Monday, September 20, 2010

Pimples: Causes and Treatment

The pimple is caused by an inflammation of the superficial skin follicles. It features a core of necrotic tissue surrounded by a nodular infiltrate hard and painful.

Causes:

There are many pores in the skin, in turn connected to the glands that produce sebum, an oily and greasy substance. The fat in it exerts this protective action against the skin covering it with a thin layer which also serves to nourish, moisturize, lubricate and make the skin more elastic.
It may happen that the excess fat goes to block pores, interacting with the bacteria on the skin. This generates an inflammatory response resulting in the formation of pimple or pustule.

It should be noted that not always evolve in the obstruction of pores boil. For example, if the mixture of grease and germs into contact with air are formed points blacks because of a chemical reaction of pigmentation. Acne and crawl space are generalized events that include a more or less large number of pimples with intense inflammatory component.

The sites most at risk are those where the skin has more fat and particularly rich in sebaceous glands, like the neck and face and back. During puberty, due to increased hormone levels, the sebaceous glands increase the share of sebum produced. In particular, while estrogens have protective effects against acne, the androgens stimulate over activity of the sebaceous glands. For this reason, pimples and acne are common side effects of anabolic steroids.

How to treat Pimples: SOME TIPS

* Avoid crushing or squeezing pimples in this way the material that comes out can transmit the infection to surrounding pores, causing the formation of new pimples

* For the same reason you should avoid scratching or touching the affected area even in the presence of itching (hands are particularly rich in bacteria and can worsen the infection);

* The pimples can be crushed only when they present the characteristic yellow vesicle surface. The accumulation of pus in these cases can delay the healing process and increase the risk of scarring.

* The recording of a pimple to be performed by a physician, the proper procedure is to run a small incision (with a needle or syringe) on top of the pimple. If this is done individually is well wash your hands thoroughly and use sterile gauze pressing lightly with your fingers (this way you avoid the rupture of capillaries and leaves the risk of infection).

* Maintain good personal hygiene, wash your face 2-3 times a day, without exaggeration is washed out. Too much risk of drying out the skin cleansing skin can increase lubricity and pimples.

* Detergents clean the deep pores facilitating the removal of grease and prevent it from clogging them and infected them.

* For a proper hygiene skin simply use soap and water in more serious cases or particular good to use specific products under guidance of a physician specialist (dermatologist).

* The products used must not be aggressive, not overly dry skin. And good rule to experience any side effects of a new cream with an application test on the arm.

* Avoid creams and cosmetic fat or oil-based because they can increase the oiliness of the skin and encourage the growth of pimples.

* After brushing dry gently without rubbing but dabbing with a soft towel.

* Wash your hair regularly because they accumulate in bacteria. For the same reason it is good to avoid pimples cover her hair because they contain bacteria may increase the risk of infection.

* Exercise and sweating promote opening of pores and the elimination of toxins, so it hinders the growth of pimples.

* Avoid or reduce stress, both physical and psychological care and feeding, this helps eliminate some risk factors that contribute to the formation of pimples.

* Two main factors influence the onset of pimples: the inheritance of the disease and the hormonal balance. Therefore in some individuals, despite their recommended in this article, the pimples may still occur with some frequency.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Health Benefits of Peanuts

The peanut is a grassy plant belonging to the family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), native of Brazil and cultivated a little all over the world. The edible seeds of this plant are subject to intensive agricultural and industrial activities. From the pressing of peanut oil is obtained the same name, quality suitable for human consumption. It is high smoke point, the cost substantially lower than in olive oil and a delicate flavor, making it particularly suitable for frying food.

In America, peanuts are consumed mainly in the form of a preparation called buttery peanuts butter (butter peanut). This food is very popular in Europe where they consume mostly roasted peanut. In this trade are both woody pods that preparations shelled roasted, salted and eventually crushed.

From the nutritional point of view groundnuts have some interesting features. First have a good protein and a moderate amino acid profile (including foods are richer in arginine). The Peanuts are rich in certain minerals such as zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese and copper. Also the fiber content (25 g/100 g food) and vitamin E is particularly high.

Although free cholesterol peanuts are rich in lipids and in particular oleic acid, the same present in large amounts in 'olive oil. The content in sodium is very small but rises markedly during snack on peanut shelled, roasted and salted. These snacks are dangerous for those suffering from hypertension and who takes the own line. Although salt has no calories its consumption stimulates the thirst that, especially when in the bar or restaurant, are often met with sugary drinks or alcohol. In these cases over to the very high calorie content of salted peanuts (669 g Kcal/100) should be added to the drink, on average between 50 and 150 calories. Despite appearances, a simple and harmless drink with friends, surrounded by some snacks, so can cover alone, about 1 / 3 of daily caloric needs.

Although a food with excellent peanuts are not fully compatible with a low calorie diet. It could be taken in small doses (15-20 g) to balance a snack too rich in carbohydrates. An apple of medium size (about 2 ounces), together with 20 grams of peanuts provides 200 calories, 6 grams fiber, 6 proteins, 10.5 fat and 24 carbohydrates. The combination of these two foods greatly increases the power of satiating snack.

When you buy peanuts is good to choose quality products, be wary of those low cost. The wood must be intact pods, crispy and good. Peanuts are a food fact at risk aflatoxins, substances of microbial origin that seem involved in the onset of very serious diseases like liver cirrhosis and various cancers. If after opening the pods the seeds are altered (dark, covered in whole or part of a grayish powder) is good throw.

In people allergic to peanuts consumption of that food off a dangerous allergic reaction symptom rather serious. For the moment the only effective therapy remains the exclusion diet (delete from its menu food allergens), although pharmacological remedies may soon be developed to solve the problem.

Peanuts should be consumed in moderation by people with hypertriglyceridemia, especially in the days before blood sampling (not to alter the results of the examination).

Of note, finally, those peanuts are a good source of polyphenols and in particular resveratrol, a substance the high power antioxidant.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Stay Healthy at Home

Home fitness (training practiced in the home) undoubtedly offers many advantages which might offset the burden of a hectic life that often deprives us of time and energy to devote to the care and welfare of our body.

Training in the home means:

Having a familiar place, where discreet and confidential perform their workouts with confidence

Enjoy the comfort offered by the home (music, television, and internet)

Prevent problems of overcrowding suffered by many fitness centers

Save time and stress and avoid having to move constantly

Optimize the time available, for example during the rest between exercises and other things you can do small chores

Monetize in the long run, the cost savings in subscription to your fitness center

Do not take much space or too much money to set up their own gym: everyone will choose the best equipment in relation to your budget and space. For example, two chairs and a broom can invigorate the whole body in minutes.

Besides the numerous advantages it offers training in the home, there are many good reasons to continue to attend the fitness center. It is in many cases subjective aspects cannot be a problem for many of us.

For example, in fitness centers can socialize with other people and enjoy the many services that are offered (massage, saunas, steam rooms, group classes). The fitness centers also have a wide range of equipment difficult to represent to address obvious needs for space.

If you wish to use professional equipment costs in implementing its private gym, in many cases become prohibitive, and in this case, it becomes cheaper to pay the subscription to the fitness center.

Another problem to be reckoned with is the lack of expertise needed to program their workouts and make them effective. In these cases it is surely useful upon the advice of qualified personal trainers.

In all cases the best choice is to associate the two, alternating workouts in the gym than in the home depending on your availability of time and motivation.