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Healthy breakfast

Viliyana FIlipova — Thu, 12 May 2011 07:13:00 +0000

For some, breakfast is what we have no time, and did not attach much importance, for others it is something almost sacred and binding. The most dietitians are united around the view that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it helps a man his body to wake up and be loaded with forces for the day ahead. Much conflicting opinions among experts are exactly what is a healthy breakfast. According to some, it must be minimal and very light (eg green tea with honey or some nuts), and to others – quite heavy. The results of some recent studies show that people who after waking up does not take any food, have a slow metabolism, lower blood sugar, with reduced attention and impaired memory. The ideal time for breakfast is between 7 and 9:00. In various parts of the world since its content is quite different. French breakfast (often it is called Continental) consists of a croissant, egg, orange juice, jam and coffee. Turkish breakfast is bread with sheep’s cheese, olives and coffee, the English did is rich in fat – scrambled eggs with bacon, sausage and vegetables. The calorific value of the national breakfast depends on climate (the colder it is, a filling must be morning meal). Available products are also important. Clearly, the Scandinavians are not used to breakfast olives – they prefer the boiled potatoes and fish. The tietitians constantly reminded that breakfast should be balanced, ie consist of one third of the daily rate of protein, two thirds of that of carbohydrates and 1 / 5 of normal fat.
Sate protein throughout the day (meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans, mushrooms). Unsaturated fats are absorbed more quickly than saturated and are considered more useful (avocados, almonds, walnuts). Carbohydrates provide energy required for the awakening of the body, but they have feature – preferred to be not “fast” and “slow” (liquid dairy products, fruit and vegetables). The body also needs fiber – dietary fiber, which create a feeling of satiety, normalize the exchange of fat, stimulate work of bowel and provide a stable level of breakdown of glucose (oatmeal and bread). If summer breakfast suitable cup of coffee, milk and fresh fruit, winter should be “more stable” – oatmeal, raisins, apple, orange or kiwi. Suitable as different types of vegetable salad and fruit (no milk with high fat content). Do not forget the curd, which combined with jam or cream, can successfully replace toast and sandwiches.

Tips how to get out from the grey daily life

Viliyana FIlipova — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:12:38 +0000

Shopping, cooking, cleaning, caring for family and children. A couple of years that life and man is ready to ask him just what I expected. Many people just try to escape from this vicious circle, starting to work – whatever, just further away from home. The main problem is denial of the hosts of their own interests and adopt the interests of family members, namely the reason for the sense of frustration, lack of experience and lack of self-realization. Life, which consists of 24 hours housework less time for sleep, it is not interesting and exciting. To get pleasure and joy of life should not make reckless acts or “burn bridges behind you” – is enough to adjust their way of life, psychologists say. What can you do? Maybe some of these suggestions will seem quite irrelevant, but still – everyone finds satisfaction in various endeavors. Absurd to one is most logical to others.
Do not stay all day with the children.
Will be difficult to explain to her husband that he has broken his mother to hire and nanny. But very easy to explain that a woman with two children who require constant care and attention, can not remain attractive and interesting without personal time. Even middle-income families can afford to hire assistants once a week which will free you from some duties.
Every day schedule at least one outdoor walk
Standing at home ensure a lack of experience, unhealthy complexion and gradual neglect. What will you do outside the home each person must choose according to individual interests – movies, exhibitions, coffee with friends, etc. Even daily walks with the dog helps good physical shape and fresh complexion.
Bother with housework on schedule
If you take one day for washing, cleaning and ironing, or less will free the other six days of the week. There is no need to cook and before each meal, learn to cook short orders are not only diversify the table, but will also free you from a long stay in the kitchen.
Ask your relatives to accept and respect your sacred personal time
No matter what – the beloved series to communicate by phone, meditation or embellishment. This time is just as valuable as the minutes of the partner for football, fishing or just a beer with friends.
Pay attention to health and appearance
After 17 hours will hardly be able to get into a beauty salon fitness center or clinic of the dentist. So detours for these purposes during the day before. Swimming, aerobics, roller skating – you will not only ensure good rest, but the excellent physical shape.

