Deep venous thrombosis

What you need to know:

Apart from all the medical reasons given above, DVT has been in the news a great deal recently because of the high risks of this serious problem developing on long-haul air flights. But this isn’t a new condition; it has been well known among those with an interest in aviation medicine for many years.

DVT isn’t only associated with flying, however. It doesn’t matter if you travel by car, coach or train, sitting for more than four or five hours without movement increases the risk of thrombosis. It’s true, however, because of pressurisation and dehydration, the risks are greater when flying.

These simple tips will greatly decrease your chances of getting DVT:

The most useful Supplements:

  • Antioxidants

1 to 2 capsules per day

  • Bioflavanoids

500mg to 1,000mg per day

  • Vitamin A

15,000iu per day

  • Vitamin C

1gm to 3gm per day

  • Vitamin E

400iu to 800iu per day

The most useful Herbs:

  • Garlic

3gm to 4gm per day

  • Ginger

1gm to 3gm per day

  • Gotu kola

3gm to 4gm per day

  • White Willow

1gm to 2gm per day


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