Toxic Air causes health problems?

Do you have any of the following conditions?

Case study 1 (age 36)
Illnesses: High blood pressure, high cholesterol, anaemia, pneumonia/bronchitis, asthma, infertility, chronic fatigue, insomnia, depression, multiple chemical disorder, eczema/psoriasis, IBS/Crohn's disease

"My health has become so bad over the last five years that I've only been able to work half the schedule that I used to. My doctor has attributed my illnesses to exposure to fumes and toxic chemicals on planes. I've been off work for eight months and my company has denied me compensation benefits. I'm about to lose my home."

Case study 2 (age 50)
Illnesses: High blood pressure, high cholesterol, anaemia, pneumonia/bronchitis, asthma, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, thyroid disorder, multiple chemical disorder, breast cancer, osteoporosis, chronic sinusitis, tachycardia, peripheral nerve damage, obstructed lungs

"I had 12 years of ill health that was a mystery until I found out about contaminated air. My GP believes all my health problems have been caused by flying and has written 'Aerotoxic Syndrome' on my medical certificate. I have been on sick leave for over a year and my airline has threatened to terminate my contract on three occasions. "

Case study 3 (age 32)
Illnesses: Pneumonia/bronchitis, osteoarthritis

"I experience extreme fatigue after flying. I have ongoing sinus problems and an increase in cold and flu and I am convinced this is related to flying . I have noticed an impairment in simple mental processes such as memory, mental arithmetic and sometimes even finding the words to speak. Before I began flying I considered myself fairly intelligent and articulate."

Reports in the Telegraph this week highlight the problems with recirculating air into the cabin through the engines. The continues the concerns of the National Research Council in their book The Airliner Cabin Environment and the Health of Passengers and Crew which states that well maintained engines should not pose a problem. They go on to say that engines that are not well maintained are a different issue.

One of the main concerns is an organophosphate that is a neuro toxin. This basically screws with your brain and your nervous system. In someone who is in good health with no respiratory problems the body should be able to handle a small dose but anyone with a weakened immune system, weakened respiratory system or who is exposed on a regular basis will start to show health problems.

Even one dose may be enough for someone who's chemical make-up means that their body processes the organophosphate really ineffectively.

It is really difficult to protect against inhalents but one thing that will improve your risk is to ensure that your body is processing any organophosphate in the most effective way possible. This can be done with a Passport4Health treatment.

For more information see our website www.passport4health.co.uk or contact us at info@passport4health.co.uk.

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Increased risk of cataracts

A recent article highlighted again the increased risk that pilots have over developing cataracts. The article - on MedCastle - listed the factors that increase the risk as follows:

Age

Close relatives who have/had cataracts (family history)

Diabetes

Ionizing radiation exposure – airline pilots have an increased risk of nuclear cataracts compared with non-pilots, and that risk is associated with cumulative exposure to cosmic radiation, scientists from the University of Iceland reported.

Long-term exposure to bright sunlight

Long-term use of corticosteroids – many people with asthma rely on inhaled, and sometimes oral, steroids, as do people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A study conducted by the Centre for Vision Research, University of Sydney, Australia, revealed that cataract risk is higher for patients taking these medications.

Previous eye inflammation

Previous eye injury

Exposure to lead – lifetime lead exposure may increase the risk of developing cataracts, scientists from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, USA revealed.

Crystallins loss of function – A specific type of protein (crystallins) begins to lose function as the eye ages. As the protein loses function, small peptides, made of 10 to 15 amino acids, start forming and accelerate cataract formation in the eye, a study revealed

There are several ways to protect against this risk - one would be to take a specialist EyeCare product (BioCare do a good one), and to ensure that any stress around the eye area is dealt with by a passport4health practitioner, as well as wearing sunglasses when necessary and keeping your blood sugar levels stable.

If you want to find out more contact us at info@passport4health.co.uk

"....don't let your health fly away, we provide a safe landing."

Beat jet lag with a 30 minute workout

The following piece seen on the web yesterday gives a 30 minute workout to help beat jet lag and also repeats the information on what food to eat to keep you alert.

Jon Denoris, a fitness expert and consultant at Club 51 in Marylebone, specialises in helping business people get the most out of themselves through fitness and nutrition.“I work with a lot of people who can’t afford to suffer from jet lag,” he says. “I’ve found that 30 minutes is the magic time period to get people in the best shape possible for the day.

It needs to be done as close to arrival time as possible, and in daylight, as natural light combined with exercise is a powerful resynchroniser.”Denoris finds that a brisk aerobic workout – depending on how fit you are – is the most effective way of stimulating catecholamines, the hormones that bolster alertness.

You don’t have to be a regular gym-goer to reap the benefits of Denoris’s programmes. One, which caters to business travellers that complain they never see the cities they travel to, is called Beat Me Back. You walk 15-20 minutes away from your hotel, then retrace your steps, trying to return faster than you walked out.

If you’re going to use the unfamiliar hotel gym, Denoris has created an easy programme called 4,5,6 Reverse. You walk in, choose three cardio machines, and do four minutes on the first, five on the second, six on the third; then reverse and repeat, with six minutes on the first and so on. Do this twice and you’ve kept it interesting for yourself and your muscles, and fit a 30-minute cardio workout in.

Finally, interval training is the most intense and effective: warm up for five minutes, then alternate periods of five minutes high with five minutes low intensity for a total of 30 minutes. You can sprint round the park, or treadmill, or even swim for life in the pool.

To supplement your daily 30-minute cardio workout, Denoris recommends thinking about diet too. A carbohydrate-based meal can help induce sleep, while protein-based meals wake you up and will help with alertness. If you’re flying in from a night flight, go for bacon, eggs and yogurt for breakfast. If you need to sleep, go for pasta. “You can never eliminate jet lag,” reminds Denoris. “But combining exercise with the right mix of protein and carbs can make a big difference.”

For more information on jet lag and how to stay healthy whilst flying regularly go to www.passport4health.co.uk.

"...don't let your health fly away. We provide a safe landing."