Generally it can be concluded that the new trends on health have much to learn from our own ancient hospitals, Asclepieia and the truth is that the ideas of Asclepieions partially already being implemented. First we have the socialization of the patient. Recently, some hospitals established hotels near their facilities, so that the relatives of patients are relatively close and thus supported the socially weak. Some other hospitals have a second bed next to the bed of the patient so as to have social support the patient, which is found primarily in pediatric clinics. If one also visit a hospital in England, the rules are very strict, as there are few hours visit and one can not depart from there. In our hospitals, having subconsciously some ideas Asclepieions-since our culture the highlighted-although there is a commitment of time not to keep almost anyone so we see that ako9mi midnight some patients remain in the hospital and even help hospitalization. The contribution of the environment, not only to the patient but also generally to users of the hospital, is equally important.
According to studies, among patients who stayed in a room with no window, and in patients who stayed in the room with exterior views observed that the latter recovering faster. Because our technological civilization only understands perfectly the figures above comments were translated into economic costs of the system and finally decided that the interest and cost a lot more room and light green, but a room in isolation and darkness. Also, the contribution of art appears to have a corresponding meaning.Can you talk a little bit about the myth of Asclepius?Asclepius was estimated that a natural person and lived around the time of the Trojan War, where, according to Homer attended two sons, Machaon and Podalireios who were doctors and leaders of troops in Thessaly. Asclepius mythopoiithike after the time of Homer.As the Greek Mythology considered mythological in form but in philosophical substance, perceptions of the health of our ancestors are incorporated into the myth of Asclepius.According to this myth, Asclepius was the son of the god Apollo-god of light and physician of the gods-and Coronis, daughter of the king of Thessaly, Flegya. The Coronis and Asclepius hatched, decided to betray the god Apollo and marry the man power.
 Then punished by the goddess Artemis, which as the goddess of moral kills Coronis with an arrow. The body of Coronis enter into fire. Then, Apollo runs to save his son from the dead body of his mother and hand it to the centaur Chiron, who was a teacher of medicine. Asclepius is the best student of Chiron and god and teacher of medicine. But as good as a doctor, so raising the dead, which xepe4rna human measure and katakerafnonetai his grandfather Zeus. Let's look at a philosophical interpretation of the myth. In the case of Coronis, we can see that whenever the healing art forgets its divine origin or nature and prefers human power, punished and can be indicatively mention the environmental destruction in the name of human power. On the other hand, whenever the healing art transcends the human scale and trying to replace the god punished again. A typical example gene therapy, cloning, etc. So we see that in a simple myth, may be included throughout the timeless philosophy of our ancestors on the health and the impact of human arrogance.

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Radiographs and CT scans ( CT Scan ), is very helpful exam. Unfortunately, each year worldwide, is cause for thousands of cancers causing death. According to data from recent surveys, many radiographs are in fact not necessary. In some countries up to 33% of chest radiographs that are not needed and taking an x-ray for diagnostic purposes associated with a small increased risk of developing various forms of cancer, according to a British study, published in the journal .
The Lancet .Ionizing radiation is acceptable to the patients undergoing computerized tomography (13 millisieverts ), is 500 times greater than that obtained when making a normal x-ray and 100 times greater than that when they receive mammography. The radiation received by a patient undergoing whole-body CT scan is equivalent to the dose received by the residents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were 2.4 miles from where it had exploded the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan during 2 the World War II!Young people are even more vulnerable to the adverse effects of radiation they receive when undergoing X-ray or CT scan. Because they have a larger number of cells n ollaplasiazontai the DNA has a greater risk of suffering various defects that may lead to cancer. According to a landmark study conducted in 1981, about 0.5% of deaths from cancer due to radiation-treated patients for medical diagnostic purposes.Axial brain in children affect intelligenceThe performance of CT brain in infants may affect the mental level of children in later life, say Swedish scientists in their study published in the British Medical the Journal .
.Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm looked at 3,094 men who had undergone radiotherapy for hemangioma before the age of 18 months between 1930 and 1959 and checked their school performance and results of cognitive tests during their military service at the age of 18 to 19 years. It was found that the higher dose of radiation had taken was more likely to have learning difficulties, cognitive decline and abandon their schools.How much danger of microwave ovens?And exposure to high levels of microwave radiation can cause sunburn and cataracts.However, leaks from a microwave can be observed in cases where the microwave oven door is damaged or not properly closed. In most cases, the leaks observed in microwaves are not a significant health risk.Useful tips when dangerous radiationUse an external mobile antenna, often changing the ear which hearAvoid standing for long periods near microwaves and keep the necessary distance from the TV screen and the computer.If you notice that the door of the microwave oven does not close properly or has some corrosion, it should be repaired or replaced.Remove from your bed any electrical or electronic device (from electric blankets up alarm).Home or school should be located more than 200 meters from pillars transport high voltage electricity.The panel electrical installation should be located at the most remote point of the house.
The classic radiator is electromagnetically'' cleaner'' heating mode, after the fireplace and woodstove.If you really need mobile, use as little as possible.Avoid electric blankets, heated water beds, electric shaving machine, electric toothbrush.Replace the electric alarm clock of 220 Volts and 50 Hz with an electronic battery.Keep bedrooms free from electrical and electronic devices.Place just over half a meter to the computer screen and make sure not one is on the back of, less than one meter.Reduce the use of a vacuum cleaner or hair dryer.

