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Christmas Gifts Healthy

General InfoOften at this time we do not know what to give, especially since the person you want to give away a loved one is faced with the daunting task to think of something useful, you will like and that makes you dream. Why not give away thinking about health?

Experts recommend gifts that stimulate brain functions and increase cognitive reserve in both children and adults. That is, those that stimulate brain activity and keeping you mentally active. Thus, we can reduce the risk of some studies, some types of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Want some ideas for matching gifts?

- During childhood experts recommend giving away simple toys that encourage imagination. But board games or outdoor that share some rules, they are still a few turns, motor skills are exercised …

- From the NSS and the Brain Foundation (TOT) are choosing gifts that promote emotional and social relationships to avoid isolation, and if it serves to prevent stress and promote the practice of an activity and follow a healthy diet the better.

- Reading and writing are likely to be most beneficial activities for our brain, remember the experts, though, is to diversify the readings.

- Another excellent option would allow for exercise and games that challenge the brain, such as crossword puzzles in all its variants, puzzles and construction toys, because they improve brain agility and the ability to reason.

- Giving away a trip or an excursion is another suggestion of the professionals is that, apparently, changes in routine activates the brain and helps them develop their spatial memory.

- Promote new hobbies and skills play an instrument, learn a new language or dance classes, is a clear example of how we care for our health while having fun.

LARYNX CANCER

Health Tips and InfoLaryngeal cancer is cancerous cells appear in the larynx. The larynx where the vocal cords is a short passage in a triangle, which lies just below the pharynx in the neck.

SYMPTOMS

* Sore throat that does not disappear * Pain when swallowing * A change in tone of voice or hoarseness frank * Pain in one ear * A lump in the neck.

DIAGNOSIS

The specialist will slide down your throat a tube with a special light on one end and observe the larynx (laryngoscopy). If abnormal tissue is found, you must remove a piece (biopsy) and looked at under a microscope to determine the presence of cancer cells. We also feel the throat for lumps.

Staging

* Stage I. The cancer is only in the area where it started and has not spread to lymph nodes in the area or other body parts.. * Stage II The cancer is only in the larynx and has not spread to lymph nodes in the area or other parts of the body. * Stage III. Any of these situations define a stage III:

* the cancer has not spread outside the larynx, but no vocal cords can move normally. * The cancer has spread to tissues next to the larynx, or * the cancer has spread to one lymph node on the same side of the neck and the lymph node is no more than 3 cm.

* Stage IV. Any of these situations define a stage IV

* the cancer has spread to tissues around the larynx, pharynx or as the tissues in the neck. * The cancer has spread to more than one lymph node on the same side of the neck as the cancer to lymph nodes on one or both sides of the neck * The cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

TREATMENT

* Radiation therapy (using high-dose x-rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells) * Surgery (removing the cancer) * Chemotherapy (using drugs to kill cancer cells).

What is Laryng Cancer

Health Tips and InfoWhen malignant tumor cells are located in the larynx, laryngeal cancer talk.

What produces it? Currently known factors that seem to have a relationship with laryngeal cancer. And among them are:

Snuff, snuff consumption, regardless of how it is consumed (cigarettes, cigars, snuff chewing …) increases the risk of laryngeal cancer Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol is a factor that increases the likelihood of breast cancer. And when associated with smoking, the harmful effect is enhanced greatly. Airway irritation, also seem to assume greater risk for this cancer is different factors that aggression or irritation in the area: (chronic laryngitis, misuse of the voice, GER …).

Symptoms In the majority of cases, cancer of the larynx, located in the supraglottis or subglottis, is diagnosed when symptoms require the patient to seek medical advice. However, the tumor located in the glottis can cause hoarseness of early so it is possible to diagnose cancer at early stages.

The most common symptoms are: Dysphonia (altered voice or hoarseness) is the most common symptom of laryngeal cancer. The patient notices changes in voice or hoarseness (without apparent infectious cause). But this symptom is common in people with chronic smoking, as hoarseness and coughing occur frequently.

Lymphadenopathy (lymph node) disease often spreads through the nearby lymph nodes in the neck area. This causes the glands to enlarge, sometimes to appreciate as a lump or nodule in the neck.

