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Symptoms of Osteoarthritis -- Be proactive. Use a Heated Mouse to help prevent computer-related hand injuries.

Hand Pain Osteoarthritis
from www.stopmusclepain.com

This study performed upper-extremity physical examinations on a sample of United States adults age 60+ yrs. Data for demographics, pain history, analgesic use, and activity limitations were obtained by interview to determine the prevalence of symptomatic hand osteoarthritis using American College of Rheumatology (ACR) physical examination criteria.

Among United States adults, 58% had Heberden's nodes, 29.9% had Bouchard's nodes, and 18.2% had first carpal-metacarpal deformities. Women had significantly more first carpal-metacarpal deformities (24.3%) than men (10.3%). Symptomatic osteoarthritis prevalence at these sites was 5.4, 4.7, and 1.9%, respectively. Overall, symptomatic hand osteoarthritis prevalence by ACR criteria was 8% (95% CI 6.5-9.5%), or 2.9 million persons.

Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis significantly increased with age and was decreased among non-Hispanic blacks, but there were no gender differences. Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis was associated with self-reported difficulty lifting 10 lbs (OR 2.31; 95% CI 1.23-4.33), dressing (OR 3.77; 95% CI 1.99-7.13), and eating (OR 3.44; 95% CI 1.76-6.73). Frequent monthly use was significantly increased for analgesics, especially acetaminophen, but not nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis affects 1 in 12 older United States adults. (Dillon CF, Hirsch R, Rasch EK, Gu Q: Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis in the United States: prevalence and functional impairment estimates from the third U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1991-1994).

This following study on 522 subjects from 101 Tasmanian families (males N=174, females N=348) described the associations between hand osteoarthritis (OA), pain and disability in males and females and to further validate the Australian/Canadian OA hand index (AUSCAN LK3.0).

Hand OA was assessed by two observers using the Altman atlas for joint space narrowing and osteophytes at distal interphalangeal and first carpometacarpal joints as well as a score for Heberden's nodes based on hand photography. Hand pain and function were assessed by grip strength by dynamometry in both hands on two occasions.

The prevalence of hand OA was high in this sample at 44-71% (depending on site). Pain and dysfunction increased with age while grip strength decreased. All three measures were markedly worse in women, even after taking the severity of arthritis into account. Hand OA explained 5.7-10% of the variation in function, grip strength and pain scores, even after adjustment for age and sex. Further adjustment suggested that the osteoarthritic associations with function and grip strength were largely mediated by pain. Severity of disease was more strongly associated with these scores than presence or absence.

The conclusions were that hand OA at these two sites makes substantial contributions to hand function, strength and pain. The associations with function and strength measures appear mediated by pain. Gender differences in all three measures persist after adjustment for variation in age and OA severity indicating that factors apart from radiographic disease are responsible. (Jones G, Cooley HM, Bellamy N: A cross-sectional study of the association between Heberden's nodes, radiographic osteoarthritis of the hands, grip strength, disability and pain. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. 9(7):606-11, 2001).

Rheumatoid arthritis pain: 7 ways to protect your joints

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Use these joint protection techniques to help you stay in control of your rheumatoid arthritis pain.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Joint protection is one strategy to help you manage your rheumatoid arthritis pain. Taking the time to think ahead and plan ways to avoid unnecessarily stressing your joints may help you reduce your rheumatoid arthritis pain. Arthritic joints can't tolerate as much stress, so pushing, pulling or twisting motions can be painful. Though you may want to work through your rheumatoid arthritis pain, doing so can aggravate the situation.

Joint protection: 7 techniques to manage rheumatoid arthritis pain

To avoid unnecessary joint strain and increased rheumatoid arthritis pain, follow these seven steps.

Step 1: Move each joint through its full pain-free range of motion at least once a day
This will help you maintain freedom of motion in your joints. The amount you're able to move each joint without rheumatoid arthritis pain may vary from day to day — take care not to overdo it. Keep movements slow and gentle — sudden jerking or bouncing can hurt your joints.

Step 2: Learn to understand and respect your rheumatoid arthritis pain
Understand the difference between the general discomfort of rheumatoid arthritis and the pain from overusing a joint. By noting the activity that stressed a joint, you can avoid repeating that movement. Pain that lasts more than an hour after an activity may indicate that the activity was too stressful. Think of ways that you can modify the action. Remember that you're more likely to damage your joints when they're painful and swollen.

Step 3: Be careful how you use your hands
You use your fingers in many day-to-day activities. Stressful positions and techniques may increase the risk of pain. You can perform most tasks in easier ways that put less deforming forces on your joints.

