Peter called me in December 2013 wanting to get started with Whole Body Vibration. He had been hearing about its many anti-aging and empowering benefits, such as brain and neurological stimulation, increased bone density, human growth hormone, testosterone, and serotonin levels, and lowered pain and inflammation, all wrapped up in a quick, effective workout. He said he was 63 years old and in good health with no problems, and he wanted to stay that way as long as possible!

I sent him a vibration machine and he got started, but just days later he emailed me to say that it wasn’t working out very well – he was feeling worse instead of better! Peter turned out to have had chronic headaches and sinus congestion for many years, which he had not told me about. He was used to dealing with them by taking over-the-counter meds, but now they were worse.

Vibration is usually good for headaches (regular headaches, not migraines) and sinus congestion, but vibration also has a very powerful detoxification effect which can complicate the situation. Releasing toxic chemicals and negative energy (negative thoughts and feelings) is an important and beneficial part of healing, but as toxins are released, additional stress can be put on an already weakened system. This stress can aggravate “weak links” – causing symptoms to temporarily worsen.

For Peter, I suggested a break from the vibration while he tried a homeopathic remedy for his headaches. Homeopathy is a form of energy medicine that interacts with the body’s electromagnetic energy system – the same system acupuncture and western medicine’s MRI’s are based on.  Within a few weeks Peter’s 20 year problem was much improved, and he was able to start using his vibration machine again, enjoying its many benefits all packed into a short ten minute workout session.