inflammation

Every person experiences inflammation as part of a normal immune system response to infection, sickness, or stress.  This is a system function called acute inflammation and your body needs it.  However, chronic inflammation is a different animal altogether – and one of the leading causes of major disease. It has been proven to both cause […] The post Why Obesity Is Just As Dangerous As Malnutrition appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

I think you must all know by now that inflammation is the number #1 ager. The more inflammation is running, the faster you age. It’s that simple.  You can find out your inflammatory status, if your doctor will cooperate, by being tested for CRP (C-reactive protein), TNF-alpha, IL-6 and possibly an ESR (a bit old-fashioned […] The post Dr. Keith’s 7 Inflammations appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

The medical term is deep vein thrombosis (DVT) but most people know them as blood clots – the danger can be deadly and most people don’t think about them until they’re facing a life-threatening Blood clots are usually located in the arms, legs, or groin area.  What makes a DVT so dangerous is that things can worsen rapidly if small pieces of the clotted blood break loose and travel through your blood stream to other parts of your body. The typical causes can affect either gender at any age. Risk Factors for the Dangers of Blood Clots Sedentary lifestyle or excessive travel requiring you to sit for long periods Limited mobility – confinement to bed or wheelchair Recent surgical procedure or invasive procedure Smoking Hormonal medications such as birth control or hormone replacement drugs Pregnancy or recent delivery Traumatic injury resulting in a deep bruise, lumps, or bone breaks Obesity A family or personal history of varicose veins or blood clots History of cancer, heart disease, stroke, or paralysis Irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) Being 65 years or older Having thicker (more viscous) blood Having high blood viscosity (how thick or sticky your blood is) not only increases your risk of blood clot, it also puts you at higher risk for heart disease, high cholesterol, stroke, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative disease, and diabetes. If you’re concerned about your blood viscosity, request a complete blood count from your doctor.  Blood viscosity determines how your blood flows through your blood vessels, how hard your heart has to work to pump the blood, and the friction caused to your vessels from blood flow.  High viscosity blood can directly affect the amount of oxygen and nutrients that is delivered to your cells and organs. Common Blood Clot Symptoms Aching, tenderness, or pain in arms or legs Redness on the surface of your skin Sweating A spot that feels warmer than the rest of your skin Fatigue Unexplained swelling in limbs If the particles that break loose from a clot end up in your lungs, it’s known as a pulmonary embolism and is an emergency room scenario. You must seek immediate medical attention. You may experience difficulty breathing, a persistent cough (sometimes with blood), pain in your chest, rapid heartbeat, feeling dizzy or faint, or a low-grade fever. Prevent the Dangers of Blood Clots and Improve Blood Viscosity (Naturally) Avoid wearing excessively tight clothing (especially when traveling) Occasionally elevate your legs (6 inches above the level of your heart) Move around for at least half an hour each day Ask your doctor about non-hormonal birth control options Consider compression stockings if you have multiple risks for blood clots Lower the amount of salt in your diet (dump the junk!) During long periods of travel, take time to move or stretch Quit smoking Be cautious of “impact” injuries to your arms or legs Keep your feet flat on the floor while sitting (don’t cross your ankles) Drink plenty of water Get a VieLight for improved blood viscosity! Alternatives to Anticoagulant Drugs Conventional medicine’s response to blood clots is to prescribe an anticoagulant – also known as a blood thinner.  The side effects of these drugs include the inability to stop bleeding if you cut yourself.  If you have a wound that will not clot, you should visit the emergency room and let them know you’re taking a prescription blood thinner. You need to do everything possible to improve your body’s “delivery system” (the blood).  Put an end to high viscosity blood and thin it back to normal.  Improve your heart health, boost the blood flow to your brain, and prevent blood clots. I have a terrific way to reduce your blood viscosity – to get it back to the super fluid it was when you were a youngster in the prime of life! Lower inflammation with low-level laser light administered to the blood.  No one should be without one of these super new devices that will thin your blood and save your life! After a lot of searching, I decided on the VieLight as your best possible option for self-administration of life-saving low-level intra-nasal laser light therapy (L4T).  The device delivers 635 nm frequency light direct into the blood, via the network of nasal capillaries. It is also sufficiently bright to shine a certain amount of light directly to your brain, via the thin skull bones at the back of the nose. The price is outstanding, it’s small enough to slip in your pocket or purse, and most importantly, it is both SAFE and EFFECTIVE. If you’re interested in how to prevent the dangers of blood clots and improve blood viscosity, check out the VieLight here. Prof.

Pain is the number one reason people go to the doctor. Why? Doctors don’t know much about healing! They just dish out painkillers and don’t know how to solve anything. In fact a doctor is the last person I would go to, if I was in pain. You only need to read about the opioid […] The post Pain Is Big Business appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.