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Health Star Mariel Hemingway– A New Legacy of Vibrant Health With TurboSonic Whole Body Vibration Therapy In Her Own Voice Hear Mariel Hemingway on the Green Patriot Radio Show at www.greenpatriotradio.com. 20 the doctors’ prescription for healthy living by Kim Henderson although Mariel Hemingway’s famous surname conjures up associations with her grandfather, the illustrious Ernest Hemingway, in the world of natural health, she stands strong and tall as a trailblazer in her own right. An Oscar-nominated actress for her role in Manhattan, Hemingway has become, in more recent years, one of the leading voices for holistic health and balanced living. Perhaps out of a desperate need to survive, this actress, author and yogi has transcended the self-destructive Hemingway legacy and allowed it to propel her to vibrant health on all levels—spiritual, emotional and physical. She has, in fact, created a new legacy—one of self-reflection, health, balance and peace. And lucky for us, she recently shared some of her best health secrets with DPHL. DPHL first met up with the ever-beautiful Mariel at her home in sunny Southern California. She came up from the driveway with an upbeat bounce in her step; “Hi” she said brightly. Having watched her in movies, and having just finished her read-worthy book Living Healthy from the Inside Out, it was a real thrill to meet her in person. She carries a sense of self-possession, peace and health that is evident upon meeting her. Mariel’s home is refreshingly modest, simple, yet overflowing with natural beauty and elegance, nestled between hiking trails, hills and wilderness. The city is just a short drive away. It is her sanctuary or “sacred space” as she calls it. Creating a beautiful, harmonious home space is, she believes, an essential component of happy and balanced living. Hemingway’s interest in natural health has been a lifelong pursuit. “I’ve always been interested in health. It’s who I am.” she says. And indeed, her passion for health started at an early age. “When I was a child, my mother was very sick, and so, health became very important to me. I had some intuitive sense that diet and disease were related,” she recalls. “I became macrobiotic and vegan when I was 16 and have continued to be holistically minded about food and health ever since.” Hemingway did not have it easy as a child. She shares openly in her memoir Finding My Balance (and in her blogs at www.marielhemingway.com and www.marielskitchen.com) about the challenges of her early home life—a mother with cancer, her parents’ loveless marriage, and two older sisters who struggled with mental health challenges and addiction—not to mention the burden that goes with carrying the Hemingway name. As a young actress in Hollywood, she abused her body with extreme diets and compulsive exercise, never sitting still for too long, always staying a step ahead of her anxiety and uncomfortable feelings inside. It wasn’t until she found yoga in her 20s that her relationship with herself, her body, food and others began to change ever so slowly. Today, taking loving care of herself is a top priority, and she does this by tending to four areas, as outlined in her Whole Body Vibration Therapy Whole body vibration therapy may sounds mysterious or “woo woo,” but in fact, it has been around for nearly 50 years. The idea came from observing human body movement under the influence of Earth’s gravitational force. The movement of our internal organs is constantly influenced by gravity, which works in a vertical direction. When we run, vertical vibrations cause the body organs and muscles to contract and relax repeatedly. This type of vertical movement stimulates the growth plates, improves circulation, energizes the lymphatic system and enhances muscle strength (as a result of the contract/relax response). In the 1960s, the Russians were among the first to explore how vibration could be useful to athletes and to their space program (vibration training was shown to slow muscle atrophy in astronauts). Once the Iron Curtain lifted, the West finally began profiting from the research that had been performed on vibration. In 1996, the first whole body vibration device was patented. Today, a whole body vibration device creates a vertical vibration from a base that the user stands on. The TurboSonic uses quiet sound (sonic) vibration which emanates up through the body, stimulating the muscle fibers (myocytes) with three times the strength of gravity. The myocytes contract and relax with more intense
ook Healthy Living from the Inside Out: Food, Exercise, Silence and Home. In terms of exercise, Mariel no longer goes to the gym to get “the burn” or pushes her body to extremes. No, she’s interested in balance now. To achieve this, one of her greatest health secrets is her TurboSonic whole body vibration machine. It sits in a special room adjacent to her home. “I use it every day, sometimes just for 10 minutes and other times for an hour while I dance around, listening to my iPod. It just depends.” A state-of-the-art whole body vibration machine, the TurboSonic utilizes sonic (sound) vertical vibration. These vibrations move up from the base of the machine through the body producing a myriad of health benefits. It’s often used by athletes to maximize training efforts (see below for details). Mariel heard about the TurboSonic from a number of people, but she had already tried another type of whole body vibration machine. “I used the Power Plate and it didn’t work for me. It’s jarring and didn’t make me feel good,” she says. Upon further investigation, she became open to giving the TurboSonic a try. She explains, “When I went to the TurboSonic website, the technology made sense to me. The machine uses vertical vibration, simulating the same type of vibration we experience with movement and exercise, and