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Online Health Chat with Adriano Tonelli, MD
November 6, 2013
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare and serious lung disorder. It occurs in individuals of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds although it is much more common in young adults and is approximately twice as common in women as in men. Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension do not usually occur until the condition has progressed. The first symptom of pulmonary hypertension is usually shortness of breath with everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. In more advanced stages of the disease, even minimal activity will produce some of the symptoms. Additional symptoms include irregular heart beat (palpitations or strong, throbbing sensation), racing pulse, passing out or dizziness, progressive shortness of breath during exercise or activity, and difficulty breathing at rest. Eventually, it may become difficult to carry out any activities as the disease worsens. Appropriate diagnosis and analysis of the problem is necessary before starting any treatment. Treatment varies per individual based on the different underlying causes but generally includes taking medications; making lifestyle and dietary changes; having surgery, if necessary; and seeing your doctor regularly.
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a group of diseases characterized by high pulmonary artery pressures and pulmonary vascular resistance. Pulmonary hypertension can be idiopathic (primary) or secondary to an identifiable underlying pulmonary, cardiac or systemic disease. Pulmonary hypertension is associated with several conditions including:
- Unknown causes (i.e., idiopathic)
- Scleroderma, lupus or other inflammatory diseases
- Heart, lung, liver, kidney and blood diseases
- Blood clots - this condition is called chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH), previously known as primary pulmonary hypertension, is a progressive disease that affects predominantly young individuals, is more common in females, and traditionally had an average survival rate of two to three years from the time of diagnosis. Thanks to the availability of targeted or advanced medication therapies for pulmonary hypertension, this survival rate has improved in recent years. Additionally, a complex surgery called pulmonary thromboendarterectomy can be used to treat—and potentially cure—chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).
About the Speaker
Adriano R. Tonelli, MD is a staff physician in Cleveland Clinic's Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine with additional specialty certification in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Tonelli's clinical interests include pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, and scleroderma. He is a KL2 Clinical Research Scholar with a focus on pulmonary hypertension and a special interest in noninvasive diagnostic modalities and pulmonary hypertension in the context of liver diseases. Dr. Tonelli sees patients at Cleveland Clinic main campus.
Dr. Tonelli completed his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Sparrow Hospital, Michigan State University, in Lansing, Mi. Dr. Tonelli also completed fellowships in electrophysiology and cardiology at Fundacion Favaloro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He graduated as valedictorian of his medical school class at the Universidad Nacional Cuyo, in Mendoza, Argentina.
Let's Chat About Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis: Signs and Symptoms
donrobi: Does early identification of pulmonary hypertension provide an opportunity to cure the disease? If so, how can it be diagnosed early?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: There are no cures for the disease at this point. Research continues with that goal in mind. Ideally the sooner you identify and treat the condition, the better. The disease is usually suspected when patients have shortness of breath and an abnormal echocardiogram.
Batyah: What are the initial signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension (PH)? Can someone have PH without symptoms?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Shortness of breath with activity, passing out or dizziness, and swelling of the lower extremities.
hotoldlady: Does this swelling of the lower extremities include the abdomen?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Some patients with advanced form of pulmonary hypertension (PH) develop ascites (fluid inside the abdomen) that on occasion requires drainage. In general, swelling in PH occurs in the dependent areas like the lower extremities.
witter123: Can left side heart failure eventually cause PH?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Yes. A significant number of patients with left heart disease develop pulmonary hypertension at some point. The usual management for this type of patient is the treatment of the left heart disease. As this improves, the PH also gets better.
walter: I have been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), but a later diagnosis indicted no PH. I do have times that I am worn out at the end of the work day.
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Right heart catheterization is the gold standard. If the right heart catheterization is performed in a center with experience in the diagnosis of the disease, and it is normal—you do not have PH. There are several other causes of shortness of breath or fatigue that need to be investigated. Few patients can have PH induced by exercise or fluid challenge. This is usually rare, and requires further investigation of this diagnosis in patients.
Batyah: What is the connection between sleep apnea and pulmonary hypertension (PH)?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Some patients with uncontrolled sleep apnea can develop PH. This is likely in relation with the low oxygenation that occurs during the night. Adequate treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should help in the treatment of this condition. If PH is severe and does not improve with the treatment of the sleep disorder, then other reasons for PH need to be investigated.
Batyah: Can pulmonary hypertension (PH) cause a reduction in oxygen during sleep?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: This is a very good question. Yes, patients with PH can have low oxygenation during sleep. Interestingly, patients with sleep apnea—a condition associated with low oxygenation during sleep—can also be a cause of mild PH.
hotoldlady: At what point do I begin therapy for pulmonary hypertension (PH)?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Treatments for PH are approved for patients with some degree of shortness of breath with activity. If you have no symptoms, the echocardiogram is normal, and the blood work is normal, then you can be followed closely by a physician with experience treating the disease.
lizziel: Can having pulmonary ablations for atrial fibrillation cause pulmonary hypertension? Can having sarcoid of the lungs in childhood that has been in remission for 30 years cause pulmonary hypertension?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Rarely ablation for atrial fibrillation can narrow the pulmonary veins and give an uncommon type of pulmonary hypertension. If sarcoid is in remission, it is not likely the cause of PH.
Sarcoidosis and Pulmonary Hypertension
Batyah: What is the connection between sarcoidosis and pulmonary hypertension (PH)? As a sarcoidosis patient, what can I do to prevent or minimize the risk of having PH? As a sarcoidosis patient, what are the treatments for PH?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: A limited number of patients with sarcoidosis develop PH. It is hard to predict which patients with sarcoidosis will develop the disease. A regular follow up would be able to determine if you develop this. There are no FDA approved treatments for PH in sarcoidosis at this point. A recent article suggested that Tracleer® (bosentan) may be a useful medication.
SarcoidLady: For a person who already has pulmonary sarcoidosis, what are the symptoms of developing pulmonary hypertension (PH)?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Symptoms of PH include worsening of the respiratory symptoms, edema, and dizziness or passing out. A higher need for oxygen is another presentation.
