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[cy-cyborg]

Tips for Writing and Drawing Amputees: Bandaged Stumps

When writing and drawing amputee characters, unless your character only just lost their limb, they don't need to wear a bandage over their stumps.

to be clear, eda's depiction in the show was fine, since she'd only just lost her arm and went (presumably) without any medical attention, but because the show didn't have much time to show her afterwards, I've noticed a tendency of the fandom to draw her wearing the bandage permanently, so that's why I'm picking on her for my example lol.

It's a bit of a trope at this point, and I think it comes from one of a few different places:

Amputees do wear bandages on their stumps, but usually only for the first 6-12 weeks post-amputation, sometimes longer if the amputation was a result of a burn. It's possible people saw this though and assumed it was permanent.

Most amputees wear a sock made of either cotton or silicone under their prosthetics to provide them with some extra padding. These socks, called liners, often stick out from the top of the prosthetic socket and could possibly be mistaken for a bandage from a distance.

Some amputees will wear compression garments for a few months to a few years after their amputations which could also be mistaken for a bandage from a distance. These garments are designed to stop swelling and reduce phantom pain, but they aren't bandages.

Stumps get cold easier because their circulation typically isn't as good as the rest of the body, so some amputees will wear socks over them even if they aren't wearing a prosthetic to keep warm, which again could be mistaken for a bandage from a distance.

This one is funny, but in my experience unfortunately, it's the most common: people think the end of an amputee's stump is just a perpetual open wound that never heals. Meaning to avoid "gore" it needs to be covered. I've met fully grown adults who believed this until I showed up to work/uni without my prosthetics or socks on.

People are uncomfortable with seeing an uncovered stump and so put bandages over it to avoid confronting their biases.

Some combination of these points.

But yeah, unless your amputee has only just lost their limb in the last few weeks, they don't need a bandage.

The ironic thing too, is that for most amputees, bandaging a stump is nearly impossible. I've been in and out of hospital since I was 1 year old and only ever met 3 nurses and no doctors/surgeons who could successfully bandage my stump in a way that the bandage would even stay on. This is because stumps are usually tapered in shape (meaning they are wider at the top, closer to the body, and thinner at the bottom), so gravity will pull the bandage off 9 times out of 10.

On a final note: it's ok to show your amputee's stump, it's not gore, there's no blood, it just looks like a regular limb that just stops early. In fact, if you are writing/creating anything for kids or that is likely to be seen by kids, I encourage you to show your amputee's stumps at least once. I used to work on a disability awareness program for kids, and I lost count of the amount of times kids were terrified of me, because they all expected my leg to be bloody and gory. For a lot of kids, I was their first real-life exposure to an amputee, meaning they'd never even heard of people like me, or they had seen an amputee on TV, but because the show went out of its way to avoid showing the person's stump, they assumed it must have been because there was "something scary at the end" that they weren't supposed to see (kids are surprisingly perceptive, they will pick up on stuff like that without you realising). And scared kids aren't good at articulating why they're scared, and would often say really mean or hurtful things to me. I knew not to take it personally and learned how to handle those situations, but not everyone is used to dealing with kids. For a new amputee (or anyone who's less confident in their disability), the kinds of things those kids would say could be absolutely confidence destroying. I never blame the kids, it's not their fault, but the whole situation could have been avoided if they had seen people like us before they had the chance to hear the wrong info. Good representation like this can be the difference between a kid crying, making throw-up sounds and calling an amputee "disgusting monsters" (all things I've had kids do/say) and them just being like "oh ok, cool."

[thegalaxys-edge]

full hearts

The Bad Batch x GN!Reader (pre- established relationship, reader is referred to as Doc)

a/n: i started writing this 5 months ago and finally got around to finishing it. really i just want to give these boys forhead kisses and ramen, so this is that. ⋆˙⟡♡

sum: after a long mission, you decide to cook the Batch a good meal (pre o66)

warnings: none, just fluff :)

wc: 4k

-✰- reblogs are appreciated! -✰-

You sigh, depositing your small duffle at the entrance as the door slides shut; sagging your body back, you rest your head on the durasteel behind you, letting it cool your mind and the headache pounding at your temples. 

The apartment is fairly warm and midafternoon sunlight gleams through the small window, heating a well worn, second hand couch. It isn't much and it’s far from luxurious, but the small throw blankets and odd wall decorations made it feel like home.

You’d honestly meant to be back yesterday when you got in from a long series of missions as the field medic with Clone Force 99, but a quick, frantic call from a friend in the medical center had those plans changing rapidly. Instead of catching up on sleep (that you desperately needed), you ran to pick up two shifts, working from the late hour of night when you arrived until noon the next day, when a supervisor insisted you take some time off. And then you stayed another two hours. 

Removing yourself from your slumped position on the wall, you haphazardly drag your duffle and gear to one of the two bedrooms in the apartment and sling it onto a low-to-the-floor, but quite comfortable, bed.

The apartment was actually one you shared- as if anyone could afford to live on Coruscant alone, even in the mid-levels. Your other three roommates are a few field medics who you’d met in basic training, before you each got paired with your individual squads, and currently they are all off-world on separate assignments. In a way it’s disappointing to come home to a completely empty space, but right now you welcome the silence.

Your bed is calling your name after having no sleep in maker-knows how long, but the stronger part of your mind tells you that you need a shower and food desperately. 

You grab a set of clean civvies and head to the ‘fresher to scrub the dirt and dust and blood of the last mission from your skin. The soft smelling soap being luxury you dearly missed. 

By the time you feel sufficiently clean (plus several minutes to just enjoy the hot water) you towel off and get dressed, feeling slightly less exhausted and slightly more motivated to grab food. You know without looking that the pantry and chiller will both be near empty, a result of the constant circulation of late-shift workers not wanting to cook and the equal desire to not come back to the smell of spoiled food after a long mission. 

Slipping on socks and a pair of boots, you grab a bag and some credits to head to the nearby market. Ideas of pasta seem to float to the front of your mind as you lock the apartment behind you and walk out of the complex.

The sun is not fully set on Coruscant, leaving the lower area in a dim haze. The air is cooling down, but overall refreshing with a not completely pleasant, but familiar scent. It felt like home, or as close to home as you could have. 

You clutch your bag close under your arm and let yourself focus on the bustle of the city around you. It was very overwhelming when you first moved to Coruscant, with its nearly infinite cityscape and trillions of individuals with their own lives swirling around you, but now your feet move on autopilot with your understanding of the sectors layout, and instead you can enjoy the excitement constantly thrumming in the streets.

In a small gap in the crowd, you spot a familiar color scheme that has you pausing your sure-footed stride. Through the passing bodies, you could spot none other than your squadmates, picking their way past a large group of vendors. You’re almost hesitant to interrupt their time off and instead plan to slip back into the crowd, hopefully unnoticed, when you lock eyes with Hunter, who had been dutifully surveying their surroundings while his brothers were locked in discussion.

You awkwardly raise a hand in greeting and offer him a small smile, which he returns. Seeing the shift in Hunter’s focus quickly grabs the attention of the rest of the squad. Wrecker’s face lights up as he barrels his way through the crowd of pedestrians, who desperately dodge to clear a path for him, and wraps you in a tight hug.

Your hands scramble to find purchase on his shoulders as he lifts you well off the ground and you let yourself tuck your face into his neck to disguise your wide grin. By the time he releases you, you can feel a gentle heat rising in your cheeks, and you let a sly greeting slip out.

“Long time no see, eh?” You calculate it had been roughly 17 standard hours.

Crosshair is, surprisingly, the first to respond.

 “You look well,” he snarks in a tone that clearly teases the opposite. You scoff at his comment, but in all honesty, you probably are a sight to behold right now- haphazardly dressed, hair still damp from the shower, smiling like an idiot in the middle of a Coruscanti market. 

“Maker, thanks Cross-“ you start, unable to stop the laugh bubbling up at the sight of Echo swatting his arm.

“You’re a di’kut, Cross.” 

Said di’kut removed the toothpick that, til recently, resided at the corner of his mouth, and flicked in back at Echo, whose face scrunched into a, frankly adorable, frown.

“So,” Hunter started, clearly over the antics of his brothers, “what are you doing out? Thought you had plans to ‘sleep until our next mission.’” He quoted your last conversation back at you.

Well, that had been the plan. 

“Plans change.” You didn’t need to tell them you haven’t slept since the mission, “What are you doing out?”

“Looking for some good food!” Wrecker burst with a clap on your back.

“That time isn’t it? I'm out for the same thing. Where are you headed?”

“We are currently unsure, most Coruscant establishments are..” Tech hesitated, choosing his words, “Less than welcoming.”

You frown, tamping down the anger that quickly sparked in your chest. You are well acquainted with the prejudice that cropped up in all sectors of the city. Hells, there were more shops allowing droids than clones at this point, and both the GAR and the Senate seem disinclined to stop the blatant discrimination. But falling into a rant about that wasn’t productive right now. You had more than enough experience avoiding discriminatory stalls to know the best food joints that were open to all, and your primary mission shifted to getting these boys some good food. And then your mouth was moving faster than your brain could filter.

“Well I could probably point out a few stands or-“ you paused, catching your words in time. You could cook for them. That seemed too forward. Sure you all got along well, even Crosshair had shifted from outright mean to more lighthearted jeering in your conversations, but that doesn’t mean they’d want to spend their limited time off with you. That, and they’d be in your apartment, which somehow felt quite personal, despite the limited time you spent there. Anxiety twists in your stomach.

