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Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Summer Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and Jet2 rules on taking medication on board
Airlines have regulations for passengers who are travelling with their meds and each carrier is slightly different. With school holidays in full swing, thousands are looking forward to their annual summer holiday but before that comes the dreaded packing. The final stress before you reach your destination is working out what to pack where and whether to put it into hand luggage or check-in suitcases. For those on prescription medication that stress is exacerbated. Whether your essential meds should go with you in person or into your hold case is important. You don't want to be stopped at security for putting them in the wrong place, neither do you want to have no access to them if your luggage goes missing en route. The general rule is that passengers should always pack enough of their prescribed medication into their carry-on bag for the duration of the flight and extra in case of any delays. They can also bring what they need for the duration of their holiday on board if they are worried about damage or loss. And all airlines will allow fliers to travel with essential prescriptions but there are rules surrounding amounts and types of medications that they should be aware of before setting off. With differing rules around medication for countries, passengers should always check guidelines with the embassy in the country you are travelling to by visiting their website. They will give you the most up-to-date rules on their regulations. While going through airport security, staff might be required to open and screen any liquid medications. But medical equipment is screened separately. Sarah Findlay, a travel expert at Total Travel Protection, said: "The UK, like many other countries, has strict regulations about what you can put in your hand luggage; however, some essential medical items have been cleared for placement in both hand and hold luggage: Tablets Capsules Medications in liquid form Medical devices and equipment such as CPAP machines or TENS machines Hypodermic syringes Inhalers Special foods and liquids required for medical conditions She added: "If you need to travel with oxygen tanks, you should always consult your airline to ensure you can travel as there are some nuances with this. It's also a great idea to chat to your GP if you have any concerns as they can often help." Here are the rules from our most popular airlines regarding travelling with medication. easyJet easyJet say that if medication is packed in your hold luggage their is no need to provide a letter from your doctor or healthcare practitioner. But they do advise customers to pack medication in your hand luggage where possible, especially if it is medication that you may need to take during the flight. They also ask passengers to check with your doctor or pharmacist if your prescription contains a controlled drug, as some countries have strict laws regarding these. Controlled drugs are medication that are subject to high levels of regulation as a result of government decisions, such as Diazepam, Lorazepam, Codeine or Tramadol. If you need to travel with medicine that contains a controlled drug, check the embassy rules for the country you're travelling to, as well as the entry requirements before you fly. You will also need to prove your medication is yours, either with a prescription or a letter from your doctor. A letter from your healthcare practitioner, confirming the medication is prescribed to you and is necessary to bring on board, is only required If you are bringing any of the following items on board: Liquids that exceed 100ml Sharp objects such as needles Oxygen cylinders and concentrators Any medical equipment that may be considered as dangerous goods in the aircraft cabin. Check with easyJet for a full list. Ryanair Ryanair say you can bring your medical equipment on board, free of charge, in addition to your small personal bag but you do need ti have pre-clearance by their Special Assistance Team. You can speak to them by calling 0808 168 5777 and calls are charged at local rate from landlines. This includes as much liquid medicine as you need for the duration of your flight and it does not need to fit in the transparent bag needed for all other liquids. It will also need to be inspected at airport security. The low cost airline says if you wish to carry or use a special medical item on board, you'll need to contact them. They will determine if your request can be approved and provide authorisation to carry the item. TUI TUI state that if you are carrying medication or medical equipment with you on board, you are required to bring a doctor's letter or prescription with you. The letter should state it is your medication and that the equipment is needed during the duration of the flight. They also allow Liquid medication larger than 100ml can be taken through security if you have a doctor's letter. If you're putting medicines in your hold luggage, TUI advise to pack them in a separate bag and say it will not be counted within your standard cabin baggage allowance. The bag may not, however, exceed the maximum measures of allowed cabin baggage. The airline also allows fliers to carry insulin, or a pen injection device in your hand baggage during your flight without a medical certificate, but passengers must declare this at check in. Insulin should always be packed in your cabin baggage rather than your hold luggage as it can be inactivated if carried in the hold due to low temperatures. Jet2 You can bring essential medications in your hand luggage on to Jet2 flights but liquid medications over 100ml require do require you to have a doctor's letter and must be in the original container. You also need to declare needles, syringes, and insulin pens to security and cabin crew. Jet2 recommends carrying essential medications for the duration of your trip in your hand luggage. They must be clearly labelled with your full name, health care provider's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage.
