You like to have tanned legs, always tidy and pedicure done because you likes to wear dresses. Still, something worries you. Above all, varicose veins are a health issue and not a beauty, because they don't indicate some unsightly feet, but some circulatory problems. Although some consider it a condition that occurs in older patients, varicose veins are commonly found in young people, especially women who gave birth. The problem is that varicose veins … [Read more...]
Bloating, cramps or heartburn, feeling of heaviness in the abdomen, slow intestinal transit ... problems that are annoying, part of a familiar scenario. Most of us have experienced at least once in life these bad symptoms. Even if their presence does not necessarily indicate serious health problems, it is important to be aware that a harmonious digestive system plays an essential role in our body. Although we tend to forget so easily digestive … [Read more...]
One in three women aged over 50 years will experience at least one osteoporotic fracture. Find out what is osteoporosis, how can be treated, but especially how can be prevented. In summary, osteoporosis is decreased bone density, which has the effect of weakening the entire system and occurrence of bone fractures. It is a disease that manifests itself, especially women being "victims" of the disease. Bone health is built in childhood. Calcium … [Read more...]
World Health Organization recommends paracetamol as the first option to treat fever in children with asthma, paracetamol is a safe treatment for children under one year and for asthma sufferers. There are several studies proving a link between taking paracetamol and increased risk of asthma in children. The results show that one pill is administered weekly of paracetamol is enough, as the risk of contracting asthma to be three times higher, according … [Read more...]
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Acquired heart diseases during life is a leading cause of death worldwide. Such conditions can be "acquired" by an unbalanced lifestyle, diet in this case playing a critical role. Cardiovascular diseases kill approximately two million people each year in Europe. In Britain, one in three people die due to cardiovascular disease. For this reason, it is necessary to give high priority to preventive measures and promoting a lifestyle healthy. Cholesterol … [Read more...]
We have several recommendations for people with a higher risk. Avoid, if possible, exposure to sunlight between the hours of 11 to 18; If you have air conditioning, adjust the device so that its temperature is 5 degrees lower than ambient temperature; Fans should not be used if air temperature exceeds 32 degrees Celsius; If you don't have air conditioning in the home, at work, spend 2-3 hours daily in areas that benefit from air conditioning … [Read more...]
Hepatitis C is a severe viral infection caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) and is one of the most serious health problems affecting the liver, with approximately 130-170 million people estimated to be chronically infected and 3 to 4 million newly infected each year. The disease is spread worldwide, but seems to have a higher prevalence in some countries in Africa, the eastern part of the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific. Like hepatitis … [Read more...]
Who has not suffered at least once in their life because of an infection or inflammation of the mouth? We all know how painful they are, but few people know the causes of and ways of prevention. Let's see what can be done to relieve symptoms of these diseases, so annoying and especially to prevent their occurrence. Oral thrush Thrush develops in serous fluid-filled blisters (transparent), which, by breaking, give rise to superficial ulceration … [Read more...]
Anemia It is one of the most common problems that occur after iron deficiency, folate or vitamin B12 as a result of prolonged menstruation. One of the symptoms is: always tired, other possible signs are dizziness, headache, palpitations, insomnia and loss of appetite. In mild forms, anemia is treated with vitamin supplements and iron-rich foods - such as spinach, broccoli and red meat. The good news is that if you get a fast professional advice, … [Read more...]
Some of the most painful household accident are skin burns more or less serious. It is important to know what should you do and, especially, what NOT to do to do in such cases. Burns can be caused by objects or hot liquids, steam, fire, sunlight, radiation, electricity and chemicals. How to recognize the types of burns? Depending on the severity, burns may have 3 degrees: First degree burns: are limited to the superficial layer of skin (epidermis) … [Read more...]
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