Tips for Health

Probiotics for diarrhea in antibiotic treatment

Viliyana FIlipova — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:00:40 +0000

One of the side effects of taking antibiotics is diarrhea. The meta-analysis of 63 clinical trials concluded that treatment with probiotics significantly reduced the expression of diarrhea as a side effect of antibiotic therapy. Providing the body with probiotics illness requiring treatment that can reduce by 42% the risk of unpleasant disorder is mentioned in an article in Journal of the American Medical Association on May 9.
The antibiotics cause diarrhea in 30% of cases of admission for patients who sabotage treatment. The probiotics play an important role in the recovery of the intestinal place during and after antibiotic therapy. Maintaining the balance between beneficial and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms in this environment provides a healthy low pH. The lower pH is favorable for the development of non-pathogenic microorganisms, such as bifido- and lacto-bacterias that emit specific antimicrobial substances and improve the body’s immunity. The meta-analysis includes 82 clinical trials in 57 of the application which is used only lacto-bacterias or in combination with other probiotics such as bifido-bacterias through a vein in antibiotic therapy. The remaining yeast is taken as a dietary supplement.
Sixty three of these trials involving a total of nearly 12 000 patients with documented lower risk of diarrhea due to probiotics, in both children and adults. Finding a way to determine the individual risk of diarrhea in patients taking antibiotics, given that it exists only in a minority of patients could make the application of probiotics to standard antibiotic treatment for certain diseases in the form of mandatory supportive therapy, say researchers.

Meningitis disease

Viliyana FIlipova — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:37:04 +0000

The meningitis disease in children is caused mainly by viruses and bacteria, rarely by fungus. The disease is an inflammation of the meninges, when extended to brain tissue refers to the meningles of the brain. Usually it is the result of another infection and occurs through transmission of viruses or bacteria, either directly or through blood as a complication. Viral meningitis is serous and run relatively mild while bacterial pustules are severe clinical picture. Viral meningitis occur mainly as a complication of viral infections, including rubella, measles and mumps when the immune system is unable to cope with infection. Pus causing meningitis vary ages. Infants and very young infants. The most frequently attacked by group B streptococci, E. coli, the larger of Haemophilus influenza, meningococcal infection. It is not unusual, about 25% of people carry this bacterium without ill or suffer from minor illnesses, upper respiratory tract. For unknown reasons (probably immune failure) in some people causes meningococcal sepsis, which occurs with the involvement of the cardiovascular system, adrenal gland, appear haemorrhagic rash, temperature and blood pressure are critically low and the patient can die in a few hours. Fortunately, this happens very rarely, Bulgaria is a country with the least sacrifice of meningococcus. If you have good images of the disease and the main symptoms of meningitis disease you will be able to diagnose the infection from the first stages and to contact a doctor even during the first symptoms.
The infection occurs by a sick person or a healthy air contaminants drip time of spray when coughing, sneezing,. Spray infection from patient end of the incubation period (time from infection to first symptoms of disease), which is 3-4 days to a week during sickness and healing period, which lasts about two weeks. Which does not mean that in contact with ill surely get sick. On the contrary, unlike other diseases such as chickenpox, the probability of disease is quite small. Of meningococcal meningitis is most often ill children from 6 months to five years, also during puberty. Most often the disease occurs during the autumn-winter-spring season. Mortality in meningococcal meningitis is 1%, but ultra sepsis increases to 30-40%. There is no lasting immunity after pulled through.
In any case the disease is one of the most dangerous and affecting mostly the children in early age.