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Boxer gets ELECTRIC SHOCK and is left unconscious in freak accident in event in Thailand for fighters on cannabis
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BOXER suffered a horror ELECTRIC SHOCK after winning a fight in a Weed Boxing event in Thailand. Former ONE Championship star Ivan Parshikov suffered the freak accident during his celebrations. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Ivan Parshikov got an electric shock after winning a fight Credit: X 4 He could be seen to go completely stiff Credit: X 4 He fell to the floor after the freak accident Credit: X The Russian fighter had taken his professional record to 16-5-0 but his jubilation was cut short. Parshikov, 29, climbed up on the ropes and looked like he was going to jump into the pool that oddly surrounded the ring. However, as he reached for a ringside light, he got an electric shock. His body entirely stiffened before he crashed back down to the canvas. READ MORE ON SPORT I'VE GOT LEW Hamilton gives F1 rival lift on his private jet after he was booked on EasyJet Fortunately, he was able to spring back up quickly and continue his celebratory dive into the water. This is despite some social media posts claiming he had been electrocuted, which refers to death or serious injury. He was then able to get medical attention to give him the all clear. Parshikov has seen the funny side of the incident as he posted the video of it on Instagram. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Fans were shocked by the clip as they flooded the comment section. One posted: "Omg you lucky your alive bro." Boxer Jin Sasaki suffers six-week memory loss after brutal KO and cannot remember fight A second wrote: "Is there a new battle nickname now 'Charged'?" A third commented: "He won in the ring, but came out of the ring as a loser." A fourth said: "He's a power bank, charged for the whole evening." Another added: "That fight was shocking." He has also shared a new video of himself receiving electrotherapy from a TENS machine. 4 He has since been using a TENS machine Credit: Instagram Parshikov's judgment could have been clouded as the WBC is the only promotion that requires fighters to "smoke a bong or a joint" before the bout. It has previously been promoted by boxing icon Mike Tyson.
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Boxer gets ELECTRIC SHOCK and is left unconscious in freak accident in event in Thailand for fighters on cannabis
A BOXER suffered a horror ELECTRIC SHOCK after winning a fight in a Weed Boxing event in Thailand. Former ONE Championship star Ivan Parshikov suffered the freak accident during his celebrations. Advertisement 4 Ivan Parshikov got an electric shock after winning a fight Credit: X 4 He could be seen to go completely stiff Credit: X 4 He fell to the floor after the freak accident Credit: X The Russian fighter had taken his professional record to 16-5-0 but his jubilation was cut short. Parshikov, 29, climbed up on the ropes and looked like he was going to jump into the pool that oddly surrounded the ring. However, as he reached for a ringside light, he got an electric shock. His body entirely stiffened before he crashed back down to the canvas. Advertisement READ MORE ON SPORT Fortunately, he was able to spring back up quickly and continue his celebratory dive into the water. This is despite some social media posts claiming he had been electrocuted, which refers to death or serious injury. He was then able to get medical attention to give him the all clear. Parshikov has seen the funny side of the incident as he posted the video of it on Instagram. Advertisement Most read in Boxing Exclusive Exclusive JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Fans were shocked by the clip as they flooded the comment section. One posted: "Omg you lucky your alive bro." Boxer Jin Sasaki suffers six-week memory loss after brutal KO and cannot remember fight A second wrote: "Is there a new battle nickname now 'Charged'?" Advertisement A third commented: "He won in the ring, but came out of the ring as a loser." A fourth said: "He's a power bank, charged for the whole evening." Another added: "That fight was shocking." He has also shared a Advertisement 4 He has since been using a TENS machine Credit: Instagram Parshikov's judgment could have been clouded as the WBC is the only promotion that requires fighters to It has previously been promoted by boxing icon
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Beyond pain relief: How holistic physiotherapy is redefining everyday healing
