am a diagnostic radiologist who abused his back through sports, hard work and horses for years. About seven years ago, I began to experience back and left leg pain that progressed rapidly. An MRI revealed a lot of degenerative changes in my lumbar spine with two intervertebral discs that were herniated and for all practical purposes 'worn out.' Five years ago I began to experience numbness in some of my left toes with sciatica in the left hip and leg, which progressed to constant pain, loss of feeling and then loss of motor function in my left toes.
A friend who is a sales rep for radiographic equipment, whom I have known for 15 years, told me he had become pain free in about two months using an inversion table. I ordered one that day. In one week of use, twice to three times per day, the numbness in my toes improved 100%. During the second week, I slept my first pain free night in five years."
- Ken Hamilton, M.D.
Pain Free For The First Time That I Can Remember...
My wife bought me your inversion chair quite a few months ago because of back pain I have suffered most of my life. I thought it was probably just another one of those things you spend money on, but they
don't do you any good. After reading your newsletters and watching your videos I decided to give it a try. After about a week I noticed that my back didn't hurt anymore and I can say that I am virtually pain free for the first time that I can remember.
I would like to thank you very much for opening my eyes to a system that really does work like you say it does. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate what you have done for me by making me aware of the benefits of inversion therapy. Thank you again and I will be reading your newsletters regularly for all the benefits they (you) provide. Forever grateful!"
- Robert O.
Transportation Supervisor, Auburn, Ca.
"The First Time I Tried It... The Pain Down My Leg
Almost Completely Disappeared!
"In May, I herniated the L5-S1 disc. My doctor recommended drugs and pain management, but the meds made me sick and I had a several week wait to go to pain management. The pain was intolerable, and I was having a hard time being pleasant at work. Home was a whole other story! I was telling a neighbor about it, and she suggested I come to her house and try her inversion table.
The first time I tried it, the pain down my leg almost completely disappeared.
I borrowed her table and as long as I use it, I feel good. I have gotten better and better. I take Aleve when I do have pain, cancelled pain management and am my sweet old self at home and work. Since I couldn't keep my neighbor's table forever, I have purchased my own and have a couple of friends anxious to try it. I am sooooo happy. I am 60 years old and never expected to feel this well again."
- J. Grieder, The Villages, FL
"I have gone from being bed ridden to working in the garden, cutting down trees and just doing darn well anything that I can and want too..."
I have gone from being bed ridden to working in the garden, cutting down trees and just doing darn well anything that I can and want too.
I have also told friends and family ow wonderful your system is and how it has help me not to have surgery, for that is what I was told that I needed.
Thanks for the pain relief."
- Mel Kauffman
"After 1 week I no longer hurt and I walk, dance, garden
and shower with NO PAIN!"
"I am and 54 year old nurse, and have had painful Sciatica for the last 4 years. I have tried massage, acupuncture, traditional medicines and Chinese medicine. It had gotten to a point where I could not even stand in the shower without having to cry because of the pain which radiated from the left side of my buttock all the way to my ankle. My life as far as I saw it was literally gone. My garden is my pride and joy , but have not been able to work it for many years.
When I looked in the mirror (with no clothes on) I saw a very old woman who was so lopsided that it made me cry. Traveling was no longer an option for me, because I would have to hang on or hold on to a cart or walker. I thought to myself that I will end up in a wheel chair with in a few years.
I have been communicating with the Lose the Back Pain web site and they had a advertisement about the inversion table. What did I have to lose? I received the table just after Christmas 2006, I am on there twice a day for no more than 5 minutes at a time. After 1 week I am no longer lopsided, I no longer hurt and am able to walk, dance, run, garden and shower with NO pain. What a blessing inversion is. My husband is so happy to see that I am no longer in pain and smiling. I believe that I have grown a few inches which makes my clothes fit better."
– R. Baak, Perris, CA
"Got immediate relief..."
"I started with Lose The Back Pain in May 07. I do my Sciatica Exercise every other day now, and not to jinx myself but I've been one hundred percent for the last five months. I've eased back into my regular daily exercise as well.
After the first few weeks of prescribed exercise, I started using an inversion table and got immediate relief. Thank you again!"
- Robert R.
"Assembly was surprisingly easy..."
"We recently received the inversion table. Assembly was surprisingly easy, instructions were great, and the quality of this product is amazing for the cost we paid for it. We're looking forward to experiencing the benefits. Thanks for an outstanding product in a time when so many others are cheaply made, yet overpriced. Yours is the way it should be."
- S. Barnhart, Lititz, PA
"The reason I haven't bought an inversion table from you is that I already have one. I absolutely love it. I also love the Trigger Point System which I purchased from you a while ago. It's brilliantly simple, and simply brilliant!!! I love all the great tips you send via your emails. I look forward to receiving more in the future. Your help has certainly made my back injury much easier to handle."
Thanks again,
Sally B, Australia
"I signed up for your lose the back pain system a year ago and with the inversion table I also got from you, I've seen dramatic improvements in my lifestyle and things I can do again because I'm not in pain. I'm a true believer in your system and tell all that want to listen about it. Keep up the good work!"
- Chris S.
Bad Pain In My Lower Left Leg And
Left Butt Cheek Have Vanished...
"Just a note to let you know that I have been using my inversion table, the bad pain in my lower left leg and the strong pain in my left butt cheek have vanished. I didn't respond before now because I was trying to be sure it was gone before I personally thanked you for this tremendous invention. I've done pain killers, therapy, and doctors. They said, 'Just something you'll have to live with'. Thank you and your staff."
- Franklin Bair
Cancelled My Back Surgery Because
Inversion Therapy Worked For Me!"
"Interesting...I am one of those patients who cancelled my back surgery because inversion therapy worked for me!! I suffered with chronic back pain and sciatica for three years! I have a herniated disc (L4-L5), had 5 epidural injections, physical therapy, chiropractc therapy...you name it!!
This was my last resort before surgery... I bought my inversion table about 6 weeks before my surgery. Two weeks before I was to go "under the knife" for microdiscectomy, my pain diminished by 90% ...good enough for me, and glad to be off anti-inflammatory medications as well. I'm a believer!!"
- Diane T.
"The Inversion table is well worth the investment..."
"I have purchased and use your "lose the back pain" system. It got me out of trouble, out of pain and I'm glad I made the investment. I also purchased my inversion table due to your emails. I believe the inversion table is well worth the investment. I find many of your emails extremely valuable, and plan to make additional purchases."
Rolf S.