Avoid positions that push your other fingers toward your little finger. For instance, avoid tasks that require forceful or prolonged gripping or pinching. Finger motions should be in the direction of your thumb whenever possible. For example, don't brush crumbs off a table with your palm flat on the table. Instead, turn your hand so that the little finger is resting on the table and the palm is facing you. Then push the crumbs off the table.

• Avoid making a tight fist. Use tools with thick or ergonomically designed handles, which make them easier to hold.
• Avoid pinching items between your thumb and your fingers. Hold a book, plate or mug in the palms of your hands.
• If you're reading for long periods, use a book holder. Instead of a clutch-style purse, select one with a shoulder strap.
  

Step 4: Use good body mechanics
The way you position your body largely affects how much strain you put on your joints. Proper body mechanics allow you to use your body more efficiently and conserve energy.

When you're sitting, the proper height for a work surface is 2 inches below your bent elbow.

• Make sure you have good back and foot support when you sit. Your forearms and upper legs should be well supported, resting level with the floor.
• If you type at a keyboard for long periods and your chair doesn't have arms, consider using wrist or forearm supports. An angled work surface for reading and writing is easier on your neck.
• When you're standing, the height of your work surface should enable you to work comfortably without stooping.
• Increase the height of your chair to decrease stress on your hips and knees as you get up and down.
• To pick up items from the floor, stoop by bending your knees and hips. Or sit in a chair and bend over.
• Carry heavy objects close to your chest, supporting the weight on your forearms.
• Maintain good posture. Poor posture causes uneven weight distribution and may strain your ligaments and muscles.

Step 5: Use the strongest joint available for the job
Save your weaker joints for the specific jobs that only they can accomplish. Throughout the day, favor large joints. For example, carry objects with your palm open, distributing the weight equally over your forearm. Slide objects along a counter or workbench rather than lifting them. When opening cabinets or heavy doors, use a loop that you can pull with your wrist or forearm to decrease stress on your fingers.

Step 6: Avoid keeping your joints in the same position for a prolonged period of time
Don't give your joints the chance to become stiff — keep them moving. When writing or doing handwork, release your grip every 10 to 15 minutes, or when your hand feels fatigued. On long car trips, get out of the car, stretch and move around at least every hour. While watching television, get up and move around every half-hour.

Step 7: Balance periods of rest and activity during the day
Effectively managing your workload throughout the day can help you avoid overworked joints. Work at a steady, moderate pace and avoid rushing. Rest before you become fatigued or sore. Alternate light and moderate activities throughout the day. And take periodic stretch breaks.

One step at a time
Remember, you don't have to make all of these changes at once. By gradually incorporating these methods into your day-to-day activities, you're more likely to stick with them.

Keep an open mind about how you do everyday tasks. You might have to change some old habits, but the reward is that your joints may cause you less pain.

ValueRays Mouse hand warmer, USB heated mouse & USB heated mouse pad = Therapeutic Heat Treatment for Hand Therapy

Do you need heat for cold, stiff, aching hands? There are three products when used separately serve a purpose and when combined, create an absolutely warm, soothing heated mouse hand environment. So, while you're sitting at the computer, you may as well be doing something good for your hands. Use infrared heated computer gadgets to keep your hand warm. The heated mouse and heated mouse pad shown above slip into the mouse hand warmer blanket.

IGMproducts.com announced today a breakthrough in the area of hand therapy for computer users. Hand therapists recognize hand injury from computer usage is on the rise, and computer usage and/or overuse is not going to fade or go away anytime soon.

The combination of three ValueRays products makes computer users more comfortable using their mouse hand after hand injury involving strains and stress. Many medical conditions create an uncomfortable cold mouse hand experience for computer users and generally, for any person using their hand to operate a computer mouse and computer keyboard.

Cold hands are a symptom of many medical conditions which include and are not limited to: Raynaud's, Poor Circulation associated with Diabetes, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Buerger's disease, Arthritis, de Quervain's tenosynovitis syndrome, Tendonitis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Diabetes, and any condition affecting the circulatory system causing poor circulation.

The three ValueRays products create a warm, soothing house for the cold mouse hand. The products are: a Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch, an USB heated, Warm Mouse and an USB heated, Warm Mouse Pad. ValueRays manufactures three USB infrared heat computer gadgets: USB warm mouse, USB heated mouse pad and USB warm keyboard pad, and they are all made with a carbon fiber.

