The risks of drug abuse

Posted on March 27, 2014 by john in Health care

Today, our children may be exposed to drugs at an early age. We refer to drugs that are illegal, not prescribed by your doctor.

Drug abuse is a preventable behavior. However, the prolonged effects of drugs on the brain can lead to addiction, which is a chronic, relapsing brain disease. For any person addicted to drugs, compulsive need to use drugs can be overwhelming, affecting all aspects of your life and your family.

Drug use can have serious consequences for the future, both as a young adult, because drugs can alter the way the brain functions and cause other serious medical consequences. Drug abuse can prevent your child perform well in school. Later, you can hinder your ability to find and keep a job, even after graduation. Research has shown that communication with children is an effective way to prevent drug use. It’s never too early or too late to talk to our children about the risks associated with drug abuse.

The purpose of this publication is to provide scientific information about the effects of drugs on health, which will serve to talk to their children about the consequences that they may have. Drugs for which discussed in this booklet are inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, prescription drugs, MDMA (Ecstasy) and anabolic steroids
We observe and monitor our children.

Even though we did not want it that way, our children can have access to drugs in many places. Although difficult, it is very important that you talk to your children about the consequences of drug use, and urges do if you suspect you are already using them. You know your child better than anyone. Most parents develop a sixth sense about their children helping them to sense even small changes in them. There may be other reasons to explain the changes you observe, but generally when a child or young person experimenting with or using drugs, it can show changes in :
Photo of a young stressed out with their parents standing behind him.

School performance : if you get bad grades, missing classes or develops a bad behavior ;
The interest in activities : If you lose interest in your usual hobbies, favorite sports or activities;
Daily routines : if you eat too much or stops eating, if you sleep too much or sleep longer ;
The selection of friends: if you change your friends, or if it meets boys who are known to use drugs ;
Personality: if you show a bad mood, nervousness, aggression or persistent rebellion ;
Behavior : if locked his room, drawers or boxes.

There are certain things you can find in your home, or in possession of their children which may indicate that they are using drugs. For example :

Rolling papers and rolling cigarettes, or pipes used for smoking marijuana ;
Medicine bottles, mirrors, or small squares of glass used for cocaine ;
Socks smelling hairspray and empty cans or glue or hair spray containers, the same could be what is left after using inhalants.

Risks of alcohol consumption for health

Posted on March 27, 2014 by john in Health care

Beer, wine and hard liquor contain alcohol. If you drink any of them, you consume alcohol. Maybe their alcohol consumption patterns vary depending on who you are, what you are doing and stuff.

You probably already know that excessive consumption of alcohol ( drinking too much ) can cause many health problems. But even responsible consumption patterns can lead to health problems and other problems in their daily lives.
Alcohol and your health

Drinking too much alcohol for a long time increases the possibility of :

Bleeding from the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach ) or stomach.
Inflammation and damage to the pancreas. The pancreas produces substances that the body needs to function well.
Liver damage. When severe, often leading to death.
Poor nutrition.
Cancer of the esophagus, liver, colon, head and neck, breast, and other areas.

Even what we call responsible consumption can lead to high blood pressure in some people.

If you already have high blood pressure, alcohol can make it harder to control with medication.
If excessive alcohol consumption last long, the myocardium weakens and the heart becomes enlarged.

You probably already know that alcohol can affect your ability to reason and critical judgment every time you drink. Prolonged alcohol abuse damages the brain neurons. This can cause permanent damage to his memory, his ability to reason and how it behaves.

The nerve damage as a result of alcohol abuse can cause many problems, some of which are:

Numbness or painful sensation of “pins and needles ” in arms or legs
Problems with erections in men
Leakage of urine or difficulty starting urination

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can harm the growing baby. They may have serious birth defects or fetal alcohol syndrome.
How can alcohol affect your life

Often, people who are sad, depressed, nervous or worried habitually drink to feel better or block these feelings. But alcohol can:

These problems worsen over time.
Worsen sleep problems.
Increase the risk of suicide.

Families often are affected when someone in the house consume alcohol. Violence and conflict in the home are much more likely when a family member is abusing alcohol. Children growing up in a home where excessive consumption of alcohol is present are more likely to:

Having poor performance in school.
Being depressed and have anxiety problems and low self esteem.
Have marriages that end in divorce.

Drinking too much alcohol, even once, you can hurt yourself or others and may lead to:

car Crashes
Unsafe practices in sex, which can lead to unplanned or unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs ), sexual assault or rape
Falls, drowning and other accidents
suicide
Violence and murder

What you can do?

First, ask yourself what type of drinker are you.

Even if you are a responsible drinker, just remember to take too much at once can be harmful.

If you are a drinker at risk, be more attentive to their patterns of alcohol consumption. Learn some ways to reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages and ask your doctor for help.

If you can not control your drinking or the drinking is becoming harmful to you or others around you, seek help from :

the doctor
Support groups and self-help for people who have problems with alcohol

alternative Names
Risk of alcoholism ; risks of excessive consumption of alcohol; Risks of alcohol dependence ; Risks hazardous alcohol consumption

Strategy healthy diet for fitness and quality of life

Posted on March 25, 2014 by john in Fitness tips, Health care

In order to achieve optimum health and fitness, a healthy diet should become a part of your lifestyle. It is also essential for achieving your weight, tone muscle and objectives. Its benefits for psychological health. A healthy diet can help reduce or eliminate mood swings and depression.

