Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 WOW!! That is wonderful!! Thanks for sharing. Connie :-) Life Lift benefits I love doing Life Lift, and love the changes in my body and health since I started. But I have had an unusual benefit that I thought might help someone else in similar circumstances. Shortly after I began LL, in Sept of last year, I found out that I had a prolapsed uterus. (which explained the stress incontinence I had experienced for some time). While researching this condition, one of the things I was supposed to avoid was unnecessary intra-abdominal pressure that would place a stress on the pelvic support structures. I wondered if LL with its deep breathing would make the condition worse. But I loved the LL benefits, and wasn't ready to give it up without a fight. So, I decided I would continue with LL and monitor my condition. As long as it wasn't worsening, I would continue. I went through the the LL breath step by step , and found that the only place there was downward pressure was on the Pah. To counteract this, I made one small change in the LL breath. Instead of tightening the pelvic muscles after the lift, I now do it before the Pah. Everything else about the breath is the same. I added some pelvic strengthening exercises to my LL routine as well. Well, after 9 months of Life Lift, my condition did not worsen, but has improved dramatically. My cervix, which used to sit just inside the vaginal opening (more than you needed to know? :-D), has now lifted back up towards its normal position. My stress incontinence is almost non-existent. Kegel exercises had been frustratingly ineffective in handling this, but LL has done wonders. I am so grateful for the changes I have experienced with Life Lift. As if losing weight and inches and regaining health and stamina weren't enough, now I don't have to worry about my body parts falling out!! Thank you so much Rashelle for your program and for your unfailing support on this list. ~~ Jocelyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 This is a great benefit, Jocelyne -- I need to bookmark this and save it, I've had some minor problems in this area and usually those sort of things get worse, not better! My husband too is starting to join me in LL -- but I tried to get my 19-year-old daughter to do it last night (she had a " migraine " coming on, thought LL couldn't possibly hurt and might just help) -- she was emphatically not interested..... I'm really impressed that you got your 17-year-old daughter to join you! I have another daughter coming to visit tomorrow (she's 34) and I hope to get her interested -- she's a type-1 diabetic (since the age of 10) and very much over-weight -- she's at an age where she just might listen to Mom! Being a type-1 diabetic (on an insulin pump) she should not be heavy -- her doctor doesn't understand -- but it's not her diet (reasonably low carb, moderate calories), probably something screwy with her endocrine system (she's also growth-retarded [she had to be put on HGH to grow from 3'8 " to 4'9 " ] and sterile). And her husband underwent his second back surgery about 14 weeks ago -- still suffering a LOT of pain (finally put on a narcotic patch which seems to help) -- this might help him some.... Bonnie Life Lift benefits I love doing Life Lift, and love the changes in my body and health since I started. But I have had an unusual benefit that I thought might help someone else in similar circumstances. Shortly after I began LL, in Sept of last year, I found out that I had a prolapsed uterus. (which explained the stress incontinence I had experienced for some time). While researching this condition, one of the things I was supposed to avoid was unnecessary intra-abdominal pressure that would place a stress on the pelvic support structures. I wondered if LL with its deep breathing would make the condition worse. But I loved the LL benefits, and wasn't ready to give it up without a fight. So, I decided I would continue with LL and monitor my condition. As long as it wasn't worsening, I would continue. I went through the the LL breath step by step , and found that the only place there was downward pressure was on the Pah. To counteract this, I made one small change in the LL breath. Instead of tightening the pelvic muscles after the lift, I now do it before the Pah. Everything else about the breath is the same. I added some pelvic strengthening exercises to my LL routine as well. Well, after 9 months of Life Lift, my condition did not worsen, but has improved dramatically. My cervix, which used to sit just inside the vaginal opening (more than you needed to know? :-D), has now lifted back up towards its normal position. My stress incontinence is almost non-existent. Kegel exercises had been frustratingly ineffective in handling this, but LL has done wonders. I am so grateful for the changes I have experienced with Life Lift. As if losing weight and inches and regaining health and stamina weren't enough, now I don't have to worry about my body parts falling out!! Thank you so much Rashelle for your program and for your unfailing support on this