Health Tips

Colds did not diminish with the approach of spring

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:03:49 +0000

The spring colds are less frequent than in the winter - at least it shows statistics. Many believe that the reason for this is spring fatigue, lack of sunlight and vitamins. But there is another more important reason - Spring viruses are much more active. And to overcome them successfully, we need to change their methods of protection. The air temperature of -3 to 5 degrees and high humidity typical of spring months are ideal conditions for respiratory viruses. Rino-viruses only (those who primarily produce fever) do not feel comfortable. However, even if they are able to live up to 3 hours on hands and various objects. Yet this is far less than vital period adeno-viruses example - at 4 degrees to 70 active days! Activity of influenza viruses and cold depends not only on temperature but also humidity. It was found that at room temperature flu virus is spreading most rapidly when the humidity is relatively low (20-35%) or relatively high (above 85%). At 50% humidity that reduces the activity of the virus. These facts confirm the well-known recommendations for frequent ventilation of the premises, the placing of air humidifiers and more often out in the fresh air. But everything changes when the air temperature 5 degrees. The virus becomes active in high humidity - ie in warm and wet spring weather. Here is what is due to the strong wave of the March “spring” flu.
Spring protection
Immunity at the end of winter as a rule decreases, and this means that in response to penetration of the virus produces less protective proteins - interferon. Therefore, the body is urgently needed antiviral drugs:
- Resources, stimulating production in the body’s own interferon;
- Nasal ointment and interferon oxolyn salve that destroy the virus got on the lining of the nose (they must be placed every 2 hours);
- Means, deprived of the possibility of virus replication (remantadin, amantadine).
To prevent these funds should be adopted under a special scheme. In all cases, they are granted only on medical prescription. If you have fatigue, sleep no more than 5 hours a day, you have chronic illness and a year get sick at least 3 times with interferon preparations will not help. Look for Immunology and make your blood analysis for investigation of its own interferon. Do not forget that these preparations should not be taken more often than 3-4 times a year, because tolerance can occur. However, if your virus is knocked out, Do not delay treatment - must take extreme measures literally the first hours of the disease. Otherwise the risk of complications is too great - tired and weak body in spring is especially vulnerable not only from viruses but also bacteria.
From the outset of the viral infection to prevent bacterial complications, it makes sense to adopt Lisa, ie destroyers of bacteria. They stimulate the local immunity of the mouth and thus accelerate recovery.

Laws of memory

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:15:25 +0000

Every day can happen to forget where we left the key, what time is our meeting, when to pick up the child, etc. These situations remind us hard, that our memory is not perfect. Human ability to remember has caused more interest in Ancient Greece, where he was honored Mnemosyne - Goddess of memory. In ancient philosophy, the memory is interpreted as a gift, people close to the world of the divine - Plato thought it was a basic ability of the soul. The memory must treat carefully, experts advised today. It can be as capricious and compliant response time. Laws of memory:
1. Memory should not be practiced as well as the muscles are trained. Meaningless “learning” material does not build a habit to learn easier and faster. Systematic mental exercises can allow a deeper insight into the nature of the facts easier to get acquainted. They foster the emergence of rational behavior for remembering and recalling. Even in mature and older age can achieve improvement of memory, if used wisely proves its subjective.
2. It is necessary to obtain a quick, accurate and clear impression of what needs to be remembered.
3. Since the impressions are directly related to imagination, it all ways, making it possible to develop imagination and figurative thinking, may prove useful for remembering.
4. Relatively common events in life that make a particularly strong impression can remember right now and stand in the mind very clearly and distinctly, even after many years. More complex and less interesting events one can experience dozens of times, but they are not sealed in memory for a long time.
5. By concentrating attention on the event, once experienced, later in the required sequence can be reproduced from memory, its main points.
6. Lack of sufficient attention in the perception of information can not be compensated by increasing the number of its repetition.
7. What a person likes, is remembered without any work. This pattern is especially clearly manifested in more mature years.
8. Rare, unusual and strange impressions are remembered better than usual and often repetitive.
9. Concentrated on the study material in combination with the electoral power to allow people to concentrate their attention, ie to set his mind to the perception of potentially useful information.
10. For best retention of the material is recommended repeating his little bedtime. Information is better to rest in the memory and do not mix with other impressions, which accumulate during the day and actually interfere with remembering.
11. For situations remains in our memory vivid emotional track, I think more than emotionally neutral situations. Positive emotions such as rule help remembering a negative hinder it.
12. If at the time of remembering, a man is in high or low mood, the artificial reconstruction of the emotional state it helps remembering.
13. Visual impression is strongest. But complex impression ie those obtained by using more sensory organs, allowing the material to seal even better in the mind. Some such as read aloud, so that perception is both visual and auditory.
14. Attention and consideration only. If a man with eyes closed must specify the color and shape of the object that is seen many times, but turned his attention, he will most likely wrong in many details.
Many people are mistaken if you need to answer what has figures on the face of their mechanical watches - Roman or Arabic. Often it appears that even if no figures, but people not remember that fact.

