Sleeping Well

Posted by Sharon Keisha | February 1st, 2010 in Health Info, Medical Advices, Sleeping Well | No Comments »


Sleep is absolutely necessary to maintain a perfect physical and mental balance, and cool and courageous stand against the work of the new day.

These tips will help to reconcile:

  1. Try getting in and out always at the same time. The habit will help you sleep. Do not lie or try to sleep until you are sleepy.
  2. Do not sleep during the day. In the morning, limiting the time spent in bed without sleeping. Do not use your bedroom during the day.
  3. Exercise daily earlier in the day. Do not play exercise right before bedtime.
  4. Take adequate exposure to sunlight during the day.
  5. Avoid heavy meals at bedtime, but neither go to bed hungry. A glass of warm milk may help sleep.
  6. Stop smoking (originally the dream gets worse, then recover).
  7. Drink only caffeine in the morning and in limited quantities.
  8. Do not drink alcohol, at least four hours before bedtime. Excessive intake of alcohol while drowsy, causes frequent nighttime awakenings.
  9. Keep the room sleeping under optimal conditions (no noise, temperature about 20 °, without too much light, etc.)..
  10. Perform rituals before going to bed (brush teeth, wash ,…). A warm bath before bedtime will help you relax.
  11. Empty your bladder before bedtime.
  12. Distract yourself from your preferred way the concerns of the day, at least 2 hours before bedtime.
  13. At bedtime practice a relaxing activity like listening to soft music, read simple texts and relaxing …
  14. Sleep with comfortable clothing that does not disturb or tighten.
  15. If you have them, make sure that the devices (glasses, hearing aids, walker ,…), are next to the bed.
  16. Try to take medicines that trigger activity, such as urination (diuretics), as early as possible to prevent nighttime awakenings.
  17. Ask your doctor if any of the medicines you are taking might keep you awake and, if so, if you can substitute another.
  18. If you wake up in pain, ask your doctor for the same treatment.
  19. If you ever use drugs to sleep, try to be for a limited time. If this time is prolonged for some reason, relax any of the weekdays.
  20. Follow your doctor’s advice.
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Effects of Alcohol

Posted by Sharon Keisha | January 30th, 2010 in Effects of Alcohol, Health Info | No Comments »


The chemical name for alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol. The length of time since you drink the last cup until it reaches peak concentrations in the blood varies from 30 to 90 minutes.

The alcohol level of the nervous system acts as a depressant of inhibitory control mechanisms, therefore, the stimulation that is observed when drinking alcohol is due to disinhibition of these mechanisms.

The effects of alcohol depend on the dose and frequency of consumption. Alcohol is absorbed through the digestive system and be metabolized in the liver when alcohol intake is higher than the liver can metabolize invades the bloodstream and spread through all body tissues. (The human body can metabolize only 10 to 15 ml of alcohol per hour. Concentrations higher are considered lethal.)

The centers that are affected are the primary form of speech, thought, cognition and trial. As the alcohol concentration increases, the centers also depress respiration and spinal reflex, up to alcohol poisoning which can cause a coma.

Low doses produce a sense of elevating the mood and relax the person, it also increases heart rate, dilates blood vessels, irritate the gastrointestinal system, stimulates the secretion of gastric juices and urine production (by inhibiting function of the hormone vasopressin or ADH in the kidneys).

The average doses alter speech, balance, vision and hearing. You have a sensation of euphoria and lose fine motor coordination, so you lose the ability to drive and move vehicles.

At high doses, are affected more symptoms produced at lower doses and also alter the mental faculties of the trial. Being able to produce a loss of motor control need help to move and there is a clear mental confusion.

If alcohol is quite high you can present a severe poisoning, which can lead to a state from unconsciousness to coma or even death from respiratory depression

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The Time Change is Detrimental To Our Health

Posted by Sharon Keisha | January 29th, 2010 in Health Info, Medical Advices | No Comments »


Change the time not only means more time of daylight also affects our body. Malaise, changes in appetite, discouragement or lack of sleep are some of the symptoms.

This is a change to which we must adapt because, unconsciously, we alter our habits. Change an hour can be a process of adaptation of three to five days of changes.

