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Peripheral Neuropathy - Home Exercise to Relieve the Burning Sensation in Feet

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:20:57 GMT

Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body. Your peripheral nervous system sends information from your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) to the rest of your body. The peripheral nerves also send sensory information to the central nervous system. This condition can result from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, inherited causes and exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes is diabetes. People with peripheral neuropathy generally describe the pain as stabbing, burning, tingling or numbness. In many cases, symptoms improve, especially if caused by a treatable condition. Medications can reduce the pain of peripheral neuropathy.

While we are ready to launch our New Neuro Cream which helps you get relief from these symptoms of burning, tingling & numbness, unfortunately, we are not able to ship the cream to your door step due to the lock down. So here is a simple exercise that you can try at home, which will help you to a good extent and find relief.

Maintain & Strengthen Your Immunity – A recipe from my mother for Diabetics

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:44:46 GMT

If you have a weak immune system due to diabetes, that doesn’t mean you are doomed to a life of chronic illness. There are ways you can strengthen your immune system. One way is to exercise at home. Exercise is a drug-free money-free option, & isn’t just for those who have a poor immune system. It treats a variety of health problems and may bolster your health. Physical activity improves immunity.

The primary way physical activity strengthens the immune system is by getting individuals to engage in regular exercise, which promotes cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular health contributes to a healthy immune system. For example, Physical activity may help flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways. This may reduce your chance of getting a cold, flu, or other illness. The brief rise in body temperature during and right after exercise may prevent bacteria from growing. Exercise slows down the release of stress hormones. Some stress increases the chance of illness. Hence, we could say that lower stress hormones may protect against illness.

To optimize immunity, it is recommended that we have a healthy diet and proper sleep in addition to consistent physical activity. India is a nation with highly potent medicinal plants. The Western Ghat belt of India is blessed with rich soil and fertility. The dense forests with active wildlife has helped preserve and maintain it’s true value of richness. This is how our clients around the world get the benefit of the solution towards their wound healing through GoHeal Ointment. www.goheal.co

But this article is not about wounds. It is about maintaining the immunity of our clients who have diabetes. The diabetic condition as we are aware of, hampers our immune system, being susceptible to illness. But simple home care and home made concoctions can help build you up, and remember, this helps in healing your wounds faster. Most of you are using GoHeal Ointment for your wounds, and additionally this homemade concoction could accelerate your wound healing as well, while maintaining & strengthening your dear Immune System. I call it “Dear” because these body organs are our body’s border soldiers who fight against invaders (viruses)

Ingredients:
1. Tulsi Leaves – 10 (Indian Holy Basil – Botanical Name: Ocimum Tenuiflorum)
2. Honey – 1 Teaspoon
3. Scraped Raw Ginger – 1/2 inch
4. Turmeric Powder – ¼ Teaspoon
5. Lemon Juice – ½ Teaspoon

Method: Boil 150 ML water & add scraped ginger into it. Allow it to boil for 2 minutes. Add turmeric powder and let it boil for another minute. Turn off the flame and add crushed Tulsi leaves to the mixture and leave this for 10 minutes with the pan lid closed. Strain the decoction and let it cool for 30 minutes. Add lemon and honey to the concoction after it has cooled down.
Dosage: Drink 3 times a day (1 hour after each meal)

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5 important tips to avoid blisters on your feet if you have diabetes.

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:02:29 GMT

In addition to following a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water while enjoying the summers, these tips will help you maintain the health of your feet:

1. Avoid wearing ill-fitting shoes or restrictive socks that can block blood flow to the feet and lower legs. Always remember: Never go barefoot! Always wear shoes.

2. Perform preventative foot care every day by washing your feet with mild soap and warm water, drying your feet thoroughly, and removing moisture between your toes using a dry cloth. Constant dampness between the toes promotes fungal infections, open wounds, and skin ulcers, water bubbles (blisters)

3. Ensure your toenails are trimmed to prevent them from cutting your skin or developing into ingrown toenails. Cut your toenails straight across but not too short. File your toenails with an emery board to remove snags that could catch on socks and tear the nail away from the toe.

