Re: I knew I needed a layoff but...

On May 18, 10:24 pm, "Zen Cohen" <atu...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Curt" <curtja...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote
On May 14, 1:28 pm, "Zen Cohen" <atu...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
[...]

Doc said it had to do with the pressure it induceson the lungs, esp if
someone holds their breath during the exertion phase, which I probably do
too much.

I believe that's part of what killed Elvis.

The Valsalva effect a.k.a. holding your breath during exercise.
Somethingsomething building up intrathoracic pressure which impedes
the blood flow to and from the brain and might cause you to black out.

"If an individual holds his or her breath throughout the exercise,
cardiac problems such as elevated blood pressure and irregular
heartbeats may occur. An athlete who fails to breathe properly when
exerting effort, especially during weight training, may experience a
Valsalva effect. This reaction includes a rise in blood pressure,
during which dizziness or fainting may occur." From:
http://www.humankinetics.com/products/showexcerpt.cfm?excerpt_id=3082

With reduced lung capacity, I'm guessing the dangers might occur more
readily?

Again, wishing you a full and speedy recovery, Zen.

Thanks.

(Watch out for those ninja assassins!)

Actually I was running a gauntlet of wheelchair-bound ninja panhandlers. At
least I thnk they were ninjas.

Zen, Zen, Zen, that is VERY insensitive to the plight of wheelchair-
bound ninja panhandlers. Kindly post a retraction at your earliest
convenience.

And say you're sorry to Om for accusing him of, well, absolutely
NOTHING!

;)

Okay, me too. Om, I'm sorry for accusing you of absolutely NOTHING. I
hope you find it in your heart to forgive me for prefacing my own joke
as well as stating something even slightly related to PubMeddish-type
information. Forgive me?

You supply the Boarshead and I'll bring a bottle of David's finest
Chagrin. Maybe Charles will let us borrow the Bentley and we can
cruise for wheelchair-bound ninja panhandler BABES!

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