A healthy diet is an excellent…

Low or near zero fat, sugar and salt ( sodium).

Low or zero in all dairy products (milk and cheese).

Low or zero content of caffeine, nicotine and alcohol ( beer and wine).

High in the purified drinking water. Replaces all other beverages.

Added in 100% fruit juice. ( No added sugars. ) Better is acai berry, blueberry, cranberry and Granada. All are rich in antioxidants.

Added in 100% vegetable juice. (Low in sodium. ) Are the best juice yourself. A great mix are apples, carrots, celery, beets, tomatoes, cantaloupe or watermelon.

Added in 100% citrus juices. ( No sugar added). Lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit.

Zero in soft drinks, soft drinks, soda, or diet of any of them.

Zero on the artificial sugar.

High in fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.

High in the tofu, beans and lentils.

Brown rice, bread and cereals high in whole grains..

Low or nil on white bread, white rice and pasta.

Added in fish. Wild fish is usually better than farm grown. Salmon is especially good because of its high content of Omega -3 fatty acids.

Moderate in the chicken (and eggs), turkey, ostrich and other poultry. Organic cage-free/free-range is usually better.

Low or nil in beef, pork ( bacon zero ), and lamb.

Zero in fried foods.

Low or nil in highly processed foods. Any high fat, sugar or salt in bags or boxes, called food.

Tip: The best way to keep the lines of fat, sugar and sodium (salt) in foods you buy is getting into the habit of reading the “Nutrition Facts” label food products. Laws in the United States and other countries require this tag. Reading this tag is crucial to ensure that you have a healthy diet.

If you have never been on a strict healthy diet, then this can seem a little overwhelming. You may initially. But once you learn about the benefits and see the results in the mirror, you get excited about it and want to do more!

It is possible that fitness enthusiasts who are closely following all other aspects of good health practices, except for maintaining a healthy diet. This is what many of us forget or ignore. As the human body ages, its ability to burn off excess fat and other harmful substances gradually decreases. The result is weight gain and a weaker performance body. Radically change my diet was the last step. Weight gain and the reduction of energy was my motivation.

I have been closely following the healthy diet menu I described above for 10 years ( 09). Allow me a little from time to time as a reward for myself or while on holidays, but overall I manage to stay in it 95 % of the time. In the beginning, it was quite a struggle because I lost the favors butter, sweet, salty, fatty food in eating. I realized that once I was away from these ” supposed” favor enhancers for a while my preferences changed and started to enjoy the taste of food without additional seasonings.

Here’s a good example. At one point, I could not imagine ever eating toast without butter. Once my taste buds adjust to foods without butter and other intense aromas, I was surprised by the wonderful fragrance and flavor of a slice of bread quality win everything. The same can not be said of low quality, zero profit, cheap bread. This change in the sensitivity of my taste buds also allowed me to appreciate the taste of fruits and vegetables in a way that I never in my life ! Eating a healthy diet became a pleasure.

Today, when I go to a restaurant and I get a dish that unexpectedly contains plenty of butter, salt, sugar or fat that I immediately repealed and sometimes sick from it. I’ve learned to politely ask your server some questions about food when I go to restaurants now. As for being invited to dine with family or friends, just make sure you ‘ve done the ” cooks ” aware of my lifestyle healthy diet in time for the invitations.

A healthy diet is based on aptitude. If you exercise regularly and want to show all your hard work in your body, you should pay attention to your diet.

Three ways to improve your life

Posted on March 24, 2014 by john in Health care

There are three aspects which can help improve our life, provided that we understand how we can improve, but we must first know what they are.

healthy balanced diet Attitude: Remember that happiness is a choice you can do anytime, anywhere. Your thoughts are plowing you happy or unhappy, not so much the circumstances. You should be able to change yourself and as you are accomplishing this, you will see how the world changes along with you, especially you should be very aware that the only thing you can really control in the world are your thoughts, of course all this could change if find your true love open reasons that you refused to accept possible but you should always keep a positive attitude, think about what makes you happy.

The Body: The feelings of a person are directly influenced by their posture, proper posture for example tends to attract a happy disposition. It is recommended that you also you do sports or exercise and the practice of “exercising” which causes over time is you release stress take accumulated during the day and this result ara you as a person feel good, you feel relaxed so maybe you can live with yourself.

Timing: It is essential that you keep in mind that happiness is not in years, months, weeks or days, if not, happiness is found or can be found in every moment lived. There is a saying that goes like this: Today is yesterday’s tomorrow. In other words, live for today without waiting for expectations of the future or past traumas and just so you can live better every day.

FLU ? ? Are you sure or just a cold ?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by john in Health care

We started an era that infections such as colds or flu is the most common disease, it is a infection that is practically impossible to avoid, wherever you are there is always someone around, breathing or sneezing which makes it very difficult to avoid germs. So all we can do is try to keep your immune system in top form during this period.

