Weekly Health Care

If you’re considering surgery to increase the size of your breasts, you will probably have to decide between saline implants and silicone gel implants. In life and health we tell you what the differences between the two implants and help you clear some questions for you to make an informed decision. After all, changing the shape of your breasts is not a decision to be taken lightly.

Although research continues, so far there are only two options if you want to increase your breast size using breast implants, that gel implants are silicone and saline implants.

Differences

As their names imply, are made of different materials. Silicone implants consist of a silicone shell filled with silicone gel previously. Saline implants also have a silicone shell, but unlike it is filled with saline solution (salt water) during surgery for breast augmentation. Read the rest of this entry »

So far have not been able to find convincing evidence to establish that there is a relationship between hair dyes and cancer. Those studies that have found some evidence, have very weak or limited results to consider that hair dyes are a risk to public health.

In a 2005 study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, which collected information from 1966 (over 40 years!), The researchers concluded that there was insufficient evidence to show that hair dyes increase the risk of cancer breast or bladder.

In the same study, suggested that it was necessary to corroborate the evidence found in 1 or 2 studies the relationship between hair dye and hematopoietic cancers (affecting blood cells), but refused further investigation this hypothesis. Read the rest of this entry »

The possibility that hair dyes increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer has been investigating long before you tiñeras you hair first. So why are you using? Because so far have not found sufficient evidence to support this. Although doubt persists.

Mahogany or ash? Hena or permanent? When you choose a hair dye, the most important decision is not which dye choice, but if you dye or dye, rather than a thing of beauty, for your health.

Maybe the title of this article has taken by surprise or you may already know, but true … for about 4 decades (or more) has questioned some of the substances of the dyes may increase the chances of developing certain types of cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

The manicured feet never go unnoticed. For years, there have been a symbol of female sensuality. However, the feet often bear the brunt because they carry, literally, with the full weight of the body. How to keep them healthy and beautiful? Here we tell you what to do to take care of your feet.

The feet are our support. They are our support. They are taking us back and forth with his walk fast or slowly, allowing us to dance and wear those shoes you have always wanted. But they who often bear the brunt, because despite fulfilling an important role, often forget them. That’s when they begin to show hard and callused skin on heels or suffer from fungal infections such as “athlete’s foot” or even to suffer sun damage.

Fortunately, there are many counter products that can moisturize, cool, treat and protect your feet from the “abuses” that are submitted daily. Following are some guidelines for foot care. Sure regain their beauty and vitality. Let’s step by step: Read the rest of this entry »

When your partner holds you often start to suffer thinking … “I forgot apply the cream myself today”. With age, many women feel the same to us. And we would do anything to regain the skin soft and fresh that we had when we were very young. Although difficult, not impossible, especially with so many products sold today. But how can you choose the right one?

The skin of women is not always as smooth as when we were little girls. Age, water, soap and sun drying and abuse. So we must give attention and care to maintain as possible, that softness of past years.
It is difficult or impossible. Especially when there is so much supply of products, from soaps to creams. But how to choose the right one for your skin? These tips can help.

Body is different face. The face products are made for thin skin, so do not insist on using them for your body. It is best to choose products specifically designed for the body, which contain compounds that are ideal for skin that is thicker. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you tried everything to reduce your abdomen. You changed your diet, do sit-ups every morning and until you bought a belt to put the stomach, but nothing works. The fat around your tummy refuses to disappear. At times like this, many consider abdominoplasty, which is plastic surgery of the abdomen. In life and health we tell you what it is and when it is safe.

You have probably heard or read about the “tummy tuck” as you call this plastic surgery in English and it means something like “put the belly.” Although Spanish physician called abdominoplasty, also known simply as tummy tuck.

What is it? Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure by which you extract the fat and skin that extra belly and stretch your muscles to look flat abdomen as the abdomen with which many dream. Although it sounds simple, make no mistake, it is not. This is a surgery in every sense of the word, where you get general anesthesia and can last from 1 to 5 hours depending on what is required in your particular case and the type of abdominoplasty that you do. Read the rest of this entry »

The life span of dental implants is based on the condition of the jaw bone and how well the implants fuse with this existing bone. That said, the procedure may not be offered to those who are missing substantial amounts of bone, or have a bone disorder. A consultation will help determine the condition of the bone, at which point you will know what to expect.

In a whopping 98% of cases, the implants last a lifetime. This type of longevity is a combination of the fact that posts tend to fuse well with the bone and will therefore stay in place, and porcelain replacement teeth are long lasting. Smoking can alter the success rate in some cases, so if you are a smoker take note of this. Alcohol may also make a slight impact. However, modern implants tend to tolerate both of these quite well.

