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Treatment for Back Pain
To treat back pain have been proposed many treatments. Most have never been scientifically evaluated, and few of those who have been proved to be truly effective. Most are used simply because they have always used, without any scientific data proving their worth.
Some treatments are designed to treat episodes of pain and reduce the risk of suffering or accelerate the recovery of mobility. Read the rest of this entry »
Causes of Back Pain
Back pain occurs by a neurological mechanism, usually of unknown origin, which causes pain, swelling and muscle spasm. The main methods of diagnosis are the history and physical examination, and only rarely are useful tests such as x-ray or blood test, MRI and neuropsychological tests.
There are scientifically evaluated scales to objectively assess pain intensity and degree of disability that causes back pain.
To prevent and treat back pain should maintain the highest level of activity possible and avoid bed rest. Most cases are successfully treated with medication, neuroreflexotherapy or other non-surgical treatments. Surgery is indicated in a small number of cases and only when there are clear signs that guarantee its success. Read the rest of this entry »
How The Back Works?
Basically, the back serves to:
1. Keep up the body and allow movement.
2. Contributing to maintain a stable center of gravity, both at rest and, above all in motion.
3. Protect the spinal cord in a wrapped stone.
In order to sustain the weight of the body, the back has to be solid. It is composed of very strong bones and muscles strong. Read the rest of this entry »
Aicardi Syndrome
Aicardi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder in which the structure that connects the two sides of the brain (corpus callosum) is partly or completely missing.
So far no known cause of Aicardi syndrome. Some think that in some cases, is the result of a genetic defect on chromosome X. This disorder affects only girls and there are fewer than 500 cases worldwide.
Symptoms begin when the child is between three and five months of age. The condition causes infantile spasms (jerking), a type of childhood seizure. Other symptoms include mental retardation and lesions on the retina of the eye or the optic nerve. Read the rest of this entry »
Behcet’s Disease: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Behcet’s disease diagonosis is based on long-term clinical observation. The differential diagnosis includes recurrent oral aphthosis, Reiter’s syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, SLE and other brain tumors among
Because the cause of the disease is unknown, treatment is done according to individual symptoms and the time of onset. The drugs are to reduce inflammation or to attempt to regulate the immune system. Some of the drugs used are: Read the rest of this entry »
Behcet’s Disease: ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS
The etiology and pathogenesis of this syndrome remain unclear. It is considered an autoimmune disease as the common denominator in many patients is the vasculitis. Found antibodies to oral mucous membranes and immune complexes in 50% of cases. The antigen HLA-B85 (B51 and B52) is 3-4 times more frequent among patients than among controls.
Behçet’s disease is rare, chronic evolution and the ability to produce inflammation at the level of the blood vessels of the body, so it is considered a systemic vasculitis. Although initially considered a disease of the Mediterranean countries and Japan, is now known that the disease is spread throughout the world. The description of cases increasing in Asian countries means that many authors relate their distribution to remote trade routes and give the name of disease in the Silk Road. Read the rest of this entry »
Behcet’s Disease: DESCRIPTION
In 1937, Dr. Hulusi Behçet, Turkish doctor described a syndrome characterized by a triad of signs: aphthous stomatitis, genital ulcers and uveitis (presence of inflammatory cells in the anterior chamber of the eye).
The recurrent oral thrush (100% of cases) are painful and have a variable size and appearance alone healing in 1-3 weeks without scarring.
The genital sores (60-80%) are located on the glans penis and scrotum in males and the vulva, vagina and cervix in women, being painful and slow to heal in the male, much less troublesome in women. Uveitis, bilateral almost always present in 60-70% of patients. Sometimes associated choroiditis, vitreous hemorrhage, optic neuritis, retinal and other vascular disorders that can lead to blindness if left untreated the disease. Read the rest of this entry »
The 5 Best Foods For The Brain
In short, your brain likes to eat and not just books, apparently prefer to consume omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and fiber. Include this list of foods in your diet, your brain will enlighten.
1. Avocado (Persea americana)
It is essential for optimal brain function because it contains unsaturated fatty acids that help the blood circulate better body. The avocado also contains a variety of nutrients including vitamins C, B6 and E. Read the rest of this entry »
Food For The Brain -part 5-
The proteins contained in foods of animal origin, especially in the liver and seafood, contribute to the regulation of intellectual ability and mood.
Some studies show that a diet rich in carbohydrates (potatoes, rice, flour, milk, cereals) helps relieve anxiety.
A good diet should include an adequate supply of minerals under the benefits they provide to the agency. Calcium, for example, involved in the transmission of nerve impulses, iron affects the performance and oxygen delivery to cells, and zinc appears to be related to the activity of neurotransmitters. Read the rest of this entry »
Food For The Brain -part 4-
For Nerve not Win
When exams are approaching kids feel nervous or have anxiety. Dr. Vicente Aguilera (doctor bioenergy) gives some remedies to help kids relax and concentrate better:
Fasting juice of paico prepare them. This preparation should be taken for fifteen days, since more than deworming also improve memory.
The taxonomy will help to calm down, take the juice or eating two taxa make day to perform well.
Shell beans will help to improve the intellectual capacity. Give them twice a week. Chicken giblets are valine (amino acid which activates the brain), therefore should not miss on the table.
The infusion of valerian, sage, lime or real (the night before the exams) will keep calm and full of energy.
The figure is well fed If you do not need to take vitamin supplements. Read the rest of this entry »