Six "alarm bells" vis-à-vis our cell

There is no doubt that the cell phone is really convenient. It provides a safety net basis, the possibility of instant communication with others - and with the emergency services - if necessary. But it does pose problems of health or safety of being so hyperconnected during such long periods? Rather than falling into the panic of "What if ..." remain connected to the 6 following concerns related to cell phone use and health.

Alarm tone: tumors and cancer

In fact, your cell phone is a phone. This is a radio transceiver that emits radiation at low power. Cell phones are glued against our ears, our cheeks and our neck and expose us very close to a field of radio waves. But to take a radio close to our heads expose us there to enough radiation to cause tumors or cancer?

Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that it is unlikely that exposure to radiation from a cell phone "to induce or promote the development of cancer." WHO will review a significant amount of scientific research on the subject, but the report will not be published until 2010.

It is difficult to measure the impact of exposure to cell phones since it takes some cancers more than 10 years to develop and that the statistics on the use of cell phones that have exploded in recent years. Some recent research, however, managed to identify users over 10 years and have established a possible association with tumors and brain cancers. The heat generated by the cell and the proximity of radio frequencies emitted were suspected as being the origin of tumors of the head and neck, and salivary glands, for example. Despite inconclusive results, many health experts favor the precautionary principle.

Alarm tone: Child Safety

The adage "Prevention is better than cure" is especially true for children who use a cell phone. A child whose brain is still developing, whose tissues are softer and thinner thickness of the skull, may indeed be more exposed to penetrating radiation than an adult. This coupled with the fact that children today tend to use their cell phone over and over again, and getting younger, the health risk, if any, could increase. There is still no conclusive data on the dangers of cell phones and children's health, but many researchers recommend limited use of this device as a precaution.

Alarm tone: impaired driving

It is not surprising that several U.S. states have banned cell phone use while driving: the act of driving by talking to his cell may have consequences as serious as driving while intoxicated. This is true whether it's a cell phone or the method of supposedly safer hands-free. It appears that the lack of attention may be a bigger problem than not having his hands on the wheel. You are caught in a telephone conversation, your attention is divided between listening, formulating your answers, the talking and the road ahead.

Alarm tone: contamination

British researchers have stained the reputation of cell phones in the world when they published the results of their swab tests with the wireless devices. All this accumulated heat from the phone, our skin, our mouths, or from our pockets, briefcases or handbags when we put our cell phones, can create a breeding ground for bacteria that can cause the common cold, an infection staphylococcal or even meningitis. But do not press the panic button! The presence of bacteria does not necessarily lead to infection; just regularly clean the surface of your phone to keep it clean.

Alarm tone: insomnia

There is no doubt that a ring or an unwelcome phone call could keep you awake all night, but cell phones can cause especially for insomnia. In a sleep study, it was found that participants exposed to wireless signals for three hours, took longer to fall into deep sleep another group not exposed to these signals. Some also reported headaches. It may be that the cell is as responsible for the sometimes grumpy teenagers, because it was found that excessive use of cell phones by teenagers tended to promote agitation and sleep disturbance.

Alarm tone: Infertility

While the cell phone minutes spent in increasing the sperm count decreases. At least, that according to research published in the Journal of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Compared to other men, who are accustomed to talking on the phone more than 4 hours per day had an average number of sperm and also lower a lower number of viable sperm. However, although this can not be excluded, these researchers are continuing their research to determine if electromagnetic radiation is the cause of this decline in sperm production or if lifestyle and other occupational factors may be involved.

A common sense

• Use your cell phone only when absolutely necessary and prefer the phone if possible.
  
• Stay away from the phone. Even a few inches between your body and your phone may reduce the risk.
   
• Try the hands-free system, such as headphones or loudspeaker function.
  
• Try the headset, such as those using Bluetooth ® technology. These systems emit less radiation than traditional cell phone held to your ear.
  
• Buy a phone that emits less radiation. You can find on the internet the emission of radiation from cell depending on the brand.
  
• If you are a parent and you plan to provide a cell phone to your child, keep in mind the concerns of health and safety for young people. Do not forget, either, that the cell phone is more than just phone and ask yourself if your child is able to responsibly manage a phone, a camera, a wireless internet connection and a system of text messaging. Think about how complex it can be to monitor the use of these tools.
  
• If you're in your car and you must make a call, take the time to withdraw from the lane to your call in a safe location.
  
• Close your cell phone to make sure not to be disturbed while you sleep.
  
• To keep a certain distance between your body and your cell phone, do not carry your phone in your pocket or belt.
  

Sweet Safe Home

The typical Canadian home is full of toxic substances, that is to say, chemicals or preparations which present a danger to persons, animals or the environment. We know them well, because we bring them back home, as, among others, household cleaners, detergents, furniture polish. Others, such as lead-based paint used in older homes, are at risk less obvious.

Read the labels of household chemicals. See the information on job security and look for symbols like: "Warning," "Warnings" and "Danger" (the latter being most important). Use them carefully following the instructions and keep the product in its original container out of reach of children and animals. Do not use these products and do not store with food and water intend for human or animal consumption.

Discard products that are no longer supplies the following safety tips (check to see if your community offers Pickup Day "hazardous waste"). Store flammable products away from your living space and your appliances, and keep all toxic substances out of reach of children and animals.

Look at some hazardous materials on how to use them safely.

Lead paint

Lead is dangerous when inhaled or swallowed. Exposure to lead can damage the brain or nervous system and cause learning disabilities. Lead poisoning can also cause anemia. In Canada, lead poisoning is still a problem for children who are more susceptible because their growing bodies absorb lead more easily.

The interior of many homes built before 1960 was painted with paint containing lead (since then, this type of paint was banned for homes). Lead is also found in the soil around the house whose exterior was brushed with a lead paint in household dust or flaking paint in poor condition, and the old furniture and toys painted. The lead-based paint flaking or cracks, or one that was used on surfaces and objects that young children may suck or bite (such as window sills or ramps) is a real danger. In general, lead-based paint in good condition poses no problems. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor and ask for a blood test that will assess the amount of lead in your home and your family. Do not try to remove yourself lead paint - if not done properly, the situation could get worse.

It may be that there is lead in your water if your water pipes are lead or lead-based alloy. Contact the Department of Health and ask to test your water.

Products used in home

We use many products for our homes and clothes stay clean and smell good, including disinfectant, glass cleaner, laundry, water, bleach, air fresheners, polish the metal , detachment, carpet cleaner, the toilet bowl cleaner and furniture polish.

These products contain various chemicals that can be hazardous to human health when they are not used properly or in case of overexposure. For example, mixing bleach with ammonia can produce a deadly gas. The ammonia is in the glass cleaner may irritate eyes and lungs and cause headaches. The hydrochloric acid content in the toilet bowl cleaner toilet can cause burns or gastrointestinal problems if ingested. A splash can blind a person. Some detergents can cause vomiting, shock and convulsions if swallowed.

