Choosing one or another cosmetic product, of course, we first read the writing on the packaging to find out what type of skin cream is designed accordingly, lotion, gel, mask, etc. More than a century ago, human skin is classified as dry, oily and combination. But in this classification into account only one indicator – the level of fat in the skin. According to modern dermatology, attention must be paid on many other factors: pigmentation, skin color, the presence of lines, etc. Sensitivity plays a major role of the skin, ie its tendency to irritation. If after using the new cream on your skin appear red spots, it’s probably a sign of an allergic reaction. It is so difficult to distinguish allergy from the usual signs of skin sensitivity. In the first case of skin cosmetic reacted immediately and the second – after 3-4 hours. To get rid of nasty red spots, take advantage of soothing mask, and then every day use hypoallergenic cream. To be sure to choose your cosmetic piloting a small area of skin and use it only if there appears a negative reaction. If you suffer from constant redness on the cheeks and nose, probably a widespread disease of the sensitive skin – rosacea. Addressing this problem will help the lilies of chamomile, allantoin, panthenol and vitamin K, which have a soothing effect.
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The successful vacation time is nice, pleasant companion, but certainly they will not get sick from some exotic disease. It is not enough simply to satisfy the requirements of the country, which is going to depart. The official regulations are far from covering all health hazards associated with their atypical for our region diseases. And one of the features in this case is that the body you can not build any immunity against them, ie it is extremely vulnerable.
1. Hepatitis vaccine
The virus is transmitted by dirty hands, contaminated water, products and containers are washed with such water. Infection from the stomach into the bloodstream, reaching the liver. Originally person feels fatigue, nausea and other symptoms typical of poisoning and simple. But unfortunately appears rather surest symptom of Hepatitis – yellowing of the skin. If you are planning a holiday in India or other Asian countries or intend to go in Africa, must make its vaccine. The first dose of it, which is made two weeks before departure will protect you for 6-18 months. The second is introduced after half a year – it will create immunity against hepatitis A for 15-20 years.
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At first glance it seems almost impossible for a sick tooth launch a serious health problem. Medical practice, however, shows just the opposite. Here are some very real cases:
- Middle-aged man was admitted to hospital because of severe pain in the chest and suspected infarct condition. But cardiologists fail to find the cause of pain. Only consultation with the dentist found no problem that the man suffers from granolom and then cure the problem chest pain disappears.
- A woman about 40 years was admitted to the hospital in serious condition with a diagnosis of endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart). Real cause of her condition turns out to be “ordinary” caries. Streptococci, found a favorable environment for development in the patient’s tooth, passing through the blood to the heart.
- Patient complains of atypical long bouts of bronchial asthma. The review has suggested that his condition is due to the patients teeth. After their cure, asthma attacks cease. The reason for the direct link between the patients teeth and similar diseases is often suffer tooth develops a large amount of microbes that are allergen. Falling in the lungs, they may even cause suffocation.
Cases described so far are not really common, but are very indicative of the danger.
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Many people believe that dentistry understand enough to assess the risks of one or another condition of the teeth and mouth. Therefore, there is more widespread “truths” turned into myths associated with the treatment and maintenance of teeth. We offer some of them.
1. Crushed aspirin tablets with alcohol or cotton affixed to the patient’s tooth, immediately remove the pain.
This is not even just a myth, a dangerous delusion. Scheduled chemicals onto the lining, her threaten to burn, which will be added to the toothache, which, of course, will not disappear.
2. Washing your teeth with baking soda is a great whitening agent.
Teeth whitening is a special procedure. Washing soda is equal to the use of sandpaper on teeth. Soda is a hard abrasive, which violates enamel and will soon send the dentist’s office.
3. After removal of tooth mouth should be rinsed as much as possible with more frequent disinfection solutions.
Rinsing is necessary, but better solution is to be retained in the mouth. If too often wash the wound can be washed clotted blood, which ensures the successful healing. So it is better this place is not touched at all and treated for 2-3 days.
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For many years it is known that the mind affects your health. Many diseases start from the head and say your thoughts. The maryland psychologist made a study with 10 persons, with different mental problems, who realized different reactions over some illness. To improve the health situation, the best and tested method to improve their mental health and to adjust to think positively. Here are some guidelines that can help you see things correctly, ie that the glass in front of you is actually not half empty and half full.
1. Most negative thoughts occur because of incorrect interpretation of a given situation.
However, whether the facts are cause for pessimism you are correct? Really judge other equitable? Can you imagine the worst, having no basis in fact to think that way? Try to change its attitude towards people and things in a positive direction.
2. Keep a diary of his thoughts.
It noted the basic thoughts and circumstances that provoke them. For example, if you are angry at the office, consider why and save it. Think of the emotional reaction. It would help if the research in what situations cause you negative or positive reactions. Regularly re-read the diary to outline the picture of your emotions and make self whether more positive person.