When 32 year old Arvind Singh slipped on his wet bathroom floor and fractured his shoulder, the pain wasn't just physical. This slip, and the sickness that came with it disrupted his work, his routine, and his sleep. Even after the cast came off, his movements were restricted, and simple tasks like lifting a glass of water or wearing his shirt started feeling impossible to do without pain. And for Singh, help came in the form of physiotherapy. While many people believe that physiotherapy is just for the elderly or athletes, it is simply not true. From muscle strains to frozen shoulders, nerve pains to post-operative recovery, physiotherapy has a powerful role in healing the human body. But physiotherapy, when practiced as more than just mechanical movement, becomes something deeper. That's where certain centres of Holistic health come forward. Healing beyond the surface Physiotherapy today includes a wide spectrum of tools and techniques, and when combined with traditional wellness sciences, the results can be transformative. Take wax therapy, for example. At first glance, dipping limbs in warm paraffin wax might seem old-school, but the warmth soothes inflamed joints and muscles, loosening stiff tissues and improving circulation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo For someone with arthritis or a frozen shoulder, this simple step can feel miraculous. Sarita Mathpal, for example, told TOI Lifestyle team 'There's a kind of relief that flows not just into the muscle, but into the mind too. I am a homemaker with minimal outdoor activity, but even the tasks at home were catching up with my old age. But when I tried wax therapy on the recommendation of a friend who works at a Patanjali Wellness Center , I thought, why not give it a try? On a long weekend I reached Haridwar along with my husband, and we were both ready to explore what the Patanjali Wellness centre had in the cards for us. And in just one session and a simple therapy, I felt much better and could catch up on my daily work. Now, I try to help more people and guide them towards wellness centres that actually work.' Alongside this is ultrasound therapy, where high-frequency sound waves dive into deep tissue layers, easing muscle knots, reducing swelling, and accelerating healing from within. Techniques like TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) use gentle electrical pulses to block pain signals, while encouraging the body to release endorphins, which are often called natural painkillers. Then there's IFT (Interferential Therapy), which uses a pair of medium-frequency currents to reach deeper muscle tissues, improving blood flow and melting away chronic inflammation. And sometimes, the oldest therapies work best. Cryotherapy, which is basically about using cold packs or simple ice applications, remains powerful in treating swelling and nerve irritations. The simplicity of it doesn't reduce its power. These aren't just disconnected machines. In many holistic centres, each method is thoughtfully paired with yogic breathing, Ayurvedic massages, or even detoxifying Panchakarma routines. The idea is not just to treat a symptom, but to rebalance the entire system. Who will benefit from it? Physiotherapy is not restricted to those in obvious pain. Its applications are wide-ranging, often surprising people with the variety of conditions it can address: Musculoskeletal issues: Whether it's a case of stubborn lower back pain, tennis elbow, or fibromyalgia, physiotherapy can realign the muscles and relieve discomfort. Neurological disorders: From post-stroke stiffness to nerve compression in the spine, treatments here focus on slowly restoring function and preventing further degeneration. Rehabilitation: Sports injuries, fractures, or post-operative contractures all require consistent physiotherapy to bring the body back to normal functioning. Chronic inflammation: Conditions like tendinitis, bursitis, and myositis respond especially well to deep tissue therapies like IFT, ultrasound, and SWD. But the success of physiotherapy isn't just in tools. It's in the therapist's hands, their understanding of the body, and the philosophy they work with. Dr. Parmila Sharma, HOD Physiotherapy, Paras Health, Gurugram, says "Physiotherapy and rehabilitation therapy emphasise on natural, manual techniques to restore, maintain, and improve health. The main goal of physiotherapy and rehabilitation therapy is to increase joint mobility and functionality without the use of drugs or intrusive procedures, which will ultimately result in improvements to overall health. " A step towards holistic health For someone like Singh, and for women like Sarita, what began as a physiotherapy journey or a natural way out of everyday pain issues, turned into a health reset. 'I didn't just regain shoulder movement,' he smiles. 'I lost weight, my sleep improved, and I haven't touched a painkiller in months.' This is the quiet power of holistic physiotherapy, where science and tradition meet, and healing is not just measured in X-rays but in how you feel when you wake up each morning. And sometimes, healing starts with something as simple as warm wax, cold packs, and a belief that the body, when supported right, knows how to heal itself. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Health Line
10-06-2025
- Health
- Health Line
Can You Use Pelvic Floor Therapy for Endometriosis?
