RV Medical

There is much more available discussion in podcasts on longevity today. Unfortunately most of that discussion is not based on science but based on select studies that facilitate the podcasts discussion. Recognize that any treatment with medications or pills is driven by experience with laboratory animals particularly mice. Mice have a much shorter lifespan and are inbred. How does this apply to humans? Very few studies on longevity with drug treatment have been done in humans. There is no prescription drug for longevity currently. You would be very surprised that the primary contribution to reduce longevity in this country is a reduction in what's called healthspan, Or what's considered morbidity. Today there is a rising prevalence of diabetes and obesity, hypertension cancer and arthritis. So much of this is attributable to Genetics diet and lifestyle. Something you have to be working on every day. Let's look at the science.

Updating ideas and thoughts on traveling by RV and attending to medical needs that may occur while traveling. When you're out and about traveling around the United States by RV you're more vulnerable to different conditions in different areas and in this episode some attention needs to be paid to how Covid is more concentrated in different states such as Florida and the variant is more communicable. Listen to your body.

Something to recognize, Vertigo is a symptom that describes the condition of movement in the absence of movement. This can be very disruptive if it happens at all especially while traveling. It's a condition that's disabling and impactful. In this podcast I've talked about some  underlying causes of vertigo and what can be done while traveling and when you should seek medical care. Depending on your age and whether or not you have any cardiovascular disease versus if you're healthy without any problems could distinguish what's causing the vertigo. As part of your medical kit you may want to keep some meclizine or Valium to control a benign condition of vertigo that may occur.

During fall and winter respiratory illness becomes more common. How to manage and reduce these infections  while traveling either alone or with others. How to remain healthy while experiencing weather and change during travel.

This week I reviewed aspects of coronavirus impacting Van and RV travel. I also reviewed the Army survival manual which I think is necessary reading if you travel in boondocks and hike especially to understand which plants are poisonous and which plants could be helpful and how to manage things when you're out hiking around and something happens it's good to have in your backpack it's good to have in your RV. I also touched on the psychological emotional aspects of traveling with a partner or even alone. Best ways to negotiate with a partner about travel by listening acknowledging reflective listening and empathy. Traveling alone has its own set of challenges and requires a certain amount of skill. When traveling alone it's important to check in with your family to let them know where you are and what you are doing and stay connected if that's necessary for you. Some people may feel a certain amount of independence not require that. Have a good weekend.

The Army survival manual is a great book to have when traveling. It has great suggestions a good overview of using your wits and opportunities that you have to improvise when something happens especially any injuries that happen also something as as crossing a stream or a small river and the idea that you can learn more about what to look for before crossing a body of water things like that are in measurable terms of help when you're out in the middle of nowhere in my suggestion would be if you get a copy of this to take it with you when you hike around she can identify edible and poisonous plants that don't want to come in contact with and again what to do when you get a insect bite or some other poisonous bite and how you can manage that without access to medical care which can be difficult when you're in a boondocks situation.

It is possible to reduce risk of getting Covid 19 and be more successful recovering from infection. 

I hope everyone had a good week, tonight's podcast reviews the week and odds and ends on health while traveling.

RV or Van indoor environment  Must be kept clean and learn where to find possible mold intrusion. How to test for mold inside RV or VAN. How  to keep your indoor environment not only neat but also free of contaminants affecting health.