3. Change your ideas.
By developing the way you imagine different things will feel much better for ourselves and life.
For example, if you offended your partner, imagine that he is a child who needs a hug. If you feel annoyed by the behavior of a colleague, imagine it with a funny hat. If the weather is horrible, imagine a sunny day.
4. One way to achieve long-term positive attitude is to ask ourselves why do you think negatively.
Whether you are afraid of what might happen in your life – to be forwarded from a friend to lose his job, to be split with your partner? The answer is to stand face to face with fear and imagine what you did and how you would cope if something really happened. Once stand to fear, it will automatically find it less scary and you will feel more confident to deal with.
5. Constructive use of language can eliminate negative thoughts. Learn the words you use. Instead of thinking: “I can not tell you:” I “. Instead of saying sorry, say that next time I’ll do it. Rather than think this is horrible, think of the possibilities contained in the given situation.
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Of course today is to speak and write more about the importance of stress on health. Studies are exported fresh evidence that excessive pressure does not determine our only bad mood. Can now be considered proven that people under chronic stress are most vulnerable to various diseases – from “innocent” colds to chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. There are many ways and approaches to reduce the negative impact of stress on our health. One of them is the correct selection of food.
Foods against stress: How It Works
Level of chemical mechanisms are few. For example cup oatmeal raises the levels of serotonin – a hormone that increases the feeling of calmness and relaxation. Other foods does lower the level of adrenaline and cortisol – a stress hormone whose quantity increases in the body during prolonged high level of tension. And last but not least: a well chosen diet helps to counter the effects of stress by strengthening the immune system and lowers blood pressure.
Complex carbohydrates
All carbohydrates increase the production of serotonin. Particularly useful in combating stress are complex carbohydrates that are assimilated more slowly, ie operate for longer. Good choices are whole grain breads and snacks, as already mentioned, and oatmeal. Complex carbohydrates help and a sense of calm and confidence as stabilize blood sugar.
Simple carbohydrates
Dietitians often recommend that you avoid simple carbohydrates like sweets and soda. But in this case those foods in the short term, give quite a good effect on reducing the effects of stress (eg irritability). Digest the simple sugars are rapidly leading to a rapid influx of serotonin.
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All have heard the phrase that the prospective mother should eat for two, to walk every day in to take special vitamins for pregnant women.
Ideally future parent to take vitamins before conception, ie during the planning of pregnancy. This allows her to prepare for the most demanding months and full breastfeeding. According to doctors, the adoption of vitamins – best done by a variety of foods, allows to avoid fatigue, anemia, the risk of miscarriage and premature birth, spasms of the vessels, bleeding and other unpleasant conditions. Alphabet of the future health of mother and her child, counts 16 different substances and vital micronutrients: vitamins C, D, E, C, K, magnesium, zinc, iodine, iron, copper and others. If they begin to act in the body of the woman before conception, reducing the risk of birth defects and the likelihood of vatreutrobno and orderly slowdown of the future child, and furthermore it is unlikely to suffer from insufficient weight at birth and T . etc.
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The Cholesterol level increases and decreases in winter in summer, suggesting the possibility of modifying any necessary treatment, say experts from the Cleveland Clinic following a study which recruited 517 men and women aged 20 to 70 years of age. Doctors say that women and patients with cholesterol levels above normal are more subject to seasonal changes. These data provide an explanation of all is to reduce cholesterol levels through diet and exercise, why cholesterol does not diminish in winter. Entirely possible reason, according to U.S. researchers for reducing cholesterol levels in the summer is to increase the volume of circulating blood, which occurred in the warm weather. Physical activity and reducing the mass of the body are capable of reducing cholesterol levels, namely in winter most people tend to increase weight, which is associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Studies show an average winter increase the level of cholesterol by 4 mg for men and with 5,4 mg for women. Seasonal fluctuations in the level of 11 mg for men and 18 mg for women have been found in patients with initially high levels of cholesterol – more than 240 mg.
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Continuous frighten us, but enjoy it because it is the best doctor. UV light helps in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, rheumatism and gout. Under the influence of their skin form of hormones that enhance the immune system. And vitamin E – indispensable for the absorption of calcium from the body. Sun kill bacteria, heal wounds. When the sun shines, we are all in good spirits. Under the influence of sunlight increases the production of sex hormones and endorphins – substances that relieve pain and produce euphoric sensations.
The sun drove fears. Depressed forest again begin to enjoy life.
To soothe the nerves and the daily stress can be overcome easily.
Summer sexual appetite is larger than in winter. This is a small fault gland in the brain called the pituitary. When the sun affect it through the optic nerve, it starts hard to produce sex hormones: testosterone in men and estrogen in women.
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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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