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The first cases of food allergy have been reported in Europe in the early twentieth century and 40 years was recognized by doctors worldwide. Food allergies are more common in childhood, during the first year of life when the child is first confronted with potentially allergenic foods and then begins to create the mechanisms of immune tolerance.Milk and eggs, along with fish are the major food allergens during childhood. This statement is made by...
Monday, September 26, 2011
Fainting Care
Although frightening, and perhaps a little embarrassing, fainting (loss of consciousness) is generally not a reason to panic. One in three people fainted at least once in life, often before age 35 or after age 65.Fainting is caused by the abrupt reduction of cerebral irrigation. The following are some tips for first aid care in case of fainting.1. Place the victim in a cool place with adequate ventilation.2. It is necessary to circulate the blood...
Care in case of Seizure
The seizure is usually very stressful, the main tip is to stay calm so you can effectively help. It is important to know that most seizures last less than 5 minutes and that mortality is low during the crisis.If the seizure is caused by an accident or a hit, do not remove the victim's location, meet it and wait for the arrival of medical help. Depending on the severity, if the victim is transported improperly it can even die.The following are some...
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus, commonly known simply as diabetes is a deficiency in the normal metabolism of sugar, resulting from insufficient production of insulin. If untreated, the disease can have serious and even fatal complications such as blindness, stroke, impotence and kidney problems.Some factors predisposing to diabetes are family history of the disease, physical inactivity and overweight (obesity). The most common symptoms are fatigue, thirst, excessive...
Migraine Headaches in Children & Adolescents
Most common cause of headaches in children are viral infections such as colds or flu. Children and adolescents may also suffer headaches and tension-type headaches. Brain tumors can cause headaches, but these tumors are rare.Besides a headache, brain tumors almost always cause problems with coordination, balance, speech, vision and gait.A migraine is usually a headache, throbbing, with nausea. Pounding or pulsing pain usually begins in the forehead,...
Acute Leukemia: Diagnosis
Acute leukemia is the uncontrolled growth of cells or hematopoietic stem cells (blood forming), unable to mature properly, coming to invade the majority or all of the bone marrow, after which reach the peripheral blood.It would be like if the light does not reach the traffic lights to differentiate into three colors, and emit white light. This would cause many problems, congestion, crashes, violations, etc.. When a leukemia stem cells (white light)...
Gynecological Tumors: Treatment
The ovaries are two and are in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. They have the shape and size of an almond, and produce both eggs and female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) that are responsible for shaping and feminine traits to the body and regulate menstruation and pregnancy among other things. Ovarian cancer accounts for 4% of tumors that affect women.The most common metastatic ovarian cancer occur in the peritoneum, which is the...
Friday, September 9, 2011
Living a Balanced
Having a balanced life care involves many aspects of the same: eating a healthy diet, exercise regularly and live without stress. Of course, having a job that is to our liking and that meets our needs is also essential.To feel complete, it is important to look after the area both physical and mental and spiritual. If you do not have a job to make us feel full, our mood deteriorates, and sometimes even our health. We woke up not wanting to work, unmotivated...
Berries for Health Care
A blackberry juice sweetened with honey is not only delicious, it is also highly nutritious. In general, all berries (blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, cherries, raspberries and strawberries) provide important nutrients to the body and keep it in good shape.Its distinctive flavor both sweet and acid make these small wild fruits the perfect choice to take on fresh juices and hydrate the body. Moreover, these fruits contain large doses of vitamins...
Straight Hair
Who does not have the wires usually resorts to plain natural chemicals to straighten the wires. More than a trend, straight hair turned lifestyle.The market is full of innovations to make straight hair. Among them: brush progressive, permanent straightening, brush and Moroccan chap. Permanent or temporary, the brushes make the head of women of various ages and social classes.The straight hair seem easy to care for because they are always Pentecostalism....
Prepare for the coming Winter!
With the arrival of the coldest season of the year, it's time to step up care to maintain our beauty and our health. With falling temperatures and dry weather, also arrive coughing, sneezing, dry skin, hair damage, respiratory allergies, infections, colds, atopic dermatitis and even wrinkles.For these evils do not install, or worse, does not develop, bet on prevention. Check out some basic care for this season:Hair: Excess oil in the regions of the...
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuberculosis Information
Contrary to what many think, this disease is quite common in our country and killing thousands of people every year. She does not choose age, sex or race.Although it is contagious, as we shall see, this evil can be cured. The person must have patience and willpower, because the treatment lasts at least six months.Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that can affect the lungs or other parts of the body, with serious consequences. The disease is spread...
Dengue: Symptoms & Treatment
Much has been heard about the dengue epidemic that has reached the Southeast in recent months. Newspapers and magazines constantly announce new cases and deaths from disease.Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of the mosquito Aedes aegypti, after having bitten an infected person sick. There are basically two types of dengue: the classic and hemorrhagic. Generally, when first infected, the individual contracts the dengue fever. In a...
