Archive for February 2010
Physical Illness and Emotional Aspects
In many cases the physical condition is the result of an emotional imbalance that persists over time.
Of course there are individual differences in how illness, both psychological and physical level. For example, some people whose physical health has been very good throughout his life, emotional distress may persist for long without becoming clearly manifest physically, but his body itself will be weakened, so that will more easily for common diseases like influenza, less vitality, mild symptoms such as headaches, digestive problems or other, chronic fatigue, etc..
Other people, however, express their emotional problems physically very quickly so that you may not even be aware of what they are feeling. Read the rest of this entry »
Applications of Osteopathy (II)
In physical activities, sports and performing arts
Any loss of mobility of joints, muscles, ligaments or viscera may cause an imbalance in health status. This is manifested in the sport for different symptoms, from simple contracture to chronic pain, globally altering body ergonomics. It is one of the applications of Osteopathy who has more and more followers.
Osteopathy applications are also valid for the diaphragm, lungs, heart, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidney, small intestine, large intestine (colon and rectum), ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, prostate, bladder and urinary tract.
Some most common dysfunctions of these organs are almost always associated with impaired nerve distribution or arterial blood or venous and lymphatic return. Read the rest of this entry »
Applications of Osteopathy (I)
Application of Osteopathy
* Vertebrae, joints and rheumatism: (type “inflammatory” and “mechanical origin”). Osteoarthritis, back pain, both vertebral and visceral origin. Spinal deformity (deviation of the column).
* Fibromyalgia: diffuse pain that causes all the muscles and most of the joints, in which case the main objective is to achieve a good muscle relaxation, in most patients is accompanied by anxiety and mental depression.
* Joint deformities (deviations from the axis) static problems indicate that there had been an important postural imbalance.
* Neuralgia and paralysis within the field of osteopathy applications when it has removed a major cause (cancer, fracture, dislocation, disc herniation with nerve compression true) by regular clinical examinations. Read the rest of this entry »
Medicinal Plants (II)
Many times the alleged activity was associated with healing from one plant to the similarity it had, in form and feature, the unit on which it was intended to act. Consequently, it was given a name allegorical. Thus, the root of the mandrake-very toxic plant, has a shape that resembles the shape of a human body for what our ancestors understood that should be adequate to promote fertility. And in the same way, pulmonaria (believed to represent stained leaves the surface of a diseased lung with tuberculous nodules) would be appropriate to treat lung ailments, the fruit of the walnut (nuts) would be good to improve brain activity etc.
In short, the conventional wisdom about the healing properties of plants is part of the cultural heritage of peoples. Ethnobotany denominating the part of the science that deals with the study of the information accumulated over many years.
More modernly, from this knowledge, science begin to investigate the curative or therapeutic actual usable plants, determine their chemical composition and separate the different active principles. Read the rest of this entry »
Medicinal Plants (I)
Phytotherapy
Phytotherapy is the use of plants or parts thereof for therapeutic purposes and has been used by animals and man himself from prehistory. In fact, the majority of current drugs are based on active principles of plants. We therefore introduce readers to this amazing world in the belief that they will be really useful. And we will hand our companion Maria Jose Valcarcel, Bachelor of Pharmacy and naturopath.
It is called ACTIVE to any substance with pharmacological activity. The active principles are usually secondary metabolites of the plant, ie that are not central to it (most often reserve substances, products to repel or attract insects for pollination, etc.)..
HERB plant is equipped with all active substances with pharmacological activity that can be exploited from the therapeutic standpoint. Read the rest of this entry »
Tai Chi reduces the risk of falls and blood pressure
Although still not enough scientific evidence, the practice of Tai Chi, increasingly widespread, appears to reduce the risk of falls and fractures, in addition to improving blood pressure numbers and be indicated in chronic musculoskeletal pain.
“Tai Chi is classified as one of the recommended aerobic exercise especially for seniors, combining breathing, balance and coordination. Furthermore, it is done slowly, allowing people who experience difficulties follow joint pretty well,” said Amparo Cuxart Service chief Rehabilitation Hospital Valle Hebron in Barcelona.
This is an Eastern practice low-intensity physical activity that uses slow, controlled movements combined with breathing, which in turn directs the movement. Moreover, according Cuxart, “there is scientific evidence that their practice can be beneficial to avoid the risk of falls in older, working on balance and coordination to prevent the progression of bone loss in adults. Also, for specific diseases, injuries, tendon, joint, etc.., no studies have neither knowledge nor sought this benefit. ” Read the rest of this entry »
What are Minerals? (II)
Is it necessary to take mineral supplements?
In general, no it is not necessary if our complete and varied diet is mainly rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Thus all our mineral requirements are covered but there may be special cases of deficiency that results in an extra dose supplementation or (recommended by a specialist) as in the case of iron deficiency anemia, osteoporosis and calcium deficiency magnesium, iodine in thyroid diseases, diabetes chromium or zinc in immune problems.
* Bone and dental structure.
* Regulation of water balance, acid-base and osmotic pressure.
* Nerve excitability, muscle contraction, transport …
* Immune system, cell growth. Read the rest of this entry »
What are Minerals? (I)
Minerals are inorganic micronutrients the body needs in very small quantities or doses, among all minerals add a few grams but are as important as vitamins, and without them our bodies could not carry out the comprehensive metabolic functions we perform daily, the hormone synthesis or processing of the tissue.
Constitute only five percent of body mass and of the 28 existing only a dozen is considered essential, according to their amount or dose required divided into two groups:
* The macro: whose needs exceed 100 mg daily calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chlorine, sulfur and phosphorus. The functions of these minerals are linked to bone formation, regulation of body fluids and digestive secretions.
* The micro or trace elements: whose needs are less than 100 mg daily. Within this group of minerals, the most important are iron, zinc, selenium, copper, iodine, manganese and chromium. Its functions are related to biochemical reactions, we protect against disease, help reduce fatigue and achieve better mental and physical condition. Read the rest of this entry »
How Much Vitamin C We Need?
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One of the great myths about vitamin C is that the orange is the food with a higher proportion of such vitamin. However, as this fruit, other foods high in vitamin C in their composition, especially the pepper.
But … how much vitamin C we need?
110 milligrams a day is the approximate amount of vitamin C the body needs daily, although some say they are between 80 to 90 mg. You should take vitamin C so spread throughout the day. Read the rest of this entry »
Eggplant
Eggplants are native to India where they are cultivated since ancient times coming to us in the Middle Ages by the hand of the Muslims.
What is eggplant?
Eggplants (Solanum melongena) are some vegetables of the Solanaceae family, with much food value and now, thanks to the greenhouses, we can enjoy throughout the year.
Eggplant varieties are classified by shape and color of fruit.
They may be round, oval or long and deep purple, striped, mottled or even-colored. Read the rest of this entry »