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Sunday, December 25, 2011

How to deal with sunburn?

How to deal with sunburn?

Despite the fact that by the end of the summer was only a partial month, the question remains relevant sun exposure for many. How to make so that it does not hurt for aimlessly burnt shoulders? It is this theme is dedicated to our present material.

If you avoid the negative influence of the sun was not possible, we can only stand and fight to the best of the consequences of the burn. In such a situation a person is disturbed normal thermotaxis body, the body temperature rises, there are weakness, facial flushing, sweating, headache, disturbed coordination of movements.

How useful rowan? Miraculous Properties

How useful rowan? Miraculous Properties


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Total there are about one hundred species of ash. There is a garden and rowan wild. And sort of ash generated by Michurin - a hybrid resulting from crossing mountain ash with black chokeberry. In a hybrid ash pulp denser, darker berries themselves. They contain more vitamins and other vital human elements in ash content which is not inferior to any sea buckthorn, black currant or even strawberries.

Rowan blossoms in May and the fruits are picked in early October before the frost.

Rowan berries are very popular in folk medicine. They are widely used for kidney and liver, anemia, diabetes, hemorrhoids, as well as violations of the gastrointestinal tract. Rowan fruit have diuretic, diaphoretic, cholagogue and hemostatic effects.

With loss of appetite and indigestion rowan berries are used in the form of puree. Take this drug should be several times a day for 0.5-1 teaspoon to increase the production of gastric juice.

During flowering ash can be collected inflorescences. Decoction of the flowers treated with thyroid disease - hyperthyroidism, and is used as an antitussive.

Can not sleep? Do gymnastics!

Can not sleep? Do gymnastics!


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So summer is over. The days are getting shorter, nights longer. There are more free time, and we knit, sew the new season, we read the book, laid in a stack of binding by the bed, watching TV late at night or can not leave the computer. Finally, we force ourselves to go to bed and ...

can not sleep. Tosses from side to side, analyzing the events of the day, thinking about tomorrow's problems or to remember the storyline favorite series. In general, anything other than normal sleep.

Clock run, the inevitable dawn soon, and after him - the working day. In the morning, exhausted, forget heavy sleep, and suddenly ... the alarm clock.

Excessive sweating: hide or treat?

Excessive sweating: hide or treat?



In search of a means of sweat, either deodorant or antiperspirant, many consumers want one - get rid of the smell of sweat. And manufacturers are offering two solutions to this problem: drown the smell of sweat perfume scents or block the work of the sweat glands.

Each of us has a different degree of sweating of the body, and not all deo-sprays can help, which only mask the smell of sweat.With regard to anti-perspirant, scientists are still arguing about how harmful can be included in these sweat blockers ingredients.

How to sleep less and with health benefits?

How to sleep less and with health benefits?


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Recently, the problem of chronic sleep deprivation has touched many. Lack of sleep leads to a number of factors: fatigue at work, learning, birth, and many other factors. Moms of young children, students, and just constantly busy people do not know firsthand about the "chronic lack of sleep." A person constantly "dented" thoughts somewhere else, cast iron head. This state really does not contribute to productivity in the work.

Because of the lack of sleep total person literally takes 3 days look antisocial zombies. But if a constant load simply makes it impossible to sleep for 8-9 hours, as a normal person doing that? Must find a way to sleep for much less time.

Water: to drink or not drink, when and how?

Water: to drink or not drink, when and how?


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Often, various women's magazines can be found quite conflicting information about the water. The authors of some articles say that you should drink plenty of water to lose weight and get rid of hunger. Others are convinced that a slender figure and smooth skin - a minimum of body fluids. So, what to believe?

Our body is constantly thirsty. It is believed that the desire - one of the most imperfect human sensations. The organism always requires more water than it needs, as it benefited them. Included some key memory can live without food for more than a month, but without water only three days. Skin aging from dehydration - a reduction of water in the body for years. Along with the water leaving radiance and elasticity. Correct drinking regime is of great importance not only for normal life, but also for the exterior.

Useful than cranberry?

Useful than cranberry?


Cranberries - berry, long known in Russia. It was mentioned in Domostroi in the XVI century. Useful properties of cranberries very much. It is a good remedy for coughs, knocks down the temperature, it helps with headaches. Cranberry can be cooked many different dishes. We'll talk more about this miracle berry.

Cranberries for many diseases

Cranberry is indispensable when taking antibiotics. It not only enhances their action, but also stimulates the immune system.Berries and leaves of the cranberry helps with headaches, relieve heartburn and metabolism. Scientists have made a surprising discovery: cranberry juice in the body compensates for the lack of antioxidants, essential for proper heart function. Regular consumption of cranberry juice helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you take a glass of cranberry juice 1-2 times a day can reduce the recurrence of urinary tract inflammation. Regular consumption of cranberry fruit reduces the risk of developing gastric ulcers, gastritis, inflammation. Cranberry contains proantitsianidy that contribute to impaired development of cancer cells.Every day, eat cranberries in cold season, and you forget about colds!