Batyah: Do you have any statistics on the prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in sarcoidosis?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: I do not have a statistic on its prevalence, but it is rare. It is hard to tell as there are many patients with sarcoidosis that have limited symptoms and remain undiagnosed.
Diagnostic Tests
Batya: What are the initial tests to confirm or exclude pulmonary hypertension (PH)?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: The initial test is a patient history and physical examination performed by a physician. If suspicion exists, the next step is an echocardiogram. If the echocardiogram is suggestive of the diagnosis, then PH is confirmed with a right heart catheterization.
Za4ck13: When you state "echo", do you mean "stress echo" or regular "echo"?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Echocardiogram Doppler. Stress echo is usually not regularly done in pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients unless there is suspicion of ischemic (coronary) artery disease. Rarely echocardiograms are done during exercise to see if the estimated right ventricular systolic pressure increases with activity (exercise-induced PH).
Batyah: Are there any blood tests that can point out that pulmonary hypertension (PH) may be occurring or help diagnose in the event that it's unclear whether a patient has PH?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: There are limited studies that can be done at this point to help in the diagnosis. We order several blood studies to help determine the cause of pulmonary hypertension. The test that is frequently used to follow patients with PH is brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) or NT-pro BNP. This is a biomarker that helps determine if you have volume overload (excessive fluid).
gigiw7: Can a CAT scan offer any help with diagnosis?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: CT scan of the chest can reveal a dilated pulmonary artery that can suggest the diagnosis. However, this alone is not enough and further evaluation is needed. Some patients have PH related to lung diseases and these most of the time can be seen in a CT of the chest. In addition, patients with unresolved clots in the lung can be identified during a CT with contrast.
ssbdw: My heart catheterization in 2012 showed right ventricular systolic pressure of 41, and the echocardiogram (echo) was normal. Now the echo shows a pressure of 51. Should the right heart catheterization be repeated?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: The right ventricular systolic pressure estimated by echocardiogram is not very precise. It uses tricuspid flow to estimate a pressure and variations of more than and less than 20 mmHg are not uncommon. Thus, if everything else is OK, I would not worry very much about this increase. However, it is important to follow this with another echo in three months or so to see if there is a trend. Right ventricular function is more important that the actual pressure estimated by the echo.
ssbdw: How significant is a rise in right ventricular systolic pressure from 41 to 51 in one year?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Echocardiogram estimated pressure varies significantly—by as much as more than or less than 20 mmHg or even more than that when this pressure is actually determined during a right heart catheterization. A variation of 41 to 51 may be within the error of the measurement. I would not consider this significant unless there is worsening in the size and function of the right ventricle. I agree that if the new echo shows a pressure of 61, then it is likely that there is an increase in pressure overtime.
donrobi: If you have higher pressure than the normal pressure of 25 in your right ventricle, how do you know if you have pulmonary hypertension (PH)?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: If your mean pulmonary artery pressure during a right heart catheterization is 25 mmHg or above, you do have pulmonary hypertension. If your systolic right ventricular pressure on an echocardiogram is 25 mmHg—this is in normal range. However, echocardiogram is not the best tool to exclude or include PH. Further investigation with a right heart catheterization is decided on a case-by-case basis.
TOMMYBOY: I have just had a right heart catheterization that confirmed pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). What can I expect my life expectancy to be?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: It would depend on a variety of factors. There is an online calculator based on the REVEAL registry that will be able to tell you life expectancy—the REVEAL calculator. However, none of these tools are perfect. Fortunately, there are 10 pulmonary hypertension medications available and most patients improve.
TOMMYBOY: How do I find the REVEAL registry?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: You can Google REVEAL calculator and pulmonary hypertension.
Joan: Can you go over the medications and classes for pulmonary hypertension (PH)—especially Tracleer® (bosentan), Viagra® (sildenafil citrate) and when to progress to the next medication?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: The classes of PH include:
- PH originating at the pulmonary arteries (i.e., pulmonary arterial hypertension, or PAH) ,
- PH originating in the heart (i.e., pulmonary venous hypertension or PVH),
- PH originating in the lung tissue or due to poor oxygenation,
- PH due to clots in the pulmonary arteries (i.e., chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension or CTEPH),
- PH due to unclear mechanisms (i.e., idiopathic pulmonary hypertension).
At Cleveland Clinic, our patients are on various advanced pulmonary hypertension therapies, such as intravenous epoprostenol (Flolan® and Veletri®), intravenous and inhaled treprostinil sodium (Remodulin® and Tyvaso®), oral bosentan and ambrisentan (Tracleer® and Letairis®), and oral sildenafil and tadalafil (Revatio® and Adcirca®).
There are two new medications in the market—Adempas® (riociguat) and Opsumit® (macitentan) that we also are starting to use. Progression of treatment depends on different factors, such as symptoms, distance walked, right ventricular function on echocardiogram, and so on.
Shalom: Can you tell us something about the new medications that were approved by the FDA and how they related to the present medications? Are they to be used instead of the present medications or to be added to the "cocktail"?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Instead would be the answer. Opsumit® (macitentan) is an endothelin receptor blocker like Tracleer® (bosentan) and Letairis® (ambrisentan). Adempas® (riociguat) is a new type of medication that works on the nitric oxide pathway, like Revatio® (sildenafil) and Adcirca® (tadalafil). Therefore, they cannot be used together.
Shalom: I have idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. I'm on Revatio® (sildenafil) and Letairis® (ambrisentan). How do the new medications recently approved by the FDA relate to the present medications that are available?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Adempas® (riociguat) would have to be used instead of Revatio®. Opsumit® (macitentan) would have to be used instead of Letairis® (ambrisentan). It is unclear whether riociguat is equally effective, better, or worse than Revatio® (sildenafil) as no comparative studies have been done at this point. Similarly, it is unknown whether Letairis® is better than Opsumit®.
sybyla: What do you think about the new FDA approved pulmonary hypertension drug Adempas® (riociguat)?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Adempas® is a promising medication especially for the group of patients with inoperable or residual chronic thromboembolic hypertension—a condition due to residual clots. For these conditions there were no FDA approved therapies.