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Chitosan: Information
Chitosan is a biopolymer fiber marine origin, mainly found in the exoskeleton of crustaceans, it has to be produced through the deacetylation of chitin at elevated temperatures. Chitosan has numerous uses biotechnological component used as drug carriers for controlled-release technology.This soluble fiber, with a positive charge, has been widely used by industry for several purposes, including the absorption of fats and oils of plants in water treatment,...
The Benefits of Green Tea
Currently, about 3,000 products carry the name of tea, but in fact may even be considered teas, only those who have in their composition the plant Camellia Sinensis.Legend has it that in the Chinese year 2737 BC, Emperor Shen Nung was resting under a tree when some leaves fell into a bowl of water that his servants were boiling to drink. Attracted by the aroma, Shen Nung tasted the liquid and loved it. Was born there, the tea. It is likely that this...
How to Reduce Dandruff
Learn how to cut to the root and how to prevent its appearance, called by doctors of seborrheic dermatitis is a disease that develops only in genetically predisposed individuals.What are the causes? The glands produce much sebum, causing flaky these, where there are small white shells, which are fragments of dead cells.What are aggravating the disease? The emotional instability, depression or anxiety did much to increase dandruff. The unbalanced...
Benefits of Bodybuilding
The practitioner may have fitness goals like increased strength and muscle mass, decreased weight and body fat percentage, improved fitness and sports performance, increased endurance. However, the results depend on the frequency and degree of involvement in training, nutrition, and even supplementation.A benefit from the use of weights is exercise for postural correction. With the identification of the problem of postural deviation by a healthcare...
Saturday, September 3, 2011
How to Eat Healthy Start ?
Allergies, fatigue, high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, migraine, joint pain and infertility etc. these diseases are collectively called an apt term: civilization. Health problems related to the hectic times in which it is difficult to resist stress and hurry, to bring surgeries and pharmacies are still more people. In doing so, often enough in time to stop and think about their own way of life, about what, how and when to eat. Lifestyle...
Friday, September 2, 2011
Choosing a Family Doctor
A family doctor is a doctor who cares for his family unit. Family physicians put up relationships with patients and families. They actually get know their patients. They listen and help them make good decisions about health.
Family doctors are anxious with the physical, mental and arousing both their patients and their families. They be acquainted with their family history and recognize how it can affect you. They are skilled to take care of you...
Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children
Vomiting (throwing up) and diarrhea (frequent bowel movements and semi-liquid) can be caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites. Foods that are difficult to digest, such as eating too many sweets, and meat or fish that are not well cooked (they are partially raw) can also cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Vomiting and diarrhea can be harmful because they can cause dehydration. Dehydration occurs when you lose too much fluid. Young children can dehydrate...
What Causes Depression?
Your body contains chemicals that help to control his temper. When you do not have enough of these chemicals or when your brain does not respond to them properly, you may become depressed. Depression can be genetic, meaning it can run in families. The abuse of drugs or alcohol can also lead to depression. Some medical problems and medications can lead to depression.
Depression is not a normal part of aging, but is common among adults 65 years or...
What if I do not Feel like Eating?
You may not feel well enough to eat while being treated for cancer. But it is important to eat as much as possible. Food helps your body build new healthy cells and also helps increase your energy level.
May help to eat several small meals a day instead of three large meals. Try eating bland foods like crackers, toast and broth. Sip water, juices and soft drinks. Ask your doctor whether you should take a nutritional supplement such as Ensure. Avoid...
Thursday, September 1, 2011
How to Prevent Oily Skin - Beauty
Daily care soften skin oils and leaves as dry and dull. There's no point washing your face at all times, the secret is to take the correct care and keep the skin hydrated and protected.
Ideally, wash your face in the morning and before bed with soap, preferably indicated by a dermatologist. Then you should apply a tonic for removing waste pollution, makeup and own bath.
Time to moisturize and apply sunscreen, choose products 'oil free', free of...
Stomach Reduction Surgery - Gastric Bypass
A gastric bypass is a surgery to lose weight by reducing the stomach. The ultimate goal of gastric bypass surgery is that patients recover their normal weight and not regain the lost pounds over time.
Gastric Bypass: The procedure
The surgical procedure consists of a gastric restriction that allows the patient you stay satisfied with a smaller amount of food. Thus, bypass surgery makes the patient does not feel hungry and is satisfied with less...
Autism Information
Autism is a disorder that causes changes in the behavior of children, especially when related to the environment around them. It is part of a group of disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ADS in English).
Autism is the third largest developmental disorder. The number of children and adults with the disease have continued to grow throughout the world, regardless of racial, ethnic and social.
Autism affects children from birth, affecting...
