Sunday, February 25, 2024

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - What is it ?

Over the last 10 years, QRA has embarked upon a journey of building, amongst others, hypoxic chambers for 

a) Sports Organizations (Sport Singapore 2016)

b) Universities (University of Canberra Australia UCRISE and National University of Singapore)

c) Hospitals (Aspire Hospital in Doha Qatar).

Now, we are proud to say, we wish to focus on distributing a top brand of Hyperbaric Chambers, details to be sent out later.

What does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy which is offered in Soft Skin Hyperbaric Chambers do ?



Lets start with the theory shall we ?

There are 2 basic theories which are in the realm of physics :

a) Boyle's Law

b) Henry's Law. 

Essentially the application of these 2 laws 2 are these. For a fixed temperature, the higher the pressure, the lower the volume of the gas at constant temperature (Boyle's Law) and Henry's Law states that for a fixed volume, the higher the pressure applied, the more molecules of gas will be in the liquid at equilibrium. 

Henry's Law  

The amount of gas that will dissolve in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid.

Breathing oxygen inside the pressure chamber increases the total amount of oxygen delivered to the cells by the bloodstream (Henry’s law). In addition, the increases in pressure result in a decrease in the size of bubbles (Boyle’s Law).

An increase in ambient pressure (and thus partial pressure) results in more gas dissolving into the liquid portion of blood and tissues.

The definition of Henry’s Law (named after William Henry) explains that pressure is necessary for a gas (oxygen) to dissolve effectively in a liquid (blood plasma).

Gas will go from a higher density (lungs) to a lower density (tissues) to achieve equilibrium.

boyles-law

Boyle's Law

Decreasing bubble volume

If the temperature remains constant, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the absolute pressure.

Boyle’s Law (named after Robert Boyle) is fundamental to hyperbaric and undersea medicine because it explains the pathophysiology of barotrauma.

Divers can develop bubbles in their bodies during a fast surface ascension or when they stay in the deep too long, a condition called decompression sickness, in which nitrogen dissolved in the blood and tissues by high-pressure forms bubbles as pressure decreases.

Bubbles that have been formed in the body can be reduced in size with hyperbaric chamber pressure. Decreasing bubble size is a primary therapy for decompression sickness.

The effects of Boyle’s law can be felt during chamber pressurization and depressurization. During pressurization, a patient’s ears will feel full, similar to the feeling experienced when traveling in an airplane. The pressure in the ears must be relieved during pressurization using recommended methods.

Studies have shown over the last 3 decades that for mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment, which is providing the atmospheres and O2 levels as such :

a) 1.4 ATA or 1.4 bars 

b) O2 at 24 - 28% 

there are many health benefits to this treatment, if the person can stay in a Hyperbaric chamber for up to 1.5 hours at a stretch. The total amount of these 'treatments' to optimise the results and not cause harm is less than 50 times per year. In short, one 'treatment' per week.

Our body has 25 trillion cells, and with mHBOT treatment, nutrients and O2 can be input at a far higher rate than at normal atmospheric levels.

Increasing the atmospheric pressure while breathing in enriched O2 atmosphere creates an environment where O2 is dissolved more efficiently into the surrounding liquids, such as blood plasma and cerebospinal fluids.

During mHBOT we breathe O2 under higher than normal atmospheric pressures inside a soft hyperbaric chamber (much like a soft cocoon with windows).

There will be many amazing good effects on health or results from treatment using mHBOT. 

Therein is the magic of mHBOT.  (Henry and Boyle Law in action). 

Contact :

Email : mark@qra.com.sg 

             qrasales@qra.com sg

Or look up our website at 

             www.qra.com.sg

for more exciting details !




  

Physical and Mental Pain Management 101



How do the most successful people thrive ? In the most competitive or harshest environments, it is the mental aspect of the game. Listen to good advice, but most importantly listen to your inner self - guidance through iron will and rock hard determination to succeed.

"You run the first 50K with your body and the next 50K with your mind" 

Dean Karnazes 100 K Ultramarthoner Champion 

Our bodies are limitless entities when we treat it right, by feeding / training it with the following 

a) Top Grade Fuel (Healthy Food)

b) Enough Rest

c) Mental Preparation 

d) Regular reviews over time. 

Pain Management - applying all of the below at various points in time. 

Having a thick skin is 90% of the battle won

Having the ability to handle physical and mental pain while still pursuing the top goal is 100% way to succeed. 

Having a small ego or open mind is also 99% of the battle won

Having courage is 99% of the battle won

Having tenacity to bounce back from all manner of setbacks is also 99% 

Having an iron will to win is also 99% of the battle won.

Listening to good and pragmatic advice and acting on the advice is 100% won strategy. 






Saturday, February 24, 2024

Discipline 101

 Discipline 

What it is : It is a  core value which you realise you MUST do like, for example, waking up at 5am in the morning to run 10 to 14km daily for 5 to days a week to condition my body to be ready for the ardous task of completing a marathon, in perhaps 6 - 9 months later.

It is forgoing many of the nice things like, sleeping late, lazing around, eating and drinking excessively as well as not having numerous occasional meetups with occasional friends for the sake of just 'catching up' when I have a goal to achieve.

Discipline and Sacrifice are like brother and sister.