Be careful when using these products - you must follow the instructions carefully and take precautions such as wearing rubber gloves, ventilate the room where you are and know what to do in case of injury. Make sure the cap of these products is in place when not in use. Store them out of reach of children and animals.

Products found in the garage and garden

Listed below are some of the products considered dangerous and that we find in garages across the country, antifreeze, motor oil, batteries, paint and paint thinner, insecticides, windshield washer fluid, pool tablets, insect repellent.

Antifreeze, for example, cause poisoning if swallowed, and can damage the heart, kidneys and brain. (If you spill, clean the site so that the animals, who like sweet smells, do not absorb the product by licking.) Motor oil contains heavy metals that can damage both the nerves that the kidneys. As for batteries, sulfuric acid in it can cause blindness and severe burns. Organophosphates and carbonates found in insecticides can cause headaches, muscle spasms, nausea and dizziness.

To avoid accidents, ensure that containers are not leaking and that caps are screwed, and discard the containers by following the safety rules - consult your public health department.
For more information on the safe use of household chemicals, contact your local poison control center.

Natural Solutions

If you want to reduce the number of chemicals used at home, think about the natural solutions. Decades ago, the household cleaning products consisted of baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice. Here are some examples:

• baking soda deodorizes, cleans without scratches and removes stains. For example, lead to a drain, you must first use a plunger and pour a half cup of baking soda and half a cup of white vinegar into the drain, and then the cover. (Do not use this solution after using an unblocker commercial, it would be dangerous);
  
• Vinegar is an excellent glass cleaner when mixed with water. The undiluted white vinegar also cleans stainless steel;
  
• lemon juice mixed with water is also a good window cleaner.

Allergies

Allergies are triggered by allergens (allergens) such as pollen, mold and animal dander. In the spring, typical allergens are pollens from grasses and trees. During other seasons, allergens commonly implicated include pet dander, dust mites found in house dust and mold.

For most people with allergies, the tendency to allergies is inherited. But sometimes an allergy develops itself later in life. People with allergies have an antibody called IgE (immunoglobulin E) that causes an overreaction to allergens. Typical symptoms of allergy include sneezing, repetitive and prolonged congestion or runny nose, red eyes, swollen or watery eyes and throat irritation. Other common allergic reactions can affect the skin or intestines, such as hives, itching, rash, diarrhea and headaches.

Allergies are they life threatening?

It is rare that allergies are the subject's life in danger, but some cases can be severe, causing swelling of the airways, shortness of breath and anaphylaxis. People who already have allergies are more likely to contract a respiratory infection and are more likely to get asthma. The majority of allergy sufferers sees their performance decline, their energy levels and reduces profit less daily activities.

Who are the gifted children?

Gifted children have exceptional ability in one or more of these areas:

•     intellectual capacity,
•     academic achievement in a specific subject,
•     talent for the visual arts or performing arts,
•     creative thinking,
•     athletic talent or physical
•     leadership and social skills.

Several school boards believe that children possess exceptional intellectual abilities when their scores on intelligence tests is standard in the top 2% to 5% of the population.
How to identify gifted children

Young children are often seen by family, friends or teachers as exceptional learners. The school or parents can then pass standard psychological tests to determine the child's IQ, and other indicators of its ability. We know already that gifted children are able to learn earlier and faster than other children the same age group.

How do I know if my child is gifted?

Some of the features desired by parents and teachers to identify gifted children:

•     exceptional creativity,
•     academic excellence in one or more subjects,
•     exceptional ability for leadership,
•     maturity,
•     ability for independent learning.

Why get tested potentially gifted children?

Children must pass tests in order to be eligible for some special programs for gifted children offered in public schools. These programs usually begin in Grade 4. Some private schools offer programs for gifted children in the first year. They require that children be assessed in order to accept these programs. Some parents believe their child is very intelligent, but his poor academic performances are due to the boredom caused by the lack of intellectual stimulation. Independent psychological evaluation can determine whether the child has the talent to continue learning at a more advanced level. If the child gets results below potential, the assessment may explain the cause and suggest measures that can take the school to remedy the situation.

Vaccines for children are safe, say Canadian health authorities

While health authorities released studies that show that there is no link between thimerosal and autism, critics claim that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative used to prevent bacterial growth in vials multi-dose vaccine, greatly increases the risk of autism, a mental health disorder poorly understood, which limits the ability of a person to interact with the world around him.

But a spokesman for the Public Health Service of Canada says there is nothing to worry about. According to Julian Beltrame, head of Media Relations with the Public Health Service of Canada: "Most of the vaccines used in Canada do not contain this ingredient."

According to the Public Health Service, none of the usual childhood vaccine contains thimerosal, with the exception of certain vaccines against hepatitis B. Some vaccines against influenza also contain this ingredient, however, manufacturers are preparing a thimerosal-free formula.

Mr Beltrame to state "We are in the process of elimination, not because of scientific concerns, but because of public perception. For us, there is no credible study showing that there is any link with autism or other conditions. "

For cons, the opponent says its studies show that exposure to thimerosal through immunization represents "a significant risk factor" in the development of neurological disorders.

In any case, such as thimerosal is not present in most vaccines used here, a document from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization states that "the level of mercury exposure of Canadian children through vaccines, even in areas where there is a program of routine immunization against hepatitis B, is well below the limits traditionally acceptable and admissible. "

Moreover, public health officials insist that the costs associated with non-vaccination of children outweigh the risks. "Parents who do not vaccinate their children take risks to their health, but also for the health of those suffering from allergies or diseases against which there is no immunization and those who were immunized but who have not acquired immunity, "wrote Chief of Public Health of Canada, Dr. David Butler-Jones, in an article for the Toronto Star.

This article, entitled "Myths about vaccines and their dangers," praised the effects of routine vaccination on the health of Canadians and provides examples where the non-vaccination led to disease outbreaks.

"It may be because the vaccine was so effective that many people think they are no longer needed. As against these diseases can return if we let our guard. Between 1993 and 1997, 5,000 deaths were caused by diphtheria in the former Soviet Union after the failure of organized immunization. In 2003, campaigns to eradicate polio, which have since resumed, were halted in Nigeria because of false information about the oral polio vaccine. Polio has reappeared in a growing number of sub-Saharan Africa and has recently spread from Sudan to Yemen and Indonesia. Campaigns against whooping cough vaccine in Britain, which were based on false data about the risk of vaccines, have resulted in immunization rates have fallen and caused other outbreaks that caused more deaths and brain damage in children than we dare imagine, "wrote Mr. Butler-Jones.

"These are the facts. It is a needless tragedy when a child dies or becomes disabled because it has not been vaccinated. "

About the Flu

What is flu?

Influenza, also known as influenza, is a common respiratory infection (nose, throat and lung). It can cause fever, muscle aches, extreme fatigue, sore throat, headache, runny nose or nasal congestion. An estimated 10% to 25% of Canadians get the flu each year.

What causes the flu, and how is it spread?

