Thyroid disorder often remain undetected long
One third of all US suffering from a thyroid disorder. The small butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of the neck and is responsible for the main metabolic processes in our body. Through the hormones it secretes, it controls the operation of almost all organs, has an impact on circulation, growth and even our psyche. If with thyroid is something wrong, different diseases may result. Overactive thyroid disorder is the most common. In the thyroid, the important hormones produced T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). Is the thyroid too much or too little of these hormones to the body and because of it occur different symptoms. Frequent disorder is overactive thyroid – thyroid releases too many hormones. In this case, patients are nervous and irritable, and weight loss is possible. In some cases, the enlargement of the thyroid is also...
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What is important during and after long-distance travel
More and more people are drawn into the long-distance travel. Especially trips to Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America are growing in popularity. What many forget, traveling to distant countries, the risk of developing particularly high. But with good planning and good behavior on site you can protect yourself from many dangers. First, you should look closely at your destination. Important, however, are not only culture and geography, but also potential risks typical diseases or entry requirements. To apply for distant destinations often special vaccination requirements that must be detected within a certain period prior to departure. About the regulations or recommendations you should familiarize yourself according to your destination on time knowledgeable. In addition to the Imf Check may be necessary depending on the travel destination also a malaria prophylaxis. Should also medications that must be taken regularly,...
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Two in one – gentle treatment of heart disease thanks to hybrid OR
The hybrid OR is the operating room, which is equipped with modern medical imaging, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Angiography Systems equipped. In the treatment of heart disease this corresponds to a cardiac surgery operating room with integrated cath lab. Surgeons, radiologists and cardiologists work hand in hand and be able to diagnose and treat at the same time if it’s necessary. Minimally Invasive implementation of artificial heart valves. A few clinics in already have these ultra-modern operating rooms, which offer a variety of gentle treatment options. Here, for example, artificial heart valves can be used with the aid of a catheter in a minimally invasive. The artificial heart valve is folded and attached to a catheter that is inserted through a small incision in groin or chest through an artery to the heart. An...
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Iced teas – a healthy alternative to quench your thirst
At last summer, sun and heat. With increasing temperatures, however, also increases the daily fluid requirements. In addition to mineral water can quench your thirst while other healthy drinks such as iced tea. But beware of hidden calories traps, because many Fertigeistees contain almost as much sugar as soda and Co. Per day adults need about 1.5 to 2 liters of fluid and the demand can be enlarged by profuse sweating, for example, during exercise or in hot weather yet. However, many people have been preparing 1.5 liters problems, especially if they are to be covered by mineral water and other healthy drinks. In order to get a little taste of variety, many prefer to engage sweet soda or other sugary drinks such as iced tea manufacture. In this case, this iced teas have nothing in common with the...
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Stay healthy – protect yourself from the flu!
Easy and Fun against viruses Dopey! During the winter months flu and common colds are booming. If caught yourself with clapboard, scratchy throat and heavy limbs through the day. Then why so many people fall ill, has several reasons. On the one hand the cold season extended the infectivity of the virus, on the other hand the public transport system are clearly full. Tightly sitting people create situation when the viruses have an easy time finding a victim. Another factor is that the body in the cold slows the blood flow in the nose and throat to prevent heat loss. Thereby, the blood vessels are not quickly pull together enough if you come from a heated room to fresh air. The result: the defensive front in the mucous membranes is full of holes, the immune system is weakened. Flu...
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