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Editorial : Victoria Health » Up, Up And Away With Flying Feet!

So why do feet swell when you fly? – I’m afraid this is another of those wonderful age related phenomenon that is not just a hazard of flying as many of you know!

Feet can swell for a number of reasons, excess weight, poor circulation, pregnancy, bone or joint injury, medication related or, as often as in the case of flying, from prolonged sitting in one position.

Swollen legs whilst flying, is very common and should not for the main part be serious. It occurs from inactivity; sitting for long periods with little movement causing the blood to pool in the lower legs and veins and the associated fluid in the blood leaving the veins and entering the soft tissues of the lower legs, feet and ankles’.

So what’s the best way to manage this, to minimise the discomfort, and appearance of feet and legs that you feel you want to hide!

Surprisingly, there are a number of things that can be done to help. Holistic therapies such as acupuncture of the feet, both as a preventive and treatment measure are massively under-rated. It is so quick and easy to administer and excellent too for anyone suffering from lymph- oedema. We have seen patients at our foot clinics that have had their lives turned around after just a few acupuncture treatments, and the results are even more impressive when combined with manipulation of the joints as a holistic, pain free therapy. Patients who have avoided wearing skirts for years due to the swelling have had a new lease of life!

As a foot professional it really is satisfying to see how this can turn around. Therefore, if when flying you are prone to excess swelling, it really is worth considering preventive treatments, a couple of sessions just before you fly will make all the difference. It is also well worth you trying our Margaret Dabbs Hydrating Foot Soak with Emu Oil, as this has excellent anti- inflammatory qualities as well providing relief for tired, swollen throbbing feet.

Swollen feet as a general circulatory issue can be brought on just by wear and tear changes in the joints as we age, giving rise to joint stiffness which will in turn reduce the levels of shock absorbency in the feet and therefore impair circulation. Emu Oil has many benefits, one of which is that it helps to reduce bone and joint inflammation and patients have reported a reduction in stiffness of joints following the use of our Emu Oil products, and indeed many have also used the products on their hands for stiffness and arthritic joints, again as a palliative and holistic measure which will not in any way compromise any medication that may be prescribed by your doctor.

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