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Free Radicals and Sport

Monday, June 28th, 2010

free radicals and sport

Two of the councils in which we tend to place greater emphasis on this site is to exercise regularly and consume the fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants in order to prevent disease and protect your body from free radicals, these tips are not recommended on a whim or because they do play, but all this has a rationale behind.

Besides being both components of what we call a healthy lifestyle, these two recommendations are complementary and go hand in hand, one must be present next to each other, otherwise it will be difficult to get your benefits in isolation. Me explain.

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Where Do You Keep Your Vitamins?

Friday, March 19th, 2010

where do you keep your vitamins?

Sure to take your vitamins you need a little water, or at least most of us do. That’s why we usually keep them in the bathroom or the kitchen and never wonder if these places are suitable for storing.

At this point sure you realize that it is not. The kitchen and bathroom are the best places, according to new research.

The humidity and high temperatures generated in these rooms have a negative effect on the pills, making the bathroom and kitchen in the worst places to keep your vitamins.

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Diseases of The Feet

Monday, March 15th, 2010

diseases of the feet

The feet are very important parts of the body. They are responsible for the responsibility of supporting, working practically all the time but still tend to remain in oblivion. Usually at the bottom left unattended only when they start to fail or cause discomfort. Few people are really engaged their attention and care they deserve, so it is worth knowing some of the diseases of the feet that can disrupt their proper functioning.

Flat feet: A condition where the inner arc of the foot is lower than normal, constantly hitting the floor when walking. In some people the arch never develops, but upon reaching adulthood, most individuals have normal arches. For treatment, child templates are used and special shoes.

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Physical Illness and Emotional Aspects

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

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. (more…)

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Applications of Osteopathy (II)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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.

Functional organic disorders

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. (more…)

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Applications of Osteopathy (I)

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

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. (more…)

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Tai Chi reduces the risk of falls and blood pressure

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

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. ” (more…)

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