The Inversion Table Got Rid Of The Pain
In Less Than A Month!
"I suffered for 5 months and I now know it was needless suffering because the inversion table got rid of the pain in less than a month!
I'm sure there are many people out there suffering who could also benefit but are reluctant to spend the money because it was not recommended by their doctor. I do not understand why chiropractors do not have this table in their office. It makes no sense."
- Joe M.
Reserve Your Premium Inversion Table Today And
I'll Throw In These Exclusive Bonuses!
Let's be honest with each other.
You're looking for a great deal on an Inversion table which will help alleviate your back pain for good... and I would be honored to get your business.
That's why...
Not only are you getting the best guarantee in the industry (more on this in a second)...
Not only are you getting a "top-of-the-line" inversion table for LESS than our competitors...
Not only are you getting our 1-year warranty...
I'll also throw in the following bonus - just to make sure you make the right decision today!
FREE Bonus: 90 Days Personal
1-On-1 Support! ($97 value)
Throughout the next 90 days as you discover your brand-new back... and your brand-new life... you'll likely have questions you'd like to have answered.
That's why we've decided to offer the BEST support for inversion tables in the world that we know of... a full 90 days of personal 1-on-1 support.
If you have any questions about anything - whether it's an easier way to keep pressure off your ankles... or more advanced exercises to do while on the inversion table... or if you'd like like to talk about specific conditions YOU are personally dealing with...
... we're here to help in any way possible! All it takes is a quick email or phone call and you'll receive immediate support.
Like Buying A High-End Lexus
For The Price Of A Toyota Camry...
In most cases... the higher quality of an item - the more you pay.
For example, what's the main difference between a Toyota Camry and a high-end Lexus?
Besides about a $20,000 - $40,00 price difference... the main difference is the features of the car.
With the Lexus you get more horsepower, more comfortable seats, a higher quality CD player, seat warmers, etc.
Those extra features typically put a Lexus out of the price range of the majority of folks.
And the same holds true for inversion tables.
Normally if you want all the "extra" features... you'd have to be willing to shell out more money.
However in this case... it's literally like getting a high-end Lexus... for the price of a Toyota Camry!
Reserve Yours Today And Take Advantage Of My
30 Day Guarantee...
I understand you've probably tried everything under the sun and have yet to find relief from your nagging back pain. That's why I'm willing to give you the best guarantee in the inversion table industry.
Take a full 30 days to experience what it's like to finally get your life back when you find the back pain relief you've been desperately searching for.
And if for some reason you don't think it's a better option than dangerous surgery, harmful pain medications or regular trips to the doctor...
...simply send it back and you'll receive a prompt, courteous 100% refund (less S&H).
Very few other companie selling inversion tables are willing to not only give a warranty on their tables, but also a guarantee.
Because the inversion tables they carry are cheap and dangerous.
So, What's The Catch?
There is no catch.
You get a premium inversion table for the discounted price of $299, no strings attached.
Of course, when you do start to experience relief and see your back pain dissolve before your eyes, I hope you'll return the favor by sending us your success story.
To sum up...
I give you a 30-day guarantee putting 100% of the risk (which is virtually non-existent) on my shoulders...
...you take 30 seconds to tell me your success story, and mention the product to your friends so they can find the same relief you did.
I'd say that's a pretty fair deal.
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Yes, Jesse! Please Reserve My Inversion Table!
I can't wait to receive the following at my doorstep, which I will promptly begin using to discover what it's like to have my life back again...
The HBI Premium Inversion Table -This "top-of-the-line" Inversion table is a fraction of the cost of our competitors with the same or MORE features, including...
Easy to reach ankle locking bar
Comfortable foam ankle clamps
Adjustable height controls
Adjustable pivot point handles
1 Year Warranty
High Carbon Steel Frame
3 Inversion-Angles
Safety Tether Strap
90 Days Personal 1-On-1 Support ($97 value) - If you have any questions about anything - whether it's an easier way to keep pressure off your ankles... or more advanced exercises to do while on the inversion table... or if you'd like like to talk about specific conditions YOU are personally dealing with...
... we're here to help in any way possible! All it takes is a quick email or phone call and you'll receive immediate support. No other company in the industry offers this level of support.
Remember... you have a full 30 days to test-drive the HBI Premium Inversion Table and if you don't believe it's a better option than drugs, surgery or expensive machines... send it back for a full 100% refund (less S&H).
You're Now Standing At A Crossroads...
Which Side Will You Choose?
It's decision-making time.
Right now, you have 3 options.
Your first option is simply doing "nothing." This takes you down a torturous road of pain, frustration and embarrassment as you try and "deal" with your pain instead of banishing it and getting your life back.
Your second option is taking the advice of your doctor. They'll either ask you to prepare for back surgery... ... pump you full of harmful drugs... or ask you to pony up your hard-earned money for regular treatments which only give you (at best) temporary relief.
The third option is reserving your inversion table today for a small 1-time payment of $299... and experiencing both FAST plus long-term back pain relief (And if you answered "yes" to all 3 questions above, you already know this is the most logical choice for you!)
You'll wake up each morning feeling refreshed as you sleep soundly like a baby through each night...
... having the ability to finally perform the activities you love (golf, swimming, biking, bowling, playing with your children or grandchildren, etc.)...
... and remembering what it feels like to have a young, energetic, flexible and pain-free body!
Which one would YOU rather choose?
I trust you'll make the right decision in choosing to give our HBI Premium Inversion Table a try. Just do it today. Waiting longer will only cause more back-pain... more frustration... and more agony.
Remember, inversion therapy is scientifically proven to work and we've developed the best offer in the industry.
And if for any reason inversion therapy doesn't work for you…
... you're backed by my 30 day, 100%, absolutely NO risk money-back guarantee.
All I ask in return is that when it DOES work - you send us back your success story showing everyone else how much it helped you!
To yours in health,
Jesse Cannone CFT, CPRS, CSPN
Co-founder of The Healthy Back Institute
Author of "The 7 Day Back Cure"
P.S. Zig Ziglar once said "Remember, you can earn more money, but when time is spent it is gone forever." Think about the time and experiences YOU'RE losing because of your pain-filled back. If your back is having any type of negative effect on your life... do something about it NOW and re-claim the experiences you're missing out on every single day.
So make that leap of faith today and invest in an inversion table. Otherwise, you're admitting to yourself that money is more important than the experiences you're missing out on with your family and friends!
