About 15 years ago in medicine appears the concept of immune nutrition and researchers began to study the impact of different products on the work of the body’s defense system. As our immunity begins to form in the womb of the mother and finally matures to 12 our 14th year, it was logical to make the conclusion that its strength depends on the particular diet during this period. When a child is born, it is virtually sterile and intestines from the food during the first hours, days and months of his life depends on his immunity. It is in the gut barrier is preventing the penetration of viruses, fungi and parasites. Bacteria perform a protective function and if they are sufficiently inhibit harmful flora. The first population of bacteria was at the time of birth by tribal ways. Therefore it is very important in this period the woman to be strong. Bacteria within the body of a child with milk. It contains prebiotics – substances contributing to the development of their own microfloar in the intestines of the child. A few drops of milk immediately after birth are a kind of vaccination against infections and viruses. Ideally the child receives breast milk throughout the first year of life. Pediatricians advise at least 6-months old child should not be feeding and not even give him water because it gets everything you need through breast milk. The introduction of other products in the diet can cause problems with lactation.
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In recent years, yoga is becoming more widespread and fashionable occupation. Thousands of people around the world are keen on yoga and began to practice, although few of them to do it properly and actually know what it is. There are several generally accepted among the public present – for some kind of gymnastics with bizarre postures and exercises, for others it is a strange meditation, and some even think that yoga is based on religious principle, like a sect. The truth is that the yogi is a way of life which seeks to achieve harmony between body, mind and soul. That is why in the practice of yoga using a variety of techniques, often not understood. Yoga is not directly connected with religion, but often people who engage in this activity are due to their internal religious and spiritual harmony highly. The reason for mysticism, which is shrouded yoga is probably rooted in the fact that the ancient Indian scientists have jealously guarded their techniques and are dedicated to teaching only selected people. Over the years, this doctrine is increasingly global and the yield spread popularity. Today there are people who practice yoga for health, sport, relaxation and mental balance or simply because they are interesting. The main aim of yoga is to reach maximum self-awareness and control over himself. One of the most popular yoga, gyro many Yogi, Paramahamsa Satyananda yoga explained as follows: “Since ancient times yoga belongs to people.Tova is the most precious treasure, owned by the people. Human being is composed of body, mind and soul. Possession to his body, to lead his mind to discover the great mysteries of the soul and to reach a balance between these three states of existence – physical, mental and spiritual, that is yoga.
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Unhealthy diet leads to a lack of energy, constant fatigue and accumulation of toxins. Other factors that lower energy are: dehydration, overeating, irregular meals, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, stress and sleepless. Our body needs foods that accelerate metabolism and maintain steady, as blood sugar and energy. By adding a full sleep and increased physical activity, you will immediately regain its vitality. At the beginning fitness will make you tired, but will gradually start to feel more energetic because of the flow of endorphins which are released from the body during exercise. Although energy is obtained also from proteins and fats, the majority coming from carbohydrates. They are more easily converted into glucose – the fuel used for energy. But no sense just to increase carbohydrates to increase your energy, as this will affect blood sugar levels. Eat at regular intervals, combining protein with carbohydrates and fats at every meal. This will maintain stable blood sugar by slowing the digestive process, will allow your body to “burn” carbohydrates as fuel and to procure the necessary substances from other foods. The pace at which carbohydrate foods release glucose in blood is measured by glycemic index (GI) and influences the level of energy. Glycemic index classification of foods high hydrate from 0 to 100. The higher is the GI, the faster your blood sugar rises. Foods with low GI (cereals – brown rice, oats, rye, whole grains, legumes, yogurt, raw fruits and vegetables) released its sugars more slowly and have to draw a large part of our diet. With high GI foods are low in fiber, processed sugar products, which consist of highly digestible sugars – candy, chocolate, biscuits, honey, sweetened cornflakes, dried fruit, white bread and white rice.
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Today medicine is definite that in humans there is nothing superfluous. This applies to the appendix and tonsils. After 12 years of age tonsils reduce their size but by the age of 20 years, they completely vestigial since grown organism no longer needs the extra protection from infection. But sometimes when the children grow and tonsils form adenoids that some specialists are trying to heal, while others – removed. According to chronic inflammation in the tonsils is dangerous in that he often goes into other bodies and striking vessels, heart and kidneys. Expanded and inflamed tonsils causing problems with hearing, breathing, may suffer, and diction. Even more dangerous is when the organism adenoids cause disturbances in the circulation of the cranial cavity, nocturia or bronchial asthma. In these cases, the tonsils must be removed. Adenoids sometimes mistakenly considered to be a childhood disease that can disappear with age. But by then the child can be changed so as to render it beyond recognition, ie known to be formed. adenoid’s type person, characterized by a narrow skull and permanently half-open mouth. Upper teeth grow correctly, the lower jaw is protruding, but talking is over nose.
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The easiest and most useful way to preserve the shape is to eat less, nutritionists advise. However, this has nothing to do with starvation – it is sufficient to comply with certain rules and simply not overloading the stomach.
1. Get up from the table with a feeling of slight hunger.
2. Eat sitting down. If you eat right, likely to eat more food is greater.
3. You can opt out of the ample lunch or dinner, but not by lunch. Oatmeal as will maintain your sense of fullness throughout the day.
4. If not satisfied with a meal three times daily between meals eat mostly fruit.
5. To forget about nutrition still 1-2 hours, drink a half cup of decoction of parsley or rinse your mouth with a decoction of mint.
