I was recently writing about Marina s in the Algarve. Lagos marina was the main focus of this article. Listing out facts about the 462 berths and security entrance to the pontoons. Talk about the holiday rentals and the stunning Lagos villas with pools.
Then it suddenly dawned on me I cant sail if I walk on a pontoon i could end up getting dizzy.
So I decided I do a little research and see if there is a remedy or solution to this common problem
I was in luck I came across a great blog called OneMedical
It outlined the various scenarios where motion sickness can come about. They start off by offering good news immediately so of course, I got interested. They went on to say if traveling by car, train, plane, or boat makes you queasy, there’s good news: Not only can you take steps to stop motion sickness before it starts, you may actually be able to conquer it for good.
Research hasn't actually discovered why motion sickness occurs. This was a surprise to me as I actually thought it had to do with the inner ear and the ability to hold your balance.
The blog further stated, researchers believe it’s caused by incongruence in our body’s sensory systems. It was now making sense to me.
For instance, on a slow-moving cruise ship, your eyes may tell the brain you’re not moving at all, but the systems in your brain and inner ear that control balance and posture (vestibular and somatosensory systems) say, “Yes we are!” This mismatch confuses the brain and causes a variety of symptoms, including:
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Salivation
Sweating
Belching
Acute awareness of the stomach
Vomiting
Hyperventilation (in extreme cases)
You certainly can take medications to help relieve these symptoms. But if you’d like to try overcoming motion sickness for good, here are some techniques.
1. Take control of the situation.
Not being in the driver’s seat can contribute to motion sickness when you’re travelling by car. The driver of a car is less prone to one-medical-travel-shots-one-demand motion sickness than a passenger, presumably because the driver’s brain is using its motor commands to control the car and can predict the motion. Putting yourself behind the wheel will keep the queasiness at bay. If you must ride as a passenger, try sitting in the front seat and looking at the horizon, which confers a sense of greater control than riding in the back. If you get stuck in the back seat, try conversation and distraction to alleviate the anxiety of not being in control of the situation. Open a vent or source of fresh air if possible and avoid reading.
2. Curb your consumption.
Watch your consumption of foods, drinks, and alcohol before and during travel. Avoid excessive alcohol, smoking, and foods or liquids that “don’t agree with you” or make you feel unusually full. Foods with strong odors, or ones that are heavy, spicy, or fat-rich may worsen symptoms of nausea or motion sickness in some people.
3. Get into position.
Try to choose a seat where you will experience the least motion. The middle of an aeroplane over the wing is the calmest area of an aeroplane. On a ship, those in lower level cabins near the centre of a ship generally experience less motion than passengers in higher or outer cabins. Isolate yourself from others who may be suffering from motion sickness. Hearing others talk about motion sickness or seeing others becoming ill can sometimes make you feel ill yourself.
4. Equalize your sensory cues.
If you’re getting seasick, lie down to help your sensory systems become congruent. On a train, sit in a front-facing seat so your eyes relay the same movement cues as the vestibules of your inner ear. Also, when travelling by car or boat, it can sometimes help to keep your gaze fixed on the horizon or on a fixed point. The more you enhance sensory congruence, the less likely you are to get queasy.
5. Talk yourself down.
You actually can talk yourself out of motion sickness. A study found that “verbal placebos” — simply telling sailors they won’t get seasick — have been effective in preventing seasickness. Set your own expectations before travelling by saying aloud, “I’m not going to get carsick this time,” or using other affirmative self-talk. Learning breathing techniques by using biofeedback can help in this endeavor.
Don’t miss 8 Ways to Treat Morning Sickness Naturally.
6. Get desensitized.
Desensitization therapy works for minimizing or even curing motion sickness. Expose yourself to short bursts of activities that cause symptoms, and then work up to longer periods. If reading a book in a moving vehicle makes you feel nauseated, try reading for five minutes and then putting the book down. Repeat the five-minute interval over several sessions, then increase to 10 minutes. Over time, you’ll find your body gets used to the activity.
7. Pre-treat with ginger.
Some studies support using ginger as an effective preventive measure for motion sickness. At the very least, it can’t hurt. Take one to two grams of ginger half an hour before traveling for best results. If you’re on prescription blood thinners, consult your doctor before supplementing with ginger.
8. Get in touch with your pressure points.
There’s conflicting evidence regarding the effectiveness of acupressure for motion sickness, but it’s worth a try — even if it’s just for the placebo effect. As mentioned above, simply convincing yourself you can get through a trip without motion sickness can help you avoid it. If wearing pressure point devices—such as wristbands with plastic bumps on them — helps convince your brain you’re not going to get sick, it’s worth a shot. On the other hand, don’t waste your money on magnets. There’s no evidence magnetic devices marketed for motion sickness relief do any good.