The flu is viral. It is caused by viruses that are not consistent from one year to another. There are three main types of influenza virus known as influenza A, B and C. Types A and B are the most common. They are deemed responsible for the designated flu "seasonal flu" that occurs during the winter (in Canada, flu season usually extends from early winter to early spring). Influenza type C uncomfortable, but does not cause so-called seasonal flu.

You may have heard of other viruses, including H1N1 or H3N2 by listening to the daily bulletins of information. This is because the virus of type A can be decomposed into sub-types: H (corresponding to the hemagglutinin) and N (which stands for "Neuraminidase") based on two proteins on their surface. It is the combination of different types of H and N determines the designations as H1N1 or H3N2. Sometimes a new type of influenza A appears against which the majority of the population is not immune. The virus can then spread rapidly among people around the world. This is a very wide spread pandemic flu.

You can get the flu if an influenza virus enters your body through the eyes, nose or mouth. This can happen when an infected person who is close to coughing or sneezing, or if you touch a surface (like a door knob or buttons on a lift) touched by an infected person and then you wear your fingers in your eyes, your nose or mouth.

Flu symptoms usually appear 2 or 3 days after exposure to the virus, although they may also occur only within 1 to 7 days. Influenza is highly contagious and can spread very rapidly among a group of people.

How the diagnosis of influenza is it placed?

Your doctor can usually diagnose flu symptoms on your own. It can also perform a physical exam, and recommend further analysis as a sputum culture or chest x-ray to rule out the possibility of complications from influenza such as pneumonia.

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you have the flu or a cold. With the tool: "Is it a cold or flu? "You will be able to distinguish the difference.

Tips for caregivers of a person with flu

You may be lucky not to get the flu, but that does not mean you can completely avoid the consequences of influenza. Learn how to care for a person who has the flu. This season, you may be lucky enough to avoid contracting the flu, but flu can still have an impact on your life. You may need to take care of a person who has the flu. But do not panic - here's how to take care of the person with the flu and to protect you while you are caring for him.

When you treat a person with flu

• Prepare, as far as possible, a room for sick person. The fact to keep in a separate room could prevent the flu from spreading to other family members.

• Sort the personal belongings of the patient (his glass, his briefcase, his washcloth, toothbrush) to keep them in a separate place from the rest of the family. Each person will have their ill effects.

• Avoid being face to face with the person who has the flu. Keep to a minimum contact with it. If you have a child with the flu in your arms, put his chin on your shoulder. So it does not cough in your face.

• Wash your hands often by using an appropriate technique. Wash your hands after touching the patient, his tissues, and his clothing or other personal items before and after eating and before touching your eyes, mouth or nose and after.

• Clean and disinfect hard surfaces (eg. Doorknobs, light switches, bedside tables, desks and telephones).

• Know what complications may arise. Most of those seized will feel better within days. However, complications such as pneumonia may occur. Be on the lookout for warning signs, this is especially important when the patient is suffering from a medical condition that constitutes a risk factor for complications. Closely monitor the health of the person taking her temperature every day. You can also watch for signs such as:

- the return of a fever after improvement of symptoms;
- the onset of difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or wheezing;
- Blood in the sputum;
- a purplish or bluish lips;
- chest pain;
- difficulty waking up, behavior quieter than usual, of strange thoughts or actions;
- the development of diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain;
- symptoms due to dehydration such as dizziness when standing, low urine output or a dry mouth or eyes. Infants and toddlers can produce only a few tears (or even not at all) when they cry or have a soft spot and hollow at the top of the skull.

Take care of yourself

• Avoid as much as possible to cure a sick person, if you have a medical condition such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, weakened immune systems or other conditions that increase your risk for complications of influenza as pneumonia, bronchitis or worsening of your condition.

• Ask your doctor if taking an antiviral drug would be appropriate in your case. The use of antiviral drugs can prevent influenza following close contact with a person with the flu, as a member of the same family, for example.

• Watch for signs of stress that you may incur. The act of treating a sick person can be stressful, learn how to reduce stress. If at some point, the situation seems overwhelming, do not hesitate to ask for help or to contact your health care provider.

Treatment options for bedwetting

 

Bedwetting is a condition that can be treated medically. If your child wets the bed, be sure to consult your doctor to eliminate other possible causes such as urinary tract infections or diabetes. Although some children outgrow bedwetting on their own, others will benefit from treatment, especially if the disease has a significant impact on their lives.

One study showed that treatment of bedwetting children improved their self-esteem. Treatment has improved their perception of their intelligence, their physical appearance and popularity. In the same study, parents have found an improvement in their child's behavior.

Among the treatment options for bedwetting, there are behavioral treatments and medications.
Behavioral treatments

Motivational therapy, which provides emotional support by reducing feelings of shame and embarrassment felt by your child. The conditioning of behavior, such as warning alarms if the bed is wet. This alarm is connected to a buffer that detects moisture that is attached to the child's pajamas or sheets. When this device picks up signs of moisture on the bed, the alarm is triggered, which warns the child and parents. For example, learning of the bladder by encouraging your child to wait longer to urinate during the day. This can help your child's bladder to hold more urine at night. These methods may take some time (weeks or months) to act.

Drug therapy

It may be that your doctor recommends drugs such as desmopressin to help control bedwetting. Desmopressin acts similarly to a natural messenger that your child's body produces to help control the amount of urine they produce at night. By helping to control the amount of urine produced during sleep, desmopressin reduces the risk that your child wets the bed. This medicine may be taken on a daily or occasional as needed (eg. A night away from home).

The treatment of nocturnal enuresis can affect your child's life positively. With an effective treatment plan, you can overcome the frustrations and embarrassment that accompany bedwetting. Talk to your doctor for more information on how to treat your child's bedwetting.

 

How to deal with nocturnal enuresis?

Bedwetting can be a burden to your child. It can damage self-esteem, its relations with other children and their academic performance.

Here are some tips to help your child cope with this problem:

Do not punish him if he wet his bed. There is no need to make him feel guilty by punishing and nobody wins. It is important to reassure your child that no one is responsible for nocturnal enuresis.
  
Ask your child to contribute to solving the problem by making him participate in treatment decisions, asking him to change the wet sheets or placing wet clothes in one place. It also shows your child to take responsibility, which will help them feel more in control.
  
Make sure your child limit his fluid intake before dinner or bedtime and he goes to the bathroom just before bed. Also, limit the amount of caffeine they consume (eg. Some soft drinks). Caffeine is a diuretic that increases the amount of urine your child produces.
  
Make sure your child understands that bedwetting is a common condition and affects many children.
  
Tell your child if your spouse or you have had the same affection. It may be that your child will feel reassured to know that the same problem occurred in a person they trust.
  
Prepare questions of your child by knowing the best way. Talk to your doctor, who can advise you on treatment options and tell you where to find the appropriate information.

