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Health and scientific organizations in the world are advising an adequate intake of water to enjoy good health. In this vein, the Research Institute of Water and Health (IIAS) recalls that in water consumption, it is advisable to try natural mineral water because:

- Comes from underground springs that are protected from any contamination, so do not need any treatment for consumption, thus taking water in its natural state.

- Two liters of mineral water a day provides essential minerals and trace elements that remain constant over time.

- It helps transport nutrients, remove waste and promote digestion.

- Due to the different formats in which it presents, drinking natural mineral water is an easy way to hydrate at anytime, anywhere.

now, we must take into account that not all bottled water sold is necessarily ‘mineral’. Besides the natural mineral water, three other varieties of bottled water. Are some tips to learn to distinguish:

- Spring water: underground home equally, so the difference mainly on the chemical composition above is not as stable and its methods of recruitment.

- Drinking water ready or prepared public water: it is often subjected to chlorination treatment or industrial processes.

- Sparkling water: they can be ‘gasified’ artificially during the bottling process or the gas may be the one contained in its natural state.

Do you consume the recommended amount of water? Do you prefer bottled or tap water?

-B6 (pyridoxine) Can be found in many foods such as yeast, whole grains, meats, organ meats, soy, legumes, nuts, eggs, etc.. Its deficiency is not common, but there causes anemia, depression, fatigue and nervous disorders among others.

-B9 (folic acid) found in green leafy vegetables, yeast, nuts, legumes and some fruits like bananas. The deficit of this vitamin causes fatigue, insomnia, and depression.

Very important in pregnancy and lactation.

-B12 (cobalamin) Essential for the proper functioning of our cells. Its deficiency is linked to anemia and general weakness. The major source of this vitamin is found in animal protein, which is why vegans should take full account of their intake through seaweed, fermented vegetables (miso, tamari and pickles) the amount of pro-vitamin B12 in some or Spirulina algae as Kamat is far superior to the vit B12 contained in the viscera as the liver.

-Fatty acids Omega 3 (linolenic acid) polyunsaturated oils highly beneficial to the circulatory system, prevents blood clots, lowers cholesterol and regulates blood pressure (down). It’s anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and useful in chronic fatigue, health of our skin, hormonal problems and pregnancy. The main source is fish oil and flaxseed oil beads, evening primrose and chia.

-Tryptophan (neurotransmitter serotonin, responsible for the regulation of sleep and pleasure) It can be found in eggs, fish, cereals, nuts and seaweed.

-Medicinal plants such as Hypericum or St. John’s wort, valerian, hawthorn, hops or Melissa, are often helpful.

(Always consult a specialist before taking any supplement, as some of those listed may be some interaction or side effects if swallowed chemical medication)

-Flower Essences are one of the most interesting phenomena of complementary medicine are based on a concept that allopathic medicine does not, the relationship between the human soul and the manifestation of the disease. It’s a subtle vibrational therapy that connects with the emotions that are causing imbalances, harmonizing.

There are specific Essences for depression, although there will always be to treat the individual person, prescribing the most appropriate healing for her.

On the other hand, the normalized time and emotional mental disorders are also beginning to resolved internal conflicts, so the physical recovery is considerable.

Consider that, the disease is not a natural state, responsibility for our disease will make us aware that the strength and power to recover, is also in us.

You need to sleep like a king and awakening as a baby
having trouble sleeping? You need to sleep like a king and awakening as I have problems that affect not get me to sleep, and I go round and round all over the bed looking for the best way to sleep, it affects me a lot in my work because I could not pay 100 %, desperate for anything that happened to me for help and advice on the internet.

I found an herb called Valerian; this plant was nothing new to me because if I had heard but did not know of its benefits, valerian is an herb praised for its ability to relieve anxiety and relax the mind to have a pleasant dream.

It is also useful in simple cases of stress, anxiety and stress, and severe cases of hysteria, nervous tremors, hyperactivity, chorea (involuntary shaking), heart palpitations and headaches product of stress.

