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Who has tried a Circulation Booster

the_hawk* — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:12:32 GMT

Who has tried a Circulation Booster?

Its same one as the famous swimmer is currently promoting on TV at the moment

Since having an accident earlier in the year and a skin graft to a crushed foot, I still have some swelling and deap bruising and was loaned one of these devices as well as a ultrasound massager.

just wondering if anyone has tried either and what they believe the effects were?

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

bright.ton42 — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:53:21 GMT

I've wondered about that, the one that Dawn Frazer advertises? Not for me as I don't need it but for ppl

who can't put weight on their legs or feet. It seems pretty harmless. As I haven't used it I can't pass on results

but you'd think if DF recommends it it must be good. Though wasn't she the one who sponsored that

home equity scheme that went bust? Maybe this is different as you'd think she would know a thing or two

about muscles and the body.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

the_hawk* — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:57:07 GMT

Celebs have been promoting products for $$ for years, I only mentioned that part of it so people knew the product I was talking about.

Still feeling my way with moderation and not sure how they would react about a link to an actual product.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

icyfroth — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:59:56 GMT

My ex uses it he thinks it's fantastic!

Saves him actually getting out of his recliner chair and taking the dog for a walk or doing the lawns or walking to the shops etc.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

grandmoon — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:35:15 GMT

Hi Hawk

I have one of them for 6 months now and I have found it very good. Since I got it and have used it for half an hour once a day, I have been able to walk further than before I started using it.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

Anonymous — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:04:54 GMT

Hi Hawk

I have one and find it fantastic. Since we set up a room as my 'excersie therapy room', the booster gets used almost every day for 15 minutes. The usual, set cycle is 25 minutes but that's just too long for me to sit around in one session. You can set the pulse to your desired strength from 1 - 99. I find 40 to be enough for me.

My husband rubs my feet with a moisturising cream first so the soles take well to the pulses. I don't use the heat option on the machine at all. Small veins that were appearing in my legs before I had the booster have now disappeared and I'm not suffering from restless legs as much any more.

I do belive you can hire one from some pharmisits to try it for one month first and see if it suits you.

Anyway...well worth consideration in my humble opinion Hawk.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

crystal**flake — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:30:49 GMT

I've got one but hardly use it, I should but I forget.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

purplecarrot-top — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:34:37 GMT

I have one and find it good for the arthritis in my legs. Think it is great.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

lionrose.7 — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:35:28 GMT

You guys are slowly talking me into getting one 🙂

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

azureline** — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:09:30 GMT

My OH has one, he is on his feet all day and has terrible varicose veins. His doctor suggested it and it has been fantastic, the veins have improved and the pain is about 60% better, no swelling in his ankles now either. I use it now and again but since it is in the lounge room so he can use it while watching tv, I don't use it much.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

lyndal1838 — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:46:26 GMT

I asked my doctor about them as I am diabetic and have very poor circulation in my feet. He thought they were good but could be bought a lot cheaper than the ones advertised on TV.

I have ended up getting one from ebay for about a quarter the price of the highly promoted ones. I am happy with it but cannot compare them as I have never used the other one.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

katymatey* — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:52:09 GMT

I have one and use it sometimes. I read somewhere that the vibration helps fractures heal more quickly. Don't know if that is true or not. If you have had an injury it might be a good idea to check with your doctor before using it though.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

the_hawk* — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:42:27 GMT

Thanks for the replies everone, I was loaned one last night along with an ultra sound device, I am trying both as I am sick of the injury and want to be as good as posible ASAP.

Dixo I am using it as I sit here, so its no big deal, I have found around the 60 gets a reaction

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

monman12 — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 14:33:02 GMT

"The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) advertising complaints resolution panel determined there was no conclusive evidence it could provide pain relief, or that it would reduce cankles, improve circulation, ease arthritic pain, reduce fluid retention and swelling, aid fast recovery from muscular injury or relieve aches and pains. This doesn’t mean it can’t do these things – only that it hasn’t been proved it can."

"Of greater concern, though, is that swollen ankles can be a sign of cardiovascular disease – something we’d expect pharmacists to be aware of. Bypassing diagnosis by a doctor and buying the machine off the shelf simply to relieve swollen ankles could delay essential treatment for a more serious disease."

However, bearing in mind the comment apropos swollen ankles, there is nothing wrong with a placebo if the "patient" feels relief from using the device.

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Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

j*oono — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 14:52:24 GMT

Go for a walk. Hawk, If your circulation doesn't get boosted on that motor bike you have then something is wrong with your system.

How about everyone gets out there and does some exercise. I'm going to a follow me exercise session on Monday. You just have to follow the trainer and suffer along

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

just_me_karen — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 23:33:36 GMT

It's very important to work on improving circulation by walking or other exercise because of the risk of vascular dementia.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

the_hawk* — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 23:41:19 GMT

@j*oono wrote:
Go for a walk. Hawk, If your circulation doesn't get boosted on that motor bike you have then something is wrong with your system.

How about everyone gets out there and does some exercise. I'm going to a follow me exercise session on Monday. You just have to follow the trainer and suffer along

It must do something because I am always lighter the after a 2 or 3 hundred KM ride and the BP is always lower.

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

the_hawk* — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 23:54:33 GMT

@just_me_karen wrote:
It's very important to work on improving circulation by walking or other exercise because of the risk of vascular dementia.

Going by your reply I take you didnt read this bit,

"Since having an accident earlier in the year and a skin graft to a crushed foot, I still have some swelling and deap bruising"

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

just_me_karen — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:12:56 GMT

Yes I read that and particularly this part "earlier in the year". That's a long time for swelling to remain and may indicate circulatory problems, so it's important to work on that to avoid risk of vascular dementia. Maybe see your doctor?

Re: Who has tried a Circulation Booster

Anonymous — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 03:06:40 GMT

@the_hawk* wrote:
Thanks for the replies everone, I was loaned one last night along with an ultra sound device, I am trying both as I am sick of the injury and want to be as good as posible ASAP.

Dixo I am using it as I sit here, so its no big deal, I have found around the 60 gets a reaction

Hawk, have you put some moisteriser on the soles of your feet before getting on the machine? If not, try that. You'll be amazed how moist feet will make all the difference to how the pulse works. See how easy intense 60 feels then....