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Against Childhood Leukemia

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Childhood Leukemia

According to a study by the University of California Berkeley, consumption of fruits, vegetables and foods rich in protein before pregnancy reduces the risk of developing leukemia in children.

Fruit and vegetable during the investigation research, we studied the case of 138 women with children who had lymphoblastic leukemia and compared with a control group of women with children who were born healthy. After comparing the diets of women during the twelve months prior to pregnancy, there was a relationship between decreased risk of childhood leukemia and consumption of certain foods such as fruits, vegetables and foods rich in protein.

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Study on the Risk of Childhood Leukemia

Friday, February 26th, 2010

air pollution from traffic.

A study by the University Hospital Arrixaca (Murcia, Spain) linked the risk of childhood leukemia with prolonged exposure to air pollution from traffic.

One of the main findings of this investigation determined that the fact of living during pregnancy to less than 100 meters of a road with heavy traffic in children doubled the risk of developing leukemia.

Specifically, this research studied the health of 187 children who were exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, with the result that 45.5% of them (85 children) had hematologic malignancies, whether leukemia or lymphoma.

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Pregnancy and Leukemia

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Pregnancy and Leukemia

A woman is diagnosed with leukemia when she was pregnant. In this case, it would be advisable to delay chemotherapy until after birth. If a woman needs to undergo prior to treatment, it seems useful to begin chemotherapy after the 12th week of pregnancy when the fetus has passed the stage of risk. In some cases it will be necessary to consider the option of abortion.

If the leukemia is diagnosed in the first trimester of pregnancy is not recommended as it continues forward. Chemotherapy, in those early months, could harm the fetus by preventing normal development. Also this usually triggers a spontaneous abortion.

If the leukemia is diagnosed later, the risks to the fetus are much lower. It is usual to treat the patient with chemotherapy and, when the fetus is mature (at around 8 months) is necessary to induce labor, thus reducing risks.

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Supplement for Pregnancy II

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

fresh orange juice

Iron
Iron is a mineral that produces oxygen combined hemoglobin, a protein that is responsible for transporting the oxygen reaching our lungs to all body cells. It is also an essential component of collagen, a protein found in bones, cartilage and connective tissues. Besides being present in many enzymes in our body, iron is an important component of myoglobin, another protein that plays a key role in transporting oxygen to the muscles.

Iron intake during pregnancy is very important because a large portion of that amount is used by the mother to increase the amount of blood in 50% and the rest of iron is used by the fetus and placenta to develop. To meet this requirement the mother has two mechanisms. On the one hand can increase the volume of iron in the diet and on the other side can use their own reserves.
Generally a mother who comes to pregnancy in ideal conditions, ie with adequate iron stores without eating and supplements during pregnancy, pregnancy ends having consumed all their reserves. But in most cases the situation is not ideal, that is deficient in iron and anemia in these cases will likely be a common denominator during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters.
The nutritional anemias are most common during pregnancy. The iron deficiency anemia (iron deficiency anemia) represents 75% of all diagnosed and its cause is primarily due to the need to increase iron intake.

The source of higher content of iron include red meat, chicken and fish, and the liver which has the highest concentration. Also found in egg yolks, legumes, vegetables and grains such as lentils, nuts, kale, spinach and tomato, but a kind of iron that is not very good absorption and a lesser amount. It is therefore essential for all supplement vegan diet drug.
For the iron in these foods are absorbed by the body properly requires the presence of vitamin C, so we recommend that accompany these meals with fresh orange juice freshly squeezed.
Unlike vitamin C, caffeine-containing products interfere and decrease iron absorption, and in this case it is recommended not to eat tea, coffee or chocolate with main meals.

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Supplement for Pregnancy

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Phosphorus

Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a mineral found in 85% in the skeleton and teeth in combination with calcium. The remaining 15% are found in the serum and is distributed by all cells. This mineral is essential in bone development, muscle contraction, blood clotting and is also responsible for maintaining a normal heart rhythm.

With a healthy, balanced diet you get the amount of phosphorus required by the body, so you do not need any supplements. Also keep in mind that the intake of phosphorus should be similar to that associated with calcium and vitamin D, so your body can assimilate properly. Dairy products are an ideal food because they contain a natural balance between phosphorus and calcium.

There are several foods that contain a good amount of phosphorus. Dairy products are a good example along with fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines, beef and liver. Also found in rice, lentils, nuts, hazelnuts, cashews, almonds, garlic, cabbage, spinach, lettuce, onion, carrot, celery, tomato, cucumber, sweet potato, artichoke, leek, strawberries, apples and plums.

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The Hair During Pregnancy

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

The Hair During Pregnancy

Hair Care
The hair during pregnancy undergoes a change due to the presence of placental hormones. The effect of this change occur in your own hair depends on the type of hair you have before pregnancy, whether oily, normal or dry. According to this you should look after it. Then explain that you care required for different hair types.

  • Dry hair
  • You will notice that you have your hair better than ever, because the hormones increase oil secretion from the scalp and give you a lot of vitality, strength and shine. You will also notice a decrease in the fall of it. In this case the appearance of your hair will be facilitated by pregnancy.
  • Normal hair
    In case you have normal hair, use shampoo is often used to keep your hair in top condition.
  • Oily hair
    The greasy hair require some special care because as you should wash more often than usual (by increasing the oiliness), you should only use very mild shampoos and avoiding where possible the use of electric dryers.