“Or?” Tech prompted, clearly not willing to let your sentence end prematurely. The Batch was looking at you expectantly, but there was something else. They looked… happy. Relaxed in a way that you never saw on missions. Maybe you were overthinking it, it would just be dinner, and you trust them to say no if they aren't interested. Besides, with how much work they have over endless missions, it might be nice to enjoy a warm meal.

You purse your lips and summon some courage.

“Well, if you’d like, you could come over to my place and I could cook something up.” You will yourself not to shy away from their gaze. 

“Really!?” Wrecker all but yells, voice overlapping with Hunters' attempt to reject your offer.

“We wouldn’t wanna trouble you, it’s not exactly easy to feed five troopers.”

“It wouldn't be any trouble, I wouldn't have offered if it would be. But if you aren’t interested, I understand, I don't want to impose or anything…”

Hunter studied you for a moment, hand absentmindedly scrubbing the back of his neck; he must have found what he was looking for because he turned to exchange glances with the rest of the squad, each of them giving a subtle nod, barring Wrecker who looked quite eager. He turned back to you, apparently satisfied.

“Well then, what’s for dinner, Doc?”

You grinned at him, letting the nerves shift into excitement.

“Well,” you considered for a moment, “I was thinking ramen would be great.” 

At Hunters’ agreement, Wrecker practically knocks Tech over to lift you up into his arms again. By the time your feet touch the ground, Echo has his lips pursed with concern.

“What is ramen?”

“It is a savory broth and noodle dish served in many stylized ways, often with various meats, proteins, and vegetables,” Tech states, adjusting the rims of his goggles before looking up from his data pad.

You nod in agreement, “I’ll need to pick up a few things, but there's an outdoor market just nearby.”

Falling into a pod-like formation, you lead the group a few streets over, all the while listening to Echo recount some of the worst foods he's suffered through during his time with the 501st, including an especially slimy seafood soup. He concluded that he was not particularly fond of dishes that look back at you.

Together you meander your way through several stores, picking out broth, noodles, a protein that Hunter seemed particularly interested in trying, and various vegetables, all of which Tech was keen on discussing. At some point you linked arms with Echo, who insisted on carrying the grocery bag. 

When all the supplies have been collected, you pick your way back to the apartment complex. It’s a short walk away and all the while you exchange easy conversation with the squad. On missions, you try to stay professional and keep your focus in the way you were taught during basic training, despite the Batch’s often successful attempts at breaking down your walls. However, without the tension of impending injury or death clouding your thoughts, you let yourself relax. 

You point out your building to the group, scanning your key card to get in. A sharp prick of nerves rocks your stomach as you make your way into the lift, dampening the lighthearted mood that had gathered during your time at the market. Logically, there was no reason to worry, after all, you’ve already sacrificed all privacy and personal space when you crowd on the Marauder for missions. That never made you nervous, in fact, you've even teased your squad, mostly Tech, about how you were claiming partial ownership over his pride and joy of a shuttle; but somehow this felt more personal, like you were letting them into a new part of your life. Which, in a way, you were.

Crosshair, having either impeccable timing or just catching onto your nerves, slides an arm to the railing on the opposite side of your body, placing him close behind you, and effectively shifting your mind from any worries you were having to the way he was nearly wrapped around your body. Then, without any warning, he jams his boney fingers into your side, causing you to yelp in surprise. Immediately turning around, you smack your hand into hard plastoid armour and glare up at him. He only shrugs back at you, a smirk playing on his face.

“You’re in your head mesh’la.” You pause for a split second. That nickname was new. 

“Yeah, well you must be out of yours. If you don't keep your hands to yourself, Cross, you won't be eating.” 

He raises his hands in mock surrender as his brothers jeer at him, but the glint in his eye told you he was going to be trouble.

You unlock your apartment, the door sliding open with a hiss, and step aside to let them in. 

“Feel free to make yourselves at home,” you smile and gesture to the open-concept living space and kitchen in a way that is hopefully not as awkward as it feels. 

Echo turns to you, “Mind if we ditch some armour?”

“Of course, go ahead.”

Warmth spreads through your face as they each remove the top half of their armour, Tech retaining his vambraces, and spread out around the room. You try not to let your eyes linger on how their tight fitting blacks cling to their impressively built frames, with limited success.

Quickly pushing that thought from your mind, you grab the controller to switch the holoscreen to the first thing you could find: some cheesy reality dating show. Wrecker sprawls on the couch and lolls his head back, Tech joining him at the opposite side. Crosshair perches on a barstool at the kitchen counter with a good vantage point of both the kitchen and the holo. You quickly shoo Echo away from where he was unpacking the groceries in the kitchen and he joins his brothers on the couch. Hunter saddles up beside you in the kitchen while the others settle in, resting his hand on your back. When you look up at him, you find him already watching you.

“Nice place you’ve got here,” a soft smile slants across his face. 

“‘S more of a mess when my roommates are around.” He nods in understanding, his roommates are a bit of a mess as well.

“Thanks for having us over, Doc.” The sincerity of his gaze sends sparks through your body and you can only hope that his senses don't pick up on the stuttering of your pulse.

“Don't thank me yet, you don't know if the food is any good. It shouldn't take too long, you can go sit down for a bit.”

 He’s probably been just as busy as you since getting back, between mission reports and making sure his brothers were all cared for. For a second it seems like he might protest and insist on helping, but then he gives your waist a quick squeeze and goes to sit in the mismatched chair near the couch.

With the Batch relatively settled, you begin to work on pulling out cookware and heating up the broth in a pot. You give the vegetables a rinse and pull out a knife and chopping board to start cutting, quickly abandoning the task when the broth heats to the correct temperature. With a plan to cook two packages of noodles at a time to maintain a good cooking temperature for the noodles, you start the first batch, before dropping a pad of butter into the pan for the vegetables. You turn to keep chopping, only to see Cross had taken over the task quite dutifully. It was very…domestic. A fuzzy feeling was creeping back through your body at the sight.

Rather than try to move the ridiculously stubborn man back to the couch and ruin a genuinely sweet moment, you just skirt behind him, dragging your hand gently across his shoulder blades and offering a  soft thanks as you gather some of what he's already cut to sauté. You grab a second pan for the meat.

The rest of the cooking is a quick blur of setting out bowls and alternating between cooking and dishing out batches of ramen, setting aside an extra batch for when Wrecker is inevitably still hungry. By the time the last bowl is full, the kitchen is a bit of a mess, but the meal in front of you is nothing short of mouthwatering.

You rap your knuckles twice on the counter closest to the living room, “Dinner!”

The Batch files in, Echo and Tech invested in an almost heated debate over the bachelors in the holo, with Echo vehemently protesting Tech’s pick to win as being shallow and Tech retorting about how his pick obviously had the highest probability of winning, regardless of his shortcomings.

Wrecker seemed to be nearly bursting with joy as he grabs a bowl and you hand him a set of chopsticks. His free arm slings around your shoulders and he drops a kiss to the top of your head, along with a gleeful ‘thank you.’

“There’s also forks on the counter if you’d prefer,” you gesture to where you'd set extra silverware, doubting that any of them had much experience with chopsticks.

The rest of them each follow suit, grabbing bowls and chopsticks and offering you thanks, to which you duck your head in quiet acceptance of their praise.

They all migrate back towards the couch with full bowls, sans Echo, who instead moves to the counter due to his inability to hold the bowl and wield utensils simultaneously. You opt to join him with a bowl of your own.

You scoop a large bite of noodles, almost groaning at the taste, stomach growling in appreciation. You'd nearly forgotten how long it's been since you ate. Both your escapade with the Batch in the market and cooking dinner had taken much longer than the quick dinner you had anticipated having alone. 

Glancing over at Echo, you see him grasping hopelessly at the chopsticks. He met your gaze with an almost guilty grin that told you he was about to make a stupid joke.

“Mind givin’ me a hand?” He raised his scomp-link for emphasis.

Maybe it was the tiredness truly setting in or maybe it was the joy of seeing the usually-tense ARC Trooper letting his guard down, but laughter swelled out of you at the idiocy of a pun you certainly should have seen coming. His smile widened, crinkling the corners of his eyes, which only made you smile to match him, before scooting your stool so you were shoulder-to-shoulder to give him a quick run-down.

Across the room, Tech seemed to have given a similar demonstration about chopstick technique, resulting in Wrecker grabbing one of the forks you had left out to expedite the process of food consumption.

The room was rather quiet, excepting the holoscreen, once everyone became fully invested in their meals. The sun had long since set, and everything was cast in the flashing from the light from the holoshow, as well as the standing lamps around the room, which your roommates all agreed was preferable to the abrasive fluorescent fixtures. Echo and Tech continued to comment on the dating show, with Crosshair chiming in every so often to comment on how ridiculous the whole thing was (though his concentration on the screen revealed he was rather invested). At one point you got up to refill Wreckers bowl and join the rest of the group on the couch with Echo in tow. You end up squeezed between Wrecker and Echo, with Tech on the other side of Wrecker and Cross tucked on the broad arm of the couch. Hunter looked as if he was melting into the armchair.