Many people with endometriosis have symptoms like pelvic pain, painful penetration, and bowel or bladder discomfort. In some cases, pelvic floor therapy can improve these symptoms. Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues in the pelvic region. It can help relieve symptoms associated with endometriosis. While some exercises can be done at home, it's recommended to consult a trained pelvic floor specialist — typically, a physiotherapist specializing in pelvic health. How does pelvic floor therapy work? Pelvic floor therapy involves a combination of techniques aimed at improving the function of the pelvic floor muscles. It's not just a matter of doing Kegel exercises. These may include: Manual therapy: Hands-on techniques (e.g., massage) to release muscle tension and improve tissue mobility. Stretching and strengthening exercises: Targeted movements to enhance muscle flexibility and strength. Education: Guidance on posture, breathing, and daily habits that may impact pelvic floor health. Depending on your individual needs, your physiotherapist may use: Biofeedback: Sensors provide real-time feedback on muscle activity, which can help you learn to control these muscles more effectively. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): This involves sending small electrical currents to certain body parts. Your physiotherapist will likely also suggest pelvic floor exercises for you to do at home. These interventions aim to address muscle imbalances and reduce pain associated with endometriosis. What are the potential benefits? Research indicates that pelvic floor therapy can offer several benefits for people with endometriosis. These benefits include: Pain reduction: A study found that 63% of people with endometriosis experienced an improvement in pain after six sessions of pelvic floor therapy. Improved sexual function: By addressing muscle tension and discomfort, therapy can alleviate pain during penetration. Enhanced bowel and bladder control: Strengthening pelvic muscles can help manage symptoms like constipation or urinary urgency. A study looked at the effects of physical therapy in teenagers and young adults with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. It found that a course of pelvic physiotherapy significantly improved their daily functioning. What are the potential side effects or risks? Pelvic floor therapy is generally considered safe. However, potential considerations include: Initial discomfort: Some people may experience temporary soreness after sessions. Emotional response: Addressing pelvic health can sometimes evoke emotional reactions, especially if past trauma is involved. Cost and accessibility: Not all insurance plans cover pelvic floor therapy, and finding a specialized therapist may be challenging in some areas. It's essential to discuss any concerns with a healthcare professional before starting therapy. Who is pelvic floor therapy for, and how can you get started? Pelvic floor therapy may be beneficial for people with endometriosis who experience: Chronic pelvic pain Painful penetration Bowel or bladder dysfunction Muscle tightness or spasms in the pelvic region To get started, find a qualified therapist. Look for physiotherapists with experience in treating endometriosis-related pelvic floor issues. Some pelvic floor physiotherapists require a referral from another healthcare professional. Consider asking your usual GP or gynecologist, if you have one, for a referral. The first session usually consists of an initial assessment. The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history and evaluate your condition. From there, the doctor can develop a personalized treatment plan.
