Deep Vein Thrombosis

We recommend our Yoga Cleanse DVD because there is a link betweet DVT and an overtaxed liver. We also recommend the AM portion of our Am/Pm Yoga DVD which features continueous Breath of Fire.

We also recommend the "Sarbhang Dande Kriya," (on our Warrior Workout DVD) exercise:

Down Dog: inhale raise heels, exhale lower heels
Inhale, exhale and move into Chattaranga (front push-up position, elbows bent, body just off floor)
Inhale, uncurl toes, exhale move into Updog

Continue for up to 26 repetitions. Said to put a speacial pressure on the capillaries to ciruclate blood most effectively and "heal anything."

Wer'e sure you know about this but a natural remedy that could help DVT is nattokinase.

Nattokinase is an enzyme isolated from a Japanese food called natto, made from boiled and fermented soybeans. The Japanese have consumed natto for centuries, using it to promote good cardiovascular health. In more than 15 studies (including two human trials) nattokinase has been shown to prevent and dissolve blood clots and may also help prevent hardened arteries, heart attack, stroke, angina, and senility.

The suggested dose for nattokinase is one capsule in the morning, one capsule in the afternoon and two capsules at bedtime. The product may be taken with or without food. However, nattokinase should be avoided by those on blood-thinning drugs and those with bleeding disorders.

Writing in her Health eTips e-letter, Amanda Ross (Managing Editor of Dr. Jonathan V. Wright's Nutrition & Healing newsletter), pointed out that Dr. Wright has recommended 'taking 1 tablespoon of cod-liver oil daily, along with 400 IU of vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols)' to help prevent blood clots - including those that might be triggered by DVT.

In addition, Dr. Wright also recommends three herbs:

* Horse Chestnut - shown to be effective for patients with circulatory problems associated with varicose veins
* Butcher's broom - another key herb for the veins
* Ginkgo - shown to generally help circulation

Garlic is also an effective blood thinner that may reduce clotting. And Japanese research has shown that two substances in lemon juice - citric acid and lemon polyphenol - may help prevent DVT by improving blood circulation.

Please continue to exercise under your doctor's supervision and keep us posted!

We wish you joy, health, blessings, and Spirit Rising!