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Skin Cancer Diagnosis
The ultra-violet radiation (UVR), produced by sunlight, is essential for the preservation of warmth and life. However, due to the holes in the ozone layer, exposure to the sun can cause severe damage to the skin, including skin cancer.
This radiation is classified as a complete carcinogen (an agent that promotes and develops tumors). It is subdivided into UVA, UVB and UVC, and the first two wave spectra are causing tumors, sunburn and skin aging....
Flu Attack
Warning against flu for us in recent days attacked from all media. Influenza is a bogeyman for centuries, it seems that there is no escape from it. Do not be wrong but - the flu have many effective preventive measures. The flu can get vaccinated, even if protection is not due to virus mutation completely reliable. Even those of you who missed the vaccination (vaccinated before the onset of flu season), but can do something to prevent
Ideal conditions...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Varicose Veins Information
More than a problem of health, varicose veins cause an unsightly appearance. There are varying degrees of varicose veins: very small and easy to deal with the major strands that protrude from the skin without mercy. Usually affects women: one in ten women suffers.
It is the name given to the appearance of dilated veins in the lower limbs (legs). Medicine uses a broader term: venous insufficiency of the lower limbs. Venous insufficiency, such as...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
After the appearance of oral contraceptives and the release of the customs, there was an alarming increase in the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases. This increase was mainly between the 50 and 70 and thereafter stabilized. In 80 years AIDS has emerged, closely linked to the use of injected illicit drugs and sexual promiscuity. Thus, it is very important to know and avoid diseases that can be transmitted by sexual intercourse.
Gonorrhea:...
Monday, August 29, 2011
Infertility Problems
There are a number of reasons that couples have infertility problems and they can by the man, woman, or even both equally caused. The key is that most of these problems can be fixed and an often adopted. For some, infertility caused by more complex or serious problems, but many couples with infertility stress must first be familiar with some of the little problems that they may be pregnant again. Then decide the best way they should go abut the importance...
Bladder Cancer - Treatment, Symptoms & Causes
Bladder cancer occurs when malignant cells develop in the lining of this organ. The urine passes from the kidneys to the bladder through the ureters with a tube.
The bladder is a muscular ring structure is opened to make way for the urine. Adapts its size as it increases the volume of urine and when full, it sends nerve signals to the brain that transmits the need to urinate. Bladder cancer is more common in men than in women, as three more times....
Friday, August 26, 2011
Types of Yogasana - Yoga
The goal of this art, a philosophy of life, is to unite body, mind and spirit with each other and the universe. In its early days, yoga was created as a conduit for personal growth and spiritual practitioners. The series of body positions held by students - called asanas - would aim to strengthen the body and health, making a person live longer and, consequently, have more time to promote your own spiritual growth.
However, nothing prevents a person...
How to Gain Muscle Mass
The increased muscle mass improves athletic performance, increases protection of bones and joints, improves the aesthetics and modeling of the body and improved fitness.
Sport and physical activity work together to gain muscle mass, but resistance training (weight training in which there is a resistance), as the weight is the most efficient way to increase the volume of muscle.
There is a defined percentage to decrease body fat and increase muscle...
Fracture First Aid
The fracture is the partial or total breakdown of bone caused by a strong blow, a fall or crushing. The fracture is considered closed when there is disruption of the skin, or open (compound fracture) occurs when breaking the skin. This type of fracture can cause external bleeding, imminent risk of causing infection.
The following are some tips for first aid care in case of fracture. It is important to remember that this service should be used for...
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Headache or Migraine?
Headache is a symptom that can come from multiple causes. Any of the structures of the head can suffer painful processes, including muscle, blood vessels, nerves, bones, teeth, eyes and sinuses. Among these components, the most commonly committed by processes called painful headaches are the muscles and vessels. Migraine is a type of headache caused by blood vessel changes.
In the beginning there is a vasoconstriction, ie, the vessel diameter decreases,...
Anorexia Tips
The perfect body and overweight become an obsession for many people. Thus cases of anorexia among adults aged 40 to 50 years are growing. Although the disease usually begins in adolescence, the growing number of adults with this disease is a reality.
The search of the perfect body acceptance and eternal youth of anorexia leads to disease that is growing at an alarming rate, in girls under 12 and adults 40 to 50 years.
The current ideal of beauty,...
Intelligent Nutrition: Food
Tryptophan and carbohydrates humorous: Of the various neurotransmitters, serotonin exerts great influence on mood. She is also the substance known as "magic" and "sedative" that improves mood in general, especially in people with depression.
The brain levels of serotonin are dependent on the intake of dietary sources of tryptophan (an amino acid precursor of serotonin) and carbohydrates.
Tryptophan sources: lean meats, fish, milk and nonfat yogurt,...
