03 Apr

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Allergic rhinitis is divided into two types, one for seasonal allergic rhinitis, another type of year-round allergic rhinitis; seasonal onset, caused by seasonal flowers or plant pollen in the spring and summer, propagation time of lush plants, pollen wind dispersal will produce symptoms, such patients are often easy to attack in the outdoor or children playing in the playground. Taiwan’s humid and warm climate, seasonal rhinitis share is relatively small; rate because the breeding in such an environment, the majority of patients it has an allergic reaction; in fact not insects, an insect-like micro-organisms they eat our dander, thus in the room, a large number of survival, carpets, curtains, furniture, clothing, etc.

It grows most places, including in the bedroom, especially mattresses, pillows and bedding up, so the winter The room was sealed, is an excellent opportunity to the dust flying everywhere, there drizzle caused by the humid environment, but also caused Taiwan’s winter is a perfect hotbed of allergy attacks, allergens in addition to up to the rest of the common mold, cockroaches, fur animals, debris, excreta and so likely to cause allergies, of course, cigarettes, motor vehicle exhaust and other air pollution or irritants are likely to be allergens. Therefore, these patients year-round throughout the year will be attacks, but still abrupt climate change, late at night or get up, cleaning, or poor air quality episodes of the more common.

The best way to help patients with allergic rhinitis, first, of course, is to avoid the allergens, because this is the cause, we must first be controlled, which includes to avoid the room dust and dust avoid fungal and pollen to avoid, reduce air pollution passive smoking etc.

Of course, we can not completely one hundred percent to remove all the allergens in the home, but as long as there are some effective measures can occur function must be the effectiveness of disease control. If not for environmental control, but only expect doctors carve out what magic pill, or what the disposal of allergic rhinitis root pruning, that is tantamount to asking for the impossible.

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03 Mar

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Why should we eat more fruits and vegetables?

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High consumption of fruits and vegetables can protect you from heart disease, cancer, cataracts and macular degeneration, helps you keep control blood pressure and cholesterol levels and prevent pain caused by digestive problems.

What vegetables are good?
Cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, turnips, rhubarb, beets, kale are important sources of anticancer substances, lutein and zeaxanthin (substances that protect the eyes from diseases that appear with age).
Studies show that a significant contribution of lutein reduces the risk of ovarian cancer.

Benefits

1. Green vegetables, especially those rich in folate protects the heart and are real weapons to fight cancer of the colon, rectum, mouth and throat.
2. Broccoli protects against bowel cancer. Also, according to research carried men who consumed 2 servings of broccoli per week shows 23% less risk of developing cataracts.
3. Green leafy vegetables keeping away the stomach and lung cancer.
4. Spinach, turnips and other dark leafy vegetable protect the eyes against cataracts and macular degeneration. Studies show that women who eat spinach and other green vegetables at least 2 times per week reduce their risk of developing cataracts compared with those who eat vegetables only once a month.
5. Adequate intake vegetables lowers the risk of heart attack.

Why are good carrots?
Are an important source of beta carotene, which the body converts it into vitamin A.
* Prevent heart disease;
* Protects you against oral cancer, throat, lung and stomach;
* Offers protection to women who have family history of breast cancer.

Why are good citrus?
Surely you know about them as real resources vitamin C, but in addition also contain anti-carcinogenic substances.
* High consumption of citrus lowers risk of heart attack;
* Offers protection against oral and throat cancer.

How to cook them to not lose the vitamins?
* To cook in as little water (and cover with a lid) or steam;
* Cooking time should be short, because too much heat can destroy the nutritional value;
* Avoid fry them, using much butter and oil;

So, try to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables each day. And remember to diversify the menu, choosing vegetables and fruits of different colors.

After careful consideration of antioxidant substances in vegetables, fruit and vegetable oils, found that among the richest in antioxidants include spinach, peppers, asparagus, kale, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, olives, soya oil and extra virgin olive oil .

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03 Feb

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Watermelon prevents erectile dysfunction

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Red watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, thiamin (vitamin B1), potassium and magnesium. Moreover, keep in mind that 1 cup of melon cubes (152 grams) is just 48.64 calories.

Health benefits
This fruit not only refresh you on hot summer days, but can help in healing inflammation that contributes to the emergence of diseases such as asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer and arthritis.

1. Arginine prevents ED
A good reason to enjoy this fruit before the summer to finish: red watermelon is rich in citrulline, an amino acid used by the body to create another amino acid – arginine – used to remove ammonia from the body and oxide nitrate. Nitric oxide not only relaxes blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, but a component of drug Viagra that is used to prevent erectile dysfunction.

2. Rich in antioxidants
Delicious and juicy watermelon contains some of the most potent antioxidants from nature. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A, antioxidants, carotenoids, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body, neutralizing free radicals.

3. A good source of lycopene that prevents cancer
Watermelon is an excellent source of carotenoids, lycopene. Known to be very common in tomatoes, lycopene is present in large quantities in red watermelon and mango. Lycopene has been extensively studied for antioxidant power and to prevent prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer.

4. Prevents prostate cancer
A diet rich in fruits high in lycopene, watermelon, green tea reduces the risk of prostate cancer, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, was found that men who regularly consume green tea shows a 86% lower risk of prostate cancer.

5. Provides more energy
Red melon is rich in B vitamins necessary for energy production. It is a good source of vitamin B6, B1, magnesium and potassium.

6. Protects against macular degeneration
Maybe your mother told you when you were a kid, that eating carrots will keep your eyes healthy. It seems she was right.

Useful Tips
* Wash it before cutting it. It is possible that because of his size, you can not wash under the tap, so you can wipe with a wet towel;
* Although most of us eat only the core, also shell and seeds are good to eat.

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03 Jan

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Nutritional differences

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Among other differences, nutritional needs of women and men differ too. There are several nutrients that should be provided in different quantities, such as calcium, iron, omega-3 essential fatty acids or proteins.

Calcium is important for women, especially to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D has been shown to decrease fracture incidence. In addition, calcium is important in regulating blood pressure. Therefore, adult women should have a daily intake of 1,000 mg of calcium and after menopause, this should be 1,200 mg.

Osteoporosis is the enemy of man, and therefore must have calcium in the diet constantly. Studies show that enough calcium decreases the incidence of prostate cancer in men. Calcium recommended daily intake for men of all ages is 800 mg.

Iron is an important factor for women, due to losses during menstruation. Symptoms of iron deficiency are anemia, fatigue, lack of concentration and difficulty breathing. Anemia diagnosis is made only by doctors and iron supplementation dosage is prescribed by doctors. For women younger than 50 years, recommended 18 mg of iron per day and after menopause dose is 8 mg daily. Men also need iron, but not in great quantity, because studies have shown that a diet too rich in iron was associated with increased incidence of myocardial infarction in men. 8 mg of iron per day is enought to ensure their body needs.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fat that has been shown to play an important role in reducing triglyceride levels, increase beneficial component of cholesterol (HDL), prevent the formation of thrombus (clot), etc.. For healthy pregnant women, the fetus and, in general, omega-3 is taken from fish (cod, mackerel, sardines, salmon), and walnuts or flaxseed. There is no amount limit of omega 3 fatty acids that should be ingested daily.

Proteins are substances that give energy, help tissues to grow and regenerate. Because of bad diets, unfortunately we eat too much protein. It is known that excess protein favor the elimination of calcium, and for women increases risk of osteoporosis. So, a woman does not need more than 1 g of protein per kg per day. But men have a higher need of protein daily, primarily because they have a higher body weight. Athletes of both sexes and pregnant women need a higher intake of protein.

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03 Jan

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How to keep your figure, if the job does not imply movement?

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At first glance, might seem just an excuse invoked by many of us. But the job that involves to stay in office only and do not move, prone to accumulating pounds.

You might think that is a hopeless position: since it is your job and the rest of your time is too little to do sports. Fortunately, this time you are wrong. There are several things you can do and you will see is not so hard to keep your silhouette.

* Every 40-50 minutes, do some stretching exercises. Catch the time to relax, breathe deeply and perform some move.

* When talking on phone walk through the office. It would seem that even this way you can better focus on the discussion and you are doing a little move … certainly is better than all.

* Take into account the fact that it is not advisable to have at hand a bag with some chips, the temptation to crunch them regularly is very high and the problem is that you don’t realize how many calories accumulate in this way. Especially with how little you move. Dried fruit is not a good idea, because of fat.

* For a regular meal, you could choose fresh fruit – apples are very “good” as they are juicy and not peeled.

* The drink chapter, rely on water and green tea, speeds up metabolism, thus you burn fat faster. This not to say that is a true “treasure” of antioxidants. But it would not be appropriate to rely only on it for hydration, is rich in caffeine and should therefore be alternated with water or mineral water.

* Don’t chew gum. I do not know what many of us do this, although I agree it’s tasty and freshens breath. On the other hand, chewing triggers an automatic reflex, and the body begins to secrete gastric juice. Since the stomach does not get anything, so obviously that increases the acidity of the digestive mucosa. Besides, induces hunger and the “empty stomach”.

* When you move thru the building from one department to another, avoid the elevator. It is preferable to go up the stairs, will be only slightly uncomfortable at first, then, once, twice, three times … and then you will realized when he turned into routine.

* Reap the benefits of aromatherapy! According to a study abroad, people who inhale the aroma of green apple, peppermint, vanilla or banana tend to eat less. It is suspected that these flavors are appetite suppressants, although at first glance might seem just the opposite.

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