list. ~~ Jocelyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Can I share too? One of the things on the tape was Rashelle talking about her stomach and how she has digestion problems. I think that is what she said. Anyhow, I have severe problems with digestion and my intestines. I would spend hours in the bathroom with cramps so severe that I would almost pass out. My husband or son would check on me regularly being afraid I would pass out. One day it really hit me about what Rashelle had said on the tape about doing the LL and rubbing her abdomen. Well, I started doing it while I was sitting there with severe cramps and within minutes everything had calmed down and I was out of the bathroom! It was amazing! Now, on the rare occasion that this happens I do my LL breaths and I have the same reaction every time. I really tried to put this delicately because I don't know who is reading it, your welcome to email me privately if you would like to know more. I just didn't want to offend anyone. Rashelle, you have no idea what a godsend this is for me....I've struggled for years with this problem and have even been in the hospital with it and no one can figure it out. Yet in one day you changed my entire system with your incredible LifeLift. For me it truly is a Life Lift! with kind regards, Jenni Proud Air Force Mom! May God guide and protect our troops! Christian Air Force Mom and Dads Group CAFMandD/join Life Lift benefits I love doing Life Lift, and love the changes in my body and health since I started. But I have had an unusual benefit that I thought might help someone else in similar circumstances. Shortly after I began LL, in Sept of last year, I found out that I had a prolapsed uterus. (which explained the stress incontinence I had experienced for some time). While researching this condition, one of the things I was supposed to avoid was unnecessary intra-abdominal pressure that would place a stress on the pelvic support structures. I wondered if LL with its deep breathing would make the condition worse. But I loved the LL benefits, and wasn't ready to give it up without a fight. So, I decided I would continue with LL and monitor my condition. As long as it wasn't worsening, I would continue. I went through the the LL breath step by step , and found that the only place there was downward pressure was on the Pah. To counteract this, I made one small change in the LL breath. Instead of tightening the pelvic muscles after the lift, I now do it before the Pah. Everything else about the breath is the same. I added some pelvic strengthening exercises to my LL routine as well. Well, after 9 months of Life Lift, my condition did not worsen, but has improved dramatically. My cervix, which used to sit just inside the vaginal opening (more than you needed to know? :-D), has now lifted back up towards its normal position. My stress incontinence is almost non-existent. Kegel exercises had been frustratingly ineffective in handling this, but LL has done wonders. I am so grateful for the changes I have experienced with Life Lift. As if losing weight and inches and regaining health and stamina weren't enough, now I don't have to worry about my body parts falling out!! Thank you so much Rashelle for your program and for your unfailing support on this list. ~~ Jocelyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Jocelyn, Thank you a million times over for your post!! I just had my 3rd baby 5 months ago. I found out during that pregnancy that I had a prolapsed uterus. I have been doing other aerobic breathing programs for 7 years but just started LL a week ago. I have noticed that I feel tons of pressure down there again like I did while I was pregnant. So, I have a feeling that what I am doing while doing LL is not good for it right now. I would like to try what you are saying but don't quite get it. Before the PAH how are you lifting? Is it your whole abdominal area or down lower? (c: What all is considered intra abdominal pressure? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Jenni wrote: >I really tried to put this delicately because I don't >know who is reading it, your welcome to email me >privately if you would like to know more. I just >didn't want to offend anyone. Bonnie wrote: >I really hope this thread stays public! I want all >the information and ideas possible on this! I understand the reluctance to post personal information in a public forum and I am not normally the type of person to do so. But in my case, I thought it might be helpful to someone else who might be dealing with the same thing. ~~ Jocelyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 That is wonderful Jocelyne!!!!!! AHHHHHH OXYGEN!!!!!!!!!! Love, Liz -- On Fri, 21 May 2004 13:14:14 -0400 jag14 <jag14@...