Carbon fibers create infrared heat. Infrared heat produces deep penetrating valuable heat rays. The infrared heat penetrates the skin's surface through the skin's layers deeply into the muscle tissue. Infrared heat has been used successfully by NASA, hospitals and in saunas. Now, ValueRays is making the infrared heated devices for computer users.

Research indicates 20-30 minutes of infrared heat daily can produce noticeable results for people who suffer from hand pain, cold hands, joint pain, tension, stress and wrist pain. Plus, infrared heat has detoxifying qualities. The thermal effect within the deep layers of tissue causes blood vessels in capillaries to dilate enabling improved blood circulation. The heat produced helps to get rid of body toxins people accumulate from the air they breathe and the food they eat.

ValueRays USB Infrared Heat Computer Work Aids are available through the manufacturer at http://www.valuerays.com/ or through an authorized reseller at http://www.igmproducts.com/.

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Magnetic Therapy Can Improve Poor Circulation to Your Hands and Feet, Here's How

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by DEBBIE SHIMADRY


Do you suffer with cold hands or cold feet even in the middle of summer? If yes, then you might be a victim of poor circulation without even realising it. But don't worry,help is here. Read on to find out how to improve your circulation the natural way using magnetic therapy.

Poor circulation may be an indication of a heart disorder. High blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, varicose veins, Raynaud's Disease, and phlebitis are all connected with the circulatory system and having these conditions can lead to poor circulation within the body. So do not ignore the possible warnings and existence of these conditions specially if you have had them for a long period of time.

The symptoms of poor circulation are:

- Cold hands and feet.

- White fingers.

- Dizziness when standing quickly.

- Numbness

- Varicose veins.

- Migraine headaches.

- Tinnitus and hearing loss.

Causes of poor circulation

The main causes of having a poor circulation could be cholesterol, plaque on artery walls or lack of exercise. It may also be hereditary. Your susceptibility to these types of problems can be caused by an imbalance in your system.

Magnetic therapy can effectively and quickly help resolve the effects of poor circulation. I shall now introduce a few magnetic therapy devices that will help alleviate cold feet and hands.

Magnetic therapy treatment for poor circulation:

Poor circulation predominantly affects the extremities (peripheries) of the body such as the fingers, hands, feet and ankles. Poor circulation can manifest by having cold feet and hands or lack of sensation, plus swollen feet, ankles, hands and fingers. The body's circulation can be improved with therapeutic magnets. The application of magnets to the wrist, fingers and feet will improve the local circulation of these areas. Furthermore, to promote an increase in the body's whole circulatory system, magnetised water should be consumed.

Common magnetic therapy devices for alleviating poor circulation are:

1) Magnopain magnetic shoe insoles to increase the circulation to the feet and lower leg. These are very easy to use as you simply place them in your shoes and wear them all day long. The most beneficial way to use them is to take them from shoe to shoe so your feet have contact with them throughout the day. There should be no need to wear them during the night but some people with ‘restless legs’ find their symptoms much reduced by placing them in bed socks. Magnetic shoe insoles are extremely strong and can have as many as 50 magnets per insole. This magnetic strength allows the magnetic field to penetrate all the way up the leg and as far as the knee.

2) The use of a high strength (2,000-3,000 Gauss/200-300 milli Tesla) Magnopain magnetic bracelet to combat poor circulation in the hands. You would need to wear a magnetic bracelet on each wrist for maximum benefit. The magnetic field will increase circulation to the wrist, hand and fingers. It is advocated that the bracelet be worn at all times 24 hours a day 7 days a week to obtain the best results. You can also wear magnetic rings on your fingers if you suffer with cold fingers instead of cold hands.

3) If you drink at least 4 glasses of magnetised water a day you should notice an improvement to the circulation though out your whole body. If the magnetic shoe insoles, magnetic rings and/or magnetic bracelets are used in-conjunction with drinking magnetised water the effects will be increased by 10 times. You can magnetised water by placing a Magnopain magnetic water wand in a glass of water for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Cold mouse hand is a condition that affects many computer users. Whether cold hands are brought on by poor circulation, arthritis, diabetes, or other medical conditions, it's not a comfortable feeling when there's work to be completed and your mouse hand feels frozen numb.

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A miracle computer mouse

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Ralph H. Bjork, a retired physics professor and Austin native, has written his second book, “Creation.”

