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Monday, November 17, 2014

Improving vision naturally: myth or reality?

These days, there is a lot of buzz out there about natural methods for improving eyesight. Since I am biologist and a person who prefers non-conventional methods over conventional, I decided to make a little bit more research about natural approach of treating vision.

And guess what I found.

Visual function illustration


People who are into this, are saying that the first approach to take non-conventional measures against bad vision are back in the time in 1920s, when Dr. Bates used to experiment with visualizations for patients with cataracts, an eye condition where the lens of eye gets cloudy.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Cucumber like a weapon against cellulite

If you think that cucumber has no nutritional value, as full of water, you are completely mistaken, nutritionists say. Cucumber biological composition, consisting of vitamins and minerals, shows the opposite.

Cucumber against cellulite


When talking about vitamins, cucumber is the richest in vitamin C and contains almost all B vitamins and carotene.
From minerals, cucumber has many phosphorus, calcium, iron, manganese, and iodine. Contains very little sodium and potassium, because you do not have to salts to disturb existing relations of these two minerals. Due to this behavior of sodium and potassium, cucumber is strongly diuretic agent. Therefore, this vegetable is recommended for difficult urination, and diseases of the heart and kidneys, and against rheumatism.
Since January Cucumber dissolve uric acid, which could be useful for people with kidney stones and bladder. By stimulating the excretion of water from the body, cucumber helps in the excretion of toxic substances and clean the body. Therefore, you should eat cucumber as it helps a lot in the process of cellulite removal.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Types of dental implants

Dental implant is an artificial tooth root replacement that is typically made from a mixture of titanium. In the past 15-odd years, knowledge of the implants and their recommending greatly increased. The great success of the percentage of acceptance of implants (90%) by the bone due to the biological process is called Bio-integration by which bone heals around the implant surface.
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The implant is commonly made of bio-compatible metal called titanium. After the implant has healed bone can act as artificial tooth root which holds, or will serve as a support for the dental bridge (more teeth with multiple implants).
Cylindrical implants

Types of implants

There are many types of implants, but the four most popular:

  • Cylindrical 
  • Mini 
  • Blade 
  • Subperiosteal

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Loose weight without going on a diet


Want to loose weight, but not to be on a diet. That's all we have to say on start. Here's how.
You have decided be on a diet and you expect that you will as if by magic, after a short time, remove all the excess weight.But then you find that it does not go quite so easily. Any help in the war with your pounds is welcomed, so we suggest some tips to get as close to before.Here are foods that are good allies in the war against excess weight.

Ground red pepper

It can help to burn more calories after a meal. At the same time keeps your appetite under control, especially when it comes to people who otherwise would not eat it regularly.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Five Healthy Food Additives

Healthy food additives, which according to the findings of numerous researchers, would need to consume daily, in principle are very cheap and easily accessible to all, but there are some of which are worth to give a penny more. We present five foods that are extremely rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and who should have them literally eating each day.

Before we start, you may want to watch this video about which food additives should not be consumed or reduce their consumption.
  • Tomato.Tomatoes contain lycopene which (strong antioxidant) are an integral part of our daily meal, and should be. Some studies show that the average person eat per year over 30 kg tomatoes in various dishes and salads. Tomatoes are cheap and can easily be purchased in various forms: fresh, canned and even dried. The goodness value of the tomatoes could not be lost after heat treatment, and lycopene, otherwise carotenoid that gives the red color of tomatoes is one of the best natural medicines against breast and prostate. Tomatoes are also rich with vitamins A and C, and contain fibers that are necessary for healthy digestion. 
  • Yogurt. This milk product can be found in almost every refrigerator and is rich in calcium that regulate digestion, reduce cholesterol and enhance immune system. Also, yogurt is rich with protein and vitamin B12. 
  • Avocado. Though exotic fruits, today can be found in almost all the larger and better-supplied markets. This fruit is very rich in potassium and glutathione, otherwise an essential nutrient that destroys free radicals. Avocados contain unsaturated fats that increase "good cholesterol" levels, and large amounts of vitamin E that protects cells from aging. However, although avocado is very healthy, it should be consumed in moderation, because the amount of fat they contain. 
  • Food Additives
  • Green leafy vegetables. Besides dairy products, the richest source of potassium which is crucial for healthy bones, teeth and reduces the risk of osteoporosis is precisely this vegetable. Besides potassium, spinach, Swiss chard and lettuce contain large amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as many other important vitamins. 
  • Salmon. While agree that it is definitely annoying every day to have a fish bowl, nutritionists say that in the case of salmon still need to make an exception and every day to eat at least one small piece of this fish. Salmon is a fatty fish rich in Omega 3 fatty acids that the body can not produce, and are entered only through diet. These acids are a key factor in the fight against diseases of the heart, bloodstream, various degenerative diseases and a number of inflammation. Salmon, among other things, is rich with many vitamins B complex, magnesium, phosphorus and protein.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Understanding cholesterol

Cholesterol is a substance that's created by the liver and does serve an important function throughout our bodies, however, in some cases; the body make more cholesterol than we need.Cholesterol is a waxy-like molecule in the body that are necessary to a variety of important functions, such as to fulfill sex and steroid hormones, and flexibility for the cells. But if you have too much cholesterol in the blood, which can potentially - and silence - the development of serious health problems.

  Cholesterol emboli

High cholesterol levels, commonly known as high blood cholesterol is diagnosed when there is too much cholesterol circulating in the blood. When this happens over time, cholesterol can be used in the vessel walls and the creation of a sheet of wax to accumulate thick. This process, called atherosclerosis, can reduce blood flow to the heart or other body parts, get the prevention of oxygen and nutrients to where they go. When blood flow is completely blocked in the heart or brain, it may in each case to a heart attack or stroke. I found this video to be very informative so two and a half minutes are worth to give it!