Fabric May Increase Circulation In Diabetics And The Rest Of Us (NAPSA)—There may be good newsfor diabetics, athletes—and the rest of us as well. That’s because of the introduc- tion of what is described as the world’s first body-responsive textile fiber. The fiber is reported to significantly increase oxygenated CT aa blood flow, which can increasecir- culation and build strength. For diabetics, this improvement in skin oxygenationis said to accelerate wound healing and help eliminate pain due to decreased blood flow. For people not affected by diabetes, this skin oxygenation may help speed recovery after exercise, boost energy levels and improveoverall circulation. The textile is called Holofiber, and it is being introduced to the public at the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in New York. Whenwornonornear the skin, Holofiber responds to available Clothing made with a newtextile is reported to boost energy levels and improve overall circulation for dia- betics, athletes such as Michellie Jones (shown), and others. light and the energy produced by the body, converting light and the In addition to helping diabetics, the textile is reported to wavelengths that make this usually unavailable energy accessible. betics by as much as 25 percent, helping to improve physical per- sues: neuropathy, or the loss of Holofiber is being lauded by some of the world’s leading ath- body’s own energy to the necessary Diabetics face two major is- sensation, and atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which reducesthecirculation of blood in the body. Atherosclerosis can lead increase oxygen levels in non-diaformance and recovery time. letes, including top-ranked female triathlete and Olympic silver to a numberof conditions, includ- medalist Michellie Jones, who has been testing the textile for nearly two years. A study by Dr. Lawrence Lav- want everything you can possibly complications, indicated products “That’s one of the things I like ing aching feet, leg pain and problems with woundhealing. ery of Texas A&M University, a leading expert in diabetic foot made with the material increased oxygen levels in diabetic subjects. According to Dr. Lavery, there was a “...statistically significant change in oxygen delivery to the skin—in hands andfeet, on sub- jects wearing Holofiber gloves and socks compared to those wearing comparable non-Holofiber gloves and socks.” “As a professional athlete, you find to help get the best performance possible,” noted Jones. about the material—the fact that it helps with recovery and circulation.” A range of Holofiber products are available, including tees, socks, shoes, glove liners, shorts and custom insoles. To learn more about these and other products, visit the Web www.holofiber.com. site at