Healthy Lifestyle

One of the immense difficulties around the world nowadays is need of activity. We recognize it is excellent for us however shun it like the pestilence also for the reason that we are accustomed to being inactive or else fear that exercise has to be energetic to be value our precious time. Each slight activity adds up and the entire tally up to reduce more calories. Intake of a healthy diet is one more element of the healthy lifestyle. Even restrained activities such as everyday jobs, gardening as well as walking can create a big discrepancy. Thus, even if you decide on for little alters as well as a more unassuming weight loss; you can distinguish the profits are still attractively superior. A study has initiated that just a 10% weight decrease helped out overweight patients decrease blood pressure, cholesterol as well as augment long life. You can initiate the procedure of weight loss nowadays by adding up small healthy activities to your life. If you are not prepared for a prearranged plan, initiate small. Not simply can a hygienic diet assist among weight management, but it can as well perk up your health and excellence of life since you get older. Thanks!

Bedwetting and its effects on your child

Bedwetting can be more than a slight embarrassment for your child. When we can not attribute nocturnal enuresis in a specific physical cause (such as a urinary tract infection, for example), this condition is not a long-term risk. However, it can have a real impact on self-esteem of a child, as its relations with friends and at school.

In a study comparing the stress represented by different events in the life of a child, youth indicated that the level of distress felt when they wet the bed is comparable to that they experience when they try to get good grades in school or when other children tease. In the views of children, only disputes between parents and divorce were considered most stressful.

Bedwetting can cause behavioral problems because your child feels guilty and embarrassed. Children who wet the bed can be folded more about themselves the next morning and feel that they have no control over the problem.

At school, they may have a level of social skills and lower success rate than other children. Enuretic child will perhaps show more aggressive behavior or difficulty concentrating in school and self-image may be deficient.

Bedwetting children have constant fear that their friends discover their secret and that they benefit to annoy. They fear more than any situations where they must sleep away from home, such as family holidays or nights with friends. Because they are afraid to betray their secret, many enuretic children are concerned about having to go outside and do not invite their friends at home. In one study, were asked to bedwetting children to indicate how the ability to stay dry at night would be more enjoyable. Several responded that this would be the ability to ask friends to spend the night at home or vice versa.

Bedwetting children should live as normally as possible and not have to suffer from feelings that may reduce their self-esteem, like shame, guilt and embarrassment. As a parent, the first step that will allow you to help your child is understanding what he saw. Remember, it is not responsible for the enuresis.

Make informed decisions for the health of your child by learning about what you can do for your child enuretic to help take care and affection to avoid the negative impact of this on his life. You may want to also visit the section "Treatment options for nocturnal enuresis," in which you will find information on treatment options available for your child enuretic and ways to help resume activities to childhood, as friends and nights in summer camps.

The impact of bedwetting on your child

It may be that you know what nocturnal enuresis, but do you know how this condition affects your child? Learn more about this disease and its impact on your child.

Misconceptions about bedwetting

Nocturnal enuresis, commonly known as "bedwetting" is, for some children, a normal stage of growth. But this is not true of all children. For some, enuresis can be a very unpleasant experience. Unfortunately, they often misunderstood nocturnal enuresis, which frequently gives rise to the formation of misconceptions about the disease.

The most common misconception is that the child can control this problem. Bedwetting is involuntary. Children do not wet the bed on purpose and they are not responsible for their condition.

Among the causes of enuresis include:

• a deep sleep: the children who sleep deeply do not respond to nerve signals from the bladder which indicate the need to wake up to urinate.
  
• a too small volume of the bladder: it is possible that the small bladder that develops in the child can hold urine produced at night.
  
• an imbalance in the level of a chemical messenger: antidiuretic hormone (ADH) acts as a chemical messenger in the body and increase the rate of ADH at night to tell the kidneys to reduce urine production. Some children do not produce enough of this chemical messenger.
  
• the presence of other disorders: enuresis may be a sign of medical conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea and some urinary tract infections.

There are other possible causes for bedwetting. It is important to understand that the child is not responsible for the condition. If you are concerned about bedwetting to your child, you can ask your doctor to help determine the cause and suggest treatment options.

Read our section on nocturnal enuresis and its effects on your child to help you better understand what your child lives.

Influenza and heart disease

People with heart disease are at risk of flu complications and acute infection. Among the rank heart disease congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease and congenital heart disease (an abnormality of the heart present at birth).

People with heart disease are more likely to require hospitalization and often their impairment empire. For example, if you are a person with congestive heart failure, you may find that your symptoms get worse when you have the flu - it is possible that your breathing is more difficult or swollen ankles or you have to lassitude. Unfortunately, people with heart disease are more likely to die from flu or its complications that people with any other chronic medical conditions.

People with heart disease are not the only high risk of influenza complications and acute infection. People with diabetes, asthma, or have weakened immune systems, and many others with chronic medical conditions are also at risk. Are you at risk of flu complications?

You can take a few provisions to protect yourself from the flu:

• wash your hands the right way (at least 20 seconds with soap and water) and frequently;
• avoid places where there are lots of people, and stay home if you think you have the flu;
• cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow (not your hand!)
• eat healthy foods and practice regular physical exercise to strengthen your immune system;
• Get vaccinated. Your doctor may recommend yearly influenza vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine;
• control your heart disease. Take your medicine and follow the treatment plan recommended by your health care provider.

If you get the flu anyway, it is essential to make an appointment with your doctor as soon as you notice the first signs of flu symptoms. Do not wait until your symptoms worse. People with heart disease should make an appointment with their doctor immediately so that we can begin treatment. Early treatment with antiviral medication can help to reduce the risk of influenza complications. Talk to your doctor taking advantage of the Guide for the discussion with the doctor.

Hemorrhoids Cirurgic Treatment como Tratar Hemorroidas

Hemorróidas são um problema comum do ânus e reto. Eles ocorrem quando as veias ao redor do ânus ou reto inferior ficam inchadas e inflamadas, geralmente como resultado de esforço durante a evacuação, sentado por longos períodos de tempo, ou a longo prazo constipação. Os sintomas incluem sangue vermelho brilhante no papel higiênico, desconforto anal e prurido. Felizmente, o problema pode ser tratada com mudanças na dieta e hábitos intestinais saudáveis. Em casos mais graves, um procedimento ou cirurgia pode ser necessária.

Quais são Hemorrhoids?

As hemorróidas prazo referem-se a uma condição na qual as veias ao redor do ânus ou reto inferior ficam inchadas e inflamadas.

Hemorróidas são comuns em homens e mulheres. Cerca de metade da população tem hemorróidas, de 50 anos.

Causas e tipos de

Existem vários grupos de veias que rodeiam o reto e ânus - um grupo é conhecido como interno veias hemorroidária, o outro é conhecido como externo veias hemorroidária. A causa subjacente de hemorróidas é o aumento da pressão dentro dessas veias.

Existem dois tipos de hemorróidas, e cada tipo é nomeado para as veias que são afetados. O tipo interno é causada por aumento da pressão dentro das veias internas hemorroidária, o tipo externa é causada por aumento da pressão dentro das veias externas hemorroidária.

