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Bronchial Asthma Disease II

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Bronchial Asthma DiseaseSymptoms of the disease:
• severe cough accompanied by whistles, because the access of air to the lungs is reduced, there is increased production of mucus and thus contraction of the airways.
• Tightness in the chest.
• Difficulty breathing and speaking.
• Sweating when efforts are made to breathe, sise has a coughing fit.

Diagnosis of Illness:
• The doctor takes into account symptoms, perform a medical history, physical examination the patient practice and makes some laboratory tests may include chest radiograph, blood tests and lung function.
• It is also conducting a study to measure the air that you breathe in and out, with the help of a device called a spirometer, which records changes in breathing and can help the doctor determine whether a patient has asthma.
• The sensitization tests are useful to identify which patients are allergic, which consist in drawing a “map” of substances that are most likely to generate an asthma attack. (more…)

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Bronchial Asthma Disease I

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Bronchial Asthma DiseaseBronchial asthma is a chronic disease that clogs the respiratory tract because it causes inflammation of the tubes that carry air the lungs as a result of excessive sensitivity or allergy to irritants, for example, pollen, smoke, dust, certain medications or hair animals.

Symptoms:

Bronchial asthma is manifested by choking, coughing, chest tightness and wheezing. When a person is stable, breathing can be regarded as the air is able to flow freely into the lungs, but if you have a cold, flu or is exposed to the substances mentioned above, the airways become obstructed.

This happens because the walls are inflamed, the muscles contract around them, and it adds high production of mucus, which further narrowed these channels making breathing difficult. Can occur at any age, but hardly before los2 or three years and is not curable, it is only possible to control it.

Causes of Asthma:

• Exaggerated airway sensitivity to certain elements, such as pollen, dust, smoke, animal hair, feathers and certain foods (fish, shellfish, peanuts and eggs) and some medications. Once one of these elements enter into the airway, it attacks the cells lining the inside, which respond by releasing chemicals that cause inflammation and hardening of the muscles. When this happens, it increases the production of mucus that is thick and sticky, and breathing is difficult. (more…)

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Food Healthy Pregnant Women

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Pregnant WomenFor mothers who are pregnant, it is very necessary attention to the food to be consumed each day, choose foods and proper diet during pregnancy is difficult.

It appears due to health concerns of mothers against her fetus. Developing fetus needs the attention of your flowers if you want a strong healthy child and later, therefore you must know the foods consumed during pregnancy healthy.

Here are some foods which you can consumes every day while pregnant, these foods contain calcium, protein, vitamin C, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamin A, folic acid, and iron.

Source of calcium-rich foods

* Low-fat milk (skim milk), low-fat milk has high calcium and does not make you gain weight because of low fat content compared with regular milk. (more…)

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Alzheimer

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

What is Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to perform daily activities.
It is a serious, degenerative disorder, meaning that the brain damage progresses over time and is irreparable. The damage is caused by the gradual loss of cells in the brain.
Subsequent parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. Alzheimer’s disease usually progresses permanently and are common Total disability. It can cause infection or failure of other body systems and also the patient’s death. This usually happens within a period of 15 years.

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What causes Alzheimer’s?

The exact cause of AD is unknown. However, there are some risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s.

What is Alzheimer’s symptoms?
The disease can appear in various forms, and may not be noticeable until the disease has already evolved somewhat.
The following symptoms may make you think in the presence of Alzheimer’s disease:

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Nutritional needs of pregnant women

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Calories. This substance is required for the formation of new cells, drainage of food from the mother’s blood vessels into the fetal blood vessels through the placenta, and the formation of enzymes and hormones that regulate fetal development. These calories are also needed for the body’s own mother to be able to function properly. How much is enough? Generally during the first 6 months of pregnancy there is no need for a significant increase from the conditions at the time the mother was not pregnant. Increased demand of about 200 calories per day is needed during pregnancy between 6-9 months. 200 calories is in daily can be represented with 1 toast cheese sandwiches. Prenatal vitamins and nutrients it contains.

There is lots of protein in meat, cheese, fish, eggs, nuts, and tofu, useful for building new cells the fetus (blood cells, skin, hair, nails, and muscle tissue). Protein for the mother also has the same function as the substance of the builder. Needs during pregnancy are not much different from the time before pregnancy. For general Asia women, aged 19-49 years per day is required as many as 50 Gram protein. More detailed division is by 50 gram protein source is fish, 9 gram protein, 6 Gram animal protein and between 35-40 Gram from vegetable sources / plants. And the best prenatal vitamin is very useful to combine with proteins for the body functions.