Do not give up on fats in food

Viliyana Filipova — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:51:57 +0000

Trying to lose weight, we exclude most of its fatty food ration. This is not always correct. Why? In recent years, some allegations were refuted in nutritionists, for instance, that the oil and fat are harmful and beneficial oils. Largest study devoted to the health of the dependence of fat used was initiated during the first half of 20 century in the United States and continues to this day. Scientists now believe that the most healthy and physically active are people who observe a mixed diet, ie use and animal and vegetable fats. You should not give up entirely of fat, when shortages because the body begins to process carbohydrates into fat. This is not an option, since carbohydrates do not receive the most beneficial fats. Over the past 10-15 years, the massive use of nonfat products in the U.S. for example does not lead to a reduction in the number of people overweight. So today could be made definitive conclusion that health diet without fat is not less harmful than the constant abuse of greasy food, a shortage of fats leads to a total violation of the metabolism. Another popular belief is not stood the test of time - that margarine is more useful than the oil. It really does not cholesterol, but on account of it contains trans fats, which are characteristic of normal products of this type. Fat products are a source of energy, they are involved in warming the body. In extreme situations, the stock of fat allows for long enough to live without food.
Fat are particularly needed for people who live in colder climates and higher altitudes. Experts recommend low temperatures daily to eat small pieces of butter or other stodgy product. Accumulation in the pulp and subcutaneous tissue surrounding the internal organs, fats provide thermal insulation body, thereby reducing the risk of over-cold. Not much chance northern peoples consuming oily fish a lot, rarely suffer from atherosclerosis and hypertension. Scientists associate this fact with the benefit of the fat of fish. Fat is in a cell and update them. Therefore, limiting injurious to the intellect. In case of insufficient use of fat for students is possible impairment of attention, concentration and reduce the prospects for success. Cholesterol is indispensable for the production of biologically active substances: various acids, and other sex hormones. If the body of a woman does not reach the fat can disappear her cycle, and pregnancy is impossible. Only with fatty food to absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D and K. The vitamins and fats are necessary for the growth of beautiful hair and skin healthy and smooth. Some fatty acids are essential. We must get them from food because our bodies could not produce them itself. These fats contained in fish, flaxseed oil and other vegetable products. They regulate the metabolism of cholesterol and are essential for our vessels. Fat is important for proper formation of the body. In many poor people have an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Therefore they must daily consume food containing milk and vegetable fats. Very important is the composition of fatty food. If we are not ready to abandon “its rule” sweets, kebabs and refined vegetable oil, will contribute little benefit to health. The basic principle of modern nutritionist is “the more natural, the better. This means that most are good fats, which have not received any treatment. This is the composition of fats in seeds, oily fish, natural cream.

