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The area of Environment of the Healthy Department and Experimentation Station Mayora Carob, have signed an agreement to boost agricultural production research Malaga in the context of sustainability and the environment.

The agreement, in which the County Council participates with 25,000 euros, will aim to develop three research areas this year: the study of the origin and control of mango malformation, the recovery of the traditional variety of tomato and Malaga melon, and sustainable production of avocados, through utilization of organic waste to produce compost.

The malformation of mango crop that has a large presence in the region of Axarquia, along with avocado and cherimoya is a new disease that has spread wherever there is this culture, besides being an extremely serious problem that is causing economic losses, as it can affect both floral barren as the vegetative. Read the rest of this entry »

State Health Department confirmed that the graduate student employee from the TSU and the Secretary of Education of Tamaulipas (SET), Juan, died of influenza virus A (H1N1).

The epidemiologist of the Health Ministry, Alfredo Rodríguez Trujillo, said that Hernandez Aguilar, 39 years old, died yesterday at the General Hospital of Ciudad Victoria and shared their activities in the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas (UAT) and the SET.

“The patient was admitted to hospital six days ago with pneumonia complicated problem, and studies of the state laboratory confirmed she died of influenza A (H1N1), referred Rodriguez Trujillo.

The official admitted that the case of university teachers is a case in point, since arriving as patient did not have another condition, which means that this would be the first human death from influenza) of 2010 in Tamaulipas. Read the rest of this entry »

diabetes during pregnancy, diabetes nutrition, overweight, overweight children, poor nutrition during pregnancy and fetal programming for Diabetes

Studies have shown that during pregnancy the fetus may acquire certain patterns of behavior related to eating.
This is why it is essential during pregnancy to keep a healthy lifestyle so that the child may grow well. Scientists talk of fetal programming or prenatal imprinting.

During pregnancy the fetus is attached to the body of the mother through the umbilical cord and placenta, through this reach the fetus not only nutrients and supplements needed for growth of the fetus, also came to the hormones, waste products of metabolism.

Many women suffer during pregnancy gestational diabetes diagnosed. Due to hormonal changes in pregnancy the action of insulin is restricted, the blood sugar rises. Read the rest of this entry »

Throughout this week come to Haiti a naval convoy of six vessels chartered from Mexico by the Caritas network to the island to transport 15,000 tons of humanitarian aid, mainly food, water and medical supplies. The “Papanlapou” first of the ships has arrived in Port au Prince, carried in their holds 2,000 tons of rice, beans, lots of pasteurized milk and medical devices.

All this aid will be distributed immediately among the victims being served by the Caritas network in the plan of emergency response worth 31 million euros at the point by Caritas Haiti to assist 200,000 people for two months.

The assistance provided to victims by Caritas also includes materials for shelter and tents, as well as psychosocial support and emergency surgical care. This week will be deployed in Haiti, through Caritas American, a team from the University of Maryland specializes in medical treatment to victims of disasters and whose members shall be renewed every week under a program for action in the field of six months duration. The top priority of this team will be undertake in the coming days, the 16 cases surgical intervention particularly sensitive.

It is almost a month since Haiti trembled for the first time since that fateful Tuesday, there have been many moments of panic revived by the population that has managed to survive each of the aftershocks that have followed. The horror begins Haiti is living unless notice has become entrenched in our media giving this situation normal character. But nothing is normal in Haiti, although it everyday, even before the earthquake, and Cooperative Assembly for Peace (ACPP) has always been aware of it. Since 1995 ACPP began work in Haiti, his strategy has always been the same: To work for the country to have a strong and democratic society where people’s social rights are respected and upheld at all costs and in which basic needs are covered universally. This has never been easier and much less in Haiti, a country plagued by misfortune, with high rates of indebtedness, corruption and a serious environmental problem, which has become the poorest country of America and one of the world’s most vulnerable. Read the rest of this entry »

I am pleased to transmit and share some interesting tips nutritionists, to stay always health , have fun and enjoy long life of wellness.

1) Take a glass of orange juice daily, at least, to double or more iron in the body. The orange, reduces the risk of lung cancer. Those who eat them usually have 30% less chance of getting the disease.

2) The bread is almost four times more fiber, three times more zinc and iron nearly twice that of white bread.

3) Chew plants longer, this increases the amount of anti-cancer chemicals released into the body, according to the Institute of Food Research. And the less cooked, have better preventive effect.

4) Eat vegetables and fruits of the most varied colors (red, orange, yellow, green, purple and white), and have the best mix of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that exist. Where possible, they should just cut and peeled before eating. The tomato is important for its content of lycopene that inhibits tumor growth and its antioxidant properties. Read the rest of this entry »

Here in this post some tips for preventing the “diabetic foot” and its consequences:

* It is recommended every night to take a foot bath with warm water, not too hot or cold. Then, dry it gently with a soft, absorbent towel, being careful not to be moisture between the toes.

* After bathing, apply one to three times a week a lanolin based cream to keep skin soft and hydrated.

* Always  cut your nail with a sharp tip while irregular, and never shorter than the tip of your finger. Be particularly careful not to hurt. Do not cut cuticles.

If the patient has or has trouble shaking hands reach your fingers, you better ask a trusted third party to cut the nails carefully. But also may turn to a podiatrist. Read the rest of this entry »

A healthy diet is not only critical to proper diabetes management, but also helps maintain desirable weight, controlling normal levels of blood sugar and prevent heart disease.

Always consult your physician, a registered dietitian (English initials are RD), or a nutritionist to help you plan and prepare healthy meals.

Some healthy cooking tips include:

* Use vegetable oil spray instead of oil, butter, or butter.

* Steaming your vegetables using a low-fat broth or water. Read the rest of this entry »

A team of medical and epidemic prevention in China consists of 40 people left this afternoon en route to Haiti aboard a chartered flight, which also carries 20 tons of medical supplies, said Chinese Commerce Ministry.

The Ministry of Commerce of China announced today that the country will offer medical supplies worth 18 million yuan (2.64 billion dollars) in additional assistance to Haiti, which was severely affected by an earthquake on 12 January.

Among the 20 tons of medical supplies include medicine, medical equipment, medical devices and equipment for camping, the ministry said in a statement.

Aboard the plane was also carrying four police officers for peacekeeping Chinese, which will replace the four who died in the earthquake. China has deployed a force of peacekeepers from 125 members in the Caribbean country. Read the rest of this entry »

Cancer diagnosed each year 12 million people and 7.6 million (63%) die from this disease. Fortunately 40% of cancers can be prevented with changes in lifestyle. So this year, the slogan of World Cancer Day is “The cancer can also be prevented.

According to the International Union Against Cancer, some measures to substantially reduce the risk of developing this disease:

- Quit smoking and avoid passive exposure to smoke snuff.
- Reduce alcohol consumption.

Alcohol consumption increases the risk of mouth cancer, throat and larynx, breast, bowel and liver. The risk of cancer of the upper digestive tract is greater with increasing the amount of alcohol consumed over 250 ml of wine or 500 ml of beer. Consume about 1 liter of wine or 2 liters of beer daily is a risk between 4 and 6 times higher of developing these cancers compared with those who consume it in moderation or not drink alcoholic beverages.
In conclusion: reduce consumption of alcohol is an effective measure to prevent cancer. Read the rest of this entry »