This herb can be found in any market or in the gardens of our grandmothers:), I tell them something has an unpleasant odor, I went googling and found a product that caught my attention, “Tinctures Sweet Night”, this product is made of passion fruit, orange and mainly valerian, was perfect for me as it was indicated for stress anxiety, depression, relaxing and soothing to reconcile long hours of sleep

This male pathology, also known as penile curvature, often generates great anxiety and many psychological problems in the man who suffers. It occurs when a plaque or scar develops in the corpora cavernosa (responsible for producing an erection) and / or in the tunica albuginea that surrounds them. Consequently, the area where the scar is created layer (fibrosis) loses its elasticity and cause an erection, the male member is bent in that direction.

It can cause the following problems or symptoms:

- Pain in the penis during erection.

- Difficulties in sexual relations because of the curvature or lack of rigidity.

- Shortening or narrowing of the penis.

- Impotence.

Is easily detected by scanning, noting the top of the penis and, in some cases, the sides hardened.

Its causes are not known for sure. However, it is known that usually appears after the fifty years of age but can occur in younger people.

Peyronie’s disease is difficult to cure, and no single treatment that has proven to be effective in all patients. Furthermore, this disease has evolved very variable. In some men the fibrous plaque decreases or even disappears. In contrast, in other cases the curvature increases over time.

In any case, treatment will aim to relieve pain and correct the curvature of the penis. This treatment will extend from the intake of drugs to surgery.

Onychophagia biting is the habit of nail biting, and although this habit may seem a simple hobby, this is considered as pathology of the problems involved in health. It’s actually considered a nasty habit and besides being unsightly, but nail biting is harmful to health.

Consequences of nail biting

This habit apparently only ugly fingers and hands, but certainly that chronic Onychophagia can have serious consequences:

* Periungual warts consisting of small lumps that are usually painless appearing around and under nails.
* Onychophagia can cause bacterial and viral infections on the lips and oral mucosa.
* Onychophagia cause malocclusion is the misalignment of the dental arches and malposition of the teeth.
* It is involved in muscle growth and function of the mouth.
* If the nail biting well, the person also swallows, the nail can be embedded in the throat and cause infectious inflammation.

Child Onychophagia

Children are the sector that eats nails in the surveys indicates that 50% of children who have this habit of leaving it over the years. When it comes to adolescence 25% continued with the habit, and there is only 10% of adults who cannot cure the habit.

How to stop nail biting

the initial step to stop nail biting we should be aware and have the desire to quit completely. As Onychophagia is defined as an automatic reaction, it is advisable to allow us our brains take our new situation. It is recommended that we set a date to start to fight the habit.

In the pharmacy we can find that bitter substances smeared on the nails, with the bitter taste will think twice before biting.

It indicates that we should be self-critical; we look at their hands and realize that we do not like the smell or appearance; this may change if we quit.

Meaning of nail biting

this problem is generally present in nature people nervous because of a knee-jerk reaction proceeded to nail biting situations before fatigue, boredom or stress.

See under what circumstances we eat more nails, as well as the situations that trigger nervousness. So the duration of the period to quit trying to avoid.

It is extremely important to acquire healthy habits to protect against osteoporosis, since the disorder weakens our bones quietly, with no signs and sometimes do not realize it until a fracture occurs. The main diagnostic test to detect bone densitometry is performed to be detected menopause.

Recent studies open the doors for better understanding and preventive of this disease. For example that osteoporosis is associated with poor circulation and that the presence of vascular calcification may be the first symptom of osteoporosis and that both disorders are caused by the same genetic alteration.

It has also been able to find a protein that promotes bone growth, and this finding is facilitating the development of new drugs.

For effective prevention is recommended to analyze certain risk factors that may indicate how likely is a patient to suffer, with a high knowledge of certain information, you can begin to slow the weakening of the bones.