Diet according to gene

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:19:12 +0000

If Universal does not help you diet, try to eat according to their genotype, advises magazine Votre Beaute. According to the authors of the article, there are 5 types of genotype: Pathfinder, a hunter-collector, inventor, gardener, shepherd, and dancer. These names have nothing to do with the passions and lifestyle. Genotype depends on which dominate the glands in the body. This diet is often called “diet of Adam and Eve”, because according to its supporters allows a person to return to their ancestors and to choose the best for his physiological organism feeding. To take advantage of it must, of course, first determine your genotype. This is not as easy as the years the figure of a man undergoing a fairly major changes. So try to remember how you looked in the youth years. It is believed that it was a man of this age corresponds to the maximum extent of their genotype.
Appearance:
- High growth
- Lack of distinct forms, flat buttocks
- Not very large breasts (there are exceptions) and no waist in women
- Long legs and big feet size
- Long toes
- Broad shoulders, long arms strong, heavy bones
- Large facial features
Representatives of this genotype were Uma Thurman, Jerry Hall, Cameron Diaz, Bill Clinton, Tom Hanks. The diet should consist of products rich in protein, vegetables and cereals. Should be avoided most dairy products. All diets unilateral harm Pathfinder likely to gain weight as fast, so fast and weaken.
Required products:
- Poultry
- Oily fish
- Nuts and seeds
- Green vegetables (90% prepared, 10% raw)
Eligible small quantities:
- Lean red meat (but not pork)
- Cereals
- Fresh fruit (excluding citrus)
- Carrots, garlic, onion
- Olive oil, corn and butter
- Natural yoghurt
Prohibited items:
- Pork
- Most dairy products
- Margarine
- Honey and sugar
- Starch
- Root crops: potatoes, turnips, celery.

Hands require daily care

Viliyana Filipova — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:13:56 +0000

The Skin of hands each day is under the negative environmental impact: abrupt changes in temperature, sunlight, water other chemical compounds, etc. As a result of this is premature aging of the skin - it becomes rough and dry. If you want your hands to look good, at least a few requirements:
• Replace toilet with liquid soap - it does not dry skin and retains its freshness.
• The skin of the hands also needs cleaning - twice a week remove the scrub with peeling or dead cells.
• Use cream no less than twice a day, especially during winter when the skin dries quickly and crack.
• Rubber gloves protect hands from exposure to water and household chemicals during housework.
• Once or twice a week, make a mask of his hands. The easiest option is to apply nourishing cream on them.
To achieve an even better effect after coating put your cotton gloves. It is advisable to do so before bedtime

Boiled food can be more healthy than raw

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:10:39 +0000

Late winter and early spring is the most difficult season for the body, because then he needs more vitamins. Dietitians recommend that during this period, especially to increase the consumption of boiled or cooked by steaming vegetables, as a rule they are more useful than raw. Traditionally considered in carrots has many vitamin A, but in fact the main merit of the carrots are alpha and beta-carotene - powerful antioxidants, which dispose of free radicals, slow the aging process and protect against atherosclerosis and cancer. Carrots also contain lutein, which helps to maintain proper vision even in the very elderly. Indeed, vitamin A (in this sense) in carrots will not - it is produced in our body from carotenes, after the use of this vegetable. If the carrots are cooked, they beneficial carotenoids increased by about 14% lutein - by 11%. So - put more carrots when making soup or a vegetable garnish. If the carrots are cooked in the oven or fryer, useful substances in their declining - they become even less than in the raw vegetable. Do not hurry to give up this method of preparation - has been shown so carrots are equally useful. What explains this paradox? Scientists say that despite reducing the amount of carotenes in carrots cooked in this way increases the total antioxidant activity, ie they become more useful because more effectively disposed of free radicals. Spanish researchers have also found this phenomenon: the process of cooking carotene is converted into more active forms, as well as additional new form and antioxidants.
The content of carotenoids in broccoli after its preparation of steam is more than in carrots. Total antioxidant activity was also higher, and most importantly glucosonats content increased by 30%. And with boiling and frying they are reduced by 84%. For glucosonats some studies have shown that they possess anti-cancer effect. These substances that protect us from the development of malignancy appear in all types of cabbage - white, cauliflower, etc., but to protect us better, they should be cooked by steaming. Boiling and the cooked cabbage in the oven is also useful, but contains less glucosonats. Courgettes for the most useful methods are boiling or preparation of steam or in an oven. The temperature of the heating of the vegetables when they cook with steam, is not as high as in frying, so destructive effect of temperature is not so strong. The heat is not so dangerous for vitamins. Raw vegetables give us all the vitamins - a significant part of their transit through the digestive tract. This is due to the fact that they are tightly “trapped” in a matrix of cellulose. During cooking the matrix is destroyed and vitamins are distributed more easily.
Lycopene is also a powerful antioxidant, which according to previous research is considered to be particularly useful for men. This red substance (contained most at home) enhances the quality of sperm and hinder the development of prostate cancer. Lycopene is also useful for women - it prevents the development of malignancy in the breast and uterus. In raw tomatoes, Lycopene is absorbed worse because of the presence of so-called. strong matrix. Its destruction at moderate heat treatment times enhances its protective effect. Prepared in the oven (or steam) or converted into paste and tomato juice, tomatoes provide a much more active lycopene.

