Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Mouse Hand Pain Relief - USB Infrared Heaters

ValueRays® USB Hand Warmers
Relieve Mouse Hand Pain
If your mouse hand aches from overuse or your keyboard hands are tired, try USB infrared heaters to provide soothing deep penetrating heat relief. Experts say about 20-30 minutes of infrared heat daily helps reduce stressed and strained muscles. The magic of infrared heat is its ability to penetrate deeply through the skin to the muscles. Infrared heat also helps reduce joint stiffness.
Mouse hand warmers keep fingers from getting numb. There's nothing worse than gripping the computer mouse with a frozen hand and fingers. The ValueRays® Warm Computer Mouse plugs into the USB port and within minutes generates heat to the mouse hand. The USB Mouse Hand Warmer is like a mini electric blanket for the desk top. The ValueRays® heated computer keyboard pad provides ergonomic support and warmth for wrists.
If you are looking for mouse hand relief with cost-effective and energy-efficient qualities, select healthy infrared heated ValueRays® products.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Solution to mouse hand problems - heat & exercise

It is also able to stimulate muscles and tendons in the hands, wrists and elbows. Repetitive squeezing and gripping of your game controller or mouse often cause these pains. The reoccurrence rates are rather high and the patients suffering from these pains often take a longer time to heal. So it is advisable that you wear the Xtensor during your gaming session to avoid the pains. Besides, you can also improve your gaming skills as the Xtensor will make your reaction times much quicker. You would also have to no more endure the pain as it will not give you those cramping hands even after having all night gaming sessions.
In the meanwhile, Xtensor will also be useful for men who involve themselves into relentless masturbating sessions. So, just wear the Xtensor and enjoy your gaming or wanking session!
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Why does diabetes cause poor circulation?

by Julie K. Silver, M.D., Harvard Medical School
from Gather
Poor circulation is one of the most dangerous consequences of diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes have two to four times the risk of dying from heart disease or having a stroke compared to non-diabetics. More than half of the amputations done in the United States are a consequence of diabetes, and usually the need for an amputation occurs because of damage to the peripheralarteries (arteries to the legs). Poor circulation from artery damage also causes open skin sores and infections for people with diabetes.
Why does diabetes lead to artery damage? Part of the answer is that diabetes usually occurs in the company of other diseases that place the heart andarteries at risk. People with diabetes are more likely than other people to develop high blood pressure, obesity and high cholesterol.
When several heart- or artery-health risks occur together in one person, they present a powerful health threat and are known as the metabolic syndrome.
High levels of glucose (blood sugar) also contribute to artery damage for people with diabetes. This was confirmed by long-term health results for people who participated in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT). After nearly 1,200 patients participated in this trial for an average of more than six continuous years, experts followed the progress of these patients and monitored their health.
The trial had assigned some patients to keep strict glucose goals in mind, advising them to take three or four insulin injections daily. These patients had a higher average A1C (a measure of glucose control) during treatment compared with the other half of the patients in the study, most of whom usedone or two daily injections. In the 11 years since the study was discontinued, the "tight control" group and the "loose control" group drifted back together in terms of their sugar control, so that they returned to having essentially the same glucose average from one group to the other. Despite this, the group that had the long stretch of "tight control" has much healthier arteries. Over an average of about 17 years of monitoring, this group has had a 57 percent lower rate of heart attack, stroke, and death from heart disease. In other words, for every three events that have been experienced within the "tight control" group, the "loose control" grouphas had seven events.
Experts don't know why high glucose levels contribute to artery damage.
If you are aggressive in treating each risk factor from the metabolic syndrome and if you keep your blood sugar tightly controlled, you can greatly reduce your risk of heart attack and other problems caused by artery injury.
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
Treatment Options for Hand Arthritis
Hand surgery might be just about the last thing that comes to mind when medical procedures are mentioned. Your hands, however, play a vital role in your life. Just think about it. Fortunately, most hand issues can be dealt with surgically.
What can go wrong with your hands? Well, a wide variety of things. Still, arthritis is a major problem as is hand trauma. You know. Bashing your fingers with a hammer or accidently cutting them off. Whatever the occurrence, a treatment exists.
When you bash, twist or yank a part of the hand, you are often doing tendon damage. Tendons can split, fray or break. Fortunately, doctors are versed in putting them back together, but recover time can be up to a month.
Arthritis is a price you pay as you age. It is a terribly painful problem. Replacing arthritic joints is becoming more common in hand surgery. Your crusted over joints are replaced with artificial ones made of plastic and silicone. Relief is immediate and range of movement drastically improved.
Skin flap surgery is often needed for those that have been burned on the hands. This surgery is similar to skin grafting since it takes skin from other parts of the body and applies it to the hands. Most of the time, this procedure is highly effective, since the circulating blood of a patient will help the skin to heal properly.
Everybody knows someone who has lopped of a finger accidently. Replantation surgery is the medical term for putting those fingers back on. If the finger is lost or cannot be used, artificial ones are often used that will look a bit off, but work like a normal finger.
Cosmetic hand surgery is also becoming more popular these days. You might have unsightly veins or other issues you do not like. A surgeon can pursue various techniques to get rid of them. It is a specialty area, so make sure to use an experienced surgeon.
Losing the functionality of a hand would be very hard to deal with. Fortunately, you really do not have to worry about it much. Why? The medical profession has a pretty good handle on how to treat hand injuries.
About the Author:
Fascinated by the possibilities with plastic surgery procedures and options? Author Ricardo Gibson is a writer with the site PlasticSurgeonPractices.com, where you can find more of his articles as well as a free directory of plastic surgeons across the country.
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10 c's of teleworking - hands down comfort