Alarming symptoms during pregnancy

Viliyana FIlipova — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:03:28 +0000

In the nine months of pregnancy, changes occur in a woman’s body that make her frequently to ask what is normal and what is not and whether you should consult with their obstetrician. For some mothers the slightest pain is cause for panic and visit the doctor’s office. At the other extreme are women who ignore potentially dangerous symptoms, considering them as a normal part of pregnancy. In fact distinguish dangerous from the normal signals of pregnancy is sometimes difficult even for specialists. So when in doubt, always better to consult your doctor.
Bleeding
Bleeding from the vagina can mean many different things. For example: if you bleed heavily and experiencing severe pain and cramps in the abdomen during the first trimester, it may be a symptom of ectopic pregnancy, experts explain. Tubal (ectopic) pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus. The condition can be life threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Major bleeding accompanied by cramping, can be a sign of threatened abortion in the first or early second quarter. During the third trimester of pregnancy the same symptoms may be caused by detachment of the placenta from the underlying uterine lining. Regardless of the type and severity of bleeding during pregnancy, it is a symptom that should not be overlooked lightly and requires medical attention – the experts are unanimous. They call if you notice blood in the vagina, can not wait, and to consult as early as possible with a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology.
Severe nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting may be part of a normal pregnancy. However, they must be addressed, especially if they hamper the normal diet. In these cases the risk of dehydration and deficiency of nutrients is increased many times and they are a serious threat to both mother and fetus.
Baby activity decreased significantly
If the baby does not move as actively as before, this may mean that it does not receive enough oxygen and nutrients to the placenta. But how do you know that? Relatively safe and effective test is the following: First, drink a cold drink or eat something. Then lie on one side to provoke movements of the fetus. Counting Rita may also help. Although there is no optimal or critical number of movements should generally feel 10 or more kicks for two hours. Otherwise, call as soon as possible to their physician.
Early in the third quarter contraction
Contractions can be a symptom of premature birth. There are so-called real and false contractions that often mislead expectant mothers. False, also known as Braxton Hicks (Braxton-Hicks) contractions are unpredictable, irregular and not increase its power and intensity. They will disappear within an hour or taking more fluids. In contrast, real contractions after about 10 minutes after another and each rule is stronger than the last. Council of specialists is not risk if you suspect that something wrong is happening – to consult a doctor.
Constant and severe headaches, abdominal pain, visual disturbances, and swelling in the second and third trimesters
These symptoms may be caused by a condition called preeclampsia. It is characterized by high blood pressure and elevated protein in urine and most often develops after the 20th week of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is dangerous and must be treated promptly.

Feeding in anemia disease

Viliyana FIlipova — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:25:08 +0000

During Anemia there are decreased number of red blood cells and the amount of blood pigment hemoglobin in them. The hemoglobin is the pigment in the blood, which contains iron and transports oxygen from lungs to cells and carbon dioxide from cells to the lungs. There are various reasons, which can cause anemia disease: fewer imports of iron in the diet, excessive blood loss or persistent minor bleeding, incomplete absorption of iron from food in the intestines, vitamin deficiency (B12 and others.).
In anemia due to deficiency of hemoglobin, which is most often the first signs are fatigue, physical weakness, headache, dizziness, sometimes shortness of breath, problems with cardiovascular activity. May occur sores in the corners of the mouth, splitting the lips without any reason, thinning and brittle nails. Pale skin does not always accompany the anemia that is characteristic of a severe case of anemia.
In iron deficiency anemia the body can not produce enough hemoglobin. Most women lose iron during their monthly cycle that necessitates the consumption of foods with high iron content (Fe).
Typically anemia is treated quickly and successfully with medication, but their effect is significantly strengthened by regular consumption of fruit and vegetables, which collect the necessary anti-anemia factors (iron, manganese, copper, etc..) In an appropriate and easy to use and intake form.
In iron deficiency anemia fruits and vegetables can be extremely helpful.
Iron content in mg per 100 g of fruits:
Apple – 2.9; pear – 3,0, quince – 3.0; cherry – 2,0 cherry – 2.0; plum – 15.0; Apricot – 4.8; peach – 5.0; dogwood – 4.1; grapes – 7.0; hips – 10.0; Strawberry – 9.0; orange – 15.0, -15.0 tangerine, lemon – 17.0, -18.0 banana, fig – 32 0.
Apple, except that it contains iron and facilitates its absorption from other sources and imported as medicine.
In fruits also contain certain quantities of manganese (raspberry – 4.6 mg). No less important is consisting copper: currants – 1.0 mg, Raspberry – 0.83 mg; strawberry – 0.45 mg and others.
Iron, manganese and copper also contain vegetables: salad, beetroot and other colored carrots, spinach, nettle, radishes and turnips, lentils, peas, cucumbers and more.
Foods with anemia are more: eggs, fish, seafood, cheese, beef liver, whole grain bread and whole wheat flour products.