Surgery and Pulmonary Hypertension
nutzy: What is your recommendation for a 60-year-old female who needs mitral valve surgery, but the doctor also discovered severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) of 80-85? Should I start medical treatment before the surgery?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: A patient with mitral valve disease commonly will have pulmonary hypertension. Usually the risks of surgery increase in the presence of advanced PH. There are no FDA-approved PH therapies for this indication. Some physicians will consider sildenafil. However, this needs to be done very carefully as some patients could get worse.
Exercise and Weight Loss for Pulmonary Hypertension
Za4ck13: Can losing weight and doing cardio (aerobic) exercise help with mild pulmonary hypertension.
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Yes. Weight loss and exercise increase your capacity to do more, almost as much as some oral pulmonary hypertension therapies.
Shalom: How do you know when you should "push" during exercise or if "pushing" might be dangerous?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Exercise in progressive amounts and without excess is the best approach. Most patients join a rehabilitation program, so they can increase their activity in a supervised setting. The level of exercise would depend on how well controlled your pulmonary hypertension is.
Batyah: You mentioned weight loss and exercise to improve pulmonary hypertension (PH) or for PH symptoms. Can exercise and weight loss reverse pulmonary hypertension (PH) in someone who is 10 to 15 percent over the recommended weight?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: It depends on the type of PH. If the pulmonary hypertension is due to left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, then yes, it can be reversed by a significant weight loss and exercise. Other types of PH such as pulmonary arterial hypertension are not reversed by these interventions. Exercise and weight loss will help you to have less symptoms and feel better, but will not reverse it.
gigiw7: What type of exercise equipment would you recommend to use at home?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Usually patients use a treadmill or stationary bike. Ideally, and depending on the type and severity of pulmonary hypertension (PH), patients start activities as part of a rehabilitation program and then they buy a machine that they use and like. I would not suggest starting exercise activities at home without the approval of your PH physician. Activities should be increased progressively and stopped if symptoms develop.
Shalom: Are medications being tested or developed that would eventually replace the intravenous and subcutaneous meds?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Yes, there is a promising medication called selexipag by Actelion that is in phase 3 (large clinical trials). If approved by the FDA, it may potentially replace the intravenous and subcutaneous medications.
Finding a Specialist
TOMMYBOY: How do you find an expert?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: In general big institutions such as Cleveland Clinic have pulmonary hypertension (PH) teams that can certainly help you. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association has a website with physicians interested in PH. You can search by state and find physician treating the disease in your area.
Batyah: If pulmonary hypertension is suspected or confirmed, is it better to have it diagnosed, monitored, and treated by a pulmonologist or a cardiologist?
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Either a pulmonologist or a cardiologist can treat the disease. However, the disease is rare and ideally you need someone with experience in its treatment. The short answer is to find an expert in the treatment of the disease (cardiologist or pulmonologist).
Moderator: I am sorry to say that we are at the end of our chat. We appreciate your participation and hope you will join us for other chat topics in the future. Thank you, Dr. Tonelli, for sharing your expertise and answering questions today about pulmonary hypertension.
Adriano_Tonelli,_MD: Thank you for questions and interest in the disease. Fortunately research brought 10 medications to the market and likely more therapies will be available in the future. I wish you all the best.
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About Pulmonary Hypertension
Learn more about symptoms, causes, diagnostic tests and treatments for pulmonary hypertension and other pulmonary vascular diseases at:
- Pulmonary Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
- Living with Pulmonary Hypertension: Dietary and Lifestyle Changes
- Pulmonary Embolism
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At Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute, our Pulmonary Hypertension Program is one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive treatment programs for patients with pulmonary hypertension. Our commitment is to provide patients with the best medical advice and to evaluate you in a timely manner with compassion and courtesy.
For nearly 20 years, we have been caring for patients with all forms of pulmonary hypertension, including idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, portopulmonary hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with connective tissue diseases. At Cleveland Clinic, we offer patients various advanced pulmonary hypertension medication therapies and surgery for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) with pulmonary thromboendarterectomy. Cleveland Clinic is one of the few centers in the country with expertise in this procedure.
Our physicians and nurses have special expertise and interest in pulmonary hypertension, and are dedicated to the evaluation and care of patients with pulmonary hypertension. Teams are comprised of pulmonary and critical care physicians, advanced practice nurses, research nurse coordinators and research fellows. We also collaborate closely with the departments of cardiovascular medicine, cardiovascular imaging, cardiothoracic surgery, and lung transplantation as well as specialists in hepatology, liver transplantation, sleep medicine and rheumatology. As a result, our patients receive the most comprehensive, timely care as well as benefit from cutting-edge research and the best treatment options available for pulmonary hypertension.
The pulmonary program at Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute is ranked third in the United States by US News & World Report.
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The Ecclesia Dei Society of Saint Joseph (EDSSJ) has been accepted as the first Philippine member of Foederatio Internationalis Una Voce. EDSSJ traces its origins to 1986, when the Traditional Latin Mass first began to be celebrated once more in the Sto. Domingo Church (then located in the Archdiocese of Manila). Through many difficult years the group has persevered, and is currently based in the Parish of the Lord of Divine Mercy, the sole parish in the entire Philippines where the Traditional Latin Mass is celebrated everyday under the provisions of Summorum Pontificum. The Chairman of the Society is Dennis Raymond Maturan, the Chaplain is Fr. Michell Joe Zerrudo, while I and Gerald Cenir of Pro Deo et Patria are among the Board Members.
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Though not actively passing my day with James-Blunt inspired rages, I wasn't exactly a convert of the fan club, until I discovered Blunty on Twitter. Wondering why? Let me give you a few examples...
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I was talking to the driver. RT @Chelsea_Goulden: Just got in a taxi and You're Beautiful by James Blunt is playing. Why thank you kind sir😂
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So though he may not have made a big hit for all of us in the music world, he's definitely created an image for himself in the Twittersphere. Perhaps it's this recent swell in support for him online that made him bold enough to write a letter to the culture minister, who claimed privileged performers are dominating in the British arts.
