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Deep Vein Thrombosis
This article is also available in PDF format (here) A threat on ALL extended travel in confined spaces DVT is the formation of a blood clot in one of the deep veins of the body, usually in the leg and is a disease of the circulation. It occurs most often in people who have not been able to exercise normally and who are confined to small areas where exercise is impaired. Blood passing through the deepest veins in the calf or thigh flows relatively slowly: when a DVT occurs it moves so slowly that it forms a solid clot which becomes wedged in the vein. Quite often there are no symptoms at all. Where they do exist there may be pain or tenderness in the leg and raised skin temperature around the area. Sudden swelling in one leg may be the first sign. Occasionally some of the surface veins are more visible through the skin. There may also be pain on flexing the foot upwards. The most common serious complication is a pulmonary embolism which occurs in between one in three and one in four cases of DVT. A piece of the clot lodged in the leg vein breaks off and travels through the body to the lung, where it becomes lodged again causing severe breathing difficulties. DVTs are rare in young people, usually occurring in people aged over 40. Other people at greater risk of DVT include the following:
The key is to increase the circulation. It is also beneficial to reduce any associated swelling. Since we know Oxygen is anti-inflammatory, and since we know how effective Dr Herzog's formulas are at increasing and delivering pure oxygen, I can testify to the benefits of applying either Silhouette or Oxygen Body 3% to the entire lower leg before and if necessary, during flying. The products effects last for 8 hours and so if flying for long, we strongly recommend re-applying the product mid-flight. The additional and real bonus of using Herzog in this way is that every application helps to increase circulation and energise the area of application. It is also obviously advisable to move as much as possible during travel, to walk, stretch the legs, flex the feet, do a little toe tapping or foot dancing on the spot, anything to help get the blood flowing. Wearing compression stockings may also be advised for those at higher risk. Karin Herzog herself, an extensive World traveller, also swears by the Oxygen products and is confident that help reduce jet-lag and tiredness on long journeys. Products
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