The time change between summer and winter is comparable to jet lag, not as sharp but we must conform. The biological clock is disturbed with the dislocations in light reception. Time is changed to regulate light, which acts as a stimulus for the release of some hormones that are activated upon awakening. These can be altered cause insomnia.

Depending on each person can fully adapt to the new schedule up to five days. A single hour is not usually very traumatic for the body but it is important to monitor the first few days sleeping hours and the food we eat.

Some changes we can experience

The time changes affect in particular, who have an unwieldy structure into the biological and the psycho. Also those who are subject to engage in very hard times.

In sensitive individuals can affect this change result in irritation of the skin, changes in sleep or mood disorders mood.

The alterations that we depend upon our bodies suffer. The central nervous system may manifest with symptoms of drowsiness, irritability, difficulty with attention, concentration and memory.

We can feel fatigued, with less energy, malaise or note that despite the effort, our productivity is lower.

May also experience drastic mood swings coming to depression.
The most common digestive disorders are lack of appetite during the day, and increased hunger at night. This can increase the secretion of gastric juice.

The most viable if we see this change affects us is recommended to start to take her vows the day before the time change so we would not think too many conditions on the same day and consecutive. Especially if the next day he has to work.

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Neck Pain

Posted by Sharon Keisha | January 28th, 2010 in Health Info, Neck Pain | No Comments »


The cervical (neck pain) is pain that is located from base of neck to the binding of the skull. Subsequent to a large extent, people who spend much time sitting down, especially performing clerical and, above all, adopting bad posture.

According to clinical practice there are three types of simple neck pain as the pathogenesis and evolution: acute neck pain or stiffness, neck pain subacute and chronic neck pain.

The first is of short duration, only a few days. Appears spontaneously after a fall, a sudden movement of the neck, the cervical area have submitted a draft … usually manifests itself during the night and is accompanied by a limitation of motion of the head.

In the second case the reason may be the same but the duration is longer, from weeks to months. The pain is moderate and establishes slowly.

Finally, chronic neck pain, very frequent in women, is rather mild. The term extends for years, hence its name, and although mobility is not affected it is true that sudden movements generate acute pain impulses.

In case of having any of these three types, especially the third, the specialist will recommend to perform a radiographic examination. The physician’s prescription shall rest, local heat application and a simple analgesics. Before extending the orthopedic surgeon will assess the recipe, especially for chronic pain, mood or psychological circumstances of the patient.

If not refer pain specialist assigns the following tests: cervical spine plain radiography and laboratory tests. If they show any abnormal or unusual results, request: scans, CT or MRI. They are tests that can point to other ailments of that neck pain is not merely a symptom and require other treatments.

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New Elixir of Life in Capsul

Posted by Sharon Keisha | January 27th, 2010 in Food and Nutrition, Health Info, Medical Advices | No Comments »

Do you feel stressed, tired, and that life goes by so fast? Well, apparently there is a new solution: Revidox. It is a natural food supplement whose effects would be comparable to those of an elixir of youth. With Revidox can combat the external signs of age and acting in the deeper layers of the skin, restoring its appearance and brightness preserving hydration firmness and elasticity.

NATURAL SOLUTION
But if you’re not willing to extend your life with scientific capsules, here are some tips to reduce your stress through food.
Some of the anti-stress foods to which you can turn in times of extreme hysteria, which will relieve your stress and keep you from eating junk food, are:

Almonds: their satiating effect will not need to eat plenty, and also to liberate chewing tension.
Avocado: This is a pulpy fruit that gives a feeling of fullness.
Orange: the benefit of this fruit is found in vitamin C, helps reduce tension, blood pressure and cortisone (stress hormone).
Salmon: a fish rich in Omega 3, a substance enemy of stress.
Spinach: vegetables rich in magnesium, a substance that is missing in your body, you may suffer headaches and fatigue.

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Eye Diseases

Posted by Sharon Keisha | January 26th, 2010 in Eye Diseases, Health Info | No Comments »


The group of older individuals have alterations that are proper eye such as presbyopia, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration related to age, as well as ocular manifestations of systemic diseases that are prevalent among this age group (Diabetes mellitus, hypertension pressure).

