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		<title>Obese in child</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[obesity]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We already know that the overweight and obesity are fairly common problems for the children today (and for their parents, of course). This means for the most kids an increase of likely to have health problems. To avoid our children should be in form and the most efficient way is to make much physical exercise. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/obese.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-118" title="obese" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/obese.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="180" /></a>We already know that the overweight and obesity are fairly common problems for the children today (and for their parents, of course). This means for the most kids an increase of likely to have health problems. To avoid our children should be in form and the most efficient way is to make much physical exercise. However, convince you can sometimes be very difficult. Let&#8217;s see what we can do in this regard to prevent obesity of our children.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The trick is that physical activity signifies a fun for them. Organizing sports like hockey, football, basketball or tennis will be a good way to keep them in movement. Not even they will realize that are exercise. Hiking is also a good way to exercise. Children generally love to climb hills, crossing rivers, jump on the rocks and climb into the trees.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">On the other hand we all know the benefits of swimming. The ideal is that children practiced at least once a week and is fun in the pool. The swimming helps to shape their legs and arms. In addition is an excellent exercise for the cardiovascular system.<span id="more-117"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Another idea: bicycling. Enough of it in a car to all sides. If organized an outlet in bicycle and the entire family participates in the activity will be more fun yet. Probably the kids reject monotonous activities such as walking or leave to run. However, if we are intelligent and we include the exercise within the interests of child will be delighted. In addition, if the whole family participates in such activities the benefit will be double.</p>
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		<title>Prevent appear of varicose vein ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[varicose veinvaricose vein]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The varicose veins are dilated veins, there are in various types and sizes, there are varicose veins small, medium and large, and according to their type we found the telangiectases, the varicose veins and those of chronic venous insufficiency. The most prone to varicose veins are women, especially during pregnancy. There are also other causes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/varicosevein.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-115" title="varicosevein" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/varicosevein-300x273.gif" alt="" width="300" height="273" /></a>The varicose veins are dilated veins, there are in various types and sizes, there are varicose veins small, medium and large, and according to their type we found the telangiectases, the varicose veins and those of chronic venous insufficiency. The most prone to varicose veins are women, especially during pregnancy.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are also other causes the dilated veins, they are overweight, consumption of contraceptives or hormones, use tight clothes, the thrombophlebitis, spend many hours standing or sitting, send direct heat on the legs. With so many causes of the varies, is good to know how to prevent varicose veins to avoid its appearance.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The symptoms of the disease are:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The veins are dilated and begin to be known under the skin to the naked eye, inflammation especially the feet and ankles, cramps, pain, fatigue and feeling of heaviness in the legs, the presence of ulcers and the skin of the ankles and calves are becoming of a darker color and gray.<span id="more-113"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To prevent varicose veins and able to improve blood circulation of the legs are recommended to perform physical activity daily, maintain a proper weight, not to place direct heat on the legs, eat lots of fiber, do not use tight clothes or shoes with much taco or very low, it is best bathing in the evening, if the work requires him spend many hours standing or sitting seek move his legs and if possible, elevating during pregnancy always consult your doctor perform physical activity and use compression.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Food that benefit the prevention of varices:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Fiber: The fiber that is found in vegetable favors the good blood circulation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Fat: the fat recommended is the polyunsaturated found in the oils of seed, in the blue fish and in the dried fruit.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Salt: salt that is recommended is the sea unrefined.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Potassium: the potassium eliminates body water while avoiding the swelling and the edemas.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Water: water helps eliminate toxins of the agency.</p>