By the time the episode ended (on an overdramatized cliffhanger), you were almost asleep leaning on Wreckers arm. The bowls gently clink together as Hunter gathers them up to bring into the kitchen. With a yawn, you move to stand and start the dishes but Echo reaches in front of you to prevent you from getting up, meeting your bewildered look with a retort about how you invited them over and cooked and how dishes were ‘the least they could do’. You stammered in response, which Crosshair snorted at, cracking his eyes open and shifting his head from where it was leaned against the wall. He looked exhausted. They all did. 

“At least let me dry!” You raise your voice so Hunter could hear you over the running water, “you don't even know where things go!”

“I believe I could assist with that.” Tech stands, trying and failing to hide his smirk at your losing battle of hospitality.

Meanwhile, Echo enlists Wrecker to keep you from getting up, leaving you with your torso fully wrapped in Wrecker’s arms and your legs draped across Echo’s lap. With no chance of escaping, you resign yourself to lay back into their arms and listen to the sound of Hunter and Tech cleaning up the dishes and the dull chatter of the following episode of the dating show.

When you open your eyes again some time later, Hunter seems rather panicked. His chestplate has been haphazardly reattached and a strong grimace paints his features. 

“Sorry Doc, didn’t realize it was so late,” he shook Crosshair awake, “We’ll be out of your hair and let you get some rest.”

Wrecker and Echo shift to get up, untangling themselves from you. Crosshair waking bearily on the armrest. You stand up too, catching a glance at the chrono displaying half an hour to midnight.

“Are you headed all the way back to the barracks?” You question, almost rhetorically. It seemed ridiculous to trek back across the city this late. You never know what precious limited time there is to sleep before you all ship out for the next mission, but you're certain that the Batch shouldn't have to spend sleeping hours commuting back to uncomfortable bunks. 

“You could just crash here for the night.” Hunter paused from where he was collecting and passing out armour plates.

After an uncomfortable amount of silence, you gesture vaguely to the couch. “It’s a pullout.” The group pauses from the beginnings of reattaching armour plates. “I can grab some spare sheets and blankets, if you don't mind sharing a bed.” A yawn stretches through you, prompting a few more from the group. 

You must have underestimated exactly how tired Hunter is, as instead of politely declining and herding his brothers out like you anticipated, he doesn't even try to argue, nodding slowly in agreement before moving back toward the living room.

Dragging yourself into action, you stretch your limbs high above your head before setting Hunter and Crosshair to figure out the couch while you go in search of extra sheets in the linen closet. You return, handing them off to Tech and Echo before gathering some throw blankets to add to the bedding. 

While your team sets up, you return to your room to change into sweatpants and a sleep shirt. You quickly brush your teeth in the connecting bathroom, then gather what pillows you have on your bed to bring out to the living room.

When you return, the men are all stripped of their remaining armour and left in blacks. The bed is fully made and looks quite cozy, though it will certainly be a tight squeeze. Wrecker crawls in first, settling in the center of the bed with a heavy sigh. Tech follows, leaning in to press a tired kiss on your forehead before crawling to the far side. Echo settles in between Tech and Wrecker, while Cross moves to Wrecker’s other side. Their movements are practiced, as if they had done this a hundred times before. It was quite likely that they had, with time in the field and on Kamino providing little other comfort.

Hunter flips off the lights before slipping an arm around your waist and leaning to speak softly in your ear, his voice gruff.

“Joining us, mesh’la?” You realize that you've just been standing by the side of the bed, watching them all settle in. You had planned to return to your own bed, but leaning into his chest, you feel yourself quickly losing the battle against sleep. And you gave up all your pillows.

“Mmph.” A low laugh rumbles around you and Hunter nudges you toward the couch, tucking you in next to Crosshair, who was quick to pull your back to his chest and tangle up your legs, before pulling himself in behind you. You adjust the blankets in an effort to keep Hunter tucked in with you, knowing full well he would sacrifice his own comfort otherwise. With nearly no space between you, Hunter lets his eyes fall shut and rests his forehead on your own.

“G’night, Doc.” You don't know if you respond out loud, as you lose all grip on the waking world. After months of harsh missions and endless carnage, you were cuddled up, safe, content, and finally asleep.

[faebriel]

could you give us some misc c!niki or c!rainduo headcanons.. missing them hours

so true anon. here are a couple miscellaneous headcanons (from the silly to the sad)

c!niki headcanons:

this is kind of a worldbuilding headcanon but i hc that some players are born to parents while others are spawned out of nowhere? niki spawned in as a kid in perfect smp and along with the other parentless kids grew up in a kind of village-raising-the-children situation. that sense of community never left her no matter where she went

she's never been very good at self-soothing behaviours, even as a kid. baking is kind of the closest thing she has and even that requires a level of focus and precision that after manberg she doesn't always have

i think she and fundy tried to give each other home piercings (nose piercing for niki, earlobe piercing for fundy) with somewhat varied results. if not for manberg they also would have discovered the stick and poke

big on gardening

she's a very poor medic - she tried to take the lead on curing tubbo's firework wounds in pogtopia but doesn't have a great sense for medicine. she had to take a lot of advice from techno which at the time she found very frustrating, as she took a while to warm up to him

her favourite baked goods are strawberry related

she also has a nigh-supernatural sense for guessing what people's favourite baked goods are on vibes alone

i think she's typically a decent advice giver but she really struggles to comprehend poor mental health in another person and in herself - she takes it far more personally than she should :( if she was a better smarter friend she would be able to solve all mental illnesses ever. makes her feel useless when her friends are suffering, and then when her own mental health deteriorates she has zero tools to detect, understand or do anything about it

part of the poor blood circulation brigade (not only are her hands freezing in winter, they are so hot in summer !! )

c!rainduo headcanons:

they would 100% do subtle dorky shit like have matching socks i think. niki has definitely knitted them at least one pair. they own l'manberg flag socks

neither of them are particularly athletic compared to their peers but they're absolute fiends in like. skipping rope competitions

they play guitar and sing together!! wilbur is a pretty prolific songwriter and she was one of the few people he'd sit down with and they'd sit there and pluck out the notes while he reworked the lyrics

in the oooold (read: pre-l'manberg) days, wilbur used to play music and sing while niki baked. he stopped doing this in l'manberg because he got too busy with the presidency, and she was never quite able to talk him into spending an afternoon on it again

they spoke very rarely in pogtopia. wilbur tended to avoid niki because he struggled to comfortably reconcile showing off how far he'd fallen with how much he'd always held niki up on a pedestal and wanted to show off his best qualities to impress her. so he just kind of avoided her. niki was increasingly hurt by this (and his abandonment of her in the first place) so she didn't really seek him out - and she figured they would be able to sort things out after the war ended and they won l'manberg back, anyway.

wilbur used to insist on showering niki with gifts on her birthday! niki is the kind of homemade-gift-bursting-with-love gift giver

wilbur picked up smoking as a stress management habit during his presidency, but niki didn't know about it until pogtopia - she once saw him put a butt out on his wrist and she ripped him a new one in front of tommy and techno and it made the cavern unbearably awkward for like three days

niki and that damn coat. okay so wilbur gave her That Damn Coat in pogtopia before the war and they were this 👌 close to being so damn obnoxious about having matching fits if they weren't going through the horrors of tragedy at the time. niki kept it in new l'manberg - she wore it pretty frequently, but it freaked a lot of people out (the memories were too fresh...), so eventually she did in fact stop wearing it in public. after doomsday, she picked up wearing it again (under the excuse that it gets cold down in the underground city, which would be super convincing if it wasn't thin and weedy. and it's not like there's anyone around to judge her anymore, is there? it's like the world's most fucked up comfort object except it provides zero comfort whatsoever

when she joins the syndicate phil and techno give her a lovely matching cloak with the rest of them, because it gets so cold up in the arctic. niki gets the postcard from wilbur after their reunion saying that he's gone off to utah and he's not coming back and she eventually (finally) burns the coat.

these got sad. umm pre-l'manberg they co-invented a cocktail so cursed that after one night of partying it was subsequently banned from all events ever. legend says you can go up to a gas station attendant in utah and say the phrase "soul sand skittle-savoy affair" and he will immediately gag

[brown-little-robin]

'tis the season to download this image if you need it!

Image transcription of winter weather tips below the cut:

The leading cause of death during winter storms is transportation accidents. Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing how to react if stranded or lost on the road are the keys to safe winter driving. Be ready before you drive!

Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car:

Battery

Antifreeze

Wipers/windshield washer fluid

Ignition system

Thermostat

Lights/flashing hazard lights

Exhaust System

Heater/Defroster

Brakes

Oil level (if necessary, replace existing oil with a winter grade oil or the SAE 10w/30 weight variety)

Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving:

Install good winter tires. Make sure they have adequate tread.

Maintain at least half a tank of gas at all times.

Plan long trips carefully. Listen to the radio or call 511 for the latest road conditions. Always travel during daylight and if possible, do not travel alone.

If you must go out during a winter storm, use public transportation.

Dress warmly. Wear loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothing.

Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:

Flashlights with extra batteries

First aid kit with a pocketknife

Necessary medications

Blankets and/or sleeping bags

Extra newspapers for insulation

Plastic bags (for sanitation)

Matches

Extra set of mittens, socks and a wool cap

Rain gear and extra clothes

Small sack of sand or kitty litter to generate traction under car wheels

Small shovel and other tools (pliers, wrench, screwdriver)

Jumper cables

Brightly-colored cloth (red) to use as a flag

Canned fruit/nuts and non-electric can opener

Bottled water

If You Get Trapped in Your Car During a Blizzard…

Stay in the car. Do not leave to search for assistance unless help is visible within 100 yards. You may become disoriented and lost in blowing and drifting snow.

