| Rebounding: 
                    A Defence Against Cancer
  by Linda Brooks 
 Exercise, a major part of the human body’s defence 
                    strategy, can increase the number of white blood cells up 
                    to fourteen times their normal amount. That’s an able 
                    army to fight any battle, and it could be produced regularly!  For example, gently bouncing on a rebounder for two minutes 
                    every hour is an ideal protocol for defence against cancer. 
                    Within just two minutes the entire lymphatic system is flushed, 
                    creating a demand for more lymphocytes, including killer T-cells. 
                    The white blood-cell count is approximately tripled during 
                    this two-minute rebounding session. Many cancer-killing potions 
                    (such as hydrogen peroxide) are produced more efficiently 
                    while a patient is rebounding.  Approximately one hour after rebounding, the white blood-cell 
                    count returns to normal, so it is time to rebound again to 
                    flush out the lymphatic system and to create another army 
                    of defensive cells. The object of this pattern is to keep 
                    the immune system operating optimally and naturally, hour 
                    after hour, day after day.  Rebounding exercise also strengthens each cell of the body 
                    so that healing can occur. Every process of every cell is 
                    enhanced allowing each organ to do its job more efficiently: 
                    digestion and absorption are enhanced; elimination is improved, 
                    thus removing more toxins from the body; and the body is relaxed 
                    and de-stressed and healing chemicals are produced.  The practice of rebounding against cancer is done using 
                    the “health bounce,” where the feet are kept on 
                    the mat, and a gentle bouncing motion is maintained for up 
                    to two minutes. A stabilizer bar is available to be attached 
                    to the rebounder to add security, safety, and balance when 
                    needed by those who are weak or unsteady. If endurance is 
                    low, start with less time than two minutes and work up to 
                    the optimal two minutes over a period of a few weeks.  Because rebounding is a compact force on the cells, finding 
                    your threshold for health bouncing is important in order to 
                    avoid overdoing it. This is done by timing your initial two-minute 
                    bouncing session with the second hand of a watch or clock. 
                    If dizziness, pain, weakness, or other discomfort occurs before 
                    the two minutes have elapsed, that is the time to stop bouncing, 
                    noting the interval that was bounced. Whatever the time frame, 
                    from a few seconds to two minutes, that is your threshold 
                    for health bouncing. That time frame should be used every 
                    hour each day for up to one week; thereafter, gradually work 
                    up to the two-minute session, as you feel comfortable. If 
                    the person is too weak to stand, a “buddy bounce” 
                    can be employed. Being creative in finding a way to health 
                    bounce is important for those who are weak or have poor balance.  Respecting the power of the bounce while rebounding is also 
                    of utmost importance. You are working with a triple force 
                    of gravity. Despite the fact that you are only bouncing, which 
                    feels easy and fun, you are gaining important benefits. Overdoing 
                    this exercise is not helpful. A little health bouncing goes 
                    a long way towards helping the body to fight cancer and to 
                    heal.  The Power Behind the Bounce  As we move about the planet we oppose gravity with every 
                    movement. When you bounce on the rebounder you come down with 
                    a greater force so that you weigh more at the bottom of the 
                    bounce. You are now accelerating and decelerating in line 
                    with gravity so that the body feels these three forces (acceleration, 
                    deceleration, and gravity) as if they are also gravity. Your 
                    body knows how to adapt to an increased force of gravity upon 
                    it by becoming stronger, just as certain muscles become stronger 
                    when repeatedly lifting a weight. When rebounding all the 
                    cells of the body are resisting gravity with a greater force, 
                    so they all grow stronger – internal organs, bones, 
                    muscles, brain, and skin.  It is important to remember to breathe deeply while bouncing 
                    and to exhale as completely as possible, making room for more 
                    air with your next breath. As you rebound and breathe deeply, 
                    you can also train yourself to breathe properly when you are 
                    not on the rebounder.  Oxygen in the bloodstream plays an important role in cancer 
                    suppression. Dr. Otto Warburg, a Nobel Prize winner, demonstrated 
                    during the 1920s that the metabolism of cancerous tissue differs 
                    radically from that of normal tissue. Normal tissue usually 
                    dies when it is deprived of oxygen; however, cancerous tissue 
                    needs little or no oxygen to exist. Subsequent studies showed 
                    that normal animal tissue can become cancerous if deprived 
                    of oxygen. This is substantiated by the fact that malignant 
                    tumours are frequently found in areas where the blood supply 
                    is poor.  An abundant supply of oxygen to the cells seems to be a 
                    definite defence against cancer and because rebound exercise 
                    is an oxygenating exercise, regular bouncing throughout the 
                    day supplies an increased amount of oxygen to all the cells 
                    of the body simultaneously.  Consciously making an effort to breathe deeply while you 
                    bounce delivers an even greater supply of oxygen to the bloodstream. 
                    Efficiently delivering oxygen and nutrients to every cell 
                    every hour on the hour, while removing toxins and waste products, 
                    including dead cancer cells, advances the body daily towards 
                    healing.  I believe it is important and necessary to educate oneself 
                    about standards for purchasing a rebounder because all rebounders 
                    are not created equal. In my experience many rebounders on 
                    the market today can actually be harmful to one’s health, 
                    so be sure to choose carefully. My primary choice of rebounders 
                    has always been the Needak soft-bounce rebounder which has 
                    stood the test of time for safety, efficiency, convenience, 
                    and cost effectiveness.  A true rebounder is not a toy. It is a piece of exercise 
                    equipment that is designed to promote the body’s natural 
                    healing. Rebounding works! With every healthy bounce, each 
                    cell of the body is cleansed, strengthened, protected, and 
                    stimulated to heal itself. Linda Brooks, a Certified 
                    Reboundologist living in Urbana, Ohio, USA, is the author 
                    of: Rebounding to Better 
                    Health, Cancer—A Simple Approach, Rebounding and Your 
                    Immune System, Bounce Before You Jump 
                    (video), and Vital Health 
                    News. She travels internationally 
                    to teach her workshops covering all aspects of therapeutic 
                    and aerobic rebounding. Contact Linda Brooks: (937) 484-8206, 
                    reboundvy@aol.com. 
                    For more information on rebounders and rebounding in Saskatchewan 
                    see the Directory 
                    of Services ad for rebounders. |