from the virtual leader
I don't get why some people don't get working from home. I have had various comments about the lack of socialisation, the fear of being ill-disciplined in their work habits and .....well, that's it mainly. So why do I love working from home? And how do I overcome the discipline/socialisation thing? Here are the advantages for me:
1. Commute: 30 seconds from breakfast table to pc compared with 1hour minimum drive. No brainer.
2. Carbon footprint - see 1 above. Plus, as I work in a sunny, well insulated room in my house, with large south facing windows, I almost always don't have electric light or heating on. (OK - I gave in during the last couple of weeks of unusually harsh British Winter). My office at work is North facing and single glazed: dark and cold even in summer (its one advantage, I grant you).
3. Comfort. I have THE BEST office chair money can buy. I know the one in my "official" office is supposed to meet basic health and safety requirements but it sucks. Same goes for the cathode ray tube monitor I am supplied with, the migraine inducing overhead fluorescent lighting, the desk that's too high and the foot rest that's too low. At home I have a height adjustable desk, that really excellent chair, a footrest suitable for somebody shorter than 6', bags of natural daylight from my French windows, a flat screen monitor, wrist rests for the keyboard and my mouse hand. All of these were supplied many years ago by the company I worked for on an official "home working" contract. They took their responsibilities seriously, paid for the right equipment and let me buy it back when I left.
4. Company: yes, I do have company at home in the shape of my two lovely cats. They are never grumpy, depressed, jealous, competitive, bitchy, sarcastic or petty. (Except of course with one another, but that's cats for you!) They shower me with love, they are quiet, appreciative and hang on my every word & gesture with blatant adoration.
5. Community - ok, ok: even I know I need a little constructive criticism from time to time. My community consists of my online network. Twitter, Yammer, Skype, blogs, even the odd telephone call or email keep me in touch with a huge community of co-workers in my wider institution, my profession, right across the UK and beyond, who influence my work, provide feedback, ask intelligent questions, work in collaboration on projects, want advice, and yes, provide humour, support, sympathy and human warmth. Non social networkers don't get how it is possible to have real relationships mediated by technology. But it is. And if you doubt it - ask your kids if you can wrestle them away from their mobile phones, MSN or MyBeeboBook for two minutes.....
6. Concentration and creativity - these two go hand in hand for me: in order to research, write, plan, develop and design (even to mark assignments) I need space in my head and on my desk. In the office if I am not directly interrupted, I am constantly aware of people around me and in the corridor. My difficulty isn't in applying enough self discipline to focus on work when I am alone, it's applying too much. I have to remember to get up, stretch, turn away from the screen, have a short walk .....
7. Which brings me to countryside: I chose my house because of its location. A short walk to the rear of my house brings me to a classic English countryside of rolling hills, trees, and water populated by fluffy sheep, friendly cows and cute little squirrels. The birdsong provided by the thrushes and blackbirds is almost deafening....bluetits and robins flit through the branches.... the river is crowded with swans, geese and ducks, along with the odd heron....yes I know the City has Caffe Nero and John Lewis, but really, there is no competition.
8. Computer applications. Work systems are locked down and I don't have admin privileges on my own pc. I can't install anything. No Skype, no Jing, no Tweetdeck, no E-lluminate or Wimba Classroom. No webcam. No headset. Moving from home to office also affects continuity of work (I run around with multiple memory sticks containing whatever project I am currently working on as my work pc never has what I need). And the server is sooooo SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW even searching on the internet is painful. All of this of course restricts my productivity. I reserve office time for face to face meetings: I don't expect to be able to produce anything there.
9. Children (maybe that should be kids to keep the alliteration going): I have two. I like to see them occasionally. Its great to be here when they get out of school so we can chat over the day's tribulations and challenges (theirs and mine!) They are actually teenagers now and won't be around much longer, one way or the other, so this is important time we spend together.
10. last but not least Coffee: I don't really miss Caffe Nero or those other places: I make the best coffee, because its the coffee I like, and I can even do frothy milk now and call it cappuccino.....
If there is a disadvantage it is the occasional suspicious glances of those office-tied individuals who think I put WFH in my diary as a euphemism for watching daytime tv, shopping or private consultancy...... I am lucky in being supported by a boss who judges me on outcomes and not attendance, but to make it a successful and accepted alternative, homeworking does really need proper institutional support.
Teleworking isn't science fiction: it's happening now in millions of homes around the world. One day, as the recession deepens and global warming reality bites, home working will be the norm, and the suspicious glances will be directed at those demented individuals in cars passing each other on congested motorways as they travel in opposite directions to work. "Do you really NEED to do that?" we'll be asking...... "can't you work from home?"
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Friday, February 20, 2009
End mouse hand pain and numbness now

