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The cucumber is a vegetable that besides being almost indispensable in most salads, is very beneficial to the health of our body. The main element of the cucumber is the water and for all we know, that water is the main element of our body. In addition, the water found in the cucumber helps quench the thirst.
The cucumber is a great help natural in the fight against the envelope weight. Due to its high content in water, it is highly recommended to eat between meals, as it gives a feeling of fullness and makes us feel satisfied and therefore do not eat more.
Its water content also makes the cucumber excellent in the care of our skin. Best thing is that it works for any type of skin. Cucumber helps restore and moisturize the skin it contains vitamin E. It also gives elasticity to the skin, because it also counts with silicic acid, which is in charge of strengthen the connective tissue.
To take advantage of the properties of the cucumber skin, apply the cucumber in slices on your skin, or in some areas that need special care and after a few minutes, feel your skin more relaxed, moisturized and soft.
In the case of people suffering from diabetes, the cucumber is extremely advisable, and that it has a very low amount in carbohydrates and sugars.
A very interesting detail about the cucumber, is in its shell. Precisely lies in the skin, vitamin E and fiber, essential for the internal cleaning.
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On many occasions you have talked about both the health of women in menopause, menopause so that we have met some interesting aspects that help women to take care of his health during this very important stage of his life.
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Today we can find an interesting variety of creams and natural treatments that provide us with the opportunity to not only take care of our skin, but of nourish it both external and internally, and moisturize it correctly.We can also find us with full and completely natural products that offer us many benefits and properties, as it is the case - for example - aloe vera for skin, or caviar for the skin.But if there is a treatment which, in recent times, tend to enjoy greater prominence, it is called as baba spiral. If you want to know what benefits you bring to your skin, this time you talk about the different properties of the snail slime.The baba spiral is a substance highly beneficial for the skin, and particularly against wrinkles, because it is capable of strengthening the natural response of the skin against those negative external aggressions.It also increases the elasticity of the skin, at the same time that it reinforces the cellular nutrition and dermal capillaries, regenerates the brands of acne or scars, and even help in the removal of stains.You summarized below some of the most important benefits of the snail slime : increases the elasticity of the skin.It regenerates the skin, helping to blur the brands of acne, spots or scars.It strengthens the natural response of the skin.It reinforces the dermal capillaries.It reinforces the cellular nutrition.In Naturbelleza / benefits of the snail slime
The located fat tends to become one of the biggest problems for many people, especially because this usually fat that most hardly can be eliminated.This problem tends to be even more serious with age, because it slows down the metabolism and the person gains more weight, issue that was also aggravated by different own women's hormonal fluctuations.For this reason, and especially to help you when you know How to remove located fat, already on previous occasions I have talked about some tips to lose weight, at the same time that you have explained how lose weight.Nevertheless, and in case that you want eliminate fat, and above all to eliminate localized fat, we offer on this occasion some tips and simple, very easy to follow every day.Do physical exercise every day for at least 30 minutes: run, walk, swim or do bike. It is essential that it is an aerobic exercise.Eat healthy, always choosing healthy foods. The fruits and vegetables, fish blue and meats such as beef or chicken can not miss.Use anti-grasa cosmetic products, which will help you burn the localized fat.