How to threat the cold

Viliyana FIlipova — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:08:54 +0000

It turns out that many of the usual and popular procedures are carefully followed when treating their colds are actually harmful – popularity does not ensure adequacy of treatment! Consider the fundamental mistakes that many people away.
1. Is it useful to at live well and sweat?
Definitely not. Wrap up in warm blankets, we maintain artificially high external temperature, thermal damage of the body. Therefore, increased workload on the heart and vessels, which can cause palpitations, shortness of breath and increased blood pressure. The temperature can be reduced most effectively by a rub with cool water or cold compress on the forehead.
2. Is it necessary to “keep the bed?
No cause sneezing or coughing person to be bedridden. With continued lying reduces ventilation of the lungs and bronchi, and they can start congestive phenomena. And considering that the infection has the ability to “run” down to the airways, the risk of getting bronchitis or inflammation of the lungs is greater in those at all cannot get out of bed. So the patient can safely walk, but at home. The only thing we have to keep is current.
3. The patient should eat often and much.
And this is not recommended. For the processing of food rich in protein and fat needed a lot of energy and time. And all the powers of the body at that time should be aimed at fighting infection. So the amount of local broths should be minimized. It is necessary to accept products that are easily processed and not retained in the gut – fruit, fresh and steamed vegetables, boiled or stewed fish juices. Water will help you bring out the body of the emitted pollutants, and that part of the accepted drugs that otherwise stagnates in the liver.
4. The best tool is a cold tea with raspberries or similar.
In fruits such as raspberries actually contain a certain amount of salicylic acid, so cooked or raspberry jam them is lowering the temperature and cause sweating. However, raspberries and other fruits of this type are contraindicated in heart disease, as it can cause arrhythmias or reduce kidney function. Therefore, experts recommend herbal teas.

Overweight is not only ugly, but dangerous for the health

Viliyana FIlipova — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:48:46 +0000

Along with concern that signs of obesity are seen in increasingly large part of the planet, scientists reported the trend that people increasingly perceive overweight as an aesthetic flaw, but not as a precondition for a serious health problem. The visceral fat as that accumulate in the body in the process of obesity, surround deployed in the abdomen vital organs. They do not see and feel, but their circumstances are such that most often lead to the emergence of heart disease or diabetes of the second type, and as we know, these are two diseases which take the largest number of victims annually. The enlargement of the hips can also be seen as a sign h accumulation of visceral or “hidden” fats in the body, which in turn are the cause of premature death in a much greater extent than overall obesity. The reassuring statement that along with weight reduction and its application in normal visceral fat levels are broken. The same is not true for the fat skin or subcutaneous fat, but they are not as risk factor, as visceral. An important condition to avoid diseases caused by excessive weight is to understand that overweight is not only spoil the look, but more largely affect health condition. Therefore, the promise of New Year’s diet is best to be linked to health benefits than a change in appearance.

The type of skin is not the only factor, when choosing cosmetic

Viliyana FIlipova — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:50:24 +0000

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.
Protect your skin from sharp changes in temperature, do not wash with very cold water, limit the use of coffee, alcohol and spicy food.

7 vaccine before the holiday

Viliyana FIlipova — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:07:10 +0000

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.
2. Vaccine against meningococcal infection
Without it you can not go as in most Arab countries. It is desirable and if you are going to travel to some countries in Western Europe, especially Britain. The virus is transmitted through droplets way. The disease begins like a common cold, but then appears severe headache, paralyzed muscles, increased temperature. Patient and may lose consciousness. The vaccine should be made at least 2 weeks before departure. It protects the body from meningitis for a period of 3-5 years.
3. Encephalitis vaccine
If you plan to travel to central Europe, it is desirable to make such a vaccine, if your goal is a country in the Middle and Far East – it is mandatory. Consistently bring the two doses of vaccine with an interval of 1 month. If you do not have much time interval can be reduced to two weeks. To receive the third dose lasting immunity should be introduced after 9-12 months.
4. Japanese encephalitis vaccine
It must be kept particularly in areas of the world where rice is grown a lot since midgets who prnasyat virus reproduce exactly the rice fields. This infection does not threaten you in Japan (where ever it came to its name) and in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Nepal and China. The standard vaccine consists of 3 doses to be introduced on schedule: 1 day, 7 days and 30 days after the first dose. Accelerated schedule is 3 doses on day 1, 7 th and 14 th day. Two doses of vaccine, introduced with an interval of one week, we guarantee 80% protection. The last dose should be introduced no later than 10 days before departure.
5. Rabies vaccine
After a wild animal bites must seek medical attention. According to statistics from 100 dogs in the Middle and Far East 3-4 are sick with rage. The vaccine is introduced on schedule 3 times: 1, 7 and 21 (or 28 days). It will protect you for three years but must be done no later than one month before departure.
6. Typhoid vaccine
Illness caused by salmonella – a group of microorganisms that fall in the body with contaminated water and products. The vaccine is desirable when traveling in Asia, Africa, Australia and Eastern Europe. Is a sufficient vaccine placed 1-2 weeks prior to departure. Immunity acquired 75-90% of vaccinated for a period of 3-5 years.
7. Yellow fever vaccine
Yellow fever virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. The first signs of disease appear 3-6 days after the bite. Treatment only removes the symptoms: fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting. The vaccine is mandatory for travelers in Africa, Central Africa, South America, the Philippines, Haiti. The only immunization is best to make at least one month before departure (in extreme cases – 7 days before it). The vaccine will protect you for 10 years.