Hang a brightly-colored cloth on the radio antenna and raise the hood to draw attention.

Do minor exercises to keep up circulation. Clap hands and move arms and legs. Try not to stay in one position for too long. If more than one person is in the car, take turns sleeping.

Avoid overexertion. Cold weather puts an added strain on the heart. Unaccustomed exercise like snow shoveling or pushing a car can bring on a heart attack or make other medical conditions worse.

Run the engine occasionally to keep warm. Turn the engine on for about 10 minutes each hour. Run the heater and turn on the dome light while the car is running. Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow, and open a downwind window slightly for ventilation.

For warmth, huddle together.

Frostbite and Hypothermia

Frostbite is a severe reaction to cold exposure that can be permanently damaging. Symptoms include: loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in fingers, toes, or nose and earlobes.

Hypothermia can be brought on when the body temperature drops to less than 90°F. Symptoms include uncontrollable shivering, slow speech, memory lapses, stumbling, drowsiness, and exhaustion.

If frostbite or hypothermia is suspected, begin warming the person slowly and seek immediate medical assistance. Warm the person’s trunk first. Use your own body heat to help. Arms and legs should be warmed last because stimulation of the limbs can drive cold blood toward the heart and lead to heart failure. Put the person in dry clothing and wrap their entire body in a blanket.

Never give a frostbite or hypothermia victim something with caffeine or alcohol in it. Caffeine, a stimulant, can cause the heart to beat faster and alcohol, a depressant, can slow the heart. Both can hasten the ill effects of cold body temperatures.

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🍃🕊🍃 Health Remedies 🍃🕊🍃

In Tadbiyat-e-Hikmat it is narrated that Maula Ali (as) says like soap cleans clothes but it also wears off the clothes, so too many medications temporarily cleanses the body from diseases but it makes it boosedah.

We are obliged to all those who helped us in the making of this booklet. May Allah Bless them health and prosperity. Please excuse us in case of any error.

Imam Ali (as) said: "Never, never will prosperity be reached by remaining idle and lazy."

🍃 FOR CURE FROM DISEASE/ILLNESS:

Ayatullah Nasrullah Burujardi says the patient should pray himself (if the mareez is unable to pray himself then some one should pray on his behalf) 17,000 times salwat. 1000 salwat hadiya to each of the 14 masoomeen (pbbut), 1000 salwat as hadiya to Bibi Zainab (sa) 1000 salwat as hadiya to Hazrat Abbas (ra) and 1000 salwat as hadiya to Umul baneen (sa). (very effective if prayed in one sitting)

🍃 FOR FULFILLMENT OF HAJJAT AND REMOVING OF WORRIES.

Pray 1000 times in one sitting Allahumma Laan Muawiya ibn Abi Saffyan. (Laan (part of tabbarrah), is very effective because it makes you realize why the laan is being sent on the person, and awakens you

to stay away from evil deeds. Praying laan fulfills desires quickly,also pray salwat before and after the tasbihs, also do istigfar)

🍃 GENERAL TIPS FOR GOOD HEALTH

The Prophet (S) Says- 77 diseases are cured by honey.

Do not stand and drink water at night, incurable disease will be contracted (6th Imam as)

Drinking Rain water is beneficial for health

21 raisins (kishmish) on an empty stomach for good memory and good health.

Do not sleep on an empty stomach.

Eat only when you are hungry.

Use the washroom before sleeping.

Do not sleep in a straight position immediately after a meal, as it hinders digestion and causes gastric problems.

Do not bathe immediately after a meal, as it hinders digestion.

Best not to eat anything except fruits between breakfast and dinner.

Do not eat fruits immediately after a meal, wait for a hr before eating fruits.

Eat the fruits at the beginning of their season.

Don't drink tea immediately after a meal as tea has acid in it and food has protein in it therefore digestion is hindered.

Do not smoke a cigarette immediately after a meal it is equivalent to smoking 10 cigarettes at other times and is the main cause of cancer.

Never urinate in the sea or swimming pools, one contracts incurable disease.

After a hot water bath put a mug of cold water on your feet

Best time to sleep, which is most beneficial, is 2½ hrs after sunset.

Start and end your food with a pinch of salt to ward off 70 kinds of diseases.

End your meal also with a pinch of salt.

Waking up 2½ hrs before sunrise is very beneficial for health.

Namaz-e-shab is best for good health.

Try to do all work facing qibla and in a state of wuzu- Tilwat-e-Quran, cooking, studying etc.

Alims say that honey serves a dual purpose i.e. in the winter it has a warm effect and in summer it has a cooling effect.

Cutting nails on Friday cures many diseases.

🍃 FOR DIABETES

Elaichi to be chewed thoroughly with the skin, after meals for at least 40 days to see results.

Dairy products, egg yolk, soya beans,garlic, vegetables and fish. Feet should always be clean. Keep your feet dry of moisture and sweat and keep them warm by wearing cotton socks not nylon socks. This plays a very important role for good blood circulation for sugar patient.

Drink garlic juice

Methi seeds (better used in the winter) one teaspoon nihar mouth or in powdered form. And one teaspoon 1 hr before meals.

🍃 FOR ARTHRITIS

One teaspoon of honey before going to bed.

Remove potato eyes from a raw potato, wash well and liquidize and drink immediately.

🍃 FOR ARTHRITIS & JOINT PAINS

Fill water in a copper vessel at night and drink it in the morning.

Mix honey 1 teaspoon and 2 teaspoons luke warm water and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder (dalchinni powder) to be slowly massaged on joint pains.

🍃 FOR CHORNIC ARTHRITIS

1 cup hot water, 2 teaspoons honey and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder mix well and drink twice a day.

🍃 FOR BACK PAIN

Ginger juice and salt to be mixed and massaged

Massage back with hot olive oil (always use hot oil for massage, it is very effective)

Clove oil massage

½ teaspoon Ajwine and ½ teaspoon ghur to be chewed well twice a day. If back pain is very severe then increase the quantity to 1 teaspoon each

🍃 FOR LEG CRAMPS / BODY PAIN OR STIFFNESS IN THE BODY -

massage with hot coconut oil

🍃 BED WETTING -

One teaspoon of honey before going to bed.

🍃 FOE A PEACEFUL SLEEP -

one teaspoon of honey at night

🍃 BEAUTY TIPS -

Hadiths of Imams (pbbut) For good colour: - use the following in your diet: - Egg plant (began), onion, bahi (queens), bananas and olives

🍃 FOR A HEALTHY SKIN -

Rub cucumber juice on the face.

Besan ka atta, ghee and water to be mixed and rubbed on face.

🍃 TO REMOVE STAINS FROM ANY WHERE ON THE BODY-

Boil 1 liter water till ½ liter remains, then mix glycerin and lime together and use twice a day.

🍃 FOR HEART PROBLEMS

Drink carrot juice (carrot juice not recommended for pregnant women).

Mix water and ginger juice in equal parts and drink daily.

For pain in the heart- 8-10 tulsi leaves mixed with 2-3 black peppers to be chewed and swallowed

🍃 FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Eat 3-4 garlic cloves daily.

Drink milk mixed with crushed lasan.

Nihar mouth 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Bananas and melons are especially beneficial.

2 teaspoon of honey mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice to be taken twice a day.

For High and low Blood Pressure: Do deep breathing.

🍃 FOR DIARRHEA

Chew 1 teaspoon tea leaves mixed with sugar

Mix luke warm water, lime juice and 1 pinch salt and drink

Rub ginger juice around the naval

🍃 FOR COUGHS & COLDS

A lemon a day keeps the cold away.

Orange (mosambi) juice.

1 tblspoon of ginger juice mixed with ½ teaspoon honey.

2½ cups water to be boiled then add juice of 2 lemons and honey and drink at night.

Drink onion juice and honey mixed together.

For coughs ½ onion dipped in honey overnight and drink the juice

For excessive coughing and to avoid coughing continuously keep pomegranate skin in the mouth

🍃 FOR BRONCHITIS

Inhaling steam of hot water mixed with garlic cloves.

5 grms of honey 4 times in the day.

For Phlegm (balghum)-chew dates well and drink hot water over it.

For Colds, Coughs and Phlegm (balghum) in hot milk add haldi, salt and ghur and drink at night.

🍃 FOR MARRIAGE PROPOSALS

(Dua to be prayed for results within 40 days or 3 months) -

Surah Taha- to be prayed for 41 to 90 days. Better to be prayed at time of shab and completed 5 mins before Namaz-e-Fajr.

Surah Baqarah ayah 137 to be recited 100 times for marriage proposal, family problems and for anger

فَإِنْ آمَنُوا بِمِثْلِ مَا آمَنتُم بِهِ فَقَدِ اهْتَدَوا ۖ وَّإِن تَوَلَّوْا فَإِنَّمَا هُمْ فِي شِقَاقٍ ۖفَسَيَكْفِيكَهُمُ اللَّـهُ ۚ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ ﴿١٣٧﴾

Translation: "So if they believe as ye believe, they are indeed on the right path; but if they turn back, it is they who are in schism; but Allah will suffice thee as against them, and He is the All- Hearing, the All-Knowing."