This time we will discuss the first three being the most common in the elderly.

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is the progressive difficulty related to age that compromises selectively near vision or reading. This condition occurs in almost all individuals over 45 years of progressively and becomes a high near 65. Visual impairment to close due to a progressive stiffness of the lens which is preventing its deformation for focusing on near objects.

This will limit the breadth of focus of the visual apparatus at the expense of near vision.

Treatment of Presbyopia

The correction of presbyopia is made with lenses or convergent positive force that replace the lens diopters that can not accommodate. These lenses are indicated in the fifth decade of life and should be adjusted to higher values to the extent that the lens loses its ability to accommodate.

The maximum force of presbyopia-correcting lenses usually +3.0 or +3.5 diopters, which is the optical power needed for an eye focused at infinity see sharp achieve the objects at the reading distance. Presbyopia can not be considered a pathology, but rather a natural phenomenon which, over time, affects near vision.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a common disease and is the leading preventable cause of blindness worldwide. Vision loss from glaucoma is permanent and irreversible. However, if the disease is detected early, surgical and medical treatment can prevent progression, emphasizing the need for regular checks on the risk population for early diagnosis and treatment (see the related document).

Cataracts

The lens is a transparent biconvex lens, located behind the iris and anterior vitreous. Allows you to adjust the focus of the retinal image according to the focal length of the observed objects. A cataract is a clouding or opacity in the lens gradually transparent. When it reaches a certain magnitude, it obscures the view to interfere with the orderly passage of light rays that form the image on the retina (see related document).

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Walking and Cycling, Keep Living Past 50

Posted by Sharon Keisha | January 25th, 2010 in Health Info, Medical Advices, Walking and Cycling | No Comments »


Cardiovascular health is something that is increasingly affecting women. So far, rates of myocardial infarction occurred mostly in males. This is changing, women are having increasing problems arising from a poor cardiovascular care. The hormone treatments, snuff abuse, a sedentary lifestyle … are wreaking havoc on what doctors prescribe more and more often the same medicine: exercise, specifically cardiovascular exercise.

However, there are several types of cardio and each of them has a recommended age: from 50 are located in places preferably brisk walk and bicycle, if possible, static.

What is aerobic exercise? Get your heart work, which beat faster, so this strengthens and improves muscle pumping blood through the vascular system so that, among other things, get more oxygen from getting into the arteries.

A 75 kg to walk fast for 10 minutes each day and over a mile, spent 550 to 800 calories a day. That is, more or less, we do intake during main meal so with consistency, and seek to walk every day faster is able to maintain good levels of cardiovascular health. But not only managed to improve the health of our heart, also increases flexibility in the legs and can activate blood flow, preventing the appearance of varicose veins. In addition, we will be working against osteoporosis because exercise strengthens bones.

Instead, you should go for a walk about 3 or 4 times a week, from 30 minutes to an hour, with a moderate intensity. It is better not to do during hours that pulls the sun and heat, must wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear and a water bottle and sip.

Another good aerobic exercise is the bicycle. Now there are several versions very cheap and there is no excuse for not practicing a little every day. Those moments that feel like dead in TV viewing are, for example, the right opportunity. While we enjoy our favorite show we do at least a couple of miles at a moderate pace. With half an hour of daily exercise bicycle can significantly improve the physical condition, even if just begun the practice of this exercise. However, we must start slowly, first session of ten minutes, then increase to twenty and finally reach thirty.

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66% of Workers Feel More Stressed Since The Crisis Began

Posted by Sharon Keisha | January 23rd, 2010 in Health Info, Work Stress | No Comments »


Since the crisis began, work stress can breathe better. About 66% of those who have managed to retain his post say their stress level increased from two years ago, a study of the multinational Regus.

In the case of Spain, the grounds, as identified four out of ten employees, is receiving increased pressure to pay more from their leaders. And there are many works that have never used and now, those who keep their job, have to carry the work ‘extra’. The consequence is that not seen on the payroll but physically and emotionally. Spanish employees feel ‘pressured’ by the increased responsibilities that stress causes 41% of respondents. 26% of them suffered from nervousness.