The flu is a virus so antibiotics are not the most appropriate treatment to cure, although drugs to relieve symptoms.

Really the only way to identify influenza is analytic in a laboratory, there may specifically diagnose the type of flu also, bird flu, swine H1N1, Type A…

It is very important to identify the flu to prevent it becoming a pandemic and infect more people, which flu might affect more or less to your overall health.

The FDA, American in its website ( http://www.flu.gov/ ) specifies flu have posted a very interesting to learn more about the flu questionnaire.

http://espanol.pandemicflu.gov

What are the symptoms Influenza ?

Fever or febrículas, albeit in very low temperature fever.
Having cough or sore throat.
Runny or stuffy nose.
Headaches or muscle aches throughout the body in general.
Chills and sweats.
Tiredness.
Loss of appetite.
Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than in adults.
Some people with the flu can present without fever.
What symptoms are found in the cold ?

The symptoms of colds are similar but softer, and develop more slowly.
Fever is usually lower than the flu.
Runny or stuffy nose.
Sore throat.
Coughing and sneezing.
Fatigue and headache.
Watery eyes.
How can we protect our other cold or flu ?

When sneezing or coughing is recommended covered with a tissue and then throw it.

It is important to wash hands with soap and water or an alcohol based often especially after coughing or sneezing, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, avoiding spreading germs.

Avoid contact with other people especially people over 65 and people with chronic illnesses (asthma, diabetes, heart problems ) pregnant women, young children and babies.

Drink plenty of fluids, water, broth, electrolyte drinks to avoid dehydration.
When to see a doctor ?

If you experience difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
Note pressure in the chest or abdomen.
Have sudden dizziness or feel confused, with or without symptoms of dehydration.
Has significant vomiting or is persistent and can not keep liquids down.
When symptoms recur as fever or cough more severe form.
Or produce convulsions.
How is the flu treated?

The flu is usually treated with drugs that treat the same symptoms and can be purchased without a prescription.

Analgesics :
Relieve pain and reduce fever, acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen.

Cough suppressants and expectorants :
The first help stop coughing, syrup or lozenges and second, help loosen mucus so removing it improves.

Decongestant nasal sprays :
Reduce congestion by its vasoconstrictor action, but should not be used in children and in adults reduced time

Nasal decongestants and oral antihistamines :
These products act continuously preventing the mucus out of the nose, so you do not need to be continually dreaming of handkerchief.

Antiviral drugs :
These are sold only by prescription and must be the doctor who has to tell you if you should take.
Usually prescribed persons is especially dangerous flu suffer for their chronic problems or the development of the disease occurs especially virulent.

Or oselatmivir Tamiflu, Relenza or zanamivir and.
How can we effectively prevent the flu ?

The usual recommendations, washing hands often, avoid contact with sick people avoiding the spread of germs.

A healthy lifestyle, such as exercising, getting enough sleep, eat healthy, help prevent influenza because it stimulates the immune system.

Although the best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine.

Ideally put it in story is available in the fall (October and November), but also it can be put in any time during flu season ( December, January and beyond).

The vaccine is available by shot or nasal spray (not available in Spain ).

Vaccines work by exposing your immune system to the flu virus. So your body will develop antibodies to the virus to protect against the flu.

The injectable flu vaccine contains the killed virus.

The nasal spray vaccine contains live but weakened virus.

SLIMMING COFFEE ?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by john in Health care, Weight loss and diet plans

When we talk about coffee comes in mind both the espresso (espresso ), cut or breakfast latte, mid-morning or after dinner.

Although propose other properties having coffee slimming.

ROASTED BEANS

Coffee is commonly known as the infusion of roasted coffee beans.

These grains are high in caffeine, this substance is an alkaloid from the group of xanthine bases containing coffee.

It has stimulant properties, both nervous and cerebral level and to the concentration or alert us will be useful.

Although caffeine stimulates energy combustion and increases caloric expenditure, which helps activate the metabolism.

It is therefore included in many of the compounds we call burners, as this our body we increase the amount of calories used in turn to reduce the feeling of tiredness makes us more active as long as makes us burn more calories.

Stimulates diuresis and fluid lost by the body.

The problem is the amount of caffeine ingested when the body is excessive and not too used to it can cause excessive nervousness, which can cause stress and increased cortisol, which in turn causes increased abdominal visceral fat is for example the problem with highly stressed people, who have problems bloating or increased fat thereof.

So to get the positive effect of weight loss with caffeine should not exceed the amount tolerated, although each person is different, which is why we can not set parameters, some people are with coffee and other nerviosísimas or learn.

The stressful effect of excess caffeine, some people act in contradictory ways, get hungry or eager to sting.

That is why it is usually mixed in slimming products with other components that can be satisfying, diuretics or other termogenéticos.

Caffeine is also used in many creams cellulite, such as cream of Pierre Fabre, Percutafeine, carrying 5% of pure caffeine, is used to destroy the adipocyte and reduce cellulite creams carry many other caffeine in composition.

Usually combined with other plant extracts that also contain caffeine such as guarana.
GREEN COFFEE BEANS

Which coffee that is on the ground, before torrefactarlo is green and in addition to the other part contains caffeine diet handy.

