Frostbite
Overview
Frostbite is caused by excessive exposure to damp cold (temperatures around freezing) or dry cold (temperatures that are well below freezing).
Types
There are various types of frostbite: Frostnip, which is characterized by hardened and whitened areas on face, ears, fingers, and extremities, as well as peeling of the skin that can occur within 24 to 72 hours, and recurrent bouts of milder cold sensitivity that can last for life; Immersion foot, in which the feet swell, get pale, cold, clammy, and numb, possibly following by later infection and swelling and pain that can persist for years; Frostbite, in which the affected area becomes extremely cold, hard, white, and difficult to feel, and, upon warming up, becomes very itchy, red, swollen, blotchy, and painful; and Hypothermia, which is characterized by lethargy, poor coordination, mental confusion and irritability, hallucinations, slowed respiration and heart rate, and even death.
To prevent all forms of frostbite, avoid conditions that increase your risk to cold injury. These include anemia, drug or alcohol excess, exhaustion and hunger, and impaired circulation secondary to other diseases. The very young and the elderly are also more at risk, and therefore should take special care in protecting themselves against exposure to the cold.
Note: Hypothermia occurs when the body cannot maintain its normal temperature. Signs of hypothermia usually begins with shivering and continues with other mental and physical symptoms. If someone who may have been exposed to the cold for too long shows the following symptoms, take action immediately:
- Shivering (note: in severe hypothermia, shivering will cease)
- Exhaustion
- Slurred speech, memory loss
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Infants: Bright red and cold skin, very low energy
Caution: In all cases of hypothermia, seek prompt medical attention as soon as possible.
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- Drink plenty of warm beverages throughout the day and evening.
- Avoid alcohol as it inhibits circulation.
- Eat a balanced diet with proteins and minerals to rebuild new tissue and include vitamin c rich foods such as grapefruit, oranges, kiwis, cabbage and kale to help speed up healing.
It is important to not add toxicity to your system when your body is trying to heal so try to adhere to the following:
- Do not consume any artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda, NutraSweet or Aspartame.
- Do not consume high fructose corn syrup or mono-sodium glutamate.
- Do not drink any carbonated beverages.
- Avoid all fast food restaurants.
- Avoid all canned food.
- Eliminate conventional dairy products. The best dairy products are raw, unpasteurised and homogenised dairy from grass fed cows. If this is unavailable, then buy organic dairy.
- Avoid conventional beef. The best beef is organic grass fed beef. www.grasslandbeef.com/StoreFront.bok?affld=104400 The second best is organic meat; this includes beef, veal, lamb, chicken and turkey.
Supplements:
- Vitamin B complex and cayenne capsules can help to restore lost circulation.
- Niacin is good for healthy skin.
- Gotu kola helps to heal tissue damage.
Prescription and non-prescription medication:
What non-prescription and prescription drugs are you taking? Your non-prescription and prescription are partially the reason that you have this illness or disease – you need to get off these medications but do so only under the guidance of a licensed health care practitioner.
We know that when the body is out of balance, energy doesn’t flow, leading to blockages and eventually dis-ease. Here are some things you can do to combat stress and restore balance:
- Go to a Dr Morter BEST (Bio-Energetic Synchronisation Technique) Practitioner.
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- Reiki healing is very powerful in releasing stress and emotional baggage. Find a practitioner here.
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) has had remarkable results in dissolving stress. Find a local practitioner here (link) or go to www.thetappingsolution.com orwww.tftrx.com
- Try Hypnotherapy to relax the mind. Find a practitioner here.
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Treating immediate effects of frostbite www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/367/general-health-and-fitness/frostbite.html
Heal Your Body and Raise Your Consciousness – Qigong (from August 2012 newsletter)
Health Care that Won’t Cost You a Single Penny – EFT (June 2012 newsletter)
Video
Frostbite warning signs www.dailymotion.com/video/xnsu5a_frostbite-warning-signs-treatment_news
How to treat frostbite www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTHvGoxTkUw
Chinese Medicine heals the after effects of frostbite www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AcmaoRuu9s
Research
Aloe vera, a good treatment for frostbite:
www.bastyrcenter.org/content/view/416/
www.naturalnews.com/037067_aloe_vera_medical_science_skin_conditions.html
Further Information
Aloe Vera : ” The Medicine Plant ” by Dr.Peter Granville Atherton and Rosalynd Skinner
The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing by Kenneth S. Cohen
Healing With Whole Foods – Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition, by Paul Pitchford
Qi Gong Fire & Water (with Matthew Cohen) [DVD]
Aloe Vera : ” The Medicine Plant ” by Dr.Peter Granville Atherton and Rosalynd Skinner
The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing by Kenneth S. Cohen
Healing With Whole Foods – Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition, by Paul Pitchford
Qi Gong Fire & Water (with Matthew Cohen) [DVD]
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