5 both good and bad foods

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:53:59 +0000

There are products which are rich in fat, calories, cholesterol and … of course, many of them have been declared noxious. But, in fact, must be noted that while they have a number of useful properties which sometimes even exceed the negative ones.
1. Yellow Cheese
Most types of cheese contain a high percentage of fat and calories, but plenty of calcium. This product has linoleic acid, which reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. It helps to lose weight, since it allows fat to accumulate. Say “YES”: the types of fat with a strong aroma and taste intensely as feta, parmesan, blue cheese. Even a small piece will be sufficient to strengthen and to experience pleasure.
Say “NO”: the cheese with low fat (18-20%). These species, unfortunately, are not tasty enough, they are virtually odor free, therefore induce satiate quickly and can easily be preyade.
2. Chocolate
Not worth it to believe allegations that chocolate provoke headaches and the appearance of blemishes - no direct evidence in this direction. However, what is known of cocoa butter, thanks to its composition entering the antioxidants reduced the risk of cardiovascular and oncological diseases. Do not be troubled by the high fat content in the product - they are so fundamental “Good” (ie, mono) and do not increase the “bad” cholesterol in the blood. Chocolate and stimulate the development of serotonin in the brain responsible for good mood. Say “YES”: the bitter chocolate. It is most useful because it contains the greatest amount of cocoa butter. Choose varieties with aromatic flavor additives - will quickly be filled and therefore saving calories. Say “NO”: the chocolate croissants, biscuits and cakes with fillings. They are too caloric.
3. Milk
It is a rich source of calcium, but many people ignore it, fearing it would add weight. It helps to prevent osteoporosis, reduce blood pressure but also to fight overweight. Say “YES”: skimmed milk (in 1 cup of it contains 80 kcal). Initially started with 2% then 1% and finally - fully skimmed milk. Prepare hot chocolate with milk and cream - this will give a pleasant taste and feel to maintain satiety for longer periods. Say “NO”: the dairy soups, purees, soups and sauces - they have too much fat and calories.
4. Eggs
Many people are trying to reduce the use of eggs because they are rich in cholesterol, but according to some studies saturated fat, not cholesterol, are the main culprits in heart disease. Eggs contain a low percentage of fat (in 1 egg has less than 5 g), and in addition they have lutein which is good for eyesight. Say “YES”: eggs, cooked, shelled or hard-boiled eggs - they contain less cholesterol, vegetable moussaka - with vegetable fiber in the body are received and a number of various nutrients, a protein from omelettes - with the separation of egg yolks are reduces the amount of calories. Say “NO”: the scrambled eggs with bacon, ham or other meat and biscuits with butter. These products combine well with eggs.
5. Beef
Beef is a source of protein, zinc, iron and vitamin B12. Say “YES”: lean cuts - they contain no more than 5 g saturated fat per 100 grams of meat and how to prepare quick as cooking or steaming. Say “NO”: the meat on the ribs - it is 2 times more calories and fat than in lean.

A good diet improves the mood

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:43:32 +0000

Very simple but effective changes in your diet can help the good mood. On the first day is limited to eating. It is better to abstain entirely from food. Rather juices, water or tea can be drank without any restrictions. In the evening of that difficult day, remember to make breakfast for the next: 3-4 tablespoons of oatmeal, soaked in cold water. You can add raisins or honey. The banana is suitable dessert. After breakfast, take care of your dinner. Pour half cup of rice with water. Do the same with a few dried apricots. For lunch you can eat any vegetable salad, but necessarily with a spoon vegetable oil. Then Stewed fish with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables without salt.
Before dinner pour water from the rice and boil it in new water. When ready, add the apricots. For dinner - so. During the day you can drink water, tea or juices without sugar, but without restrictions.
These culinary deprivation after 2-3 days will almost certainly lead to emotional comfort and optimism.