Creating miracles: Austin native pens book
By Lee Bonorden


Just signing his name is a challenge for Ralph H. Bjork. The physics professor who spent more than 30 years teaching meets that challenge. “At this time the only movement Ralph has is the rotation of his head,” explained his wife, Kathy. “He can type with a special adaption that reaches his chin. This enables him to move and adjust his electric wheelchair as well as becomes a computer ‘mouse’ when he adjusts his ‘mouse head’ to the computer,” she said.

Two decades ago, progressive multiple sclerosis made Bjork its victim. He has no use of his body below the neck and is confined to a motorized wheelchair. Still, he has written two books. Ralph H. Bjork, a retired physics professor and Austin native, has written his second book, “Creation.”

Lifelong talent
Bjork is the son of the late Herb and Arlene Bjork, Austin, and a 1961 graduate of Austin High School. Bjork graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield in 1965; earned a master’s degree in physics at the University of Minnesota in 1967; and went to work as a microwave engineer. Two years later, he went to the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he earned a doctorate in physics.

Bjork and his wife, a native of Holland, Mich., met after she graduated from Cornell University with a degree in nursing and began her career in Massachusetts, where Bjork was studying for his doctorate. St. Olaf College invited Bjork to return and direct the academic computer center at Northfield. He accepted and his wife taught nursing classes part-time. The couple then moved to Decorah, Iowa, where he started and then directed the administrative computer center at Luther College. Bjork accepted an offer to teach in the University of Wisconsin system. The couple moved to Platteville, Wis., where he taught for 20 years before the cruel fate of progressive multiple sclerosis stole life from him, and it became too debilitating to continue as a professor.

He retired and dealt with his handicap. His wife and sons see the daily miracles. Now, the world at large will once again see more of the man’s courage. Four years ago, Bjork authored his first book: “God’s Name Is ‘Jesus,’” and now he has written “Creation.”

One word at a time
In his latest book, Bjork describes natural sciences in their most basic structure. He does that with the only movement progressive multiple sclerosis allows: rotation of his neck and movement of his chin. The intention of the book, the author explained in the foreword, is not to prove science over creation, but rather “that science exposes the fact that our creator created a marvelous universe and in it he exposes what an awesome God he is.”

“Light, atomic structure, the four fundamental forces, (gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force, and weak force), DNA, cell structure, and human anatomy are described in ways that are understandable to the common man,” Bjork wrote. The author’s fan club begins with his wife and their four sons: Erik, David, Jacob and Jonathan. The couple also have five grandchildren.

The inspiration for his first two books came not from family, travel or life experiences, but from within. A year ago, he contracted pneumonia and was hospitalized. “Following pneumonia and complications,” he said in a statement about the source of his books, “I was thinking about my scientific background and realized that all the things I had studied in science, like gravitation, magnetism, light, DNA and many other things, could not have happened by random chance, but that they needed a creator,” he said.

With his wife, Kathy, at his side, the author himself created. One movement, one letter, one word, one thought, one prayer at a time. For more information, go to www.ralphbjork. com or www.advantage books.com.

Heated mouse jokes will get somebody steamed!

Mouse Jokes
from FleNov.net

Let's start off with a classic and one of my favorite practical jokes. Without disconnecting the mouse, hide it somewhere. If the system block is set up on a desk, the mouse and its wire can be hidden behind it.

Now, put another, dummy, mouse, on the desk and throw its wire behind the desk to create the impression that it is connected to the computer. The most important thing is that the substitute mouse should look like the one that you have hidden. When your victim starts working, he or she will grab the sham mouse and quickly decide that it isn't working. It will be difficult for them to determine the root, as the computer won't issue any error messages (the computer knows that a mouse is connected - it's not its fault that no one is trying to use it) and a cursory inspection of the back panel confirms that the mouse is plugged in properly.

The same trick can be played with the keyboard, but a keyboard is more difficult to hide. If you hide it behind the computer, a cursory search will reveal it and putting two and two together will be relatively simple.

Another mouse-related trick is to simply remove the ball inside. This will render the mouse inoperative. It takes a while for novice users to figure out that the ball is no longer present. Those with more experience will notice right away that the mouse is significantly lighter (some balls account for as much as half of the mouse's weight) and will not be taken in. You should also try to play this one in the near future, as mice are rapidly going optical.

But this does not necessarily mean that the future will be bland, as optics form the basis of new vulnerabilities. Turn an optical mouse upside down and you will discover a lens in the hollow in its middle. It is simple enough is to cover this lens with something thin and opaque. Non-transparent scotch tape will do well for this purpose. The mouse stops working and, from what I've seen, the lens is about the last thing that the perplexed user checks.