Carpal Tunnel affects the nerve function of the hand. Common carpal tunnel symptoms include aching of the hands and wrists; hands that are numb and tingly; trouble holding objects; diminished hand strength. Carpal tunnel is most common among women between the ages of 40 to 60 but affects men and women of all ages and occupations.
Dr. King is having good success treating carpal tunnel without the need for surgery. "Chiropractic care offers exciting opportunities to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in a noninvasive way. A new study shows chiropractic to be equally effective to medical care, without the need for surgery" says Dr. King. “Surgery should be the last resort. In 80% of the cases where surgery has occurred, the symptoms have returned within two years.”
Dr. King offers new patients a complimentary office visit with a $10 donation to the Quincy Fire Department. Dr. Jeff King, D.C. is located at 707 N. 24 (the Pella windows building) in Quincy. Telephone: 217-641-0644.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Mouse hand clicking and hand pain

Do you have hand or elbow pain when you click a mouse? Does you hand become weak from mouse clicking? Do you think you are alone in your pain? If you answered yes, keep reading. I have heard from more people lately about how painful it is for them to click a mouse. Now most people would say that is ridiculous. How can a simple mouse cause pain?
Well I am going to tell you it can and does. With the use of various kinds of software mouse clicking is the only way to achieve your end result. Now with scanners in the work place mouse clicking is taking off in leaps and bounds.Hand pain from clicking a mouse is going to escalate out of control if it hasn’t already.
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Why does your mouse hand get cold?

FROM WikiAnswers
There isn't a specific medical condition to identify the cold mousing hand condition. It should not be confused with carpal tunnal. Cold mouse hand is common among computer users of all ages. Most computer users experience a cold mouse hand when the temperature drops in their work environment.
The most common cold hand ailments include: Poor Circulation, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Raynaud's, DeQuervain's, Tendonitis or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. For specific medical information on these conditions, search Google, Yahoo! or MSN. Seek the advice of a doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.
For specific relief of cold mouse hand, use a product designed to meet your specific needs. There are several solutions for a cold mouse hand. Mouse hand warmers come in different shapes and forms to relieve a cold mouse hand.
There are earth-friendly, energy-efficient mouse blankets which do not need the use of electricity to cover your mouse hand. Use the mouse hand warmer blanket by sliding your favorite mouse pad and mouse inside to keep the mouse hand covered and warm.
There are USB connected warming mice which warm the palm of the hand. There are USB mouse covers with attached mousepads to slip your hand inside to keep it warm while you work. The USB connected items have cords which need the use of electricity and may or may not get tangled on your desk.
There are also USB connected warm mouse pads. These items warm the mouse pad surface so your cold mouse hand is not resting on cold.
There are gel packs that are chemicals which turn to a semi-solid state to produce heat packs and last several hours. The gel packs can be used as a mouse hand warmer, but they are not very practical for computer users. The gel packs should not be used by children as there may be a safety issue regarding chemicals. Always supervise the use of a warm gel pack when it's being used by children.
Online resources for mousing hand warmers are available through the search engines. Typical search terms include and are not limited to: mouse hand warmer, cold mouse hand, warm mouse hand, warming geek gadget, warm mouse pad, mouse warmer. Use these search engines: Alta Vista, Yahoo, AllTheWeb, Google and MSN.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Heated mouse - Do it for your mouse hand

