The circulation of blood around the body is key to one’s health.

The risks of developing poor circulation increase: with age; medical conditions such as diabetes, where the blood vessels below the knee often become narrow and restrict blood flow preventing wounds from healing and may cause serious foot complications; prolonged sitting/standing or immobility; heredity/genetics of vascular disease; heart attack or stroke; smoking or obesity.

This makes it difficult for the body to return blood to the heart from the legs and feet, resulting in foot and leg pain, swollen feet and ankles and cramps.

Specific medical devices whereby both bare feet are placed on foot pads use electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to stimulate nerves, causing muscles to contract and release to pump the blood back to the heart. Their use may improve circulation in the foot and legs, reduction in swelling in feet and calves and relief from aches and pains.

These devices are unsuitable for persons: fitted with a pacemaker or automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator (AICD); in the first trimester of pregnancy; patients being treated for, or have symptoms of, an existing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) clot; or under 16 years of age.

If one suffers long-term or chronic conditions, they should consult their healthcare professional before using such devices.

Circulation Booster®v3 and Revitive®IX are distributed by Chemimart Ltd. Tel: 2149 2212.

Going sugar free

Devon, established since 1982, added the Healthline range in 2005, offering sugar-free products and water crackers with omega 3 & 6. Recently, it launched Cereal Treats, with cranberries and honey, milk and chocolate flavours.

Devon products are manufactured by Consolidated Biscuit Co. Ltd which is BRC certified. Visit www.cbiscuits. com or visit their Facebook for more information.