Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of heart attack?
Vitamin D is especially used for bone formation. But maybe it has a lot of other healthy benefits. Epidemiological studies suppose that vitamin D is not only important for bone formation, but also can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Repeatedly it has been shown in observations, that low vitamin D levels is associated with an increase of cardiovascular diseases. Now scientists have confirmed in a large meta-analysis of all relevant studies this relationship. In this study, vitamin D levels were measured between 1981 and 1983 10,170 participants. In the following 27 years was observed, in which subjects occurred cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction. It was found, that the people with the lowest vitamin D levels (1st-4th percentile. 7.5-12 nmol / l) compared to individuals with the highest levels (50th percentile-100: 47- 71 nmol / L) had an...
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Correct inhalation clears the airways
What already knew Grandma, is now as then. Because if the nose drips and head is humming, acting hot water it gently and well. One reason to learn more about it. Inhaling hot steam for coughs and colds has been preserved as a traditional remedy since time immemorial. Inhaling hot s steam clears the airways such as the nose and bronchi and relieve the unpleasant side effects in colds. It calls for the flow of nasal mucus, as well as the possibly fixed in the bronchial mucus. The aim is to facilitate expectoration of tenacious mucus and speed up the recovery process. Side effects when inhaled, are not expected to exclusively? Licher use of hot water em in general. Of course, it should be ensured that the water in a stable vascular is provided to avoid permanent burns. Achieve...
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Can lack of sleep lead to obesity?
Obesity is usually associated with excessive calorie intake and lack of exercise. More rarely, it is thought that lack of sleep could be the reason for weight problems – as a study shows. The Americans sleeping too little. After all, 42 percent complain during surveys that they suffer from insomnia and during daytime feel sleepy. The health consequences may be substantial, ranging from depression to cardiovascular disorders to diabetes. Thanks to the sleep research, the importance of healthy sleep is always better recognized. One of these findings is that chronic lack of sleep also promotes obesity. A study by researchers has recently confirmed this. For the investigation of overweight adults were put on a moderate diet for two weeks. Participants lost an average 3 kilograms. However, although all the same diet got 55 percent of the lost weight was...
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Dry eyes: In winter heating air is often the trigger
Nearly 50 percent of all visits take place in the winter due to dry eyes. One of the shutter release button of this disease is the permanent residence in heated clear: Especially extremely dry ambient air impairs eye health – dry, irritated eyes will quickly do a torment But let some things about it. The natural tears just smooth the surface of the eye, cleans and disinfects. With each blink it provides the cornea also with nutrients and oxygen. Located changes the composition of the tear fluid, not able to do that – the syndrome of “dry eye” occurs. Possible shutter release button of this are about: Strong ultraviolet radiation, which protected the eyes meets Tobacco smoke, draft or unfavorably oriented car-blower Long wearing contact lenses Lack hydration Low humidity in the interiors, whether by heating or air conditioning...
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Did acupuncture help with insomnia?
Acupuncture can significantly improve postmenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and insomnia in breast cancer patients. This is the conclusion of a study. Women with breast cancer are often suffer more from menopausal symptoms like hot flashes or sleep disorders, than healthy women of the same age. Researchers, now, want to examine the effect of acupuncture on these symptoms. In the randomized, double-blind study 94 women participated, who were undergoing treatment for breast cancer and one suffering from climacteric symptoms. Of the patients who were on average 61 years old, 31 received acupuncture, 29 receive sham acupuncture, and a the remaining 34 women in the control group stay without acupuncture. Acupuncture and sham treatment were carried out once a week for 15 to 20 minutes over five weeks in total. The acupuncture needles were placed along the meridians on...
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The Thyroid
Produces thyroid hormones insufficient, there is a sub-function – called in the jargon as hypothyroidism – before. The disease usually occurs between 20 and 40 years; Women are affected more often than men. About one percent of the population suffers from this metabolic disorder. The thyroid gland, because of their shape often referred to as a “butterfly”, located directly in front of the trachea in the lower part of the neck. It provides controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the brain the two hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine forth, which are of great importance for several metabolic functions of the body. Essential for the production of iodine, which must be supplied through food; accordingly provides a relevant lack a possible cause for the sub-function is however most frequent trigger for the disease is (chronic) inflammation of the thyroid...
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