Yes. Cancer of the colon or G.I. tract; acute abdominal pain; recent history of G.I. bleeding; recent abdominal or colon surgery; recent heart attack; recent cardiovascular condition, uncontrolled hypertension; general debilitation; vascular aneurysm and possible history of seizures, epilepsy or psychoses; inflamed liver cirrhosis; kidney insufficiency.

The contra-indications given for the VibroGym are all conditions that we would advise against using the machine. However, if you are suffering from any of those listed it does not mean you can never use the VibroGym. Vibration training has been shown to be beneficial when integrated into a treatment plan in some cases. Obviously you would have to agree this with your medical specialist prior to use and always train under strict supervision from a trained VibroGym instructor.

Yes. The equipment must not be used by people with epilepsy or by patients fitted with a heart pacemaker. Electrostimulation should never be applied to the abdomens of pregnant women or to anyone suffering from a hernia or rupture. In addition, electrodes must never be applied to the head or to the area around the heart.

The same way there are contra-indications to certain pharmaceuticals (some medecines cannot be associated to other ones), there are contra-indications to the practice of Phosphenism. Similarily, some athletes cannot practice certain sports that would spoil the results they are trying to achieve. For example, boxers will not practice heavy body building as it would spoil their quickness, suppleness and efficiency.

It should be avoided only in case of serious renal disease, hepatic disease or if you have been advised by your doctor to avoid any kind of stimulant.

There are very few contra-indications for Polarity Therapy. It can be used to treat a full spectrum of conditions from those related to physical trauma to those problems associated with mental and emotional stress. Back pain, digestive disturbances, menstrual and reproductive problems, headaches, arthritis, sinus conditions, Fibromyalgia, and physical injuries are only some of the specific conditions that can be helped with Polarity.

The only contra-indication is the glaucoma, i.e. the hypertension of the fluids of the eye. Symptoms are sharp pains deep in the back of the eye. It is actually only a partial contra-indication. Certain persons with a slight case of glaucoma practiced with phosphenes against our advice, taking a few elementary precautions. They used a weaker (40 watts) light bulb, sat further away from the lamp and focused on it for shorter periods.

Contra-indications for Boluoke® are: allergy to lumbrokinase or earthworm; recent surgery; pre-surgery; lumbar puncture or arterial puncture; trauma; active internal bleeding or GI ulceration; any other bleeding disorders/tendencies. Patients should always consult their physicians before taking Boluoke®.

Very few if the practitioner is following the needs of the client's body. The main concerns are where there has been a recent fracture or a current injury, particularly to the head; where there is a tendency to internal bleeding especially in the head and brain; when there is very high blood pressure or increased fluid pressure in the head. There are certain techniques that are avoided during the first three months of pregnancy.

You may be refused massage or asked by your therapist for doctors referal for some or all of the following: Cancer, open skin wounds, Haemophilia, Phlebitis/Thrombosis, Eczema, psoriasis, acne, Bone fractures/metal plates, Osteoporosis, Varicose veins, Epilepsy, high/low Blood Pressure.

Certain conditions might limit or prohibit massage. Varicose veins, blood clots, cardiac conditions, diabetes, high-risk pregnancies, local or systemic infections, infectious skin diseases and inflammatory conditions causing heat, redness, swelling or pain must all be reviewed and considered individually. Always check with your doctor if there is any doubt. Even if massage is not recommended, most conditions can still be effectively treated through energy work.

These are progressive abnormal curvatures of the spine and the belt may help slow these conditions down by repeated stretching of the spine. The user should consult their treating practitioner in such cases. Home || How It Works || Testimonials || To Order || News || About Us || Contact Us || Policies || Healthcare Providers ||

Please click this link: contra-indications for detailed medical literature. People with artificial joints, rods and other surgical implants such as artificial hearts and breast implants will not be affected. EZe FAR-infrared rays will bounce off all artificial objects, so it will not heat them up. People who have had any type of surgery should wait 72 hours after the event before using the EZe FAR-infrared sauna.

LLLT should not be used directly in the eyes, over the Thyroid gland, over a pregnant uterus, or over a known cancer. Please contact us for a full discussion of known contra-indications.

Certain people may have difficulty using an automatic turning bed of this nature. Issues of concern are: Persons that need to sit up higher than a 25 degrees angle (at night) because of respiratory problems or tube feeding. Persons weighing in excess of 350 pounds. There are practical limitations on the beds ability to practically rotate larger individuals. Please contact ProBed for further clarification if this might be an issue for you.

Like brushing your teeth, you might choose to make enemas or colon hydrotherapy a part of your regular hygiene program. Regular colon cleansing can be a very healthy choice. There is no one prescription for all. Some might benefit from using the tools once a week, others once a month and still others as the seasons change. Most find that after a colonic experience, they feel much better. It is this renewed vitality that is your guide. Keep it in mind.

Anyone who has kidney malfunction should not take a calcium supplement. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding should consult their doctor prior to use. If you are taking Tetracyclines, consult your doctor, prior to use. If on any type of medication, consult your doctor prior to use.

In the published Zotrim™ trial, no side effects were reported. From our experience, very occasionally, people have complained of feeling nauseous when starting Zotrim™. One of the three components of Zotrim™ is guarana which contains a little caffeine. So Zotrim™ is contraindicated if you are caffeine sensitive. A daily dose of caffeine is equivalent to about one cup of coffee.

Tarceva monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) after failure of at least one prior chemotherapy regimen. Results from two multicenter, placebo-controlled, randomized, Phase III trials conducted in first-line patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC showed no clinical benefit with the concurrent administration of Tarceva with platinum-based chemotherapy, and its use is not recommended in that setting.

Prevention of skeletal-related events (pathological fractures, spinal compression, radiation or surgery to bone, or tumor-induced hypercalcemia) in patients with advanced malignancies involving bone. ZOMETA is indicated for multiple myeloma and bone metastases in more than 60 countries, including the United States and the European Union.

The following is a partial list of conditions that have been determined to be acceptable indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy by Medicare, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS), and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM). It is very important to note that each organization has its own list of approved indications and the following list is a combination of those lists and not an approved list from any one organization listed here.

If a vaginal hysterectomy can be performed in the first place, there would be no point in adding the costs and complications of laparoscopy. Its greatest benefit is the potential to convert what would have been an abdominal hysterectomy into a vaginal hysterectomy. An abdominal hysterectomy requires both a vaginal incision and a four to six inch long incision in the abdomen, which is associated with greater post-operative discomfort and a longer recovery period than for a vaginal procedure.

No. Therapy areas are a way of classifying products, not diseases. Products in one therapy area could be used to treat several different diseases, or a disease could be treated by several products, each one from a different therapy area. back

Colon Hydrotherapy retrains the muscle or the bowel to regain strength. The bowel muscle is forced to work against the water providing resistance much like a weight provides resistance against muscle in body building. I tell clients that colonics are like colon aerobics. If your bowel is toxic chances are you do not have any or very much good intestinal flora to begin with. It is much like gardening. If you do not prepare the soil and fertilize the ground plants will not live.

Although IDD Therapy on The Accu-SPINA System is an inherently safe procedure that can be used, without complications, for a wide variety of anatomically dysfunctions of the lumbar spine, which are commonly associated with back pain, patients with the following conditions should not be treated with decompression therapy: