10/05/2009

Tips for healthy mind


1 - Moderate information:
The hiperinformación (devote excessive time to read newspapers or watch television and listen to the radio) generates anxiety and stress. It works by way of a drug, so we can not "detach" from the news waiting for the latest information. It creates a vicious cycle that requires cutting to continue feeding these states not harmful.

2 - Limiting meet people pessimistic:
Those who are permanently focused on the difficulties and problems will infect your state. Of course this does not mean stop helping those who suffer, but mechanical change of relationship that are not useful. In return feed is very comforting to people links to other possibilities open, optimistic and creative.

3 - Remember that there is always a way out:
Our attention away from thoughts like "no way out" or "I'm between a rock and a hard place." Remember there is always a possible solution, although not exactly want that. Finding it often depends on our openness of mind and mood rather than external reality.

4 - Saying no to fear and anxiety of the environment:
Far from helping, fear and anxiety, when they become permanent emotions, paralyze us. But we seem to justify and natural because we are in a time fa that many people share them. We say sentences like "how could I not be anxious, things that happen" and so these collective emotions become too strong an obstacle to overcome. Not just about what happens in the outside world but also how we "read" the reality, what we do with it and, consequently, how we feel about the crisis.

5 revalue the emotional links:
Emotional connection to the couple, children, friends and all those who want, is a valuable food and a great help in times of crisis. Along with many people stressed and aggressive is growing too slowly, the number of people friendly, attentive and prompt contact and exchange polite. It also serves, and much, participation in groups of all kinds of manual labor practice groups, literary, artistic, spiritual practice, etc..

6 - Make projects:
It is important away from the idea "can not do any project, even if we are-economic projects for the time-barred or severely limited. There are many projects that we face, even without money, whether individual projects, as do a work of art, improve our physical appearance or collective - incorporated in neighborhood, places of community involvement or simply by joining a group of friends with a common goal.

7 - Working the inner world
The I Ching, one of the oldest books of mankind written by Chinese scholars, refers to some passages in times of crisis including one known as "Disability". In times of impediments, external danger, the I Ching says "The exit that leads out of the impediments is the shift inward and increase the cost of self", the formation of character. So in times of crisis nothing better than reading, study, reflection or direct the practice of disciplines that seek internal progress as tai chi, meditation, chi kung, or yoga. These practices connect us again with life, full of wonderful facts as simple as breathing, see the birth of a flower or hear the laughter of our children.

The 3 phases of chronic stress


First phase:
Continuous headaches, digestive disorders (diarrhea, constipation), nausea, heart palpitations, hyper-physical and mental difficulty sleeping.

Second stage or intermediate stage:
Feeling of chest tightness, tachycardia, muscle tension, decrease in sexual desire, hypertension, hyperactivity alternating reluctantly insomnia.


Third face, deep phase or Burn out:
Profound weakness, decreased immunity, nightmares, ulcers, loss of care, changes in weight, inability to relax, excessive drinking coffee or snuff.

Health problems from chronic stress


Under stress the body releases adrenaline, the five senses become acute, accelerated pulse and breathing and tightens the muscles, preparing to fight or flee. But if the threat is constant, the body begins to fail for the strain to which it is subjected. Many call stress the body's natural reaction to this state and distress is prolonged in time.

The negative effects of distress are:
• Irritation and stress
• gastric ulcers
• Heart disease
• Inability to enjoy
sex
• Cancer of various types
• Stroke
• Asthma
• Migraines
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Addictions
• Nervousness
• Mental exhaustion

Hydrate skin with almond oil


The natural sweet almond oil is perfect to hydrate, tone and decongest the skin of the body, so you can use instead of moisturizers.

It also serves to regenerate the hair and nails. Combined with lemon acts as a vasoconstrictor, lavender has relaxing effects, extract honey is a great moisturizer. Adding wheat germ has more penetrating power.

Cellulite and plastic surgery


Cellulite is a disturbance of the microcirculation of the skin, which leads to deformation of the fat cells in certain areas of certain hormonally body: hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, abdomen and arms. These fat cells increase in volume, leading to alteration of body contouring and skin surface (poceado). Absolutely all obese people have cellulite but also many thin people suffer from the problem.

Creams, natural treatments, detoxifying diets, massages and lymphatic drainage and the consumption of certain dietary supplements are useful in treating it, but there are other methods such as surgery, which according to some professionals give remarkable results.

When cellulite a disease whose base is the alteration of the subcutaneous fat cells, the important thing is to remove these affected areas and liposuction can eliminate the highest numbers of these cells only once.

Tips for better sleep


• Organize regular daily activities, maintaining the same schedule each day for food, work and rest.

