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posted on 11-21-2006 9:27 AM
Dr. Mercola, I was born with a rare genetic, degenerative neuromuscular disease that leaves me in a wheelchair, mainly because I do not have any balance or coordination. What would you suggest for me to do for exercise? Thank you! Aidan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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In the video response I share the experience I had with a patient who was not only wheel chair bound like yourself but also blind yet he was in excellent physical shape because he had committed to a regular exercise program. Unfortunately you were given a real challenge and the only way you can exercise is to use your upper body. So it would be wise to use strength training. I would consult with a personal trainer who can help construct an individualized program that would best address your handicap.

 
 
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Hello, My name is Brian Schwager and I was interested in your video update on Mr. Oliver 12/02/06. As a health & fitness trainer/consultant for nearly 25 years I would like to see if I could help this man make better chioces as to what type of exercise to do and how to do them correctly. I am a C.H.E.K Exercise Coach and consider myself a Holistic Personal Trainer. In addition I offer a cellular approach to my health & fitness concepts and I also work with a Chiropractic Neurologist as his Corrective Exercise Instructor. I am located in Asheville North Carolina so it might make it easier to assist this person. Let me know if I can be of assistance? Be well and bye for now, Brian
 
 
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replied on 12-02-2006 11:00 AM
I have a dear friend who is a cancer survivor and has had her lymph system removed. She also has asthma and allergies and has had surgeries on her ankle that make it difficlut for weight bearing exercise. She finds exercise in water (in her case swimming laps) very helpful because the weightless environment makes exercise gentle ofr her body plus moving through water creates the resistance she needs to build strength. Melissa
 
 
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I have been on a raw food diet and I am having strange looking urine liitle white particles in the jar that I use to see if there change. my blood pressure has been climbing 155/105 to 155/114 Does this have anything with too much protein? thank you
 
 
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Um, almost regardless of infirmity, there's a much simpler method: {the correct} body-weight calisthenics. Endurance, strength, flexibility - even size - are COMPLETELY addressed by these three exercises. Hell, even the person who can only breath can work their body simply by doing just that in the correct ways. Of course, Amazon Herb botanicals are of great help in rejuvenating the body. For either or both of these things, check out my site listed in my profile.
 
 
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I am in touch with a multiple sclerosis patient in North Carolina who is using a machine to exercise her lower and upper body. She is disabled enough that she has to have assistance to strap her feet into the machine to exercise her lower body. However she can use the machine for her upper body without this assistance. She is happy with the results of using this machine. The website for the machine is: www.exnflex.com I am a librarian and I have no financial interest in this company.
 
 
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In the video response I share the experience I had with a patient who was not only wheel chair bound like yourself but also blind yet he was in excellent physical shape because he had committed to a regular exercise program. Unfortunately you were given a real challenge and the only way you can exercise is to use your upper body. So it would be wise to use strength training. I would consult with a personal trainer who can help construct an individualized program that would best address your handicap.

 
 
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