Attributed to Magellan's Travel Suppliers
There appears to be a strong correlation between sitting for many hours in a cramped airline seat (or bus, car or train seats) and the possibility of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the legs, a condition which has been tagged "Economy Class Syndrome" by some travel writers.
Studies are now being undertaken to examine the full extent of this connection, but physicians generally agree that sitting still for three hours or more, especially if the seat cushion presses against the bottom of the thighs, encourages blood to stagnate in the lower portion of the legs. This may cause swelling, stiffness, joint pain and fever, and increases the odds that a blood clot could form in the veins. This blood clot could then break loose and travel to the lungs where it could constrict the flow of blood to the lungs, creating a pulmonary embolism that could result in severe health problems or even death. Embolisms can occur hours, or even days after the clot is formed.
While the risk is small for most healthy people, many airlines are issuing warnings to their passengers both on their websites and when long-haul tickets are purchased. In addition, some airline sites offer exercise routines that can be performed while seated to keep the blood flowing. The following tips will help keep you in circulation:
· Drink lots of water, and avoid beverages that dehydrate (coffee, tea, alcohol)
· Avoid salty food; snack instead on healthy foods to encourage good circulation
· Wear support socks that apply the proper amount of compression to the lower legs
· Get up and move around the aircraft cabin occasionally (aisle seats make this easier)
· Exercise your feet and legs four to five minutes every hour when seated.
· If your legs are not long enough for your feet to rest comfortably on the floor, use a footrest or prop your feet on your carry-on bag. This will reduce seat pressure on the back of your thighs that may inhibit circulation.
· If your legs are long, try to board at the first announcement to increase the odds that your carry-on luggage can be stowed in the overhead bin, allowing you to take advantage of all available leg space.
· For extra comfort and protection from swelling and DVT, alternating pressure seat cushions enhance circulation by shifting the pressure points where your body comes in contact with the airline seat.
Of course, if a traveller is currently suffering from circulation problems or has a history of blood clots, a physician should be consulted prior to flying.
Sunday, 31 August 2008
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
How Reflexology Can Help You
Reflexology can help you in many ways:
· Improves circulation.
· Induces relaxation of mind and body.
· Removes toxins from the body by eliminating blockages from energy pathways, resulting in clearer skin, colour and tone.
· Increases energy flow.
· Helps to balance the physical and emotional body.
· Making the immune system stronger to resist disease.
· Increase self-awareness, motivation and self-appreciation.
Some Important Points on Reflexology
· Reflexology is the science or method of stimulating reflexes of the foot, hand or ear that correspond to each gland, organ and part of the body. Stimulation of these reflexes serve to relax and normalise all functions of the body in order to promote a natural balance and revitalisation.
· Research shows that Reflexology benefits patients’ health in both chronic and other ailments, it is no substitute for medical treatment and should be seen as complementary to any type of medical treatment. Extensive research on this subject has validated the positive effects of reflexology.
· Reflexology can relieve tension and promote relaxation. Medical studies show that over 75% of all health problems can be linked to tension and stress.
· Improves circulation.
· Induces relaxation of mind and body.
· Removes toxins from the body by eliminating blockages from energy pathways, resulting in clearer skin, colour and tone.
· Increases energy flow.
· Helps to balance the physical and emotional body.
· Making the immune system stronger to resist disease.
· Increase self-awareness, motivation and self-appreciation.
Some Important Points on Reflexology
· Reflexology is the science or method of stimulating reflexes of the foot, hand or ear that correspond to each gland, organ and part of the body. Stimulation of these reflexes serve to relax and normalise all functions of the body in order to promote a natural balance and revitalisation.
· Research shows that Reflexology benefits patients’ health in both chronic and other ailments, it is no substitute for medical treatment and should be seen as complementary to any type of medical treatment. Extensive research on this subject has validated the positive effects of reflexology.
· Reflexology can relieve tension and promote relaxation. Medical studies show that over 75% of all health problems can be linked to tension and stress.
Reflexology is a Gentle form of Natural Healing
Reflexology is a gentle form of natural healing that involves massaging reflex areas in the feet. These reflexes correspond to all functions of the body. This method offers a means of restoring calm and balance to the body as a whole alleviating disorders caused by stress, illness, injury or disease.