If the patient has been removed from the rule before age 45 in the body decreases estrogen levels and the absence of estrogen accelerates bone loss. It is important to keep appointments with the gynecologist because if menopause occurs before 45 years of age the risk of osteoporosis increases dramatically.

If you are over 40 years, the body begins to lose bone mass by 0.5% per year. The lifestyle is crucial in this age, considering that a sedentary lifestyle becomes more fragile bone demineralization because it.

The genetic factor increases up to 20% risk of osteoporosis, if there is a history in our family is important to inform the doctor to initiate a monitoring plan in advance.

When a low body mass index can lead to osteoporosis, and that body fat increases estrogen production and the weight helps strengthen bones.

Physical activity performed during the first 30 years of life makes it easier for old age may have greater bone density. People who do not get enough calcium suffer more bone fractures.

Other risk factors that deserve to be observed include smoking, alcohol use, hyperthyroidism, and if kept corticosteroid therapy for more than three consecutive months.

Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which has a chronic acute course, caused in most cases by inadequate nutrition. The gastric mucosa is red, has red or bleed images subepithelial. Gastritis can occur in one in various parts of the stomach or cover it completely. How do we know whether and how to treat gastritis?

Causes of Gastritis

Gastritis can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). Gastritis can be caused by irritation from alcohol intake, stress, chronic vomiting, and prolonged use of certain medications that contain aspirin, sulfa drugs, iodine, antibiotics or who are prescribed anti-inflammatory.

Gastritis can also be caused by the presence of Heliobacter pylori bacteria that live in the stomach mucosa in some cases if not treated early; it can lead to ulcers and even stomach cancer in some cases. Other culprits are pernicious anemia because it prevents the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach, various infections and viruses, autoimmune disorders and bile reflux.
How do I know if I have gastritis?

We should see a doctor and we are likely to perform some tests. Appropriate tests to diagnose gastritis are:

* Stool examination by this test will verify the presence of blood in the stool, since this is a sign of gastritis
* Blood tests are used to check the blood count will confirm if indeed existing anemia due to lack of red blood cells
* Endoscopy involves inserting a camera through exploratory patient’s digestive tract, reaching the stomach and allowing an assessment of the mucosal lining, if required will result in a tissue sample or biopsy for further analysis in the laboratory.

Treatment for gastritis

Treatment for gastritis usually involves the use of heartburn drugs and medications that decrease stomach acid is causing further irritation. The doctor may also include a diet to avoid spicy foods or spicy foods, high fat and limit your intake of drink irritants such as caffeine and alcohol.

In the event that gastritis is caused by a virus, it will be necessary to administer antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the gastritis will disappear too.
There are many home remedies for gastritis and products of alternative medicine or natural medicine. All medicines for gastritis must be prescribed by a physician, and symptoms of any kind of gastritis usually improve briefly, shortly after starting treatment.

read the results of our blood, we resign ourselves to say “this is only a doctor can understand.” It is not intended that readers self-diagnose or to acquire knowledge in medicine, but try to give an explanation of the meanings of certain terms contained in our blood test results.

First of all, only a professional in the health sciences can interpret a blood test properly and it is advisable to contact your doctor and that each value has different implications for different people.

Usually a blood test usually have three components:

* CBC
* Biochemistry
* Special tests

CBC

The CBC defines the quantification of what we call red series (red blood cell) and determine whether it is the case of polycythemia or thick blood.

Define the series turn white (white cells) and platelets. Based on this quantification, the CBC is used to detect anemia or polycythemia, different types of infections (as disminuición elevation or white blood cells, or their different types) and any problems or difficulty clotting ability as the platelet count.
Biochemical tests

Biochemical blood tests includes most of the parameters that are more generally known.

We studied the glucose level to diagnose diabetes. We estimated the levels of uric acid to evaluate the metabolism of proteins and thus achieve diagnose gout or kidney disease.

The level of good cholesterol and bad for diagnosing or initiate preventive controls can lead to atherosclerosis and other complications.