Peppermint oil is a burst of freshness and health

Viliyana FIlipova — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:44:38 +0000

The peppermint oil, which is extracted from the peppermint plant is one of the oldest herbal medicines used in traditional medicine. Many people find the taste of mint nice and tasty. The peppermint oil is now added in many industrial products because of their intrinsic chemical properties. We can find it in drugs, gels, shampoos, toothpaste, mouthwash, repellents, sucking on candy, cigarettes, ice cream, chewing gum, herbal teas. Scientifically proven that peppermint oil helps relieve many common ailments and complaints. Recent studies show significant positive results in the ability of the mint to treat some processes typical of the development of various diseases.
The peppermint oil is well known and popular for its fresh flavor. It contains chemicals Menton, menthol and mint. Rich in vitamin C and A and also contains large amounts of the minerals manganese, potassium and copper. These unique chemical and nutritional properties of peppermint oil make it ideal for antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispazmodichna, antibacterial and anelgetichna use.
Health Benefits of Peppermint Oil:
• Relieves headaches
Applying a few drops of peppermint oil on a handkerchief and inhaled the scent of it demonstrably helps to relieve headaches. Another option is to massage the forehead, temples and neck with a few drops of oil to reduce symptoms.
• Useful for mouth and teeth
Peppermint oil is added to toothpaste and mouthwash due to its antibacterial properties. It helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease and contributes to the whiteness of teeth. Mentonat helps to deal with bad breath. If we hurt his tooth and kapnem few drops of peppermint oil, it will help relieve the pain. Preparing a solution of a few drops of oil with water and rinsing the mouth with the mixture is a good method of maintaining excellent oral hygiene.
• For digestive problems
Shown Peppermint oil supports healthy digestion, prevents bloating, nausea, diarrhea, heartburn and flatulence. It relieves stomach muscles and digestive system and effectively used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, stomach ulcers and stomach pain.
• For a healthy urinary tract
Peppermint oil helps fight infections, making it especially useful in preventing and treating urinary tract infections.

Find out what you are looking for within five to ten minutes

Viliyana FIlipova — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:11:05 +0000

These days ovulation tests, pregnancy tests and menopause tests can all be performed at home without the need to wait at a doctor’s surgery for results. Thanks to registered online clinics in the UK, you may purchase test kits to provide rapid results so that you are able to monitor your health more effectively. With the help of pregnancy test strip, ovulation test strip and menopause test strip diagnosis of a particular health condition can be done in a matter of minutes; without having to wait for a doctor’s appointment to get your results.
Pregnancy Test:
A pregnancy test strip is available in three different types, namely, Pregnancy Midstream Single Test, the Pregnancy Midstream Twin Test, and the Pregnancy Strip Twin Test. Each of these steps needs to be performed in the same manner. You simply need to collect your urine sample in a dry, clean container and then dip the pregnancy test strip in it. The test will be able to tell you whether you are pregnant or not within three minutes to five minutes by changing color.
Ovulation Test
The main function of an ovulation test strip is to find out the best stage for you to conceive. It works almost in the same way as the pregnancy checking strip. However, the only difference is that the tip of the strip will change colour to indicate when the best time to conceive is. Compared to a pregnancy test, an ovulation test strip takes a bit more time (ten minutes) to provide you with the desired results. If the change in the strip occurs after 15 minutes you shouldn’t take it into consideration.
Menopause Test
A menopause test strip helps a woman to find out the actual stage of menopause so that she’ll be able to know whether she needs to consult her doctor for further treatment. A menopausal woman is more likely have more follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in her blood than the desired limit. If traces of the hormone are found in your blood more than the desired limit, it’s an indication that menopause may have started; consequently, you should speak to your doctor about what your next step should be.