• Once home, leave the clothes we wear to work and change it comfortable clothing and slippers.

• In the case of women, accepting that certain hormonal changes like menstruation and pregnancy and menopause can affect Sue does. When this happens and you have to talk to doctor and not despair.

• Enjoy some lulls you last day as a lower stress level best ca ity of sleep.

How to combat asthma with medicinal herbs


The bronchial asthma is a disease that causes breathlessness and coughing. It usually appears during the night, wheezing and breathing out thick mucus. Its causes can be changes in climate with cold, infection, strenuous physical exercise, medication, strong emotions like fear or nervousness, and allergies to dust and pollen.

Natural remedies are recommended relaxing expectorants soothe bronchial spasms and help release pulmonary secretions. The most desirable plants for treating asthma are greater plantain, thyme and licorice.

Greater Plantain (Plantago major) is antibacterial and emollient respiratory level. It is used in asthma, rhinitis, coughs and hay fever. To prepare, put two teaspoons in a cup of boiling water at least fifteen minutes, strain and sweeten with honey. Take two or three cups a day. The common thyme (thimus vulgaris) relaxes and respiratory conditions makes fluid dryly. Browse five grams in a glass of water and boil for ten minutes.

Sweeten with honey and drink three cups a day. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a powerful anti-inflammatory and pulmonary level, expectorant and relaxing. Boil for a few minutes five grams of dried root and take it before meals, three times a day.

How to avoid vaginal infections


1) Eat natural yogurt with no sugar and make douching (enemas) with him before bedtime.
2) Eat lots of garlic raw, cooked as it loses its disinfectant properties.
3) When the toilet, always wipe from front to back to prevent intestinal germs pass into the vagina.
4) For underwear, choose which is one hundred percent cotton. Avoid tight panties, preventing perspiration of the skin.
5) Do sitz baths daily alternating hot and cold water, ten minutes each.
6) Avoid sweets. In other fungi and bacteria love sugar, low proliferation and defenses.

How to prevent thrombosis


A recent study published in the American journal JAMA, in which 72,488 women are analyzed, results showed that physical activity has a decisive impact on the chances of suffering a stroke. The paper argues that the preventive measures recommended by an average of 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise, preferably daily.

Other data provided by the study suggests that sedentary women who begin in some physical exercise in adulthood have a lower risk of thrombotic stroke compared with those of similar age who lead a sedentary life. This finding implies that sedentary adults may reduce the risk of an attack of this kind if they decide to join the practice of physical activity.

Health benefits of honey


Thousands of years ago that humans and bees have a common destination. Honeycomb products have earned a reputation in the treatment of various ailments. Already in ancient Greece, the bee venom received praise from Hippocrates, the father of medicine.

In recent years, science has researched treatments related to bees and their products. Although some of their advantages seem to be questioned, others give the impression of being indisputable. The ability of honey to heal damaged skin, for example, was found in a study in Nigeria, which showed that, applied locally, helping to heal burns, gangrene and various types of ulcers resistant to newer treatments.

According to the scientists who carried out the experiment, the honey contains powerful bactericide, along with substances that keep the wounds dry and give the appearance of a new skin. Also, a study conducted in Britain, associated with some skin grafts, indicating that the bees wax applied to the wounds can reduce the number of scars.

Influence of stress on heart attacks


The influence of depression and frustration in work and family victims of a heart attack, in addition to belonging to a certain socioeconomic level.

Factors contributing to increased risk of stroke, particularly among those under 50 years and plays a key role in one of every two cases before that age.

The study results were presented during the meeting
Annual Italian Society of Cardiology, and test anxiety and dissatisfaction are determining factors in the development of cardiovascular disease. "According to the researchers, among the elements that cause increased stress among young people account for not having a satisfactory purchasing power. As a recommendation, the Milanese doctors emphasize the importance of sport to achieve a good quality of life, worrying about finding a strong motivation to address the everyday concerns calmly.

Carpal tunnel syndrome


The use of computers was an old disease intensify few suffered. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when we spent many hours using the keyboard or mouse. Its main symptom is intense pain in the wrist, which may worsen if not the cause. For pain relief, natural recipe prepare the following:

Ingredients
• 6 tablespoons of clay
• 1 tablespoon lime dead
• Maceration water thyme
• Alcohol rosemary Preparation

Previously, prepare the maceration adding two or three tablespoons of thyme in a glass of water and let stand for 24 days. Mix six tablespoons of clay and a spoonful of slaked lime water with thyme, mashing into a paste. Anointed all over the wrist and let it work overnight. It is best to wrap the wrist with a bandage.