Of course I take it as a tea does not have the same taste and flavor that roasting coffee but has the properties intact, both alkaloids such as caffeine and polyphenols that I will discuss.

It is chlorogenic acid or CGA.

It is including in a product for weight loss and diabetic products, thanks to its ability to decrease the amount of blood sugar.

Chlorogenic acid is one of the polyphenols containing green coffee beans.

It is one of the components of beans green tea, according to studies helps reduce the absorption of glucose, which lowers the glycemic index or blood sugar.

These components are lost to roast coffee bean, because when coffee is roasted a HHQ (hydroxy hydroxy quinone ) molecule that inhibits the activity of the CGA occurs.

Studies show that the CGA, the amount of blood sugar even after meals.

This is by inhibiting the action of the enzyme glucose 6 phosphatase.

This enzyme promotes the formation of new glucose, or gluconeogenesis, and stimulates the release of glucose deposited as reserves in the liver.

It also inhibits alpha-glucosidase, (this is the enzyme that breaks down sugars in longer chains to facilitate glucose uptake by the blood), after meals, avoiding the insulin peak and the absorption of this energy.

Another important function is to stimulate the protein signals of insulin receptors and increase insulin sensitivity, resulting in turn decrease the blood sugar levels.

The recommended dosage is 200 to 400 mg, two or three times a day, half an hour before meals.

Studies show that after taking oral glucose if taken before green coffee, blood levels are much lower than if you have not taken.

That is why to regulate glucose, the body will not have this quick energy reserve that prevents as energy reserves are used.

Consequently we get the body to use reserves and lose weight.

Ultimately decreasing the amount of sugar absorbed by the body as reserves, the body needs to use energy deposited as fat and thus lose weight.

If we increase exercise, lose more weight will be achieved.
produce

Currently there are many products on the market that can be found in pharmacies and health food stores and health food stores.

Often found with the patented name Svetol ( extract of green coffee beans ).

Some of the different products that we can find :

REDUGRAS flash, this formula also contains satisfying products.
Six Tristop plan plus diuretic pills.
Lamberts has some pills in which only contains decaffeinated green coffee extract.
Redukcal

How to satisfy hunger without gaining weight

Posted on March 24, 2014 by john in Health care, Health Food

Tricks to fool the hungry, be well fed and keep the line

Chew, make five meals a day, drink plenty of water… are some recommendations to end hunger and your scale will not notice.

1 Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.

This should be the motto to follow if you want to bring adequate food. It is important to eat a good breakfast every day to avoid problems such as overweight or obesity. The meal should include a greater variety of foods. And at dinner you should supplement with foods that have not consumed throughout the day, provided they are light to moderate.
2 Five meals a day.

It is essential not to skip meals to follow the line. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea and dinner. Respect all times and follows a progression from highest to lowest amount.

Snack between hours will serve to reach a moderate appetite for meals.
3 Drink about two liters of water a day.

Keeping the body well hydrated is essential to avoid health problems such as dry mouth, loss of appetite or dizziness.

If you drink a glass of water just before meals, cheat and hunger be satisfied before your stomach.
4 Soup to start.

Begin meals with soup or salad. They have two big advantages: you provide very few calories and occupy a large volume in the stomach, distendiéndolo. This way, you will feel satiated and just get fat.
5 The most satisfying foods.

- Tomato. It is the food more easily get away with the unpleasant feeling of hunger, especially if taken fresh. In this case, it can be consumed at any time.

- Strawberries and melon. If strawberries after-hours meals, alone or with orange juice consumed, also manage to fill the stomach with ease. Another fruit suitable for these occasions is the melon. As long as you take one, you can be in ample portions.

- Cabbage and lettuce. If you take the cabbage seasoned with salt and vinegar, just add calories and kill the appetite. The same applies to lettuce, to which you can add tomato and onion.

- White asparagus and mushrooms. In many diets recommend asparagus because they are rich in fiber, cause a diuretic effect and at the same time, are satisfying. Course, be cooked with little fat, like mushrooms. So both foods can be eaten in large amounts.

- Eggs and mussels. Eggs must be cooked and seasoned only with a pinch of salt, while the steamed mussels should be taken.
6 Healthy Snacking.

We tend to think that eating between meals is not healthy. However, if you choose the right foods, snacks help you regain strength and serve to feed the hungry.

Always have on hand: whole grains, fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy and nuts.
7 Chew well.

Taste the food, do not eat in a hurry. If you chew the food thoroughly, you will give the stomach time to digest all the nutrients and send signals to the brain when you’re full.

Therefore, chewing food and makes it more satisfying if you take for example liquefied.

The path to a healthy heart begins in the kitchen

Posted on March 23, 2014 by john in Health care

What is the best diet for your heart?

They say the fastest way to conquer the heart is the stomach. And if the saying is true for feelings, it is true also for your health. The same dish that makes you feel happy and satisfied (in addition to care for him who prepared carefully ), directly affects the good or bad performance of your heart. So the first step is to bring order to take care in the kitchen and in the diet.

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide ? The World Health Organization reports that the total number of deaths from this condition worldwide is 7.5 million each year ( the latest figures are for 2008 ). With that news, you can not stay idly by, especially in this month of February, in the United States is National Heart Month. What will you do with yours ?

