A new remedy to tackle DVT

A SOUTH African company, specialising in indigenous botanical skin care products, The Renewal Centre, yesterday announced their development of a preventative measure against Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), the scourge of airlines, created for airline passengers concerned about contracting DVT from long haul flights. In deep vein thrombosis a blood clot forms in one of the veins deep inside the leg. It can occur at any age but is much more common in older people. The clot may break away from its position and travel through the heart to the lung where it may cause severe symptoms which can result in death. The development of the Vinetherapy In-Flight Kit, by the South African Renewal Centre, was as a result of studies done on long haul flights (as one of the world's longest commercial flights is between New York and Johannesburg) as well as what natural precautions could be taken by both the airline and the passenger to minimise the risk of DVT. The In-flight kit, contains four patented sachets, which crack in the middle, exuding a clear gel to be applied to the face, hands, feet and legs. For more information contact: tony@renewal.co.za . (Miguel de Sousa)