Two mobile medical trailers were connected at the Blakelaw Clinic site to form a temporary, state-of-the-art GP and dental clinic during the building project for a new health centre delivered via the local LIFT Company for Newcastle Primary Care Trust.

NNT LIFTCo contacted EMS Healthcare earlier January to provide the super-speedy solution. EMS prepared and delivered its Liberty unit from its large ‘ready to go’ fleet of medical trailers. It will be in situ for six months until the permanent clinic is ready.

The two consultation room unit will allow the clinic to deliver GP and dental services from the same site. The Liberty unit benefits from
+ Reception area
+ Private kitchens/staff area
+ Disabled and staff toilets
+ Full air conditioning and disabled access
+ Fire alarm
+ CCTV and intruder alarm
+ External floodlighting

Paul Inglis at NNT LIFTCo said:
“We could not allow any disruption or inconvenience to patients using the existing healthcare services and we were impressed by EMS Healthcare’s can-do attitude.

“They offered us a simple, innovative, high quality solution that would enable GPs and dentists at the clinic to maintain their extremely high standard and provide a ‘business as usual’ service during the building project.”

No major site preparation work was required. The Liberty unit was driven to the new location and ready within 24 hours. Once the building project is complete, the units will simply be disconnected and driven away.

Keith Austin, Partner in EMS Healthcare said: “Because our medical trucks come installed with all the necessary fixtures and fittings needed to make it happen quickly, we were ready to meet the seven-day challenge and provide the perfect business continuity solution. All our client had to do was to move the medical and dental equipment into the mobile space and open the door to patients.

“Our ready-made clinical environments are a perfect solution for health providers needing to access high-quality accommodation quickly and easily.”

Ref: EMS-HS-290312

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For further information, please contact: Ruth Devlin 07896 125764, email ruth@judgeandhoward.com or Kate Price at EMS, 0151 350 1509 email kate.price@ems-healthcare.com

Notes to editors

EMS Healthcare LLP (www.ems-healthcare.com) was launched in 2011 following the increased demand for vehicle-based healthcare solutions. Prior to this healthcare services were delivered under the Event Marketing Solutions Ltd (www.eventms.com) sister brand, clients include Care UK, NHS Trusts, SecuriCare and Cancer Charity Tenovus.

The Newcastle and North Tyneside LIFT Company – known as NNT LIFTCo – is a joint venture involving the following partners:

+ Robertson Capital Projects – a Scottish-based private sector development company within the Robertson Group – which owns 60 per cent of shares and has three representatives on the board of directors

+ Community Health Partnerships – a company jointly owned by the Department of Health and Partnerships UK – which owns 20 per cent of shares and has one representative on the board of directors

+ Four local public sector partners – Newcastle Primary Care Trust, North Tyneside Primary Care Trust, Newcastle City Council and North Tyneside Council – between them own the remaining 20 per cent of shares and have one representative on the board of directors.

The board of directors has ultimate responsibility for the direction and control of the Company. Day-to-day operations are managed by the chief executive and locally appointed staff.

In 2004, NNT LIFTCo entered into a long term agreement with the primary care trusts and local authorities in Newcastle and North Tyneside to develop various premises over a period of twenty years.

Normally when we go to the loo we defecate not just indigestible food, but also large quantities of bacteria and water. It was realised that using just small amount of live bacteria culture say less than 1 billion was pointless as there was about a million times more in the butt and the small colony that you were introducing would be ineffective. Although there is a lot of anecdotal evidence that shows even small doses do help.

VSL#3 or VSL3 contains these colonizing probiotic species

• Streptococcus thermophilus VSL 3 probiotic Strain
• Bifidobacterium breve VSL 3 probiotic Strain
• Bifidobacterium longum VSL 3 probiotic Strain
• Bifidobacterium infantis VSL 3 probiotic Strain
• Lactobacillus acidophilus VSL 3 probiotic Strain
• Lactobacillus plantarum VSL 3 probiotic Strain
• Lactobacillus paracasei VSL 3 probiotic Strain
• Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. Bulgaricus VSL 3 probiotic Strain

In total there are 450 billion colony forming units (cfu) sachets or if you use the capsules 225 billion cfu’s per two capsules.

This mega dose is enough to kick start recolonisation of the bowel. Once taken for 14 days the bowel should be recolonised with the above strains and if the administration of the product were discontinued then the recolonising effect would last for three weeks.

At this strength we see clinically validated proof that probiotics have a positive health benefit. We also see some medical effects, such as a reduction in inflammatory bowel conditions such crohns and colitis. Some trials have even used VSL3 450 billion probiotics as an addition (adjunct) to treatment with NSAIDS such 5 amino salicylates (5ASA).

In the USA a lot of parents are using the product to help in leaky gut syndrome associated with autism.

