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Hand Washing

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Washing HandsHand washing refers to the application of a detergent substance, whether in the form of bar soap or gel on wet skin of hands and that added to the mechanical friction of the same by the time of one minute causes, after its rinsing, mechanical removal of debris, organic compounds and microorganisms from the skin surface. The gel or bar of soap just does not have antimicrobial activity, but only for drag decrease the bacterial load in a count from 2.7 to 3 log10 in one minute. This reduction has been shown to not increase if we prolong the washing time, but, it increases markedly when we add an antiseptic liquid soap or bar.

Washing hands with soap and water is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to prevent unnecessary deaths. This hygienic practice reduces over 40% the number of deaths due to diarrhea and 25% the number in cases of acute infections of the airways.
It is scientifically proven that many diseases can be transmitted via the hands: boils, abscess, different types of eruptive diseases, parasites, colds, hepatitis. In all, however, the most common is diarrhea. It is therefore very important to wash your hands after changing diapers, whenever we have gone to the bathroom and before and during food preparation, handling dirty objects or tools (insecticides, gardening, sanitize children when they the bathroom.
Humans will inevitably manipulate millions of microorganisms spread in the genital area, an area full of fecal bacteria.

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Sneezing

Friday, January 8th, 2010

SneezingHistory
Sneezing has been given different meanings over time, there is, for example, that if there was once a wish is fulfilled, twice, and will receive a kiss three times, would send a letter. Also, if presented before breakfast was possible for a stranger or acquaintance came home, and twice during three consecutive nights, allegedly foretold that she would soon die a member of the family.

In some ancient cultures like Greece and Rome, were believed to be produced by sneezing empty head and soul or even that evil spirits are expelled from the body, therefore, tended to respond to affected: “lives” and “save” to try mitigate the possible consequences. It is said that Pope Gregory III (731-741) introduced the phrase “God bless you” to protect those who sneezed from the dangers of the disease and, subsequently, the prevailing fashion exclaim “Jesus” to frighten the evil today, it is customary to say “health”, so you want the person recovers quickly. These responses are caused by superstition persists to this day as signs of good manners.

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Ulcer

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

UlcerDEFINITION
An ulcer is a sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, which is a layer lining these organs inside to avoid injuring the effect of digestive juices with those who are in constant contact. This is a very common disease that produces a characteristic pain and changes in quality of life in those affected.

SYMPTOMS
Most characteristic of peptic ulcer is the appearance of pain or uncomfortable sensations in the abdominal region, which may have one or more of the following characteristics:

* Pain in the upper abdomen (epigastric) shown at 30 to 60 minutes after eating.
* Night pain onset (when the stomach is empty).
* The dull ache that radiates.
* Periods of pain of weeks, with symptom-free periods.
* Pain when pressing on the epigastrium.
* Other symptoms would be a consequence of previous weight loss, loss of appetite, bloating, belching, nausea or vomiting, although the latter are rare.

This pain can be associated with heartburn or acidity in the esophagus (behind the breastbone) and often is associated with gastric acid reflux into the esophagus, which can be damaged by the impact of causing heartburn oesophagitis.

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Healthy Hair Secret

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Healthy HairNot only for women, hair is also important for men.Hair is one of the main thing for people to stay fresh and healthy.
Keeping healthy hair is not easy.Commonly used by people that we have to wash our hair and nourish our hair with conditioner.But those things are not enough.There are several types of hair.Hairfall, dandruff hair, curly hair, colored hair, dry hair and normal.So, most of people take special treatment for their hair.Here is the secret to keep healthy hair.

1. Start with a set meal. Choose foods containing green vegetables and sweet fruit. Milk and yogurt products are also good for hair. So it is with coconut.

2. Avoid processed or canned foods. Foods with artificial preservatives and chemical additives will not provide nutritional benefits to the body and the body. Cold drinks are also interfere with digestion and assimilation of nutrients.

3. Spices like black pepper beneficial for hair health. Add this seasoning to the soup or other dishes.

4. Avoid stress because it can have serious repercussions in the long run and affect the hair color. Try to set the time and work to minimize the pressure. Perform a relaxation / meditation.

5. Stay away from harsh chemical products that can damage the hair. Find a shampoo and conditioner natural and gentle, especially if you wash your hair three times a week.

