Pain in the cold: Raynaud’s Syndrome
Cold, wet or psychological stress – these are not good conditions for people who suffer from Raynaud’s syndrome. Typical of the disease: Within a short time become discolored fingers; there is severe pain and numbness. Women are much more likely affected than men. When Raynaud’s syndrome is a circulatory disorder, which was named after the French physician Maurice Raynaud (1834-1881). It is also among the popular terms “body finger”, “white finger” or “syndrome of cold finger” known. Between 4 and 17 percent of the US population suffering from the disease, women are about five times more often affected than men. We distinguish primary from secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon: In the former, seizures occur outside any existing ground fault on both sides and are usually triggered by cold or stress. In contrast, in the second, rarer variant: Here, the symptoms usually...
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Stop the fags – Tips to quit smoking
Although every smoker sees by the white notes on cigarette packs about the health risks of smoking, it is still difficult to break free from the grip for a cigarette.In addition to the fear of physical withdrawal symptoms, above all, the mind plays a crucial role. So how quit smoking? It is clear, certainly makes the nicotine addict. But it is not only the physical addiction that makes it so hard, smokers to kick the cigarette, but the habit and the pleasant feeling that they associate with smoking. But smoking is not only ritual but also causes the brain to release certain hormones of happiness. In addition, many smokers believe cigarettes would stimulate their digestion, satisfy hunger and provide stress relaxation. With so many positive attributes the negative aspects such as cough, shortness of breath when climbing stairs to...
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Cooling causes colds – Truth or Myth?
“Сhild – get dressed warm, otherwise you catch a cold “, “Just do not go outside with wet hair – yes you can you fetch the death!” – These or similar phrases has probably everyone in the course of his life have ever heard. But the weather is cold actually can make you sick? Frozen after a stroll in cold and wet weather? Ice cold feet because the bus is again not come on time? After swimming not had time to dry your hair? If you believe a widespread hypothesis can be a cold in such cases not long in coming. Due to the fact that the term “cold” the word “cold” and shivering contains the first symptoms of an impending flu infection counts, this assumption holds for decades. But the fact is: infections of the upper respiratory tract...
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Associated with risk: risk of addiction nasal sprays.
Runny nose, sneezing, sniffling: Are sinuses and nasal congestion and there is an increased production of secretions, nasal sprays provide fast relief. However, they should not be used permanently, but their use can be dangerous. Some 10,000 liters of free air flow through our olfactory organ every day – they contain germs, pollen and dust. To prevent this kind of pollutants penetrate into the lower respiratory tract, has the nose of a sophisticated self-cleaning system. Use the mucous membranes and their bristle-like nose hair and the tiny cilia, the air is both filtered and warmed and moistened and thus optimally prepared for the organism. Thin nasal secretions flowing constantly from across the throat. In the context of a common cold nasal mucosa swells, and it comes to an increased production of secretions; the nose is clogged. In such cases,...
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With healthy teeth by the time Christmas
Gingerbread, cinnamon stars, Christmas cake – during the Christmas season can be the countless sweet temptations hard to resist. But what is well known, especially adding to the teeth, which sugar? You observe a few basic rules, the dentist has nothing to complain about, even after the Christmas holidays. The average American consumes According to statistics, every year more than 30 kilograms of sugar . Not only sweetened drinks, chocolates and Co. contain him, but also convenience foods or ketchup. While not harm the teeth directly carbohydrates, but they are the most desirable food from bacteria, Streptococcus mutans mainly of type. These convert the sugar into acid, which attacks the enamel and eventually lead to tooth decay. The Acidity Level in the mouth is normally six to seven. Taking sugary foods, he drops to five to four – it...
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Help with hamstring
The hamstring is a typical sports injury. Even if he is not dangerous, he is still very painful and takes a long time to heal. What remedies can help heal and what can speed up the healing process? Sometimes everyone need help with hamstring. A hamstring occurs when a muscle the train can no longer compensate. Often it is the result of a rapid movement, when jumping or even when sprinting or starting a sprint. This comes in addition to the disruption of muscle fibers and to bleeding into the fabric. Usually the thigh muscles are affected. Among the known causes include: Not sufficient warming Hyperacidity Overwork the muscles Uncoordinated movement The insufficient warm-up is considered the most common cause. But the acidification plays a role. The athlete then feels may already warming up the muscles are less warm...
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