Discipline and Hard Work are also relatives

Discipline is learning to say "No" when time is up and I need to rest in order to perform well mentally and physically for the next day.

Discipline is a MUST HAVE if I am to achieve any major goal in life. 






Can I get 200,000 Views by March ?

 

                                                                           in early 1964 


I intend to post as many of my thoughts as long as I am able. The reason why I started this blog way back in 2008 was to record my thoughts and views and as I age, I could look back and assess whether my thinking had matured or changed with each passing phase.

People are not aware that they lose cognizance or gain 'intelligence' or 'wisdom' hence the need for me to pen my thoughts ever so often.

Thanks to everyone who has bothered to read my blog, it was, is and will be a non commercial entity encompassing my own (biased or somewhat coloured by my life experience) experiences.

You are most welcome to post your views in the comments section.

I have had over 200 comments, some are just Bots, but many are long long friends and acquaintances over the years.

The power of social media is so far reaching and wonderful if it is harnessed in the right way.*

I'm optimistic my blog can hit 200,000 views in a month's time.

Prove me right readers.

Ed's Note

We hit 200,000 views on 19th March 2024.

Thanks Readers and Followers ! 

5 Things to Enable me to Get There

 There are 5  values I have learnt from the School of Life which separates the winners and the 'also rans' in life. Let me list them down broadly. Having the Vision and Grand Plan for my business or myself is easy.  Pursuing it and doing the day to day steps to achieve the Grand Plan is always the toughest part.

1. Discipline

2. Focus on my tasks 

(a) Grand plan laid out - refer to it

(b) day to day

(c) mid term

3. Resilience, Grit, Physical and Mental Pain Management

4. Doing what Must be Done even if I hate the task

5.  Rest when necessary.

Reflect on these 5 Values for a while. 




A working lunch in the Office yesterday




Sunday, February 18, 2024

Lovely Bak Chor Mee ( Minced Pork Noodles) at Botanic Gardens

 



I love a good Bak Chor Mee every once in a while. That is the  small springy noodles called Mee Kia or Eu Mee which is dipped in a boiling pot of pork broth for a couple of minutes and together with a host of other ingredients like pork loin, pork ball, a sliver of fried dace fish,minced pork and some chopped spring onions. Please see below for a better understanding of the description.




Lovely to Look at Very Tasty from the first bite 

There is a recent small food court which has recently been opened off Evans Road, beside the NUS swimming pool. Called Sprouts, it is air conditioned (I guess for the gentrified people living in the neighbourhood who come over regularly after their morning walks and hoping for a nice breakfast together with their Kopi Kosong) and there are 4 stalls in total.

The noodle stall is run by a husband and wife team (I am assuming). The offerings are all noodles based and the Bak Chor Mee comes in 2 types :

a) Basic Bak Chor Mee which costs $4.50 (US$ 3.80)

b) Bak Chor Mee with Abalone slices - wait wow for $6.50. (UDS$ 5.70) 

There has been a glut of inexpensive abalone and other seafood from Japan, I guess because of the embargo of Japanese seafood into China since the authorities released the water held from the Fukushima plant area into the sea.

Honestly writing, the noodles are springy and tasty. 

There is ample vinegar and the ingredients are plentiful.

The soup is also very tasty.

Overall I give this dish a 4.5 out of 5 ; 





  


Saturday, February 17, 2024

Human Performance Chamber with Solar Simulation

    Happy 8th Day of the Dragon Year !  

May this Year bring good Health, Business Opportunities, Luck and Good Fortune to  

                                                         you  and your family ! 


Human Performance Chamber for 4 athletes with Solar Lamps 

QRA International is the first company in Asia to provide for the largest Human Performance Chambers for athletes, soldiers and elite gym goers.

With its experience of over 21 years in the industry, QRA International has some 200 installations in Asia, Australia and Middle East. We are glad to provide top quality chambers to customers ranging for hospitals, military research institutions, universities and sports institutions.

The chamber in the picture is designed for simulating the hot and humid environment of the tropical jungles. The research done is for the prevention of heatstroke so the full solar spectrum is provided by the solar lamps (4) directly above the treadmills.

The environmental controlled conditions for the chamber are :

Temp       : - 20 C to + 50 C
Humidity :  10 to 95% rH
Wind        :  0 to 15 m/s wind speed%
Solar        : Full solar spectrum according to Arizona Sunlight standards
CO2         :  within 2000 ppm for 1 hour of extensive use by 4 persons inside chamber


The chamber provided by QRA International was installed and commissioned in 2015, so it is working perfectly well for close to 10 years.

QRA provides the full service package to all clients in a timely manner. We are ISO 9001 : 2015 certified and will be aiming to achieve the ISO 17025 certification within a year.


QRA International Pte Ltd provides the following for you :

1. Full technical consultancy with advice to latest standards and compliance.
2. Testing Services
3. Rental of Equipment
4. Preventive Maintenance and Calibration of your equipment
5. Upgrade and Repair of your equipment.


   Interested ?  Speak with us now !

   Call : (65) 6795 1486

   Email :     qrasales@qra.com.sg

   Website : www.qra.com.sg 

   We will be most happy to provide consultation to your technical people at the time convenient to you.





  

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