The findings of the survey, conducted in over 11,000 companies in 13 countries are similar in most environments. The fear of downsizing affects more large companies than in SMEs. According to the study authors, “those who stay often face the dual responsibilities with the same conditions and salaries.

For this fear, another study reported that in the past year absence from work have decreased by 39%. Spanish doctors have found that the average length of a drop has increased from 28 to 15 days, but also report more cases of anxiety diagnosis.

Stress also varies depending on the job to be carried out. The largest number of people affected by stress occurs in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, at 65%. Workers in shops have the lowest rate, 52%.

The stress varies by country

The Regus Business Tracker study shows that the country has more stress is China, affecting 86% of employees in the East. In Germany and Holland enjoy a better life stress affecting the 48 and 47% respectively

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Reduces Pain With The Proper Bag

Posted by Sharon Keisha | January 22nd, 2010 in Health Info, Medical Advices, Reduces Pain | No Comments »

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Do you often back pain, neck or shoulders? Do not blame the chair in the office or weekend cleaning, because in many cases it comes down to how we carry our bag. From the size and type of strips to the way you wear could affect your body. Follow these tips if you want to improve your posture and forget about the pain:

  1. For portfolios with broad bands: less expensive bags usually have wide straps and allow you to better distribute the weight. Also, keep in mind for those who come with added padding on the part that goes over the shoulder.
  2. Exercise of neck and shoulders can help your body prevent the pain that we cause our bags if you do some exercises regularly muscle in the neck and shoulders. For example: stay standing erect with arms outstretched in front of you. Then push it back like you’re rowing. Lift your shoulders at once and repeat ten times for each arm. “Think small portfolios: little by little has become fashionable to impose small bags of the 90s. Health experts recommend this accessory because it is small and allows us to carry little weight. In addition, the overall weight is distributed in the center, allowing your muscles loaded with him and not your back or shoulders.
  3. Rebate weight: many experts suggest that women we tend to carry more weight than you really need in our bags. So use for cleaning, eliminates everything that does not need from your portfolio and seeks to reduce weight. Recommend that the portfolio weight does not exceed the kilo.
  4. Change positions: most women have a favorite handbag, but it is advisable to change from time to time to allow our body continually loaded with the same weight or the same position. They also advise changing the portfolio shoulders and hands every five minutes so we would not cut the blood circulation in the arms.
  5. Consider a knapsack, if you have to carry much weight you may want to regain use of the backpack because it will help alleviate back pain.
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Lumbar Belts Relieve Back Pain

Posted by Sharon Keisha | January 21st, 2010 in Back Pain, Health Info, Medical Advices | No Comments »

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Back pain and musculoskeletal are a major cause of discomfort for work. Long hours sitting at the computer with little rest, awkward postures, the movements are performed poorly at home and work, lack of exercise and support specific therapeutic activities for back, neck and lower back have led many to opt for the use of belts to try to alleviate lower back pain.

A study in Holland has stopped quantify the use of lumbar belts and their effectiveness has been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. For this, the research team tested several models of belts in a group of employees of a company of health services and home cleaning. The study involved 360 people who claimed back pain and they corroborate the medical reports submitted. All participants received advice on healthy work habits and a group was provided with a lumbar belt, which should be the days when they thought they could have back pain.

The study’s conclusion was that lumbar supports may be an added valuable new strategies for preventing back pain in the workplace. This statement assumes that the volunteers who wore the belt were on average five fewer days of back pain each month and resulted, after a year of pain in 72 days. But those who only received the advice of experienced labor pain prevention 124 days.

Lumbar belts have long being used in orthopedic and muscular therapy, but had not yet undertaken any study of effectiveness. They are usually made in elastic material and are of various types depending on what area you want to try, if you need more or less compression.

Are mostly used by men as they hoard professions in which lifting is more common. However, in the elderly is becoming increasingly widespread use. There are several homes on the market that specialized in this product is sold mostly in stores in orthopedics, drugstores and pharmacies.

The reinforcing especially the lower back are those bands crossed bands in the back area.

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