The nutritional value of fruit

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Rich in water, minerals and vitamins, low in fat and protein and with 10 percent carbohydrates, fruits, especially the “flesh”, it is important for a healthy diet.

Rich is especially its vitamin content:
vitamin A gives elasticity to the skin and, together with the carotenoids, is an antioxidant. The fruit contains the most is the watermelon, apricots, persimmons and melons;
Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals, important in the formation of collagen, which gives elasticity to the skin and prevents wrinkles, is present in citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, papaya, mango and blackcurrant;
vitamin E, which protects it from sun damage on the skin, is present in high amounts in nuts: walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and pistachios. But even in exotic fruits, the avocado. Continue reading →

Hirsutism: What is it and how to cure

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

For healthy teeth

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Methods of brushing

France is far enough from the WHO recommendations in dental hygiene:

“While she recommends eating six tubes of toothpaste per year, the French can consume on average 3.4.

“While she recommends eating four toothbrushes, the French can consume on average 1.7.

Also, brushing your teeth is one thing, well the paint is another. Here are some tips for improving your dental hygiene: Continue reading →

Sweating makes you sweat? 10 solutions

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

5 soft solutions

1 “Fan! If you sweat in hot weather is to keep the body at constant temperature and thus ensure the proper functioning of organs. Sweat makes it possible to cool the skin surface and along the bloodstream. In case of hot weather, you can compensate by cooling your skin otherwise, for example using a fan, a fan, an air current or wearing open shoes and well ventilated.

2 “A healthy! Contrary to popular belief, the sweat secreted by sweat glands is odorless as composed only of water and salt. But if the sweat is not cleaned, it “macerate” in contact with skin bacteria and odor changes … Take a shower once a day at least, eliminates bacteria and sweat! Continue reading →

Omega-3 fats should not be overlooked

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Omega-3 fats without harmful effects.

Let there be no mistake, the Omega-3 fats are. But not just any … There are indeed different types of fat have opposite effects on health: saturated fatty acids, found in butter, cheese or charcuterie; trans fatty acids, from industrial sources; and polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fats, so named because of their chemical structure. Worth recalling that the first two sources of fat may have adverse consequences on health (cholesterol, risk of cardiovascular disease, etc..).

Omega-3, they belong to polyunsaturated fatty acids, fatty acids also known as “essential” because our body can not manufacture them. We must therefore necessarily eat to satisfy our needs. As fat, they bring as many calories as saturated fatty acids but, unlike them, their consumption has protective effects. Continue reading →

Gastrointestinal disorders: when should you consult?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation, digestive disorders are usually benign. Do you know the good habits and do you know when to consult the doctor? All answers to be well in your stomach.

The nausea can have many causes

What is it? Nausea and vomiting may be independent or related to the circumstances. Nausea is the urge to vomit, vomiting is usually preceded by nausea. In most cases, the nausea is accompanied by abdominal pain, lack of appetite or fatigue. Although unpleasant, vomiting usually allow the disappearance of nausea.

The causes can be many: food, stress related to a disease (gastroenteritis, migraine, meningitis, etc..) But also to pregnancy, motion sickness, adverse effects of drugs, etc.. Continue reading →

Antibiotic, antifungal … Garlic hunt microbes

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

This property has long been known: the Romans already concocted a poultice made of garlic to treat wounds.
But this is nothing that a pastor who has demonstrated, centuries later, the antibacterial properties of the small white bean. To do this, he took human guinea pigs infected with bacteria well known, E.coli and Salmonella, which cause both food poisoning with severe diarrhea. And made to swallow the garlic part of them. Those who had eaten garlic did not develop diarrhea, while others were not spared: the famous scientist therefore concluded that garlic had certain virtues antibiotics. Continue reading →

lactic acid

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Lactic acid is defined as one of the main enemies of the people doing physical activity. Whether they are professional athletes and amateur sports is a risk to taste the pain that leads to accumulation of this substance is always just around the corner.

To understand how it could happen to feel pain for over-production of lactic acid, we have to see what his role in the body.

Lactic acid is always present in our body, is also produced with minimal movements by the body, is a substance that comes from the muscles, which, once arrived in the blood, is used as a source of energy being converted to glucose. Continue reading →

Health tips for newborn baby

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Knowing how to manage the life of a newborn is an important work that needs to engage parents and people who are very close to the newcomer to the world. In this statement we will tell in fast stages, the first year of the child’s life. We chose to limit this time pointing out that the infant during its first 12 months of life, is a real computer, capable of learning and knowledge in an exceptional manner than any other period of its existence. Let’s start by saying that the work for the proper growth of the child begins before birth, or with the choice of hospital where the mother should give birth and the organization of space where the small start to take its first steps in life. Continue reading →

Improve the management of stroke

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

During a trip to Poitiers in early October 2009, the Health Minister Roselyne Bachelot presented a new report on stroke. Beyond an alarmist, several suggestions were made to better prevent and manage the third leading cause of death in France. If you want to know details information about healthy living and updated health guide you can visit here.

Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin, Minister of Health and Sport, presented a report on the stroke (CVA) resulting from the work of a steering committee set up in late 2008 and coordinated by Dr. Elizabeth Fery-Lemonnier, general counsel of health facilities. 3 This report provides an inventory of alarmist but also suggests ways to improve management and stroke prevention.

Stroke: the third leading cause of death

Support for AVC Stroke is the leading cause of acquired disability in adults 3, the second leading cause of dementia (after Alzheimer’s disease ) and the third leading cause of death in France. Continue reading →

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