Sick teeth can cause many diseases

Viliyana FIlipova — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:21:06 +0000

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.
According to some specialists may be listed 80 diseases, which is based on an infection in teeth or gums. These include disturbances in the functions of the cardiovascular system, rheumatism, diseases of the gastro-intestinal tract, kidneys, eyes, ears, endocrine system and even nerve disorders. The latter can occur only if there exists a long and severe pain in the teeth.
Outbreak of inflammation in the mouth not only plays the role of starting mechanism for a number of diseases, but also hinders the treatment of others or appear as a result of other diseases. For example, in 98% of sufferers

Some “truths” about the teeth health

Viliyana FIlipova — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:19:59 +0000

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.
4. Gold crowns are best because they do not cause allergy.
Indeed, gold in the mouth can be a strong allergen. Some people at the site of contact with the gold crown lining of the mouth appear strong foci of inflammation and even ulcers in the tissues. Therefore, now widespread view that metal ceramics or other most common alloy is better than gold.
5. No sense to treat milk teeth – though they will fall.
They will fall, of course, but before it can harm the gums and new teeth will grow longer sick. So you should treat everything that needs treatment.
6. All spoils sweet tooth enamel.
This is not right. Latest research shows that as the black chocolate is even beneficial to teeth. In Cocoa do antimicrobial substances were found, protect teeth from caries. But it should be a measure. If you want to opt out of the sweet drinks, dentists recommend them to drink through a straw to minimize contact with the liquid enamel

Possitive Thinking for Healthy Life

Viliyana FIlipova — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:06:19 +0000

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.
6. Learn to mastering the strong negative emotions.
If you feel ill, not feeling depression or assign him – instead, deal with it through exercise. Calm yourself by trying to focus on pleasant thoughts. Talk about your feelings with a friend or seek a therapist.
7. Optimists load of things that happen while the poor attach to the circumstances, accident or mistake.
Although it must bear responsibility for what happens in our lives, if something goes wrong, do not take all the blame on himself. Focus on your successes and acknowledge its own merits for the good things in your life.
8. You will not have a positive outlook on life if you spend most of their time doing things you hate.
If you do not like work – change it. If your relationship makes you more miserable – stop it. Find time each day for activities that bring you joy and make you feel better.

Foods against stress

Viliyana FIlipova — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:57:20 +0000

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.
Oranges
They also included in the list of food stress, because they are rich in vitamin C. Studies show that it lowers levels of stress hormones, while strengthening the immune system. If you have recently had some particularly stressful event (or you are any) may try to help such a large amount of vitamin C you take (up to 3 grams daily). Recent study on blood pressure and cortisol levels was found, that they be returned to normal faster in participants who received 3000 mg vitamin C before a stressful task.
Spinach
To illustrate a curious example: Popeye the sailor never leave the stress to beat him – maybe the secret is in much magnesium in spinach. It helps to regulate levels of cortisol, which fall under strain. Too small amount of magnesium can cause headaches and fatigue, aggravated by the effects of stress. If you do not like spinach, try soy sprouts or fillet of salmon, which are also rich in this mineral.
Oily fish
To keep the level of cortisol and adrenaline under control, at least 1-2 times a week eat oily fish. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are rich as salmon and tuna prevent sudden jumps of stress hormones, as well as heart disease.
Black tea
Studies show that it helps to more quickly overcome the stress and impact. According to a comparative study, people who drink 4 cups of tea per day for 6 weeks, say they feel more relaxed and had lower cortisol levels after stressful situations. Coffee on the other hand increases the level of cortisol.
Pistachio
This kind of peanuts also alleviate the impact that stress hormones have on the body. Adrenaline increased blood pressure and causes the heart to beat rapidly, including in a stressful situation. A handful of pistachios each day will lower blood pressure and reduce the increasing tension in adrenaline.