Alívio de hemorróidas é focada em aliviar os sintomas dolorosos e muitas vezes inclui a tomada de banheiras e aumento de fibras e líquidos na dieta. O seu médico pode também recomendar a tomar laxantes ou suplementos de fibras. Em casos raros, um profissional de saúde pode recomendar a cirurgia como um tratamento para hemorróidas. Isso pode incluir ligadura elástica, escleroterapia, hemorroidectomia, ou coagulação por infravermelho.

Enquanto hemorróidas são uma fonte de miséria para muitas pessoas, elas não são perigosas ou com risco de vida e geralmente desaparecem dentro de poucos dias. Portanto, na maioria dos casos, o tratamento para hemorróidas é focada em:

• Aliviar os sintomas das hemorróidas
• Aliviar a pressão por aumento de fibras e fluidos
• A modificação dos hábitos intestinais.

A maioria das pessoas não estão conscientes como tratar das hemorroidas são fortemente aconselhados a obter o aconselhamento de um médico. Em casos raros, quando estas opções de tratamento conservador não forem bem sucedidos, uma cirurgia de hemorróida ou procedimento pode ser recomendado.

Tratamento de prurido e dor com hemorróidas

O tratamento para hemorroidas normalmente começa com o tratamento médico conservador. O tratamento médico é inicialmente destinadas a aliviar os sintomas, como dor ou coceira. Medidas para reduzir a dor incluem:

A bolsa de gelo aplicada à área afetada quando os sintomas das hemorróidas aparecem pela primeira vez
Banhos de banheira de três ou quatro vezes por dia na água, planície quente por cerca de 20 a 30 minutos.

Vários medicamentos hemorróida (cremes ou supositórios) estão disponíveis sem receita médica. Aplicação destes medicamentos para a área afetada por um tempo limitado pode fornecer alívio da coceira e inflamação. Alguns destes medicamentos também têm um anestésico que pode fornecer algum alívio da dor.

Os sintomas das hemorróidas internas geralmente incluem sangue vermelho brilhante cobrindo as fezes, em papel higiênico, ou no vaso sanitário. Quando as hemorróidas são externos, os sintomas podem incluir inchaço doloroso ou um nódulo duro em torno do ânus que resulta quando se forma um coágulo de sangue. Em geral, os sintomas são leves e desaparecem em poucos dias.

Hemorróidas são o problema mais comum que ocorre dentro do ânus e reto. Na verdade, mais de 50 por cento das pessoas com idade superior a 50 têm hemorróidas. Os sintomas variam entre pessoas diferentes, e nem todas as pessoas com sintomas hemorróidas experiência. No entanto, existem vários fatores que podem determinar os sintomas específicos de uma pessoa tem. Alguns destes fatores incluem:

Gravidade das hemorróidas

Complicações (se houver) que ocorrem, como um coágulo de sangue ou infecção.

Hemorróidas geralmente não são perigosas ou com risco de vida. Na maioria dos casos, os sintomas de uma hemorróida vai desaparecer dentro de poucos dias.

Interna versus externa sintomas Hemorrhoid

As hemorróidas internas

O sintoma mais comum das hemorróidas internas é sangue vermelho brilhante cobrindo as fezes, em papel higiênico, ou no vaso sanitário.

Outros sintomas internos hemorróidas podem incluir:

• Sensação de desconforto anal vaga
• Sensação de plenitude depois de uma evacuação.

A dor não é um sintoma comum de hemorróidas internas. No entanto, uma hemorróida interna pode projetar através do ânus para fora do corpo, tornando-se irritado e dolorosa. Isto é conhecido como uma hemorróida salientes. Se não for tratada, uma hemorróida interna salientes podem permanecer fora do ânus. Neste caso, a pessoa pode queixar-se de sujeira constante de roupas íntimas.

Influenza and asthma

If you have asthma, it does not mean that you are more susceptible to the flu. However, you run the risk of complications from influenza and acute infection because you have the upper airways swollen and sensitive and that in these circumstances the flu virus can cause an intense inflammation of the upper airways and lungs.

Your flu can trigger asthma attacks and aggravate asthma symptoms. Among the complications from influenza, pneumonia and found other outbreaks of respiratory problems.

People with asthma are not the only high risk of influenza complications and acute infection. People with diabetes, heart disease, weakened immune systems, and many others with chronic medical conditions are also at risk. Are you at risk of flu complications?

You can take a few provisions to protect yourself from the flu:

•     wash your hands the right way (at least 20 seconds with soap and water) and frequently;
•     avoid places where there are lots of people, and stay home if you think you have the flu.
•     cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow (not your hand!)
•     eat healthy foods and practice regular physical exercise to strengthen your immune system;
•     Get vaccinated. Your doctor may recommend yearly influenza vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine;
•     control your asthma. Take your medicine, avoid your triggers and follow the action plan against asthma recommended by your health care provider.

If you get the flu anyway, it is essential to make an appointment with your doctor as soon as you notice the first signs of flu symptoms. Do not wait until your symptoms worse. People with asthma should make an appointment with their doctor immediately so that we can begin treatment. Early treatment with antiviral medication can help to reduce the risk of influenza complications. Talk to your doctor taking advantage of the Guide for the discussion with the doctor.

Flu and Its Conditions

People with certain medical conditions are at risk of flu complications. Do you suffer from diabetes, asthma, heart disease or a weakened immune system? If so, learn more about how you can protect yourself from influenza and what to do if you get the flu.

Flu and diabetes

In case of diabetes, whether type 1 or type 2, you are at increased risk of influenza complications and acute infection. For complications from influenza is defined as a hospitalization, pneumonia, respiratory distress or even death.

The flu can have several effects on your body if you suffer from diabetes:

•     the intensity of your influenza infection may increase due to the action of diabetes on your immune system;
  
•     fluctuations in your blood sugar may occur. Sometimes when you do not feel well, you do not want to eat, and it can cause a rise and a drop of your blood sugar. And the flu can increase your blood sugar.

People with diabetes are not the only high risk of influenza complications and acute infection. People with asthma, heart disease, weakened immune systems and many others suffering from chronic medical conditions are also at risk. Are you at risk of flu complications?

You can take a few provisions to protect yourself from the flu:

•    wash your hands the right way (at least 20 seconds with soap and water) and frequently;
•     avoid places where there are lots of people, and stay home if you think you have the flu;
•     cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow (not your hand!)
•     eat healthy foods and practice regular physical exercise to strengthen your immune system;
•     Get vaccinated. Your doctor may recommend yearly influenza vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine;
•     control your diabetes. Take your medicine, monitor your blood sugar and follow the treatment plan recommended by your health care provider.

If you get the flu anyway, it is essential to make an appointment with your doctor as soon as you notice the first signs of flu symptoms. Do not wait until your symptoms worse. People with diabetes should schedule an appointment with their doctor immediately so that we can begin treatment. Early treatment with antiviral medication can help to reduce the risk of influenza complications. Talk to your doctor taking advantage of the Guide for the discussion with the doctor.

Relieving Pain in Natural Way

Despite our contempt for pain, it actually serves a purpose and a high value on that. Pain is part of the defense system of our body and its purpose is to help us avoid harmful behaviors. In other words, your body telling you that it does not like what you do and would prefer that you stop it. Sometimes we choose not to listen to this message and other times we have no choice but to listen and observe.