P.P.S. Remember, when you invest today you'll be securing a top-of-the-line inversion table... for a fraction of the cost of our competitors... plus 2 exclusive bonuses... plus a 5-year warranty... plus a 30-day guarantee! No one else in the industry is "brave" enough to make an offer this good.
Secure your inversion table now!
P.P.P. S. Still have more questions? Below are a list of commonly asked questions that you may have as well...
1) How long do I need to invert each day?
We suggest inverting for 1-3 minutes, 1-3 times per day for the first week or 2 and then gradually adjusting the amount of time and the degree of inversion as you become more comfortable with it.
Also keep in mind that the degree of inversion also affects how long you need to invert. For example, the shallower the degree, the longer the inversion time. The higher degree of inversion, the shorter the inversion time. However it all comes down to this - listen to your body. If you feel uncomfortable, simply stop inverting and try again later.
2) How long will it take to see results?
This is completely dependent on the injuries causing your pain and the extent to those injuries. For example if you're dealing with tight muscles in your neck caused by stress, you'll typically see very rapid (even immediate) improvements. However if you have a more serious injury... it may take a few weeks or even months.
It also depends on other treatments you're currently taking, your mindset, diet and various other factors.
It all boils down to the fact that this question varies from person to person... and that's why we've included a 30-day guarantee allowing you to try out the HBI Premium Inversion Table with no risk to you!
3) Do I have to be completely upside-down?
The short answer is... if you're not comfortable with it - absolutely not.
Let me explain.
With the HBI Premium Inversion Table you can invert anywhere from about 20-30 degrees... all the way to a full inversion at 90 degrees.
Since 95% of all discomfort comes from people who try to invert too much, too fast, we've developed a general guideline.
We recommend first-time inverters begin at around 20-30 degrees for the first week or 2, simply to get used to being in an inverted position. As we already talked about, you're still getting fantastic relief even at this low and much more comfortable degree.
After the first week or 2, simply move the safety tether strap and begin inverting at 60 degrees... IF you are ready for it. The majority of people never have to go beyond this angle, and only should if you're ready and willing to do so.
Next... after another few weeks you can try out full inversion. Just remember, start out with only 30 seconds or so of full inversion as your body is still not used to this much traction and may be sore the next day.
Last... you can also experiment with "Intermittent/Oscillation intermittent traction". Intermittent traction is when you alternate by inverting for 20-30 seconds... and then return upright for another 20-30 seconds. Oscillation intermittent traction involves rhythmic rocking back and forth and is actually preferred by most doctors over traditional inversion therapy becuase it helps stimulate circulation on a higher level, which then helps remove waste from the injured discs.
4) Does inversion cause strokes / popped blood vessels?
For many years, the biggest concern was that inversion therapy would increase the chance of stroke or even eye problems. This was caused by a grossly mis-interpreted study done by Dr. Goldman.
After 2 more years of extensive research on the subject, he discovered that the body actually has mechanisms that prevent damage from hanging upside down.
In fact, some of the patients' blood pressure actually dropped a few points.
(Note: These studies were based on patients in generally good health. We've included contraindications on this page to make sure you're a good fit for inversion therapy, so please keep reading).
We've never heard of a single case published or unpublished where inversion caused a stroke or popped blood vessels.
In fact... in 2008 stunt-master David Blaine hung upside down for 3 full-days...without experiencing any type of health problems whatsoever.
His eyes were fine, his blood pressure was perfect, and his heart and lungs were great!
If you have high blood pressure, heart disease or an eye condition, or if you've undergone fusion surgery... you should check with your doctor before inverting.
Keep in mind that extensive research shows inversion therapy is as safe as most daily activities.
5) Why do I feel so much pressure in my head - is it normal to turn red?
In the beginning, this is completely normal because your body is doing something it's not used to doing... just like how it gets sore when you first begin a new exercise program.
In fact, the extra blood going into your head is wonderful for you... causing a 7% increase in efficiency and a 14% increase in accuracy within your brain while being inverted.
Also... keep in mind that this feeling lessens overtime as you get used to it... and it's absolutely 100% OK to come out of the inversion and rest in an upright position for a minute - or simply invert at a lower angle.
6) How do I focus on the lower back / upper back / neck region?
Inversion is a natural form of gravity-assisted traction. This means that the amount of traction applied to various locations of the body is exactly the right amount! Every vertebra and related disc is just the right size to support the weight above it. The large discs in the lower back are the right size to support the 60% body weight that is above them. The small discs in the neck are just the right size to support the weight of the head. When inverted, the weight normally supported is just the right weight to apply traction. Gentle stretching and exercise is beneficial to help decompress and mobilize the spine:
Lower back
You may perform gentle stretching exercises to help move the muscles and connective tissues in the lower back area. In partial inversion, try rotating gently from side-to-side, or slowly rocking your pelvis forward and backward. If you have worked up to full inversion, abdominal exercises (sit-ups, crunches) can be beneficial to the lower back, since strong abdominal muscles are key for proper posture. On the inversion tables, you can try a gentle back extension by placing your hands behind your head on the bed frame and pushing your body in an arch away from the table.
Upper back
Many people experience upper back pain as a result of stress and muscle tension. The key to relieving this pain is to totally relax while inverting. Try deep breathing exercises. Also, partner work can be beneficial. Nothing is more relaxing than an inverted back and shoulder massage! Movement is also very beneficial. Try rounding your shoulders forward and pushing them back. Also, stretch one arm at a time across your torso to extend those upper back muscles.
Again, movement can be beneficial. Try rotating your head from one side to the other. Partner massages to the base of the head and back of the neck are very relaxing (do not apply pressure to the front of the neck). You can also add gentle inverted traction to your neck by resting your arms behind your head at the base of your skull (don't pull, just add the weight of your arms).
7) Can you use an inversion table if you have heart disease or high blood pressure?
It is true that people should not invert if they have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
However, inversion can cause a state of relaxation that results in a drop in heart rate and BP (sometimes even lower than at a resting state). Some doctors have used inversion as a treatment for high BP.
If you have concerns, you should check with your doctor before inverting.
8) What problems will an inversion therapy help?
There are literally DOZENS of benefits of using an inversion table... however I'll go over some of most common areas you're most likely worried about.
Bulged/Herniated Discs - According to many medical professional, several sessions of intermittent traction (e.g. inversion therapy done in a rocking-like fashion) is one of the best ways to help the body deal with and eliminate a bulged disc.
Sciatica - Just like bulged/herniated discs... inversion tables help create seperation in your vertebrae, lowering the pressure on the discs, which therefore come off the sciatic nerve causing your unbearable sciatica pain.