The yogurt is characterized as an essential food within a balanced diet, consisting of a product of semisolid consistency from the milk, which is undergoing a process of fermentation.It is certainly interesting the nutritional yogurt value, so that 100 grams of product provide 180 mg. calcium, 240 mg. potassium, 17 mg. of magnesium, and vitamins (vitamin A and Group B vitamins).For this reason, it is useful to know the different benefits of yogurt. However, if usually eat yogurt , surely somewhere that once you've done the following question:How many yogurts can eat a day?.We must differentiate mainly those which are desnatados, or descremados, of the not diminish yogurts. And it is that the caloric intake is not obviously the same.In any case, recommended is to eat between 1 and 2 yogurt a day, preferably at breakfast and dinner, because being good for the stomach and being rich in potassium, can help us sleep better.Regarding what yogurt choose, in the event that you should not lose weight or have diabetes, you can choose the yogurt you prefer most, always and when its caloric content is not excessive.A good idea is to choose those that are rich in fibre yogurts, either because they have cereal or because they include sliced fruit.Image / salsachica (Stock.Xchng)
In the days of heat as they already beginning to make (especially once has given Start spring), tends to be normal that many people, especially the elderly, tend to suffer from retention of fluids, heaviness in the legs or cramps at night.In this regard, and particularly on the first condition, already in a previous article I talked about the different benefits of potassium to avoid fluid retention.For all these reasons, and in reducing the majority of these symptoms, there are some tricks to activate blood circulation which can be very useful.Baby liquid in abundance, especially at least 8 glasses of water a day.The cold showers in calves, thighs and soles of the feet can help you much.Now that good weather, why do not you take a walk along the shore of the sea? It will not only help you to activate the movement, but that you will relax.Should swell you ankles, keep them always high.Image / alexfrance (Stock.Xchng)
Varicose veins are considered as enlarged veins, especially characterized by the inability to establish an effective blood return to the heart, so they swell and become visible under the skin surface.In regards to the causes that can cause the appearance of varicoseveins, circulatory problems, we find especially in the legs.These circulation problems tend always to be conditioned by a series of more or less determinants: sex, age, genetic inheritance, hormonas…However, in recent years many specialists have been checking as different adverse health habits (as it is the case of smoking, sedentary lifestyle, take alcohol in excess, obesity or lack of exercise), can lead to their appearance.In what has to do with sex, it is true that women tend a certain predisposition to suffer problems of varicose veins. But did you know that men can also undergo them?.Although varicose veins tend to be more common in women, the truth is that men can also get to suffer them.This lack of predisposition is mainly due to that men have a much more developed muscles, which prevents that the vein dilate more easily.In any case, that does not mean that men do not also suffer from varicose veins, due above all to diverse, especially in the legs circulatory problems.Remember that there is a certain nutrition for varicose veins, rich in protective foods, which you can also opt for a good natural for varicose veins treatmentat the same time.In Naturalternativa / home for varicose veins remedies - herbal for varicose veins
Water is one of the essential life foods. Mainly because it is crucial in the implementation, by our agency, important functions to work properly.Between the different benefits of drinking water, we find that regulates our temperature, helps keep your skin hydrated and youthful, helps in the Elimination of toxins, and is also involved in many chemical reactions of metabolism, among others.For this reason, knowing How many glasses of water take a day is crucial, especially in prevention to avoid the appearance of the symptoms of dehydration.Therefore, you discussed below are the daily water needs.Doctors recommend to regularly drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, what would amount to about 2 litres of water per day.In this sense, the greater the heat or the humidity (learn more about how drinking more water in the summer), more water will have to take the person.It is necessary to know that generally these recommendations through not only the consumption of water itself, that we must not forget that, this time within the daily needs, we can contribute fluid to our body through food or drinks, as in the case of tea.Image / malko (Stock.Xchng)
When menopause makes an appearance, appear in the woman known as typical menopausal symptoms; that is, symptoms completely normal, but overall that the majority of women tend to feel during this new stage of life.Between these typical symptoms, we find the sweats in menopause, known as a general rule with the name of hot flashes.And it is that the relationship between the hot flashes and menopause tends to be as normal as common. For this reason, learn more in this respect always is something extremely interesting, especially if you are at this stage of life.Hot flashes They are characterized by mainly consist of the appearance of a sudden sensation of heat, which causes redness and sweating.In general tends to first appear in the chest, then extended to the neck and finally reach the face.It usually appears almost majority way at the beginning of menopause, and although it does not require a specific treatment, when the blushing is severe - or interferes with the quality of life of the woman-, yes it is necessary to follow a particular treatment.In this sense, it is always best to consult with your doctor, especially when every now and then you feel hot flashes in menopausal without that there can be a particular cause, or if this has a negative impact on your day to day.Image / arinas74 (Stock.Xchng)
It is normal that, depending on the season of the year in which we find ourselves, our State of mind tends to vary, ranging from positive to negative, from happy to sad.Thus, for example, if in the summer, we tend to feel happy and in fullness, during the autumn it is customary to appear the denominated as autumn depression (also known as the autumnal asthenia).A good way to recharge the batteries is therefore generally enjoy a healthy life, practicing physical exercise every day and being fully happy living the here and now.However, there are also simple, basic tips that will help you to recharge energies. You can apply them provided that you need.Keep every day a completely natural, healthy and balanced diet. Do not forget to consume five servings a day of fruit and fresh vegetables.Practice exercise on a regular basis, at least three times a week, for at least 30 minutes.Lives a quiet and relaxed life. Move you concerns, stress and anxiety. Only in this way you get does not decrease your energy reserve.It lies right and necessary, time always what your body needs. Avoid watching TV before you go to sleep. We recommend you read a book that you relax, or listening to relaxing music.
