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| The Science of Patch It |
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| How Patch-it Works. Patch-it is a poultice that contains a mixture of powdered ingredients. When the poultice is place in contact with the skin and held in place over a number of hours, it promotes improved blood circulation and detoxification. The typical contact points on the body are the soles of the feet. It can be used in areas where there is discomfort or pain. For example, Patch-it can easily be used on the shoulders, back, knee, ankle, elbow or other areas of the body. Stimulation of Meridian Points. The concept of stimulating acupuncture points at the base of the feet, for example through foot reflexology massage is well established. Meridians in Chinese traditional medicine may be understood as channels that link various parts of the body. Stimulation of points along such meridians by use of needles or massage will in turn generate stimulus in other organs or body functions that are related to that meridian.  Far Infrared Radiation. Patch-it utilises the Far Infrared (FIR) effect of certain materials to stimulate the meridian points. FIR has been researched and tested for many years in Japan, China, the USA and Sweden for a wide variety of conditions such as muscle sprains, strains, peripheral vascular diseases, arthritis, shoulder stiffness, period pains etc. One effect of FIR is that it may replicate a cardiovascular training effect even with people confined to a wheelchair who are unable to exercise in the conventional way. Research in the early 1980's led to the idea that infrared stimulation of the cardiovascular system could be a possible means of maintaining cardiovascular conditioning. Safe and Effective. Patch-it uses a special powderised purified aged pyroligneous acid that is free of harmful substances such as methanol. The powderised wood vinegar is made by a unique process to retain higher levels of vinegar (around 50% of the total weight of powder in the bag). This high concentration of vinegar is necessary to produce the beneficial far infrared effect. Patch-it provides a high level of active ingredients content and is designed for longer lasting effect. Generally, the effect from the poultice ceases when all the powder in the bag is wet. Each poultice contains 5 grams of high quality, natural ingredients. With the use of a more absorbent bag material, each poultice will normally remain effective for 7 hours. After effective absorption of toxin and moisture from the body, the particles within the poultice turn a deep brown colour. Synergistic ingredients. Tourmaline and Germanium powders are included in order to benefit from the negative ion effect of these crystals. Both these crystals have been suggested to be beneficial to promoting physical well being. For example, tourmaline has been incorporated into fabric made into clothing that will provide healthy stimulus to the wearer's body. The powdered vinegar also acts as a humidity sink trapping moisture that is removed from the skin surface during detoxification. |
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