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There are one or two things you might want to look out for when you go to purchase a sleeping mat. The first of these is the overall thickness of the mat. A lot of this can be down to personal preference, as some people prefer thin bedding and others like it thicker.
However, it can also be advantageous if you are sleeping on damp ground. Thicker mats keep you higher up, which means you are less likely to come in contact with the damp. So always check the dimensions out before you buy.
There is also the option of double and single mats. Double mats are there for two people to sleep on together (or one if you really like to spread out), so if you are going as a couple, you should look into these options – two of which are below.
Single mats can be a little narrow, so it is vital that you check the dimensions out before you buy to avoid disappointment. Again, it is down to personal preference, but remember the point about narrow single mats.
All that's left is to choose the perfect mat for you. Take a look at our sleeping mat reviews for some of our favourite models.
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Best Double Self Inflating Mattress – Vango
Of course, not every camper wants a single mat for sleeping. Whether you are with a loved one, or just want some extra room to stretch, the double sleeping mat can be pretty useful. Take a look and see if this is the right one for you.
The Good
This sleeping mat is incredibly well-insulated, providing you with warmth as well as comfort. The open cell foam design traps heat, allowing your body to absorb it while you sleep.
Plus, the padding itself is incredibly comfortable, offering you a restful night. It has a non-slip polyester top and base, so there will be no sliding around in the night.
Plus, it is self-inflating, which is always handy, and the valve is incredibly easy to operate. You will have a fully inflated mat in seconds. On top of this, it also comes with a repair kit in case of emergency.
The Not So Good
It is difficult to pack away into the provided sack, and can also be a bit weighty to carry around.
Our View
Despite the added weight, this double sleeping mat is exceptionally comfortable – providing you with an amazing night's sleep throughout your camping trip.
Reasonably priced, it is an accessible product that can offer you great support and relaxation in the evenings. It's certainly one to consider, and not one to let get away.
Best Camping Mattress – Lichfield
Lichfield is a good brand to go for, and this camping mattress is certainly a good one.
If you think this might be the sleeping mat for you, take a look at the reviews and see for yourself.
The Good
This sleeping mat comes with open cell foam padding, keeping you warm and well-insulated throughout the night. So if it is a little nippy outside, you will be grateful for one of these.
The padding is incredibly comfortable as well, offering your back and joints a little extra support while you sleep.
The base and top are made from non-slip polyester, so there will be no sliding during the night, nor will there be any smooth cold spots.
It is self-inflating, with setting up only taking a few seconds. Plus, it comes with a little repair kit for any emergency situation that may occur.
The Not So Good
It is a little narrow in terms of width, which can be uncomfortable.
Our View
This sleeping mat is incredibly affordable, making it available to those on a budget. It's comfortable, padded, and well-insulated – so you know you are getting the full package with this mat.
While it is a little narrow in places, this is still a fantastic buy. Just make sure you check the dimensions before you buy to ensure that it will be suitable for you. Stay warm and comfortable with this mat.
Q: What are the dimensions of the mat when rolled up?
A: Depends how tight you roll it. But 15cm diameter and the width is bout 53cm
Best Sleeping Mat – Beeway
This is definitely one of the best sleeping mats we have to offer, and they come in a range of great colours and designs. Take a look at the reviews and see if it fits your requirements.
The Good
This sleeping mat inflates and deflates incredibly quickly at the turn of a knob. The only thing that requires manual inflation is the integrated pillow, but that doesn't take much as it is only small.
Cold-resistant and waterproof, they can really hold their own in harsh weather conditions as well.
Plus, they are resistant to punctures and abrasions, making them very durable. It is possible to buckle multiple mats together to make a larger one, which is great if two people are sharing a mat.
They are also very breathable, so you don't need to worry about getting hot in the night. They are incredibly lightweight, making carrying them around much easier, and they have compressions straps to make it even simpler.
The Not So Good
It does have a slightly cheap look and feel.
Our View
Reasonably priced, this sleeping mat is one of the best you are likely to find on the market. Comfortable and easy to set up, it's a very easy place to sleep that is no hassle to inflate or pack up.
Plus, the fact that it is lightweight means that they are no bother to carry around either. With a range of great additional features, you won't want to miss this model.
Best Camping Mat – Milestone Camping
Milestone are a pretty reliable brand, and one that prides themselves on their excellent outdoor camping gear. Take a look at the reviews and see if this is the best camping mat for you on your next camping trip.
The Good
This camping mat is a great option for those who want some protection against damp grass and the elements.
The aluminium backing helps to keep heat in, as well as prevent the damp from the ground soaking through overnight. It also provides you with excellent insulation while you sleep, keeping you nice and warm.
This camping mat is a great option for those who want some protection against damp grass and the elements.
The aluminium backing helps to keep heat in, as well as prevent the damp from the ground soaking through overnight. It also provides you with excellent insulation while you sleep, keeping you nice and warm.
The Not So Good
It is quite thin and can be a little narrow.
Our View
While there have been comments about it being thin and narrow, this camping mat is incredibly cheap and certainly does the job – so if you are on a tight budget look no further.
It has a range of great features, including protection from the elements and insulation, making it quite a desirable model. Combined with the fantastic price, it's at least worth taking a look at this model.
Best Lightweight Sleeping Mat – Hikenture
A lightweight sleeping mat is a great idea if you have a lot to carry or plan to do some serious hiking on your camping trip. Take a look at this lightweight model and see if it matches your personal needs for your next trip out.
The Good
This sleeping mat is incredibly lightweight, to the point where it folds up and fits into a tiny little packsack.
That way, you can take it with you absolutely anywhere, and it won't take up much space (or weight very much). When it comes to inflating it, all it takes is between 8 and 12 breaths. So, there is hardly any effort involved.
It has a comfortable pillow incorporated into it, and this has been designed to cradle the back of your head gently, creating a comfy sleeping space.
It has a unique nylon design that is guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed and happy after a good night's sleep in the great outdoors.
The Not So Good
There have been no complaints about this model so far.
Our View
Reasonably priced and brimming with exciting new technology, this sleeping mattress is lightweight beyond belief, making it an even more exciting prospect than before.
