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The absorption of calcium

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

soft drink

Soft drinks including diet soda decreased absorption of calcium in the bloodstream and therefore can be said that the absorption of calcium and diet soda are closely interrelated, but in the negative sense.

Diet soda and other drinks contain phosphoric acid which interferes with calcium absorption and, consequently, most of the calcium we get from the diet goes out through urine. People used to drink soda on a regular basis are at high risk of fracture and bone weakening.

Phosphorus is an important constituent of bone calcium than others. It is also necessary for proper absorption of calcium from the stomach into the bloodstream, but abnormally high levels of phosphorus in the blood are dangerous to health. We should all try to get the maximum amounts of all minerals from a well-balanced, healthy diet.

The relationship of calcium absorption and diet soda can be set to consume no more than 1 can of soda every day. And if they are addicted to diet soda and then try to drink water, milk, orange juice, other fruit juices and soy beverages instead of diet soda. Besides these, do not forget to add a rich source of calcium to your diet such as fish, shellfish, boiled bone soup, molasses and kale. (more…)

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Sunburn Remedies

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Aloe Vera

Mild sunburn can cause redness, pain and swelling for three to seven days, in addition to itching, here we provide some home remedies that can provide relief from mild sunburn.

Hydrotherapy

Brief bathrooms, showers and towel compresses can help keep the burn cool and hydrated, for which the water temperature should be cold or warm, if the water is too hot can remove natural skin oils.

For mild sunburn, try taking a cold bath or shower and keep the area moist with cold towels for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day. (more…)

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How to avoid stains on your skin?

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

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A major problem that often arise very often due to genetic factors, exposure to sunlight or improperly using chemicals (cosmetics or certain medications) is the appearance of stains on the face, better known as melasma . First of all define the term. Within dermatology known as melasma or chloasma a skin disorder that affects many people of the world population, especially young women, more so to those who are pregnant. On many occasions this aesthetic problem becomes a symbol of low self-esteem in some people, however the problem is solvable. Here we will mention some methods to prevent stains on the skin.

Starting with some basic tips to prevent the appearance of melasma, you must stop using any kind of contraceptive birth prevention pill, which is that the use of these in excess can make these spots. (more…)

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Evening primrose oil

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Evening primrose oil

This very special oil has been used to reduce the risk of heart disease, lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of blood clots (decreased platelet aggregation).

Has also been used to control symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), to reduce chest pain and decrease the symptoms of cystic breast disease, and for skin conditions (eczema).

The Evening primrose oil has been used since the 1930s for eczema (a disease in which skin becomes inflamed, itching, flaking or due to allergies or other irritation), but more recently has been used for other conditions of participation inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)

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Obesity: The disease in the world today

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Obesity

There are many diseases that can radically change the way of life that takes it is required to comply with certain directions and thus try to condone any type of pain complaints. It is always said that there are treatments and no cure for the disease but the truth is that the improvement or decay depends mainly on the courage and the will of who has the disease. It’s all will to move forward as with obesity. To counteract not only need to stop eating the overnight, it is essential that it can decide to fight it.

Obesity is now one of the most common diseases in the world. This disease is the accumulation of fat in body tissues. Normally people who are obese have to take out other ailments as diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension due to overweight is extremely unhealthy. (more…)

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Diets recommended and easy to follow

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Diets

Today we will recommend some diets effective and easy to follow.

Starting with the South Beach diet, created by world-renowned cardiologist Arthur Agatston. This diet says allow the loss of up to six kilos in about two weeks thanks to good nutrition. The South Beach Diet is to his credit that can improve the level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in our body, for that diet are divided into three phases. The first phase allowed eating all meat, vegetables and cheese in three balanced meals for 14 days, avoiding bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, fruit, sweets and alcoholic beverages. After these two weeks you will notice a physical difference and less anxious, that’s when you can go back to eating forbidden food before and then comes phase three, which consists of keeping the two steps as a way of life, if you notice a re-raise weight. That yes, this diet should be supervised by a specialist to operate. (more…)

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Acne treatment by natural methods

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Acne treatment

You have largely passed the age of adolescence and yet you have a skin problem, so-called adult acne.

At issue: stress, pollution, hormonal changes (pregnancy, contraception, menstruation), cosmetics poorly suited to oily skin.

Among adult women, acne which results from an overproduction of sebum, materializes in inflammatory red spots mainly around the chin and mouth.

Discover the natural products to help you overcome the blackheads, pimples and blackheads.

We talked about in previous articles, apply lemon juice untreated is effective in fighting against pimples or baking soda to whom there is a paste with a little water. (more…)

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Aromatherapy

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Aromatherapy

This method uses essential oils as their primary medium. Each essential oil contains different properties. For example, some are soothing while others are stimulating. Others are antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal.

Essential oils have been used throughout history by the Egyptians, Persians, the French and even the Bible mentions them. Recently, the use of aromatherapy has gained much popularity in the United States. In England there are 25 schools that are dedicated to studying the properties of these substances.

Aromatherapy works when the flavor is absorbed and reaches the brain’s limbic system. Through various processes, the limbic system, which is the center of emotions, react to the scent. (more…)

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Bach Flowers

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Bach Flowers

Dr. Edward Bach was born in 1886 in a village near Birmingham, England called Moseley. He was so friendly, loving and with a good sense of humor. He loved nature and outdoor play. His dream was to find a cure for every disease and heal people as Jesus did.

When Bach was 20, decided to become a doctor. In 1912, he graduated from University Hospital Birmingham. Two years later he received another degree in Health in Cambridge.

While studying his medical career, Bach began to notice that there was a relationship between disease and the patient’s emotional state. He observed that people with the same disease and similar personality responded well to a certain remedy, while people with the same disease but different personality, no. Based on these observations, Dr. Bach concluded that one should not treat the disease but the patient.

Dr. Bach believed that some flowers could change the negative emotions of the person such as fears, phobias and hatred of courage and love. By achieving this, the flowers might cure the cause of the disease. (more…)

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Acupressure

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Acupressure

If you have ever held a sneeze by pressing the bridge of the nose, has already had experience using acupressure. Acupressure, also known as acupressure has been used to relieve pain for more than three thousand years in China and Japan. Today, this technique has gained much popularity in the West also.

Ying yangLa used as the basis acupressure meridians of the body. The meridians are a set of channels through which energy flows known as “Chi”. Chi is composed of two elements known as yin yang (see little picture right). The yin (feminine) and yang (male) represents any pair of opposing forces that give us balance in life: good and evil, black and white, and so on.

When Chi flows freely through the meridians, the body is healthy. But when the entry points which lie along the meridians are blocked, you feel discomfort, pain, etc.. (more…)

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