🍃 REASONS OF DEPRESSION:

If you wear black shoes.

If you wear clothes in the standing position.

If you wipe your hands or face with your clothes.

Negative thinking.

Lack of something in your body.

Recalling old memories.

Remedies For depression:

Do not wear black shoes.

Wear your dress/clothes in a sitting position.

Do not wipe your hands or face with the clothes you are wearing (also adversely effects rizk and rozi).

Keep a positive attitude towards others even if they do not show a friendly attitude towards you.

Use raw vegetables.

Eat oranges, berries, black grapes, olives.

Eat dry fruits before meal.

Drink warm milk with honey and cinnamon powder (equal quantity) at night.

Drink warm water with 1tbs honey at daytime.

Wash your hair with water of bairi leaves.

Wear yellow slippers or shoes (also beneficial for barkat in rozi/rizk); if yellow can not be worn then wear white slippers or shoes. (Yellow color is a much liked color in Islam).

Eat fruit of the season in the beginning of the season.

Recite salwat 100 times daily.

Drink orange juice to overcome deficiencies in your body.

Recite BISMILLAH HIR RAHMAN IR RAHIM LAHAULA WALA QUWATA ILLA BILLAH IL ALI UL AZIM 100 times.

When you wake up from sleep recite durud 5 times and LAHAUL 8 times while lying down. Again recite durud 5 times and LAHAUL 8 times in a sitting position. Repeat the amaal again when you stand up, when in washroom and finally when washing hands. (In total the amaal should be done 5 times).

🍃 FOR ECZEMA AND RING WORMS AND ALL OTHER SKIN DISEASES:

Apply honey and cinnamon powder in equal quantity.

Massage the effected area with the paste of baisan flour (for itching).

Do not use egg, peanuts, sugar and dairy products.

Massage with the juice of tulsi leaves

🍃 FOR PIMPLES:

Apply coconut oil on the beginning stage of pimples on a continuous basis for 7days.

Wash your face with lassi.

Wash your face with paste of besan flour.

To Change on nature (especially for children):

Recite 5 times durud followed by 21 times Surah Qadr and again 5 times durud in a moderate voice near the person's ear, then make a speech of 5 to 7 minutes of what changes you want in him (as the brain is conscious),while he is sleeping. The amaal will break if the person wakes up during the amaal. The amaal shall be performed for 21 days on the same time everyday. The person performing it shall be in state of wuzu and should be facing the qibla. (However, if the person is abroad then the same amaal shall be performed at the time when that person is sleeping. That person should be in your imagination and your hand should be on the pillow in that person's room or another room-this should be done with full concentration)-You can tell the child of the amaal but it is better not to tell him.

🍃 FOR CURING OSTEOPOROSIS, WEAKNESS OF BODY AND BONES ETC

Eat two apples a day.

Every morning eat a handful of any sesame seeds (till) either black or white.

Liquidize or blend 10 almonds with a cup of milk. Drink this mixture twice i.e. one cup before breakfast and another before sleeping.

Eat more of dark green leafy vegetables.

Eat low fat dairy products.

🍃 FOR CURING WEAKNESS IN CHILDREN

Give them carrot and orange juice.

The child should eat as many bananas as he/she can after meals.

Boil Figs (angeer) with milk and give the milk to child to drink and the Figs to eat.

🍃 FOR ENCOURAGING HUNGER:

Chew ½ spoon of Ajwaeen twice a day.

🍃 FOR ALL SEVERE/NON-SEVERE EYE PROBLEMS:

Wash hands after meals and apply your wet palms to your eyes reciting ayat 82 of Surah Bani-Israel, seven times.

Recite Ayat-al-kursi and blow your warm breath on your palms and keep your palms on your eyes.

Put drops of pure honey in your eyes everyday.

🍃 FOR ANGER:

Drink 3 sips of water every time after you do wudhoo (ablution) with the intention of decreasing anger.

Recite Ya Wadudo 360 times on any sweet thing for 40 days and then eat (can also do it for someone else and give it to them to eat).

🍃 BEFORE STARTING ANY NEW TASK:

Recite Al Mubdiyo or Ya Mubdiyo 56 times. Inshallah the work will get completed.

This can be also recited on a pregnant woman, for avoiding miscarriage and having a safe delivery.

Recite Ayat 70 of Surah Baqrah.

قَالُوا ادْعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ يُبَيِّن لَّنَا مَا هِيَ إِنَّ الْبَقَرَ تَشَابَهَ عَلَيْنَا وَإِنَّا إِن شَاءَ اللَّـهُ لَمُهْتَدُونَ ﴿٧٠﴾

“They said: Call on your Lord for our sake to make it plain to us what she is, for surely to us the cows are all alike, and if Allah please we shall surely be guided aright.”

the above ayat can also be recited while going shopping, or before starting any business or housekeeping task or before marriage

🍃 FOR INCREASE IN SUSTENANCE (RIZQ):

Recite ayat 73 and 74 of Surah Al Imran 350 times in one sitting. This does wonders. Recite it preferably every day.

🍃 FOR STUDENTS

One who is weak in Mathematics, should recite YA MUHSEEYI (ONE WHO COUNTS), as many times as possible.

To aquire concentration while studying, recite Surah Falaq and Surah Naas once before starting.

🍃 FOR ANY PROBLEMS IN PERIODS (MENSTRUATION) OR FOR IRREGULARITY:

Eat sesame seeds (till), white or black.

Take 20 tola water and 1 tola black sesame seeds (till) and boil them together until only 5 tola water is left. Then add gurr for as sweet as you want and drink the mixture.

🍃 FOR CLEANSING OF HEART FROM BAD DEEDS SUCH AS BUGHS, JEALOUSY ETC AND FOR ACCEPTANCE OF REPENTANCE (TAWBA) FOR KEEPING AWAY FROM SINS

Recite Ziyarat-e-Ahsura.

Recite Tasbih-e-Fatima Zahra(a.s).

After namaz-e-fajr recite Surah Qadr and Surah Ikhlas.

Recite at least 50 quranic ayats with concentration everyday.

Recite Ayat-e-Karima 400 times everyday for one year (to change a bad habit),

🍃 TO PURIFY AND CLEAN ONE'S HEART:

One should recite Surah Alam Nashra 7 times, before going to sleep.

Inshallah the next day when he wakes up, his heart will be free of any kind of hatred and impurity towards any one or for anyone

🍃 FOR HEADACHES

Mix a little ghee in milk and drink it.

Massage the forehead with a little ghee or clove oil

In one cup of water, put 1 tsp of haldi, boil it and then drink it

🍃 CHOLESTROL

In order to normalize blood cholesterol the best things to drink are: Carrot juice, Celery juice

Best to eat are apples, bananas, grape fruit, carrots and dry beans

Also during our food intake to take a little bit of honey

If one is suffering from very high cholesterol and wants to normalize it in two hours has to have the following mixture:

In 16 oz of tea water, mix 2 tbsp of honey and 3 tsp of Cinnamon powder and then drink it.

🍃 CONSTIPATION

Eat Figs

Have lemon juice twice a day

1 cup of ripe tomato juice

To have first thing in the morning hot water mixed with 2tsp of honey

To have hot milk mixed with 2 tsp of honey at night before sleeping

Carrot juice

🍃 PILES

If suffering from dry piles, then have lassi mixed with a little bit of gur.

To Liquidise have coriander leaves (dhanya) with water and drink it.

To liquidize neem leaves with water, sieve and then drink

If suffering from painful piles, then eat masoor daal with roti and lassi.

Stop having hot spicy food

🍃 FOR HAIR PROBLEMS

Highly recommended to eat figs.

To massage the head with: hot olive oil mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon powder + 2 tsp honey. Keep it for 15 mins before washing.

🍃 FOR DANDRUFF

Mix a little sugar in lemon juice and apply it on the hair, then wash it off.

Make a powder of neem leaves, then in about 100 gm of neem leaves powder, mix it in coconut oil and apply it in the hair once a week

In order to have shiny hair, have cucumber

🍃 TO REDUCE WEIGHT

To eat twice a day

Make a mixture of: 1 cup apple cider + 1 cup honey + 16 pieces of lasan (garlic), liquidize it for 1 min, put it in a glass cylinder with a tight lid and put it in the fridge for one week. After one week, put 2 tsp of this mixture in a glass of hot water and have it twice a day preferably first thing in the morning and not to eat anything for half an hour after this.

🍃 BED WETTING IN CHILDREN

Make them eat tiil

🍃 FOR GOOD HEIGHT IN CHILDREN

Make them eat gurr and onions

🍃 FOR EASY TEETHING AND NO LOOSE MOTIONS

Glucose water and lemon water, 2 tbsp four times a day

🍃 STAMMERING IN CHILDREN

Recite Surah Jumah on water and make them drink

🍃 FOR ANY KIND OF FEAR

One should open the Holy Quran and start reciting 100 ayats from the page where ever he has opened it and then after 100 ayats, say 3 times

"YA ALLAH please help me overcome my fear".

This can also be done when one is facing any kind of problem and difficulty. After reciting 100 ayats, say 3 time

“YA ALLAH please solve this problem for me".

Inshallah either the problem will be solved or one will get an idea as to how to deal with the problem.

