Posts Tagged ‘diabetes’
Gestational Diabetes Diet
Food is vital for diabetics, there are many foods that are prohibited and must constantly care for sugar levels in the blood. Women who suffer from diabetes and going through a pregnancy should take into account some important factors in a gestational diabetes diet is essential to normalize blood glucose levels for the welfare of the child and to ensure seamless growth.
The diet should be according to each pregnant specifically taking into account body weight before pregnancy, metabolism, physical activity level and even the customs and habits of each woman.
Gestational diet must be complete, which means it must provide sufficient amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats as well as vitamins and minerals, especially iron and calcium are minerals of higher requirement throughout the duration pregnancy.
Eucalyptus
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus globosus Labill.
Other Names: Ocalipto, eukalitu, blue Gomero
Eucalyptus is a tree native to Australia belonging to the family of Myrtaceae, but cultivated worldwide. Its evergreen leaves and essential oil (eucalyptol) are used for therapeutic purposes.
The diluted oil for internal use or own property fumes expectorant and soothes sore throats and larynx in addition to being an important antiseptic of the respiratory tract. In this mode you can also combine with lime and chamomile. In a decoction of a teaspoon of leaves per liter of water acts as a hypoglycemic. Read the rest of this entry »
Further Benefits of Olive Oil
The benefits of olive oil are many and various orders. This food is applied in many cases, especially those related to beauty and skin rejuvenation, but its scope does not stop there. A study released over the past 15 and November 16 has indicated that olive oil has a direct action against obesity.
In fact the study does not speak of olive oil on time, but speaks of so-called monounsaturated oils, which are characterized by low in saturated fats, which avoids many problems associated with obesity and cardiovascular system. But within the monounsaturated olive oil is the one with lower concentration of fat.
When Anorexia is Reversed
Speaking of eating disorder anorexia as the first order is nothing new. Thoroughly know the risks and problems involving people around the addict. But what about a condition in which anorexia is reversed making obese people feel when they are skinny? That is, according to the author Sarah Bird, the Fatorexia.
This British author discusses this issue in his new book: “Fatorexia: What do you see When you look in the mirror?” In which fatorexia treated as a real condition and undervalued, which occurs in more people than believed.
Goji Berries
As for the goji berry and its nutritional properties are varied and we know very beneficial, even to seem magical when orienting their consumption, but like everything in life is not 100% perfect berries are no exception to this rule.
Incredibly there is very little scientific experience we have of the side effects of goji berries in humans, requiring further research and begin to focus more and better food on this so important today.
They may cause some adverse effects in our bodies if they are consumed in an uncontrolled manner or if they are purchased in places unreliable. I always recommend that you consult your doctor before you take them and in the process because sometimes the consequences can not be seen immediately.
Diabetic Food
Diabetes is one of such diseases with which they can live together without problems, provided they incorporate a number of healthy habits to prevent or control the disease. In this sense, food is one of the pillars to coexist peacefully with diabetes.
Knowing what foods he can consume a person with diabetes, learn to control the quantities and know what foods are best avoided, it is essential to have a good quality of life. Eat in moderation, maintain schedules, and eating variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains are some habits that need to incorporate.
When you have diabetes your nutritional needs are like any other person and you continue to enjoy those foods you love while you do it in moderation. Power Good advice for diabetics is to increase consumption of vegetables and fruits. Follow a diet rich in nutrients and low in fat.
How to Care for Kidney
Kidneys are organs that, despite their small size, they develop very important functions that contribute to the healthy state of body. Among its tasks is the regulation of fluids, control of blood pressure and blood processing, so it is important to know how to take care not to overload the kidneys.
Start caring for the kidneys is important to quit smoking not only affects the lungs, kidneys are also seen damaged by toxic compounds have its smoke actively or passively received.
A healthy diet with small portions of lean meat and fish, but with larger amounts of whole grains, combined with six to ten servings of fruits and vegetables, more intake of low-fat dairy, benefiting both healthy persons as those who already suffer chronic diseases like diabetes, which has a direct impact on the kidneys.
First aid for diabetes
The first treatment for diabetes in the following steps:
Initial actions:
- Is there a history of disease a person to determine the type of disease is high in sugar or low, indicating the type of drugs and during the last dose is addressed.
- Deadline last meal and its contents, and change eating habits?
- Is the patient experiencing new infected – My enemy – subjected to surgery or psychological pressure?
- Are there any symptoms such as: increased thirst – frequent urination – nausea or vomiting?
Foot care in diabetics
In all the long-term complications that diabetes can cause, the effect on blood vessels (arteries) and peripheral nerves are the most common.
Involvement of the arteries causes the blood supply to certain organs evil arrives and extremities, causing undesirable effects, such as injuries to occur more easily, and delayed or poor healing of the same, if complicated by infection (also more common in diabetes), can reach the loss of fingers, the foot, and even the limb.
The nerve involvement results in decreased sensitivity, which in turn favors the occurrence of injuries with greater ease, not having the defense mechanism of pain, which will retire the end of the injurious element (eg. A source near heat).
They can also produce pain syndromes.