I was honoured to be invited to join Kat Orman on her mid morning programme, Stories to make you smile and Make A Difference. We talked about life in lock-down and how even now in this strange chapter we all have so much to be grateful for.
#bbcradio #lockdown #thegirlonabike
Listen to the interview here:
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This one was an emotional one for me. ADV Pulse wanted to do a deep dive into the real implications of racing following my accident and it was a pretty emotional experience talking to Egle but I really hope my story helps others.I’d love to hear what you think about the article in the comments below. Do you battle on, can you relate?
Read the full article here: https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/vanessa-ruck-adventure-rider/
I’ve recently invested in a full body red light therapy lamp systems from Red Light Rising Redlightrising.co.uk , and as a customer I now have a Red Light Rising discount code of 5% for my friends.
Red light treatment is a specific wavelengths of red light create a biochemical affect in our cells that serves to increase mitochondrial function. This improves ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production in the body. Sorry the answer is a little scientific 🤓
ATP is the source of energy for every cell in the body. So without it, we don’t function at all. Without enough of it, we don’t function well. It’s energy and healing on tap at home 💡
At the moment, however, there’s some evidence to suggest that RLT may have the following benefits:
The main benefits of red light therapy are thought to have come from the energy exchange. The responses of cells and tissues to red light therapy, which does not itself produce much heat, can be comparable to the body’s reaction to heat. Certain wavelengths of red light can penetrate beyond the skin’s surface, where it is absorbed into the cells deeper than other wavelengths of visible light can. This deeper-reaching light can have the following benefits:
Applying heat to a joint can reduce stiffness by as much as 20%, and effects of red light therapy are thought to be similar. This can have a cyclical pain-reduction result as less stiffness and associated pain can encourage you to use a joint more, which can reduce further stiffness. Use my Red Light Rising Discount Code to get started.
Muscle spasms can cause pain because they can restrict the blood flow to certain areas of the body, which can cause cells and tissues to be starved of oxygen. Applying red light can result in the muscles relaxing which will allow better circulation of the area. This means that conditions such as restless leg syndrome can be very responsive to red light therapy.
Just like the body’s natural response to heat is to dilate blood vessels, it does the same when exposed to red light. This widening of blood vessels reduces resistance to the blood flow, therefore improving the rate at which it can move around the body.
This is a great benefit because the restriction of blood flow can cause cells to be starved of oxygen. Lack of oxygen, which is called ischemia can permanently damage tissues, particularly in the muscles as it can kill cells, some of which cannot be replaced.
The improved blood flow and lymphatic circulation aid the removal of waste products from the lymphatic system. This reduces and prevents the build-up of fluids which can cause edema, therefore reducing pain associated with swelling and can even enhance the healing mechanisms. Use my Red Light Rising Discount Code to get started.
The reduction in pain relief can come from a combination of the above effects on tissues. Joint stiffness, muscle spasms, restricted blood flow and inflammation can all cause and contribute to pain. By reducing those symptoms, red light therapy can, therefore, reduce pain.
Visible red light has been shown to stimulates melanocyte migration and proliferation resulting in repigmentation of vitiligo patches. However, there are only a few studies published on the efficacy of red light in vitiligo. This is a prospective single-blind randomized clinical trial to assess efficacy of red light in the treatment of vitiligo. Use my Red Light Rising Discount Code to get started.
Red light therapy at certain wavelengths is thought to stimulate the productions of collagen and elastin fibers, as well as the creation of new capillaries. A greater number of capillaries within the skin will improve blood flow to the skin tissues and therefore the transportation of oxygen and nutrients to the cells, while the extra collagen and elastin will smooth and plump-out the skin. This can slow and reduce the effects of aging on the skin, giving a more youthful appearance.
You may have heard of red light therapy (RLT) by its other names, which include:
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The Girl On A Bike recently contacted my local Oxfordshire news paper and was so tickled pink when they wanted to hear more about my story. I even made it into the print!
“A DISASTROUS incident that left Oxfordshire resident Vanessa Ruck with life-changing physical injuries is what inspired her to quit her job and enlist in one of the most challenging motorcycle races in the world.
Six years and 58,000 Instagram followers after the 33-year-old was hit by a red-light-jumping car, the adrenaline-lover is determined to push her body to its limits.”
Keep reading here: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18288036.oxfordshire-daredevil-trains-motorbike-races-harley-davidson/
Guess who was live on the radio? BBC Radio and little me! It was such an honour, as The Girl On A Bike, to join BBC Oxford show and share my story. As the 6-year anniversary of my accident looms closer I hope that my struggles and story can help others find the energy to keep pushing on. Life can through us curve balls but it’s how we handle them that counts. Our of my accident grew The Girl On A Bike.
If you would like to listen to my BBC radio interview, please click on the link below and skip to 08.50 minutes in – that’s me! Two sections with a song in the middle. I’d love to hear what you think? Please do have a listen and comment below – I want to hear from you!
Here’s a quick summary of what we discussed:
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The Girl On A Bike survived the British Enduro Championship round one! Here’s more on how I found it over on Motorradreporter. You can also read about how I got horrifically stuck and how Tom Sagar saved me… #hero
To read more please see Motor Rad Reporter article here
Riding Buddy my Husqvarna Motorcycles UK TE 250i and surviving the 6 hour race.
Honoured to be called a “daredevil” by Motor Rad Reporter 🤪 I’m just out there trying to make the most of life. A life changing accident really puts things in perspective and the terrifying reality is that tomorrow…might not come.
Seize the day 💪🏼
https://www.motorradreporter.com/artikel/girl-bike
Floating Point discount code: “Bikes18” 10% offI’m honoured to be a float ambassador at Floating-Point, allowing to provide my friends with a 10% discount code. The feeling of laying back effortlessly in the warm Epsom salt floatation tank and drifting into a blissful, deep, meditative state is unbelievably rejuvenating. Reviving my mind and body. After just one hour I can so clearly see the breadth of beneficial effects, I reached a level of tranquillity, peace and relaxation that I’ve simply never reached before. I’m hooked on floating!
For more details please check out there website and remember to use my discount code for floating.
Floating Point Float Centre, Bourne House, Horseshoe Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7JQ
Floatation therapy at The Floating Point is the practice of lying back effortlessly in one of our world leading i-sopod floatation tanks and drifting into a blissful, deep, meditative state that rejuvenates and revives your mind and body.
Also known as floatation & float therapy, the floatation experience is delivered through a super-saturated Epsom-salt solution, 25cm deep and containing 500kg of magnesium rich Epsom-salts.
The solution is heated to skin temperature (35.5°C) and the environment in the tank is controlled so that the air is also skin temperature. Once you are settled, it is impossible to tell which parts of your body are in the water and which are not.
This creates an environment similar to that of the Dead Sea but without the sensation of temperature or movement, which lets you float effortlessly on the surface of the water, enjoying a feeling of total freedom & weightlessness!
Our Isopod tanks are the best on earth, specifically designed to block out all external distractions including sight, sound, tactile sensations and gravity. This environment brings long lasting and transformational experiences.
Floating has become increasingly popular, as more people have learnt about floatation therapy’s remarkable benefits.
Your first float might feel like magic; however floatation therapy is the result of thirty years of mainstream scientific research in human performance and wellness.
Best of all, the effects of floatation are cumulative – the more often you float, the better it is for your health, happiness and performance.