🍃 FOR ALL STOMACH AILMENTS

To have adrak water + lemon water + half tsp black pepper powder

To cure indigestion and gas problems mix ajwain powder in hot water and drink it

Mix channa + gurr and have it with hot water and drink it

Mix 1 tsp adrak water + 2 tsp lemon water + saakar (misri) powder and have it before eating .This is good for gas, acidity and indigestion.

The Holy Prophet (S) has said: In order to prevent stomach ailments, recite surah Teen on the food and then eat, it is so mujarrab that even if some one has mixed poison in food it will not effect.

For every dish we have, we should recite a different 'Bismillah’

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Compression socks help the lower leg veins in pushing the blood back toward the heart, thus improving blood circulation.

Compression socks exert more pressure near the feet and ankle and provide extra squeeze. This causes the blood pooling inside the veins to move and reduces the bulging of the veins and pain associated with varicose veins.

Compression socks can also be worn for comfort, enhanced performance in sports, and prevention of serious medical injury.

One can take care of compression socks by using the following tips:

Use cold water or water having a mild temperature to wash the compression socks.

Hand-wash the compression socks instead of washing them in the washing machine.

Avoid using fabric softener while washing the compression socks. Use soap or mild detergent instead.

Do not use a dryer. Hang the socks to dry them instead.

There are many hospitals in Bangalore where varicose vein surgery is done with great success.

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Also: FROSTBITE! Frostbite most commonly affects people’s Fingers, Toes, Nose, and Ears, because the body naturally restricts blood flow to those areas in the cold to keep blood warming your internal organs. And frostbite can lead to needing to amputate the affected area and other long term affects. So keep an eye out for:

IMPORTANT FROSTBITE SIGNS AND TREATMENT INFO UNDER THE CUT

Frostbite Symptoms:

Stage one: Frostnip

Pins and needles

Throbbing/ aching pain

Numb to the touch skin (meaning the affected area can’t feel things being touched to it, even if you feel any of the above symptoms in the area)

White/ much paler skin

Stage Two: Intermediate

This is where actual damage starts to happen

Affected area feels hard and frozen

Blisters and turns red when thawed

Despite the fact thawing will hurt, if you notice stage two frostbite, please start warming up the area (or at least get them out of the cold) IMMEDIATELY

Stage Three: Advanced Frostbite

White/ blue/ or blotchy skin

Tissue under skin feels hard and frozen

Large blood blisters and black scabs form when thawed

If you get to this stage SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION ASAP. It is very likely some tissue has died and this can lead to a heap of medical issues.

Treatment:

Prevention:

Wear gloves and multiple pairs of socks, as well as hats and/ or a ski mask to keep your face warm. If you can, buy the kind of gloves that you can use touch screens with so you don’t have to take them off to use your phone or other touch screen device. If you can’t get gloves at all, wear socks on your hands as mittens. It limits your dexterity but it keeps you warm.

First aid:

move to a warmer place (if possible) – it's best to avoid walking on frostbitten feet and toes as it can cause further damage, but in emergency situations this may not always be possible

gently remove gloves, boots, rings and any other items of clothing or jewellery around the affected area

replace wet clothing with soft, dry clothing to stop further heat loss

warm the body by wrapping it in blankets and protecting the frostbitten parts

don't rub the affected area or apply direct heat (such as from a fire or heater) as this can cause further injury

don't smoke if you have frostbite (or allow someone else with frostbite to smoke) because smoking can affect blood circulation

Warming up the affected areas:

The frostbitten areas need to be rewarmed. Rewarming shouldn't be attempted until you're out of the cold. If the warming process is started and the frozen parts are then re-exposed to the cold, it can cause further, irreversible damage.

Rewarming should ideally be carried out under medical supervision – it can be a painful process requiring painkillers and expert medical assessment. The best results are achieved using a whirlpool bath that contains a mild antiseptic.

The affected area should be rewarmed slowly by immersing it in warm, but not hot, water. A bath of water at a temperature of 37C to 39C (98.6F to 102.2F) is recommended.

Rewarming should last at least 30 minutes and only be stopped once the affected body part is a red-purple colour and can be easily moved.

This process can be repeated twice a day until there are clear signs that the affected body part is beginning to heal, such as the growth of new skin and the return of normal skin colour.

Depending on the severity of pain, strong painkillers, such as morphine, may be needed. Ibuprofen should also be taken as it has additional protective properties for frostbite.

After Warming:

After the frostbitten area has been thawed, it should be gently wrapped in clean bandages, with the fingers and toes separated. It's very important to keep the skin clean to avoid infection.

Too much movement should be avoided, and the limbs should be raised if possible. Avoid walking on affected feet and toes that have been rewarmed, as the tissues will be very delicate.

After rewarming, the skin will be discoloured and blistered, and will eventually scab over. If the frostbite is superficial, new pink skin will form beneath the discoloured skin and scabs. The area usually recovers within 6 months.

Source:

COLD WEATHER TIPS FROM SOMEONE WHO LIVES WHERE IT’S COLD:

I always see posts about layering clothing, but there are so many more creative ways to help keep you warm if you don’t have a lot of warm clothes. But first, a note on layering clothing:

-Your underlayer is your WICKING layer. That means it is a layer specifically to absorb the moisture your body produces. DO NOT USE COTTON AS A BOTTOM LAYER. Use merino wool if possible, but other good substitutions are nylon, polyester and rayon. 

-Your middle layer is for insulation. You want AIR POCKETS in there, NOT tight fitting clothes. This is where you want to put your fluffy sweaters, your fleece, down, fur, flannel, or vests. If you do not have these, you can substitute with multiple layers of long sleeve shirts.

-Your outer layer is for keeping the cold away from your body. If you do not have a jacket, you can put on your thickest piece of clothing and then a raincoat over it. Windbreaker if you have one. 

ALSO

-Jeans are the absolute worst at holding heat. Use only as a last resort. 

-You can’t really ever have too many layers on your feet. Alternate tucking your layers of pants into your layers of socks to keep your ankles warm!

-Wear a hat OVER a hood if it will fit! This will keep your ears warmest.

TAKE OFF/OUT ANY AND ALL JEWELERY/PIERCINGS

-If you have a medical bracelet, DO NOT REMOVE IT. If you can, tuck a layer of clothes between it and your skin.

NON-CLOTHING TIPS:

-Raid your recycling. Gather all cardboard boxes and break them down so that they are flat. Put them on the floor to add more layers between you and the cooling house. Newspaper will also serve the same purpose.

-In an emergency, you can also layer newspaper between clothing layers. Don’t worry about looking stupid if you’re staying warm.

-If you have a tent, set that sucker up in whatever room you have decided to stay in. Stay in it and keep it zipped shut as much as you can, but do NOT cover the vent at the top. You can put the rain fly up, but make sure there is circulating air for you to breathe.

-You are probably not going to feel very hungry at times. DO NOT STOP EATING OR DRINKING. Digestion produces a lot of body heat and the food will give your body energy to keep itself going.

-The best foods are heavy and full of carbs and proteins. Eat nuts, eggs, pasta, meats, and beans. If you are on a diet, now you’re not. If you’re vegetarian… bulk up on those pastas and nuts.

-Try not to sweat. If you are finding yourself getting damp, take off the outer layer just until you start to cool slightly. Then redress! Your bottom layer should dry quickly, and being wet is dangerous.

-On that note, STAY ACTIVE. You are probably going to want to hunker down and snuggle up, but that will make your muscles cramp. Every 15-20 minutes do something that gets you up and about. Walk circles in the room, do a couple jumping jacks, stretch, whatever. Just enough to move some blood around your body. Don’t get sweaty or out of breath, it’s just a little movement.

-CHAPSTICK. ON YOUR LIPS. ON YOUR NOSE. ON YOUR EARS. ON YOUR KNUCKLES. Don’t let your extremities get dry or cracked.

SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA:

-Uncontrollable shivering -Slurred speech -Confusion or memory loss -Dizziness or lack of coordination -Inability to be woken from sleep

CHILDREN AND INFANTS!!!! I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH.

-Children WILL get colder before you. Make sure they are properly bundled up.

-If you need to breastfeed, put a blanket over the both of you and wait a few minutes for the air to warm before removing or shifting your clothing.

-DO NOT COVER AN INFANTS FACE. ESPECIALLY WHEN SLEEPING. Keep them tucked inside your own clothes when possible. As close to your heart and stomach as possible. 

-Put chapstick on children’s cheeks and clean their face often if they are crying or wiping at their nose. This will prevent cracked skin and irritation.

-Make sure your children are staying as hydrated as you! They are going to fuss and not want to drink cold things, but they NEED liquids.

SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS ARE DIFFERENT:

-Shortness of breath  -Cold, red skin -Lethargy or listlessness

Finally:

CHECK ON YOUR NEIGHBORS. CHECK ON CHILDREN. CHECK ON THE ELDERLY. STAY SNUGGLED. STAY SAFE.

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The Power of Compression Stockings: Why They’re Essential for Your Health and Well-being

Compression stockings are more than just a fashion accessory—they are a valuable health tool that can have a significant impact on your overall well-being. Whether you’re dealing with poor circulation, recovering from surgery, or looking to prevent the onset of certain health conditions, compression stockings can provide the support your body needs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the numerous benefits of compression stockings, how they work, and why they are essential for people of all ages and lifestyles.

What Are Compression Stockings?

