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Is permethrin carcinogenic?

You are on shaky ground if you assume that what the Canadian military approves for its soldiers is any kind of guarantee of safety.
- paul.ferris
- Post #33
- Aug 22, 2015
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Ibuprofen

In addition to drinking lots of water, I would suggest trying to eat a less inflammatory diet (cut down on sugar, alcohol, saturated fats, milk, white bread etc.) but this can be hard to do on Camino fare. I manage to stay fluid on one or two ibuprofen through the day and sleep well with a...
- paul.ferris
- Post #35
- Jul 18, 2015
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Loss of Body Weight

My wife and I each lost about 15 lbs (approx. 7kg) despite the fact that we both developed a craving for chocolate croissants.(SJPDP-Santiago, 36 days).
- paul.ferris
- Post #67
- Apr 8, 2015
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Who packed vitamins?

If the Camino is about paring down to the absolute essentials. If the Camino is about change - losing old habits and insecurities - and discovering the true you. Then you shouldn't take the vitamins. Just eat well. If you still feel the need, vitamins are sold in Spain.
- paul.ferris
- Post #19
- Mar 16, 2015
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Ungüentos and vaseline

Yes to Vaseline and all the other good advice here. But nothing is a substitute to proper fitting boots - at least one size larger than usual, well broken in - so your feet toughen up, and quality (specialty) walking socks. Also, I think that walking style is a factor. Pushing yourself, or just...
- paul.ferris
- Post #30
- Oct 9, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Taping your feet to avoid blisters?

"Walk in a relaxed manner and drink plenty of water", is the best advice I received. Lose the jitters Rory. Take it easy. Listen to your body. The Camino is not that hard. Children do it, old people do it. You'll be fine.
- paul.ferris
- Post #18
- Sep 2, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics