Laughter is the Best Medicine

Researchers from the University of Leed’s School of Healthcare have found that laughter is likely to speed up recovery more quickly than any hi-tech treatment like ultrasound. Laughter increases the blood circulation and helps speed recovery.

In UK about 500,000 people suffer from recurrent leg ulcers. Leg ulcers are common in those with varicose veins or mobility problems. Obesity often aggravates this situation. Studies looked at a 5-year record of patients with leg ulcers and established that a good laugh stimulates the diaphragm which plays a vital role in blood circulation. On the contrary, as suggested by previous studies, expensive ultrasound therapy does not seem to help much. Complicated leg ulcers can take about 6-months or more to heal. Researchers found that ultrasound therapy did not speed up the healing process but added an average of 200pounds to the patient’s bill.

Maggot Therapy Equally Beneficial To Standard Care For Leg Ulcers
Larval (maggot) therapy has similar health benefits and costs compared with a standard treatment for leg ulcers, find two studies published on bmj.

The research, published by the British Medical Journal, said, “Forget technology. The best prescription for patients with venous leg ulcers is good quality nursing care and the occasional belly laugh!”

Source-Medindia

Venous Leg Ulcers Unlikely to Be Healed by Honey Dressings
A new study has revealed that treating venous leg ulcers with honey dressings does not improve the rate of healing.

NHS can Make Significant Savings on Venous Leg Ulcer Dressings
A study published in the October issue of BJS has shown that inexpensive dressings are just as effective as expensive silver dressings in the majority of cases.

Varicose Veins
Varicose vein is caused by swelling, twisting of vein that may lead to pain. It is commonly seen in calf, ankle and legs.