What treats common pain? The drugs are very popular for pain relief and can be very effective. Unfortunately, the harmful effects of many drugs have become known in recent years and many of us find disturbing information. Pain relief medication can cause gastrointestinal complications, liver damage, kidney problem and many other reactions. In addition, some pain medications have been withdrawn from the market due to an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Increasingly, people are looking for more natural approaches to help relieve the painful conditions. Acupuncture is one of the natural approaches, which continues to grow in popularity in the United States. Acupuncture can be useful for all types of pain, regardless of what causes the pain or when pain is located. The theory behind acupuncture and Chinese medicine states that there is an energy that flows through the human body. This energy can become blocked for a variety of different reasons. The results of the obstruction happen in worse pain or discomfort. This is summarized by the well known Chinese proverb: "If there is pain, there is no freedom of movement, if there is movement, there is no pain." The goal of treatment is to identify obstructions by inserting extremely fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body.
From a scientific point of view, acupuncture has been shown to trigger the release of endorphins and encephalin, a Chemical with analgesic properties. Other theories suggest that acupuncture needles jam the neuronal circuits and prevent pain signals from reaching the brain. The World Health Organization (WHO) in its 2002 report entitled Acupuncture: Review and analysis of reports on controlled clinical trials, said that acupuncture "may be considered the method of choice for treating many chronic and painful". This does not mean that acupuncture is a magic potion for all. But it would be wise for us to learn about options for pain relief available, including non-medication options. Armed with this information, we can make informed decisions that are best suited to our particular situation.

The "good" and "bad" cholesterol ... What does it mean?

LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) is also called "bad cholesterol". When there is too much LDL cholesterol in the blood, it accumulates on the inner wall of blood vessels and makes blood flow more difficult. The result is an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

HDL cholesterol (high density lipoprotein) is also called "good cholesterol". It helps remove LDL cholesterol from the blood vessel walls, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

VLDL cholesterol (cholesterol of very low density lipoprotein) is produced in the liver and converted to LDL cholesterol in the blood.

Triglycerides (TG) differ from cholesterol. This is another type of fat often found in the body. The rate of TG is measured simultaneously with cholesterol. The TG can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke and may also lower HDL cholesterol.

The total cholesterol (TC) can be measured directly from a blood test. It is roughly equivalent to the total amount of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and VLDL cholesterol in the blood.

The non-HDL cholesterol (non HDL-C) measures all types of cholesterol other than HDL cholesterol. It is equivalent to total cholesterol (TC) minus HDL cholesterol. It is a good measure of the amount of harmful cholesterol in the blood of a person.

Wondering about your cholesterol? Ask your doctor about getting tested. There are other tests that your doctor may want to assess your risk of heart disease. Ask your doctor what tests you should have.

All About Cholesterol

Essentially, high cholesterol means the cholesterol in the blood is too high, which increases your risk of heart disease. To learn more about high cholesterol, see when cholesterol is it considered too high? And Setting Goals! The liver manufactures about 80% of the cholesterol found in blood; the rest comes from our diet.

Many foods contain small amounts of cholesterol, but the data suggest that saturated and trans fats found in our diet have the greatest impact on blood cholesterol levels. Saturated fats are typically found in meat and dairy products. It is therefore important to monitor not only the cholesterol content of foods, but also the amount of saturated fat they contain.

Although a small number of people can have a diet high in saturated fat without having adverse effects on cholesterol levels, most people should eat foods lower in fat to maintain a healthy cholesterol level.

The production of cholesterol in the liver is influenced by family history (genetics) and how the liver works. This means that your diet and your lifestyle are not the only factors responsible for high cholesterol. The risk of high cholesterol also increases with age.

Cholesterol is it all bad?

Your body needs a certain amount of cholesterol to function properly. It is essential for the production of cells and hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers that allow cells to communicate. Thus, sex hormones, estrogen and testosterone, are made in the body from cholesterol.

How many people suffer from high cholesterol?

Nearly 40% of the adult Canadian population shows high cholesterol. Do you belong in? Ask your doctor to check your cholesterol and if you need more tests to assess your risk of heart disease.

What is depression?

 

The pharmaceutical companies would have us believe that depression is a well understood condition that is triggered by a lack of serotonin in certain parts of our brain. Therefore, appropriate treatment should simply be to choose the pill that would allow the rate of serotonin back to normal. While this argument simple and compelling enough to drug marketing to doctors very busy, and the general public, it is probably not entirely accurate. A renowned neurobiologist said there was not long ago: "Explain how the human brain based on our current knowledge in neurobiology and neurochemistry is like analyzing samples from the sewers of Moscow and determine what the Muscovites took to breakfast that morning. "

We know that depression impairs the functioning of various parts of the brain, the limbic system and cerebral cortex. Depression thus affects our mood, it interferes with physiological functions such as appetite and sleep and parasite our intellectual efficiency.

The diagnosis

The presence of depression is not always obvious, especially for the sufferer. It sometimes looks like irritability or it can be confused with dementia or senility. The lines on which the diagnosis of depression settled correspond to parts of the brain affected. To establish the clinical diagnosis, we need more of the symptoms listed below are present and severe enough to significantly impair the ability of a person to perform activities of a normal day:

•     sleep disturbances (early morning awakening, insomnia or excessive sleep);
•     a change in appetite (loss of appetite or weight or bulimic behavior);
•     low energy;
•     feelings of helplessness, sadness, despair;
•     lack of concentration;
•     difficulty in making decisions.

Risk factors

Genetic link really exists: if your parents, your grandparents, your brothers and sisters have suffered from depression, you run a significantly increased risk. Some hormonal changes, such as those observed after pregnancy, or menopause, are associated with an increased risk of depression. A sudden emotional shock, pain or loss, can trigger a depressive episode. Certain times of the year such as Christmas or birthday of a painful event can be associated with depressive episodes. Some agents (alcohol, Mary Jane, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, clonidine, corticosteroids) cause a depression or worse. Depression is often associated with medical conditions such as heart disease, multiple sclerosis, forms of arthritis, stroke, hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, Parkinson's disease and some cancers.

Once you have suffered from a depressive episode, the risk that others will increases with the onset of each subsequent offense. After one episode, the probability of another occurrence is 50% after two episodes, the probability is 70%, and after 3 it increases to 90%.

Treatment

A wide range of therapies proved effective in the prevention and treatment of depression. Adequate rest, a good exercise program, a balanced diet are important therapeutic measures, especially for people who are at increased risk of depression. The cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a technical consultancy that the therapist uses to help the person who consults to identify and correct erroneous and negative thoughts. CBT has proven at least as effective as antidepressants in treating mild and moderate depression.

A wide range of antidepressant drugs has been developed and have shown some efficacy. Although they all act selectively, it is interesting to note that they have a remarkably wide range of actions in the brain. Some are stimulants, like amphetamines, which increase the secretion of dopamine. Others block the reabsorption of serotonin, and this action because the increase in the brain. Still others apparently act by increasing the concentration of norepinephrine, another excitatory neurotransmitter.