Headaches/Migraines - Although we don't have any medical studies "proving" that inversion tables reduce the frequency and/or intensity of headaches and migraines... we have many customers who have written to us letting us know that once they started inverting... their headaches and migraines diminished rapidly
Blood Draining From Lower Limbs - If you're suffering from fluid build-up in your lower limbs, inversion tables can help. This happens because as you're inverted... the pooled up blood and fluids in your lower limbs have an easier chance of getting sucked out of your tensed muscles... making their way back into the bloodstream where they can be purified and released by your lymph system.
Children - We've received many questions from worried parents asking if inversion tables can help relieve the pain children receive from scoliosis. The answer is... YES! Inversion therapy can help slow or reverse the effects of scoliosis at any age, and it's especially helpful for children who's bones haven't fully developed (before the age of 12-14).
If you have a child under 14 years old, we recommend consulting with a licensed physician first... as well as making sure the children have someone with them to help.
9) Is it save to invert if I have a fused vertebra?
There are many types of fusion surgeries. Some post fusion patients are helped by inversion. Any fusion patient should consult with a licensed physician before inverting.
Inversion Contraindications
(AKA -Reasons You May Not Be Able To Invert)
Inversion therapy can provide innumerable benefits to your health. Inversion can relieve back pain, decompress the spine, stretch muscles and ligaments, relieve stress, improve circulation and help maintain overall good health. However, inversion is not for everyone.
If you have any of the following health conditions, please do not invert without your licensed physician's approval (this is not an exhaustive list - it is intended only for your reference.)
Use of anti-coagulants
Bone weakness/recent fractures/skeletal implants
Heart/circulatory disorders
Hiatal hernia/ventral hernia
Middle ear infection
Severe spinal cord trauma
Total hip and/or knee replacement
Pink eye
High blood pressure/hypertension
Extreme obesity (300+ pounds)
Retinal detachment
Transient ischemic attack
Any spinal surgery
Important Note: If you have any of the conditions above, it does NOT mean that you can't use an inversion table. It simply means we're required to advise you to seek out a professional opinion from your doctor before using one.
Medical Studies Proving The Effectiveness Of Inversion Therapy
1. Sheffield, F.: Adaptation of Tilt Table for Lumbar Traction. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 45: 469-472, 1964.
2. Nosse, L.: Inverted Spinal Traction. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 59: 367-370, Aug 78.
3. Gianakopoulos, G, et al: Inversion Devices: Their Role in Producing Lumbar Distraction. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 66: 100-102, Feb 85.
4. Ballantyne, Byron, et al: The Effects of Inversion Traction on Spinal Column Configuration, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Perceived Discomfort. Jour of Orthopedic Sports Phys Ther. 254-260, Mar 86.
5. Kane, M, et al: Effects of Gravity-facilitated Traction on Intravertebral Dimensions of the Lumbar Spine. Jour of Orthopedic and Sports Phys Ther. 281-288, Mar 85.
6. Goldman, R, et al: The Effects of Oscillating Inversion on Systemic Blood Pressure, Pulse, Intraocular Pressure, and Central Retinal Arterial Pressure. The Physician and Sports Medicine. 13: 93-96, Mar 85.
7. Dimberg, L, et al: Effects of gravity-facitliated traction of the lumbar spine in persons with chronic low back pain at the workplace.
8. Nachemson, Alf, et al: Intravital Dynamic Pressure Measurements in Lumbar Discs. 1970.


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New York State had mandated court expansion in Moriah since 2008. Steven Gold of the New York State Office of Court Administration told the Moriah town board in June 2008 its 12x14-foot room that served as Moriah town court was inadequate and needed to be addressed.
The town had plans to erect its own modular building to house its court and police department adjacent to the town hall at Park Place in Port Henry. That project was shelved when the cost soared. Originally expected to cost about $170,000, estimates for a new court building reached as high as $500,000 because of state regulations and mandates.
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What would Jesus say and do about September 11? The situation is bad and
could easily be much worse. One wonders why the terrorists have not already hit
a major metropolitan area with a wide dissemination of anthrax spores. It's
also possible that terrorists have a crude atomic weapon, but no one has yet
attacked a city with nuclear weapons (well, not since 1945, anyway).
The immediate driving force behind terrorism is anger and hatred. The
underlying force behind hatred is a destructive relationship with nature. The
link between a destructive relationship with nature and a destructive
relationship with fellow humans is not obvious but is extremely important.
It is not always possible to separate our attitudes towards nature and our
attitudes towards our fellow humans. Species are going extinct at a rate 100 to
1000 times faster than normal today, and a cavalier attitude towards animals and
nature often goes hand-in-hand with a cavalier attitude towards humans as well.
But there is a far more straightforward problem. We are exploiting the resources
of nature with great technical ability, but the soil, water, forest, energy, and
mineral resources of the earth are being rapidly depleted. These resources are
finite, and are being used today at a greater and greater price. Groundwater
tables are falling both in North America and in Asia; soil erosion takes
valuable land out of production; tropical forests are disappearing at an
alarming rate.
This leads to a situation in which some people have control of these
resources, while others don't. A significant minority in the richer countries
are living a lifestyle which is ecologically unsustainable, while the rest of
the world is left with a choice of somehow emulating this overconsumption —
with increasing difficulty, as much pressure has been brought to bear on natural
resources — or subsisting with much less. This creates inequality within the
framework of ever-diminishing resources.
If we do not alter these basic facts, terror will triumph in one form or
another. Even if the terrorists, and their network, are completely eliminated
from the face of the earth — down to the last person — the roots of terror
will have been left intact. Terror will change shape and re-emerge, learning
from the lessons of the past, and confront us in an even more horrible shape.
Western civilization is not entirely innocent of terror. It's true that
there are many delightful and positive features of our way of life: the
availability of hot and cold running water, basic sanitation, housing and
heating, health services, steady employment, the widespread presence of public
libraries, and an unusual degree of civil liberties. But on the other hand, the
Western world, with about 15% of the population, uses over two-thirds of all the
economic output — in a world in which resources are being rapidly depleted.
No important figures seriously suggest practical measures to reduce consumption or preserve
nature. This is a civilization which annually butchers billions of innocent
animals to support a meat-eating habit which is not only unnecessary but is the
major cause of the rapidly rising medical expenses to treat heart disease and
cancer. When you approach other Americans, even your friends, with these facts,
you get a puzzled look. They don't get it; they don't see a problem. They
don't want to talk about it, they don't want to think about it, and they
continue their behavior. Of course, they also can't understand why September
11 happened.