It doesn't take much to get it inflated, and once this has been done, it unlocks one of the most comfortable sleeping experiences you will have had while camping. A great model at an even better price.
Most Comfortable Sleeping Mat – Geertop
Of course, comfort is also key when you are out camping. This could be one of the best and most comfortable sleeping mats you find, so take a look at the reviews and decide for yourself.
The Good
This comfortable sleeping mat is well-padded, creating a soft and comfy place for you to rest your head at night.
It also has added warmth thanks to the aluminium back cover, which works to trap heat and release it upwards while you are sleeping, keeping you warm through the night. It is also waterproof, so there will be no sleeping in the wet for you.
The high quality foam and design make it incredibly durable as well, which is great news for those who handle their equipment a little roughly.
The compact design also works to save space in your pack, keeping things spacious and easy to carry when you are out hiking.
The Not So Good
There have been no complaints about this model of camping table so far.
Our View
Reasonably priced, this is a great model of sleeping mat if you are looking for warmth and comfort. Made to be durable and reliable, this mat will stay strong through all of your hikes, and protect you from the damp at night.
Working to keep you warm, but also to make your load a lighter one, it is one of the best sleeping mats you are likely to find.
Other Sleeping Mat Models
Here are some other some other sleeping mat models in case the ones above did not suit your needs.
Milestone Camping Single Flocked Airbed
This think and comfortable airbed is the perfect camping companion for those who like a little extra comfort in their lives. It has a waterproof flocked top, preventing you from having to sleep on a wet bed at any point.
The attached valve allows for easy inflation and deflation, making things faster and simpler for you.
It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, so you can always use it as a guest bed when people come over as well. It's a great option at a budget price.
Beautissu® Folding Mattress Campix
This great foldable travel bed comes in a wide range of colours, and always packs away nicely to form a compact and lightweight package that can be transported with ease.
The padding used in this mat is high quality, providing a restful sleep as well as excellent support for your back and joints.
Plus, the cover can simply be wiped clean if anything is spilt on it, preventing you from needing to wash it while you are out camping. At a slightly higher price, it is worth considering.
Ultrasport Self-Inflating Insulated Mat
This comfortable sleeping mat for camping self-inflates, meaning that you don't need to put a great deal of effort into setting it up.
It comes in three thicknesses, so you can choose one that matches your individual needs. It is quick to unfold, and comes with detailed instructions that will ensure you get everything right on the first try.
Plus, it comes with a nifty bag so that you can carry it securely. Reasonably priced, it's a safe bet.
To Conclude
In this guide, we have looked at some of the best self-inflating mattresses on the market, helping you to choose one that is right for you. So, whether you are on a budget or looking to splash out, we have something here for you.
From air beds to thick, plus, mats, we have a little bit of everything here. So, when you plan your next camping trip, make sure a camping mat is on the list, because you will certainly need one if you want to get a restful night's sleep.
What did you think of our sleeping selection? Are there any you would have added? We love hearing from you, so feel free to leave a message in the comments below.


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LIV YOU MISSED THE V&A IN SOUTH KEN!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
I know 😭 But at least that gives me a good excuse to go to South Ken again soon! 😍Delete
Looks like you had a fab time! I love visiting London, it would be a dream to live there for a part of my life. I really love Shoreditch but always end up near Covent Garden. I'm hoping to explore more of Kensington at some point as it always looks so lovely there xReplyDelete
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I did, thank you lovely! I live on the outskirts but, I would also love to live there too 😚 I LOVE Covent Garden but, I definitely need to adventure around Shoreditch! Lets go to Kensington together?Delete
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Wait what?!?! re-reading this - you should have told me you were sacred on heights lol but proud to be your tour guide and to more London adventures 😜 xReplyDelete


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CFP: The Afterlife of Roman Sculpture II 28 June 2010Posted by Troels in : Archaeology, Conferences, Late Antiquity , add a comment
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Friday 25 March 2011
In 2008, Aarhus University hosted a seminar on "The Afterlife of Roman Sculpture: Late Antique Perceptions and Practices" that aimed to look at the variety of late antique perceptions of statuary, focusing on a few select regional case studies – from Alexandria in the east to Britain in the north – , and such diverse phenomena as collecting, deposition and destruction. This follow-up seminar is envisaged as providing an opportunity for both senior and junior scholars to arrive at a broader understanding of the fate of Graeco-Roman statuary during the period between the fourth and the seventh centuries AD. It is hoped that by integrating both textual and archaeological approaches, as well as empirical and theoretical methodologies, it is possible to provide a rich and multifaceted picture of the changes in the sculptural landscape of the Classical world.
The seminar will consist of three keynote papers by Prof. John Pollini (USC, Los Angeles), Prof. Franz Alto Bauer (LMU, Munich) and Prof. Ortwin Dally (DAI, Berlin), and five 30-minute papers. Abstracts for papers and short CVs are therefore invited for submission by 8 September 2010. Accepted speakers will be provided with full funding including travel costs and accommodation at Aarhus, thanks to the generous support of the Danish Research Council.
Please send proposals to Troels Myrup Kristensen (firstname.lastname@example.com), Assistant Professor, PhD, Department of Classical Archaeology, Aarhus University
When on Google Earth 87 10 March 2010Posted by Troels in : Archaeology, Carnival , 6 comments
I managed to identify Elephantine for When on Google Earth 86 over at AWBG. So without further ado, here's the 87th edition of WOGE:
Here are the rules:
Q: What is When on Google Earth? A: It's a game for archaeologists, or anybody else willing to have a go!
Q: How do you play it? A: Simple, you try to identify the site in the picture.
Q: Who wins? A: The first person to correctly identify the site, including its major period of occupation, wins the game.
Q: What does the winner get? A: The winner gets bragging rights and the chance to host the next When on Google Earth on his/her own blog!
Be the first to correctly identify the site below and its major period of occupation in the comments below and you can host your own!
The City Walls of Tarragona 13 January 2010Posted by Troels in : Archaeology, Photography, Travel , add a comment
City walls of Tarragona. Photo: TMK, December 2009.