4. Sprinkle some anti fungal powder in your socks and shoes to absorb excess moisture before engaging in physical activity.

5. Apply GoHeal Ointment every night to your feet from the shin to your toes as preventative care for diabetic feet. It helps in maintaining healthy foot skin and promotes efficient blood circulation to hydrate your feet with nutrients while you are sleeping. This takes you to healthy feet for your next day.

Even the smallest wounds affecting the feet of diabetics require immediate attention using proper foot care for diabetics. Talk to us about GoHeal www.goheal.co to get your wound care ointment delivered to your front door, to promote wound healing at home.

How do I clean a wound?

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:39:51 GMT

You will want to see this video if you have wounds because of Varicose Veins

No matter how much I talk about wound hygiene, it is always never enough. One of the most important thing to know is the way to clean your leg if you are suffering from wounds due to a Varicose Vein condition. The next is the application of GoHeal Ointment and bandaging appropriately to ensure blood circulation. View this video and follow the steps, and you will be glad you did it.

The video has been taken in real time, so please pardon the background sound of vehicles.

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With you in your pain,
Sheryl Colaco

BED SORES: WHAT WE SHOULD KNOW!

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:30:31 GMT

Bed sores can affect people who spend a long time in one position, for example, because of paralysis, illness, old age, or frailty. Also known as pressure ulcers and pressure sores, bed sores can happen when there is friction or unrelieved pressure on one part of the body. People who cannot make even small movements are at risk of pressure sores. The sores can affect any part of the body, but the bony areas around the elbows, knees, heels, coccyx, and ankles are more susceptible. Bedsores are treatable, but, if treatment comes too late, they can lead to fatal complications. The prevalence of pressure sores in INDIA alone is estimated to range from 20.8% - 24% as per WHO.

Pressure sores develop in 4 stages:

The skin will look red and feel warm to the touch. It may be itchy.
There may be a painful open sore or a blister, with discolored skin around it.
A crater-like appearance develops, due to tissue damage below the skin's surface.
Severe damage to skin and tissue, possibly with infection. Muscles, bones, and tendons may be visible.

An infected sore takes longer to heal, and the infection can spread elsewhere in the body.

PREVENTION

Moving the patient at least every 15-20 minutes for wheelchair users and at every 45 minutes for people in bed. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Daily skin inspections
Keeping the skin healthy and dry
Maintaining good nutrition to enhance overall health and wound healing
Quitting smoking
Exercises! even if they must be carried out in bed, with assistance, as they improve circulation.

HEAL THEM WITH GOHEAL

The following steps could be taken to avoid & treat the prevalence of Bed Sores:

Remove the pressure from the sore by moving the patient or using foam pads or pillows to prop up parts of the body.

Clean the wound: Wounds may be gently washed with water and a mild soap. Apply GoHeal Ointment www.goheal.co and bandage the wound.

Control incontinence as far as possible.

Remove dead tissue: A wound does not heal well if dead or infected tissue is present, so debridement is necessary. Apply GoHeal www.goheal.co after debridement and wound cleaning and then dress the bed sore.

Apply dressing: GoHeal www.goheal.co protects the wound, promotes regeneration of healthy tissues and accelerates healing. Dressing should be changed once every 24 hours.

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Taking Care of Our Feet During Monsoon Seasons

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:05:47 GMT

I walked into our GoHeal Wound & Burn Care Center this morning, as I do everyday & immediately met with all our wound patients who had arrived to show themselves to our wound specialists at the center.

While I met with all and looked at every wound along with our doctors, a pattern hit my mind.

Wounds appeared similar. The odour from the wound was also quite similar, along with the edema oozing. We observed this pattern since the beginning of July 2019 and realised that history was repeating itself from what we saw last July 2018.

