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Facts of omega 3: Beneficial Effects
For more effectively the beneficial effects of Omega 3, it is desirable to integrate our diet foods that contain them, not so much as food supplements but as part of what we eat. Thus, we can mention:
- Reduce the likelihood of disease relapse that occurs in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract and other organs.
- Significantly improves child cases of seborrheic dermatitis (“flakes” of fat that form in newborns, especially in the scalp) and skin diseases in children from contact with the diaper.
- Relief of pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis (inflammation of the joints, usually including the hands and feet, presence of pain that can destroy the inside of the joint).
- Contribution to the perfect baby’s development before and after delivery.
- Regulation in blood pressure levels, especially if you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Read the rest of this entry »
Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment
Diagnosis
It is made by bone density tests, determining the density (thickness and texture) of the bones to determine the risk of fractures. This method can measure the amount of bone tissue contained in the body with the help of a device, the result is compared with the levels of bone mass that has a healthy population, information obtained by taking into account age, sex , race, height and weight of the patient.
Conventional radiography can detect fractures, however, only show bone loss when more than 30%.
Prevention
Preventive action should begin from childhood, go through puberty, the reproductive period and reinforced during pregnancy (at this stage the woman’s bones tend to weaken because the baby takes its nutrients) and menopause, which allow structures achieve greater bone strength. Read the rest of this entry »
Weight loss
The woman quickly regains her figure depends on the kilos and centimeters earned in the nine months of pregnancy.
After delivery is typically lose 5 to 7 kilos under the baby, the amniotic fluid, placenta and the weight of the uterus and the fluid that the mother had retained mostly in the legs. The rest is being reduced gradually in the weeks or months after delivery.
The swelling of the legs and hands due to fluid retention disappears gradually. It also reduces the size of the abdomen in some women remain somewhat swollen for several weeks. This is due to the flaccidity of the muscles of the abdominal wall distension produced during pregnancy.
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It is common for women who breastfeed take longer to lose weight, since they retain fluid and have a greater sense of hunger. Usually, when you leave breastfeeding is often regain weight and shape without much effort. Read the rest of this entry »
I Wonder If an Excess of Vitamins Can Harm My Baby and Me?
The add vitamins and folic acid during pregnancy and indicate that there is an increased requirement for these nutrients during the year.
The fact that you have a balanced diet does not guarantee you receive the required doses for both, using the correct dose prescribed by your doctor not run the risk of hypervitaminosis, depending on the type of vitamin.
For example, excess vitamin A, it can produce teratogenic effects on the fetus
REMEMBER
Maternal nutrition influences fetal growth in women taking vitamin supplements during pregnancy reduce the risk that their children are born very small, both in weight and size, but before taking any supplement, talk with your health health to find out if you need and how to take.
Some supplements may be harmful during pregnancy. In addition, large amounts of some can be risky.
Do not consume vitamins and minerals your health professional has advised you not. Taking large amounts of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A, can be dangerous. Do not take more than 6,000 IU (international units) of vitamin A daily.
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Cause and Symptoms of Uterine malformations
Causes: Near the eighth week of pregnancy two tubes, called Mullerian ducts, fuse together to form what would later be the female reproductive tract. If this process does not develop properly leading to the appearance of malformations. It has been observed that the use of diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy causes these alterations. Sometimes a uterine malformation is acquired, as in the case of Asherman syndrome caused by excessive scraping of the uterine wall during curettage.
Signs and symptoms: The most common symptoms are:
* Absence of menstruation
* Severe abdominal pain
* Heavy or irregular menstrual period
* Abdominal bloating, especially during menstruation
* Pain during sex
* Complications of pregnancy: premature birth, prolonged labor, small baby, abortion sudden, pierced or breech deliveries, among others.
What is Uterine malformations?
Definition: The majority of these malformations are present from birth. There are several types of uterine abnormalities, many of which interfere with fertility and some also on sexual functioning. Some of the most common are:
* Asherman’s Syndrome: The uterine walls are partly or wholly attached by scar tissue.
* Lack of uterus: The complete absence of the uterus are often accompanied by an absence of vagina.
* Uterus unicorn: In this case, develops only one of the fallopian tubes. If one side of the uterus to develop properly and the other is rudimentary, the condition is called unicervical bicornuate uterus.
* Double Uterus: This malformation results from the development of a uterus in which a wall of tissue inside the uterus (the septum), divides it into two cavities.
* Uterus bent: In this malformation, the uterus has a slight depression in its upper part due to incomplete fusion, which creates a heart shape inside.
* Uterus underdeveloped or immature: In this condition, the uterus is smaller than average size, can be related to other abnormalities of the reproductive organs.