Flu Attacks: Roll Back?

Flu Attacks: Roll Back?


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Twisted joints, headache, shaking from the cold and the mercury thermometer to rise higher and higher? So, started ... But tomorrow to go to work, and ability to work on the origin, and very much do not want to jeopardize the contamination of their colleagues ...

The flu virus - our invisible enemy. We "go with the flow" construct some plans, and he suddenly does a crushing blow. But we do not surrender to the enemy, victory will be ours. It is time to safely treat!

Could this be avoided?

How to make your home safer fitness?

How to make your home safer fitness?


How often have to start on Monday and a new life in sports goes to the country of unfulfilled promises? Jobs involving all hands at work, no one to leave the baby away and inconvenient to get to the place of training ... The reasons that we do not get to the gym or throwing sessions in a month, you can call forever. But if a man wants, he is looking for opportunities, is not it?

Here as with the mountain and Mohammed: if a person does not go to the gym, the gym can come to man.

There are two essential conditions for effective training. The first - the safety and proper technique. In other words, home fitness requires a certain expertise. In order to acquire them, it is worth while to work out a qualified coach in a good club. You will learn to control your body, heart rate, breathing, metered load, alternate power and aerobic exercise, the exercises efficiently and avoid injury.

How to lose weight in a month?

How to lose weight in a month?


Weight loss - in itself a delicate process and long lasting. Moral training, diet and complicated multi-step training. But sometimes it happens that the need to lose weight quickly. Very much. Say, for three weeks.

I do not know that it can be - quick vacation ahead of time scheduled appointment or a meeting of former classmates (when the photo on the social network at the forty pounds at odds with the reflection in the mirror). That is not to select an appropriate diet - here we have to act.

This course is based on personal experience and helps to burn about 15 kg for four weeks. Without drugs, suturing the stomach liposuction (for this is simply not enough money). True, it will be hard for four weeks, and after the first important not to lose the "McDonalds" to the nearest free cash.

How to care for feet in the winter?

How to care for feet in the winter?


How much interest the views of holders of beautiful slender legs caught in the summer itself! Short skirts, tight pants or long skirts, transparent, open shoes, tanned skin, perfect pedicure! Unfortunately, with the onset of cold weather sandals and chiffon dresses have to be replaced by more warm clothes.

And when spring comes, we note with sadness that the lack of sun exposure and winter frosts have not been lost on our feet. The skin had faded and dried up, the hips may appear unnecessary centimeters, and in the legs and ankles - vascular "stars."

How to avoid these unsightly and general concern for the health effects of the winter season? Start prevention today!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Do I need a passport honey?

Walking through the exhibition of bee products, I was surprised diversity on the shelves. Which just is not honey! And every sort is useful in its own way.

Lime honey has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, expectorant and diaphoretic action. It is indispensable in the treatment of colds, as well as in inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, kidney and gall bladder.

Clover honey is also used in the treatment of pulmonary and colds and is considered a good expectorant and diaphoretic.

Acacia honey is famous for its antimicrobial properties. It is also recommended as a sedative for insomnia and nervous diseases.

Donnikovyymed dilutes the blood, increases circulation, reduces inflammation of internal organs. It is used as a diuretic, expectorant, and analgesic.

Still, if that helps us fight hunger GMOs?

Still, if that helps us fight hunger GMOs?

In the treatment of non-governmental organizations (NGOs, Eng. NGO - non-government organization) says that genetically modified (GM) crops do not help to increase yields, not to mention the fact that they do not solve the problems of hunger, soil erosion and chemical contamination of soil .

Genetic engineering is not able to increase the productivity of any cereal, but significantly increases the cost of chemicals, contributing to the growth of "superweeds." So-called "miraculous" crops that are about 20 years ago for the first time began to be sold in the U.S. and is now grown in 29 countries about 1.5 billion hectares (3.7 billion acres) of land were presented to society as a potential weapon to combat the shortage of food, climate change and soil erosion. However, assessing the current situation, one could argue that the promises were empty.

Alcohol and breast-feeding. Worth the risk?

Alcohol and breast-feeding. Worth the risk?


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Doctors have always insisted and will insist on the absolute dangers of alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding. And those moms who religiously believe that regular consumption of alcohol does not harm their child, I would still be sent on study tours to children's hospitals and correctional schools.

But, fortunately, few such mothers. Most conscientious parents try to avoid anything that might be the slightest risk to the health of children.

