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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 »

Meningitis is an inflammation of the leptomeninges (arachnoid and pia mater). It is a medical emergency requiring rapid diagnosis and early treatment. Infectious meningitis is a devastating process with a high morbidity and mortality.

Etiology
The causes are divided into infectious and aseptic, the second group are those patients in whom the spinal fluid has a high lymphocyte count (> 50%), a moderate increase in protein, normal glucose, Gram stain and negative microbiological study .
There are several diseases (bacterial endocarditis) and conditions (splenectomy, sickle cell disease) that predispose a picture of meningitis. The pneumococcus is the most common etiologic agent in adults, followed in order of importance the meningococcus, H. influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes and with the advent of AIDS, Cryptococcus. Read the rest of this entry »

In fruits and vegetables, the most common colors are red, white, yellow / orange, blue or purple and green. Researchers tell us that these colors contained in fruits and vegetables are sources of vitamins, essential minerals, dietary fiber and phytochemicals or phytonutrients that your body needs to promote health, and people feel good. But have you ever asked: How do fruits and vegetables their colors and health?, What are the colors of health, What fruits and vegetables are included in each color? And what could you eat fruits and vegetables to complete your healthy rainbow?

1. Red
The red color is very common in nature and full of optimism and vitality of our food. If we think for a moment about the different colors that fruits and vegetables may have, if you look you can get to make a rainbow with them.

Like all warm colors, red is very common among our kitchen, is often preferred by people. This is because the power of this color excites the taste and appetite. The usually red foods are those that bring more energy.

2. What are red foods?
We will find the color red:

- Vegetables such as bell peppers, radishes and tomatoes.
- Fruits such as cherries, watermelon, red apple, strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry.
- Other red foods. In our markets and our table we find this color among other foods in:

• The rich salmon omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce levels of triglycerides in the blood, protecting against cardiovascular disease.
• Beef (sections lean) and pork are both excellent sources of protein and iron.
• We can not ignore red wine, which contains flavonoids, which act to protect our circulatory system, thus preventing blood clots that are causing cardiovascular accidents. It was also found that wine has resveratrol, which protects us from cancer.

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Adequate food and proper food choices in everyday play an important role in the prevention of influenza A and any seasonal flu. Moreover, in case of contracting, helps to improve their symptoms and recover quickly.

A good diet can help prevent flu-like feeling. What is a good diet? You should consider the needs of the body, protein and caloric needs should strengthen some minerals commonly found away from what we consume daily. This power must be sufficiently harmonious and appropriate to the time course of the member of the family and provide all the nutrients for our immune system is protected against the threat of the virus.

We can find certain foods that help strengthen the immune system. They are those that contain vitamins and minerals, calcium-in all forms of consumption milk, yoghurt, desserts, seeds) daily intake should exceed 800 mg, and vitamin B complex and folic acid.

Has also been shown that foods such as garlic and onions contain allicin, an efficient antiviral, antibacterial and antioxidant that stimulates the immune system.

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In some brands of bread you eat every morning may have traces of ammonium sulfate, chemical used in fertilizers in the soil. This product provides nitrogen to yeast, achieving a more consistent product and a more spongy bread.
te of sodium for potassium. Xcese may increase the risk of diseases such as obesity and diabetes.

- Artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, etc.).

These are sugar substitutes that provide sweetness without contributing or contributing a minimum of calories. Currently most artificial sweeteners are approved by the Ministry of Health.

The food “light” (amended in its composition with the objective of reducing calorie intake) are an alternative use for those seeking to limit consumption of calories without sacrificing taste. However, when confronted with one of these products is necessary to ask what has been changed, and so make the best choice for every individual and family.

It is important to note that though being low-calorie food “light” are far and should not be consumed indiscriminately. One of the secrets of proper nutrition are balance and moderation.

Can you imagine chewing wool? Well this is almost what you do in your mouth when you chew gum, since oil is inside of this nice animal wool is used to create the substance called lanolin, which then becomes the basis for making rubber chewing.

Benzoyl peroxide bleaching flour
If you’ve ever used anti-acne cream, surely recognize the benzoyl peroxide as one of the main ingredients of this product. It turns out that this substance is also used as a bleaching agent in cheese, flour and buttermilk. While this product is considered benign to health, are opposed to its use and prefer to eat wholemeal bread instead of white.

Modified food in fat or lipid
At present, we can find plenty of fat-modified products, such is the case of milk, yogurt and mayonnaise dressing, to name a few. In these products, only have reduced the fat and therefore calories, conserving their property, so it can be consumed by the whole family.

It is important to note that fats are essential for the proper functioning of the body, good choice of certain types of fat can help prevent the risk of certain diseases. It is recommended to consume plant fats like soybean oil, olive, avocado and oilseeds (walnuts, almonds, pistachios, etc.)..

Sugar modified food
Sugar-modified foods are those that changed the sugar content by one or more comminuted sweetening Insects red dyes for meals. Boiled and then be passed through a variety of treatments, insects can become a dye in yogurt lactic Paace. The head of bittersweet both enjoy your yogurt is lactic acid, which arises naturally in sour milk is added to foods syrupy liquid produced by fermenting milk or corn.

This acid remains controlled microorganisms and bacteria in some foods and is used as a preservative or to add flavor baby food, candy, frozen desserts beetle juice in candy Methylparaben Sodium nitrate in sausages.

This chemical, used to dye fabrics, also has utility as a preservative in certain foods, usually found in processed meats such as sausages, according to a study of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute “people who eat processed meats are continuously 68% higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, those who eat them in small quantities. Therefore it is advisable not to abuse the consumption of this product type or choose the varieties that are free drinks and salads nitrato.

Methylparaben can be found in lipstick, local anesthesia, salad dressings, dried meats and sweets. This compound is an antifungal and is commonly used as preservatives in food, beverages and cosmetics. Although many studies claim that parabens are not harmful to humans, other research suggests that there may be a possible connection between parabens and breast cancer.

That glow that makes the candy look cute and very provocative secretion comes from female beetles. This substance is also used as a varnish for madera.s, salad dressings, etc.. Anal glands of beaver in raspberry jelly
For more repugnant it may seem, the beaver’s anal glands are a common ingredient in perfumes and colognes, but can also be found in candies and sweet raspberry with a view to improve the taste.

Also used as a softener and exfoliant in skin creams.
Some people worry that the dye, generally called carmine, can be identified as a natural color, disguising the fact that the product contains insects.

Natural sweeteners (sugar, honey, fructose, etc.)
These foods provide calories to food and its consumption in modified sodium. Sodium is a mineral that has important functions in the body as participate in the contraction of muscles, but in excess can contribute to increased blood pressure and promote the accumulation of water in the body. Some of the sodium-modified products have reduced their amount, usually by reducing the salt content of the product.

The role of diet as a cause of many chronic diseases has been studied over the years and through that found food and nutrients beneficial or adverse health effects.

According to Dr. Antonia Trichopoulou, Mediterranean diet helps prevent diseases and reduce mortality. However, the intake of olive oil, fish, vegetables and fruit become null and void unless it is combined with exercise, a variable often overlooked but essential to prevent obesity and related problems.

Currently there are two totally opposite alarming situations: diseases of malnutrition faced by developing countries and the tendency of developed countries to cause disease due to poor eating habits. “In addition to feeding the children, we tend to eat well, because the underlying problem is not money but their habits,” said Lluis Serra, President of the First World Congress of Nutrition.