Mode of Action

The actual mode of action is unclear. Probiotics have a range of effects including immune modulation, food breakdown, antibacterial, competitive inhibition of bowel adhesion sites via mannose lignans, vitamin, micronutrient and fatty acids synthesis super to the endogenous function, nutrient detoxification and recycling. The medical worlds like to use the safe answer, for VSL#3 mode of action, to be that the lactic acidic producing bacteria have an inhibitory effect on pathogenic bacteria. Many pathogenic bacteria produce enzymes that breakdown the interstitial cement substance that holds gut epithelial cells together. Without these nuisance enzymes being produced the gut integrity can be enhanced so nuisance chemical cannot pass the gut barrier and cause irritation to the next layer of tissue such as the nerves.

Recommended consumer reading:

The Probiotic Revolution by Gary B. Huffnagle, Sarah Wernick.

Plant sterols and sterolins, are found naturally in all vegetables and fruit, they are found in a natural ratio of 100:1. Sterols and sterolins (in a ratio of 100:1) have been clinically proven to maintain both the immune system and prostate health.

Sources of plant sterols and sterolins in a ratio of 100:1

Plant sterols and sterolins are found in all fruit and vegetables, they are particularly found in oily vegetables such as avocado or olive oil.

Sterols and sterolins are also available in the ratio of 100:1 in Moducare capsules. The sterols are derived from a natural pine source and are then encapsulated in a capsule shell. All the research carried out on plant sterols and sterolins (in a ratio of 100:1) used Moducare as there test material, rather than using fruit and vegetables.

What Is Immune System Modulation?

The immune system protects us from infection by fighting bacteria fungi and viruses. We can have an under active immune system, whereby we become prone to frequent infections. On the other hand we can have an overactive immune system, whereby the immune system attacks our own body.

Immune modulation is the principle whereby the immune system becomes rebalanced so that it is neither under active nor over active, indeed it is maintained in a healthy “normal” state. A healthy immune system can fight invading organisms, whilst not becoming over active.

The Role of Plant Sterols and Sterolins in a Ratio of 100: 1

Plant sterols are necessary to allow the immune system to work correctly; they play an important role in stabilising the cell membranes of white blood cells. With plant Sterols and Sterolins, the white blood cells can operate correctly.

Plant sterols and sterolins are also the reason why certain fruit, vegetables and herbs can help maintain prostate health in men. Plant Sterols and Sterolins help to block a hormone that normally stimulates prostate growth. ,

When to Add Sterols and Sterolins into Your Daily Health Maintenance Regime.

Sterols and sterolins should be added to your diet in order to:

Prepare your immune system for a forthcoming stressful time of the year

• Prepare your immune system to fight off cold and flu viruses naturally
• Prepare your immune system for the summer if you live in an area with poor air quality
• Modulate and rebalance your immune system
• Maintain the health of a mans prostate gland
• Prepare your immune system for strenuous endurance exercise
• Maintain the health of your cats and dogs
• Maintain the health of your immune system if you are feeling a bit under the weather

How to Take Sterols and Sterolins

In order to take the correct amount of fruit and vegetables a day to give a good level of the sterol and sterolins, you would have to eat nearly three pounds of fruit and vegetables a day which is around 15 portions of fresh fruit and vegetables (1.36kg). Typically only gorillas eat this much! An easier way would be to use Moducare sterols and sterolin capsules, which give you a daily dose of sterol and sterolins equivalent to around three pounds (1.36kg) fruit and vegetables a day.

Moducare is an intelligent food supplement as your body decides how much sterols and sterolins you require. If you are very deficient your body will take its required amount from your food. If you have plenty already in your system then the body will not take over and above what is required.  Because of this the sterols and sterolins as found in Moducare are very safe.

The daily dose of Moducare is one capsule to be taken three times a day, on an empty stomach (30 min before food or two hours after).

Moducare should not be taken by recipients of organ and tissue transplants or insulin dependant diabetics. Pregnant or breast feeding women and children under five should consult their nutritionalist, pharmacist or doctor before taking Moducare.

This autoimmune disease causes the gut to become damaged over time. The usually high surface area of the gut wall begins to smoothen and the absorptive surface dramatically decreases. The patient begins to suffer from the following mal-absorption related symptoms:

• Reduced weight
• Rapid weight loss
• Vitamin deficiency particularly b12
• Pernicious anemia
• Nerve damage
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Folic acid deficiency
• Skin rashes
• Hair loss
• Infertility
• Bloatedness and wind
• Dermatitis herpetiformis

We treat this disease by complete exclusion of gluten, which is very hard to achieve in practice as even microscopic traces can cause gut-wall damage. Dermatitis herpetiformis is treated with specific anti-bacterials.