Pain is usually caused by swallowing, and is often accompanied by dry throat. Is nonspecific and may appear in different areas (at the throat …)

Dyspnea (shortness of breath): Sometimes, if the tumor grows large can cause breathlessness (dyspnea) to obstruct the airway. Stage 0 is the earliest stage of laryngeal cancer. Tumor cells are located in the most superficial mucosa and in any case the crosses. Not affected lymph nodes.

Stage I: The tumor involves the mucosa, but only in one region of the larynx, not extending to any other party of that body.

Stage II: Tumor affects many areas of the larynx (supraglottis and vocal cords, or glottis and subglottis).

Stage III: Cancer is limited to larynx with vocal cord fixed (does not invade nearby organs)

Stage IV: Cancer has spread, affecting the thyroid cartilage or structures (mouth or throat tissues)

Phases and Stages In order to indicate the most appropriate treatment for cancer of the larynx, it is important to “sort out” the tumor, ie, determine what stage.

How to Make a Homemade Facial

Beauty TipsCleaning the skin is one of the main secrets of facial beauty. Keep your skin free of impurities, it is essential to preserve your face the dreaded premature aging and wrinkles. Therefore, it is very important to know how to make a homemade facial, something you can easily make at home, from these simple tricks.

How to make a homemade facial care of the skin begins with good facial. It will not resort to a lot of formulas and homemade beauty tips, if you previously removed impurities from your face.

The facial is a task that you perform every day and you can even do it in depth the elements you have in your home. The simple washing with water is essential. However, you can also use homemade cleaning masks made with simple ingredients and natural wonders that will come to your skin.

Keep in mind that when your skin is more exposed to smog, common in large cities, most meticulous hygiene should be in your face. Some tips for cleaning the skin to consider are:

* Never go to sleep without previously removed Habert makeup. * Use cleaning masks consistent with your skin type. * Wash your face every time you return to your home, dirty or greasy feel. * Watch your diet, your skin is not only dirty from the outside in, but also from the inside out by the toxins that are excreted through the pores, so no junk food. * Avoid smoking by all means. * Maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercise and drink lots of water, is the best way to remove toxins from the body and skin look clean and healthy.

Properties of Vitamin E for Skin

Beauty TipsVitamin E is indicated as one of the best to treat the skin. Both tablets and consumed through foods, its antioxidant, rejuvenating and protective of free radicals that cause aging, puts one of the great allies to the beauty of your skin.

Properties of vitamin E for skin Vitamin E is one of the components that all experts considered essential for skin care, especially to keep young, radiant and always in good shape. But what really are the properties that make this one of the vitamin essential to the beauty of the skin?

Namely, vitamin E is primarily an antioxidant. This causes delay aging skin cells and also fights free radicals acting on the decline. It is also protective against the dangers of the environment (pollution, etc.) and sunlight, in addition to regenerative action on the skin.

Not coincidentally, has long been the cosmetic products are used in many of their preparations and some is used to regenerate the skin after operations and also deep peels. While it may be consumed in tablets, there are a lot of foods that contain it. Here is a list of the most important, highlighting some oils.

* Sunflower Oil (50-62 mg/100g) * Walnut oil (39 mg/100 g) * Sesame oil (28 mg/100 g) * Hazelnuts (27 mg / 100 g) * Soybean oil (17-25 mg/100 g) * Nuts (25 mg/100 g) * Almonds (25 mg/100 g) * Palm Oil (25 mg/100 g)

Vitamin E is also indicated for arthritis, is also within the group of antioxidant vitamins in fruits.

How to Remove Skin Moles

Beauty TipsMoles are growths of pigments that appear on your skin. The truth is that not everyone will like and some prefer to use an extraction method for them. This is how you use the laser or surgery also does not exist at the moment, home remedies to remove them.

How to remove skin moles? The most common definition corresponding to the moon is one that speaks of small formations skin, usually dark, that develop from pigment-producing cells of the skin. The truth is that some people do not want to rely more on them and want to remove them from your skin. But the question is how.

Being a somewhat delicate moon (can become malignant) it is essential that you consult with your dermatologist prior. There they take the right decision of what to do with it. The truth is that most likely it is that has to resort to surgically (a small operation, virtually painless and leaves no traces) or otherwise, to any newer technique, as might be the means of laser extraction.