It is disturbing to Americans that some people see the terrorist actions in a
very ambiguous way. This varies all the way from the Palestinians who joyfully
celebrated the September 11 attacks in the streets, to others in Arab countries
who say casually and privately, "Sure, what the terrorists did was wrong,
but the United States had it coming." How can we understand the point of
view of such ambiguity? Why can't everyone agree that killing innocents is
immoral? Isn't there an absolute moral divide between those who tolerate
terror, and those who do not?
Let us put aside pacifist objections for the moment and assume that war,
provided it is conducted in a reasonably honorable way, is an acceptable, though
not desirable, option. Doubtless, the terrorists' actions are absolutely evil
— but the United States cannot condemn the killing of innocent civilians, in
itself, without a broader context.
Here's an example: suppose the U. S. had the atomic bomb much earlier in
the Second World War — say, in 1943. Suppose, further, that it was possible to
drop the bomb in such a way that it would kill Hitler and most of his generals
while they were meeting in Berlin. Even though the overwhelming majority of
people killed in such an attack would probably be civilians, the military value
of the target, for most people, would justify its use. Indeed, its demoralizing
— shall we say terrifying — value would have been so great, that even if
Hitler and his generals not been present, it probably would have been
militarily justifiable. It might very well have brought the war to a much
quicker conclusion, and saved millions of lives. The ultimate use of the atomic
bomb at Hiroshima and Nagasaki was much more controversial, because the war was
almost over and the outcome was pretty much a foregone conclusion; but it would
be much harder to fault such a use of such a terror bombing in 1943. If the
enemy is evil enough, terror becomes legitimate.
Germany in 1943 had no large civilian jet airline industry. But suppose there
had been such an industry. And suppose there had been some Americans who somehow
had managed to get behind the enemy lines, hijacked a German airliner and
crashed it into the Reichstag, destroying the building and resulting in
thousands of casualties. Would we not have saluted these Americans as heroes?
The number of civilians killed in such an attack would probably be far fewer
than if an atomic bomb had been dropped on Berlin. Yet is this not exactly
analogous to the tactics used by the terrorists on September 11?
If the war against Hitler was justified, then we cannot reach the
conclusion that the killing of civilians is automatically wrong. It is usually
wrong, but there is a larger framework to be considered, in which terrorism —
while certainly not the weapon of choice — is only one in a range of
possibilities. We must evaluate terrorism in the light of the ultimate
objective. If we object to the tactic of attacking civilians per se, we must do
so consistently, condemning it on our side (and accepting the consequences) as
well as condemning on the side of our enemies.
Therefore, it is not sufficient to say about September 11, that killing
innocents is pure evil. Look at Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Dresden: three
terror-bombings which together were 100 times worse than September 11. Did we
see war crimes tribunals convened to deal with American war leaders, just as we
dealt with the far more serious war crimes committed by the Nazis? What about
the war in Vietnam, where it was quite clear that our policy, while arguably not
targeting civilians, was nevertheless resulting in countless civilian deaths
with no other demonstrable military effect? Either actions which clearly cause
civilian deaths are always wrong no matter what the cause, in which case we have
to reopen the case of American actions in the Second World War and the Vietnam
War; or we have to admit that the current cases of terrorism cannot be
automatically condemned. Terror must be examined in the context of its objectives.
For an even more recent example, what about the sanctions on Iraq? Since
these sanctions have been in place, it is estimated that tens of thousands of
people have died, perhaps to a total of over a million. Here, the situation is
complicated because of the brutal and repressive Iraqi regime; and many of the
deaths have been only indirectly due to the sanctions, more a consequence of the
crushing poverty brought about by the sanctions rather than because of the
literal lack of food on store shelves. Nevertheless, there is no question that
many of those deaths can be attributed to the sanctions themselves, rather than
to the Iraqi government's reactions to the sanctions. Of course, Iraq could
comply with the demands of the U. S. and end the sanctions. But the point is,
that civilians of a foreign country are not supposed to be targets because the
U. S. disagrees with the actions of such a foreign government. The sanctions
have the effect, in practice, of targeting civilians. This is not to
necessarily say that the sanctions are wrong — again, if war is justified,
then perhaps the deaths of civilians is sometimes unavoidable, if the cause is
important enough.
And this is precisely what makes September 11 more problematic in the rest of
the world. To Americans, our own innocence and basic goodness is obvious, and
therefore our enemies appear simply as the incarnations of evil. But to Muslims
who have over the past half century witnessed the bombing of Vietnam, the
bombing and sanctions imposed on Iraq, and the persistent American opposition to
Palestinian aspirations, the situation is more ambiguous. That is what makes the
question of how to respond to September 11 a dangerous political question as
much as a moral question.
Many people have varying opinions of the United States. They see the
terrorist acts as bad, but not quite so bad as Americans see them. The
difference is not in the moral significance of the terrorist actions, but in the
evaluation of the end for which these actions were committed. Those, of course, who
see the U. S. as the Great Satan — as diabolically evil, perhaps, as Nazi
Germany — may actually approve of the terrorist actions. But it does not
necessarily follow that they have different moral principles from Americans on
the question of killing of civilians. They might have the same basic
moral principles concerning targeting civilians in warfare, but differ as to the
evaluation of the end for which the taking of life was committed.
It is completely incorrect to compare the United States to Nazi Germany,
which is basically the scale of comparison you'd have to make in order to
justify the September 11 attacks. But you don't need to read the news reports
from the Middle East to see that people are angry. And when people become angry,
comparisons between the United States and other evil countries become more
plausible. We should therefore recognize the ambiguity of evil, especially since
our own country is not completely innocent itself.
There is something odd about the richest and most powerful nation in the
world making war on a country — Afghanistan — whose poverty is comparable to
that in medieval times. This does not mean that whatever the reactionary brutal
government of poor country does is justified, and that it can resort to any sort
of violence it wants. We can't say, "O. K., you're poor, so go ahead
and crash airliners into our buildings." Moreover, let us state at the
outset that some economic inequality in the world is not only inevitable, but
probably a good thing.
But there is a principle of proportion involved. When gross inequalities
exist, this makes further violence more likely. Gross inequalities have a
"terrifying" effect on the subject population. The U. S. A. has less
than 5% of the world's population, but consumes 30% of its resources. In the
meantime, 78% of the world, in developing nations, consumes 16% of the output.