Not sure how much time you spend sitting in front of a computer, and if you are reading this, I bet you spend at least a few hours everyday mousing your way online. There's tons of data available about the ill effects of computer overuse; especially for people who do not use the computer in a healthy manner. By healthy, I refer to proper ergonomics. Yet, even with proper ergonomics in place, there is still the risk of ill effects of overuse; especially overuse of the mouse hand.
There are an endless number of hand ailments and medical conditions with cold hand symptoms and side effects. Some of these ailments include arthritis, tendonitis, Raynaud's phenomenon, diabetes, migraine headaches, poor circulation, alcohol abuse, cigarette addiction, and the list goes on and on. Cold hands when trying to get computer work completed are annoying and painful. Not only do they cause pain to your mouse hand, cold hands actually become numb, and fingertips feel as though they are frozen.
Exposed hands working at the computer need warmth. If you work in a cold room, office or a drafty space, it is wise to use a heated computer mouse. A heated mouse generates warmth through the skin's layers penetrating the muscle tissue. There are a variety of heated computer devices using an USB connection and many of them use a carbon fiber which transmits infrared heat. Infrared heat is known to create a healing effect for sore muscles. The Eastern cultures have been using infrared heat for centuries. The sun is a natural source of infrared heat. The nice thing about an infrared heated mouse is getting all the benefits of the sun without the harmful UV rays.
Further research indicates 20-30 minutes of infrared heat daily can actually provide healing results. So, if you're like me, an USB infrared heated mouse would certainly be a welcomed relief for cold mouse hand pain. A heated mouse stimulates the flow of blood, and in turn reduces stiffness in finger and wrist joints. If muscles are sore, the heated mouse will penetrate deeply to soothe aching muscles.
Chemical toxins in the blood are a concern today with all the food we eat and the air we breathe. The infrared heat generated by the warmth of an USB heated mouse helps to detoxify our system of the unhealthy toxins. The heat releases the toxins from blood cells ridding the body of unnecessary toxic build up.
Massage therapists use heat to relax muscles. Why not use heat at home while we work? Keep your mouse hand relaxed, your blood flowing to reduce poor circulation and detoxify your system with the use of an infrared heated computer mouse.
If you enjoy the feel of the sun's heat on your face on a warm summer day, then you'll truly enjoy the warmth of a warm mouse while you are sitting at work in front of a computer!
For more information about the heated mouse and other infrared heated computer devices visit http://www.igmproducts.com/.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Mouse Hand - A blog about the hand that mouses!

Actually, our mouse hand feels it. It feels the pain and stress we put upon it to get through each and every day. There's arthritic mouse hand pain, muscle tension mouse hand problems, cold mouse hand syndrome, poor circulation in our mouse hand, and the list goes on and on.
What can we do about it? What can we do to relieve the mouse hand pain? Research shows ergonomics plays an important role in managing a healthy mouse hand. So, we design an ergonomic work station using ergonomic computer devices. We do all this and after several years of working properly seated and body parts positioned perfectly, we still have problems with our mouse hand. Why?
Over years of continued use of the mouse hand, we develop strains and stress in hand parts like the wrist, fingers, muscles and joints. Some people suffer more than others. Yet, most people who use a computer everyday overtime will develop a certain amount of stress of the mousing hand.
This blog is all about the mouse hand. We will find information about using the mouse hand and ways to keep the mouse hand comfortable, safe and loved. Does your mouse hand get cold? Do your fingers get numb? Join our discussion. We welcome your comments and feedback.
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