The level of transaminases and total bilirubin to assess liver metabolism and the possibility of gallstones.

Iron levels are evaluated to assess possible iron deficiency anemia. Ferritin and iron stores assessed and the possible existence of hemochromatosis.
Special tests

Special tests include a wide variety and the same focus on the potential for certain diseases based on symptoms presented by the patient under investigation. These may include hormonal tests to evaluate thyroid gland function adrenal, pituitary, and hypothalamus and stimulation tests and provocation.

Each of these parameters has equivalent implications in the interpretation of the general values of the analysis.

stomach produces acid to transform nutrients from food into energy. When these acids are outside their natural environment have a corrosive effect. Between the stomach and esophagus is a valve called the cardia, and which are closed by the stomach so that food intake does not go back up the esophagus?

Reflux occurs when this valve does not close properly and digestive acids and the barrier go up into the esophagus. The esophagus has no protective tissue that has the stomach against the acids and as a result there is irritation and burning sensation.

When we introduced routinely GERD need to change our daily routine to prevent and improve this condition. We can flavor our food with herbs that help digestion such as laurel, sage, thyme and rosemary. Eating papaya for dessert, since it has an enzyme that helps digest protein easily. It tells us that we replace the coffee infusions, avoid the use of snuff (read our tips on quitting smoking) and alcohol. All these elements have irritant effects are more difficult to digest. Mint and chocolate help reduce the force with which the valve is closed cardia.

Avoid intake of high fat foods, fried foods and red meat. It is advisable to regulate this type of eating meals because the stomach needs to produce more acids that cause stomach bloating and cause reflux. It is advisable not to lie down immediately after eating because the body position facilitates the rise of the acid. If you suffer from constipation or overweight contributes to pressure pushing stomach acid and food into the esophagus.

Antacids should be taken in a timely manner and is not recommended to take them over four days in a row, as its overuse can cause a rebound effect and ultimately cause more acidity. The mineral salts or baking take longer to take effect but the feeling of relief is longer, should be monitored frequently because they can cause constipation and kidney stones.

One in three people suffer from reflux of stomach acid, which can become a chronic problem. It is important to treat it on time and at a level that can cause serious chronic health conditions.

monitor-Greetings important to note that our best ally is the preventive medicine and your body has ways to communicate when certain signs or symptoms appear so often do not enjoy good health. The presence of mood changes is one of the most characteristic symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is active in smaller scale than normal, then your metabolism slows and you have problems with attention, memory, even in speech.

It is recommended that people under forty years in their tests include a blood test monitoring of thyroid stimulating hormone, to detect if your elevation leads to the diagnosis of hypothyroidism and treatment.
Symptoms of vaginal infection

vaginal discharge that has yellowish-green as mucus and foul odor may be a vaginal infection, mostly if you have outside the menstrual cycle. Vaginal infections are not treated in reasonable time can because pelvic inflammatory disease can result in abdominal pain, ectopic pregnancy and infertility.

Given the symptoms of vaginal infection should seek gynecological care to avoid further complications.
How to prevent snoring

Snoring is never normal related under any circumstances is a warning that the air is not properly passing to and from our body. When people who snore are not addressed early, progressive and starts snoring breathing pauses where not enough oxygen enters (sleep apnea). People who suffer from apnea are more prone to hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes.

A sleep specialist can define a suitable treatment for this disorder, such as the use of ambient air compressor equipment, changes in lifestyle to stop the spread of this disease or by surgical correction of the tissues that hamper the passage of air.

Xanthelasma

Yellow dots around the eyes, flat plates, are generally soft and yellow xanthelasma, and this can not affect the motility and eye functions. However, fifty percent of people suffer from hypercholesterolemia have xanthelasma.
How to reduce cholesterol

High levels of cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in arteries and lead to a heart attack.

It is advisable to ask the doctor for a cholesterol test, and launch the suggested diets and treatment with statins likely due control.