Some shots of the city walls of Tarragona, including some of the "cyclopean" bits. More below the fold.
City walls of Tarragona: Masons' marks. Photo: TMK, December 2009.
City walls of Tarragona. Photo: TMK, December 2009.
Aleppo Citadel 11 January 2010Posted by Troels in : Archaeology, Quick Notes, Travel , add a comment
Main gate of the Aleppo citadel. Photo: TMK, October 2008.
Here's a good little free guide to the Aleppo citadel, courtesy of the Aga Khan Trust (via AWOL). It has excellent illustrations to help visitors make sense of the multi-period monuments on the citadel. The Aga Khan Trust has similar guides to the Castle of Salah ah-Din and Masyaf Citadel where they also have been responsible for conservation works and site management.
Industrial Heritage in Barcelona 8 January 2010Posted by Troels in : Photography, Travel, Urbanity , add a comment
Factory facade reused as waterfall in Parc del Clot, Barcelona. Photo: TMK, December 2009.
My old blog (in Danish) frequently featured posts on urbanity, ruins and urban exploration, topics that I have only rarely touched on here. Yet during a recent visit to Barcelona, I was struck by notable attempts to incorporate the industrial heritage of the city into the urban fabric, especially in the case of Parc del Clot (further discussion here), opened in 1986. Elements of the factory that once stood on its grounds have been re-used in a number of creative ways. Part of the old facade has become a waterfall, a chimney stands majestically as a landmark in the park, etc. More photos below the fold.
Parc del Clot, Barcelona. Photo: TMK, December 2009.
Danish Research Council takes a stand on Open Access 7 January 2010Posted by Troels in : Digital Classics, Quick Notes , add a comment
I seem to have slept on this, but the Danish Research Council has for at least a year now promoted open access to academic journals. As stated in their current guidelines, all journals that receive funding from the council must be made available freely online within one year of initial publication. This is good news and a step in the right direction.
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Elektroniske tidsskrifter skal være gratis og frit tilgængelige på internettet. Papirtidsskrifter skal have en hjemmeside, hvorfra artiklerne er gratis og frit tilgængelige i elektronisk form senest et år efter udgivelsen af en årgang. I en overgangsperiode vil FKK kunne dispensere fra dette krav, såfremt der i ansøgningen angives en konkret plan for, hvornår tidsskriftet vil kunne opfylde kravet. Dette skal senest være opfyldt, inden bevillingsperioden udløber. Der vil ligeledes i en overgangsperiode kunne søges om ekstraordinære tilskud til at oprette en digital platform. Endelig kan der søges om særskilt støtte til retrodigitalisering af ældre numre, gerne i et samarbejde mellem tidsskrifter. I ansøgningen angives en konkret plan for oprettelse af digital platform og for retrodigitalisering.
In related news, AJA has just announced that all their book reviews from now on will be online only as well as freely accessible. Will this become a trend that more journals will follow?
Visiting Abu Mina – A Coptic Pilgrimage Site 6 January 2010Posted by Troels in : Late Antiquity, Photography, Travel , add a comment
The new monastic complex at Abu Mina, as seen from the ruined Northern Basilica. Photo: TMK, May 2008.
In a post last month, I mentioned my emerging interest in pilgrimage, especially from as seen from the perspective of material and visual culture. This interest stems, at least in part, from visits to sites that are still frequented by worshippers. The Coptic monastery at Abu Mina, 45 km southwest of Alexandria, is one such site. Many visitors on the way to the archaeological site of Abu Mina, one of the most spectacular early Christian sites in the Mediterranean, stop by the modern monastery (the monastery's official website is in Arabic only). Architecturally it may not live up to everyone's expectations of an "authentic" Coptic monastery, but the life that its clergy and patrons bring more than makes up for it. Their activities can be only be imagined when visiting the archaeological site.
Interior shot of the new Cathedral of St Menas that holds his relics. Photo: TMK, May 2008.
The new monastery has many of the facilities that the ancient pilgrimage site would have had. It has several very large dining halls and dormitoria for visitors. The "secondary" activities that we imagine taking place in sanctuaries, such as trade and industry, can also be observed. During my visit, I was, for example, very surprised to find that the monks now market their own series of household products!
The "old" visitors' rest house at the "new" Abu Mina monastic complex. Photo: TMK, May 2008.
Abu Mina household products on sale. Note the logo with the camel! Photo: TMK, May 2008.
Happy New Year! 4 January 2010Posted by Troels in : General, Late Antiquity , add a comment
Mosaic depicting an old woman in the Barcelona Archaeological Museum. Photo: TMK, December 2009.
Here's wishing all the best for the New Year to all readers out there! Next week, I'm off to Rome for our "Using Images in Late Antiquity" conference at the Danish Academy. It should be very interesting and I also hope to catch a few exhibitions while in Rome. Both programme and abstracts for the conference are available from the link.
Some professional highlights for me in 2009:
- Seeing the publication of two articles: "Embodied Images: Christian Response and Destruction in Late Antique Egypt" in Journal of Late Antiquity, and "Religious Conflict in Late Antique Alexandria: Christian Responses to 'Pagan' Statues in the Fourth and Fifth Centuries AD" in a new anthology on Alexandria.
- Spending eight very productive and inspiring months in Cambridge.
Spare Parts in the Desert 14 December 2009Posted by Troels in : Making of the Archaeological Record, Photography , add a comment
Command Helicopters. Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Arizona. Photo: TMK, December 2005.
Tails. Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson. Photo: TMK, December 2005.
Bathing Culture in the Near East 13 December 2009Posted by Troels in : Archaeology, Digital Classics, Quick Notes , add a comment
Hypocaust in the late 4th-early 5th century Western Bathhouse at Scythopolis (Baysan / Beit She'an), Israel. Photo: TMK, June 2009.
Here's a pretty cool French blog on Near Eastern bathing culture from antiquity to today: Balneorient, run by a research project with the same title. Its latest post reports on the discovery of a 5th century AD bathhouse at Tell al-Kasra, 45 km north-west of Deir ez-Zor. See also this short notice from SANA (HT: Research News in Late Antiquity).


