Posts Tagged ‘Health’
How Does Reflexology?
Consider a finger prick, we will automatically remove the arm of the source of stimulation to avoid pain. In this “mirror” the brain does not represent any conscious role. We do not have to think about breathing to lung function. but we can consciously decide to breathe more deeply.
Which travels along the nerves are electrical impulses that we can imagine how energy channels from the feet relate to all organs of the body. From reflexology map we can detect with our fingers at which point there are blockages in this flow of energy and a proper massage in the area, we can restore the healthy flow of energy that brings relief to areas that were dysfunctional. The pressure on the reflex zone can transmit messages to the brain telling it to correct the problem by mobilizing all available resources of our body.
The idea of this “energy” is not only central and common to reflexology but also other methods of healing such as acupuncture and shiatsu, although techniques vary, but all lead to the same place, to achieve health, balance and welfare.
Products millennia. Wine, beer and yogurt
There is the marketing of certain foods for thousands of years to which he has attributed great health benefits. Wine, beer and yogurt are some of these foods so common in our country, that certainly is within the reach of any illo and therefore their qualities, both nutritious and healthy. However in the case of wine and beer consumption should be moderated by its alcohol content.
However, in the case of beer, a wide range of products “without” that allows us to benefit from its attributes without having to worry about the alcohol consumed, as has been demonstrated in a clinical study in a convent where you wet consumo of half liter of beer “without” a day lowered blood cholesterol levels, and improves mood considerably. In wine, the “no” does not exist, it is a shame because its richness in polyphenols and antioxidants makes it the flagship product, since it has been shown to lower bad cholesterol and increases good, especially red wine, without But we must moderate their consumption by its alcohol content.
Dietary fiber and cancer
Dietary fiber is the fraction of all plant foods digested by digestive enzymes and are fermented in or greater degree by the bacterial flora. These fibers are composed mainly of insoluble fiber (cellulose, hemicellulose) and soluble fiber (gums, mucilages, oligosaccharides …). These compounds are present in large quantities in vegetables and whole grains. For a couple of decades is watching his habitual consumption is associated with a low rate of colon cancer, one of the most malignant and common cancers in the West.
Again, we must speak of the Mediterranean diet as the ideal to provide such a valuable fiber. This is contributed mainly by legumes, pasta, bread, fruit and vegetables, these foods are very common in the Mediterranean area, so a diet of these features prevents colon cancer, among other diseases. It also prevents constipation uncomfortable, slows gastric emptying and causes a sensation of fullness, this last property is interesting for the treatment of overweight and obesity.
Nuts, a natural drug
These nuts so close to us, are an excellent source of nutrients, they are a concentrate of lipids, proteins, sugars, vitamins and minerals, and very energetic, so that together with the other nuts are considered inappropriate for any regime. However, lately he is paying increasing attention to its incredible properties beneficial to health.
Nuts in general are becoming very important today, is recommending even moderate consumption aldegazamiento diets, as has been shown that this contribution makes the diet more effective. Although this point is very interesting, we focus on the properties of the nuts, because it is considered the most promising nut for health care.
The broccoli, healthy cancer therapy
This green flower belongs to the group of crucifers, the famous cauliflower and cabbage, until relatively recently was a vegetable almost unknown, but the properties that are attributed to their consumption have increased dramatically. The latter can make us think that everything has been set up, a great job of marketing. However, recent research, they have found a compound in broccoli, which would respond to the benefits that have been launched to fame.
Broccoli is rich in minerals and vitamins, in addition to providing few calories, or to accompany any dish. But what interests us is not their nutrition and satisfying, what interests us, are its beneficial effects on health.
Science has found one of the most promising natural compounds for the fight against cancer, is the indole-3-carbinol. This substance has slowed and even led to regression of certain cancers in the development phase I and II, these are mostly hormone-dependent cancers (breast, endometrium), this is due to the structure of this compound, so its use would be very selective and therefore with great hope of success.
Broccoli is also rich in two carotenoids that protect the sight of sun damage are lutein and zeaxanthin, these are concentrated in the retina, and act as a shield against the sun.
These properties have led to a search, how to increase the concentrations of these compounds in the plant. In Italy, the early results are giving across the broccoli with a wild Cruciferae Sicily, with a large concentration of these substances.
Antiobesity treatment and health
Obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases are emerging epidemics of the twenty-first century, all as a result, in large part, the Western lifestyle. Stress, snuff, sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition hide, importantly, the causes of these diseases. Specifically, poor nutrition is one of the causes that influence diseases discussed, especially in the case of obesity, a chronic condition that may limit the life of those suffering considerably.
This disease generally occurs because of an increased energy intake over energy expenditure of the individual. However, there is a small percentage are other causes such as endocrine, genetics or those caused by drugs. Excluding this group, treatment mainly consists of diet, physical activity and psychological support, although there are additional aid to slimming treatment include medications or anti-obesity drugs.