This disparity in resource allocation applies even to resources for food, a
basic human need. The American style of life requires at least 3.5 acres of
agricultural land per capita. (About 90% of this agricultural land is going for
livestock agriculture, by the way). Even if all the other resources (fertilizer,
water, energy, tractors, and agricultural "know-how") were all present
in abundance, we still would need to more than double the amount of
arable land in the world to raise the rest of the world to the American standard
of living. Even maintaining our current level of food output is severely eroding
our agricultural resources. And what about starvation and world hunger? A
conservative estimate is that on the order of 250,000 people starve to death
each year. Other estimates of hunger-related deaths range from 11,000 to 25,000 per
Do the math: how many airliners would we need to crash into public buildings
to approximate this sort of terror? Do we have outrage? Do we urgently demand
retaliation against the perpetrators? Do we seek out the leaders of this network
of starvation, seeking to arrest them as war criminals?
Of course not. There is both a political reason and a practical reason. The
political reason is that the victims of September 11 were in the richest and
most powerful country in the world, and we saw the crimes committed on TV. The
victims of this agricultural system are in the poorest countries, and die
quietly out of sight of the TV cameras. The practical reason is that, even if we
were so inclined to be outraged, there is no readily identifiable immediate
cause for starvation. True, the Western system of agriculture is partially
responsible, but so are the local governments' corruption and inefficiency. No
single individual or individuals can really be clearly blamed. But because the
responsibility cannot be as clearly allocated doesn't mean that people aren't
dying or that we can't do something about it. The world needs the reassurance
that we are really all together in our struggle for a better world.
Overconsumption does not provide this reassurance.
Overconsumption creates a strong presumption of injustice. While it may be
that Americans are more hard-working and smarter than the rest of the world, it
stretches the limits of credulity to say that they work ten, twenty, or one
hundred times harder than those in the developing nations. Think of the
difficult and very strenuous work involved in planting rice, gathering wood, and
carrying water: this is the daily life of many in the developing nations, no
matter how intelligent and hard-working they may be. Our "freedom"
which we hear so much about is certainly responsible for part of this increased
productivity, but there is a heavy element of control of physical resources
which is just as important, if not more so. This creates the strong presumption
that only the strong rule, and therefore the only real crime is defeat.
Overconsumption creates inequality between humans, which is itself violent.
There are always those who live at the edges of the social order. In the United
States, the poor are relatively well off — there is rarely any danger of death
or starvation, even for the homeless. But for other nations, the whole society
is poor, and those at the lower edges of the social order may actually die. Is
not this a kind of violence?
Overconsumption loots the earth of resources for others and for future
generations; and looting the earth also harms all the other non-human creatures
who inhabit the earth. In short, it is violence towards the earth. Now, of
course, many people don't think that non-human creatures have
"rights." Nevertheless, two things hold true: (1) billions and
billions of innocent animals are needlessly slaughtered each year, and species
are going extinct at a rapid rate; (2) this systematic, if unconscious,
pillaging of the earth will eventually have repercussions for humans.
Eventually, we will start to run out of resources — in fact, it is
happening already. The supermarket shelves are hardly bare, but behind what we
see when we visit the supermarket is a reality of soil, water, energy, and other
resources which make the U. S. agricultural system possible. We in the United
States have no immediate shortage of these agricultural resources, though they
are being increasingly depleted. But that is because the U. S. is rich in
agricultural resources. The United States has over twice as much arable land per
capita as the rest of the world, not to mention vast stores of energy and water
resources. The so-called "civilization" as we know it today has only
recently arrived in North America, so even after three hundred years of
exploitation of the earth, much still remains.
But for those in the developing countries, the situation is different.
Agricultural land per capita has been declining world-wide for over a decade.
For those in the rich countries, it will hardly matter; they will have to pay a
little more for their oatmeal, one supposes. But elsewhere, this will create a
tight situation for those at the lower end of the social order in the developing
countries, and often it will mean a lower standard of living or death.
How can we resolve the conditions which promote war and terror?
Let's put aside for the moment the specifics of a comprehensive Middle East
settlement or how to deal with Palestinian refugees. Let's not ask what we
should do, but just what Jesus would do and would want us to do. The gospels
describe Jesus as saying things like:
"Do not violently resist one who is evil." (Matthew 5:39)
"Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you." (Matthew
"You cannot serve God and money." (Matthew 6:24)
The early Christians lived together sharing everything they had:
"And all who believed were together and had all things in common; and
they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had
need." (Acts 2:44-45)
true that the world of Jesus was different from our world; but we should
certainly learn something from these words. The first is to live as simply as possible, both as individuals and as a
society. There is an environmental crisis and the growing shortage of natural
resources. Overgrazing by cattle is tearing the topsoil apart. Cropland per
capita is declining, year after year. The era of oil-dependent vehicles is
coming to an end. The resources simply aren't there to feed the entire world a
meat-oriented diet; the resources simply aren't there to supply one billion
Chinese with cars and freeways.
Simple living is a complex issue, because there are some areas of our lives
in which the infrastructure for a simpler or more environmental lifestyle just
doesn't exist. American cities are designed with the automobile in mind, mass
transit is largely a joke, and bicyclists take their lives in their hands when
they venture out onto the open road. Even for those who have cars, it is
dangerous — about 40,000 people die in automobile accidents each year, over 10
times worse than the September 11 events. On the other hand, there are other
areas where the individual can change his or her lifestyle, such as in regard to
diet. A meat-oriented diet requires a lot of land use; it requires 5, 10, or
even 20 times as much land to produce meat as to produce the same nutritional
value in plant foods. Switching to a vegetarian diet, or at least reducing meat
consumption, is something that Americans can do today. Therefore we must change
our lives where we can, and to work for and advocate in the political arena the
infrastructure for a simpler lifestyle in those areas where it is more
The second thing we can do is to live as nonviolently as possible. We need to
recognize that the roots of the problems we are now experiencing lie in the
Middle East — and as of September 11, the U. S. is part of the political map
of the Middle East. The disputes between the Israelis and the Palestinian Arabs
have gone on for over a half century, with no end in sight. As a practical
matter, as long as there is no comprehensive political settlement of this issue,
there will be no end to the war on terrorism. At an individual level, we can
further nonviolence through interreligious dialogue. Many of the disputes
between people these days have their origins in religion. By increasing
understanding, even if it is only at an intellectual level, we can gain a
greater sense of what it means to be human. When people of different religions
eat and pray together, then we will be making progress.
