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Health Tips

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Below are a number of tips of all sorts, where you can read about how to cope with various conditions and situations, from going to travel when pregnant how to apply ointment on the eyes.

Likewise, in each of the areas of health, in the left menu, you’ll find plenty of tips on each topic.

You can also consult our diseases and disorders, where you’ll find extensive information on the most prevalent.

Ask the doctor
If you can not find the information you need, see the file in question and answer section Ask the doctor. This file is updated and growing steadily and could find a similar question with the answer provided by our medical team.

Finally, remember that if symptoms persist or if your concern is not falling, your doctor or pharmacist will be able to provide appropriate advice.

Nutrition: Tips for improving your health

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Good nutrition is key to good health. This means making sure you regularly eat foods that contain lots of vitamins and minerals, as well as foods that do not have a high fat content. You should drink milk every day to give your bones the calcium that strengthens. For most people, foods high in fiber are a good option and almost everyone should eat more fruits and vegetables every day.

Do I need to change what I eat?
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may need to talk about nutrition with your doctor.

* Your doctor has spoken to you about any medical problems or risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol?
* Your doctor told her that this condition could be improved by better nutrition?
* Are there family members who have cancer, heart disease or osteoporosis?
* Are you overweight or weight has increased over the years?
* Do you have questions about what kind of foods you should eat or whether you should take vitamins?
* Do you think you would benefit from consultation with a nutritionist? A nutritionist is a registered dietitian who specializes in advising on nutrition.

And it will not be difficult to change my eating habits?
Probably, but even small changes can improve your health considerably. The key is to continue to eat meals for you and keep in touch with your doctor and dietitian to let them know how you’re doing to you. Here are a few suggestions to help you improve your eating habits: (more…)

Fever

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

You should know that fever is a body’s response against a wide variety of situations. The vast majority of these infections are in children, where the rise of temperature appears to play a defensive role. Therefore, fever is in itself a danger?, Should be treated at all costs?, Should their presence in the hearts? In the following step by step to answer these questions, but soon begin at the beginning. (more…)

Tanorexia addiction to tanning

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

The tanorexia is an addiction to tanning always consistent in wanting a skin color which is brown.
The problem appears when the tanorexia even after receiving a good color, is still obsessed with putting brown never be consistent with the skin tone obtained.

It is customary these days to find people who are bronzed all year round. Some of these people spend time and money in meetings of UVA to not lose the color brown in winter and in summer spend many hours in the sun.

The tanorexia often affects women between 25 and 35 years who are not aware of the serious problems that can lead this obsession, such as skin cancer.

Specialists recommend sunbathing at times conservative, in the hours allowed and always using a sunscreen suitable for your skin type.

Pamper yourself from the 40

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Pamper yourself from the 40 is needed to maintain weight and care for heart health by preventing cardiovascular disease.

Since forty is really important to exercise, walking or biking on a regular basis helps build muscle tissue, but is also beneficial for maintaining good cardiovascular health and burning calories.

Since the 40 is going to lose muscle mass so the calorie needs are reduced as well. It’s normal to gain weight more easily, particularly among women and part of the waist. The main reason is that the metabolism will slow down with what to eat less and do more physical activity.

To fight the fat, there are some foods that can help include:

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Nuts, eating nuts about ten days to help you lose weight.
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Salmon, after forty is very important to intake of vitamin D and calcium that fish provide.
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Perform a diet rich in fiber.
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It is very important to take daily calcium (cheese, milk, yogurt). Calcium should be consumed only, ie, coffee without milk, cheese without bread.