I've been having some leg problems and having consulted Dr Google, I think it's to do with poor circulation.
So, what to do? Again I consulted Dr Google about how to treat it, and he came-up with a few suggestions. Firstly Olive oil, I must drink a large spoonful of good quality unfiltered oil every day. Secondly I must consume 80% cocoa solids dark Chocolate daily. And thirdly I have to drink Green tea.
Hardly a punishment in all three cases, so I am happy to follow his advice.
I've always consumed different oils; usually Walnut oil. I have also always liked good quality dark Chocolate. And as for the Green Tea, I've drunk it on and off for years; I like it.
The particular Tea I drink is called Black Dragon Pearls Tea (top picture). Small 'pearls' of green leaf tea that unfurl when combined with boiled water. Only a few 'pearls' are used and I strain the leaves away before drinking. It's a very pleasantly flavoured tea, and if it's doing me some good at the same time as tasting good, then I am very happy.
I'll give it a month to see if I notice any benefits, then if not I 'might' consult a different doctor. However, I have great confidence in Dr Google; he's become my doctor of choice, and no need to visit his surgery!
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I don't have a lot of confidence in Dr Google, though he is good for a laugh now and again.
Ginger is good for the circulation, you can get ginger teabags or add grated ginger to recipes, garlic is also a good blood cleanser according to one of the "health" books I own and I would think clean blood flows better, so give that a try too, add garlic to anything you like. Apple cider vinegar is recommended in an old "Folk Medicine" book I found in a yard sale years ago.
I do drink diluted Cider Vinegar; my mother always did too.
Before Christmas, last year I spent 2 days in hospital. I was told to make an appointment to visit my Dr upon discharge. I tried to book an appointment but no luck, I tried for a coup!e of months and eventually gave up.
yes, thats the problem actually getting an appointment. Don't give up. I recently had a procedure at hospital , which ruled out cancer. But my follow up appointment to decide treatment isn't for approx 20 weeks.( they will let me know) they said. Mind you I had been trying to get an appointment and then a referal since February. Don't give up.
I'm not actually sure if my doctor's surgery is still running. The last time I went there was a sign on the door saying 're-opening on September 6th', that was about a week ago and it was still closed. I don't expect anything of them these days; they're usually on strike.
The government spends vast amounts on the NHS, the doctor's are very well paid, yet the system is a total mess. I think they need to start again from scratch.
The surgery I go to seems to me to run very well indeed (I had my jabs there yesterday) If I wish to discuss something I ask for a telephone appointment and get it the same day. Because I am housebound if I ring I get a house call either that day or the next after a teleephone call from a doctor to discuss how urgent it is. I thinnk we are very lucky here but so many folk complain at being 'number 15 in the telephone queue - what do they expect? There are many retired folk up here in this beautiful countryside and retired folk means more calls to the doctor.
Good luck.
My wife was complaining yesterday that she can't speak to anyone at her bank, I find the NHS even worse. My bank closed my branch without even telling me, now it seem that my surgery has done the same. No wonder I have to consult Dr Google.
It's surprising that you have problems with your legs because you walk Billy twice a day, so have the recommended amount of exercise to help circulation.
As to doctor's appointments, listening to UK friends complain or praise, it seems very much to depend upon where you live. Sad, when you think that the NHS used to be the envy of the world.
Thanks, I'll need it.
Good luck with the home remedies and the doctor.
How much of each one do you have to consume before it makes a difference?
I've sacked Dr Google after it diagnosed me with tennis elbow, but it turned out to be septic arthritis that landed me in the emergency room and a 3 day hospital stay. I consult Dr ChatGPT instead. :)
My husband also has circulation issues in his legs and has found compression socks to be helpful. He has both the socks and also sometimes uses the compression leg sleeves. They do seem to help.
I wear my flight socks. Also leg massage is excellent. I have given up with Dr Google, but green tea isn't going to hurt you.
It is very sad that the NHS is in such a bad way, and it's not being helped by the doctors going on strike which leads to even longer waiting lists.
I really don't know. A 'reasonable' amount I guess!!!
I'm still in shorts, but when I start to wear long trousers I will probably try the compression socks.
All three suggested remedies certainly won't make things worse. I'll give it a month to see if I notice any difference.
I had aches in my legs, numbness tingling I was told was due to ‘poor circulation’ - turned out I have Lumbar Stenosis, a narrowing of the spine!
I am told AI is going to bring improvements to the medical field. Today the PC doctors are overwhelmed and in short supply. Like you, I consult online resources too. My requirement is the articles are written by an MD. The National Library of Medicine (PUBMED online) is a good source. Up-To-Date, is another medical database and can be found at many hospital medical libraries (at home access is limited). You can search topics easily with these databases. Also, set search limits using the current year or the last few years. Otherwise PUBMED will list articles going back to the 1950's. I find using both traditional and holistic medicine there is some cross-over. Regarding veins, a friend recently had a day surgery to (laser) remove veins which were painful and causing circulation issues.
Any treatment that includes chocolate has to be good at our age.
"just the right amount"
Mine is combined with Sciatica. Very annoying.
The net is very comprehensive with medical data. I never just consult one page, but always look at several from reliable sources, and compare.
Absolutely. I'm not feeling any effects as yet, maybe I need to eat more!
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