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This album reflects my Louisiana influences and my enchantment with the city of St. Augustine Florida. Other special encounters and world observations gave ideas for this CD. "Keep On Dancin'" written in Ann Arbor, Michigan is about pleasant thoughts of a dancing partner in Switzerland. "We Are One Family" came from a mass murder of children and my view of our universal connection. "Back to the Bayou" is a playful tune about a man going back to see his girl for romantic reasons. "Hanging from a Tree" deals with a recent unexplained hanging incident and I take the victim's place in expressing what he may have thought about. "Jesus, You Can't Feed The Homeless" is my view from a true incident where a pastor is arrested for feeding the homeless in Florida. "Alligator Stew" is an instrumental where you can imagine you are the cook for this special meal. "Twosome Love" is a reflection of a important connection between love partners. Yes Yes ! "15 Women" my encounter in Scottsdale, Arizona on a Friday night which also happened to be Ladies Night Out. "Augustine" is my strong feelings for the oldest city in North America. "Red Door Blues," is a traditional blues from a man feeling the moment. "Sugar Mama" is an observation of a man who has a older woman drawn to him and he to her. "Gator Nights" is an upbeat song of the Everglades in Florida. Did you know alligators can run fast? Hope you have fun and also take some time to think about our connection as a race of man and woman. "Peace & Blues" PM


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Basilica Block Party here again July 10-11
"Shattered (Turn the Car Around)" and "Peace" are hit songs the throngs will want to hear at this year's Basilica Block Party, and seeing top-flight groups like O.A.R. live is the big draw at the annual fundraiser for the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
Now in its 21st year, the two-day block party — coming up July 10-11 — is one of the entertainment mainstays of summer in the Twin Cities, last year attracting some 25,000 people.
Attracting them to the Catholic faith is part of the marketing plan, too, organizers said.
Weezer and Zoo Animal are among the groups on the Friday evening ticket with O.A.R., and Saturday's line-up includes Wilco, Fitz and The Tantrums and American Scarecrows, among others.
At one of the many vendor booths, attendees will be able to walk away with a photo of themselves with Pope Francis, thanks to Catholic United Financial, the regional nonprofit fraternal association based in Arden Hills.
Music fans will also be able to check out a variety of volunteer opportunities that communities of women religious in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis could use help with. Sisters will be staffing a booth at the block party as a part of the worldwide Year of Consecrated Life.
Preservation plus charity
The first 20 block parties have raised $5.2 million to help repair, restore and preserve the landmark church where Hennepin and Lyndale Avenues and 17th Street North converge on the western edge of downtown Minneapolis.
"Each year for the past 20 we've focused on whatever capital projects were a priority," noted Emily Hjelm, who is executive director of The Basilica Landmark, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization missioned to preserve the church and its campus.
"Replacing the dome of the basilica 20 years ago was the first project," she said. "This year we are working on restoring the fourth floor of the Reardon Rectory."
That space that has been used solely for storage will be turned into meeting rooms and an area for housing the basilica's archives and art collection so that they are more available for research purposes, Hjelm said.
Each year, 5 percent of revenue from the block party is earmarked to fund the basilica's St. Vincent de Paul Outreach, which annually serves 50,000 people, distributing shoes, bus cards, gas cards and thrift store vouchers for clothing and household needs.
Building a community
Creating and updating meeting space is one way the basilica parish is preparing for growth and for the future, Hjelm said.
"It's important to continue to attract young people," she said, and the Basilica Block Party is one way to do that. She called it "a gentle, subtle invitation" to people to learn more about the Catholic Church.
"I was one of those people," Hjelm said. "I wasn't even Catholic when I started volunteering at the block party. I am now, and I'm a member of the basilica."
The community-building aspect of the event is another intangible benefit of the block party, she added.
"There's something magical about 1,600 volunteers coming together over a beautiful July weekend to work at the event," Hjelm said. "It's memorable in a way nothing else is.
"Plus, we're able to share a bit about our mission and the landmark in a way that's hard to put a dollar amount on. We will accept the dollars, though," she added.
Although she's on maternity leave after having delivered a baby girl recently, Hjelm has a new job at the block party this July, one that gives evidence to something basilica staffers have seen over the years: marriages of people who met working at or attending the Basilica Block Party.
"I'll be helping coordinate people who want to propose at the block party," Hjelm said.
"It's been pretty consistent; every year for the past 15 I know of, we've had people who propose."
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Sunday, October 12, 2014
No. 114 – September 11, 2014 – What Happened to World Peace?
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- David Chandler said...
The evidence that buildings 1, 2, and 7 of the World Trade Center were brought down with explosives, an hour or more after the token impacts of airliners, is voluminous and solid. A good starting point in this topic is http://911speakout.org. The media is steadfast in its wilful blindness to the evidence. I have been pondering how to get even a toe-hold of resistance to the official story that even mainstream media people could practice as they become even suspicious, if not convinced, of the falsity of the official story. I propose that the first step is to refuse to use the official language. Stop describing this as a terrorist attack, or a foreign attack on our soil. Stop using language that implies the perpetrators were Arabs or Muslims. Go look at the evidence before making statements that acquiesce to certified, pre-processed, official conclusions.
--David Chandler
- October 12, 2014 at 12:25 PM
- Melinda Pillsbury-Foster said...
Hi Dave! It was a Terrorist Attack, but the Terrorists were Greedvillein Hires, not foreign nationals. Those Greedvilleins make Dracula look like a Girl Scout.
- October 12, 2014 at 12:53 PM


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Dean Marriott was born in London and educated in the UK and Germany. He retired from a career in finance, aged 33, and subsequently retrained as an actor and teacher. From an early age, his passion for languages and the arts has underpinned both his professional and social lives. In his quest for leisure activities, Dean keeps one key thought in mind: if Shakespeare's words are true and 'All the world's a stage', we shouldn't have to look far in order to be entertained. We just have to make the time to appreciate it.
If you are searching for an element of entertainment in your leisure pursuits and have a desire to look beyond the obvious, then Dean will use his artistic eye to point you in the right direction.