Reflexology itself is no "cure all" but a means for the body to attain perfect balance of all its functions. Reflexology helps stimulate under active organs and lessen the activity of overactive organs; it also relieves stress and tension, which is after all the root of most disease.
Reflexology itself is no "cure all" but a means for the body to attain perfect balance of all its functions. Reflexology helps stimulate under active organs and lessen the activity of overactive organs; it also relieves stress and tension, which is after all the root of most disease.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Is It Poison?
Attributed to Sue Maunsell, Thermo-Auticular Therapy
Why is Aspartame so dangerous? When the temperature of Aspartame exceeds 86°F, the wood alcohol in Aspartame converts to formaldehyde it then becomes formic acid, which in turn causes metabolic acidosis. Formic acid is the poison found in the sting of ants. The methanol toxicity can mimic, among other conditions, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and systemic lupus. I feel sure that many people are being diagnosed in error. Multiple sclerosis, nor any of the previously mentioned illnesses are not a death sentence, Methanol toxicity is! Systemic lupus has become almost as rampant as multiple sclerosis, especially with Diet Coke or Pepsi drinkers. The sufferer usually does not know that Aspartame is the culprit. He or she continues to consume it; irritating the lupus to such a degree that it may become a life-threatening condition. Many therapists have seen patients with systemic lupus become asymptotic, once taken off diet foods, also in cases of those ‘diagnosed’ with Multiple Sclerosis, many of the symptoms disappear. We’ve seen many cases where vision disturbance or loss returned and hearing loss improved markedly; this also applies to cases of tinnitus. A thought to bear in mind – If you or someone you know suffers from dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, joint pain, unexplainable depression, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, blurred vision, or memory loss you / they probably have Aspartame poisoning! BUT not all is lost; in the majority of cases it is reversible!
· Many food products are fortified with Aspartame, as a flavour enhancer.
· Diet drinks (diet Coke, Sprite, Pepsi …..) are NOT diet products! They are chemically altered, multiple sodium (salt) and Aspartame containing products that actually make you crave carbohydrates – it is far more likely to make you GAIN weight!
· Diet foods also contain formaldehyde, which stores in the fat cells, particularly in the hips and thighs. REMEMBER Formaldehyde is an absolute toxin and is used primarily to preserve “tissue specimens” in laboratories.
· Aspartame is especially dangerous for diabetics. Many patients diagnosed with retinopathy (disease of the retina resulting in impairment or loss of vision) in fact, had symptoms caused by Aspartame. Aspartame can cause the blood sugar to go out of control; the diabetic may suffer acute memory loss due to a neurotoxin being formed from aspartic acid and protein when not taken with other amino acids causing an imbalance. The treatment of Diabetes is about balance, aspartame passes the blood / brain barrier deteriorating the neurons of the brain, causing various levels of damage, depression, anger, panic attacks, rage even. The consumption of Aspartame causes this in Non Diabetics as well, BUT most diabetic recipes call for the use of ‘sugar substitutes’.
· Many children diagnosed with ADD or ADHD have a complete turn around when Aspartame is totally removed from the diet. Never mind the prescribed medication (Ritalin etc…) for behaviour modification. These drugs are / were probably never needed – most children that were prescribed them, were being poisoned on a daily basis by the very foods that were ‘Better for them than sugar’. BRING back sugar – STOP the use of Aspartame.
· Gulf War Syndrome – is there such an illness? Thousands (est. 500k) of pallets each containing ten thousand cans of diet Pepsi / Cola were consumed ….. I say no more.
Why is Aspartame so dangerous? When the temperature of Aspartame exceeds 86°F, the wood alcohol in Aspartame converts to formaldehyde it then becomes formic acid, which in turn causes metabolic acidosis. Formic acid is the poison found in the sting of ants. The methanol toxicity can mimic, among other conditions, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and systemic lupus. I feel sure that many people are being diagnosed in error. Multiple sclerosis, nor any of the previously mentioned illnesses are not a death sentence, Methanol toxicity is! Systemic lupus has become almost as rampant as multiple sclerosis, especially with Diet Coke or Pepsi drinkers. The sufferer usually does not know that Aspartame is the culprit. He or she continues to consume it; irritating the lupus to such a degree that it may become a life-threatening condition. Many therapists have seen patients with systemic lupus become asymptotic, once taken off diet foods, also in cases of those ‘diagnosed’ with Multiple Sclerosis, many of the symptoms disappear. We’ve seen many cases where vision disturbance or loss returned and hearing loss improved markedly; this also applies to cases of tinnitus. A thought to bear in mind – If you or someone you know suffers from dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, joint pain, unexplainable depression, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, blurred vision, or memory loss you / they probably have Aspartame poisoning! BUT not all is lost; in the majority of cases it is reversible!