    • In all cases it is important to increase irrigation massage the scalp and also enhance hair vitality. There are also creams, masks or special bathrooms for each type of hair, if you have the possibility to use them, you’ll notice that greatly enhance the state of your hair.

    Dyes, Coloring and Permanent
    With respect to the dyes, the ideal is that during pregnancy are used which are made from plant extracts like henna, which disappear after several washings. What is not convenient to use dyes containing ammonia or oxidants.
    Currently, most of the dyes produced by the best-known companies, have minimal doses of ammonia have shown virtually no absorption of it through the skin of the scalp and therefore do not harm the baby.
    There are desirable and permanent discoloration during pregnancy because they can often cause allergic reactions in the scalp. There are no scientific studies showing that there are risks in the health of your baby with chemicals used for bleaching and permanent. Just as a precaution we recommend avoiding their use.

    Postpartum Hair Loss
    It’s good to already know that in the weeks after childbirth is common an increase in the fall of your hair. Do not worry, is produced by a normal turnover rate of new hair to be regularized in the first two or three months after delivery. In cases that the problem continues, sometimes you need a vitamin supplement (iron and cysteine), which stimulates the hair follicles and also during lactation can smoothly for your baby.

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    The Skin During Pregnancy

    Friday, February 19th, 2010

    The Skin During Pregnancy

    Rest, Exercise and Healthy Diet
    Remember that your skin reflects your health. The best thing for skin is rest, exercise and healthy eating. However during pregnancy need some special care. In general, your skin looks better because of the hormonal influence of pregnancy itself. Estrogen give your skin more irrigation and hydration but in areas like the thighs may show “cellulite (orange peel), which usually disappears after delivery, provided that the deposit of fat in your body is not has increased excessively.

    Creams
    It is important to promote skin elasticity, keeping well hydrated, controlling sudden weight gain because in this way can avoid the appearance of stretch marks. Stretch marks are the result of the rupture of elastic fibers in the skin. Are irreversible so it is very important to prevent them. Use a good facial cleansing cream (remember that the secretions of the glands of the skin are increased) and moisturizers for the body preferably without chemicals in its composition.

    Tips for Bath Time
    It’s a good idea to take a bath every night relaxing, use oil instead of soap, a few drops of coconut oil, almond or olive oil or essential oils such as cedar, camphor, pine or lanolin in the bath water are revitalize and improve your skin. Also a good idea to massage your entire body after bath oils or moisturizers especially in abdomen and breasts.

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    Analgesic, Medications to Control Pain in Labor

    Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

    Analgesic
    The Analgesics reduce pain, but not always completely removed. Painkillers are not usually extend labor or interfere with contractions, but can cause side effects in the mother, including drowsiness and nausea. The effect of analgesics on the baby depends on the amount of medication and as near the source is given. There are different methods of analgesia for labor pain:

    • Inhalation Analgesia: rare in Spain, this medicine is widely accepted in other countries such as Canada, England, Finland and Australia, where it is used by over 40% of births.
    • Regional analgesics: a shot in the lower back of the mother numbs the lower body. It is the most effective means of relieving labor pain but can cause some side effects such as epidural block, the spinal or a combination of both. One of the best known regional analgesia is the epidural.
    • Analgesics Systemic: affecting the entire nervous system. These drugs are given by injection into a muscle or vein. Systemic analgesics reduce pain without causing unconsciousness.
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    Premature Delivery

    Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

    Premature Delivery
    It is considered preterm, full birth that occurs before 37 weeks gestation. Premature babies are at greater risk of developing health problems than babies who meet the 40 weeks of gestation. Still, today’s medicine allows a baby born with only 30 weeks, can live a little while in the incubator with all the necessary care to develop properly. You can even lengthen the pregnancy when you know that there are risks of preterm delivery. A combination of medication and rest will help. Medications called glucocorticoids, administered 24 hours before delivery, can help accelerate the maturity of the lungs and brain of the child and, thus, reduce some problems.

    It causes by stress, health history of the mother, infection and bad habits like smoking, drinking or using other drugs have to do much in some cases. However, there is a very high percentage of early births of which the causes are unknown.

    Symptoms:
    * Contractions that make your belly harden even every 10 minutes or more
    * Change in color of vaginal discharge or bleeding
    * The feeling that your baby is pushing down very soon
    * Pain in the lower weak back
    * Stomach pain with or without diarrhea

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    Ultrasound: The First Image of Your Baby

    Monday, February 15th, 2010

    Ultrasound

    Nine months is a pretty long wait during which he often thought about how your baby will feel and what to hold him. Meanwhile, the ultrasound will let you know the status of the fetus and how it unfolds. In a few months, you can also find out whether a boy or a girl and, with new technologies, until you see what your future baby.

    Ultrasound until not too many years, the gynecologist had no other way to follow the pregnancy through palpation of the abdomen of the mother. With this technique, some issues could know about the baby, as its position or its approximate size. It is also possible to know whether the mother was giving birth to only one child or if, instead, was brewing multiple fetuses.

    With the advent of ultrasounds in two dimensions (2D), the ability to obtain information about the baby multiplied, and today is the main technique used in medical examinations of a pregnant woman, in addition to major interest from moms . Who has not kept in memory any images or ultrasound has waited anxiously to arrive when the technique will enable him, for example, the sex of your child?

    The latest revolution in this field has come with 3D or 4D ultrasound, which let you see the future baby on the move inside the uterus and also with great clarity and precision.

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