Substances that enhance the gut function such as glutamine are helpful as they help develop the finger like projections and the surface area of the gut. They help grow the gut lining and may help increase the guts resistance to permeability. Immune system modulators such as moducare are also helpful.

A diagnosis is only confirmed by testing. Your doctor can test you but it will require a venous sample and appointment.  A home test is also available online or from pharmacies. It is very simple to use and very accurate. It takes about 10 minutes and is suitable for both children and adults. Although the test is not enough to confirm celiacs for your health records, it may encourage your doctor to escalate his intervention to a full venous blood sample. This home test is called biocard celiacs test or it can be spelt b-i-o c-a-r-d c-e-o-l-i-a-c-s home test.

Below is a list of everyday symptoms which, when combined with an easy at-home temperature test, almost certainly indicates low thyroid function. If a customer confirms at least half of the list and has low body temperature, then do suggest a remedy like Thyroid Support (but don’t diagnose them).

Symptoms

1. Feeling unduly chilly all the time
2. Excessive lethargy
3. Inability to lose weight (you can look rather than ask about it!)
4. Low mood
5. Sluggish bowel
6. Muscle aches & pains
7. Always a ‘niggly’ throat, as if about to get a sore thoat
8. Memory loss
9. Brittle and thinning hair and nails
10. Low libido

The ‘at home’ temperature test

1. Perform the test on the first, second and third day of your period (anytime if past the menopause) as hormones, which can influence body temperature and thyroid function are rock steady at this time
2. Perform the test before getting out of bed, with the duvet still on.
3. On each morning, put the thermometer under the arm for a minute
4. Average out the results for the 3 mornings

If the average is in the 35s or 36s°C and you have a good half the symptoms or more, you may well have a sluggish thyroid.

Moducare and the thyroid gland

The most common causes of thyroid diseases are autoimmune.

Hypothyroidisms is usually caused by antibodies attacking the healthy thyroid gland tissue therefore damaging and inhibiting its ability to secrete useful thyroid hormone. On the other hand hyperthyroidism or over active thyroid gland, caused by the strangest of autoimmune pathologies. It seems counter intuitive that hyperthyroid is caused by an over active (self destructive aspect) immune system, Indeed in hyperthyroidism the immune system antibodies become clones of the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and therefore agonise the same receptors. the thyroid gland in this instance can over secrete its hormonal output. Causing symptoms associated with excessive thyroid function.

I use Moducare in a supplement and dietary plan as the sterols contained with it help to modulate the over active immune system and maintain it at a healthy level. It is interesting to note that sterols are some called oil unsaponafiables. In fact avocado unsaponafiables are known to reduce joint arthritis.

Dietary advice

Firstly, lots of Kelp only works if the person prepares all their food from scratch. Processed food is full of iodine in the form of potassium iodide (as found in multivitamins). If someone does seem to have the perfect diet though, add a Kelp supplement in.

Second, although cooking destroys the effect in these foods, Soya, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Lima beans, Pearl barley and Millet are all ‘goitrogenic’ foods that contain thyroid hormone inhibitors when fresh or lightly cooked. Best avoided.

Thyroid Support Formula can be taken alongside Thyroxin due to the low iodine content, to combat the return of symptoms after the GP has reduced the initial dose.

As autoimmunity is a cause of thyroid dysfunction, you may want to take a celiac test to make sure that the same immune over activity has triggered a gluten intolerance. Remember celiacs disease is one whereby the body produce anti bodies against gliadin protein traces found in gluten.

It is probably the same case for the graduate as he or she is faced with so much pressure to find a good job so as to earn a living. They want to achieve self improvement. The process of searching for work is normally stressful because there is a very few number of graduate jobs available.

To help graduate employers get the exact skills they are looking for when recruiting future employees, they can advertise the job they are offering on well known websites that assist to bridge the gap between the job givers and job seekers. This will be easier for the employer as all he needs to do is go to the website and contact those candidates that likely meet the qualifications he is seeking and invite them for an interview.

Another successful way to scout for employees is for the employer to organize fairs at various universities and get in touch with those students who are interested in working for their respective companies. This way, he lets the potential employees know what the organization is looking for in an employee.

A graduate employer can also offer internships to students when they are on break. This is one of the sure ways for any employer to prepare a potential employee. Most students will be more inclined to approach the employer who offered them an internship first when they are looking for a job after graduating. This cuts down the cost for most employers as the employee was trained at internship and will perform the job better than a new employee.

Once the employer has recruited new graduate employees, they should offer incentives to their employees so that the turnover rate is reduced otherwise the company will be conducting interviews every so often costing it highly. Incentives such as a good salary and bonuses as well as recognition for good work done will ensure they don’t leave as soon as they are employed.