Compression stockings are specially designed garments that apply gentle pressure to your legs and feet. This pressure helps improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain caused by various conditions, such as varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and chronic venous insufficiency. Unlike regular socks, compression stockings are made from elastic material that offers graduated compression—meaning the pressure is greatest at the ankle and gradually decreases as the stocking moves up the leg.

These stockings are available in various sizes, styles, and compression levels to suit different needs. Compression stockings come in knee-high, thigh-high, or full-leg varieties, each designed for specific uses. While they are often associated with medical treatments, compression stockings are also popular among athletes and people who spend long hours standing or sitting.

Why Are Compression Stockings Important?

Compression stockings are an essential tool in maintaining healthy circulation. Poor circulation can lead to a variety of issues, including swelling, varicose veins, and even blood clots. Here's why compression stockings are so important:

Improved Circulation: The main purpose of compression stockings is to improve blood flow. By applying pressure to the legs, they help veins return blood to the heart, preventing it from pooling in the lower extremities.

Reduced Swelling: Swelling, especially in the lower legs and feet, can be a result of standing or sitting for long periods, pregnancy, or certain medical conditions. Compression stockings can help prevent and reduce swelling by encouraging proper fluid movement.

Pain and Discomfort Relief: Conditions like varicose veins and muscle fatigue can cause discomfort and pain. The graduated pressure of compression stockings helps reduce pain and discomfort by supporting the veins and muscles in the legs.

Prevention of Varicose Veins: Varicose veins occur when veins become enlarged, swollen, and twisted. Wearing compression stockings can help prevent the development of varicose veins by improving circulation and reducing pressure on the veins.

DVT and Blood Clot Prevention: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, often in the legs. Compression stockings can help reduce the risk of DVT by improving blood flow and preventing blood from pooling in the veins.

How Do Compression Stockings Work?

Compression stockings work by applying controlled pressure to the legs, which helps the veins and muscles function more efficiently. They provide graduated compression, meaning the pressure is strongest at the ankle and decreases as it moves up the leg. This helps guide the blood back toward the heart and prevents it from pooling in the lower extremities.

Here’s a breakdown of how compression stockings work:

Graduated Pressure: The compression is strongest at the ankle, and it gradually decreases as it moves upward. This graduated pressure encourages blood flow from the legs to the heart and prevents swelling.

Elastic Material: Compression stockings are made of elastic materials like spandex, nylon, and rubber, which allow the garment to fit snugly while still providing comfort and support.

Comfortable Fit: While the stockings apply pressure, they are designed to fit comfortably and are made from breathable fabrics to ensure they don’t cause discomfort.

Who Should Wear Compression Stockings?

Compression stockings are beneficial for a wide range of people, from those with medical conditions to those looking to enhance their athletic performance. Here’s a breakdown of who should consider wearing compression stockings:

People with Poor Circulation: If you have conditions such as varicose veins, venous insufficiency, or lymphedema, compression stockings can help improve circulation and reduce symptoms like swelling, discomfort, and fatigue.

Pregnant Women: Pregnant women often experience swelling and discomfort in their legs and feet. Compression stockings can help alleviate these symptoms by reducing swelling and improving blood flow.

Athletes: Athletes can benefit from compression stockings to improve performance and reduce muscle soreness. By promoting better circulation, these stockings help speed up recovery after intense exercise.

People with Jobs that Require Long Hours of Standing or Sitting: If you spend long hours on your feet or sitting at a desk, compression stockings can help reduce fatigue and prevent swelling in the legs.

Travelers: Long flights or car trips can increase the risk of blood clots and swelling in the legs. Wearing compression stockings during travel can reduce these risks and make the journey more comfortable.

Choosing the Right Compression Stockings

Selecting the right compression stockings depends on your specific needs, body size, and the condition you're trying to address. Here are a few factors to consider:

Compression Level: Compression stockings come in different compression levels, which are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Common compression levels include:

Mild Compression (8-15 mmHg): Ideal for preventing minor swelling and discomfort.

Moderate Compression (15-20 mmHg): Best for people with mild varicose veins, swelling, or those who are pregnant.

Firm Compression (20-30 mmHg): Recommended for moderate to severe varicose veins, DVT prevention, or post-surgery recovery.

Extra Firm Compression (30-40 mmHg): Used for severe circulatory issues or edema management.

Size and Fit: Compression stockings should fit snugly, but not too tight. Proper fit is crucial to ensure the stockings are effective and comfortable. Be sure to measure your legs accurately to choose the right size.

Style and Length: Compression stockings are available in knee-high, thigh-high, and full-leg lengths. The choice depends on your specific needs and where you experience discomfort or swelling. For example, knee-high stockings are ideal for people with mild swelling, while full-leg stockings are better for those with more extensive issues.

Material: Compression stockings are made from a variety of materials, including nylon, spandex, and cotton. Consider the breathability, comfort, and durability of the material when choosing the right pair for you.

Benefits of Compression Stockings for Specific Conditions

Compression stockings offer relief and prevention for several medical conditions. Let’s explore the benefits of compression stockings for specific health issues:

Varicose Veins: Varicose veins occur when the veins become enlarged and swollen, often causing pain and discomfort. Compression stockings apply pressure to the veins, helping to reduce swelling and discomfort and prevent the condition from worsening.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): DVT is a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Compression stockings help reduce the risk of DVT by improving blood flow and preventing blood from pooling in the veins.

Chronic Venous Insufficiency: This condition occurs when the veins are unable to efficiently return blood to the heart, leading to symptoms like swelling, heaviness, and pain. Compression stockings improve circulation, helping to manage symptoms and prevent further complications.

Lymphedema: Lymphedema is the buildup of fluid in the body’s tissues, often affecting the legs. Compression stockings help reduce swelling and encourage fluid movement, providing relief for those with lymphedema.

Pregnancy: Pregnant women often experience swelling in their legs and feet due to hormonal changes and increased pressure on the veins. Compression stockings can help alleviate these symptoms and prevent further complications.

Post-Surgery Recovery: After surgery, particularly leg surgery, compression stockings can help prevent blood clots and promote healing by improving circulation and reducing swelling.

How to Care for Your Compression Stockings

Proper care and maintenance of compression stockings are essential to ensure their effectiveness and longevity. Here are some tips for caring for your compression stockings:

Wash Regularly: Compression stockings should be washed regularly to remove sweat and dirt. Hand washing is recommended, but some stockings are machine washable—be sure to check the care instructions.

Avoid Fabric Softeners: Fabric softeners can break down the elasticity of the stockings, reducing their effectiveness. Avoid using fabric softeners when washing.

Air Dry: Never put compression stockings in the dryer, as the heat can damage the fabric. Instead, air dry them by laying them flat.

Replace When Necessary: Over time, compression stockings lose their elasticity. If you notice a decrease in their effectiveness, it’s time to replace them.

Conclusion: Why Compression Stockings Are a Must-Have

Compression stockings are a powerful tool for improving circulation, reducing swelling, and preventing serious health conditions like varicose veins and DVT. They offer relief for individuals with poor circulation, athletes, pregnant women, and those who spend long hours standing or sitting. By choosing the right compression stockings for your needs and properly caring for them, you can experience improved health, comfort, and well-being.

If you’re considering compression stockings, explore the variety of options available at Diasocks and find the perfect pair for your health and lifestyle. With the right compression stockings, you can take proactive steps toward better circulation and overall wellness.

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A Guide to Their Different Strengths: What are the different strengths of compression socks?

Looking for the best compression socks? Learn about the different strengths and benefits of compression stockings to find the right one for your needs. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the importance of compression socks, how to choose the right fit, and how to make the most out of them for various medical conditions. Introduction Why Compression Socks Matter Compression socks…

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Compression Wear and Shapewear Market Size, Trends, and Growth Forecast to 2025

Market Overview

The compression wear and shapewear market includes garments designed to enhance athletic performance, aid in medical recovery, or provide body contouring and aesthetic shaping. These products serve diverse customer segments, including athletes, fitness enthusiasts, individuals with medical conditions, and fashion-conscious consumers.

Market Size and Growth:

Valued at approximately $6 billion in 2024.

Expected to grow at a CAGR of 5-7% between 2024 and 2030.

Growth is driven by increasing health and fitness awareness, the rise of athleisure trends, and advancements in fabric technologies.

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Product Categories:

Compression Wear:

Socks and Stockings

Tops and T-Shirts

Pants, Shorts, and Leggings

Sleeves and Accessories

Shapewear:

Body Shapers

Waist Shapers

Control Camisoles

Shaping Shorts and Leggings

End-User Segments:

Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts

Medical Patients (e.g., for venous conditions, post-surgery recovery)

General Consumers for aesthetic purposes

Distribution Channels:

E-commerce

Specialty Retail Stores

Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

Hospitals and Clinics (for medical-grade compression wear)

Market Insights

Rising Health and Fitness Awareness:

Consumers are increasingly adopting compression wear for improved blood circulation, muscle support, and recovery during workouts.

Shift Toward Athleisure:

Shapewear and compression wear are increasingly integrated into everyday fashion, blending functionality with style.

Medical Applications:

Growing adoption of compression garments for conditions like lymphedema, deep vein thrombosis, and varicose veins.

Fabric Innovations:

Use of breathable, moisture-wicking, and antimicrobial fabrics enhances comfort and usability.

Inclusivity and Customization:

Brands are focusing on size inclusivity and customized fits to cater to a wider audience.

