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DISEASES OF THE ELDERLY

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

The main diseases in the elderly are arteriosclerosis, arthritis, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, high blood pressure, vision or hearing problems, dementia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, etc.. These are the most common.
We refer now to arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), very close to her cousin, atherosclerosis, which is hardening of the arteries due to cholesterol. This begins when monocytes (a type of white blood cells) circulating in the blood, penetrate the arterial wall and become fat cells accumulate, leading to decrease the space through which blood flows, and in the best, the organs do not receive enough oxygen. In the worst cases occurs A.C.V. (Stroke).
Once this condition, there is so far able to reverse it. Yes we can prevent complications that may occur in vital organs like heart and brain. It would be what is called secondary prevention.
This further strengthens the idea of primary prevention should be done throughout life.
Prevention eliminates controllable risk factors like cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise.
It would be appropriate to start with proper nutrition, from small:
- Eat less foods high in saturated fats (fatty meats, bacon, sausage, organ meats, butter, cream)
- Eat more unsaturated fats: olive oil, sunflower, corn, nuts, fish (add omega 3).
- Eat foods rich in fiber and carbohydrates such as rice, vegetables, legumes, tubers, fruits, milk and nonfat yogurt, bread and crackers, brown rice, apricot plum, raisins, nuts, skinless chicken, mackerel, tuna, variety fruit, plenty of water.
as parents, it is our responsibility to create good habits in our children. to us to have a better quality of life. bringing children into the world, and then feed them pizza and soda in her room with the computational, television, video games, so do not bother, it is irresponsible.
+) Are not accustomed to consumption of sweets and soft drinks.
+) Use more of your bike, without the car and organize bicycle rides with other families.
+) promoted in schools and places of meeting the consumption of healthy foods and beverages, natural.
+) from small, a little salt and sugar (or anything).
+) also from small accustomed to vegetables, can be processed and used as pulp.
+) Lots of fruits, natural, gelatin, yogurt, smoothies or salads. Incorporate them!
*) Make Mothers meeting to discuss the recipes that give you more solutions, and which can be frozen, as the best method of conservation.
We, the elderly, we must educate them, guide them, talk a lot with them, explain the consequences of harmful habits, and accompany them in this way with tangible examples.

The Decalogue of Dermatitis

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Atopic Dermatitis, DA, is a very common condition among children ages comprising zero to ten years. After this part may still be suffering but to a lesser extent. In a very uncomfortable illness that often prevents the child to make a full life.

The Decalogue, created by the Association of Relatives and Atopic Dermatitis Patients (ADEA) and five international experts to provide solutions and help for parents to treat their children as effectively as possible.

1.-scratching should be avoided because, once the child starts, cannot stop. This can lead to the onset of infection or other skin problems.

2.-The clothing can be a culprit in the onset of an outbreak. Take it very tight or rubbing with certain labels can cause a reaction in the child’s skin.

3.-Also, food can be guilty too. Milk, chocolate eggs or foods are problematic.

4.-Journal writing can be very useful for going scoring at what time an outbreak occurs and where. This helps your doctor when starting a treatment or examination.

5.-It is necessary to inform teachers of the condition that the child has. Sometimes they can cause dermatitis, lack of sleep and it is recommended that tutors in the school know the reason for this.

6.-The children should also be aware of your problem to learn to take a routine hygiene and hydration from small.

7.-The dermatitis on a problem that has no cure but is easily treatable. We must lose our fear of corticosteroids as in case of outbreak, simple hydration can be harmful.

8.-At the time of the bath water should be warm and the child should not stay too long in it, it is advisable to shower rather than a bath. The towel drying must take place progressively and taps.

9.-The hydration is the mainstay of treatment to follow, except for times of outbreaks as explained above. The cream is good for the skin is not dry and cracking will cause injury.

10.-The role of pediatricians in the treatment of atopic dermatitis is very important, make sure yours is qualified to carry out a treatment.

Rett Syndrome

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

Diseases and ConditionsRett Syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects genetically based, almost entirely female, decreasing their life expectancy. Its main consequence is that a regression in development, especially in the areas of expressive language and hand use. Its incidence is very low among the population which causes often misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsy.