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		<title>How to remove cellulite ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The well-known orange peel is also called cellulite, which is an accumulation of subcutaneous fat; this is caused by a flaw in the cells that are responsible for storing adipose tissue causing a malfunction. This triggers visible marks, mainly in the area of the buttocks, abdomen, lower back and legs, giving rise to the odious [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1520984_f260.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-111" title="1520984_f260" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1520984_f260.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="260" /></a>The well-known orange peel is also called cellulite, which is an accumulation of subcutaneous fat; this is caused by a flaw in the cells that are responsible for storing adipose tissue causing a malfunction. This triggers visible marks, mainly in the area of the buttocks, abdomen, lower back and legs, giving rise to the odious cellulite.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But how-to eliminate the skin of orange? Are minimize and achieve eliminate the skin of orange we have the following tricks of beauty that will help you in the skin care.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">1. &#8211; Make an exercise routine: Muscles well developed will not lead to the adipose tissue that causes the cellulite, in addition to tone your skin.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">2. &#8211; Improves your food: a balanced diets you with the benefit of nutrients suitable for a good functioning organic. Includes doses of vitamin E, which has an effect tensor in the skin, protects the veins and arteries. You can find them in wheat, soybean oil, raw fish, almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3. &#8211; Cold Water: Take baths with cold water would invigorate the skin and thus avoid the accumulation of fat tissue.<span id="more-110"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">4.-Liposuccion: This is a technique invasive which has an effect located on the accumulated fat in the body which is extracted by a method of aspiration; this would minimize drastically the brands of skin orange.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">5. &#8211; Massages: This technique is to treat the affected area with a series of movements and contractions, which remove the accumulation of fat in specific areas.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">6.-Soaps: In the market there is a series of soaps specially made for the skin of orange has active substances of seaweed which reactivated the movement, favor the lymphatic drainage and owns a sculpting effect.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">7. &#8211; Hidrátate: Drinking water in quantities suitable favors the elimination of substances harmful to health; the only detail that we must bear in mind is ruled out the skin of orange due to the accumulation of fluid</p>
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		<title>Ideas for light dinner</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When you try lose weight abound healthy foods, but with little flavor. However, there are some ideas for a light dinner that allow us to develop dishes to meet our empty stomach and step thin with healthy food. Before the alternatives of protein foods such as meat or fish- or food with carbohydrates like potatoes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/beefsalad.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-108" title="beefsalad" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/beefsalad-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>When you try lose weight abound healthy foods, but with little flavor. However, there are some ideas for a light dinner that allow us to develop dishes to meet our empty stomach and step thin with healthy food.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Before the alternatives of protein foods such as meat or fish- or food with carbohydrates like potatoes and rice, is best replaced the seconds by food to thin as fresh vegetables or fruit in pieces in the case of the fruit is important to take into account that by its sweet flavor, can replace the tempting dessert, an expert in breaking subsistence perfect.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If the idea is starting from scratch, you can search a portion of generous cheese macro, some of the leaves of lettuce and some tomatoes, even a few black olives, chopping all ingredients and achieve a unique dish with all the nutrients the body needs to finish the day without being overloaded.<span id="more-107"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The lettuce can also be accompanied by cucumbers sliced, chicken strips baking, julian pepper and parmesan cheese scratched, resulting in a perfect salad even to carry the next day to work, in case of that on at the time of the dinner, because it is not more careful about the portions that are consumed. The salad may also have a large number of calories, especially when prepare with sauces with high fat content.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you want to eat something quick and light, it can also be eating a sandwich, preferring the breads made to cereal-based whole or integrated, it does not contain flour very refined. This may be prepared with tuna, mustard, with less fat than mayonnaise and cucumbers or lettuce. What counts is to eat something simple and healthy in the night, to allow the agency nurtured and download the pace after a busy day.</p>
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		<title>How to develop size and strength of muscules ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:07:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All imagined to develop the size and strength of our muscles is necessary suffer in the gym for months. While continue an exercise routine with record is the key to that end, win muscle mass is a goal is achieved by combining several habits. A change in your daily menu, a good rest and a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/image003.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-105" title="image003" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/image003-206x300.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="300" /></a>All imagined to develop the size and strength of our muscles is necessary suffer in the gym for months. While continue an exercise routine with record is the key to that end, win muscle mass is a goal is achieved by combining several habits.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A change in your daily menu, a good rest and a bit of patience at the time of the exercises is everything you need. Knows how to win muscle mass of healthy way in this article.