What is Malaria disease

Viliyana FIlipova — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:38:26 +0000

Malaria is one of the most common infectious diseases known since antiquity. It is the most important tropical disease causing high mortality. During the period 1855 – 1923 year recorded the largest pandemic of malaria. The cause of malaria (Plasmodium malariae) was founded in 1880 by French military surgeon A. Laveran. Over the past 50 years of last century, many countries around the world, the incidence of malaria is limited or completely eradicated, but recently there has been deterioration in a malarial environment.
According to WHO, malaria is a serious health problem for more than 100 countries worldwide, half of whom are in Africa with a population of about 2400 million people (40% of the total population of the earth). Each year, register for 300-500 million clinical cases of malaria, over 90% of them are in Africa, in areas located south of the Sahara. Annually, malaria causes the deaths of 1.1 to 2.7 million people.
The good information about Malaria disease and symptoms will help you to diagnose the disease fast and accurate. The main symptoms of malaria disease are:
• Fever and high temperature
• Headache and Malaise
This process repeats in every 4-6 hours followed by sweating and decrease of the temperature. In the next stages of the disease, the symptoms are:
• Enlarged spleen and liver
• Jaundice
Definitely the disease of malaria is one of the most dangerous and killing most people every year. In any case, people being sick from this disease should be diagnosed and start treatment immediately. The organism of the patient may not withstand the high temperature, which may cause death. In any case the proper diagnosis and the correct treatment will help you to fight the dangerous disease.

What is allergic rhinitis?

Viliyana FIlipova — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:20:03 +0000

Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa, which may be caused by different agents. Based on the causes rhinitis is divided into:
Allergic – inflammation caused by a particular allergen, characterized by runny nose, nasal congestion, nasal itching and sneezing. Depending on the duration of allergenic exposure, they are divided into:
- seasonal allergic rhinitis – hay fever
- perennial allergic rhinitis
- Occupational allergic rhinitis
Infectious rhinitis:
- acute infectious rhinitis – it’s viral with secondary bacterial infection.
- chronic infectious rhinitis – when symptoms over 8-12 weeks and often affect the sinuses.
Other rhinitis (non-allergic and non-infectious):
- idiopathic – it is perennial with an unknown cause. It can be provoked by cold air and negative emotions.
- rhinitis with nasal polyps – meeting with asthma and intolerance to aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) NSAIDs intolerance without asthma, chronic infectious rinosinuit
- professional non-allergic
- hormonal – during pregnancy and puberty, thyroid dysfunction
- medicated – prolonged use of nose drops, sniffing cocaine, use of different drugs such as blood pressure lowering drugs, oral contraceptives, NSAIDs
- rhinitis induced by food – for example, chronic consumption of spicy and hot foods and alcohol
- “Emotional” rhinitis – causes of stress and sexual arousal
On the other hand, allergic rhinitis, according to the duration of complaints, is divided into intermittent and persistent, and the severity of symptoms and their impact on quality of life of patients of mild, moderate, heavy, heavy. Mild forms patients have normal sleep and normal daytime activity, sport and entertainment. Normal work and studies, mild symptoms of the disease. In the “moderate-severe” there are one or more of the following features – disturbed sleep, reduced activity during the day, restrictions on the use of sport and leisure, and restrictions in the learning process, distressing symptoms.

Macrobiotic diet

Viliyana FIlipova — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:07:54 +0000