9. Ride it out.
Seasickness clears up on its own after about three days. Why? The human body possesses an enormous ability to accommodate situations like incongruence between the sensory systems. Again, in the “think it away” category, you may rid yourself of symptoms if you understand and believe they’re going to clear up sooner rather than later.
If your children experience motion sickness, be sure to let them know the condition usually starts going away after age 12. Sharing this medical fact may help your kids avoid feeling doomed to motion sickness for the rest of their lives.
10. When all else fails, medicate.
If you experience severe motion sickness, go ahead and take over-the-counter medications such as Dramamine or Meclizine for it. These are most effective 30 to 60 minutes prior to when you think you’ll be sick, and can be sedating. If you’re a healthy adult with severe symptoms, you can talk to your healthcare provider about a scopolamine patch to cope with prolonged episodes of motion sickness, such as during the first few days of a cruise. Be forewarned that it can cause drowsiness, dry mouth, and other side effects.
If motion sickness continues to be a problem, make an appointment with your provider to talk about your options.
Friday, 13 October 2017
Thursday, 12 October 2017
What are the benefits and disadvantages of consuming whey
Having in the past 12 months taken up a serious fitness programme more and more I am conscious of my fellow gymers drinking Protein Shakes.
Not sure of the conventional wisdom in taking this source of protein so I have put some information together that may be useful.
Lets talk about whey its actually a by-product in the cheese making process. The two proteins in milk are casein and whey. Whey has become very commonly used in the as a supplement in people performing resistance training. The idea would be to improve muscle synthesis and promote the growth of lean muscle mass.
Whey protein is considered a complete protein as it contains all 9 essential amino acids. It is low in lactose content.
There are many benefits associated with the consumption of whey protein, and researchers are constantly finding new possible therapeutic properties. Here, we explain what the benefits might be, and look at some of the side effects and potential risks.
Many of the potential benefits are based on single studies and more evidence is required before making definitive judgment.
Whey protein is a mixture of beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin, bovine serum albumin, and immunoglobins.
Possible benefits include weight loss and lowering cholesterol.
Possible dangers include nausea and headaches, but at moderate doses, whey protein is not considered dangerous.
What are the possible health benefits of whey protein?
Aiding weight loss
According to one study of 158 people, published in Nutrition & Metabolism, those who were given whey "lost significantly more body fat and showed a greater preservation of lean muscle compared to subjects consuming the control beverage."
Anti-cancer properties
Promising results were published in the journal Anticancer Research for the use of whey protein concentrate in cancer treatment. More research is needed.
Lowering cholesterol
A study, published in The British Journal of Nutrition, gave whey supplements to 70 overweight men and women for 12 weeks and measured a number of parameters, such as lipid and insulin levels. They found that "there was a significant decrease in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol at week 12 in the whey group compared with the casein (group)."
Asthma
Whey protein could improve the immune response in children with asthma. One small study involving 11 children, published in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, found that children with asthma who were supplemented with 10 gram whey protein twice daily for 1 month had an improved immune response.
Lowering blood pressure and reducing risk of cardiovascular disease
Research published in the International Dairy Journal found that beverages that were supplemented with whey protein significantly reduced blood pressure in patients with hypertension; their risk of developing heart disease or stroke was also lower.
Reducing weight loss in HIV-positive patients
A study published in the journal Clinical and Investigative Medicine found that whey protein may help reduce weight loss among HIV-positive patients.
Possible dangers of whey protein
muscular man holding his stomach
Dangers of whey protein include stomach pains and cramps when consumed at high doses.
Some people who are allergic to milk may be specifically allergic to whey. In moderate doses, whey protein does not typically cause any adverse events. However, consuming very high doses can cause:
stomach pains
cramps
reduced appetite
nausea
headache
fatigue
Consistent high doses of whey protein may also cause acne. From a nutritional point of view, whey protein is very unusual and does not have a natural equivalent.
Some people believe that there are risks from nutritionally refined foods such as these, because, although they contain a lot of nutrients, the balance is heavily tipped towards protein.
Not sure of the conventional wisdom in taking this source of protein so I have put some information together that may be useful.
Lets talk about whey its actually a by-product in the cheese making process. The two proteins in milk are casein and whey. Whey has become very commonly used in the as a supplement in people performing resistance training. The idea would be to improve muscle synthesis and promote the growth of lean muscle mass.