The symptoms manifest themselves differently in each person and are not visible, usually until after the first 6-18 months of life. We stand out among them:

- Apraxia.

- Respiratory problems that worsen with stress or during sleep.

- Change in development.

- Excessive salivation and drooling.

- Tips flabby body.

- Learning difficulties.

- Scoliosis.

- Seizures.

- Difficulty gripping objects with hand and unsteady gait.

- Slow growth of the head.

- Constipation and gastroesophageal reflux continuing and serious.

Diagnosed through genetic testing is possible, though not always effective because in many cases there are signs that can identify any genetic, so it is very important to watch for symptoms. Thus, we distinguish three types of Rett syndrome: atypical, classic or temporary.

Currently there is no drug that can prevent the development of this pathology, although it is known that symptoms improve with adolescence. However physiotherapy and music therapy have become good partners to improve the quality of life of sufferers. Also, depending on the case, may be necessary to use drugs in order to solve some associated symptoms such as constipation or seizures.

How Horehound Tea to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Cardiovascular DiseaseHorehound infusion to treat dyslipidemia
horehound plant can be very useful to complement a treatment to improve cardiovascular health and to treat dyslipidemia. This requires knowing how to prepare your tea or infusion. In this way you can avoid potential side effects or herb may exhibit.

Horehound plant possesses to improve cardiovascular health, because:

* Manage improve blood circulation.
* Reduces the formation of atherosclerotic plaques responsible for ischemia or heart attacks.
* Reduces blood pressure, etc..

To achieve these benefits and some adverse effects is important to know how to make tea of horehound.

Horehound infusion to treat dyslipidemia

Preparation

* Pour a spoonful of horehound herb in a cup of boiling water.
* Let stand for 5 minutes.
* Sweeten with 1 teaspoon of honey, stevia or sucralose.
* Take 1 cup half-hour before lunch and dinner.

Remember it is important not to overuse this or any other infusion, because in that case, there may be unwanted side effects.

Keep in mind that you should not eat horehound tea, if: you are pregnant, nursing, or if you suffer from hypotension or if you suffer from gastritis.

The Global and Increased Cardiovascular Disease

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Cardiovascular DiseaseRelationship between the World Cup and increased myocardial
Football fascinates millions of people around the world. Every 4 years the world was paralyzed for a month, to see which country is the best in soccer. This should be synonymous with joy and celebration, sometimes becomes disease. There are studies that suggest a relationship come the World Cup and increased cardiovascular disease and stroke.

During the World Cup produced a mixture of emotions where mixed nationality and play. This combination can lead to emotional stress that triggers an increase in cardiovascular disease and even heart attacks.

During the World Cup in Germany in 2006, research was conducted on whether there was a relationship between the World Cup and the increase in heart attacks or cardiovascular disease. As a result of these studies concluded that when the German team played, cardiac consultations multiplied by 3 and consultations peaked when Germany eliminated Argentina on penalties.

This research was based on others, which studied the incidence of cardiovascular disease and major soccer events.

Why in the world increases cardiovascular disease?

* As football has a social connotation, it generates emotional stress, which is directly related to anxiety, anger and even panic. This triggers a series of physiological events that result in cardiovascular problems later.
* During a stressful situation stimulates the adrenal gland hormones. This releases adrenaline and this in turn leads to tachycardia, increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction of blood vessels.
* In addition, it stimulates the sympathetic nervous system activity, which acts quickly on the heart muscle, causing the characteristic symptoms of cardiovascular disease, among which one can mention the attack.
* This is exacerbated if you add other risk factors such as hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, obesity and hypertension.

To prevent the world is a health problem, it is important to take a series of preventive measures.

* If possible avoid seeing which matches involving the home team.
* Relax by different techniques.
* Take extra medication if your doctor thinks fit.
* Make physical activity.
* Eating right, avoiding foods high in fat and simple sugars.

Remember that a football game is not more important than your life. This should be a hobby and not a pain.

Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Cardiovascular DiseaseSigns of a heart attack
Since not all heart attacks or heart attacks begin with sudden pain, it is important to know what the symptoms and / or previous signs indicating that something is wrong. If a person is aware of these signals, it is possible to prevent complications that can arise even in death.

Heart attack or myocardial infarction is a condition in which there is a necrosis of heart tissue. This is the result of reduced blood flow to the heart, which prevents enough oxygen gets to it, causing the death of that area.

A heart attack can sometimes be fatal, so it is important to pay attention to certain signs or symptoms that may be evidence that something is wrong with cardiovascular health.

Before detailing the symptoms and signs, it is important to emphasize those not always present symptoms of myocardial infarction clear. In this case they are called silent heart attack or asymptomatic.

Symptoms of a heart attack

Pain or discomfort in the center of the chest. This lasts a few minutes away.
* Oppression.
* Feeling of fullness.
* It may sometimes mistake for indigestion or heartburn.
* Discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach.
* Nausea.

Signs of a heart attack

Vomiting.
* Dizziness.
* Fainting.
* Cold sweat.

If you ever have any of these symptoms or signs, do not hesitate to seek medical advice. Myocardial infarction can be prevented.

Remember, healthy eating, physical activity and avoid risk factors like smoking and excessive alcohol.

What is a Myocardial Infarction

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Relationship between stroke and cholesterol and high triglycerides
one of the most important cardiovascular complication is myocardial infarction. This is the result of a combination of one or more risk factors, within which you can find the levels of cholesterol and triglyceride. This note will inform you about what a myocardial infarction and what is the relationship between it and high levels of blood fats.

When the values of cholesterol and triglycerides are above normal, emphasizing the need to prevent complications in cardiovascular health. Within these complications can include acute myocardial infarction, which if not treated early can lead to death.

What is a myocardial infarction?

* Myocardial infarction is a disease which, it is also known as heart attack or heart attack. It is characterized by insufficient blood circulation that causes damage to the heart tissue, leading to necrosis (death of).

Often this is due to circulatory problem the presence of an atherosclerotic plaque or in the artery walls. This situation leads to the occurrence of cardiac arrhythmia due to insufficient amount of blood and thus insufficient oxygen. This can lead to death.

Now, knowing it to an acute myocardial infarction, it is possible to determine what relationship exists between it and high concentrations of cholesterol and triglycerides.

Relationship between stroke and cholesterol and high triglycerides

* When total cholesterol levels exceeding 200 mg / dl, LDL cholesterol levels or bad are above 130 mg / dl and triglycerides above 150 mg / dl, a high chance of forming atherosclerotic plaques.
* These atheromas form because both cholesterol and triglycerides circulating in excess is deposited in artery walls, triggered a series of physiological mechanisms that lead to plaque formation. Which adhere to the arteries in a manner that reduces the size of them and in turn decrease the passage of blood and oxygen to the heart?

This is the mechanism by which it begins to take shape a possible myocardial infarction. So much emphasis is on prevention, to maintain normal values both triglycerides and cholesterol in blood.

It is important to remember that it is also necessary to maintain normal blood pressure and a healthy weight and blood glucose levels within the reference values.

Preventing a heart attack is not that hard, you just need to follow these suggestions:

* Eat healthy, add vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes to your diet, reduce saturated fat intake.
* No smoking.
* Do not drink to excess.
* Perform daily physical exercise.
* Get plenty of rest.

Keep in mind these tips will improve your quality of life and substantially reduce the risk of myocardial infarction.

How to Calculate Cardiovascular Risk

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Cardiovascular DiseaseRelationship between CRP and heart disease
While there are tables and records to establish a relationship between different types of risk factors and the occurrence of heart disease. There is a way how to calculate cardiovascular risk with a simple blood sample. This is through the measurement of a protein called C-reactive.

Every day more scientific research focused on identifying cardiovascular risk. This is done to reduce the number of deaths and people with serious physical injuries as a result of, for example, a stroke.

According to various studies and research there is a direct relationship between proteins called C-reactive and the onset of heart disease?