The American way of life is, in its present form, destructive of the earth
and cannot be maintained merely by force of arms. Guns cannot make the earth
more productive; we cannot eat gasoline, money, or bullets. The evil will not go
away; it will simply change shape.
For the purpose of peace it is essential that we turn our society around and
live much more simply. Anything else is madness. We will probably have to endure
madness for some time more, but we cannot delay too long. If we do, we will be
faced with an environmental, economic, and political collapse in the face of
which the events of September 11 will appear as a footnote in history.
— Keith Akers


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World of Warcraft is currently in the middle of a power struggle between two Chinese government agencies, resulting in the suspension of the game. Players in mainland China have reportedly not had access to the game in months and there were numerous delays to the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, putting the future of World of Warcraft in the country, as well as its potential millions of dollars in profits, in question.
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King's Daughters Medical Center is offering a free health screenings.
A screening to detect carotid artery disease will begin at at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 on the KDMC mobile health unit at King's Daughters Medical Center Ohio, 2001 Scioto Trail, Portsmouth. Another screening will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at on the KDMC mobile health unit at King's Daughters Medical Specialties, 8750 Ohio River Road, Wheelersburg. The screening consists of an ultrasound exam of the carotid arteries, which supply blood to the brain. Blockages in these arteries can lead to stroke. The carotid screening is available to people age 50 and older. It is recommended for those who have a history of high blood pressure, smoke (or who have smoked), have a family history of carotid artery disease/stroke, consume a diet high in saturated or animal fats, have diabetes; and lead a sedentary lifestyle.
An EKG screening will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15 on the KDMC Mobile Health Unit at Dollar General, 10073 U.S. 23, Lucasville. Another screening will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 on the KDMC Mobile Health Unit at Advance Auto Parts, 820 13th St., Portsmouth. A Kentucky Heart Institute specialist will review screening results. Fasting is not required. The screening is recommended for persons over of 50 as well as those younger than 50 with risk factors, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Additional screening criteria may apply, which allow us to see those at greatest risk for heart disease.
A varicose vein screen will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Kentucky Heart Institute Offices on the second floor of King's Daughters Medical Center Ohio, 2001 Scioto Trail, Portsmouth. Vascular/endovascular surgeon Omran Abul-Khoudoud, M.D., will perform the screening. The screening is available to adults age 18 and older and consists of a paper and pencil questionnaire followed by a visual examination of the affected area(s).
Appointments are required and may be made by calling 1-888-377-KDMC (5362).
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Sigur Rós Talks New Album, Kveikur, and Losing Keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson
Coincidentally, Kveikur is also one of the band's least delicate albums. It even opens with an industrial-like thud -- not that experiments in percussion haven't always been an important aspect of Sigur Rós.
For example, Dýrason says he sometimes places his cymbals directly on top of the drums to create a unique sound. However, one of his strangest percussive creations has never made it on a record. "Once, I created a drum kit, I went to Salvation Army and got lots of pots and stuff, and Jónsi's dad is a blacksmith, and he built this drum kit out of pots and pans, but we never used it on a record, actually. It sounded pretty bad," he notes with a laugh.
Another one of Sigur Rós' more unique instrumental inventions, though, played a key part in some abstract music created to accompany a dance piece, Split Sides, by the great experimental dance pioneer Merce Cunningham in 2004. Titled "Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do," referring to the only spoken sounds in the dance, the band's composition features a distinctive creaking sound. "We had like custom-made music boxes," Dýrason explains. "We made them instruments out of ballet shoes. It was those two things."
Dýrason reveals that the trio's backing band has nearly quadrupled in size to reproduce the intricacies of its evolved sound for the current tour. "Live, we are 11 on stage," he says, "the three of us and a piano player and other guitar players. I hope you will like it."
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coconut milk
2 tablespoons
chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons
chopped green onion
2 tablespoons
lime juice
4 teaspoons
minced fresh ginger root
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1 teaspoon
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2 (6 ounce)
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Instead of grilling I floured and pan seared the fish (medium flame) with a little butter. Browned both sides, lowered the flame, covered it, when almost cooked I poured 1 tbls of sauce and covered again. Fish remained seared and not soggy. I roasted flaked coconut w a pinch of raw sugar in a little butter then added the cilantro/green onion topping. To serve: pour some sauce on the plate; place the fish on top of sauce, top with the roasted coconut topping. Served with a side of white rice and black beans. AMAZING!
No mention in recipe as to what to do with the cilantro and green onion. I used as garnish when serving. With all of these flavorful ingredients, I thought this recipe would be power-packed with flavor. Not the case. Unfortunately, I found it a bit bland. Sorry, only 3*'s from me.
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The ingredient list calls for green onions and cilantro but the recipe instructions does not include them. I added these two ingredients at the same time as everything else. When I made this recipe most of the sauce was cooked of but it still turned out tasting great. I will definetly make this again sometime.
I would say this was a 3.5-4 recipe; pretty good but nothing amazing. It definitely needed some salt and no skimping on the ginger--needs all of it for the right flavor. I think the lemongrass & thai basil other reviewers used would've really made this even more delicious. We all liked it enough to make it again but will probably keep playing with it. Other big change I did, to make it easier was to just cook the fish in the coconut sauce. It was very moist & flavorful & made this dish even easier to make.
Fish was good, but the sauce was surprisingly bland. Would not recommend this one.
very good - I baked it, just a little Olive Oil in bottom of glass pan, lay the fillets in and lightly salted them - poured the sauce over the top, covered with foil and baked 25 minutes...it was amazing!!
Made this for the people I nanny for and they both loved it! Will def make it again. He actually doesn't like coconut milk but said it was great before he knew what was in it. *I used half hoisin sauce/half soy sauce because I didn't have fish sauce.
I added one crushed lemongrass stalk to the sauce and thai basil as a garnish. My toddler and DH both devoured it. I needed a bit more lime, but I also didn't measure it well.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Prague - One of the Czech government´s priorities is to develop cooperation with China, and it should be based on direct air connection between Prague and Shanghai, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said at the open of the China Investment Forum in Prague today.
Ilustrační foto - Premiéír Bohuslav Sobotka hovoří k delegátům Čínského investičního fóra, které bylo zahájeno 28. srpna na Pražském hradě. ČTK Kamaryt Michal
The Czech government´s ambition is to build relations on standard European level with China, mainly in the areas of health care, tourism, industry, science and research, agriculture and environment protection, Sobotka said In his opening speech.
