You should try raising your bed 8 inched (the head end). This will put your heart above your feet. It's called colloquially the Egyptian Bed. There is a whole theory behind it. Inclined Bed Therapy (IBT)
The angle of the bed can be as important as the materials
with which it is constructed. Recently, a new way of
sleeping, called Inclined Bed Therapy (IBT), was developed
in the United Kingdom by Andrew K. Fletcher. The
head of the bed is elevated initially between three and
four inches, and gradually raised to an optimum eight
inches. This mode of sleeping may sound strange, but its
origins are sound.
Fletcher first became interested in how we can make
gravity work for us by investigating the mechanism by
which trees draw water from the soil. This led to a public
experiment conducted before an audience that included
Forestry Commission scientists and the local press. Using
a series of tubes, chambers, water and minerals, Fletcher
showed that water travels upwards much higher than
one might think—as long as it’s part of a feedback loop
where heavily mineralized water can flow down, and nonmineralized
water can flow back up.
Any concentration of minerals suspended in
water results in the production of heavier water.
Heavy liquids produced in the uppermost parts
of the tree must fall towards the roots because of
the effect of gravity. But, for every action there
must also be a reaction, and the reaction is that
any downward flowing pulses of heavy mineral
laden sap will cause a far greater volume of a
lighter, dilute solution, in adjoining tubes, to
be lifted. . . .
Some of [the heavy downward-flowing fluids]
are used in the continuous cycle of growth [of the
tree], while any remaining heavy liquids which
reach the roots are re-diluted by incoming water
and flow back to the leaves having become lighter,
drawn up by downward flowing concentrated
solutions in a continual cycle.229
consider eating a dinner of free-range turkey or chicken,
which contain high levels of tryptophan. (Incidentally, it
is illegal for baby formulas to be sold unless they contain
a certain amount of tryptophan, because a baby will not
develop without it.) Sometimes I drink a little chicken
soup to get some tryptophan into my system without the
stress of digesting solid food.
Some herbs induce sleep. Chamomile flowers make
a soothing, relaxing and tasty tea. Other safe herbs that
help settle the mind and calm the nerves are valerian,
hops and skullcap.
Large dinners can be a major impediment to getting
a good night’s sleep—especially if you eat after
7:00 p.m.—because the body is being forced to work
extra hard to digest food when the timing of the biological
clock is set to give the message to slow down and
prepare for sleep. If you must munch at night, follow
two guidelines: eat small amounts, and eat carbohydrates
(starches and sugars) rather than animal protein.
Concentrated protein tends to keep people awake and
carbohydrates tend to induce sleep. (People have different
metabolisms, however; so the opposite may work better
for some.) Some airline crews and passengers who cross
time zones on plane trips have successfully navigated the
time changes by eating meals containing mostly animal
protein or mostly carbohydrates, depending on whether
they wish to go to sleep extra early or remain awake and
Legs down not up. It's counterintuitive. The heavy blood in your head pushes the light blood in your feet up to your head, like a silly straw. It's how trees pmp water. Phil Callahan had a theory about this with plants (magnetic monopoles). Blood and tree sap is identical except we have iron and they have magnesium. https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5626/20151203/do-plants-have-blood
I find high quality, full length leg compression socks very helpful! https://a.co/d/ioKkD3X I have lymphoma and get periodic lymphedema. The compression socks lessen the impact on the legs during computer work as well as having a raised work table (42" high) so I can stand if I want. My chair is a comfortable bar stool https://a.co/d/1tXcHgs. Hope that helps!
Nov 15, 2023·edited Nov 15, 2023Liked by Jennifer Depew, R.D.
Compression!!! It sounds more like a water retention issue than true lymphedema. I have it n things recommended are more for lymph stagnation. If it’s just in your lower legs look at pictures of lipidema. If it goes up and down easily without compression or lymph drainage it sounds like edema. Are u eating enough protein? Is your heart strong? CHF causes edema. Kidney function good? Also Dr Jorge flechas did a lecture on iodine n my ears perked up when he said “lipedema is the goiter of fat cells” a rebounder or vibration plates r wonderful to get things moving. Again compression!! It appears u have the same wonderful genes I do meant for a different century
Thanks. I ordered compression stockings mentioned in another comment. It does seem like something changed because I hadn't been this bad generally. though this is ongoing issue of quite a few years, 2019 at least.