Once you have dental implants in place, you will likely forget that they are not your real teeth. This is what makes them the preferred choice by those who need to replace missing teeth, or have teeth that are in poor condition extracted and replaced. No one will even know that your tooth or teeth have been replaced, as porcelain looks just like real teeth. The replacement procedure is straightforward, and will be explained to you during a consultation.

How?

- The first thing you see when choosing is that the room is neat, organized and well ventilated. Keys to avoid fungus and bacteria
- Find out if the salon is licensed to operate, as this ensures that meets health standards demanded by the authorities. This is important as there is dirt, although not shown above, may be present and affect your nails
- Asked also if the manicurist is qualified (has a title) and if they are licensed, because that guarantees quality work
- Asked if the instruments are sterilized properly to ensure they are free of fungi and bacteria from previous customers. Read the rest of this entry »

When you go to a salon to fix the fingernails and toenails, usually you notice that the room is close, that is cute, good prices and have catered to fast. But have you ever wondered if the room is healthy for your nails? Read on to find out why it is important to ask this question.

How many things do with your nails! We scratch our skin, we do tickle our children, we hit on the table to hasten someone scratched the price of a gift and peel the shell of an egg. And sometimes we think that, being so harsh, they are invincible. Not so.

The nails of our hands and feet can be very susceptible to fungus and other diseases. Especially when they come into contact with materials that cut and outline, as in the salons. Read the rest of this entry »

If you lacked motivation to quit smoking, maybe this will definitely convince you: smoking may be the cause of those pesky wrinkles that are appearing on your face and your body soon. If you still have a soft, beautiful and wrinkle-free, say goodbye to cigarettes.

Would you like wrinkles early?I think not! However, many people look larger than they actually have the chronological age because they have wrinkled skin. This is the case of Clara, who at a party a guy you calculated 35 when she only has 25. She was in “shock” and did not understand how that looked to be 10 years. While coping with his astonishment, releasing a puff of cigarette smoke.

Not surprisingly, Clara has wrinkles at age 25 because smoking since he was 15. Only just found out that smoking accelerates the normal aging of the skin. These skin changes may be noticeable after only 10 years of smoking. The more cigarettes you smoke per day and the longer you do the more wrinkles you have. Read the rest of this entry »

How does metformin? Blocking the production of glucose (sugar) by the liver, increasing the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin and reducing the amount of sugar that captures the intestine. Although it may fail the first time you take, is a very effective drug with few side effects, which are not serious, as stomach upset and loss of weight (which for many is a benefit). However, metformin is not recommended during pregnancy or when you have liver problems, kidney or heart.

To create the new recommendations for oral (taken) for diabetes, inspectors observed data for each class group of drugs available (currently eleven classes, according to the Food and Drug Administration of the United States known as FDA) to assess how effective it was in reducing blood glucose (blood sugar), cholesterol and weight. Read the rest of this entry »

More than 346 million people worldwide have diabetes, a disease characterized by excess blood glucose and that, although often no symptoms, over time can damage various organs and body functions such as sight, circulatory system, kidneys and nervous system. Among the different drugs that exist to control the so-called metformin appears to be most effective.

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) in the blood because the body (pancreas) does not produce enough insulin or have resistance to insulin that is produced (or is that cells do not respond well to it). Many people may have no symptoms, especially at first. However, if not kept under control, is slowly damaging other organs, such as the eyes, heart, blood circulation and kidney function and may even endanger the life of people. Read the rest of this entry »

On hot days do not know that pregnant women eat and choosing foods, and usually suppress basic foods for good nutrition. Babysitio us since we’ll help you feed healthy and still on hot days.

Breakfast and lunch
You can choose from the following menus that are detailed below:

• 1 cup whole or low-fat drinking yogurt, with added calcium with 2 tablespoons of cereal and half a banana.
• 1 fruit smoothie with milk and sugar or sweetener and 1 serving of cheese.
• 1 glass of orange juice (made with fresh fruit) and 1 bran bread or cheese. Read the rest of this entry »

What can I do if I am gaining more weight than usual?

While pregnancy is not the best time to start a diet, it is recommended to change your eating habits. The idea is to eat more varied and in less quantities than usual.

The first thing to do is consult a nutritionist to be responsible to carry out a nutritional plan according to your needs.

In general we recommend a daily intake of 300 extra calories to the usual (between 2,100 and 2,500 calories per day). These extra calories should be obtained from the healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, cereals, lean meats and others, and foods containing sugar, fat or large amounts of carbohydrates. Read the rest of this entry »