Constipation tends to be generally regarded as a common problem, which in most cases, might be preventable, especially when the person consumes foods rich in fiber.In any case, the truth is that many people are unaware of how to eat more fiber in his diet, ignoring at the same time many of the benefits of fiber, which especially brings us to the proper functioning of our intestines.According to many specialists in health, when a person spends two days without going to the bathroom, he could be a symptom of constipation, in such a way that, prior to it being too late, a few basic tips to help relieve the symptoms must be taken, at the same time to avoid that the problem could go further.One of these councils is the take at least 2 liters of water a day, eat more fruit and vegetables on a daily basis and physical exercise.However, above all when constipation tends to be chronic, ideally opt for certain fiber supplements, as useful as recommended against this annoying problem of health.The fiber against constipation supplements can become the ideal solution when, for example, we have a case of chronic constipation, in which the fiber of the food consumed on a daily basis does not tend to be sufficient.These fiber supplements are ideal to facilitate a better bowel movements, and also stand out for being as healthy as natural.That Yes, keep in mind that these supplements tend to act in the medium term, at the same time that arise certain bothersome symptoms, as it is the case of bloating or gas (flatulence).In any case, these symptoms disappear with the passage of the days, gradually improving.In addition, you must take into account that such products should be consumed slowly, increasing the dose gradually. For example, you can start taking it two times a day. Only in this way you can avoid most symptoms or more annoying problems.Fiber supplements They may be purchased both pharmacies and health food shops and stores of dietetics.In this sense, the most recommended is that you always ask the person that will sell you, which will help you find that you will be better.Find out more about the different nutritional supplements and nutritional supplements that can be found currently on the market.Image / michaelaw (Stock.Xchng)
Some time ago I talked about the pain of ovaries, a pain which is often, mistakenly, considered as such despite the fact that the ovaries in themselves do not produce pain.Another major concern within the women's health, however, passes through the vaginal infections, which mainly tend to be three: candidiasis, trichomonas, and gardnerella.But women can also feel a pain in the vulva, which is called vulvodynia (or vulvodina). You talk a little more about him.The vulva is the area of the external genitalia of the female. That is, the area that we find around the opening of the vagina.When pain occurs, we face a term generally known as vulvodynia or vulvodina.This pain can appear suddenly and stay for a few months or even years.It is necessary to indicate that it is not a serious ailment. However, the truth is that it can do bother much to women.There are several symptoms of vulvar pain. The main are the following:
Month of mayo, in contrast to the month of April (in which you talk about different fruits of April), is mainly characterized by being already a month in which spring has begun.In fact, it's a month in which we can almost say that spring is at its peak, giving us beautiful views and aromas simply magnificent.Therefore, if you like fruit and want to know the fruit of may, then you are different fruits that you will find in this month.
With the arrival of spring also come the dreaded and annoying respiratory allergies, especially the so-called as spring allergies, which are the fear of many people with allergies.However, the truth is that the arrival of spring or the summer not only involves the arrival of allergies. Also of other dreaded and annoying characters: the mosquito.And, with the mosquitoes, the dreaded mosquito bites, which tend to cause various such as itching, irritation, redness, and swelling symptoms.When a mosquito bites us, inject small amounts of substances harmful to our body, which cause the most typical symptoms of the mosquito bites: itching, irritation, redness and inflammation.Although a mosquito bitecan be avoided in a sense, the truth is Yes can be used a number of tricks or basic remedies which, in any way, assist in its prevention.In any case, it is possible to prevent them avoiding the hours considered as maximum risk: both dusk and dawn.A good prevention is the use of an insect repellent, which is particularly useful and interesting so that mosquitoes posen in the skin, protecting us for hours.You can also use white clothing, avoiding the use of perfumes. In this respect, insects such as mosquitoes them attract strong odors, while they prefer dark or bright colors.