The mouse can also be taped to the mouse pad or the desk with two-sided tape. The problem here is, of course, figured out pretty quickly, but this does not make it any less effective. Colleagues and friends with a good sense of humor should appreciate the joke for what it's worth.

ATX cases with a PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors are very common nowadays. These connectors are identical, so it is a snap to swap the plug places. In this case, while seemingly connected, neither the keyboard nor the mouse will work.

There's no danger to the system itself if you swap the places for the plugs while the computer is turned off, so nothing will burn out. Moreover, on computers with good motherboards, the mouse and keyboard plugs can be switched with the computer on. I experimented with hot swapping on motherboards from Asus, Abit, and Gigabyte without any adverse results. The only problem in this respect is that, when the plugs are returned to their correct connections, the mouse may refuse to work without rebooting. The keyboard is more compliant and works without rebooting. But this depends not only on the motherboard, but also on the type and version of the operating system.

Another trick is to switch the left and right buttons. This is done by selecting the Start/Control Panel menu sequence and then opening the Mouse item. This will open the mouse configuration dialog window. Put a check in the Switch primary and secondary buttons box. This will assign the left button function to the right button and vice versa. This is a rather simple joke that will generally only have at least a medium-term effect on novice users.

In the same mouse properties window, the mouse double click speed can be set to the maximum possible (Fast). Now, in order to double-click, the user has to develop a Speedy Gonzalez index finger. When I set the Double-click speed to Fast on my computer, I couldn't pull off a double-click operation, no matter how hard I tried.

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The heated mouse thinks this person has too much extra time. Yet, it is somewhat amusing. Must be a Corporate employee!

Cold mouse hand heated relief

ValueRays heated mouse available at IGMproducts.com

When your mouse hand starts to hurt, when your thumb feels the pain from working all day at the computer . . . there's relief! A heated mouse creates a soothing experience for your mouse hand. If your hand is cold, it's now warm. If you hand hurts, there's relief from the healing heat. ValueRays heated computer mouse uses a carbon fiber to generate infrared heat to the mouse hand. The deep penetrating infrared heat rays are healing and soothing. Research shows 20-30 minutes of infrared heat daily produces healing effects. It actually cleans the blood of toxins and make blood flow more easily in hands with poor circulation. If you suffer with cold hands or painful mouse hand, click here to read more details about the healing effects of an infrared heated computer mouse.

Heated mouse: Do it for your mouse hand

Not sure how much time you spend sitting in front of a computer, and if you are reading this, I bet you spend at least a few hours everyday mousing your way online. There's tons of data available about the ill effects of computer overuse; especially for people who do not use the computer in a healthy manner. By healthy, I refer to proper ergonomics. Yet, even with proper ergonomics in place, there is still the risk of ill effects of overuse; especially overuse of the mouse hand.

There are an endless number of hand ailments and medical conditions with cold hand symptoms and side effects. Some of these ailments include arthritis, tendonitis, Raynaud's phenomenon, diabetes, migraine headaches, poor circulation, alcohol abuse, cigarette addiction, and the list goes on and on. Cold hands when trying to get computer work completed are annoying and painful. Not only do they cause pain to your mouse hand, cold hands actually become numb, and fingertips feel as though they are frozen.

Exposed hands working at the computer need warmth. If you work in a cold room, office or a drafty space, it is wise to use a heated computer mouse. A heated mouse generates warmth through the skin's layers penetrating the muscle tissue. There are a variety of heated computer devices using an USB connection and many of them use a carbon fiber which transmits infrared heat. Infrared heat is known to create a healing effect for sore muscles. The Eastern cultures have been using infrared heat for centuries. The sun is a natural source of infrared heat. The nice thing about an infrared heated mouse is getting all the benefits of the sun without the harmful UV rays.

Further research indicates 20-30 minutes of infrared heat daily can actually provide healing results. So, if you're like me, an USB infrared heated mouse would certainly be a welcomed relief for cold mouse hand pain. A heated mouse stimulates the flow of blood, and in turn reduces stiffness in finger and wrist joints. If muscles are sore, the heated mouse will penetrate deeply to soothe aching muscles.

Chemical toxins in the blood are a concern today with all the food we eat and the air we breathe. The infrared heat generated by the warmth of an USB heated mouse helps to detoxify our system of the unhealthy toxins. The heat releases the toxins from blood cells ridding the body of unnecessary toxic build up.

Massage therapists use heat to relax muscles. Why not use heat at home while we work? Keep your mouse hand relaxed, your blood flowing to reduce poor circulation and detoxify your system with the use of an infrared heated computer mouse.

