What is the right diet?
There is hardly possible to find a guide-theme about which so many books have been written about the right diet. Food intolerances such as celiac disease (gluten intolerance) and lactose intolerance are well known by the general public. Food manufacturers now offer even an alternatives for sufferers just like lactose-free chocolate or a gluten-free pizza. Also, there are more and more fans of the vegan diet who avoid all animal foods. Become vegan is medically in some people associated with risks. Thus, defects arise, for example, in the elderly, infants or pregnant women by renouncing animal foods. The more important is a conscious compilation of the menu so that there are no nutrient deficiencies. Industrially produced food like sweetened lemonade is not only on the Don’t-list in many diets, but is also a red flag for supporters of a...
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With diabetes on the road – you should make sure
The holiday period is for many people the best time of the year. Whether at home or away from home, holiday means to relax and recover from the stress of everyday life. This is also true for diabetics, which are open with the right preparation and remote destinations. Unfortunately, diabetics can not go on holiday they have the disease, but only with their disease. Thanks to modern equipment but is a journey with diabetes today an insurmountable problem more. However, the disease requires careful preparation to experience any unpleasant or even dangerous surprises on holiday. So should, if the destination is established, start time with the travel arrangements. Firstly, there is a detailed discussion with the doctor who informed about necessary vaccinations. In addition to the standard vaccinations for diabetics can also hepatitis A and B vaccination be useful,...
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Protection tips against sunburn
Caution summer! The summer holidays are just around the corner. In the long, dark winter months, we have all dreaming about the warmth of sun rays on our skin. But beware: Without the proper sunscreen the sun can cause skin damage in the long term. Think of organs, quickly come to our liver, heart or kidneys to mind. In fact, the skin is the largest and heaviest organ in our body. It’s makes about one sixth of total body weight. As a true all-rounder it’s accepts a variety of functions: it protects us from environmental influences and regulates the heat balance of the body. At the same time it’s an important part of our metabolism and immune system. It grows with us and you can even feel in their function as a sensory organ. Thus, the skin can fulfill...
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Correct summer care for sensitive skin
Everyone is excited about the summer season finally started and the time that can be spent soaking up the sun and other outdoor activities. For the skin though the Summer time means an extreme nuisance, and especially sensitive skin now needs a special care. Smooth and supple, so to healthy skin look. This appearance is but just for people with sensitive skin usually a pipe dream, because their skin reacts to a variety of factors with irritation. This includes sunlight, which can cause sensitive skin not only drought, but also redness and irritation. Because in the summer, the skin loses by the interaction of low humidity, sunlight and heat a lot of moisture, so sensitive skin is still dry and loses its resistance. Access additional chlorine or salt water, the natural protective barrier of the skin, it is prone...
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Colon cancer – the silent threat
Around 70,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer every year in US. This is makes it the third most common cancer after breast and prostate cancer. What makes it so particularly dangerous: it has no symptoms in its early stages and is often only discovered when the disease is already well advanced. This cancer is often curable if it is detected early enough. Colon cancer is called a malignant tumor in the colon or the rectum both tumor types are summarized under the term Colorectal cancer. However in the small intestine tumors occur very rarely. The development of colon cancer is now extremely well researched. It’s usually starts from an initially benign lesion of the intestinal mucosa, called polyps. Because of repeated gene changes (mutations) cancer cells form that proliferate uncontrollably. Does it eventually lead to symptoms such as...
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