I, as an expert on breastfeeding, I'll only talk about breast-feeding mothers. Pregnant women should follow the recommendations of the doctor overseeing the pregnancy. But the young mothers often ask questions, not professionals, but is generally the same as they are, or more experienced mothers. Why is this happening? Because everyone knows the position of conventional medicine, either feeding, or alcohol.

How to give first aid to prevent the flu and complications?

How to give first aid to prevent the flu and complications?


The first symptoms of influenza as a potentially dangerous viral infection are typical. Influenza refers to airborne infections, viruses are introduced into his body through the upper airways. As a result, start small and scratchy sore throat, you may be feeling the sand in the eyes.

Reproduction of influenza viruses in the body is accompanied by signs of intoxication: headache, muscle pain, joint pain. But the assessment of the patient and the severity of the disease should not rely only on these flu symptoms, as is the emotional and subjective.

Dangerous than atrial fibrillation?

One in ten older people in Russia is suffering from atrial fibrillation. By itself, the disease can not deliver the special problems of man. The danger is its complication - stroke. In people with atrial fibrillation it happens 5 times more likely than all others. How to live a full life with atrial fibrillation and protect yourself from stroke?

Variations of cardiac arrhythmias


Distinguish different types of arrhythmias. Many people know the word "tachycardia" - this term mean too frequent heart rhythm.Quite often, even in young people is relatively benign arrhythmia - "beats" (disruptions of the heart). However, the most significant problem - it is atrial fibrillation (atrial fibrillation). She already affects about 1% of the population, and the figure continues to grow.Young people are rarely concerned about atrial fibrillation. But after 50-60 years the risk is greatly increased. In 60 years, likely to get atrial fibrillation is about 5%, and 80 years after the disease is already there in every ten people in Russia. And the risk of disease in men is 1.7 times higher.

What is unique and universal properties of peach butter?

What is unique and universal properties of peach butter?

Everyone loves peaches. But it is not only a delicious treat, but also a very valuable fruit. Of his bones are fatty oil, which contains palmitic and linoleic acids, vitamins F, A, E, C and many other useful components. That is why the peach butter almost unique product that is used very widely.

Oil peach light yellow color, low odor and a mild flavor. It is used for skin care, body, hair and skin diseases. Oil moistens the skin, gives it the softness and freshness, rejuvenates it, makes elastic. It applies also to care for eyelids and lips. Peach oil has anti-inflammatory action, and it also lightens the skin and smooths it. Oil well absorbed, allowing the useful substances to penetrate deep into the skin.

Peach oil is used for burns, dermatitis, cellulite. It is indispensable in the care of nails, and diaper rash in children, as well as in inflammatory processes in the ears. Peach butter does not cause allergy, so is suitable for all. It leaves no oily stains and practically no contraindications. It can be used in pure form or blended with other base oils.

What will replace the spa salon? Russian bath!

What will replace the spa salon? Russian bath!

Experts say that the best cure for the blues, disease, and age - this room. However, this traditional Russian pastime skill required.Newbie here just would not be comfortable. But will some time, and he feels like without the weekly steam it something severely lacking.

What is it? Perhaps the ease that one feels after the third call on the top shelf, and then ice-cold water from the basin itself - ba-boom! - And to rest. Rest, otdyshishsya, and again heat the stone.

Look, look like women, that for years go to the bath. They are certainly not a model 90-60-90 (and who just figured out that it is the parameters of a beautiful figure?), But some whipped right, without there cellulite. Because the bath brings not only pleasure, but also health, and more stable, physiological and, more importantly, inexpensive cosmetic result.

How to keep alive and youthful luster of his eyes?

How to keep alive and youthful luster of his eyes?


If you want your eyes for a long time maintained their lively glitter and youth, do not forget to give them a worthy consideration. Every day, follow the simple procedures for skin care eyes and your mind will always be beautiful.

To get started, take a good habit to do daily exercises for the eyes. This will not only strengthen the eye muscles and optic nerve, but also will enable your eyelets break from a hard day, low light, strong sunlight, cold, wind, etc.

If you feel tired, close your eyes, putting his hand to them in a triangle so that the tips of little fingers came together on the bridge.Relax, you can dream or just imagine a black space, try to make a picture without a ripple and white spots. This simple exercise will help to quickly relax your eyes and relieve pain.

How to preserve the beauty of the stars of the age?

How to preserve the beauty of the stars of the age?


We are so committed to youth, clearly taking only its value with all soslagaemymi and components. We seem to be devastating age-related changes in our appearance and we are so desperately fighting for smooth skin, shiny hair, slender figure.

And this, of course, correct, because so happened that no one interested in human weakness, neglected, promiscuity and self-destruction. We look in the mirror and look for the answer to the question - what do you do when the time comes, and I'm not getting any younger?