> writes: I love doing Life Lift, and love the changes in my body and health since I started. But I have had an unusual benefit that I thought might help someone else in similar circumstances. Shortly after I began LL, in Sept of last year, I found out that I had a prolapsed uterus. (which explained the stress incontinence I had experienced for some time). While researching this condition, one of the things I was supposed to avoid was unnecessary intra-abdominal pressure that would place a stress on the pelvic support structures. I wondered if LL with its deep breathing would make the condition worse. But I loved the LL benefits, and wasn't ready to give it up without a fight. So, I decided I would continue with LL and monitor my condition. As long as it wasn't worsening, I would continue. I went through the the LL breath step by step , and found that the only place there was downward pressure was on the Pah. To counteract this, I made one small change in the LL breath. Instead of tightening the pelvic muscles after the lift, I now do it before the Pah. Everything else about the breath is the same. I added some pelvic strengthening exercises to my LL routine as well. Well, after 9 months of Life Lift, my condition did not worsen, but has improved dramatically. My cervix, which used to sit just inside the vaginal opening (more than you needed to know? :-D), has now lifted back up towards its normal position. My stress incontinence is almost non-existent. Kegel exercises had been frustratingly ineffective in handling this, but LL has done wonders. I am so grateful for the changes I have experienced with Life Lift. As if losing weight and inches and regaining health and stamina weren't enough, now I don't have to worry about my body parts falling out!! Thank you so much Rashelle for your program and for your unfailing support on this list. ~~ Jocelyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 wrote: > > I would like to try what you are saying but don't quite get it. Before the > PAH how are you lifting? Is it your whole abdominal area or down lower? (c: > > What all is considered intra abdominal pressure? Hi , Intra-abdonimal pressure is simply extra downward pressure in the abdominal region. Coughing, straining from constipation, extra weight, can put an added strain on the pelvic muscles that help support the internal organs. When doing Life Lift, I am not changing the breath at all. The lift comes after the pah, just like Rashelle demonstrates. The only thing I am doing differently is tightening my pelvic muscles (the same muscles you would use to try to stop the flow of urine) before the pah instead of after the lift. Since the purpose of the Pah (correct me if I'm wrong) is to empty your lungs before the lift, it is also possible that just slowing down the pah could eliminate any pressure. I haven't tried this myself - maybe Rashelle could give you some input on this. I have also added a couple of exercises to my LL routine that help to strenghten the pelvic area. I hope this helps. ~~ Jocelyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Understood, Jenni. ~~ Jocelyne > Actually Jocelyne, > > It wasn't so much a reluctance to post personal information as not wanting to offend anyone on the list. > > with kind regards, > Jenni > Proud Air Force Mom! > May God guide and protect our troops! > Christian Air Force Mom and Dads Group ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Praise Him Jocelyne What a message and sweet Rashelle to your response also> R Life Lift benefits I love doing Life Lift, and love the changes in my body and health since I started. But I have had an unusual benefit that I thought might help someone else in similar circumstances. Shortly after I began LL, in Sept of last year, I found out that I had a prolapsed uterus. (which explained the stress incontinence I had experienced for some time). While researching this condition, one of the things I was supposed to avoid was unnecessary intra-abdominal pressure that would place a stress on the pelvic support structures. I wondered if LL with its deep breathing would make the condition worse. But I loved the LL benefits, and wasn't ready to give it up without a fight. So, I decided I would continue with LL and monitor my condition. As long as it wasn't worsening, I would continue. I went through the the LL breath step by step , and found that the only place there was downward pressure was on the Pah. To counteract this, I made one small change in the LL breath. Instead of tightening the pelvic muscles after the lift, I now do it before the Pah. Everything else about the breath is the same. I added some pelvic strengthening exercises to my LL routine as well. Well, after 9 months of Life Lift, my condition did not worsen, but has improved dramatically. My cervix, which used to sit just inside the vaginal opening (more than you needed to know? :-D), has now lifted back up towards its normal position. My stress incontinence is almost non-existent. Kegel exercises had been frustratingly ineffective in handling this, but LL has done wonders. I am so grateful for the changes I have experienced with Life Lift. As if losing weight and inches and regaining health and stamina weren't enough, now I don't have to worry about my body parts falling out!! Thank you so much Rashelle for your program and for your unfailing support on this list. ~~ Jocelyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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