The recruiting process for every organization should be so thorough such that the employer gets the right person for the job. The graduate employer should cross check the graduate’s qualifications and all the references as well as their background. This will save on time and determine which candidate is the best for the job. It is better to do good research rather than incur costs because the employee does not perform as per the skill they claim to have.

It is therefore the responsibility of the graduates to prepare themselves well for the graduate jobs they hope to find. It is also important for the graduate employers to arm themselves with the above tips to ease their job on recruiting.

The invitation-only event will be held on 23rd and 24th January 2012 at the company’s HQ in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The EMS Healthcare team will be showcasing the company’s new Liberty Quad medical vehicle, one of which is already being used to provide vital community-based dialysis treatment to patients in North Wales.

The innovative dialysis unit is created by linking four 13.6m medical trailers together to reveal a high-quality eight-bed ward and two private isolation rooms for patients.

Invited guests will be able to witness first-hand the variety of clinical environments that can be created via EMS Healthcare’s wide range of bespoke medical trailers, whether it is to provide healthcare closer to patients’ homes or as a temporary solution during new-build or refurbishment projects.

EMS-Healthcare Business Development Manager Rob Jordan said: “We are immensely proud of this latest addition to our growing fleet of mobile medical units. Our highly versatile solutions offer cost-effective and flexible temporary accommodation that is already being used successfully by public and private sector healthcare professionals in a variety of settings.”

If you are interested in attending this EMS Healthcare event, please get in touch using the contact details below:

Rob Jordan (Business Development Manager)
07917 395 563 | robert.jordan@ems-healthcare.com

Kate Price (Marketing Manager)
0151 350 1509 | kate.price@ems-healthcare.com

Ref: EMS-HS-040112

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It is important to stress, that these shakes are not just for anyone but in the right circumstances are thought to be helpful for people on certain diets, for example those who may be dieting and not getting enough protein from the things they naturally eat and drink.

Protein shakes are also closely associated with those on the bodybuilding circuit and others that train or work out regularly and these protein supplements are thought to help with the maintenance of lots of muscle mass.

It is also known that many athletes enjoy a favourite protein shake before a sporting or athletic event, providing in many cases a much needed energy boost when about to perform.

Many available shakes also contain other valuable vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron and fibre and it is clear to see that they encourage healthy living in tandem with good exercise and good food.

There is usually a protein shake to suit each and every taste palette. Something traditional such as strawberry, banana or vanilla or the more adventurous can create their own flavours to go hand in hand with the approaching energy boost!

When nature provides everything that our bodies need for great looking skin many people are questioning why we should need to risk using synthetic chemicals at all and are looking for natural alternatives. This is not turning our backs on science, rather it is learning from our deeper understanding of how complex our skin’s eco-systems are in the same way that we are understanding how complex soils are and how the entire eco-system of the soil helps to keep a plant healthy. Instead of poisoning our soils and our bodies we can learn from science and take care of our planet and our bodies.

Now that organic methods of horticulture are becoming widely accepted as being the most natural way of growing plants and keeping them healthy then more and more organic skin care products are finding their way to market. Why not try them on your skin?

You can find a wide range of men’s shavers’ online including name brands. Currently specials are available online for Philips Norelco shaving systems. You can find affordable rates so shop around. Philips makes the shaving system with complete washable – rechargeable features. Some brands have the Reflex Action System Patent. This feature enables you to use automatic adjustment tools to fit the contour of your face.

Some models have the super lift and the Cut Technology, which lifts hair so that you can cut the hair on your face below the skin without cutting your face. There is unique floating heads that allow you to align the blades and adjust the shaver so you can get exceptionally close to your skin without hurting yourself.

The batteries come with a full LED and Light power indicator, which activates when you are in cordless mode. Compare the model to Panasonic’s Pro-Curve wet and dry pivoting action shaving system. This is rechargeable shaver with sharp nanotech blades. The foil arches to provide you with a close shave. Pivoting heads are adjustable so that you can follow the contour of your face with precision. The motor is 13,000 RPM, which means you have a consistent streaming of powerful and precise shaves. The wet and dry feature allows you to shave in the shower or at the sink. There is a pop-up trimming device that you may use to groom yourself precisely the way you like it. Turbo cleaning mode is another feature that includes accelerating shaving capabilities at 17,000 RPM.

The residue that sticks to most mens shavers will not stick to Panasonics unique pivoting systems. Braun has a new model available. The Pulsonic Shaver System comes in black and silver. This shaver offers you three personalized modes. It has a complete versatile shaving system for maxing out on your facial adaptability.

The Active-Lift feature allows you to capture that flat-lying hair with ease. Optifoil is another feature that allows you to get the closet shave. The clean and renew feature allows you to click a button for automatic cleaning, charging, and lubricating. Compare brands and prices online.