February 6th, 2010
Causes of Diabetes:
Apparently there is a strong hereditary factor that predisposes to both types of diabetes. However, as with many hereditary factors the presence of environmental factors may provide adequate conditions for this bias manifests itself or on the contrary can help prevent the condition occurring. Obesity and excessive consumption of fats are precipitating factors in type II diabetes. It is suspected that in both types of diabetes, but particularly on type I autoimmune processes may be involved. These are processes in which immune system cells that attack should be aimed at viruses or bacteria, they attack our own body.
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February 6th, 2010
Calcium is an essential mineral for the body since both important roles in metabolism, as in muscle contraction and the formation of structures, so we should not encourage shortcomings, but to promote coverage of the recommended daily allowance.
To cover the amount of calcium 1000 mg daily in a middle-aged adult, it is necessary to include various foods in certain quantities that the body can use this mineral to the specific functions and thus away from the chances of gaps. Here’s what foods and quantities you can cover the amount of calcium throughout the day.
For about 1000 mg calcium daily as part of a varied and balanced diet, you eat the following foods:
* 1 cup whole milk or skim.
* 1 large 200g yoghurt approximately
* 1 piece of semi-hard cheese, partially cured
* 1 serving of pasta and / or vegetables
* 1 serving of meat
* 1 / 2 whole egg
* 4 servings of bread
* 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
It is clear that if any of these foods we consume, we can add calcium to the diet with the help of nuts, sardines in oil, or more milk.
But as we see, with a varied and balanced diet, because we do not have to be at risk for calcium deficiency, but respecting the quantities of each food group can acquire the necessary daily dose of the mineral.
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February 5th, 2010
The passage of time, the sun, pollution, stress, sleepless nights among many other factors cause our skin to pay expensive bills, either on the face or anywhere in the body. Sure in some cases must have noticed that there are areas that have darkened face and look like ugly stains that ruin our natural beauty.
For it is important that you consider some tips that will help reduce these unwanted marks, whether dark circles, sun spots, freckles, among others, and skin look clearer than they have.
Just keep in mind that:
One of the most horrible marks on her face is at the bottom of the eyes, dark circles so famous and hated, those black stains that make us look like raccoons can decrease the intensity if you place frozen potato slices in each eye. You have to leave until heated, indicating that you have to change the potato slices. Must repeat this 3 times, then remove the traces of potato with a glass of water ice.
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February 5th, 2010
The fear of food poisoning has made many parents are more aware of the dangers of poor hygiene in all aspects of food. Saying goes that the best way to win a war is avoided.
That’s what happens with bacteria. Sanitation and hygiene are the best strategies and tactics to combat them. These attacks before they penetrate the human body. In this field the weapons are usually simple and inexpensive. And the very effective fighter. When preparing food, one must:
Tips to clean out the food of children and babies
- Wash hands, surfaces and utensils with water (preferably hot) and plenty of soap. This includes food stores, even the fridge, because some bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes can grow slowly at refrigerator temperatures. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 4th, 2010
The snuff not only aggravates asthma but may be a direct cause of the disease, according to results of recent research. Smokers are 33% more likely to have asthma than those who do not smoke. And for women the situation is much worse, because in them the risk of developing this disease increases by 138% and 143%.
A team from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health was obtained for the first time, consistent evidence indicating that snuff itself can cause asthma.
The results of the study, published in ‘European Respiratory Journal, show that both smokers and former smokers are more likely to be asthmatic than those who never had the habit, indicating that the effects of nicotine on the body remain over time. In fact, even former smokers have higher risk of contracting the disease (49%) than those who continue to smoke (33%). Read the rest of this entry »
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February 3rd, 2010
You may have recently started your exercise routine, but lack of power to exercise yourself you need to spend or not to maximize the physical training. Pay attention to the amount of water you drink and remember that only a correct combination between sport and hydration you will achieve the expected results.
Dehydration begins long before the thirst seizes you. When this happens your blood not only lose fluid, your whole body is lost unbalanced minerals and limiting the flow of oxygen to the brain. The result leads to tiredness and loss of concentration.
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February 3rd, 2010
All we see or we have ever been affected by problems in our life and acne pimples. It is a problem that generally does not escape anyone, not only in juvenile or adolescent phase, but also these skin conditions can occur and affect people of any age and lifestyle.
There are many reasons that can be displayed causes acne and pimples. Some triggers may be a poor or inappropriate diet or poor hygiene. We have always thought that sugar and fat foods are often the cause of these abnormalities in the skin. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 2nd, 2010
The bone is strengthened or weakened, depending on whether it does or does not exercise and the type of exercise performed. Other influences are food, nutritional supplements such as soy isoflavones, sunlight exposure, heredity and age. The areas mainly involved with bone demineralization are the lumbar vertebrae and the upper end of the femur. This is mainly due to the predominance of trabecular bone or spongy bone on the compact. Since trabecular bone is influenced by mechanical forces it is subjected, a sure way to accelerate bone loss is inactive bedridden. The way to increase bone density is exercise.
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February 2nd, 2010
Do you like chocolate?
Are you afraid to chocolate?
“Style”, says that several studies have found that black chocolate (for example), helps lower blood pressure in hypertensive and also has a protective effect against other diseases for their antioxidant effects.
Despite all the myths surrounding this delicacy, research on the properties of chocolate have concluded that cocoa, which is a type of antioxidant, is responsible at the time of maintaining a healthy blood pressure (it’s good for the heart), consumption is perhaps the best experience, however, to have better effect should choose black, is without milk and in small quantities. But we know more about this rich food that is more than just a whim.
Several investigations have been uncovered and the doubts about the protective role of containing chocolate cake cocoa cake (the ground and call it sold cocoa) and chocolate against cardiovascular disease. Read the rest of this entry »
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