the vibration is generated by sound waves. It seemed more natural.” A friend of Mariel’s had a TurboSonic and invited Mariel to try it. Mariel became an instant fan. “It’s very energizing. I told everybody about it, every- speed and strength. These contractions, when repeated, boost muscle strength more quickly than with any other kind of muscle training. Flexibility is increased and the recovery time for muscle repair is considerably shortened, making it a great training tool for athletes. Furthermore, blood vessels are stimulated, improving circulation down to the cellular level, increasing cells’ oxygen levels, nutritional uptake, fluid movement and waste removal. Essentially, the body’s natural healing response is accelerated. Tendons and ligaments become better toned. Cellulite disperses. Even small muscle groups such as the facial muscles are improved. And similar to other forms of exercise, it has been shown to produce metabolic responses. Whole body vibration therapy is a revolutionary healing modality and training tool for everyone. In particular, it is a useful tool for seniors and those who are rehabilitating from injury, as just a 10-minute session provides many of the benefits of conventional exercise without the constraints. The TurboSonic can be effectively used in fitness centers, rehabilitation centers, health practitioners’ offices, retirement centers, total beauty concept salons, spas, senior centers, or in the privacy of your own home. Special Message to Health Professionals TurboSonic is registered with the Food and Drug Administration as a Class 1 powered exercise equipment/vibrational therapy device and can be billed by licensed health practitioners for therapy sessions under CPT codes for procedures 97110, 97112 and 97530. Registration Number: 890.5380. All patients with appropriate concerns can be enlisted in a protocol using this cutting-edge technology. body. Now everybody knows!” she says with a laugh. Mariel visited her friend to use the TurboSonic several times a week at first. “I was obsessed,” she says. So, she finally bought one for her own home. Today, the TurboSonic has become part of her daily exercise routine. She starts the day with a hike, either alone or with a friend, and then spends time on her TurboSonic. The amount of time depends on how she is feeling and her schedule. That’s the key. Mariel can use it regardless of her energy level and still receive benefits. “When you are coming down with a cold or just have low energy, you can still use it and it helps you maintain your level of fitness and you get a ‘lift’—a similar benefit to exercise. It helps maintain body muscle tone.” Listening to her body’s limits is really important to Mariel; hence, the TurboSonic makes even more sense. It gently supports her body for whatever pace she is needing. And because the TurboSonic has virtually no impact, it is really helpful with injuries. Mariel explains, “Whenever I’ve had back issues, I’ve gotten a lot out of it.” In terms of food, Mariel is a big advocate of whole, natural, unprocessed foods. She suggests tapering off “noisy” processed foods that stimulate and inflame the body—foods with caffeine, sugar and preservatives. She’s a big believer in natural supplements, too, although she sometimes takes them religiously, and at other times doesn’t take them at all. Surprisingly, she has found that the TurboSonic has an enhancing effect on the supplements she takes. “The herbs or nutrients get it into my system quickly when I use the TurboSonic. It literally shakes it into your cells. I feel it right away. And it’s great if you are doing a cleanse. It helps get toxins out of the body. I find it to be very healing.” Currently, Mariel is taking a natural anti-aging supplement called MaxGXL Glutathione. She finds that it supports her mental clarity and energy. She’s also a big advocate of incorporating flaxseed oil and ground flaxseed into meals and smoothies, as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Mariel has truly transcended the self-destructive Hemingway legacy by making peace of mind and well-being the centerpiece of her life. I ask her to share some final health “nuggets” with us. She says, “Be present. I try to be conscious of where I am and what I’m doing in any given moment. Also, learn how to breathe! Really, take the time to breathe. Take time to be silent. And if you change your food, start by changing your breakfast.” She also believes the daily ritual of taking time to cook and prepare healthy, fresh meals dramatically adds to one’s sense of well-being. Simple. And profound. ■ Mariel’s new book titled Mariel’s Kitchen will be in stores in May. Since it can be challenging to find the time to shop for and prepare healthy, whole food meals, this book aims to make it simple and delicious. “So many people asked for more recipes after reading Healthy Living from the Inside Out; this book was a natural progression from that,” says Mariel. Soon, you’ll also be seeing healthy snacks under the brand name “Mariel’s Kitchen” in natural food stores. Her signature healthy cookies will be available this summer. There’s talk of a possible healthy lifestyle show under the same name, too! Go to www.marielskitchen.com for more information. Look for Mariel in her upcoming film Golden Boys with David Carradine, Bruce Dern, Charles Durning, and Rip Torn. Resources The TurboSonic can be found in gyms, health clubs, offices of health practitioners, and at natural lifestyle stores and integrative pharmacies. For more information or to find a TurboSonic WBV training machine near you, call 800-800-9119 or visit www.turbosonicusa.com. You can purchase a TurboSonic for your own home, or for a small fee, you can buy a recommended 10-minute session on a TurboSonic in your community. the doctors’ prescription for healthy living 21
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