The Benefits of Tapping

I watched a reel on Instagram by @mikechangofficial in which he expounds on the benefits of tapping. Here is a link to the reel.

I tried it out briefly tonight and it felt good. I should incorporate into my daily exercise regime which is pretty much non-existent at the moment. First thing in the morning would be a good time to get myself kick-started. I have been doing a reasonable amount of gardening which I've found is an inadvertent way of exercising. The constant crouching down and getting up is equivalent to doing full squats and the pushing, pulling and digging is all beneficial. It's important that I keep doing that.

I've been applying a steroid cream to the persistent sore on my lower right back. It's troubled me for well over a year and I usually cover it with a band-aid and forget about it but I happened upon it as a possible remedy. So far I've been applying it for a few days and it's certainly become less sensitive. Here are some details regarding it (courtesy of Bard):

Mometasone furoate cream is a steroid cream that is used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and allergic dermatitis. It works by reducing inflammation, itching, and redness.

Mometasone furoate cream is available in a variety of strengths, and the strength that is right for you will depend on the severity of your skin condition. It is important to use mometasone furoate cream as directed by your doctor, and to not use it for longer than you are prescribed.

Some of the common side effects of mometasone furoate cream include burning, stinging, itching, and dryness of the skin. These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own. However, if you experience any serious side effects, such as skin thinning, skin discoloration, or blistering, stop using the cream and contact your doctor.

Mometasone furoate cream is a safe and effective treatment for a variety of skin conditions. However, it is important to use it as directed by your doctor and to be aware of the potential side effects.

Mometasone furoate cream is usually applied once a day to the affected area of skin. The amount of cream you will need to use depends on the size of the affected area. A pea-sized amount is usually enough to treat an area the size of an adult hand.

You should wash your hands before and after applying the cream. Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area and rub it in gently until it is completely absorbed. Do not cover the treated area with a bandage or wrap.

Mometasone furoate cream is usually used for 2 to 4 weeks. However, if your skin condition does not improve after 2 weeks, or if it worsens, you should see your doctor.

Here are some additional tips for using mometasone furoate cream:

• Do not use more cream than you need. Using too much cream can increase your risk of side effects.
• Do not apply the cream to your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Do not cover the treated area with a bandage or wrap unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not use the cream for more than 4 weeks without talking to your doctor.

While I'm reluctant to use medications like this, I'm sure that this is what a doctor would have prescribed for me and fortunately I was able to obtain it over the counter at a local pharmacy. The sore is located in a site that is impossible to view and so I'm reliant on an outside observer to report on changes in its appearance.

Overall I'm feeling stronger than I when I first returned to Jakarta about three weeks ago. Soon after my arrival, I began cleaning up the back garden but found the heat and humidity very tiring. Perhaps I worked too hard for too long too soon. I've scaled back my efforts now and do a little each day.

The lifting of pots however, has irritated my  umbilicus but it's not too bad. I haven't done much walking but I don't want to overdo things. Gardening is enough at the moment. Once the garden has been tamed, I can resume some walking - ideally of a morning. I haven't weighed myself in a while but I feel "heavy" so I should begin monitoring it again.