Posts Tagged ‘health’

They call to be alert to the presence of dengue in the borderDeputy Minister of Health of the Nation, Eduardo Bustos Villar, called provincial ministers, governors and health professionals across the country to work together in the fight against dengue, during the opening of the X National Conference of Municipalities and Healthy Communities.

Villar Bustos called the meeting almost a thousand participants to “be vigilant” against dengue, “that is present at the borders” and by the appearance of type 4 virus disease in the region, as recently warned the Pan Health Organization (PAHO).

“We are all actors and co-responsible for the Argentines do well,” said the official, at the same time explained that the Healthy Municipalities and Communities Program “means the ability to work the government and the provinces, the provinces with municipalities, and municipalities with the community to build health and healthcare, “said the deputy minister.

“Since 2003 this program was a growing and important territorial presence, and this has to do with a political decision, with an ideology and being around people to restore dignity,” he added.

The meeting, which this year takes place at the Centro Costa Salguero and runs through tomorrow, is held under the theme “Towards the construction of local health agendas: a paradigm shift.”

From the opening of the meeting was also attended by Minister of Health of La Rioja, Juan Carlos Vergara, the coordinator of Healthy Municipalities and Communities of the Ministry of Health of the Nation, Laura Waynstock, and the owner of the Programme of Essential Public Health Functions (FESP), Carlos Devani.

Rioja Minister said in his province had “a very enriching experience” with the program, “At first we had difficulty communicating with municipalities, but we were developing an awareness work and currently all of our territory sticks”, the official .

Finally, racconto Waynstock made a history of healthy cities worldwide and in the country, and the consolidation between 2003 and 2007, Argentina Network of Municipalities and Communities, and reported that “under the program are now 838 municipalities around the country. “

The official expressed the hope that soon all municipalities to adhere to this initiative and noted that “the idea is to think about everything we build and see the floor we have to continue to build together.”

Deputies opinion for a project on assisted reproductionA project that incorporates the Compulsory Medical infertility as a disease and the obligation to apply assisted reproduction techniques, today received a favorable opinion on the Budget Committee of the Chamber of Deputies and was enabled to be discussed at the venue.

The initiative has been agreed based on a draft of the PRO Deputy Silvia Majdalani, and was approved on committees of Health, Family and General Legislation, so it is able to be discussed before the end of the year.

The law requires to provide “care, diagnosis and treatment of infertility by applying assisted reproduction techniques and drugs that it takes.”

Most members of the commission, headed by Gustavo Marconatto Kirchner gave his support to the initiative, which was analyzed after almost four hours to discuss the draft budget.

“Infertility is defined as the result of intercourse for a year without protection against pregnancy and without causing a pregnancy,” also determines the text.

The draft also notes that the “obligatory” coverage is required “only for patients who have no children from the union of the couple.”

At the same time includes care for “potential adverse effects to produce the treatment and / or counseling to the attending physician deems appropriate.”

The opinion adopted does not specify whether the scope of the project is to legally constituted marriages include those couples or cohabiting.

drink waterCleanse the bowel, to feel healthy. Our gut has an important task, break down food so it can be absorbed into our blood, this is the basis of our survival.

The intestine is also responsible for the removal of waste products. Through food, drink, what we breathe we fill the body of toxins. If you have:
* Poor digestion
* Gases
* Acidity
* Heaviness
* Constipation
* Excess weight
* Bad breath
* Diarrhea
* Sleep problems
* Bags on the eyes
* Headaches

All these symptoms can tell you that you need to cleanse the bowel. Air pollution, cigarette smoke, chemicals in food, poor diet with excess animal fats carbohydrates and low in fiber, contributing to the accumulation and toxins in the body. The accumulation of these toxins can cause problems in different organs. Periodically clean our body of toxins helps to improve our health.

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dental healthMost people do not brush after every meal, and almost half do not even twice a day, but statistics show that women take a little more seriously the care of their teeth than men.
In addition, more women who have a stable dentist visit regularly than men.

It is also true that dental care has earned a place in the routine in recent years, with more adults who truly understand its importance and, therefore, passed on to their children (always with women being more important this item).

But it is also true that the numbers show that not all adults understand the importance of dental care or care for the way they should.

The irony is that preventing problems with teeth is actually very simple, if you have a little awareness and willingness to maintain a hygienic routine established and respected to the letter. Read the rest of this entry »

The diet is vital in the treatment of hepatitis, whatever their type, as it will help regenerate damaged liver cells.

The diet for hepatitis main objectives: to provide enough calories, control the amount of protein, control the risk of obesity.

Adequate food for a patient with hepatitis will help to maintain the balance of fluid and electrolytes in your body.

What to avoid:

• Foods high in salt such as mayonnaise, ketchup, and canned soups. Read the rest of this entry »

Every month in connection with the feminine feel so virtually all women any sort of change in the body. The vast majority have mild symptoms but for every twenty days before the woman is a scourge of menstrual mood swings, depression and sometimes severe mental disorders. They suffer from severe PMS or premenstrual syndrome. But why suffer needlessly when help is at hand.

Breast pain, head and abdominal pain are symptoms that almost all women can feel just days before menstruation. Even your mood can be affected by depression and sometimes aggression. Approximately 2-4 percent of women have such severe symptoms that significantly affect their daily lives. Read the rest of this entry »

Aromatherapy is a cure system that uses essential oils and plant extracts for the cure of many disorders. It works, basically, through physical contact with natural oils and aromatic essences are derived from nature.

Although in recent years, aromatherapy has been modernized and has greatly increased its popularity, is a very old technique. It is believed that his birth is situated in the pre-industrial era, when medical science was not developed and the human being served as natural resources for the healing of various disorders.
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oral hygiene and obesity related

No wonder that many people associate a visit to the dentist with extreme pain, blood, and an annoying buzzing sound that echoes in our ears. However, it is clear that if anyone thinks this is because it never reached the office of a dentist, at least in the last fifty or sixty years.

Oral hygiene is important, and often being relegated in terms of health for unjustified reasons. What people do not realize is the importance of oral health means going beyond the teeth themselves, but also the responsibility of the individual’s overall health.

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optimism affecting our health

Being optimistic not only improves your mood but it is good for your health, according to a new study in the United States.

An optimistic attitude helps improve the functioning of your immune system. Volunteers for research were students in the first year of law school, among them was found that those most optimistic had a stronger immune system and responded better to viruses and bacteria.

When his optimism waned, so did their immune system.

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insomnia

Insomnia is a disease of our modern times. The pace of life, running all day to do the things that need doing, the concerns, responsibilities, nerves are so many things today in the life of each person who is difficult to get to the night without being referred .

The fact suffer from insomnia and not sleeping at night can brings coupled with various health problems even more serious, you get to feel tired, depressed or irritable, and it is logical after all need enough sleep.

Not suffer from insomnia or stop doing something that will achieve long-term improve our health and avoid problems in the same or worse degree level in our body, because insomnia can lead to acute anxiety and depression for example.

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