There have been conflicting scientific reports on the effectiveness of herbal remedies from medicinal plants, especially on St. John's wort. One study showed that the group with depression who received placebo had obtained a more favorable response than the group that had taken St. John's wort, or those who had taken an SSRI drug (a drug belonging to the class of antidepressants known as selective inhibitors of serotonin reuptake inhibitors).

Some people with severe and disabling depression has not responded to other types of treatment are successfully treated with electroconvulsive therapy. Although this is an extreme measure, one should not forget that major depression is a horrible disease, the consequences could be fatal.

As with any chronic condition that has biological origins and manifestations and psychosocial therapies combine the best of biological or pharmaceutical interventions with psychosocial treatments in the form of individual or group psychotherapy and behavior change for including physical exercise, the diet, social and spiritual. A study whose results were published in the British Medical Journal shows that patients whose depression was successfully treated were at lower risk of recurrence and works much better on the emotional and physical when providers of health care they lavished continued support. The group that received only one brief therapeutic intervention ran a greater risk of suffering a relapse. The message of this study is that depression is a chronic recurrence may, therefore, an effective therapy calls for the continuation of activities that will prevent a recurrence, including drugs, social support, psychotherapy, exercise physical activity and weighted.

What to do

Find out by reading. Discuss this with your doctor and with someone in your community center for mental health. Consider taking sessions, cognitive behavioral therapy with a qualified psychotherapist, but check first to make sure that the therapist is familiar with this method. Adopt a rigorous exercise program that you practice regularly. Watch your diet. Get out and get in touch with other people through social activities, hobbies, community, music or mutual support groups. While drawing the conclusion that depression is a chronic, often marked by relapses, do not forget that his recovery or long-term remission is possible, especially if the sufferer continues to do as he succeeds.

Have the jitters

For some, public speaking causes a paralyzing fear. According to a Gallup poll conducted among Americans, glossophobie or fear of public speaking is the most common phobia, than other forms of terror inspired by the needles, heights, thunder, spiders and the aircraft .

Performance anxiety or stage fright, strikes at the worst time in anyone - students, CEO, father of the bride, American Idol contestants. It is quite natural to be nervous. We were all seized with irrational anxiety before an important event, a job interview or a presentation to the class. For some people, however, anxiety and physical symptoms such as sweaty palms, muscle tension, restlessness, sudden weakness, difficulty breathing, fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea, or sore stomach can be overwhelming.

The fear factor

What are the causes of this troubling physical reaction (and inconvenient)? Our stress response is actually a useful purpose - our body helps us to face immediate danger.

Imagine you've just accidentally hit a nest of wasps or as you prepare to sing in front of a judge's remarks as particularly scathing Simon Cowell. The reaction of fight or flight that takes hold of your body is suddenly triggered by your autonomic nervous system, which governs your body functions such as heartbeat, digestion, respiration and perspiration. When you experience stress, your autonomic nervous system changes to "red alert", flooding your system with stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisol). This release of hormones causes an acceleration of heart rate and elevated blood pressure, and you feel a surge of energy to face the danger. At the same time, your body reduces the energy input to the functions that do not serve you in the short term, such as digestion and reproduction. When you are immune to wasp or comments from Simon Cowell, the rate of stress hormones drops, your heart slows down and you find your usual calm.

Speak

If you prefer to eat a ton of Habañero peppers rather than go on stage and speak or sing in front of a crowd, you're not alone. Fortunately, you can take steps to gain more confidence and unlock the word.

The most important thing is to alleviate your anxiety to feel more comfortable in front of a group of people. Prepare yourself as best you can. If you need to give a speech, either to shareholders or guests at your wedding, do you practice out loud and in front of a group of friends who encourage you. During your practice, use of cue cards, microphone and any visual aids you plan to include, allowing you to get used to the facilities. Imagine you give a nice speech and the applause that you will receive from your audience.

If you want to gain more confidence to sing in public, take the microphone in a karaoke bar or join an amateur choir - no one expects a performance of the caliber of Andrea Bocelli, then relax you and have fun.

Simple relaxation techniques can help you, such as deep breathing exercises or muscle relaxation for gradual (contracting each muscle group for a few seconds before releasing). Meditation, practiced regularly, can ease tension and calm the mind. The visualization exercises are useful too - you've probably heard the suggestion to imagine the audience in the nude, but you can also take a few minutes to see a quiet place where you feel calm and at peace.

To acquire technical speaker, take a public speaking course offered by a university, community center or library. Join Toastmasters (www.toastmasters.org - page in English) - with thousands of active clubs in the world. (You see? Evidence that you are not alone.) Hire a coach that specializes in theater to improve your performance on stage, or try hypnosis to overcome the turmoil preceding your benefit. Regular exercise also helps you combat the effects of stress and tension.

Some drugs may be considered. Beta-blockers such as propranolol, are used in the treatment of hypertension and certain heart conditions and can be taken before a stressful situation, such as public speaking or giving a performance on stage. Talk to your doctor (you should know that beta blockers have potential side effects).

Stress that persists

If you are often faced with intense stress or a prolonged state of anxiety, you may be suffering a more serious problem than fear of the stage. It may be a generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress or other anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and phobias. Sometimes the problem may result from an underlying medical condition, such as the thyroid.

Prolonged stress can interfere with daily activities and lead to physical health problems such as heart disease, weight gain, depression and digestive disorders. Also, ask your doctor about treatment options and changes you can make in your lifestyle as soon as possible. Try not to fall back on alcohol, smoking, recreational drugs or foods to avoid negative feelings.

The power of the brain

A French epicurean said: "Tell me what you eat, and I'll tell you who you are." But is it possible that certain foods make you smarter, happier, or allow you to react more positively to stress? Could junk food lead to misconduct? We constantly draw links between our food and how we perceive, think and act.

For example, did you know that depression and aggression have been linked to diets high in harmful fats and low in beneficial fruits and vegetables? That fish and seafood can eliminate the risk of Alzheimer's disease or dementia? Or that tea can induce a peaceful state of mind without affecting alertness?

Memory, alertness and mood can be influenced by your nutritional choices. Although intelligence and mental functions are complex and involve multiple systems and devices of the body, some key nutrients can stimulate the brain force.

Foods that increase mental power

Antioxidants: Foods and supplements containing antioxidants (eg. Phytochemicals, catechins) can improve brain health and longevity. Vegetables and fruits contain phytochemicals dark (especially blueberries), and full of green tea catechins.

Omega-3: omega-3, found in many types of fish and seafood, including salmon, halibut and scallops, reduce inflammation of the brain and promotes regeneration of nerve cells.