Dean left Switzerland in July 2017 and is currently studying towards a Masters in Film Directing in Berlin, although he is still managing to squeeze in some acting, where possible.
By Dean Marriott
This summer I made the move from Morges to Berlin. After 4 years in Switzerland, the time was right for a change.
I had bought my apartment in Berlin some 10 years ago with the intention of one day taking advantage of this wonderful city. Having studied in Germany as part of my undergraduate program, I always knew that eventually I would return and hopefully revive my hibernating language skills.
The curious thing about language is how dynamic it really is – it evolves without you even noticing. That is unless you have been out of that linguistic framework for some 25 years! Indeed, it's proving difficult to substitute my antiquated German expressions for the modern parlance, especially when it feels that I am adopting the persona of an MTV presenter, injecting apparently 'cool-sounding' English words into an otherwise standard German phrase. I never thought that I would feel empathy for the Académie française, but sometimes I can't help it.
Anyway, as part of my integration into my new world, I felt that I should embrace change wholeheartedly. So, what better way to face this head on than to join a gym. But not just any old gym. Oh no. This is a gym where I only need to (in fact I am limited to) attend a maximum of 3 times per week for a maximum duration of 20 minutes per session. Sceptical? I certainly was. So, I signed up for a free trial.
Since living in Switzerland, I have acquired a taste for mountains that I could never have foreseen. Snow-shoeing has become a true passion, if not an obsession, and a regular winter activity. But what I have really discovered and experienced is the energising power that these majestic peaks deliver, not only in winter but in the summer months too.
Yesterday, we took our final cable-car trip, as Swiss residents, to an altitude of 2,971m and spent a rejuvenating afternoon at Glacier 3000. I don't need to remind you all how stressful relocating to another country can be, therefore, taking some time out to re-energise was a must in our schedule.
The cable-car journey to Scex Rouge (Glacier 3000) is in two stages, starting at Col du Pillon, just on the edge of Les Diablerets, about a 1-hour drive from Lausanne. There is plenty of free parking available. The return ticket costs CHF 79 for adults and CHF 40 for children or adults with a half- price travel card. It includes the Peak Walk by Tissot, a Fun Park for children, the Ice Express chair lift to and from the Glacier and the Glacier Walk. The ascent takes about 15 minutes.
People often joke about Swiss punctuality and visitors may be somewhat surprised when apologies for a 2-minute delay are voiced over a train's PA system. However, for me, this should be the norm, whatever the mode of transport.
Our leisure time is precious. In Switzerland, the minimum annual leave entitlement for a full-time employment position is 4 weeks (or 20 days). In addition, there are between 7 and 15 paid public holidays which vary from canton to canton. Under EU legislation, all member states must grant all employees a minimum of 4 weeks paid vacation. The UK has a statutory minimum of 5.6 weeks (or 28 days), which may include the 8 public holiday days. The US has no statutory minimum paid vacation, although according to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, full-time employees become entitled to, on average, 10 days holiday after 1 year of service.
Using part of your annual leave in order to travel to another country takes some planning. Flights are often booked months in advance and timings selected to maximise use of your time and minimise cost. So when your flight is delayed by a few hours or, worse still, cancelled, inconvenience is the politest way to describe the impact felt.
Holiday insurance can often help to compensate, but there is another route for compensation which shouldn't be overlooked. All airline passengers, irrespective of nationality or residence, may be entitled to compensation in the event of a flight cancellation or delay of more the 3 hours, when flying within the EU or departing from the EU on an EU or non-EU airline, or arriving in the EU on an EU airline.
Having booked our Christmas holiday to Saas-Fee in July 2016 with the knowledge that it was probably our last Christmas in Switzerland, we had no idea that it would prove to be such a poignant visit.
Looking back over 2016, we can't help but find ourselves reflecting on the many celebrities who passed away. The death of George Michael on Christmas Day was one of these sad moments. It was only upon arriving in Saas-Fee on the morning of 26th December that I heard the news. It soon became apparent that Saas-Fee had a strong connection with the singer, and after a quick internet search I discovered that the music video for Wham's 'Last Christmas' had been filmed there back in December 1984.
Originally planned to be shot in the Canton of Bern, a last-minute change of location occurred due to a lack of snow, and Saas-Fee became the new setting. In case you are curious, the group and crew stayed at the 5-star Hotel Walliserhof, now renamed the Hotel Ferienart. Another piece of trivia is that the well-known scene in front of the open fireplace was actually shot in the current culture centre, rather than the chalet shown in the video.
With this knowledge in mind, and having watched the video again, our stay in Saas-Fee took on a new meaning. Although I cannot claim to have been a huge Wham or George Michael fan, I cannot escape the fact that they were a constant part of my teenage years, and thus, were indeed a part of my life that had come to an end.
Exercise has always been promoted as an essential component for both our physical and mental wellbeing. However, exercise is a broad term and what works for one person may not work to the same degree for another.
Recently, I have taken up swimming again; not in a pool but in the lake. My target each day is to swim to a carefully selected 'orange buoy', and, of course, back again. This takes between 30 and 40 minutes depending on the conditions of the lake and the force of the current. As Lake Geneva lies on the River Rhône, the source of which is the Rhône Glacier in Valais, there is a current that varies in strength on a daily basis.
I have discovered a huge difference between lake swimming and pool swimming, and it's not simply the absence of chlorine. The fact that I have no opportunity to rest at the end of each length has caused me to experience something quite exhilarating. I have a very active mind, and find it hard to 'switch off' and relax. Many of us experience periods of stress which prove a challenge to manage. Going to the gym helps me. However, at times I find myself lost in my thoughts between exercises, and although I indeed benefit physically, my mental state is still somewhat neglected.
When I swim in the lake, I am able to detach from my thoughts and simply focus on the activity: regular deep-breathing, coordinated stretching of the arms and legs, navigating my passage between boats and dinghies – in fact, I truly live in the moment. I am not worrying about the effects of what has happened in the past or what might happen in the future. Nothing stands between me and the environment in which I find myself; we become one.


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