There is no doubt that Turkey has become one of the recipes for Christmas well known and more elaborate, particularly the Turkey filling, one of the most popular dishes during these eagerly awaited festivals.In this regard, for example, already on a previous occasion you had presented some Tips for cooking a Turkey, through a series of tips or tricks as useful as recommended.And that, as you surely know, the Turkey belongs to the Group of the so-called as white meats, like chicken or gallo. This means that they are low fat and little meat calorie, differing much in this regard with red meat (little recommended when you want to adopt a healthy and healthy life).But, what are the benefits of the Turkey? And its main Properties?.The Turkey is rich in fatty acids, which are cardiosaludables, helping to protect the health of the heart. It has a table of contents in cholesterol low (100 grams contains only 45 mg.). It is a meat to help prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease, especially if you change the meat from your diet for the Turkey or chicken. It has high iron content. Rich in vitamins of Group B. 100 grams of Turkey provided the following nutritional properties: calories: 160 calories per 100 grams.Carbohydrates: 0 g.
It high blood pressure may become a serious health problem, especially when is cronifica or when, in the end, tends to stay high in the long term.This is because it can affect the kidneys, liver and heart, to weaken these important bodies needed for life.In this sense, is diagnosed high blood pressure when there is blood pressure greater than 130-139/85-89 mm Hg (systolic/diastolic).However, we can also find with hypotension, an equally abnormal condition that appears when the person a decrease in pressure of 30 mm Hg (relative to its normal pressure), or pressure systolic less than 90 mm Hg.Por thisIt is essential and necessary to know the differences of hypotension and hypertension.As we have seen, the hypotension is characterized by the appearance of a blood pressure less than what is considered as normal (120/80 mm Hg). In this sense, it is diagnosed when, in the individual, there is a decrease in pressure of 30 mm Hg below its usual pressure, either a systolic pressure of less than 90 mm Hg.Asimismo, hypertension is characterized by the existence of a blood pressure generally greater 130-139/85-89 mm Hg (systolic/diastolic).It is necessary to know both hypertension and hypotension may be severe in the long term, that affect the heart, kidneys and liver.Hypotension can also affect the Central nervous system and peripheral arteries.Therefore, it is necessary to see a doctor before any symptoms, which will help us to reduce the levels in the case of high blood pressure, and upload them in the event of hypotension (know how preventing hypotension).Image / sundesigns
We can currently find on the market a wide range of nutritional supplements that have an objective clear: help us to maintain our health, in good condition because they give us nutrients that our body to function correctly.In this regard, for example, and natural supplements useful and appropriate, we can highlight the vitamins and minerals, essential fatty acids, Royal Jelly, propolis and echinacea.In a previous article I presented the differences of hypertension and hypotension, discovering that both hypertension and hypotension itself may be serious conditions if they are maintained in the long term.However, there are interesting as useful as appropriate for the high pressure natural supplements . We propose you the most useful.Essential fatty acids: essential fatty acids, such as linoleic acid, exerts an action useful hipotensora against hypertension.Bioflavonoides: to be protectors of the venous capillaries and improve its permeability, help to improve hypertension, being useful in controlling high blood pressure levels.Calcium and magnesium: are two nutrients that must be managed together, since the free intracellular deficiency tends to be associated with high levels of blood pressure.Coenzyme Q10: on one previous occasion you were talking about the properties of the Coenzyme q10. It's a nutrient with a significant effect on cardiovascular disease.Dietary fibre: both help prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. Fiber-rich foods known to discover which foods you should eat every day.Potassium: given that low levels of potassium causes retention of sodium in the cell, this makes it collecting liquid and, therefore, increase the blood pressure. You can find in bananas, tomatoes, lettuce and artichokes.Image / fura
As you surely know, fruits are healthy foods whose consumption must be daily, insofar as they provide essential nutrients not only to maintain good health, but for our organism to work properly.
There are many myths and folk tales, in one way or another, with coffee as a special and main protagonist. For example, among the most significant we find that, for example, coffee often really a harmful drink for health.However, the truth is that consumed in its fair measure (How many cups of coffee you can take a day?), there are many benefits of coffee, which can be particularly provide us with a good Cup of coffee.This is due to the varied amount of polyphenols and caffeine containing the coffee itself. In this sense, it can also be useful to know the different effects of caffeine on health, as well as the various benefits of caffeine.But if we put together coffee and drugs, the truth is that caffeine can cause severe reactions when combined with certain medications.Although caffeine can bring certain benefits, particularly if we take into perspective, many experts warn of reactions that can cause if it is combined with a series of medications which are often eaten on a regular basis.Here's what these drugs:Tranquilizantes: because caffeine is a good general activator of the Agency, he tends to decrease the relaxing and sedative effects of tranquilizers.Antidepressants: taken together can cause cardiac arrhythmia and hypertension.Birth control pills: to delay the removal of caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, and insomnia.Medications for ulcers: tend to cause the same symptoms as birth control pills.Image / garwee
As good insurance might have already noticed (especially if you suffer from the so-called as spring allergies), are approaching good weather and with him, officially becomes one of the stations or more fine and beautiful of the year periods: the spring.