Whey protein is considered a complete protein as it contains all 9 essential amino acids. It is low in lactose content.
There are many benefits associated with the consumption of whey protein, and researchers are constantly finding new possible therapeutic properties. Here, we explain what the benefits might be, and look at some of the side effects and potential risks.
Many of the potential benefits are based on single studies and more evidence is required before making definitive judgment.
Whey protein is a mixture of beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin, bovine serum albumin, and immunoglobins.
Possible benefits include weight loss and lowering cholesterol.
Possible dangers include nausea and headaches, but at moderate doses, whey protein is not considered dangerous.
What are the possible health benefits of whey protein?
Aiding weight loss
According to one study of 158 people, published in Nutrition & Metabolism, those who were given whey "lost significantly more body fat and showed a greater preservation of lean muscle compared to subjects consuming the control beverage."
Anti-cancer properties
Lowering cholesterol
A study, published in The British Journal of Nutrition, gave whey supplements to 70 overweight men and women for 12 weeks and measured a number of parameters, such as lipid and insulin levels. They found that "there was a significant decrease in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol at week 12 in the whey group compared with the casein (group)."
Asthma
Whey protein could improve the immune response in children with asthma. One small study involving 11 children, published in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, found that children with asthma who were supplemented with 10 gram whey protein twice daily for 1 month had an improved immune response.
Lowering blood pressure and reducing risk of cardiovascular disease
Research published in the International Dairy Journal found that beverages that were supplemented with whey protein significantly reduced blood pressure in patients with hypertension; their risk of developing heart disease or stroke was also lower.
Reducing weight loss in HIV-positive patients
A study published in the journal Clinical and Investigative Medicine found that whey protein may help reduce weight loss among HIV-positive patients.
Possible dangers of whey protein
muscular man holding his stomach
Dangers of whey protein include stomach pains and cramps when consumed at high doses.
Some people who are allergic to milk may be specifically allergic to whey. In moderate doses, whey protein does not typically cause any adverse events. However, consuming very high doses can cause:
stomach pains
cramps
reduced appetite
nausea
headache
fatigue
Consistent high doses of whey protein may also cause acne. From a nutritional point of view, whey protein is very unusual and does not have a natural equivalent.
Some people believe that there are risks from nutritionally refined foods such as these, because, although they contain a lot of nutrients, the balance is heavily tipped towards protein.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Hunter Stove annouce a new Stove range it is quality engineering at its best
The Hunter Stoves Group have launched a new multi-fuel burning range of stoves it will be in the Cleanburn range. The others in this group are the ever popular Lovenholm and Skagen models, this beautifully sleek, curved stove is the epitome of modern design. The Irish website Fastglass www.fastglass.ie supply stove glass, and replacement stove glass for all makes of the popular Hunter stoves.
A removable handle ensures the stove maintains a completely smooth appearance. Using the same handle, our now famous Tripleburn technology is controlled by the subtle sliders on the front of the stove, adding to the futuristic design. There is also the practicality of a wood store underneath the firebox.
The Strömstad 5 does not only look stunning but has the statistics to match. As well as being DEFRA approved, it has a 4.7kW nominal output with a significant heat range of between 3.6-7kW and combines a high efficiency of 78% and impressively low CO emission of 0.23%.
The clearance distances to combustible materials are a remarkable 20mm from the rear of the stove and 180mm from the sides. When freestanding, it is also approved to sit on a 12mm hearth.
With the addition of the new Strömstad 5 stove comes a fresh, new Cleanburn brochure with sleek Scandinavian images to match the stove’s sophisticated Scandinavian-styled design.
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Thursday, 28 September 2017
How to make the best use of glass in heating your home
Now nowadays glass plays a prominent role in the production of sustainable energy.
Stoves have played a huge in Ireland and England in showing that the burning of renewable fuels like wood and add to the protection of the environment. Stove glass allows to radiate out into a room making it an efficient source of heating. Also, replacement stove glass is readily available in the case of breakage.
Another excellent use of glass or a variant of glass is the installation of solar panels. The roof of your house could be used to save you money. By installing Solar panels your home can generate clean, green renewable energy from daylight - a free natural resource Solar PV, also called Photovoltaic. The sun's energy converts daylight into renewable energy. The electricity is then consumed within the home, reducing your need to buy energy from a supplier. When a Solar PV system produces more energy than a home needs, the extra energy can go to your immersion heater. Solar PV is not to be confused with Solar Thermal - while Solar Thermal heats water only, Solar PV gives you free electricity and hot water.
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Wednesday, 10 May 2017
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