If you enjoy the feel of the sun's heat on your face on a warm summer day, then you'll truly enjoy the warmth of a warm mouse while you are sitting at work in front of a computer!


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Is there a warm mouse in the house?

Just plug and play. Wait ten minutes and feel the soothing warmth under the covers! Yes, slip this warm heated computer mouse inside the Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch and it feels like heaven. No more cold computer hand! Give that mouse hand a break from the frigid winter temps.

If you suffer from arthritis, Raynaud's, poor circulation, carpal tunnel, or any hand ailment, the ValueRays heated warm mouse is for you! Grab a few! Mom deserves some relief, and so does Grand Ma!

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Warm Mouse for the Hand Warmer House

The mouse house hand warmer is a cozy blanket pouch to hold your favorite warm mouse and warm mouse pad. The three items together create the warmest mouse hand environment. The heat generated by the ValueRays Warm Mouse is captured under a cozy fleece blanket. It's like crawling under the covers of an electric blanket on a cold winter's night.

The ValueRays infrared heated mouse is therapuetic. Infrared heat heals. It relaxes stress and tension in the muscles of your hand. Only 20-30 minutes daily is known to fix hand pain. It certainly relieve cold mouse hand.

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Oprah please ask Doctor Oz to help solve the mouse hand problem

Dear Oprah & Doctor Oz.... help us solve the cold mouse hand problem!

Searching for an answer to define the "cold mouse hand" syndrome, Oprah and Doctor Oz were sent an online letter. We haven't heard back from them, and if/when we do, you'll read about it here.

Here's what we wrote:

Many people may not be aware of a condition called "Cold Mouse Hand." It affects computer users who work using a computer mouse. It's not carpal tunnel and shouldn't be confused with other mouse hand medical conditions. I believe the "cold mouse hand" problem is a fairly new discovery.

I started using a computer in the early 90's, and I owned and operated an ecommerce site for over 12 years. My work required me to sit in front of a computer using the mouse. A/C offices, fans, drafts and chilly weather would cause my mouse hand to get so cold my finger tips would become numb. The only relief to the cold mouse hand was to stop working, and that was not an option. I tried pulling a sweater over my mouse hand and wear fingerless gloves to keep it warm and that didn't work. I bought computer gadgets that promised to keep the mouse hand warm, and they were either non-ergonomic, caused pain, or were too small.

In February 2007, after suffering from a cold mouse hand for many years, I decided to obtain a provisional patent for a "Mouse House Hand Warmer" to address and fix the problem. But, I was still too busy operating my business to do anything with the patent.

In May 2008, I sold my ecommerce site and decided to research the cold mouse hand problem to focus on a solution. I was surprised to discover the problem was experienced by many people.

In June 2008, I made a Mouse Hand Warmer using blanket fabric, tested the prototype, and it worked. The Mouse Hand Warmer was born! I don't suffer anymore from a cold mouse hand.

If Doctor Oz finds the mouse hand syndrome, not carpal tunnel, but the "cold mouse hand" problem, an interesting, new topic, please ask him to shed some light on this mysterious computer geeks' situation. If you look for little inventions to address new problems, I will participate by sharing the problem and the solution with your audience. I hope you find this story and it's solution unique and worthy of a discussion topic.

Dear Oprah & Doctor Oz.... help us solve the cold mouse hand problem!

Searching for an answer to define the "cold mouse hand" syndrome, Oprah and Doctor Oz were sent an online letter. We haven't heard back from them, and if/when we do, you'll read about it here.

Here's what we wrote:

Many people may not be aware of a condition called "Cold Mouse Hand." It affects computer users who work using a computer mouse. It's not carpal tunnel and shouldn't be confused with other mouse hand medical conditions. I believe the "cold mouse hand" problem is a fairly new discovery.

I started using a computer in the early 90's, and I owned and operated an ecommerce site for over 12 years. My work required me to sit in front of a computer using the mouse. A/C offices, fans, drafts and chilly weather would cause my mouse hand to get so cold my finger tips would become numb. The only relief to the cold mouse hand was to stop working, and that was not an option. I tried pulling a sweater over my mouse hand and wear fingerless gloves to keep it warm and that didn't work. I bought computer gadgets that promised to keep the mouse hand warm, and they were either non-ergonomic, caused pain, or were too small.

In February 2007, after suffering from a cold mouse hand for many years, I decided to obtain a provisional patent for a "Mouse House Hand Warmer" to address and fix the problem. But, I was still too busy operating my business to do anything with the patent.