I recommend that the first step is to change your eating habits and I’ll explain why. Eat daily to several times a day. What you eat has a direct relation to your weight, your blood pressure, your cholesterol and blood glucose, all these factors influence heart health. A change in your diet can help prevent you develop heart disease, and if this has already been developed, to stop its progress and even help reverse it.

Below, I give a series of simple steps to change your eating habits or better :

1. Controls lots of food. As important as what you eat, is the amount of food that you eat, even if it is healthy. A healthy food, if you eat too much, it also makes you fat. Not the same a cup of rice, a plate full of rice, even integral. To find out how much you eat, you can use cups and measuring spoons, and a small kitchen weighing, portion control. Or, you can also use associations with common objects of everyday life to fill your plate, calculating quantities. The idea is that you serve smaller portions. For example :

The space occupied by a baseball, or your hand in a fist, or approximately one cup. Can you visualize this space at home ? Then fill it with :

A cup of salad greens ( spinach or romaine)
A cup of chopped carrots
A cup of chopped apple (or half a block )
A cup of vegetable soup
A cup of flaked cereal
A cup of strawberries ( strawberries ) - or 12 strawberries

An electric bulb can serve as a guide to measure roughly :

½ cup mashed potatoes
½ cup blueberries ( blueberries )
½ cup grapes
½ cup of ice cream
½ cup cooked rice ( preferably whole )

A pack of cards can help you measure

A 3-ounce serving ( 85 g ) Roast
A 3-ounce serving (85 grams ) of chicken breast

2. Reduce the amount of saturated fat and trans fats from your diet.

The best way is to decrease the amounts of solid fats such as butter, margarine or butter, when cooking or serving. Another way is to remove all the fat from the meat you buy, or buy lean meats with less than 10 % fat.
You can also make other substitutions : instead of butter or sour cream, use low-fat yogurt to accompany a papa ( potato ) roast, or low -sugar jam on toasted whole wheat bread instead of margarine.
Check the labels on all food baked goods like cookies, cakes (cakes) and chips ( fries ), which may contain trans fats. How can you identify ? Look for the words ” partially hydrogenated oils ” on the ingredient list.
Try to choose healthy fats like olive oil and canola oil.

3. Increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables. They are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and low in calories. I suggest :

Replace your fruit desserts or a mixed fruit salad.
If you feel like a snack, pour yourself diced celery or carrots with cottage cheese dressing.
Always keep a bowl of cut fruit in the fridge (refrigerator, ice chest ) as it gives you very hungry and can not wait for the next meal.
Fill a basket with fruit and exhíbela in the kitchen. So you will not forget it eating.
Try new recipes with vegetables as the main ingredient. In Life and Health offers a huge variety of healthy recipes and delicious dishes. I invite you to try.
Remember that not all fruits and vegetables are equal. What do I mean? Not the same fresh tomato salad that canned tomato soup full of sodium and chemicals ( always read the labels ). Avoid eating vegetables served with very thick creams, fried or breaded, fruits canned in heavy syrup ( syrup) or frozen fruits that have added sugar.

4. It also increases the consumption of foods rich in fiber. This whole grains (cereals, breads and pastas ) are included. Avoid refined products (flour, bread or white rice).

5. Limit consumption of salt. Keep in mind that the maximum recommended daily is the equivalent to a teaspoon of cooking, and many foods and contain. Instead, flavored with herbs and spices to flavor your food without having harming the health of your arteries and your heart.

6. Do not overdo the alcohol. A drink a day for women and two for men is what is considered ” moderate consumption “. Do not overdo. And if you used to drink the best. Save it for special occasions and even then, do so in moderation.

The rest of my recipe is as follows : enjoy what you eat. Findeth to prepare your meals and saboréalas. Eating is part of life and make healthy should not be a big sacrifice. Combine your new way of eating with regular physical activity, stress management and seeks to see how well ‘ll feel. It’s never too late to start ! Go ahead and start today.

9 healthy and delicious reasons to adopt the Mediterranean Diet

Posted on March 23, 2014 by john in Health care, Weight loss and diet plans

Good for the heart and overall health, the Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating pattern, with easy to prepare recipes and a variety of textures and flavors that are the delight of the whole family. Adopted to improve your health !

Would you like to spend some time in the streets of Ibiza or lose by a Greek island? To know Nice, Naples visit or explore Morocco? While waiting for that dream vacation, you should be taking the form of food from that region of the world. As mentioned in Life and Health, the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in red meat based unsaturated such as olive oil, provides multiple benefits for the body fat. Here are 9 powerful reasons for you to adopt animes.

1. It is good for the heart. Those who live in the Mediterranean almost always use fresh foods. Try to rule your diet, as far as you can, frozen foods and junk food. According to the Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource, almost all foods that are part of the Mediterranean diet are good for the heart. Olive oil and nuts lower cholesterol, fruits, vegetables and whole grains help keep arteries clear, the fish helps lower triglycerides and blood pressure, omega 3 (found in nuts such as walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts and fish ) decrease triglycerides and blood pressure and help heart health.