Now that we are in the middle of March, and above all tends to bring good weather (almost leaving aside the cold and rain characteristic of winter), there are many people who are interested to know when spring begins.In this regard, for example, you have already set out when is the beginning of spring, and particularly in this year in which we find ourselves, when is the start of the spring 2011.And it is to dowhen it begins the spring? What day and time specific? And at what time?.The spring, specifically when it starts, takes place usually all the years between the 20 and 21 March, at 11: 44 hours in the northern hemisphere:20 March output: 7 h 6 m puesta:19 h 13 m Meridian passage: 13 h 9 m height: 62ndMarch 21 departure: 7 h 5 m puesta:19 h 14 m Meridian passage: 13 h 9 m height: 62 notwithstanding, no us forget that, in the southern hemisphere (usually America and Latin America) begins in the month of September, especially between 21 and 23 September.Image / hirekatsu
If we visit from some country both the Center and South America (welcome to!) surely that at many times you've been able to enjoy an excellent and wonderful vegetable (find out more about the benefits of legumes) that, in factIt has become a certainly staple in the diet of these countries.You are talking about, obviously, of vegetables called beans, which - for example - they tend to be very consumed in countries such as Mexico, and that in fact we can equally enjoy in our own country.Whether you are a person that you usually consume them weekly, as if it's a food that you like, then you are talking about the benefits of beans, as well as their most important Properties .As one vegetables low in fat, can be ideal consumed in slimming diets.Also to add less sugar, can be consumed by a diabetic person.They are rich in potassium, so are highly recommended for people with hypertension, which in turn suffer from fluid retention.They are rich in calcium, so much that a ration of beans is capable of providing the same calcium as a ration of rice pudding.High content of isoflavones and anthocyanins. Therefore, thanks to its antioxidant, help to reduce the risk to suffer heart problems.Image / kaleff
The month of April is characterized as being a month which took place in the beginning of spring (remember that, in this particular year, it is the turn at the beginning of the spring 2011).In this sense, for example, there is doubt that eating fruit at any time is always a good choice, because as surely you know, they provide all the nutrients that our both body needs to function correctly.Now that we are almost in spring (you can learn more about When you start the spring), on a previous occasion you have already spoken about the fruits of March , in particular, we find this month.Now we are going to talk about the fruits of April you can enjoy this month so special, in which is beginning to make good time.
As they go through the years, the health of your eyes tends to be getting worse, especially if, during the years (especially if during the youth), we have not concerned take care of them properly.Not in vain, as are many ophthalmologists, is from age 40 when may appear worse adaptation to darkness, as well as a lower performance of eye movements, among other various problems.For this reason, it is particularly useful and appropriate know how take care of the health of your eyes, and how should be a proper care of the eyes.It is essential that you go at least once a year to the ophthalmologist. In this sense, it is essential to make annual ocular reviews.In case that you need them (provided that there is Sun and come out into the street during the day), it uses some sunglasses duly qualified. Remember that they must have with all the assurances.Where possible, avoid driving at night, especially if there is poor visibility.Avoid look directly at the Sun, that this can harm them.Image / trublueboy
Although there are a few data internationally proven, known to the Spanish (and generally Europeans), tend to take between 5 and 15 grams of sodium per day.Bearing in mind that experts and health specialists recommend to consume between 2 and 5 grams per day, no doubt that each day we consume too much salt.And it is that we must not forget that not only consume salt when her we add to our daily dishes that we do at home. There are also salt -rich foods such as sausages or canned.And, as you surely know, this excess sodium tends to favour the appearance of the so-called as fluid retention. However, as both preventive and resolving treatment of this retention, it is the consumption of foods rich in potassium.Potassium is useful to avoid the emergence of fluid retention, a mineral that helps in the maintenance of the water balance of our body.For this reason, there is no doubt that consume potassium-rich foods, in addition to reducing the consumption of salt daily (learn more about How to reduce salt in our diet), they are the best options to avoid fluid retention.Potassium She is found in fruits and vegetables and vegetable. In this regard include bananas, courgettes, tomatoes, lettuce, artichokes and asparagus.Image / abcdz2000