In May 2008, I sold my ecommerce site and decided to research the cold mouse hand problem to focus on a solution. I was surprised to discover the problem was experienced by many people.

In June 2008, I made a Mouse Hand Warmer using blanket fabric, tested the prototype, and it worked. The Mouse Hand Warmer was born! I don't suffer anymore from a cold mouse hand.

If Doctor Oz finds the mouse hand syndrome, not carpal tunnel, but the "cold mouse hand" problem, an interesting, new topic, please ask him to shed some light on this mysterious computer geeks' situation. If you look for little inventions to address new problems, I will participate by sharing the problem and the solution with your audience. I hope you find this story and it's solution unique and worthy of a discussion topic.

Do you suffer from "mouse hand?"

Do you suffer from "mouse hand?" If so, click here. You'll discover a new product called Mouse Hand Warmer. It's a computer gadget designed to keep your mouse hand covered and warm. No more cold mouse hand!

Mouse Hand Warmer at Amazon, Etsy & IGMproducts.com

If you are one of the many computer users who suffer from a cold mouse hand all winter, a solution has arrived. The Mouse Hand Warmer is a new product being introduced this year by i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. The price is $19.95 and it includes free shipping. If you buy directly from the manufacturer, there's no sales tax, too.

The Mouse Hand Warmer is available online at this locations:

Amazon.com

Etsy.com

IGMproducts.com

It's a perfect gift for any computer user. If you sit for long hours at the computer with an exposed mouse hand, you'll agree, a cozy blanket is the solution to a cold mouse hand.

Keeping Warm In Winter

Does your mouse hand get cold?

By David Collins

As the weather turns colder and more depressing, many in the UK will be feeling the chill. As the temperature drops we find ourselves reaching for the electric blankets and woolly jumpers to try and keep warm throughout the cold days and nights. With gas and electricity prices fluctuating throughout the year, there is uncertainty as to the price of their supplies, but there are a few simple steps you can take to help you stay warm and cut the cost of your energy bills.


Insulate your home through draught proofing and attic insulation to help reduce heat loss. Grants from your gas and electric supplier can be available in certain circumstances. Grants are also available for installing efficient and modern heating methods, and some providers offer year-round boiler service for a fixed fee.

Try and keep the temperature of the main rooms of your property at around 21°C during the day, as well as ensuring that you keep your water system at a warm temperature in order to prevent pipes freezing.

Make sure you wrap up warm this winter, both inside and outside - ensuring you have a good quality coat, hat, gloves and scarf for when you have to venture into the cold. If you use an electric blanket during the night for extra warmth, be sure that it's been tested for safety purposes, and you should never use a hot water bottle at the same time.

Ensure you eat well throughout the winter months, try and have regular hot meals and drinks throughout the day to help provide your body with fuel to help keep warm.

Do your best to exercise at least once an hour in order to keep warm. If you have a regular exercise routine, you should try and stick to it during the winter months.

Have your heating system serviced annually to reduce the risk of breakages during the worst of the cold weather. Some gas and electric providers offer free safety checks, while grants are available for the over 60's to help towards winter energy bills.

Try not to leave electrical appliances, such as televisions and stereos, on standby mode during the night, you could save yourself money on your electric bill through simply switching appliances off properly.

Keeping your cold hand warm this winter

It's like a house for your mouse, and it's really a blanket for your cold mouse hand. The Mouse Hand Warmer was created to keep your mouse hand coverd by a warm fleece blanket. Any standard sized mouse pad and mouse fits nicely inside the Mouse Hand Warmer with plenty of room to move about.

One of the most difficult things to deal with is a cold mouse hand. This winter, keep your mouse hand covered inside a non-slip surfaced Mouse Hand Warmer. Click here for more details.

Tale of a mouse hand warmer a true story

This is a true story. There once was a gal. She worked very hard sitting at the computer day and night. It didn't matter how long it took her, she sat and worked all-day and through the night if needed. She was very committed to her work, and nothing would stop her from getting her work finished.

During the summer months, the air conditioning in her office made her mouse hand cold. She used an ergonomic mouse and held it in her hand many hours everday. When she walked passed her fellow worker, she'd say, "Feel my hand. It's freezing." My mouse hand is feels so cold, it's numb. We all were surprised how this beautiful girl could have such a cold mouse hand. We tried lowering the air conditioning, but that didn't help. The rest of the office would become too warm. We tried wearing gloves to get the hand warmer, but that didn't work because the mouse buttons were too sensitive to be used wearing a leather glove. We tried half-gloves, and that didn't work either.