2. You do not have to count calories constantly. The essential thing is to change the “bad” food “good”. For example, many little red meat and seafood, fruits instead of desserts made full of sugar, saturated fats, especially olive oil instead of butter. Olive oil, of course, also benefits people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

3. You can eat bread and pasta. But that are comprehensive, of course. They contain more protein and minerals, and are healthier than refined pasta and breads (the latter suddenly and temporarily raise blood sugar, followed by a rapid decline which is not healthy ) and may reduce the risk of heart disease.

4. Healthy fat is allowed, but not overly so. That found in tree nuts, olives and olive oil, which add flavor to foods and help fight diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Furthermore, to avoid : saturated and trans fats are hidden in many processed foods.

5. And wine in moderation. In the countries of the region, usually drink wine with meals. Especially red wine. Wine relaxes and can help fight cardiovascular disease, provided it is limited to one drink a day for women and two for men.

6. There are many options. The Mediterranean diet includes not only the Greek or Italian cuisine, but also in France, Spain, Turkey, Morocco and other countries in the region. But select healthy foods. Avoid red meat, whole milk and dairy products made from whole milk. Can you eat fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, fresh fish and whole grains. In life and health you will find many options, like a delicious Greek salad with chicken, or a tasty ravioli Florentine.

7. Has varied and delicious spices. Mediterranean herbs and spices, such as bay leaves, coriander, rosemary, garlic, pepper, cinnamon, etc.. both give flavor to foods that need no added salt. And some have antioxidant properties that help fight various diseases.

8. Do not go hungry. Because foods are rich in fiber, they digest slowly and keep longer satiety ( you feel full). And an additional benefit : the Mediterranean diet makes you can keep the weight off after a diet to lower. This was revealed by a study of the Negev Nuclear Research Center in Israel, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

9. Your mind can be kept in better condition. What protects your heart, protect your mind too. A research at the University of Exeter suggest that the Mediterranean diet may protect the brain from aging and reduce the risk of age-related, such as early dementia diseases.

If you want to give a gift to your family health and even prolong your life, as soon as possible adopt the Mediterranean diet at home. From your kitchen you could be fighting conditions such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. But remember that more than a diet, rather a lifestyle. If you want to get all its great benefits, you must combine it with not only physical activity but also with a serene and relaxed, to relieve the tension and stress of modern life.

6 Simple Tips for Good Health

Posted on March 23, 2014 by john in Health care

Changing some daily habits can mean the difference between being healthy and being sick

Having good health is critical to lead a happy and enjoyable life. Being healthy means that our body functions normally and that there is nothing out of balance. Being healthy is a balanced and in harmony with the body mind. Many times, the speed of life we ​​lead, we forget that health is a treasure. Value only when we get sick.

Healthy habits are largely what determine you to have good health. And when I mean habits, speak precisely what you do every day: sleep, eat, stay hydrated, exercise, swim, sun protection. The successful development of these habits will surely help you live a longer and healthier life. Let’s take a tour of these tips to keep good health.

1. Eat fruits and vegetables: Ideally eat nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day. But yes, I know that you’re opening your eyes because you think a lot. Then he runs, five. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and you will save several visits to the doctor. A study at Harvard University says that this amount provides the necessary antioxidants and fiber to reduce heart disease and maintain a healthy weight ( one serving equals about half of a fruit or a half cup of fruit or half a cup vegetable ).
2. Exercise : Ideally 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise (or more) 5 or more days a week. But I know that sometimes it costs you off the couch, then there will a more manageable doses: how about 17 minutes a day? This is two hours a week. And do not even have to do seguidito ! You can divide it into segments. And the benefits are endless. Healthy heart, proper weight, toned muscles, be in good spirits… etc, etc…

3. Sleeps: If you are someone who always sleeps 7 to 8 hours a day, going down the right path. Recent studies indicate that those who have trouble sleeping or sleep less than 7 hours, are increasing their risk of hypertension, heart disease and even diabetes. Our body needs to rest and recharge for good health.

4. Stay hydrated : Before he said that eight was the magic number of glasses of water a day you should take. Now you know you do not need to drink eight, but drinking liquids with meals and whenever you feel thirsty. Drink more if you exercise or hot weather. The only people who can not rely on thirst to drink water are young children and the elderly because in them the thirst mechanism does not work well and have to remember to drink. I do not know if you know, but the body is made of water and this fluid needs to run. Other liquid sources are fruits, soup, tea and vegetables. Remember, water = good health.

5. Wash your hands : ideally with soap and water, using soap for at least 15 seconds. Several studies have shown that washing hands with soap and water removes more than 90% of the germs that cause infections and can alter your health. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, touching someone who is sick, and when you cook. Especially when you touch raw meat and unwashed vegetables.

6. Use sunscreen : Daily. No matter if it is cloudy. Protect your skin from ultraviolet rays prevent skin lesions, including cancer. Ideally a sunscreen of at least SPF 15.

Having and maintaining a good health depends in part on our habits. Better safe than sorry. So take note of these tips andput them into practice!

Negative effects of soy consumption

Posted on March 23, 2014 by john in Health care

Lately soy has become a star in our food supply. It is a type of seed that has been in use in Asian cuisine for centuries and in recent years it has become fashionable for the amount of benefits attributed to him. It is true that consume certain amounts of soy is beneficial, but we should not spend, because recent studies show that too much can be an unhealthy food for several reasons.