* T-shaped uterus: Instead of the usual pear-shaped uterus T. This is more common in daughters of women who took diethylstilbestrol, a class of synthetic estrogen used to prevent abortions.
The Most Common Symptoms Of Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids or piles are a series of veins in the rectum and anus that become swollen and become very annoying.
Almost everyone over a period of his life suffering from hemorrhoids, but the main causes of hemorrhoids, not to mention that there is some inherited component are:
* Long periods of constipation or diarrhea.
* Great efforts when defecating.
* Hemorrhoids in pregnancy. The effort at the time of childbirth hemorrhoids produces many pregnant women.
* Stay long periods of sitting or standing.
* A poor diet low in fiber promotes constipation.
* Obesity.
The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are:
* Bleeding haemorrhoids. Little bleeding when defecating, including feces or on paper wiping. In this bleeding external hemorrhoids usually accompanied by pain or itching and no internal hemorrhoids.
* Pain or discomfort when sitting.
* When the veins inside the anus become inflamed and are beyond the anus (prolapse occurs). This vein bulging is very annoying when you are sitting.
The treatment of hemorrhoids is essential for improvement and especially to reduce symptoms of hemorrhoids so bothersome, so we must:
* When going to the bathroom try not to keep quiet and go at the time that we need. We should try to defecate without great efforts and to promote bleeding and prolapsed internal hemorrhoids. Cleanse the anus with paper or soft tissues and, if possible accompanied by warm water. In case of prolapse try (once the area clean) finger to accompany the hemorrhoid inside the anus.
* When you feel very itchy or itching in the area is good warm water baths for about 10 minutes. It also relieves itching to ice, but we will not use this remedy because the cold weather does not help remove the blood clot that forms the hemorrhoid and if relief but does not facilitate the improvement of the hemorrhoid.
* The use of creams for hemorrhoids usually relieve the pain or itching, but not good either prolonged use.
* As mentioned in many of our items, chamomile is a natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic, so a bag of chamomile in warm water on the external hemorrhoid ease enough.
* Another home remedy is the paste of spinach (finely chopped spinach mixed with oil). The properties of spinach decongest and soothe the hemorrhoid discomfort.
* We must balance a diet rich in fiber, but be careful, say balance, since too much fiber can lead us to go to the bathroom too often and very hard stool, all counter with hemorrhoids.
* Avoid very spicy foods or very spicy, is a “hell” for the hemorrhoid.
* In extreme cases will be necessary to operate the hemorrhoids surgically. Today there are several methods of disposal, such as clotted through laser sclerosed by injection or surgical removal of a lifetime.
If hemorrhoids or piles make you suffer a lot and these tips for home treatment of hemorrhoids and natural and do not relieve hemorrhoids, you should visit your doctor.
Toxemia of pregnancy
Toxemia of pregnancy, more commonly known as preeclampsia is a problem of variable severity that occurs during pregnancy. Its appearance is usually normal during the second trimester of pregnancy, although in some cases can be detected in the first 20 weeks.
Do not know the specific causes of preeclampsia, but there are a number of groups of women at increased risk of suffering such as those with obesity, over 35 years, mothers, multiple pregnancies (twins or more) or history of diabetes and hypertension in the family. Read the rest of this entry »
The Most Common Symptoms Of Hypertension
Hypertension is an asymptomatic disease in its early stages and whose consequences are very serious, so early detection will help us keep it under control and thereby greatly reduce the chances of an accident occurring cardiovascular or kidney in the future.
As mentioned above, is asymptomatic, but usually has some symptoms that are occasional and of short duration not associated with hypertension, but to them we go to the doctor to conduct a study and tell us whether or not we hypertension. The most common symptoms of hypertension are dizziness, nosebleeds, ringing in the ears, chest pain, fatigue, vision problems Read the rest of this entry »
How To Treat Anemia With Healthy foods
Treatment of anemia depends on the type, cause and severity of the disease. Treatments may include dietary changes, nutritional supplements, medicines or procedures.
Treatment Goals
The goal is to increase the amount of oxygen that blood can carry. Is achieved by increasing the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Another goal is to treat the underlying condition or the cause of anemia.
Changes in diet and nutritional supplements
Low levels of vitamins or iron in the body can cause some types of anemia. These low concentrations can be caused by poor diet or certain diseases or health problems.
To increase the concentrations of vitamins or iron the doctor may ask you to make changes to your diet or take vitamins or iron supplements. A widely used vitamin supplements are vitamin B12 and folic acid. Sometimes there is vitamin C to help the body absorb iron.
Iron
Your body needs iron to produce hemoglobin. The body can more easily absorb iron from meat than vegetables or other foods. To treat anemia, the doctor may recommend eating more meat (especially red meat such as beef and liver), as well as chicken, turkey, pork, fish and seafood.
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