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Discover a band that gives sufferers hope
7th December 2007
I realise that my subject line 'a band that gives sufferers hope' sounds a bit strange...
It's as if I'm going to talk about The Rolling Stones, or something.
Actually, if there were a band to 'give you hope' that age is no obstacle, then the Stones are the guys to pick. Their combined ages seem to have no effect at all on their energy levels.
Perhaps I should get in touch with Keith Richards and ask for a Good Life exclusive interview...?
COLLINS: 'So tell me, Keith, what do you recommend for healthy liver, teeth and memory?'
RICHARDS: 'I think I lost all three of those things in the 70s, man.'
COLLINS: 'How do you keep going every evening playing your concerts?'
RICHARDS: 'I drink lots of lemon juice and eat fresh broccoli.'
COLLINS: 'Really?'
RICHARDS: 'No.'
Fair enough, it's probably a bad idea.
I once read a biography of Keith Richards and discovered that he primarily eats Shepherds pie.
There's always one in his fridge, apparently. Even on tour.
Not quite The Good Life Letter message of a varied, Mediterranean diet with plenty of vegetables and fruit, red meat, wine and fresh herbs.
Ah well.
But perhaps Keith wears one of THESE...What I was REALLY meaning to talk about today was a different kind of band. The type that you wear around your wrist.
Or, more specifically, ionic bracelets. You'll find many of these for sale on line, or in catalogues you get in the post.
If you haven't seen them, they're simple metal, magnetised bands that you wear on your wrist or ankles.
Many people swear by these bracelets, and claim that they can ease stiff joints, lumbar pains, sciatica, migraine, rheumatism, headaches, neck pains, digestion problems, impotence, insomnia, and arthritis.
If you know someone like that, then these might be the PERECT Christmas present:
Ionic Bracelet
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From the sceptical to the thankfulI've always had a great response whenever I've talked about magnetic therapy.
For instance one reader has written:
I have worn a magnetic bracelet for 3 months and have been amazed at the difference it has made. I would certainly recommend anyone with arthritic pain to try magnets.M Another emailed me to say:
THIS DOES WORK. I'm a great fan of magnets both for healing and also a sense of general well being. I've worn magnetic bracelets now for over 3 years and found wearing one to be very beneficial. These are just two of many fellow Good Life readers who've been in touch praising the power of magnets.
There are sceptics of course. People who won't ever be convinced to give them a go. And that's fair enough.
But what worries me that some people who DO have an interest in them are sometimes put-off by their experiences with shoddy product.
So I've ploughed through dozens of testimonials, and spoken to the companies who provide these magnetic treatments and I believe this is the very best.
Firstly, because their bracelets LOOK good. Secondly, because they offer you a whole year to see if this works:
If you don't see a marked improvement by wearing one of these bracelets, you can return it anytime within a YEAR for a full refund.
Ionic Bracelet
That's a year to see if this type of alternative therapy works for you. They also make a pretty good Christmas present, as they're high quality and absolutely gorgeous looking.
A Christmas root that does you goodHere's a natural pain relief remedy you may have hanging about the home over Christmas.
Ginger is not just a good way to spice up cakes, biscuits and cups of chocolate. It's actually a very potent natural remedy for a whole host of ailments.
For example, in a 1992 study, ginger was given to people suffering from muscle pain.
An encouraging 75% of the test subjects who had rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis said they felt substantial relief.
So here's my tip...
If you've got inflamed joints, try drinking fresh ginger juice, extract, or tea every day. Take no more than 2 to 4 grams daily.
To make the tea you need to:
- Slice a 2-inch chunk of fresh ginger root into very thin slices.
- Boil four cups worth of water
- Stew the ginger and water in a teapot or on a covered pot on the hob for 15 minutes.
- Strain and serve
- Add honey and / or lemon to enhance the taste.
- Or for a quicker method, grate 3 teaspoons of ginger to a cup of boiling water. Easy.
A topical alternativeYou can also use ginger as a topical agent by rubbing ginger oil directly into the painful joint.
Or take some fresh ginger root, put it in a compress and then apply it.
Try seeking out an essential oil made from ginger, You can use this oil in a massages to treat rheumatism, lumbago, or for bone injuries.
A final tip: it combines well with almond oil, juniper or eucalyptus oils.
I'll be back with more soon.
Yours, as ever,
Ray Collins
The Good Life Letter
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