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Choose the proper training. There are thousands of routine exercises to do in the gym. However, we are all different and we must find the routine that best fits our construction and physical conditions. Consultation with a personal trainer and look for exercises indicated for you.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Keep your plan. To achieve results, we must be constant. The ideal is to go to the gym five times a week, although you can find alternatives of exercises to do at home when you have so much time.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A healthy diet. The muscle mass was being built not only in the gym. It also depends on our food: if you eat French fries, sweets and fats, the abdominal longed for never appear. Consumed fruits, vegetables and foods rich in fiber and protein. Drink plenty of water.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Get enough rest. An exercise routine should always be complemented by a good rest. The muscles to rejuvenate during sleep, by what they need the rest to continue working. Sleep at least eight hours per day.<span id="more-104"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Get the help of supplements. If and when they are natural products and safe for human health, supplements with proteins are of great help to develop body mass.</p>
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		<title>Dietary tips for building muscle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To build up muscle then you need to do strenuous exercises fairly frequently &#8211; there&#8217;s no avoiding that. Still to get the best results, you can supplement your training regime through your diet. To build your muscles, you need &#8220;muscle fuel&#8221; &#8211; stores of the right kinds of minerals, proteins and carbohydrates to ensure that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/contouring.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-131" title="contouring" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/contouring.jpg" alt="" width="184" height="184" /></a>To build up muscle then you need to do strenuous exercises fairly frequently &#8211; there&#8217;s no avoiding that. Still to get the best results, you can supplement your training regime through your diet. To build your muscles, you need &#8220;<a href="http://www.sci-mx.co.uk/pages/3106/Muscle_Building.htm">muscle fuel</a>&#8221; &#8211; stores of the right kinds of minerals, proteins and carbohydrates to ensure that your exercises have the maximum effect on your body and to ensure that you&#8217;re still capable of exercising again after a big workout.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here are a few diet and nutrition tips that you can take to get the most efficient muscle growth from your efforts:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Change your eating pattern to several small meals a day</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The traditional schedule of two small meals for breakfast and lunch then one big one for dinner is well and good for convenience &#8211; yet it&#8217;s not so good for weightlifting and building muscle. As you exercise your body&#8217;s metabolism will speed up and your nutritional demands can radically change from the sedentary norm. If you stick with the traditional arrangement, then you could lose out on muscle growth and weight loss as your metabolism will slow down and you&#8217;ll likely feel very tired in between sessions.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Instead, consider switching to several small meals eaten throughout the day. This will provide your body with a consistent supply of nutrients and keep your metabolic rate at peak levels. If you&#8217;re worried about the extra calories this could add to your diet, then keep in mind that to actually put on muscle you don&#8217;t want to be cutting down on your food &#8211; in fact, you want to be eating at least 500 calories above your daily requirements. Of course, it should be 500 calories of the right foods&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Eat the right type of food</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Getting the right balance of nutrition for your target goal is absolutely critical in any exercise regime. To put on muscle, as mentioned you&#8217;ll need to eat a larger number of calories to act as &#8220;muscle fuel&#8221;. Still these calories need to be balanced carefully.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the most important steps is to make sure you get enough protein &#8211; the basic building material used by your body for muscle tissue. If you&#8217;re engaged in intense resistance exercises then you&#8217;ll need much more of this to actually turn that effort into muscle growth. As a rough rule of thumb you should eat at least one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then there&#8217;s carbohydrates. Often cut out for those exclusively concerned with weight loss, they are vital for strength training. Cut these out and you&#8217;ll find yourself seriously flagging when you exercise. Generally speaking you should be eating around two grams of carbohydrates for every single pound of bodyweight.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Last but not least, you&#8217;ll need to make sure that your getting the right amount of essential fats in your diet. With all the carbs and protein it may not seem like there&#8217;s much room left in your diet, yet without the right kinds of fat you&#8217;ll be unable to get the amino acids that are vital in keeping you in-shape and turning your tired muscles into bigger muscles. Only a small amount &#8211; less than 30% of your total daily calories - of your diet needs to come from unsaturated fat sources yet without it you&#8217;ll get little return on your time in the gym.</p>