Some time ago the Ecologist magazine published an article that highlighted some of the disadvantages of excessive consumption of soy. This article broke with the idea that many of us had on the consumption of this seed. Certainly there are many products made ​​from soybeans, but many include soy in their preparation so clandestine basis, as some additives like soy lecithin E322 are. This leads us to ask what are the consequences abusive consumption of soy.

First thing that stands this article is the increased demand in the consumption of soy. Considered to be a product that has become fashionable and be recommended by their moderate intake many consume in large quantities thinking that the more the results will be better. This excessive production of soybeans has led to the agricultural industry to develop more efficient soybean seeds. Despite these seeds give more productivity no longer be treated in the laboratory, making a transgenic product that also have high levels of pesticides detected. These data can make soy is a problem for health over the years.

Another point to note about excessive soy consumption is the amount of estrogen that gives us. Estrogen is a female hormone that in the case of women is highly recommended in times of menopause to avoid hormonal imbalance. But at other times too much is not recommended, as is the case of men, since estrogen can have an effect at all recommended in our body. It is true that small amounts are recommended hormones to maintain a perfect balance in the body, but we must never happen to us.

Therefore it is good to care much food in relation to soy, which is that we should not make it a staple, but there are other plant varieties that give us high biological value proteins with far fewer risks when consume.

Benefits of healthy lifestyle

Posted on March 7, 2014 by john in Health care

In recent years the World Health Organization has identified health as more than the absence of disease, as a ” state of complete physical, mental and social well-being ” (WHO 1947), the welfare state is achieved largely by performing positive behaviors that favor the maintenance of that state, rather than the liability or medical attention. This change has been given, because the causes of illness and death in recent years mostly due to lifestyle and unhealthy behaviors ; Hence, heart disease, suicide, among others caused by poor eating habits, exercise, etc.. They are the leading causes of death today.

According to the above, the importance of developing healthy behaviors and habits to maintain our health is recognized. For healthy behaviors means ” those actions by an individual which influence the likelihood of physical consequences, affecting the physical, psychological or social well-being ” ( McAlister 1981). Conduct health behaviors implies therefore develop a healthy lifestyle that will lead to our being.

Moreover lifestyles depend in part on various not only personal, but also social factors, aspects such as the social environment (housing, food, clothing ), groups of primary and secondary support ( family support systems )., personal beliefs, values, among others, will determine the course and development of habits or ” lifestyles “.

Given the above account, you can define a healthy lifestyle as ” the set of social processes, habits, conduct and behavior in the individual or population that may lead to the satisfaction of human needs to hit the biopsychosocial welfare it takes to generate quality of life and personal development “(” the healthy lifestyles : component for quality of life, ” Maya Luz Helena, 1997). These lifestyles include:

· Exercising
· Adequate supply
· Safe behavior and accident prevention
· Proper sleep patterns
· No substance abuse such as alcohol, illegal drugs, snuff.
· Adherence to medical treatments.
· Proper handling of emotions and stress.

BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A healthy lifestyle creates a direct and positive impact on health physically and psychologically, in general the most important effects are evident in : good health, increased energy and stamina, improved mood, reduced levels stress and relaxation. Through various research has identified that develop healthy lifestyles ( maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating a proper diet) reduced by 80 % the onset of chronic diseases.

Among the benefits found in several areas :

A) Physical Health : Reduce the risk of coronary or cardiovascular disease, reduces the risk of diabetes and obesity, reduces the occurrence of chronic diseases (cancer, AIDS, etc.).

B ) Physical : Improve the physical capabilities as flexibility, strength, endurance, lung capacity, controls weight and improves body image, tones muscles and increases muscle mass reducing fat.

C ) Mental : Reduce levels of stress, depression and anxiety, promotes a feeling of well being, significantly improves self-esteem.

D ) Social : Promotes social integration, participation, organization des generates social psychological distraction and relaxation spaces creating support groups.

CONSEQUENCES OF AN UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE

The low physical activity or inactivity, poor nutrition characterized by excessive food intake as fats and sugars, altered patterns of dreams, abuse of alcohol, illegal drugs and snuff generate a greater chance of developing various degenerative diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, elevated blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, overweight, joint and muscle intent.

Psychologically generates low self-esteem, difficulties coping with stressful situations and more likely to have a disorder of mood.

healthy lifestyle

Posted on March 7, 2014 by john in Health care

Lifestyle, lifestyle habit or way of life refers to a set of behaviors or attitudes that everyday people make, some of which can be unhealthy.

The lifestyles are determined by social processes, traditions, habits, conduct and behavior of individuals and population groups leading to the satisfaction of human needs to achieve quality of life.

Similarly, the lifestyle is the basis of the quality of life, a concept that the World Health Organization -WHO- defined as ” the perception that an individual has its place in existence, in the context of culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, their concerns. ”

The quality of life is related to the following:

Satisfaction with daily activities.

Meeting needs.

Achieving life goals.

Self-image and attitude towards life.

Participation of personal factors and environmental partner.