6. Scalp massage with coconut oil or olive oil to stimulate and provide moisture scalp.

7. Do not comb hair with a hair brush when wet.

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Constipation

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

ConstipationWhat is constipation?
It is when you have problems emptying the stomach with difficult or unusual expulsion of stool or feces. These can be hard, which makes it difficult to expel and have to make much effort to expel them.

The normal frequency varies from person to person. A normal range is three times a day to three times a week. Constipation may also be considered when a person moves from a higher to a smaller frequency.

What causes constipation?
Several causes can be:
* Not drinking enough fluids.
* Physical inactivity. Staying in bed.
* Not eating enough fiber.
* The consumption of certain drugs.
* Do not go to the bathroom when you feel like.
* The use of laxatives.

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Malnutrition

Monday, January 4th, 2010

MalnutritionIntroduction
Malnutrition in its various forms is the most common diseases. Its causes are due to weak general economic resources or diseases that compromise the good nutritional status. Under the International Handbook of disease classification is a medical complication but can be prevented and that has major impact on the outcome of therapy.

Today malnutrition is accepted as a common factor in clinical practice that result in an increased length of hospital stay, morbidity and mortality in patients hospitalized due to high risk of complications such as infection, phlebitis, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure, low fistula healing and that they suffer. As a result, hospital stay and costs of therapy significantly increase.

Nutritional status is normally the result of the balance between what is consumed and what was required, which is determined by the quality and quantity of dietary nutrients and their full utilization in the body.
In recent years he had played down the nutritional assessment of patients, because the parameters so far have not been developed are approved, because in some cases affected by the response to the disease per se, also constitute a cost-benefit important to the patient. But now because of the impact of nutrition on clinical outcome has been increased interest in finding a precise marker of malnutrition.

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First Aid On Burns

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

First Aid Kit
DEFINITION
Sunburn is the clinical outcome of the contact or exposure of body heat. Burns has multiple causes, being commonly of accidental origin, work and home, especially in children.

Burns can be caused by fire, hot liquids, caustic (chemicals), electricity and sun.

A quick and successful action before a burn can save your life and in other cases, improve the prognosis and healing time of thermal trauma. Knowing well the etiology and pathophysiology of the burn can be able to make preventive treatment of multiple complications and consequences that can occur in these patients.

ASSESSMENT AND GRADING:

Is performed based on two parameters: Extent of burned surface area and degree of depth of the burn.

1. EXTENSION:

It is the first factor to consider in assessing the severity of a burn. To calculate it, is used as the simplest rule of nine of Wallace, which is divided by body surface in adults in 11 areas, each of which is 9%, or a multiple of nine percent, compared total body surface area. Thus estimates of the NEXT way: (In children the ratio is different)
You can help at certain times, to know that the palm represents 1% of the total body surface.

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Immunization or Vaccines for Adults

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Immunization

The injections may sting a little … But the diseases they can prevent can hurt more! Immunizations or vaccinations are essential. Protect against diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, polio, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough). Vaccines are important both for adults as for children.

The immune system helps your body fight germs by producing chemicals to combat them. Once you do, the immune system “remembers” the germ and can fight him again. Vaccines contain dead or weakened germs. When given a healthy person, the vaccine triggers an immune response to respond, creating immunity.

Before vaccines exist, people could only be truly immune when contracted the disease and survived it. Immunizations are an easier and less risky to be immune.

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Jogging: Feel The Benefits

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Jogging

Jogging is number one sport worldwide.The sport is pretty simple and cheap, therefore jogging is often practiced.Start jogging outdoor is a very healthy and reduce the stress rapidly. Compare to another sports, Jogging is the cheapest and easy to do.So, why don’t we start now?

Before jogging, you have to do some medical check by asking doctors about jogging methods and plans like some quoestions below.
* If you are over 40 years;
* If the last time you almost have no sporting practiced;
* When people in your deceased family to a heart attack at a young age;
* If you are overweight, elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol or have difficulty breathing

Getting Started
If there is no problem in walking, you can start jogging at a leisurely pace. Light, prolonged activity especially effective in novice athletes. The reason you should slow start is that your muscles and joints to get accustomed to the sporting activity. Otherwise you cause very fast sports injuries.Drink enough before, after and preferably during the run. If you keep your hydration, better keep it as full of carpet and help your body burn more fat.

Walk more than one hours, make sure you take extra carbohydrates to you. This keeps you more stamina levels.

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