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Acupuncture Against Back Pain

Within a year, almost half the population, back pain at some point in time. Back pain is diagnosed most frequently given as the reason why employees are sick. Fortunately, the pain usually disappears within a few days or weeks. Bad backs are still responsible for 15 percent of long-term messages and 10 percent of disability benefits. Back problems causing so much suffering for many and high costs for society. It is therefore important to determine which treatment works best.

In a recently completed study has evaluated the usefulness of acupuncture. 638 persons aged 18-70 years participated. All had had back pain last 3 to 12 months. They were divided into four groups and received one of the following treatments. Read the rest of this entry »

Chicken Pox : Symptoms and Prevention

Symptoms of Chickenpox

Usually patients have no obvious symptoms occur before the outbreak of the disease, which is accompanied by fever, fatigue, headache and lack of appetite. Symptoms begin between 10 and 21, days after infection. The master characteristic is the appearance of flat red spots, that are taking gradually raised into blisters or vesicles. These cause a great itching, break easily and form a crust that emerge and disappear in about two weeks. The process extends through the sixth day of illness.

The spots appear all over the body, especially on the trunk and the scalp in successive outbreaks. Healthy children may develop up to 500 skin lesions that sometimes leave a permanent mark. In severe cases the spots are spread over the extremities and face. They can appear sores in the mouth, eyelids, rectum, vagina, and respiratory tract. Read the rest of this entry »

Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an infection transmitted by a parasite (Toxoplasma gondii), which is found in the intestines of the cat or other animal species, but also in the earth. We can contract toxoplasmosis by changing the cat litter, gardening and raising her hands to their mouths, or by eating undercooked contaminated meat or vegetables in stained and unwashed. Toxoplasmosis is a mild disease characterized by the absence of symptoms or signs of simple flu. After initial infection, it is immune to life thanks to the presence of specific antibodies in the blood. Read the rest of this entry »

Prevention of Migraine

Known troublemakers

Often you know what that can trigger migraines in yourself, but not everyone is as observant of context. A lot of foods and drinks are known to trigger migraine attacks:

* Chocolate
* Oster
* Spices
* Citrus Fruit
* Alcohol and red wine

Stress
Stress is a known problem for those with migraine. Attacks are often in periods with a lot of hassle at work – all pile up and in addition you get migraines! Very frustrating when you do not really have time to be sick .. The work situation can often do nothing about, so are often medications salvation. Read the rest of this entry »

Periodontal Disease : Causes

Periodontal disease, also known as periodontal, periodontitis or pyorrhea. it is an infection caused by bacteria that affects the gums, the lining of the roots of the teeth and causes wear and resorption of bone in which the roots are inserted.
It is the leading cause of loose teeth or loose teeth in adults because the root loses anchor, is loosened and then those teeth fall out.

Causes of Periodontitis

* Among the main causes of tooth loss is periodontal disease and cavities as possible to believe, in many cases it occurs as a result of improper dental hygiene. Brush teeth 4 times a day is not enough to prevent gingivitis or periodontitis, it is necessary to know how to use the brush and floss to prevent plaque formation. Read the rest of this entry »

Aromatherapy for Depression

Aromatherapy helps to overcome mild depressive states and assists in recovery from severe depression, is not the remedy to cure the problem but more aid out of the depressive crisis.
The principle of Aromatherapy is that aromas can influence our moods and health in general, the smells that come in through the nose send signals to the brain that identifies it and in turn sends these signals to the whole organism.

How the Depression aromatherapy

Certain smells can make you secrete substances that produce energy inside and welfare, in much the same way they do antidepressant drugs.

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Cataract

A cataract is characterized by a clouding of the lens resulting in a decrease of view.

On the development generally slowly progressive, it is the cause of decreased vision more and more troublesome. Initially, the subject is hampered by an abnormal sensitivity to light (photo-phobia), most marked under strong light (sunlight or glare when driving at night) may be accompanied by reflex tearing. Gradually, the vision loss is becoming increasingly difficult and hinders the most common acts of life, resulting in the indication for surgery. Read the rest of this entry »

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Once you are pregnant it is wise to look at your lifestyle and eating habits. It is important to eat healthy and varied. There are also a number of foods that you should watch. These may, like smoking, are harmful to your baby.

Raw meat
Raw meat and raw meat as half roast beef, steak tartare, steak tartare and sausage you during your pregnancy better leave here. In (semi) raw meat is uncommon for a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis. This is an infectious disease that can lead to birth defects. This parasite can occur in the intestines of kittens and unwashed vegetables or fruits. Was it so good before you eat them and let the change of the litter box to your partner about. If you’re working in the garden, wear gloves. Read the rest of this entry »

Influenza A

A prior, it is difficult to differentiate the symptoms of influenza A with those of seasonal flu, because they are basically the same.

The first thing to do is control yourself temperature as a fever above 38 º C is one of the symptoms of influenza A and one of the first to sound the alarm. The high peak temperature is the main difference between seasonal flu, which has more muscle aches, fatigue, or headache as seasonal flu.

In addition, we must take special caution if you also have the typical malaise of  flu. In this case, it is important that you inform the 112 and you stay home to avoid spreading it to others. Read the rest of this entry »

Tips to Improve Your Sleep During Pregnancy

During pregnancy there are many things you can sleep disturbance: excessive urination, nausea, heartburn, dreams, fears, stress, calf cramps and so on. Many of these complaints are inevitable. Yet there are enough things you can try to improve your sleep. Below are some tips:

Limit drinking in the evening and late afternoon: While it is important that you have at least 2 liters of fluid a day receives, it is wise to especially at night not much to drink.

Watch your diet: sharp spicy food and tomato can cause heartburn symptoms. Caffeine, you may already too much during pregnancy, can you awake. Drink in the late afternoon and evening not caffeinated coffee or tea and avoid chocolate too.

Do not eat heavy meals before going to bed: Make sure your body at least 3 hours of time to process the food before going to bed.
If you frequently at night may help nausea before going to bed a few cakes or crackers to eat. A full stomach indicates fewer complaints of nausea. Read the rest of this entry »

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