Health Tips

Best wishes for longevity is undoubtedly one of the most popular. But longevity can be quite different – some spend the last 10-20 years of my life literally “captive” of diseases characteristic of old age. And yet – how to achieve not only long but full life until the very end? Just another answer to this question are trying to give the authors of the publication Prevention, which are summarized as expected, the unusual and “secrets” of longevity.
1. Denial of bad habits
The inscription of the damage smoking on health is not at the whim of some bureaucrat. Quit smoking and alcohol abuse can significantly prolong life – this is proven. And the expense of saved money in old age will be able to experience something far more interesting than a box “Marlboro”!
2. Red wine
Experts have long argued that the judicious use of red wine (100-200 ml per day) is useful to work the cardiovascular system. The main thing is to drink quality, and you do not have a problem with stopping after the first cup.
3. Fighting obesity
Even a few pounds overweight increases the risk of chronic diseases in the elderly. They are related not only to mobility, but also overall health. Fat layered negatively affect vessels and increase the risk of diabetes.
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With the advent of spring days many people know in advance that they will pay a high price for their negligence in the winter – Avitaminosis and poor function of the immune system lead to consequential health problems. The immune system is often referred to for health advice, but we know how it works in practice and what is its importance … Actually it combines a number of bodies that protect our body from foreign substances, bacteria and viruses. Organs of the immune system produce special cells (lymphocytes) and antibodies that recognize and destroy harmful substances. Thymus and bone marrow (a gland in the chest area) are considered major organs of the immune system. That is where lymphocytes are produced – the basis of immunity. Very important are the lymph nodes, which filter out foreign substances constantly in our body. The immune system is a reliable shield against many viral and bacterial infections, even against cancer. However, active immune system is responsible for some problems such as rejection of organs after pricking, the formation of Rh-conflict pregnancy and allergic reactions are also a result of the response of the immune system of the penetration of foreign substances. Spring is the period in which the body needs particularly to strengthen immunity. So – stop by and used mono-diets good food, first recommended specialists.
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The Eye diseases in the body needs particularly of vitamins A, B and C, ie “Classic” multi-vitamin antioxidants + C. That is why proper nutrition is to keep the eyes and the maintenance of their functions must include myself in products in which these vitamins are in greater quantity.
Vitamin A is at most in carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, green peas, onions, cottage cheese.
Vitamin C – in vegetables, mushrooms, dairy products.
Vitamin C – in the hips, potatoes, sauerkraut, citrus fruits.
The richest source of vitamin C is carrot juice. It excellent “food” the entire ocular system and is absorbed quickly and well. This juice can be drunk as desire, but twice a year each morning for 1 month should drink 1 cup of carrot juice. Must not be forgotten that the salad of fresh carrots, steamed carrots and carrot juice is good to use with cream or oil, because vitamin A is fat-soluble. In diseases of the eye and optic nerve, cataracts and conjunctivitis in an effective parsley juice. It is a harmful chemical juices and therefore should not take more than 30-40 ml per day. Can be mixed with water or vegetable juice. Extremely useful is a mixture of carrots and parsley. Beetroot also “refreshes” the eyes and purifies the blood. 2 tablespoons beet juice may be added to carrot juice and parsley. Positively affect the blood vessels of the eyes and apricots in any form: fresh, dried or juice. They retain their unique properties by mixing with sugar (1chasha sugar 1 cup blueberries). In winter can be stored in the refrigerator.
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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.
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