We then figured out that all wounds that the diabetics were coming in with, were due to the rising humidity levels in the air as well as rain water. So, folks please remember that PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN FINDING A CURE. Ensure your feet are always well protected from wetness & from rain water. It is impossible to be a 100% safe for this, so I recommend each of us to dry our feet as soon as we can. Dry them well (after a thorough wash with clean water and a soap - any bathing soap should help if you don’t have an ongoing bacterial infection)

Husbands, please inspect your wives feet at the end of the day. Wives, do so with your husbands feet. Sons and daughters, Please ensure you don’t go to bed without inspecting your dad/ mom/ grandpa/ grandma’s feet at the end of each day. At the least observed cut, or skin color changes, take action to prevent aggravation.

This way, I am positive that we will see lesser wounded patients coming in to get treated with us, because you have taken better care of yourselves and your loved ones.

For more information please visit www.goheal.co or call ‭+91 98454 95569‬.

Sheryl Colaço
Colaço Healthcare Pvt Ltd

4 stages in wound healing

Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

When ever you get a wound, it may be a smallest scratch on your body or a chronic wound, every wound goes through 4 stages of healing

Hemostasis Phase

Haemostasis is the process of the wound being closed by clotting. Haemostasis starts when blood leaks out of the body. The first step of Haemostasis is when blood vessels constrict to restrict the blood flow. Next, platelets stick together in order to seal the break in the wall of the blood vessel. Finally, coagulation occurs and reinforces the platelet plug with threads of fibrin which are like a molecular binding agent. The Haemostasis stage of wound healing happens very quickly. The platelets adhere to the sub-endothelium surface within seconds of the rupture of a blood vessel's epithelial wall. After that, the first fibrin strands begin to adhere in about sixty seconds. As the fibrin mesh begins, the blood is transformed from liquid to gel through pro-coagulants and the release of prothrombin. The formation of a thrombus or clot keeps the platelets and blood cells trapped in the wound area. The thrombus is generally important in the stages of wound healing but becomes a problem if it detaches from the vessel wall and goes through the circulatory system, possibly causing a stroke, pulmonary embolism or heart attack.

Inflammatory Phase

Inflammation is the second stage of wound healing and begins right after the injury when the injured blood vessels leak transudate (made of water, salt, and protein) causing localized swelling. Inflammation both controls bleeding and prevents infection. The fluid engorgement allows healing and repair cells to move to the site of the wound. During the inflammatory phase, damaged cells, pathogens, and bacteria are removed from the wound area. These white blood cells, growth factors, nutrients and enzymes create the swelling, heat, pain and redness commonly seen during this stage of wound healing. Inflammation is a natural part of the wound healing process and only problematic if prolonged or excessive.

Proliferative Phase

The proliferative phase of wound healing is when the wound is rebuilt with new tissue made up of collagen and extracellular matrix. In the proliferative phase, the wound contracts as new tissues are built. In addition, a new network of blood vessels must be constructed so that the granulation tissue can be healthy and receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients. Myofibroblasts cause the wound to contract by gripping the wound edges and pulling them together using a mechanism similar to that of smooth muscle cells. In healthy stages of wound healing, granulation tissue is pink or red and uneven in texture. Moreover, healthy granulation tissue does not bleed easily. Dark granulation tissue can be a sign of infection , ischemia, or poor perfusion. In the final phase of the proliferative stage of wound healing, epithelial cells resurface the injury. It is important to remember that epithelialization happens faster when wounds are kept moist and hydrated. Generally, when occlusive or semiocclusive dressings are applied within 48 hours after injury, they will maintain correct tissue humidity to optimize epithelialization.

Maturation Phase

Also called the remodeling stage of wound healing, the maturation phase is when collagen is remodeled from type III to type I and the wound fully closes. The cells that had been used to repair the wound but which are no longer needed are removed by apoptosis, or programmed cell death. When collagen is laid down during the proliferative phase, it is disorganized and the wound is thick. During the maturation phase, collagen is aligned along tension lines and water is reabsorbed so the collagen fibers can lie closer together and cross-link. Cross-linking of collagen reduces scar thickness and also makes the skin area of the wound stronger. Generally, remodeling begins about 21 days after an injury and can continue for a year or more. Even with cross-linking, healed wound areas continue to be weaker than uninjured skin, generally only having 80% of the tensile strength of unwounded skin.