There are many types of vitamins needed during pregnancy within a certain amount such as Vitamin A for fetal growth is needed in a particular amount and not excessive because it can be harmful to the health of the fetus. Highly recommended for consuming vitamin A derived from vegetables and fruits like mangoes, tomatoes, carrots and apricots. The sources of vitamin A are still so many mothers and can easily browse; vitamins B1 and B2 and niacin to the body’s metabolic processes; Vitamin B6 and B12 to regulate the use of protein; Vitamin C to help absorption of iron during pregnancy or prevent anemia; Vitamin D in milk and processed products as well as nuts, supporting the formation of bone, teeth, and joints of the fetus and Vitamin E for cell formation of red blood cells and protects fats from damage such as chewable prenatal vitamins.

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Solution support better sleep

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

The chamomile, lemon balm, hops, the flower of the Passion, etc.. are all presented as herbal infusions and having sleep-promoting properties. You will find them often in blends of tea “to find sleep. Be sure to prepare your own herbal teas or infusions for at least 20 minutes to get all benefits as simply soak a bag of chamomile in hot water for 5 minutes (for example) does not remove enough of herbal extract to obtain a advantage to the organism.

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Although their effectiveness has not yet been proven by large studies, many experts do not doubt that drinking herbal teas or infusions may make some people sleep better. Drinking a hot liquid as a tea or infusion (as well as hot milk, see No. 1 above) before going to bed can produce numbness in the generation of body heat.

Note, however, if you drink too much fluid in the moments before the hour of bedtime, you may make round trips to the bathroom at night. A cup of tea or hot tea at bedtime might be worth it … if you have a bladder that can hold (you can not have you awake at night).

There are numerous counter supplements designed to facilitate sleep. According to a 2006 study, more than 500 000 French have tried complementary or alternative therapies such as these, and more than half reported that their insomnia has greatly diminished.

However, no rigorous scientific study has proven that these supplements work better sleep. There are some exceptions however, as the root of valerian root or turnip or the burdock that seem to help improve sleep quality with rare and mild side effects (such as stomach problems). Do not waste your money on any natural supplement for better sleep, do not take the supplements valerian root or burdock (or the beet root) first.

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Green vegetable: The 3 best greens

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

The greens were not always popular. You’ve probably turned your head, pushing away your plate when your parents had a plate of broccoli or romaine lettuce when you were a child. But what you did not know at the time was that green vegetables, especially leafy vegetables like spinach, turnips, etc.. Are incredible sources of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber .

List the 3 best vegetables to eat Priority :

1) ARUGULA
The arugula is a plant with edible leaves of Mediterranean origin. The arugula feels strong and has a peppery taste, is rich in vitamin C (fighting against cancer) and potassium (good for the heart). Use arugula instead of basil to create an arugula pesto flavor.

2) BROCCOLI
The edible green vegetable resembling a tree gets its name from a small town in Italy. Broccoli is a super green vegetable. Not only the broccoli is rich in tens of vitamins (like vitamin A and vitamin C) but it also contains calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, which are all good to combat degenerative diseases and cancer). Read also: Do not consume enough vitamin C is he gaining weight?.

3) BROCCOLI RAPINI
This leafy vegetable is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine with its robust taste and full of flavors. Broccoli rapini is named for its flower (looks like normal broccoli), but is actually closer to the turnip. Read also our Recipes Slimming broccoli salad mimosa.

As cabbage, broccoli raab is also known to fight certain cancers due to its large amounts of phytochemicals (plant chemicals that occur naturally). A portion of 100 grams of broccoli rapini provides more than half of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A and vitamin C, and is an excellent source of folate (which protects malformations during pregnancy and heart disease), fiber and calcium. Read also: Health Foods: 20 Foods for good health.

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Childhood Asthma Is Growing By Over Health And Pollution

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

NAMA GAMBARChildhood asthma has increased in the last ten years between 2 and 3 per cent due to extra hygiene and air pollution, and is now about 10 percent of children and up to 50 percent of children of 3 years experience at least one episode of wheezing, “said Dr. Marcel Ibero, president of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology (SEICAP) on the occasion of the celebration today of the Third National Childhood Asthma Day, organized by SEICAP and the Spanish Society of Pediatric Pulmonology (SENP) in collaboration with MSD. The specialist explained that excessive hygiene can “prevent contact of the newborn and infant with antigens that stimulate the immune system” and the diesel particulate air pollution increases, “the ability to produce allergy allergens circulating in the air “. (more…)

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A New Disease In The Crop Of Mangoes

Friday, February 12th, 2010

medical adviceThe 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. (more…)

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Influenza Virus A (H1N1)

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

medical adviceState 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. (more…)

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