MenopauseMenopause
At the age of the pre-menopause and menopause, alternative medicine offer effective solutions.

What is menopause?
Menopause, the first sign of declining femininity? Of course not!

The plant phyto-estrogenic
Because of their structural similarity with estrogen, phytoestrogens have been the subject of great scientific interest. Numerous clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of soy isoflavones on climacteric disorders have been conducted and have shown for the most effective on hot flashes.

The plant phyto-progestin

Some plants have plant-progestin progestin activity “similar” to that of progesterone. Read more…

Tardive dyskinesia is a condition that may develop in patients who use metoclopramide, a drug sold under brand names such as Reglan in the United States. When a patient has been taking certain prescription drugs over a long period of time, often in high dosages, involuntary, repetitive tic-like movements can result, primarily in the facial muscles or (less commonly) the limbs, fingers and toes. The hips and torso may also be affected.

Research indicates that tardive dyskinesia results from damage to the systems that use and process dopamine. Dopamine is a biochemical substance produced in numerous areas of the brain. It functions as a neurotransmitter, working with the brain to regulate movement and emotion within the body.

The best treatment for tardive dyskinesia appears to be prevention, either by lowering the dosage of a medication known to cause this condition or switching the patient to a different drug. Tetrabenzine, a medication that reduces levels of dopamine, has been of some use in treating tardive dyskinesia symptoms. Many kinds of “anti-Parkinsonian” drugs such as Aricept and Miraplex appear to offer some benefit as well. For more information please visit: http://www.tardivedyskinesia.com

By Adin | February 27th, 2010 | Tags:

dietThe diet of papaya, mango and sour sop sent by Elicia and tells us that with the completion of this diet can lose weight up to 10 kilos in 25 days.

This is a decoupled type of diet that focuses exclusively on dinner while breakfast and meals can continue as normal. Anyway, if you want best results Elicia advised that during the 25 days follow a diet low in calories and suggests a reduced calorie diet of 900 calories.

The procedure of the diet is very simple and not too much effort lies in what can be done anywhere and in any situation. Read more…

breast cancerThe ingestion of dietary fat is associated with increased plasma concentration of estrogen, however although there have been several studies has been difficult to obtain conclusive data to separate the fat intake of other factors that might influence the risk of breast cancer. However, some case-control studies and cohort studies suggests a moderate increase in risk with increasing consumption of dietary fat.

There may be a moderate protective effect of high intake of vegetables, but with regard to the intake of fruits, fiber and meat consumption results are still inconclusive

Alcohol is perhaps the most important risk factor, recent studies show that ethanol consumption could increase the concentration of endogenous estrogen, which is associated with increased risk of this malignancy.

rheumaticWhen we speak of rheumatism it should be clear that rheumatism is a very general term that covers many diseases. Rheumatic diseases are very diverse. There are 400 to 500 different rheumatic diseases and syndromes that can be divided into three main groups.

Inflammatory rheumatic diseases among which are found mainly rheumatoid arthritis or poly-arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or Bechterew disease, rheumatic fever, systemic lupus erythematosus.

Degenerative diseases of the spine and joints such as osteoarthritis and spondylosis

Rheumatic diseases of the tendons and muscles and fibromyalgia.

Most of these are chronic diseases. Today, thanks to medical advances in many fields such as genetics, has been able to clarify the hereditary factor in many of them. Are autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or polyarthritis, psoriatic arthritis.
In other infectious factor bacteriological origin of these diseases. Read more…

pregnancyAlcohol or its metabolite, acetaldheido possesses teratogenic, that alcoholic mothers are manifested in fetal alcohol syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by restriction in infants with pre-or postnatal growth, with involvement in the central nervous system and facial abnormalities (microencephaly, microoftalmia, underdeveloped philtrum, thin upper lip, jaw area apalaneamiento).
There is no clear information regarding the amount of alcohol from which comes the risk of teratogenicity, therefore it is advisable to avoid eating because the characteristics of the syndrome have also been observed in children of mothers with moderate alcohol intake.
In turn caffeine crosses the placenta and although it is unclear the effect on the fetus, systematic studies have linked consumption of more than 150 mg daily with an increased risk of abortions and low birth weight. It is recommended therefore reduce their consumption during pregnancy to less than 200 mg daily. The caffeine content of approximately 100 cm3 is 43 mg for instant coffee, 29 mg in tea and cola 10 mg.

pregnancyDiabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by absolute or relative deficiency of insulin resulting in hyperglycemia. It has been considered a multifactorial disease which involves genetic, immunological and purchased.
The importance of the association between diabetes and pregnancy is the high maternal and perinatal risk involved. Before the discovery of insulin, maternal mortality ranged from 30 to 50% and perinatal mortality from 50 to 60%. Later, with the use of insulin, with the knowledge of the physiological changes of glucose metabolism during pregnancy and the introduction of improved techniques and equipment in the neonatal handling, maternal and perinatal prognosis has changed dramatically.
Thus, at present maternal death from diabetes is exceptional and decreased perinatal mortality ranges from 3 to 6%. Read more…

SKIN CAREA major problem that often arise very often due to genetic factors, exposure to sunlight or improperly using chemicals (cosmetics or certain medications) is the appearance of stains on the face, better known as melasma . First of all define the term. Within dermatology known as melasma or chloasma a skin disorder that affects many people of the world population, especially young women, more so to those who are pregnant. On many occasions this aesthetic problem becomes a symbol of low self-esteem in some people, however the problem is solvable. Here we will mention some methods to prevent stains on the skin.

Starting with some basic tips to prevent the appearance of melasma, you must stop using any kind of contraceptive birth prevention pill, which is that the use of these in excess can make these spots. Read more…

fatsToday we’ll talk about fats or lipids, although they often have adverse effects on health when consumed as they can generate with uncontrolled high cholesterol, but are also beneficial for the proper functioning of the body because they are one of the sources main energy for the human body. According to expert nutritionists, we include in our daily diet to 30% fat or less. It is noteworthy that these organic compounds provide an average of 9 calories per gram

It is important to know that there are different kinds of fat. One of them are saturated fats, which can be found in a number of foods derived from animals such as certain meats, lard, tallow, sausages, cocoa butters, dairy products, among others. It is worth mentioning that although it is occasionally necessary to consume these fats, we must be careful not to overdo it because they are loaded with triglycerides.

We should also mention that unsaturated fats are healthier than those listed above. One of the foods we can find these fats are fish and olive oil and some vegetables. You should know that these fats are beneficial in preventing vascular diseases because they are low in cholesterol and triglycerides.

Undoubtedly, one of the healthier fats are the Omega 3 fatty acid that is essential for the proper functioning of the body. The Omega 3 that is commonly found in seafood can also be ingested in vitamin supplements.

menopauseDo you know what is menopause? Could define in brief as the period in which women end the phase of menstruation. I mean is the end of the reproductive stage. In this short period, the ovaries stop producing estrogen and eggs. This stage in which there is no risk of pregnancy affects women when they reach an average age between 45 and 50, although of course there are certain exceptions and have been cases of women who experience menopause at just 60 years, although is unusual. Also there have been cases of early menopause in younger women. The best thing here is to visit a doctor to see what happens.

Importantly, the permanent cessation of menstruation does not come suddenly but is a process that takes several months, time for which a woman experiences certain derangements in menstruation, which can be a very heavy flow or poor, different cycle normal menstrual.

It is important to note that menopause is not a disease but a natural process in women ciuerpo. Characteristic symptoms are hot flashes, which may be accompanied by sweating, fatigue, depression, irritability, arrhythmias, weakness of the scalp, dry skin, insomnia, mood swings, among others. But do not worry, these feelings disappear as menopause ends. It is best to think that the body is changing and we must adapt to hormonal changes ests.

Is there a treatment for menopause? Sure, it is best to visit a medical specialist as a gynecologist so that we can help.