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		<title>Anti Aging: A Much Sought After Formula</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a competitive world where looks and impression hold as much value as quality and qualification; unless one is an acclaimed artist. Thus, human gentry have been on their toes to devise and find ways to keep their skin glowing and fragrant as a rosebud. Anti-aging, however is not a simplistic step and needs [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/200890812_quicklaunch_general_picture-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-128" title="200890812_quicklaunch_general_picture-1" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/200890812_quicklaunch_general_picture-1.jpg" alt="" width="231" height="168" /></a>This is a competitive world where looks and impression hold as much value as quality and qualification; unless one is an acclaimed artist. Thus, human gentry have been on their toes to devise and find ways to keep their skin glowing and fragrant as a rosebud. <a href="http://www.stopagingnow.com/"><strong>Anti-aging</strong></a>, however is not a simplistic step and needs much path-breaking procedures.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Firstly, one needs to make preparations on his own to avoid skin breaking up or to lessen effects of skin inflammation. Proper exercises, stipulated diet, intake of fresh air and lots of water, and subtle hygiene keeps one’s body alert and protected from effects of external disturbances. If still, there is scope for improvement, <strong>AntiAging Vitamins</strong> should come to the rescue.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Chemical recourses </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">People have this habit of emulating celebrities and going for Botox and other chemical ways to have clean and non-wrinkled skin. They fail to realize that this goes along with several other restrictions and expensive medication that not all can afford. These also tend to have harsh side effects that resonate with age. There would of course be glycation of skin, a natural process, which leads on to degeneration of skin molecules.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One should use anti-aging vitamins only after checking their reviews. However, most recent such products have been prepared post conclusive researches and analyses and are believed to behave like elixirs for skin. One should also resort to home remedies like turmeric, grape extracts, rose water and lemon juice to keep skin clean.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Home Remedies for Skin</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One should first work hard if one is obese. Proper drills and clean bowels will ensure thinning down. Intake of special antioxidants like acai berry and blueberry helps throwing toxins out and thus help in regeneration of skin. Wheatgrass and whole grains also help in this regard. One can also take strong leaning towards seafood. <a href="http://www.stopagingnow.com/OMT/Omega-T-Fish-Oil-Capsules"><strong>Fish Oil Capsules</strong></a>, in addition to their soft flesh, renders strength to retentive qualities of the skin. One may have these capsules under physician’s advice.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Taking two baths daily; once in cold and once in warm water is suitable incentive skin to glow forth. Skin is precious and not an asset to be ignored.</p>
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		<title>Breakthrough in Alopecia Research</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American researchers have announced that they believe they have discovered the genetic basis of alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own hair follicles and sufferers to go bald. The team, from the Columbia University Medical Centre, have discovered that alopecia is more closely related to diseases like celiac disease [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/alopesia_areata.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-124" title="alopesia_areata" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/alopesia_areata-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>American researchers have announced that they believe they have discovered the genetic basis of alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own hair follicles and sufferers to go bald.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The team, from the Columbia University Medical Centre, have discovered that alopecia is more closely related to diseases like celiac disease and type 1 diabetes, rather than inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis as previously thought.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The team took more than 1000 samples from the National Alopecia Areata Registry, an organisation that acts as a patient registry. While studying the samples, the scientists, lead by Dr. Angela Christiano, discovered 8 genes that are root causes of the condition.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The condition can affect men, women and children. Unlike the most common form of baldness, male-pattern baldness, there is not any treatment that is currently available for it. While male-pattern baldness has proved difficult to treat, the medication Propecia – also known as <a href="http://www.theonlineclinic.co.uk/med-propecia.asp">finasteride</a> &#8211;  has been shown to be effective. Users report that can stop hair loss and in some cases even encourage re-growth.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">However, Propecia does not work to help alopecia, as the two conditions have slightly different base causes. The similarity they share, however, is the extreme distress they can cause to sufferers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Vicki Kalabokes, CEO of the National Areata Foundation, said, “Hair loss is life-altering – sufferers, especially children, experience social stigma. It affects their quality of life and can lead to long-term psychosocial impact.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">While male-pattern baldness is especially common amongst men when they reach middle age, alopecia can affect people at age. It usually starts as a small, round patch of hairloss on the scalp and can progress to total scalp or body hair loss. In some cases, the hair eventually grows back, though in others this is not the case.