Is there anything to do after idleness in the heat – fiestas – alcohol – barbecues and lovely exaggerations? We all do enjoy summer, especially in Altamira surrounded by friends.

But do our bodies really follow this pleasure?

Less exercise, more fiestas with of course more alcohol, not really organic food on barbecues etc are a surcharge for our organism who is well equipped to sustain it, but!...

However, since most of us have more days behind us than in front, I strongly believe that a friendly support to our body is highly recommended.

Cleaning - Reinforcement and Exercise!

Cleaning:

In case of excess of food: help the Stomach, the Large Intestine and the Liver
In case of excess of toxins:
- acids: help the Kidneys
- sugars: help the Liver

Clean the Stomach: Verbena tea – Liquorice – Melissa
- in case of troubles: baking Soda or Betaïn Citrate

Clean the Kidneys: Orthosiphon – mouse-ear hawkweed – Dandelion…
- and drink more water before 19’00

Clean the Liver: Artichoke – Mary thistle – Desmodium

To be nice with the Large Intestine : Turmeric

Reinforcement:
If you follow the above recommendations, the organism should be rapidly reinforced.
To speed up the process: Spirulina – Coenzym Q10

Exercise:
Why not re start with some exercise like more walking – go shopping or dining to “La Fuente” by foot following the canal, walk to the Golf Club house restaurant!
And not forgetting the morning light gym!

Enjoy the autumn! At your disposal for more infos.

Am Freitag, den 21.09.2018 möchten wir mit Euch feiern.

Eingeladen sind alle, die sich angesprochen fühlen und mit uns einen schönen Abend verbringen möchten.

Beginn ist um 19.00 Uhr auf der Plaza del Lio –Altamira.

Musikalisch wird der Abend gestaltet von der tollen Sängerin Lady Garcia vom Duo „Upsite Down“ (bekannt vom 29.06.2018)

Tische, Stühle und Verpflegung, sowie Getränke  sind selbst mitzubringen. Ein Gasgrill für Fleisch steht zur Verfügung.

Der Kostenbeitrag für den Abend beträgt 10,00 Euro pro Person (Kinder kostenlos) für die Musik.

Über eine rege Teilnahme würden wir uns freuen.

Friehelm Oppenländer (Altamira #300)

Erwin Lahoda (Altamira #141)

With the “better” days most of us are inclined to “just do a bit more” in the garden, repairs at home, additional sport and exercising.... and our “older bones” are not always happy about this ...and they do let us know!

There are 2 potential results: inflammation or stiffness and sore muscles.

Stiffness and sore muscles:

The most powerful ingredient against it is a substance called “Diclofenac sodium”. (16 or 20 mg)

It is found in 2 creams:

Voltaren Dolo in Europe and Voltadolo in Spain (available in all pharmacies

Spanish made equivalent (cheaper) is Cinfadol.

Apply 3-4 times a day and rub gently (do not heat the skin!)

Some travellers remain faithful to the red box of Tiger Balm and personally I am also fond of it.

Inflammation:

Should the problem be more serious (with pain and swelling) the most standard response is to take Irfen or Voltaren tablets. I am not in favour of this treatment due to the recognised side effects of these molecules on the kidneys. For 3 thousands years, the TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) urge the patients to ensure to keep clean kidneys in case of pain and inflammation!

My proposal is to use a natural way to calm the inflammation.

The standardized Plants Extracts (EPS) from PhytoPrevent, the French producer (Group phytolis, available through Internet in all safety) give spectacular results.

My best formula is Scrofulaire – Reine des Prés – Curcuma (galenic form aa qsp). 3 times per day 2 coffee spoons.

To smooth down the pain I use Paracetamol 650 mg available in all pharmacies. (not Aspirin and acetyl salicyllic acids components to protect the kidneys) .

You can easily take 3 to 5 tablets per day. Wait 2 hours for the next one.

And never forget to drink much more (water, no sugar) especially between 5pm and 7pm.

Gladly at your disposal for additional information.

Have a great and safe summer!

Claude Camredon

Dr Sciences “natural health”

The anual Altamira Hog Roast 29th June

You will know that our Community rules stipulate that when repainting your property the colour should match the “original” tint when the property was built.

It is appreciated that some owners have had problems in selecting the correct colour and, hence, a variety of cream/white painted properties have emerged.

To help solve the problem the owner of a paint shop in La Zenia has visited Altamira and has identified the correct “Altamira Colour” – the paint code being N°6731.
This number is related to the well-known paint producer Titan.