Macrobiotic diet is not just a diet. It is a way of life. If you tempt idea to eat, following natural, organic, plant-based diet (little fish) and Zen-like spirituality perceive in life and in your choice of food, macrobiotic diet, then perhaps it is for you. The originating from Japan, the macrobiotic diet is based on principles that combine Zen Buddhism and Western vegetarian diets. It is much more than a list of recommended foods, because it is based on the spirit which rises beyond lifestyle, attitudes and dietary practices. The word “macrobiotic” comes from Greek and means “long life” or “great life.”
What is the Macrobiotic diet?
The regime of macrobiotic diet supports Eastern philosophy of balancing the food in order to achieve a balance between yin and yang. To achieve this balance, foods are grouped in pairs based on how many are sour, sharp, salty, sweet or bitter. Yin foods are cold, sweet and passive, while yang foods are hot, salty, and aggressive. Some foods are banned because they contain toxins or are too remote from the idea of Zen balance. Early versions of the macrobiotic diet included several stages, which became progressively more restrictive and ended with a diet of brown rice and water – which was considered at the final stage of balance between yin and yang. Today Americanized version is amended vegetarian eating plan.
Although not scientifically proven, a macrobiotic diet of good, nutritious foods can protect you from cancer and other chronic diseases. Practitioners of a macrobiotic diet prefer locally grown natural food prepared and eaten in the traditional way – baked, boiled or steamed. Many grains, vegetables, beans, fermented soy beans and soups – to which are added small amounts of fish, nuts, seeds and fruit – are the foundation of the menu in this diet. Other natural products may include the coordination of individual needs or during the transition in the diet.
The diet also allows you to eat certain fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants and peppers in limited quantities. Excluded from the diet foods are considered extreme, excessive stimulation or too concentrated and therefore are not suitable for achieving balance. The supplements of vitamins and minerals frowns, but achieve nutritional balance may not be possible without them. Consult a registered dietitian to help you balance your yin and yang and nutritional integrity of the dietary plan. Otherwise it may be that there is a deficit of some important nutrient.
Here is what contains a typical macrobiotic diet:
- Whole grains, especially brown rice: 50-60%;
- Vegetables (and seaweed): 25-30%;
- Beans: 5-10%;
- Fish, nuts, seeds, fruits: 5-20%;
- Soup (made from the above ingredients): 1-2 cups daily.
How it works
Followers of the macrobiotic diet believe that food and food quality affect health, happiness and prosperity. Eating natural food that is closer to the ground and less refined, is healthy for body and soul. One goal is to become more sensitive to the food you eat and how it affects your life. Ultimately, this feeling will raise the quality of life and health.

Calcium is important for your health

Viliyana FIlipova — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:57:20 +0000

The health of teeth and bones depends on calcium – it probably all know. But not everyone knows that only by drinking milk can not obtain the necessary dose of calcium for the body. The calcium is the only trace element daily requirements are not measured in milligrams and grams, and therefore the required rate can not fit in a single tablet. And as for all vitamins and minerals, experts first recommend that they be provided with adequate nutrition.
According to recent recommendations in the period of active growth of the organism required 1.2 g of calcium daily. After 25 years of age the dose is reduced to 0.6 g pregnant but it increased again to 1.2 g, and for nursing mothers even to 1.5 Since this amount of calcium need and women over 50 years to prevent osteoporosis.
Where to get calcium?
Of course, primarily (but not only!) Of milk. To ensure this, however, only daily dose are needed 4-5 cups – they contain just about 1.2 on those who do not like milk remains rich assortment of dairy products: cheese, cheese. Providing the amount of calcium is only half the task. Because unless it be available and should be mastered. This requires vitamin D and sunlight, which increases the synthesis of this vitamin. Therefore, research shows that many Southern people hardly eat dairy, but nevertheless do not suffer from calcium deficiency: thanks to his residence in the sun, their body absorb fully what in the diet. Drink fish oil, eat cod liver and fish at all Stress, experts advise. If you do not like dairy products, you can fill the shortage of calcium, such as use more beans that contain calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
Another good source of calcium are soy products.
Canned fish and meat bone broths are also rich in this mineral, and for dessert the most suitable figs and almonds.
Calcium can save us from:
• Osteoporosis
This severe disease associated with reduced bone density is difficult to cure, but it can be successfully prevented. The basis of prevention stand calcium and exercise. After 40 years worth to visit a sports hall and talk to a doctor for the adoption of preparations containing calcium.
• Hypertension
Hypertension is often caused precisely by the lack of calcium. If your blood has begun to rise for 1-2 weeks on calcium tablets (not more than 1.5 grams per day and the best after consultation with their doctor). If you feel relief, review your diet and increase the amount of calcium through the selection of appropriate foods.
• Colon and pancreas.
According to recent recommendations, people at high risk of these diseases as preventive measures should take preparations containing calcium. Furthermore, they must increase the use of products rich in magnesium and phosphorus