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Christiano, who herself suffers from the condition, hopes that the research by her team may eventually lead to a cure, as scientists better understand the root causes of alopecia. She commented, “It gives us hope, that someday there may be a cure for this condition,&#8221; she says. &#8221; It gives pharmaceutical companies a target to go forward and start developing new drugs to fight AA.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Her teams’ research has particularly raised hopes that it could lead to the development of a <a href="http://www.theonlineclinic.co.uk/hair-loss.asp">treatment to stop hair loss</a> due to the fact that the conditions that they have linked alopecia too, such as diabetes type 1, can already be controlled with existing medications.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Columbia scientists are now focusing on finding a link between the number of genes sufferers of severe alopecia carry. They are hoping to eventually develop a genetic test which could predict the severity of the disease.</p>
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		<title>Reduce arterial tension naturally</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The high blood (hypertension) seems to be an epidemic that affects many people due to the poor diet, lack of exercise and the family inheritance. Many pharmaceutical companies marketed drugs for the arterial tension. Doctors talk about the importance of reducing blood pressure and keep within normal limits, but little has been heard about the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/garlic1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-102" title="garlic1" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/garlic1-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>The high blood (hypertension) seems to be an epidemic that affects many people due to the poor diet, lack of exercise and the family inheritance. Many pharmaceutical companies marketed drugs for the arterial tension. Doctors talk about the importance of reducing blood pressure and keep within normal limits, but little has been heard about the natural alternatives that are to control it, which have the advantage to alleviate the symptoms without side effects of drugs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Many people say that the apple vinegar has the property to reduce the blood pressure, even is attributed to him the ability to do so in a matter of minutes. There are those who prefer consumed daily to prevent their prescription, due to its results.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The garlic is another natural element to the attributed to him properties to reduce the arterial tension. You can eat raw or pills, to prevent its strong odor.<span id="more-101"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Within the list is also the oil Omega-3, present in the salmon and fish similar, but there is the option of taking in capsules, perfect for those who do not support the seafood. If this alternative yet convinces you, you can search oil of linseed, which also contains Omega-3 but vegetal origin.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The passion fruit can be used to maintain the arterial tension within the limits healthy, without the need to consume so many medicines. Some people declare that not only reduces blood but also increases the energy.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The fruits and vegetables containing potassium and magnesium, such as bananas, have a positive effect in reducing the arterial tension. Other foods such as the avocado and asparagus are good replacements of the food less healthy, taking into account their nutrients.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One option to reduce the arterial tension is the proximity to pets. The people who have a pet, stroll with her, the cherished and devote time to your care show significant reductions in your blood. By which would not be evil taking medications, each time in smaller doses, a healthy diet and enjoy the company animal.</p>
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		<title>Healthy luch for children</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lunch is a meal essential to the time to provide nutrients and energies. More if we talked about the smallest of the house. Without a proper lunch reduced levels of concentration and therefore worsen their school. Given the importance of this meal (and whereas many times the small do not eat at home) know what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/how-to-pack-a-healthy-lunch-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-99" title="how-to-pack-a-healthy-lunch-1" src="http://www.dickstodghill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/how-to-pack-a-healthy-lunch-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Lunch is a meal essential to the time to provide nutrients and energies. More if we talked about the smallest of the house. Without a proper lunch reduced levels of concentration and therefore worsen their school. Given the importance of this meal (and whereas many times the small do not eat at home) know what should include a healthy lunch.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In the first place you must include some carbohydrates (choose any snack or any wrapper). You can also opt for potatoes, rice, beans, or pasta (uses a condiment on the basis of yogurt instead of mayonnaise). Also adds a bit of proteins. The options can be chicken, one can small tuna or salmon, cheese, lean meats, eggs, nuts or pulses.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Don&#8217;t forget adding some vegetables. It is inevitable. Add to your sandwich or prepares a salad. Tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, celery, cucumber, red peppers can be one of the alternatives to include. In addition, complements the lunch with fruit (any fruit will be a good choice).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Finally, a subject to consider: the drink! The drink ideal is water. Using a bottle rechargeable and freezes water during the night. During the morning maintained the fresh food and melt enough to have a refreshing drink cold lunch hour.</p>
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