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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY with Dr John Barletta
VARICOSE VEINS with Dr Nicholas Kemp
Laughter is the best medicine
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Of the dozens of character strengths, humour has been my number one signature strength for years. I have always enjoyed laughing and goodnatured teasing. Bringing smiles to other people has always been important to me. I take my professional roles seriously, yet seeing the light side of situations, and making jokes can be helpful, especially in trying times. Laughter draws people together and triggers healthy physical and emotional body changes. It strengthens your immune system, elevates mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of anxiety and stress. Laughter enhances intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs, and muscles, and increases the feel-good neurotransmitters that are released in your brain. Watch comedies, have fun with friends, tell jokes, and remember that laughter really is the best medicine!
Before you book in for varicose vein treatment, here are some questions you should ask… • When will you review my treatment? It is important that your treating physician gets you back in to ensure that the treatment has been successful. As each person heals differently, we review patients at least four times in the year following their procedure. • Do you provide compression stockings? International best practice guidelines recommend that class two compression should be worn post-treatment. These garments are often confused with TED stockings or travel socks that can be purchased in pharmacies, however they do not provide the same level of firmness. Ensure that your stockings are the right class, style and are fitted correctly to get the best results. • Will you treat my spider veins? Varicose veins and spider veins do need to be treated separately. Patients are recommended to wait 6-12 months before looking at treating superficial veins to ensure that there is no recurrence of the larger veins. Always ask if the clinic treating you can offer you this complete service. THE LEG VEIN DOCTOR 465 MILTON RD, AUCHENFLOWER P 3720 9912 THELEGVEINDOCTOR.COM
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