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Childhood Cancer
Childhood cancer refers to all types of cancer suffered by children up to age 14.
It is estimated that over 160,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer every year and this figure could be considerably higher. Data on the incidence of childhood cancer in developed countries are mostly inaccurate. We need more population-based cancer registries to determine the actual number of children with cancer.
80% of child cancer patients live in developing...
Colon (Colorectal) Cancer: Treatment
Colorectal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in that part of the intestine. These cells can invade and destroy tissue that is around. If you enter the bloodstream or lymphatic can range anywhere in the body and cause damage to other organs. In this expansion process is called metastasis.
The colon is divided into four segments: ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid. The rectum joins the sigmoid colon.
According to the...
Chemotherapy Treatment
The duration of chemotherapy depends on a number of factors. These factors include the type of cancer, the extent of the cancer, the type of drugs administered, and the anticipated toxicities of the drugs and the time needed to recover from these toxicities. Many programs of chemotherapy (including the type and duration of chemotherapy) have been determined through clinical trials in which comparisons were made and established what was most beneficial...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Dandruff Tips - Causes & Treatment
Dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) is a chronic inflammation that usually manifests in body parts where there is increased production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. When this condition is established in the scalp, we call dandruff.
Another possible manifestation of dandruff is via a naturally occurring fungus called Malassezia, found on the scalp of virtually all people. This fungus feeds on the natural oiliness of the scalp and produces byproducts...
Cellulite Causes and Treatment
The causes of cellulite are numerous, can not be blamed for it as a single factor. For this reason, medical science could not give a definitive answer to this condition, the best thing you can do so far is to reduce or control through medical treatments.
The main causes of cellulite presents basic factors (structural and hereditary) and secondary (estrogen, excess movement, breath, constipation, liver, digestive tract), as established by Pablo Palomo...
Tip About Types of Allergies
Allergy can be defined as a hypersensitivity immune response to some people who have contact with certain substances called "allergens." That is, when inhaled, ingested or touched. The genetic and environmental factors are an important factor for the development of allergies. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to the problems that threaten their lives. There are different types of allergies, the most common are food allergies, pollen, dust mites,...
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tips of Facial Care
The face is the first part of the body noticed that when we meet someone, it is our calling card. Therefore, to be always young and beautiful, the secret key is to take care of the face. Acquiring this habit early is essential to prevent accelerated aging.
Stress, poor diet, excessive sun, smoking, hormonal changes and pollution are all factors that interfere negatively in the process of cell renewal. They generate free radical production and compromises...
Alternative Exercises to Relax your Body
You look in the mirror, you know you need to do a gym but is terrified of going to the gym. Many people become discouraged at the thought of exercise, many of them complete. Then, try some alternative techniques that contribute to the well-being and body wraps, help maintain the shape.
To maintain a healthy body and mind you must learn to defend themselves from stress. And in this case, the only weapon is to relax. But you need to know what makes...
Friday, August 12, 2011
Take Care of Your Beauty while you Sleep
Having beauty care is essential to keep skin young and beautiful. Overnight is even better: in addition to providing well-being, it is time that our skin is more prepared to receive the products. At night, the metabolism of skin cells increases and, therefore, it absorbs the nutrients better than at any time of day.
So if you do not have the habit of doing a beauty ritual before bedtime, here are some tips to improve your well-being and beauty.
Face:...
Keep an eye on your Child's Diet
Foods fortified with vitamins and minerals are used to complement children's diets.
The milk drinks, chocolate, biscuits and enriched so many other delicacies are not condemned by experts, but should never replace meals.
Even against their will, parents in a children's menu should include foods rich in iron, found in meat, offal and dark vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage. If these leaves are beaten in a citrus fruit juice, even better. Citrus...
Treatment for Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are bumps that occur on the skin for several reasons, among which we mention the weight gain and constant loss. To learn how to remove these risks and try to eliminate them quickly, you can opt for a new treatment, called the bark color.
Stretch marks are skin lesions whose depth is variable. There are two types of stretch marks: red (streaks emerging) and white (senior injury). Although there are different causes, you also have several...
Truths and Lies About Wine: Food
Lies: Wine, the older the better Not all wines benefit from aging. Aging provides the evolution of the components of wine, but you need structure of tannin and other components so that time is beneficial and not all wines have this requirement. During aging some characteristics of a young wine smells like fresh fruit aromas are replaced by more advanced such as canned fruit and dried fruit. Generally white wines and sparkling wines should not be...
Slimming - Lose Weight Tips
There are no magic formulas for the weight loss process, this phase should be light, enjoyable and revealing. The first step to take is to develop the will and, for this want to be full commitment to the cause, to health, we must get rid of all that bother us, the domestic waste have accumulated and we do get "heavy ". "Swallowing toad" is highly caloric.
The second step is to recover the pleasures of life, understanding that food is not and need...
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