Art – 82


SUMMER MOVEMENT
By Rosemary Skinner SRN

On a recent trip to the Middle East I was vividly reminded of the problems associated with hot weather. Problems ranging from contaminated food to excessive exposure to the sun. This article will discuss the former.

In warmer climates one of the most common problems for travelers is Diarrhoea. Caused in the main by contaminated food or water. The standard of Public Health in the country visited and your personal hygiene determines whether you will be one of the victims. The risk varies in a five day period from almost nil in North America to over 50% in parts of North Africa . Regions of southern Europe are almost as bad.  As we are all aware bacteria, viruses etc multiply faster in hot weather; coupled with poor personal hygiene the risks are very high.

Prevention. Hand washing whilst very obvious is often overlooked. We wash our hands, leave our hotel room, touch three door handles on the way to the bar, and catch a taxi to a restaurant. Do we wash our hands again? Will we eat a snack with our hands? If we wash our hands, is the water and towel clean?

Drink in risk areas should be taken only from a sealed container. No problem here for beer drinkers! Avoid ice cream

Treatment. The first priority is to maintain fluid levels. The reason is of course that a lot of water is excreted with diarrhea.  Energy drinks are the most suitable means of replacing lost fluid Over the counter pharmaceutical treatments are widely available from pharmacies Buy locally! The problem is usually self limiting. Children or adults with severe, persistent, bloody diarrhea, fever or confusion should of course seek medical attention.

The Alternative.  All of the above! An old remedy is to eat rice. With diarrhoea can come unpleasant cramps and even muscular pain? Magnetic Therapy plays a useful role.

For Stomach Cramps associated with diarrhoea A “D-Max neodymium magnet applied to the pain area will give relief. I also recommend-use bottled fluids- The Magnetic Water Wand. Drinking up to 2 liters per day.

Many people feel debilitated after illness for a quick return back to normal I recommend a “Bliss Magnetic Overlay”

Rosemary the author of the best selling book “Magnetic Therapy-The Powerful Healing Force-“has a busy practice in Dublin and is available by appointment. Dublin 2884925

She is happy to answer questions on Magnetic Therapy by e-mail  rosemaryskinner@ireland.com

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