Among the lifestyle that affect health and thus the quality of life of individuals, are the following :

Substance abuse : snuff, alcohol and other drugs.

Sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise.

Insomnia.

Stress.

Unbalanced diet.

Lack of personal hygiene.

Food handling erroneous.

No leisure activities or hobbies.

Lack of interpersonal relationships.

Environmental pollution.

Some healthy lifestyles that we must consider to achieve the quality of life we ​​want are:

Making sense of life, life goals and plan of action.

Maintain self-esteem, sense of belonging and identity.

Keep autodecisión, self and desire to learn.

Provide affection and maintain social and family integration.

Promoting coexistence, solidarity, tolerance and negotiation.

The self.

Access to social security health.

Controlling risk factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcoholism, drug abuse, stress and certain diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

Activities in leisure time and enjoy leisure.

The strategy to develop healthy lifestyles lies essentially according Bassetto (2008 ), in individual and social commitment you have, and only basic needs are met, quality of life and human development improvement is achieved in terms of dignity.

Benefits papaya leaves health

Posted on March 5, 2014 by john in Health care, Health Food

The papaya is a very nutritious fruit all know. Also has several medicinal properties. However, many are unaware that their leaves are also very useful. Today i want to know the benefits of papaya leaves to health.

Healing properties of papaya leaves

Acne
papaya leaves can be reduced to a paste that works as a facial mask for acne and pimples. Just take 2 or 4 leaves and put to dry in the sun. Then macerated and added 1 teaspoon of water to make a cream smeared on his face and affected areas.

Digestion
believe it or not , papaya leaves contain a substance that can kill microorganisms that affect digestion.

Appetizer
you can use these pages to increase appetite in children. Take a few fresh leaves to fit in the palm of your hand. Agrégale salt and a cup of warm water. Mix well and then strain the water, which should be drunk as an aperitif.

Dengue
who knew that papaya leaves would cure dengue fever ? Collect 5 sheets and put them to boil in 1 liter of water . The feverish person should drink this liquid as an emergency measure , before going to the doctor.

Anticancer properties
some studies have shown that papaya leaves and the stem , have anticancer properties.

Menstrual pain
the women of the island of java used papaya leaves much to combat menstrual cramps. 1 sheet is taken and combined with tamarind and salt. Then everything is boiled in a glass of water . It gets in the fridge and cold drinks the potion .

Now you know that papaya leaves also reported various health benefits . Thanks to nature as useful plant !

Top 10 ingredients for smoothies

Posted on March 4, 2014 by john in Health care

Three different smoothies
Here is a ranking of foods star at the time of preparing , choose your favorite , and get to try different combinations!

A homemade smoothie can be a great healthy or good afternoon snack breakfast .
yogurt

A Taste of calcium and probiotics. Probiotics provide the body live microorganisms which positively influence health , especially by improving intestinal flora.

Its antibacterial properties stimulate evacuation of stomach contents , allowing removal by natural routes of undesirable microorganisms that stay in the stomach. It is also beneficial to the urogenital microflora.

Other benefits are that the absorption of nutrients from food is enhanced, increasing the resistance against pathogenic organisms to boost the immune system and makes us more resistant to all kinds of infections .
blueberries

Huge amounts of antioxidants such as anthocyanins , in blueberries have been shown to slow brain deterioration and reverse memory loss .
Orange juice

Orange provides vitamin C , but also preventing us juice benefits the formation of kidney stones due to its content of citrates. Flavonoids also possess elements precisely hesperidin , which reduce the risk of stroke by up to 19% . These substances also help decrease blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular problems .
Banana - Banana

One of the best natural sources of potassium, which helps significantly reduce the risk of high blood pressure, and cardiac system related diseases. They also contain electrolytes, which are essential to maintain a good level of body fluids and prevent dehydration.

One banana provides 30% of the daily requirement of vitamin B6 , helping to enhance the immune system.
Flaxseeds

Flax seed is composed of oil ( up to 75% of the polyunsaturated fatty acids - Omega 3) , protein, fiber , carbohydrates and mucilage . It also has Vitamin E, iodine and some useful enzymes that help digestion of other foods.
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It has minerals like magnesium , phosphorus, calcium and potassium. In addition to vitamins E, C and provitamin A. Thanks to its fiber content , is able to prevent or relieve constipation , lower cholesterol , regulate blood sugar. It is a satisfying fruit.
alga Spirulina

Food high in nutrients and plant proteins. See more of their properties here .
Pineapple - Pineapple

The pineapple has many nutritional properties , among which its laxative , diuretic and disinfectant capacity. Its important medicinal use because it has many healing properties, contains three important enzymes ( bromeliad extranasa and ananasa ) which, combined , act really positive way in the body.
Unsweetened cocoa

The nourishing and revitalizing properties of chocolate have been known for millennia. It has great natural antioxidant properties that help us to protect our cells and prevent aging. In addition , cocoa improves blood pressure and helps to improve the levels of blood sugar .

ginger

Helps digestion , blood circulation, antiviral , anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

Its stem helps promote better digestion, that promotes the secretion of gastric juices, improves symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux and eliminates heaviness after a heavy meal.