Sobotka also emphasised the importance of open discussion between both countries, including discussion on human rights.
China is interested in cooperation with the entire Central and Eastern Europe, Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Gaoli said. China would like to take part, for instance, in the construction of railway and ports in the region.
Sobotka noted that this year is the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Czech Republic and China. He said he hoped that 2014 will be a new and strong impulse for further development of mutual relations, with emphasis being put not only on contacts at the top government level but also at a regional level.
Representatives of 16 CEE countries and China are to sign today a memorandum on establishing an association whose aim will be strengthening cooperation at the regional level. Moravskoslezsky region (north Moravia) governor Miroslav Novak is to become one of three presidents of this association.
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By Terri Moon CronkAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2011 The Defense Department and the nationwide Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign are partnering to encourage women to get regular mammograms as directed by their doctors.
The year-round campaign to fight breast cancer with early detection and prompt treatment gains momentum during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the United States, and mammograms can detect early-stage breast cancer as early as three years before a lump can be felt, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga.
"Mammograms are important because they play a key role in early breast cancer detection and help decrease breast cancer deaths," said Kathie McCracken, director for women's health patient advocacy and medical ethics in the Military Health System.
"They can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease," she said, "or to check for breast cancer after a lump or other sign or symptom of the disease has been found."
The National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Md., reports that more than 192,000 U.S. women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
Early diagnosis, officials agree, is the key to ensuring the best-possible outcome. The five-year survival rate of patients diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer is 95 to 98 percent, the National Cancer Institute's research reveals.
The military's TRICARE Management Activity is working to get the word out, too, reminding its beneficiaries that mammograms save lives.
TRICARE covers yearly screening mammograms for women ages 40 and older, at no cost to them. For those considered at high risk, TRICARE covers mammograms beginning at age 35, officials said.
TRICARE officials reported the stories Mara Street and Heather Cooke, military spouses who initially balked when their TRICARE doctors suggested mammograms.
An Air Force spouse and mother of six, Street said she didn't think she needed a mammogram because she was healthy at age 40 and had no family history of breast cancer.
But when the clinic staff called to press her to make an appointment, Street listened. Street had her first mammogram and was diagnosed with breast cancer.
"If it hadn't been for [the clinic] making two phone calls, we may have waited until she was 50 years of age, and our opportunities and options would have been grossly limited," said Street's husband, Timothy.
Heather Cooke, age 52, married and mother of four, also learned after a routine mammogram that she had early-stage breast cancer. After undergoing a series of procedures, she is now cancer-free.
"My doctors have told me that because I was able to detect [the cancer] early and aggressively attack it, that my chances of not having another cancerous growth are 99 percent," she said.
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"With the benefit of minute hindsight, Saddam Hussein wasn't the kind of extra-territorial menace that was assumed by the administration one year ago. If I knew then what I know now about what kind of situation we would be in, I would have opposed the war."
It Didn't Work"I can tell you the main reason behind all our woes — it is America." The New York Times reporter is quoting the complaint of a clothing merchant in a Sunni stronghold in Iraq. "Everything that is going on between Sunni and Shiites, the troublemaker in the middle is America."One can't doubt that the American objective in Iraq has failed. The same edition of the paper quotes a fellow of the American Enterprise Institute. Mr. Reuel Marc Gerecht backed the American intervention. He now speaks of the bombing of the especially sacred Shiite mosque in Samara and what that has precipitated in the way of revenge. He concludes that "The bombing has completely demolished" what was being attempted — to bring Sunnis into the defense and interior ministries.Our mission has failed because Iraqi animosities have proved uncontainable by an invading army of 130,000 Americans. The great human reserves that call for civil life haven't proved strong enough. No doubt they are latently there, but they have not been able to contend against the ice men who move about in the shadows with bombs and grenades and pistols.The Iraqis we hear about are first indignant, and then infuriated, that Americans aren't on the scene to protect them and to punish the aggressors. And so they join the clothing merchant who says that everything is the fault of the Americans.The Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, elucidates on the complaint against Americans. It is not only that the invaders are American, it is that they are "Zionists." It would not be surprising to learn from an anonymously cited American soldier that he can understand why Saddam Hussein was needed to keep the Sunnis and the Shiites from each others' throats. ...
Mr. Bush has a very difficult internal problem here because to make the kind of concession that is strategically appropriate requires a mitigation of policies he has several times affirmed in high-flown pronouncements. His challenge is to persuade himself that he can submit to a historical reality without forswearing basic commitments in foreign policy.He will certainly face the current development as military leaders are expected to do: They are called upon to acknowledge a tactical setback, but to insist on the survival of strategic policies.Yes, but within their own counsels, different plans have to be made. And the kernel here is the acknowledgment of defeat.
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"I thought our guys played hard. You played a great football team. I told our team, feel disappointed in losing the game, but that team has done this to a bunch of people. This year, last year, previous year. I don't know if I could say we played as good as we could, but five years ago we came here and had 84 yards of total offense. Today we had 175. We shouldn't be doing backflips about that."
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Hopefully you got your pamphlet in the mail about the two public information meetings coming up for the proposed municipal building. The first meeting is Monday, June 27, and the second is Monday, July 11. Both meetings will be at the town hall starting at 6 p.m. The vote itself is Tuesday, July 19, from noon to 8 p.m., also at the town hall.
This is obviously a big decision for our community. Having spent some time now around the town shed and the firehouse, I've seen firsthand how these old buildings desperately need to be replaced. The school bus garage is just as inadequate. And it makes sense to consolidate them in one structure to save on both construction and operating costs.
Here's my take on where we stand right now. Seems to me that most people recognize the need for a new firehouse, school bus garage, and town shed. The biggest reservations about this project that I've heard consistently all along have always had to do with moving the town hall out of the village. As I understand the point these residents are making, it's not about how many people actually do walk to the town hall as it is now, it's about whether they can if they feel like it. It's about how the community feels to them.
However you feel about all this, please attend these meetings. Ask questions, let your voice be heard, but please also try to keep an open mind. Whether the town hall is part of it or not, in my opinion it would be a real shame if this much-needed project goes down for that reason. It will cost us all a lot more money to put up these buildings separately. One way or another, though, it's going to be done. That much is certain.
Please also think about sending a donation to help pay for this year's fireworks, which take place in Lee Park on Saturday, July 2, starting at 9:30 p.m. Make your check out to the Westport Chamber of Commerce and send it to P.O. Box 394, or drop it in one of the boxes in businesses around town.
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