Steroids in baseball

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:50:38 +0000

One of the largest problems in professional sports definitely comes from the medicaments used by the players. The steroids in baseball are making the players more concentrate, stronger and with better reflexes. The steroids are increasing the power and physic of the men, which is quite important for all professional sport players. In fact you can Buy Steroids from millions of places in internet and also in the drugstores. The good and quality coaches knows the steroids and also follow the requirements of the association, staying one step in front of the test methods. The best known medicaments in baseball these days are winstrol and avanar.
The first medicament winstrol is the chemical element stanozolol, which giver high anabolic activity. Usually it is more popular for novices and women. In the beginning of the career are using such medicaments. It has two forms - injectable and pills. Both are very useful providing high energy and very fast developments of the muscles.
The second medicament is avanar, which is quite stronger than the first one. The steroid is used for professional players and sport men. It is not recommended for women. The avanar is mild steroid and can seriously hard your health.
Both steroids which we described are used in baseball and other sports for professional players. It is quite hard to be stronger, to be the best, without having good physic, so many of the coaches are giving doses from these medicaments for their players and stop them from training for a while. When they are clear again continue training with improved abilities.

Fitness: 5 Deadly Sins

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:39:42 +0000

The exercises have proved an important factor in good health, regardless of age and level of exertion. However, they could easily prove to be not useful and dangerous, if not avoid some common mistakes, miss, dosage and not taking appropriate precautions. Any congestion or failure to comply with the momentary opportunities can lead not only to physical trauma, but also to emotional imbalance - a feeling of exhaustion and frustration. If you want to optimize your workouts and look at the best possible way, it is imperative to find the best combination of motivation and ability. What may be called the seven deadly sins of inexperienced, but this really keen on using the gym for his good health …
1. Omission of warming up
Abrupt load with several exercises will greatly accelerate the heart rate and put unprepared muscles and joints of the high risk of injuries. With beginners rapid increase in heart rate may cause dizziness, nausea, fatigue and in extreme cases even heart failure and stroke. Muscles need time to adapt to the requirements of their efforts during the exercises. Prior to target weights in the gym or to regular cardio workouts, take a few minutes to gradually prepare your body for more serious activity - such as a walk along the path.
2. To jump in the sauna or hot tub immediately after training
Temperature they can be harmful to the body, which has been heated and the resulting blood vessels are expanded. The body needs cooling to cause heart rhythm back to normal, and to restore normal blood flow to organs. Higher degrees in the sauna and hot tub can cause dizziness, fatigue, nausea or worse - from heat exhaustion, heart failure or stroke. Instead, try a cold shower or give your time to succeed in heart rate to slow to normal before using the sauna or Jacuzzi.
3. To hold their breath while raise charges
Retention of breath, known in medicine as in weightlifting increases blood pressure dramatically, leading to dizziness, nausea, hernia, heart failure or stroke. To avoid creating high internal pressures, inhale and exhale with each phase of the exercise and breathe normally during cardiovascular exercises.
4. Not comply with the stresses of their physical condition
Clearly, everyone wants to get maximum benefit from your workout with the least risk. But it must be weighed in advance - depending on a number of important factors - such as whether you are over 45 years do you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and overweight, you smoke. If two of these criteria, the answer is “Yes”, believing that you are in the group with increased risk of heart failure, diabetes and stroke. The exercises are really the best thing you can take to improve their condition, but to start training without proper instructions from the instructor will cause more harm than bring benefits.
5. To practice over a certain level of your heart rhythm
Continued loading of the heart beat to its maximum limits unnecessarily stressful heart and lungs. When the pace is near its maximum range, occurs more likely to malfunction. No need to load so my heart to strengthen it or to burn more fat. Even if you are healthy, the recommended range is 55-85% of maximum heart rate.