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The low-carbohydrate diet can raise cholesterol

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

The low-carbohydrate diet can raise cholesterol

Reduce consumption of carbohydrates will help you lose weight, but not be so advisable to lower cholesterol, says a new study.

People who followed a diet low in carbohydrates, but relatively high in fat, lost weight in six weeks as much as those who made a diet rich in carbohydrates.

But levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol or “bad” increased significantly in the group with a low-carbohydrate diet, whereas in the other group down.

High levels of LDL are a risk factor for heart disease because they are associated with clogged arteries. (more…)

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The curry can kill cancer

Friday, February 26th, 2010

The curry can kill cancer

Curry has recently been investigated often due to properties that have been conferred. Curry is known to have components that allow to treat diseases such as arthritis or diabetes, and more recently have been ascribed properties to prevent Alzheimer’s. Now the cancer is added to the list.

Dr. Sharon McKenna and his team studied the behavior of cancer cells to the actions of cur cumin, noting that once it went into action the cells affected by the disease were eliminated themselves, and the immune system began to kill remaining. (more…)

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Eliminate Acne With Homeopathy

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Eliminate Acne

The homeopathy treatment, whatever the purpose for which it is carried out, maintained an overall objective, unchanging: to find the root of the problem. For this reason, it will focus the homeopathic treatment for acne, we talk briefly.

It is important to note that acne does not occur only by being a teenager (in fact, not only happens at this stage of life). The oils from the skin is not the only element that produces it. Diabetes or high blood pressure also can cause it internally, and a crisis of stress may be manifested in this way. (more…)

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Eating oatmeal helps reduce artery inflammation

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Eating oatmeal helps reduce artery inflammation

A group of U.S. experts sponsored by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have found new reasons to eat healthy oats on a daily basis.

The nutritionist Mohsen Meydani, lead researcher on the effects of the compounds of oats called “avenantramidas” is also director of the Vascular Biology Laboratory, Jean Meyer Center for Human Nutrition Research on Aging and in previous studies had shown that antioxidants phenolic compounds in oats hinder the ability of blood cells from sticking to the walls of arteries.

But in the process of atherosclerosis is another key chronic inflammation within the artery walls which is a part of ending this disease. (more…)

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How can I help prevent cavities?

Friday, February 19th, 2010

What are cavities?

How can I help prevent cavities?
-Brush your teeth at least twice daily, floss and mouthwash daily to remove plaque between teeth and below the gum line.

-Undergo regular dental examinations. Preventive care helps prevent the occurrence

problems and minor problems from becoming major ones.

-Eat a balanced diet restricted in starchy or sugary foods.

When you eat these foods, try it with a meal rather than between meals to minimize  the number of times that your teeth are exposed to
acid-producing bacteria.-Use dental products which contain fluoride, including toothpaste.

-Make sure your children’s drinking water contains adequate levels of fluoride.

The massive extent necessary for fluoride for teeth is salt, which should not be used in areas where natural water brings large amounts of fluoride and if salt is used without fluoride. Consult your local health authority to determine what kind of salt should be consumed.

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The menopause and obesity

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

The menopause and obesity

According to a study conducted in Spain, 58% of menopausal women are overweight or obese, and 42% are within a normal weight. Another important fact is that nearly half smokes or has been a smoker and still consume 38% alcohol.

Data were obtained from the study “menopausal women from Spain” (Mumenesp) presented in Madrid which was based on a sample of women around the menopause_23.022 Spanish territory, with a mean age of 56.7 years, all examined by 160 gynecologists.

Other details that stand out, note that the Spanish reached menopause at 48.7 years, two years before the U.S. and the Nordics. Spanish women, those from the Canaries are those with the highest percentage of early menopause, with 40 years on average. The age of menopause is related to the number of children, age of the first rule and obesity.

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Hair care

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Care hair. The blond hair is irresistible, but to maintain its beauty will have to have a range of care and treatment, because hair color is more demanding.

care hairStarting with the maintenance of color: if you encounter performance of blond, you must be attentive to the retouching of roots, you have to repeat every 15 to 30 days, according to hair growth and the difference between the natural tone and color chosen.

The dyeing and bleaching mainly used to achieve lighter shades are extremely damaging to the hair: tune the hair fiber, the dry out and weaken, in addition to stealing his shine. How do you prevent this problem? Realize wetting treatments regularly.

The most effective treatments for damaged blond hair are available in salons, especially the replacement of keratin care. Anyway, in your home you can moisturize your hair with specific products.

In addition, for the daily care of hair products you should use highly moisturizing ingredients such as silicone, that protect and condition. After washing, repair tips and used without rinsing creams containing UV filter to prevent your hair will fade and light acquires a yellowish color.

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How can we prevent cancer?

Monday, February 15th, 2010

While it is clear that the theme this year is “Cancer can also be prevented, it would be interesting to inform the reader about how to prevent this disease.

And is that although this disease is a major cause of global mortality, cancer can be prevented.

But how can it be prevented? 40% of cancers are potentially preventable, says the website of the Global Campaign World Cancer Campaign, organized by the International Union Against Cancer, which provides a series of recommendations to be less exposed to the emergence of this disease.

According to the web, UICC explains that the risk of developing cancer may be significantly reduced through simple measures (which have also been published by the World Health Organization in its official website).

These recommendations are: 1) Stop the use of snuff and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke (remember that smoking is the single biggest killer, according to WHO), 2) Moderate alcohol consumption, 3) Avoid exposure Excessive sun; 4) Maintain a healthy weight through healthy diet and regular exercise, and 5) protect against cancer infections.

It is important to add is already known about which topics will focus the 2011 edition of World Cancer Day. Next year will seek to teach children and adolescents to avoid exposure to UV rays.

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Butter: fat source

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

The debate between butter and margarine appears to be little sense, since both are rich in fats. Therefore, from this health blog we reflect on 750 calories per hundred grams in butter: The fat source. The best option is to replace it with olive oil, such as Mediterranean and ours.

Butter: fat source The early morning toast is accompanied by jam and butter. But you may not know for certain health problems that can cause the butter, which we include in our menus lightly enough. Butter is a source of saturated fat because it is composed of 80% fat, and has great energy intake. (more…)

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Link sugary drink consumption with pancreatic cancer

Friday, February 12th, 2010

People who drink two or more sugary soft drinks per week have an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, a rare and deadly tumor.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota made up to 60,524 men and women in the Chinese Health Study in Singapore for 14 years, time during which 140 volunteers developed the disease.

Those who consumed the amount of soda had 87% higher risk of developing pancreatic tumor. Those who drank more fruit juice than soft drinks did not have the same risk.

Link sugary drink consumption with pancreatic cancerIt should be that high levels of sugar in soft drinks may increase the level of insulin produced by the body, contributing to the pancreatic cancer cells grow, said Mark Pereira, director of the study.

A can of soda contains approximately 355 milliliters of 130 calories, almost all sugar.

“Singapore is a rich country with an excellent health care system.’s Favorite pastimes are eating and shopping, so the findings should be applicable to other Western countries,” added Pereira.

Other studies have linked pancreatic cancer with red meat, especially the burnt or charred. (more…)

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