The truth is that moles can be removed using home remedies or tricks, because they do not yet know nothing about them to function effectively. If you have are freckles, here we offer an interesting piece of home remedies for freckles. We also can provide natural remedies for skin spots if that was what justly

Symptoms of Herpes Zoster

Health Tips and InfoShingles, whose scientific name is herpes zoster, is one of many eruptive diseases that exist. With blisters similar to chicken pox, this herpes lasts no longer than three weeks and rarely resorts to strike again. Know your symptoms here.

Herpes Zoster Shingles or herpes zoster is a typical rash illness caused by the same virus as chickenpox. This virus can remain dormant and inactive for many years and strike when least expected. Suffer from this problem only persons who have had chickenpox. And do not alerted: after two or three weeks away.

What are the most common symptoms of shingles?

* As the shingles disease that affects the nerve segment, the first sensation is that of a burning in the area and also a slight increase in body temperature.

* Then there is a reddening of the skin, mild eruptive initial reactions, ranging progressively increasing pain, itching and intensity.

* The next step is the actual eruption. They start out different groups of liquid vesicles, whose interior becomes more yellowish over time.

* You must be aware that the pain and rash always found in correspondence with the position of the nerve pathways. Thus, almost always on one side of the body or face.

* Generally, three to five days is what does the climax of the eruption. Then dry up the blisters are broken and are covered by a scab. This same scab falls off after a few weeks and may be leaving any scar. However, sometimes a pain that is generated is known as “postherpetic neuralgia” in the jargon of medicine.

Waxing Thread

Beauty TipsThread hair removal is becoming an interesting pattern in various parts of the world, for that work have inevitably upset, all women who want to look beautiful. Of course, in Spain and has been present.

Waxing hair removal thread is something we have to deal with all women. And, fortunately for them the job less complicated, new techniques are appearing, so much so that even sugar is used for hair removal for sensitive skin. One of these new techniques is the thread of hair removal, which is used in various parts of the world successfully.

It is a modern technique but inspired in the Eastern traditions and can be applied to both men and women. In addition to the classic waxing, one of the key parts where hair removal is applied thread is in the face.

That’s where this technique is brilliant, making shape the eyebrows, remove unsightly facial hair and, in general, assist with skin care.

It does not cause irritation or rashes, it is much more accurate than the wax and can be used from the first appearance of the hair and is more durable and less painful than tweezers. One company that is practiced in Spain shave with wire. In this video you can learn more about this method of hair removal, which is causing a sensation.

Hair Coloring

Hair CareIt is, no doubt, one of the issues that most concern to many women who want to change the tone of your hair, but do not know which to choose. Without doubt, the best advice is that you can give your hairdresser, who knows your hair and your style, but even so, taking into account that more and more people opt for home coloring kits, we will try to help.

What are the hardest colors to get? Going from brunette to blonde and natural that it is not easy. Keep in mind that in Spain, the bases of middle tones are a 3 or a 4 (chestnut brown) and is of vital importance, in the case of people who dyes at home, look carefully on the package dye and observe the result considering offering your base shade.

What advice would you give to people who usually dyed at home? To sit down with the booklet. Almost no one reads it and skip important things, for example, do not alter the exposure times. If you spend time, strips tones certainly not wanted.

What advice would you give when choosing a tone to change view? Playing with a limit of two tones above or below the base color and try to move always in the range of hair tint color. Good to know that warm colors tend to favor more.

Why dyes tend to turn to certain colors? In all women goes and what happens is the error of diagnosis, when you choose the wrong color for example, the same tone for five different people, all different because they have left the dye is not applied on a blank canvas. Red on black, for example, will be dark when applied to a more coppery blond …

How often would have to tweak the color to be spotless? If it takes an even tone, full and not too different from your base color, simply touch the roots every month. If the color is well contrasted required to do so every twenty days.

A Rich Dessert for Your Hair

Hair Careit’s time to pamper your hair! Why not prepare a lemon souffle? This is an excellent natural conditioner for oily hair, leaving it clean and super bright.

Need:

* 1 packet of gelatin (unflavored) 1 teaspoon honey (optional) * 3 tablespoons warm water 2 teaspoons lemon juice * 1 egg

Prepare and use:

* Mix in a small bowl of gelatin, honey (if using) and warm water. Stir until gelatin is dissolved, and add the lemon juice and egg mix them well.

* Like any good soufflé, you must consume it immediately, so apply it to wet hair and leave freshly washed and act in three to five minutes. Rinse hair well. That’s it!