Pulling a sweater sleeve over the mouse hand was a short success. The hand stayed covered for about ten seconds and then the sweater's sleeve would slowly slide backwards off the hand. There was no solution to keep the mouse hand warm. The only solution was to stop working and that was not an option.

We tried mouse hand warmers, but the mouse pad didn't work well with the mouse we had. And, the USB connection and cords were always getting tangled on our desk. We tried a warming mouse, and that was a waste of money, too. The mouse was not ergonomic and couldn't be used for long periods of time. We thought our cold mouse hand problem was never going to get solved.

Finally, we found a hand warmer blanket made and designed specifically for the mouse hand. It's called the Mouse Hand Warmer. The Mouse Hand Warmer is a fleece blanket designed similar to a small pouch or case to slide all your equipment - mouse pad and mouse -- into when you work. Now, this worked.

Today, everyone in our office has a Mouse Hand Warmer on their desk. See the photos above. We use the Mouse Hand Warmer during the summer when the air conditioning causes a cold draft and during the winter when there's a natural chill in the air.

Can Something This Simple Keep You From Getting Sick?

Don't chill. Stay warm. If your mouse hand gets cold, click here.

By Page Remick

Studies show that more women than men wash their hands after using the bathroom: public or private. Do you wash your hands after sneezing or blowing your nose? After you have been in public places all day or touched and animal, do you ever wash your hands?

Simply put, washing your hands thoroughly and often can keep you from getting viruses, bacteria and fungus which lead to temperatures, diarrhea, intestinal or urinary tract infections, colds, flu, and many more serious diseases. It’s not the water temperature that matters: it’s the frequency and the duration of washing. Wash your hands often in any temperature of water for at least 15 seconds and use enough soap to lather well. At every washing, get soap under each fingernail and get lodged bacteria out… and down the drain. You wouldn’t believe how many germs hide under your fingernails!

Did you just shake hands with someone who has a cold, or did you unknowingly put your hands on cold or flu germs on a doorknob or shopping cart handle? Before you touch your eyes, nose, mouth, or even ears (all entry points into the body for germs), be sure and wash your hands well, or at the very least, use a hand sanitizer. Avoid the alcohol variety of hand sanitizer found on the grocery store shelves as they have been found to enter the body and kill the single-cell bacteria that are in our digestive systems, the ones that keep our immune system strong enough to ward off disease.

Did you hear about the recent dangerous e coli outbreak on spinach? If you leave a bathroom or change a diaper without washing, you have e coli on your hands! Do you ever touch the bathroom door in a public restroom without first putting a paper towel on it for protection? Even if you just washed your hands… think of all the germs that are on the handle from the people who DIDN’T wash their hands!

It is such a simple way to prevent the spread of infection yet most people don't do it! Wash your hands after every restroom visit, after every bout of sneezing, after changing a diaper, touching a pet, after blowing your nose, before eating or preparing food, after being in public and after shaking hands wit anyone, sick or not! It's simple, preventative..and it's been proven to keep you healthy!

Hand Warmer project underway

The Blog Catalogue Blog Directory listed Mouse Hand Warmer as an unique new blog for information about computer gadgets, the computer mouse, and ways to keep warm.

Learn about ways to keep warm. The Mouse Hand Warmer blog is a place to read about computer mouse news, hand warmers, mouse technology, mouse pads, why we get cold, and ways to keep warm. It's an unique, out of the ordinary and new approach to cold weather solutions!

The lastest news about the Mouse Hand Warmer is it's in production and will be made available online this year just in time for holiday shoppers. Save this link.

Drafty lofts make your mouse hand cold

Working late hours into the night in a drafty loft makes your mouse hand cold and your fingertips numb. There's no relief. Either you stop working or you pull your sweater's sleeve over the top of your mouse hand to help keep it warm. The only problem with that is it doens't work. Your mouse hand still gets cold because the sleeve slowly creeps its way backwards exposing your hand.

As a dedicated insomniac geek, I sit all hours of the day and night and work. For years my mouse hand would be cold from air vent drafts or cold nights. The suffering has stopped. There's a new product hitting the streets soon called the Mouse Hand Warmer. It is a soft polyester fleece blanket for your mouse hand. It's washable and is very slick looking. It has a modern appeal in neutral gray/black colors.

We're going to post the pictures as soon as the manufacturer (i-GlobalMall.com, Inc.) releases them to the public. Save this link or check back here soon for more information and how to get one!

The Mouse House Hand Warmer

The Mouse House Hand Warmer blog is under construction.