You should try raising your bed 8 inched (the head end). This will put your heart above your feet. It's called colloquially the Egyptian Bed. There is a whole theory behind it. Inclined Bed Therapy (IBT)
The angle of the bed can be as important as the materials
with which it is constructed. Recently, a new way of
sleeping, called Inclined Bed Therapy (IBT), was developed
in the United Kingdom by Andrew K. Fletcher. The
head of the bed is elevated initially between three and
four inches, and gradually raised to an optimum eight
inches. This mode of sleeping may sound strange, but its
origins are sound.
Fletcher first became interested in how we can make
gravity work for us by investigating the mechanism by
which trees draw water from the soil. This led to a public
experiment conducted before an audience that included
Forestry Commission scientists and the local press. Using
a series of tubes, chambers, water and minerals, Fletcher
showed that water travels upwards much higher than
one might think—as long as it’s part of a feedback loop
where heavily mineralized water can flow down, and nonmineralized
water can flow back up.
Any concentration of minerals suspended in
water results in the production of heavier water.
Heavy liquids produced in the uppermost parts
of the tree must fall towards the roots because of
the effect of gravity. But, for every action there
must also be a reaction, and the reaction is that
any downward flowing pulses of heavy mineral
laden sap will cause a far greater volume of a
lighter, dilute solution, in adjoining tubes, to
be lifted. . . .
Some of [the heavy downward-flowing fluids]
are used in the continuous cycle of growth [of the
tree], while any remaining heavy liquids which
reach the roots are re-diluted by incoming water
and flow back to the leaves having become lighter,
drawn up by downward flowing concentrated
solutions in a continual cycle.229
consider eating a dinner of free-range turkey or chicken,
which contain high levels of tryptophan. (Incidentally, it
is illegal for baby formulas to be sold unless they contain
a certain amount of tryptophan, because a baby will not
develop without it.) Sometimes I drink a little chicken
soup to get some tryptophan into my system without the
stress of digesting solid food.
Some herbs induce sleep. Chamomile flowers make
a soothing, relaxing and tasty tea. Other safe herbs that
help settle the mind and calm the nerves are valerian,
hops and skullcap.
Large dinners can be a major impediment to getting
a good night’s sleep—especially if you eat after
7:00 p.m.—because the body is being forced to work
extra hard to digest food when the timing of the biological
clock is set to give the message to slow down and
prepare for sleep. If you must munch at night, follow
two guidelines: eat small amounts, and eat carbohydrates
(starches and sugars) rather than animal protein.
Concentrated protein tends to keep people awake and
carbohydrates tend to induce sleep. (People have different
metabolisms, however; so the opposite may work better
for some.) Some airline crews and passengers who cross
time zones on plane trips have successfully navigated the
time changes by eating meals containing mostly animal
protein or mostly carbohydrates, depending on whether
they wish to go to sleep extra early or remain awake and
alert for longer periods of time.
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interesting about elevating the head/heart. It seems that I need my legs up.
I do need a better mattress probably.
Legs down not up. It's counterintuitive. The heavy blood in your head pushes the light blood in your feet up to your head, like a silly straw. It's how trees pmp water. Phil Callahan had a theory about this with plants (magnetic monopoles). Blood and tree sap is identical except we have iron and they have magnesium. https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5626/20151203/do-plants-have-blood
Except that hasn't been working as well for me anymore. My mineral balance may be off.
I never sit down without a foot stool.
When I used to spend hrs on end in the office, I used a lounge recliner, which was really good for power naps.
True, I used to use a lounge recliner with the feet up a lot. Thanks!
I find high quality, full length leg compression socks very helpful! https://a.co/d/ioKkD3X I have lymphoma and get periodic lymphedema. The compression socks lessen the impact on the legs during computer work as well as having a raised work table (42" high) so I can stand if I want. My chair is a comfortable bar stool https://a.co/d/1tXcHgs. Hope that helps!
Thanks. I hadn't tried the socks yet but thought I should.
+1 for "my inner Jello" - made me smile!
Compression!!! It sounds more like a water retention issue than true lymphedema. I have it n things recommended are more for lymph stagnation. If it’s just in your lower legs look at pictures of lipidema. If it goes up and down easily without compression or lymph drainage it sounds like edema. Are u eating enough protein? Is your heart strong? CHF causes edema. Kidney function good? Also Dr Jorge flechas did a lecture on iodine n my ears perked up when he said “lipedema is the goiter of fat cells” a rebounder or vibration plates r wonderful to get things moving. Again compression!! It appears u have the same wonderful genes I do meant for a different century
Thanks. I ordered compression stockings mentioned in another comment. It does seem like something changed because I hadn't been this bad generally. though this is ongoing issue of quite a few years, 2019 at least.