6. Gentle compote of figs or prunes stomach. Pour half a kilo of fruit with 3 liters of water and boil them until evaporate to 2.5 liters. Received infusion can drink half a glass before each meal.
7. Teaspoons dried skimmed milk will save everyone “died of starvation.
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Long working hours and extra hours spent at work are borne more heavily than women and have more harmful effects on health of the fair sex, according to research by British scientists from Cambridge University (University of Cambridge). As a result of increased stress in the workplace, more women smoke cigarettes, drink more coffee and consume harmful food. Interesting findings of the study is that both men and women drink less alcohol when they have to work a lot. In women, however, increases the desire for more abundant and unhealthy eating. Experts say that women who work longer, eat less calorie and fat foods and less engaged in physical exercise, women smokers smoke more cigarettes, while the length of working day does not affect focused on sport for men, the number of cigarettes smoked or tried their coffee. A group of scientists led by Prof. Daryl O’Connor (Daryl O `Connor) have been studied in particular the impact of stress on the nutritional behavior. It turns out that the events causing the most stress – prepare for a manifestation, a meeting with the boss, behind schedule, compel women are more likely to eat between meals, as logically prefer foods that satisfy your appetite quickly.
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With the onset of colder autumn days significantly increased the amount of colds and infectious diseases. How to strengthen your immunity and to resist cold?
1. Take vitamins
Vitamin C is needed to stimulate the body’s defense mechanism. His shortage inevitably leads to susceptibility to disease. Many vitamin C contained in citrus fruit, kiwi, red pepper, fresh fruits and vegetables. If you or your doctor decide, take a multivitamin or extra vitamin C tablets. Other important vitamins for immunity are those of group C, contained mostly in meat, fish and eggs. Brewer’s yeast also enhances immunity. Propolis has a toning and regenerative property.
2. Saltwater nasal
Spray with sea water (twice daily – morning and evening) use in the treatment of fever, but is useful for prevention of colds, flu and viral diseases.
3. Wash your hands often to
Viruses causing colds are highly contagious and is transmitted most often through the hands. The easiest way is to catch the places where they congregate or pass by many people. Viruses live for hours on the surface of objects. Suffice it to adhere to dirty your hands and breathe in the nose to get infected.
4. Dress with warm clothes
If you frost your feet or hands, hurry them warm. Other parts of the body at that time receive less blood, therefore less protective blood cells able to resist the virus. Cover your nose with a scarf and his mouth in cold weather. Protective cells work best at temperatures around 37 degrees and icy breath of air will reduce the activity of the immune system.
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Although the feet are one of the most visible body parts (especially for male eyes), they need daily care – just like brushing your teeth. To keep your feet in optimum condition is not sufficient to keep only the elementary rules of hygiene. Are needed special care at least from time to time without necessarily attending a beauty salon. Cuticles around nails require periodic coating of a special tool to soften them, to make it easier to be removed. The feet should be spread with softening and moisturizing cream, and then massaged. It is necessary to use tools that are designed specifically for feet and have a number of specific properties – anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, softening, etc. People often visit a sauna and swimming pool, should benefit and means to counteract the emergence of fungi, because high temperatures and humidity promote the development of infection. Nails should be trimmed regularly (at least once every 2 weeks) using a nail or nail-cutter. Corners must be rounded to no shave the skin. If necessary they can pile and with colorless nail polish that protects nails from fungus and mechanical damage.
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Some believe that healthy teeth should be washed after each meal, but this is not true. Only two hours after feeding on the teeth begin to form a coating. If he is not removed in 12 hours, this place begins to form tartar. The Dental Insurance Blog reported about research of English Dentists. Tartar can cause gum inflammation, increased mobility of teeth and unpleasant smell in the mouth. Moreover, it contributes to the development of caries. The easiest way to preserve the health of your teeth and gums is regular cleaning of the teeth (n less than twice daily), rinsing the mouth with special fluids, the use of sutures for teeth. Oral hygiene will be most effective, if their choice of toothpaste, toothbrush, etc., consult a dentist. In addition to the rules of personal hygiene, twice a year to visit a dentist for examination and prophylactic removal of tartar. Do not delay this visit – every one of the problems associated with the gums and teeth discovered at an early stage, be treated much easier, and much cheaper.
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The scars on the skin are different – some of them are harmless, while others – not so much. Moles, and spots of birth, which have a common name nevi, occur on the skin where there is accumulation of cells that produce melanin – dark pigment. Where will mole, what will be their color and size of certain genes. Moles are not as harmless as they seem at first glance, because in theory at least each of them can be “reborn” in melanoma. Pigmentation may be of different shapes and sizes. They occur more frequently in women as a result of radiation or sunburn. There are other reasons for their occurrence: pregnancy, application of creams, which are not suitable for your skin. Pigmentation is more common in people with olive skin and black hair. Freckles are also pigmented spots, but yellow-brown. The reason for their occurrence is melanin. The most commonly encountered in speckle white people with light hair. Most of them occur at 3-4 years of age, developed mostly in the skin of the face and are particularly noticeable in the sunshine. At about the age of 40 of them begin to disappear. They do not harm health and the removal is justified only cosmetic purposes. White spots (vitiligo) are contrasted with moles and occur on those areas of the skin with no melanin. Not yet discovered regularities in their appearance and location.
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