The owner of the shop has agreed to offer all Altamira owners a special discount of 10%!

The name and address of the shop is:

Ferreteria & Bricolage Ferretón
Calle de Flores, La Zenia
(Next to the Supermarket Consum)
Tel.: 96 673 02 50

Best regards
Erwin Lahoda
President

In Chinese Traditional Medicine also, March and April are the Spring season.

At each season an organ has priority over the others and liver is the one during Spring.

It is highly recommendable to take special care of the liver during this time. The liver is a large chemical plant, the sugar reserve for your energy, and the one taking care of greases among other duties. It is therefore wise to allow a regular thorough cleansing of all toxins. This will enable the organ to regenerate, ensuring better functioning and longer possibilities of defences.

The liver dislikes: greases and fat, excess of sugar, hard alcohol, medicaments and drugs, heavy sauces and hot food. It is also affected by anger, frustration and feeling of injustice.

The liver likes: bitter plants such as artichoke, Mary thistle, fennel, dandelion, black radish, desmodium and a nice cup of herbal tea before going to bed.

These plants can be found everywhere in various types of galenic forms : tablets, capsules, water or alcohol extracts and, the best solution for faster and better results: as EPS extract via Internet www.phytoprevent.fr          

Should you select to be “nice” with your liver, then take these plants preferably in the evening and choose a lighter dinner.

The Kidneys had a hard time during the winter!

Heavier food, less hydration, eventual medication etc…

They definitely deserve a good cleaning before the summer.

The easiest way to help the kidneys to clean and regenerate is to drink half a litre of water between 5 to 7 pm. 

Surprising…but so true: the kidneys are equipped with a cleansing process needing only ½ l of water but timing must be respected: 5 to 7 pm!           

You will be amazed to hear the amount of back aches, joints contractions that can be eliminated with this so simple “medication”!

Feel free to ask for more info. Have a nice spring time… the pools and the sea are warming up !                                 

Despite of the scarf around your neck or, better in front of your nose, the hat and the coat and regardless of your thorough hand washing various times a day, nasty viruses could find a way in your organism !

As soon as you feel uneasiness in your throat or the need for a handkerchief more often than usual, YOU SHOULD ACT!

You are not in a situation of illness...yet, so any treatment will be positive against the nasty viruses. The earlier you act, the better!

Apart from keeping you warm with hot drinks and eventually getting rid of the “funny hazy head”, the best solution is undoubtedly to reinforce your defence mechanism.

Yes your body has lot of ways to help you without having to rush in the pharmacy to buy pharmaceutical preparations.

I recommend to my patients to take ECCHINACEA and that works perfectly. Echinacea can be found everywhere (in Spain and in Villamartin also!)
This is how you can treat/protect you (from a weak to a strong way) :
- Infusions ( weak, but OK if taken very early and repeatedly)
- Pills (brand “Esperitop”or equivalent) (fine if taken more than 6 units a day, 2 at each time)
- Tincture (brand Echinaforce Dr Vogel is the best) (excellent results start with 15 drops twice a day in very little water, increase up to 25 drops if needed)
- EPS 50% Echinacea 50% Cypress (fantastic, cannot be beaten!) EPS is not knwon in Spanish pharmacies yet but can be bought on the official internet site of the French producer: www.phytoprevent.com

At your disposal for additional info-
Take care of yourself! And remember: do not wait ACT EARLY!

At our 2017 AGM Dr. Claude Camredon, who has a house in Plaza Arneva, was elected as a member to our Community Committee. At a recent meeting, Claude, who has a Doctorate in Medicine, spoke to me volunteering to write a series of essays, to be published on the Altamira website, covering a variety of health topics. It has been agreed that over the course of a year Claude will write six essays, each one being specifically featured for two months.

The articles are a new initiative in the evolution of our website. Most, if not all of us, have health issues and we are confident that you will find Claude’s essays both interesting and informative.

I am sure I can speak for all of us in my taking this opportunity to thank Claude, in advance, for his volunteering initiative.

Erwin Lahoda
President.

These articles will be published here: Claude Camredon Health Tips

Please be aware that suspicious persons have recently been seen in the Altamira area. Although this is always a cause for concern it is especially so at this time of year ,as over the years Autumn has proved to be a time when Burglars are increasingly active.

With this in mind we are asking everybody to be even more vigilant , and to take all reasonable precautions in securing their property.

we would also reiterate ,that should you see any persons you think are acting suspiciously ,please do not hesitate to call 112 . The policia will welcome your call.