Market Challenges

High Competition and Price Sensitivity:

The market faces intense competition from established players and new entrants, leading to pricing pressures.

Lack of Awareness:

Many consumers are unaware of the health benefits of compression wear beyond athletic and medical contexts.

Counterfeit Products:

The presence of low-quality, counterfeit items affects consumer trust and brand reputation.

Comfort vs. Effectiveness:

Striking the right balance between compression effectiveness and comfort remains a challenge for manufacturers.

Sustainability Concerns:

Increasing scrutiny on the environmental impact of synthetic fabrics used in compression wear and shapewear.

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Key Players

Nike, Inc.: Offers a range of compression wear designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Under Armour, Inc.: Known for high-performance compression apparel integrated with advanced fabric technologies.

Spanx, Inc.: A leading shapewear brand catering to body contouring and aesthetic shaping needs.

Triumph International: Offers premium shapewear products focusing on comfort and style.

2XU Pty Ltd: Specializes in compression wear for athletic performance and recovery.

Hanesbrands Inc.: Provides affordable shapewear and hosiery products.

SKINS International Trading AG: Renowned for scientifically-backed compression garments for athletes.

Adidas AG: Offers compression wear integrated into its sportswear collections.

Wacoal America, Inc.: Known for high-quality shapewear and lingerie.

Regional Analysis

North America:

Largest market share, driven by high fitness awareness, athleisure trends, and advanced healthcare systems.

The U.S. is the dominant player, with a strong presence of leading brands and e-commerce adoption.

Europe:

Significant growth due to high adoption of shapewear for both aesthetic and functional purposes.

Countries like Germany, the UK, and France lead the market, supported by advanced healthcare infrastructure for medical-grade compression wear.

Asia-Pacific:

Fastest-growing region, fueled by rising disposable incomes, fitness trends, and increased awareness of health benefits.

China, India, and Japan are key contributors, with a growing middle-class population.

Latin America:

Moderate growth, particularly in Brazil and Mexico, where shapewear is popular for aesthetic use.

Rising fitness culture is boosting demand for compression wear.

Middle East & Africa:

Emerging markets with increasing interest in fitness and wellness.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries show potential for luxury and premium shapewear products.

Future Trends

Smart Compression Wear:

Integration of sensors and IoT for real-time performance tracking and recovery analysis.

Sustainability:

Shift toward eco-friendly and biodegradable materials to reduce environmental impact.

Enhanced Inclusivity:

Brands expanding their size ranges and catering to diverse body types.

Hybrid Products:

Combining compression wear benefits with fashionable designs for everyday use.

Digital Marketing:

Growing reliance on social media influencers and targeted ads to reach fitness-conscious millennials and Gen Z.

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HOMOEOPATHY FOR RAYNAUD’S DISEASE

What is Raynaud’s Disease?

Raynaud’s disease (or Raynaud’s phenomenon) is a condition that affects blood circulation, causing the fingers and toes to become numb, cold, and discolored in response to cold temperatures or stress. It occurs due to spasms in small blood vessels, restricting blood flow to extremities.

Causes of Raynaud’s Disease

Raynaud’s can be primary (without an underlying condition) or secondary (linked to diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma). Possible triggers include:

• Exposure to cold temperatures

• Emotional stress

• Autoimmune disorders

• Smoking and caffeine consumption

• Certain medications (beta-blockers, decongestants)

Symptoms of Raynaud’s Disease

• Fingers and toes turning white or blue due to restricted blood flow

• Numbness, tingling, or pain in affected areas

• Cold sensitivity

• Skin turning red as blood flow returns

• In severe cases, ulcers or tissue damage

Homeopathy for Raynaud’s Disease

Homeopathy offers a gentle, natural approach to improving circulation, reducing frequency of attacks, and strengthening overall vascular health. Here are some commonly used remedies:

1. Secale Cornutum

• Best for extreme coldness in fingers and toes

• Skin feels dry, shriveled, and numb

• Worsens with cold and improves with warmth

2. Agaricus Muscarius

• For tingling, numbness, and frostbite-like symptoms

• Helps those with sensitivity to cold weather

• Fingers and toes may feel like they are burning

3. Carbo Vegetabilis

• Helps when extremities turn bluish due to poor circulation

• Useful for weak, fatigued individuals with cold hands and feet

• Beneficial for those who feel better in fresh air

4. Pulsatilla

• Suitable for those with cold hands and feet that change color

• Works well for women who experience worsening symptoms during hormonal changes

• Symptoms improve in warm rooms and fresh air

5. Nux Vomica

• Best for Raynaud’s triggered by stress, caffeine, or alcohol

• For individuals who feel irritable and are sensitive to cold

• Helps restore circulation and prevent spasms

6. Arsenicum Album

• For burning pain in affected areas, worsened by cold

• Suitable for anxious individuals who fear cold weather

• Helps prevent skin damage from poor circulation

Lifestyle Tips for Managing Raynaud’s Naturally

• Keep hands and feet warm: Wear gloves and socks in cold weather.

• Avoid stress: Practice meditation, yoga, or deep breathing.

• Limit caffeine and smoking: Both can constrict blood vessels.

• Exercise regularly: Improves circulation and reduces attack frequency.

• Use warm water soaks: Helps restore blood flow.

Conclusion

Raynaud’s disease can be managed effectively with homeopathy by improving circulation, reducing severity of attacks, and addressing underlying triggers. A holistic approach combining homeopathy with lifestyle changes can provide long-term relief.

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Leg Swelling: Causes, Prevention & Treatment — Expert Care at GTS Wellness Clinic

Leg swelling, or edema, is a common issue that can be caused by various factors. At GTS Wellness Clinic, we provide expert care to help reduce swelling and improve your overall health.

Causes of Leg Swelling Common causes include:

Fluid Retention: Often due to heart or kidney problems, or pregnancy.

Injury or Trauma: Swelling as a natural response to injury.

Poor Circulation: Conditions like varicose veins or prolonged standing/sitting.

Infection or Lymphatic Issues: Can lead to localized swelling.

Medications: Certain drugs can cause fluid buildup.

Prevention Tips

Stay Active: Regular exercise helps circulation.

Elevate Your Legs: Raise your legs to reduce swelling.

Take Breaks: Avoid standing or sitting for long periods.

Compression Socks: Help improve blood flow and reduce swelling.

Healthy Weight & Hydration: Helps manage fluid balance and circulation.

Treatment at GTS Wellness Clinic At GTS Wellness Clinic, we provide tailored treatments including:

Lifestyle Changes: Diet, exercise, and fluid management.

Physical Therapy: To improve circulation and strength.

Medication & Compression Therapy: For more severe cases.

Surgical Options: For conditions like varicose veins.

If you experience persistent or painful swelling, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional. Reach out to GTS Wellness Clinic for expert care and personalized solutions to manage leg swelling and improve your well-being.

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How Poor Circulation Affects Diabetic Foot Health & Ways to Improve I

Introduction If you have diabetes, you may have noticed that cuts and wounds on your feet take longer to heal. That’s often due to poor circulation, a common issue for people with diabetes. When blood flow to your feet is restricted, your tissues don’t get enough oxygen and nutrients, making it harder for wounds to heal and increasing the risk of infections. The good news? With the right lifestyle changes, you can boost circulation and protect your foot health.

How Poor Circulation Affects Your Feet Healthy blood flow is crucial for delivering oxygen and nutrients to your feet. When circulation is compromised, you may experience:

Slow-healing wounds – Cuts, blisters, or ulcers take longer to heal due to reduced oxygen supply.

Increased risk of infections – When the body can’t fight infections effectively, minor wounds can become serious.

Cold, numb, or tingling feet – Poor circulation can cause discomfort and increase the risk of nerve damage.

Swelling or discoloration – A lack of blood flow can cause feet to look pale or even bluish.

Ignoring circulation issues can lead to serious complications, so it’s essential to take proactive steps to improve blood flow.

Ways to Improve Circulation in Your Feet You don’t need drastic changes to enhance blood circulation—small, consistent habits can make a big difference. Here’s what you can do:

Get Moving Physical activity is one of the best ways to stimulate circulation. Aim for at least 30 minutes of walking, stretching, or low-impact exercises daily to encourage blood flow to your feet.

Choose the Right Footwear Wearing comfortable, well-fitted shoes reduces pressure points that can restrict circulation. Avoid tight socks that can constrict blood flow.

Try Compression Socks Compression socks gently squeeze your legs, helping push blood back up toward your heart. They can reduce swelling and promote healthier circulation in your feet.

Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar & Cholesterol Levels High blood sugar and cholesterol can damage blood vessels, making it harder for blood to reach your feet. Keep both levels in check through a balanced diet, regular exercise, and medication if needed.

Massage Your Feet Gently massaging your feet for a few minutes daily stimulates circulation and relieves tension. Use a moisturizing lotion to keep your skin healthy while improving blood flow.

Seek Professional Care When Needed If you experience persistent numbness, slow-healing wounds, or severe swelling, consulting a diabetic foot specialist can help prevent complications and keep your feet in top shape.

Conclusion Poor circulation can pose serious risks to diabetic foot health, but simple lifestyle changes can significantly improve blood flow. Stay active, wear the right shoes, and take care of your overall health to keep your feet strong and healthy. Start making small changes today—your feet will thank you!

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