· Many food products are fortified with Aspartame, as a flavour enhancer.
· Diet drinks (diet Coke, Sprite, Pepsi …..) are NOT diet products! They are chemically altered, multiple sodium (salt) and Aspartame containing products that actually make you crave carbohydrates – it is far more likely to make you GAIN weight!
· Diet foods also contain formaldehyde, which stores in the fat cells, particularly in the hips and thighs. REMEMBER Formaldehyde is an absolute toxin and is used primarily to preserve “tissue specimens” in laboratories.
· Aspartame is especially dangerous for diabetics. Many patients diagnosed with retinopathy (disease of the retina resulting in impairment or loss of vision) in fact, had symptoms caused by Aspartame. Aspartame can cause the blood sugar to go out of control; the diabetic may suffer acute memory loss due to a neurotoxin being formed from aspartic acid and protein when not taken with other amino acids causing an imbalance. The treatment of Diabetes is about balance, aspartame passes the blood / brain barrier deteriorating the neurons of the brain, causing various levels of damage, depression, anger, panic attacks, rage even. The consumption of Aspartame causes this in Non Diabetics as well, BUT most diabetic recipes call for the use of ‘sugar substitutes’.
· Many children diagnosed with ADD or ADHD have a complete turn around when Aspartame is totally removed from the diet. Never mind the prescribed medication (Ritalin etc…) for behaviour modification. These drugs are / were probably never needed – most children that were prescribed them, were being poisoned on a daily basis by the very foods that were ‘Better for them than sugar’. BRING back sugar – STOP the use of Aspartame.
· Gulf War Syndrome – is there such an illness? Thousands (est. 500k) of pallets each containing ten thousand cans of diet Pepsi / Cola were consumed ….. I say no more.
Put your feet up and experience Agate Therapies!
Imagine a place where you have no choice but to put your feet up and relax!
Surrounded by gentle calming music and natural soothing colours, you are laid back comfortably and cosily tucked under a warm blanket while I begin massaging your feet. It feels like heaven ..... and it is.
More than purely relaxation therapy, reflexology also offers many health benefits as there are various points on the foot that relate to other parts of the body, like the neck, spine, head, eyes and abdomen.
Reflexology can also be very beneficial to your whole well-being, including circulation and the relieving of tension and stress.
Based on traditional reflexology, it offers the authenticity of an age-old culture while offering a contempory haven to escape the stresses of our busy modern lives.
Reflexology offers you a truly memorable and relaxing experience, and a chance to take time out to be pampered in privacy.
Agate Therapy is the perfect escape from your busy day.
Surrounded by gentle calming music and natural soothing colours, you are laid back comfortably and cosily tucked under a warm blanket while I begin massaging your feet. It feels like heaven ..... and it is.
More than purely relaxation therapy, reflexology also offers many health benefits as there are various points on the foot that relate to other parts of the body, like the neck, spine, head, eyes and abdomen.
Reflexology can also be very beneficial to your whole well-being, including circulation and the relieving of tension and stress.
Based on traditional reflexology, it offers the authenticity of an age-old culture while offering a contempory haven to escape the stresses of our busy modern lives.
Reflexology offers you a truly memorable and relaxing experience, and a chance to take time out to be pampered in privacy.
Agate Therapy is the perfect escape from your busy day.
Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator
I had the following sent to me and want to share this with you:
I've heard about the tongue being an indicator of stroke, but hadn't seen it written down. It is always useful to keep in mind such simple indications to indicate a stroke.
Hope you NEVER have to use this.
*STROKE:**Remember The 1st Three Letters....**S.T.R.*
*My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word.
I agree.
If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.
Seriously..
Please read:
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone
that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ....she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.
Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - at 6:00pm Ingrid passed away. She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die.... they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple
questions:
S Ask the individual to SMILE.
T Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today)
R Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 999 immediately and describe the symptoms to the operator.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
PLEASE NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out
his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
A cardiologist says if everyone who reads this information tells 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
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