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Beware spray The temptation of decongestant sprays are great period of fever, directly by reducing nasal catarrh and contribute to better breathing. But it needs attention: these medicines contain substances that constrict blood vessels and if used for a long time, may have the side effect of addiction. So that is why, a natural remedy for better breathing is the inhaling over a bowl of hot water flavored with a few drops of essential oil of lavender, eucalyptus or cinnamon.
When a sore throat ... Usually, appears along with the [first symptoms of flu and may take up to 4-5 days. The pharynx, where are the tonsils, red and painful, especially when sneeze or swallow. In some cases, it may be formed even in small wounds, which produce pus. Essentially, tonsils absorb and trap the contamination entering from the mouth. If an inflammation of the tonsils, then it means that the body's defenses work. In the old days, grandmothers, to relieve pain, did gargle with water and vinegar or lemon, but there are other natural methods of combating sore throat. ... With water and salt Melt a tablespoon of salt in half a liter of mineral water and use the mixture to make a gargle. This is an effective treatment ends sore throat, as the content of the mixture approaches the ph of organic tissues and so is particularly comforting. Caution: should not swallow the liquid, it contains much sodium, which is harmful especially if you suffer from high blood pressure or fluid retention. Marsala wine ... The Marsala wine with cinnamon flavor is ideal to combat fever and relieve sore throats. To prepare, we should leave for 5 days 30 grams of cinnamon and a bit of orange peel in a liter of wine Marsala good quality.
After passing the necessary time, strain and drink 1 tablespoon before each meal: strengthens the natural defenses of the body, relieves neck and is a good tonic. With warm milk ... When the neck is sore and suffering from dry cough, then we only have to drink a cup of warm milk, which can be added once the boil a little cinnamon and cloves: it increases the body's natural defenses and disinfect small wounds. For a sweeter taste, you can add 1 tablespoon honey wholemeal or thyme. Herbal ... A mixture of 10 grams elm, 10 grams of sage flowers and 10 grams of leaves bush can serve as a natural mouthwash. Allow the herbs for 20 minutes in 1 liter of boiling water. Then strain. When the throat is sore, use the extract as a mouthwash every hour. These herbs have strong disinfectant and astringent action, fight germs and offer relief to sore throat. In tonsillitis, proved highly effective cocktail of the following tinctures: 30 ml echinacea, 30 ml and 30 ml Agrimonia propolis. 40 drops enough for gargling, which should be repeated several times during the day. For fever ... It occurs almost always, usually from the first day of the flu and can last up to 2-3 days. The temperature goes up because that way the organization manages to destroy viruses and bacteria, which are known to be very sensitive to heat. In this case, it is necessary to be lying in our bed and rest. Still, it is important to consume plenty of fluids: ideally be tea, chamomile, orange and fruit juices.

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Blood pressure is the pressure that has the blood within the arteries. Expressed as two numbers, eg 12 and 8. These figures correspond to 120 and 80 mm, or mm Hg (mercury), which is the international unit for measuring pressure. The largest number corresponds to the pressure of the blood in the arteries when the heart contracts and pump blood. This pressure is called systolic pressure. The second number corresponds to the blood pressure when the heart expands and refilled with blood and called diastolic pressure.

Hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure is elevated. A person is considered hypertensive when systolic blood pressure is of more than 16 and the diastolic pressure of more than 9 ½. And one of the two to be the case, again the person is designated as essential hypertension. When the systolic pressure was around 14 to 16 and diastolic levels of 8 ½ -9 ½ pressure is considered marginal. Below these levels, blood pressure is normal.What'' our'' raises the pressure?There are factors that create increased chances to show a person hypertension. These factors include obesity, increased consumption of salt, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, and heredity. Also, the risk of hypertension increases with age, and especially after 50 years.Except then age and heredity, other factors outside our control relatively easily, and thus prevent the onset of hypertension.SymptomsThe symptoms associated with hypertension (which of course may be caused by other problems), include dizziness, headache, fatigue, nosebleed, nervousness.
It is very important therefore to measure our blood pressure regularly regardless of the presence of symptoms.Hypertension increases the risk of coronary heart disease and myocardialHypertension is a major health risk. Since hypertension risk mainly the heart, brain and kidneys. The function of the heart difficult in those individuals who have high blood pressure, resulting in fatigue of the living organ, and the occurrence of heart failure. Moreover, high pressure favors the deposition of fat in the walls of coronary arteries, which perfuse the heart. This increases the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Features indicated that the risk of heart disease in individuals with blood pressure over 160 mm Hg is 2.3 times greater, than that in people with pressure below 14. The damage to the vessels of the brain may be the cause of a stroke or a progressive destruction of brain cells. Hypertension can also cause damage to the renal arteries, resulting in gradual destruction of the kidneys and renal insufficiency.10 golden rules dietary1. First and most important rule: eat more fruits and vegetables, which contain plenty of known and unknown factors that lower blood pressure, including vitamin C , potassium and calcium.Two. Consume garlic, onion and celery.Three. fish, thanks to fish oil containing food is considered that regulates the pressure.4. Calcium (dairy foods) and magnesium also have a mild hypotensive effect.5. Saturated fats borne blood cholesterol.
A diet without animal products should be encouraged especially for hypertensive patients.6. few people in the great and sudden eating sugar or sweets, can increase the pressure, perhaps as the result of a direct effect on the hormonal system or tipping sodium.7. Attention to salt. Reduce the amount you put in the food. Most, however, avoid the standard foods usually contain too much sodium.8. Apart from the reduction of sodium, increase potassium levels in your diet by eating foods rich in potassium and use cooking methods that do not remove this essential metal.9. Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages in 1-2 day.10. If you are overweight, be sure to lose weight. It is a sure way to reduce blood pressure.Change your dietWe all know that we can with some changes in our diet can help our body to return to normal blood pressure levels. More and more doctors instead of granting medication recommend their patients to combat hypertension ally with the right diet. Generally, try to follow a diet that framework focuses on the acquisition of the following key patterns:

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Polyunsaturated fats, such as those found in principal mentee sunflower oil, corn, soybeans, cotton and some fish, and monounsaturated fats like those found in olive oil, canola oil and walnuts, may actually help reduce cholesterol levels When used in place of saturated fats in their diet, according to the American Heart Association Want to efficient brain? Gymnastics on it! Poor memory, difficulty concentrating, stress? At one time the only way out were specific, allied miraculous vitamins to ward off these fearsome uncomfortable. Today there is much more.
And with scientific approval One of the most considered is called Brain Gym, developed in U.S. academic circles in the sixties. Chemical engineer, Carlos Mauricio Prado met the method of brain fitness while doing postgraduate training in your area in the U.S... By practicing the exercises became fascinated with the results. Chosen, then also do specialization in the area. Eight years later, the expert has performed over five thousand lectures on the subject in Brazil and abroad, having performed in national programs as Job Soars and others.
 In an interview with Integral Life editor, Carlos Mauricio Prado explains what it is and how the technique works. Emotional & rational "This research began in 1960 at the University of California, With Dr. Paul Dennison who worked with special children with learning difficulties," explains Carlos Mauricio

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