Vitamin B: Vitamin B is good for the brain, it is no doubt. The family of B vitamins is a rich source of food for the nervous system. The messages transmitted by the brain to the nerves and vice versa depend on the B-complex vitamins, particularly folic acid, vitamin B6 and choline. We are surrounded by foods containing vitamin B complex Folic acid is found in dark green vegetables including spinach, asparagus, romaine lettuce, and turnip greens and mustard. Many varieties of beans also contain folic acid. Try black beans, chickpeas or pinto beans to a feast of folic acid. Crack an egg to absorb choline: This B vitamin found in abundance in the egg yolk. Other sources include soybean, peanut butter, potatoes or whole wheat bread.

Iron: Iron helps the blood to supply oxygen to our body. Iron deficiency has been associated with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, learning disabilities, and mental retardation. Needless to say, so that foods containing iron can intensify our ability to reason. Iron is found in spinach, blackstrap molasses, lentils, tofu, broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

Vitamin E: Some people slow their mental decline by daily crossword puzzles or playing sudoku. Foods containing vitamin E also help you keep the spirit alive! Vitamin E, especially when taken together with vitamin C, reduces the cognitive decline associated with aging. The following foods: turnip greens and mustard, spinach and broccoli are rich in vitamin E, all you can nourish the spirit. And if the green does not appeal to you, nibble sunflower seeds, almonds or olives to get a good dose of vitamin E.

 

Yoga For Runners

Yoga is a known ancient activity that promotes physical development among different kinds of people. Among the various benefits of yoga routines, yoga has a fair share for athletes specifically among runners. Famous for activities that involve stretching of the muscles, runners are highly inclined to practicing yoga routines.

Runners may choose Yoga as part of their regular exercises. It does not only improve physical strength of the muscles but also improves the overall physical well-being of a runner. Physically wise, Yoga improves balance, flexibility and endurance of the body particularly along the hips, thighs, back and knees. On the
other side, Yoga also replenishes the oxygen that circulates within the body, resulting to a more relaxed and refreshed state of mind, leading to a more balanced concentration and thinking. Here are some more specific benefits of yoga for runners.

With religious practice of yoga, runner's body can take it as regular exercise for their muscles specifically along the thighs, hamstrings and all other leg muscles. Runners utilize these body parts most of the time. Through Yoga, you will be required to do stretching, extending your flexibility and agility. As you
stretch out your muscles, strained tissues are being loosened up and settle down as you cool down.
Muscles being pulled up and loosened gets refreshed and re-energized. With properly relaxed muscles, runners will surely improve his endurance to running and will avoid possible injuries. When muscles are worn out, it usually breaks down and could further lead to injuries if left disregarded. Furthermore, Yoga postures improve balance as it corrects the alignment of joints which may have been
injured during running or marathon. A more relaxed muscle will endure more shocks and pain during running session. Regular taking of Yoga improves bone density as tissues and cells regenerate gradually. With all those stretching routines, muscle pain and injury along the injury prone zones will be avoided.

Yoga routines greatly improve breathing techniques and encourages proper intake of air. When you run, you tend to use up so much energy, such that you will end up needing more air than usual, and this could prompt speedy breathing. With Yoga practice, you will be able to manage proper breathing practice and cope up with running without risking oxygen intake.

Runners usually consume more energy when they run, and this could also prompt improper heartbeats. To sustain energy consumption, runners could develop cardiovascular ailments if the heart is not prepared for long running activity. But with the help of Yoga, runners can adapt well with running goals and keep their heart healthy by using proper breathing techniques taught by Yoga sessions.

Yoga has more benefits for runners, more than what have been listed in here. Not only it improves physical well-being, but also relaxes the mind. Yoga improves confidence and focus on physical activities such as running. When you are concentrated on whatever you do, you tend to achieve your goal in the most efficient way. Just make sure that you keep your self hydrated at all cost during Yoga sessions.

Keep a healthy balanced diet in as much as balanced exercise through Yoga.

What do you do while you sleep?

Sleep seems to be a time when passive and so quiet. Yet sleep can be filled with activities, sometimes entertaining and sometimes dangerous. The parasomnia is an unusual behavior during sleep, ranging from the simple act of sitting up in bed or to mutter, preparing a sandwich or to drive a car - all while asleep.

Do you eat while you sleep?

If you have noticed the telltale signs of eating at night - as a lack of appetite for breakfast, an unexplained disorder in your kitchen - it may be that you are suffering from a disorder parasomnia hyperphagic.

As does walking during sleep, eating during sleep occurs during slow wave sleep. Like a sleepwalker, he who eats in his sleep will stand up and walk around asleep, in this case headed for food. Even if he continues to sleep with open eyes, the eater sleepwalker can cook and eat a meal or snack. Obviously, this can be dangerous! Pans may remain switched on and the knives are dangerous in it. But the sudden weight gain and the risk to food in the case of people with type 2 diabetes may pose other risks.

Are you talking in your sleep?

Talking in his sleep or Sleep talking is relatively common. The words may take the form of statements isolated, grumbling, or gibberish made up of random words and repetitive. What is said is often overlooked or misunderstood by anyone who could hear it. These words can be heard during any period of sleep and occur more often in children.

We do not know why it is called during sleep, but it could be related to dreams. Sometimes this kind of gossip can be a symptom of more serious sleep disorder or a mental disorder, but in most cases, the Sleep talking is safe.

You shout in your sleep?

A person in full night terrors suddenly sits up in bed screaming and uttering shrill cries. His heart beat at high speed and his eyes are wide open. But the person is still asleep and in fact it can be very difficult to wake someone who is in a state of night terrors. Once conscious, the person is disoriented.

Night terrors are emerging from the deep sleep, which distinguishes them from the nightmares are dreams that occur during REM (rapid eye movement sleep). Sometimes an image may appear frightening, like spiders or horrible characters. However, unlike someone who awakens from a terrifying nightmare, the person who suffers from night terrors do not wake up during the episode and what it remembers warning may vary depending on the person. Children suffer more often from night terrors, although they tend to be detached. Night terrors in adults are often associated with a mental disorder, such as bipolar disorder or depression.

Simulate your dreams while you sleep?

Our brains work hard to create a safe environment to dream great things. When we sleep, and that progressively enters the stage of dreams or the phase of rapid eye movement sleep or REM sleep, nerve signals are closing most of our motor functions. This temporary paralysis prevents us from falling off our bed when, for example, we dream that we drive down a hill. However, people who suffer from a disorder of REM sleep behavior can move their limbs as they dream and give punches, kicks, grab or pounce. Unlike night terrors, people who experience this type of disorder can sometimes remember these dreams penetrating waking up the next day.

The idea of ​​simulating dreams may seem fun at first, but this type of disorder can be dangerous (especially for the person who sleeps next door) and also be an indicator of underlying problem. If symptoms of conduct disorder in REM sleep, it is best to talk to her doctor, because this type of symptom occurs frequently in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease.

Individually, the activities parasomnia can be relatively harmless or at most to the subject of a great conversation. However, each of these events in sleep may be sufficient to affect the overall quality of sleep and thus the health and safety in general. If you're in this situation, keep a log of your activities during your sleep. Ask your spouse, family member or your roommate to notify you of your sleep unusual behavior he witnesses. Check with your doctor if he can help you find a quiet sleep.