How to calculate cardiovascular risk

* It uses the C-reactive protein (hsCRP), which is very sensitive. This is an inflammatory biomarker associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular events, peripheral arterial disease and sudden cardiac death.
* This measurement is used in healthy patients with normal levels of LDL or bad cholesterol.
* C-reactive protein is considered a strong independent predictor of future cardiovascular events independent of plasma LDL cholesterol value.
* This protein has been very useful to predict potential acute coronary ischemia, even after surgery.

The group of people who benefit most from this assessment are those with normal or low levels of LDL cholesterol. That is, apparently healthy patients with normal or low LDL, high hsCRP but one, are at high risk for future cardiovascular events.

This type of research is designed to prevent deaths that could be prevented. Question of science will continue to study according to the results obtained so far.

Coffee Consumption and Cardiovascular Risk

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

HypertriglyceridemiaRelationship between coffee intake and cardiovascular health
Cup of coffee over time the link between coffee intake and cardiovascular risk has been extensively studied, and initial investigations indicate already made in the 60′s. This is because coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide and subsequently consumed by millions of people. So I will detail what is the relationship between coffee consumption and cardiovascular health.

For many decades we have studied the relationship between coffee consumption and cardiovascular health in general and the link between popular drink and various risk factors such as:

* Hypertension.
* Hypercholesterolemia.
* Hypertriglyceridemia.
* Increased levels of homocysteine (a substance intervening in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques at the level of artery walls).

At first there was more emphasis on the effect of caffeine on the different risk factors over time has been diverted attention also to other components of coffee and alcohol diterpenes (cafestol and kahweol) that could have an adverse effect cardiovascular health.

There are investigations in which evidence is presented of a possible link between the harmful coffee consumption and coronary risk and other studies which refute this claim.

One possible explanation for this difference is not taking into account the type of coffee studied. Importantly, the relationship between coffee intake and cardiovascular risk should be taken from a long-term, as noted a decline in coffee consumption from age 50.

Because of these differences has conducted a review of 22 studies, which found an increased risk of myocardial infarction in those who consumed more than 5 cups of coffee daily, in connection with those who drank no coffee.

Conclusion

* As of today are still conducting research to determine the relationship between coffee consumption, cardiovascular health and each of its risk factors to establish recommended daily intake of coffee and the different substances that compose it, with the to minimize its harmful effects, if any.

From my point of view I think that coffee, like any other food, should be thoroughly consumed with common sense and avoiding excess. This will minimize adverse effects and enhance their strengths.

No more than 3 wells per day, will let you taste a good coffee and avoid complications that can affect your health. The excesses are harmful to the health and everything.

Tips in Case of Hypertriglyceridemia

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

hypertriglyceridemia

Tips in case of hypertriglyceridemia or elevated triglyceride levels

Hypertriglyceridemia is characterized by increased plasma triglycerides above 200 mg / dl. Triglycerides are a type of fat formed in the intestine from the use of certain foods (fatty foods, regardless of the type of fat, saturated or unsaturated-, sugary foods and alcohol), although it is synthesized in the liver by itself body.

This condition does not appear to be an important risk factor for atherosclerosis, except after 50 years where the incidence of elevated triglycerides should be considered a major risk factor.

The source can be genetic, affecting several members of one family or induced by eating habits and unhealthy life. Often, their appearance is secondary to other conditions such as obesity, diabetes and the HDL (good cholesterol) decreased.

In targeting the dietary guideline to know that the synthesis of triglycerides in the intestine is determined by the total fat intake and the formation of triglycerides in the liver depends on the total calories and total dietary fat. Therefore adapt to the caloric needs of the person controlling the amount of total fat easier to monitor the disease.

On the other hand, obesity, alcohol consumption and excessive intake of simple sugars often precipitated hypertriglyceridemia, so you should apply a low-calorie diet to reduce weight if overweight or obese, absolutely eliminate and reduce alcohol and simple sugars that promote the increase of triglycerides in people with hypertriglyceridemia, and contribute to the establishment of obesity.

When the triglyceride level is elevated secondary to other diseases such as diabetes, treatment should be directed primarily to control the basic processes.