Protect FamiliesTips to protect and increase families healthiness

In patients receiving chemotherapy, good nutrition can be affected by fatigue, pain and fever, and the many symptoms that occur during and after chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The objective is how to combat these demonstrations and maintain a proper diet after treatment.

Experts recommend tips in order to control symptoms and maintain a proper diet after chemotherapy. One of the most characteristic symptoms is loss of appetite (anorexia), to counter it is advisable to plan a daily menu in advance, choose foods high in calories and protein (ie, stews, smoothies fortified peanut butter added to the sandwiches) , have snacks on hand all the time, eat breakfast at least one third of the calories and protein you need.

After chemotherapy treatments, soft foods may improve swallowing problems. These foods tend to fall more easily.

We recommend taking vitamin-rich smoothies. The liquids are usually easier to tolerate, especially if swallowing difficulties are related to a narrowing of the esophagus.

There are foods to be avoided, especially during and after chemotherapy, such as spicy or very spicy (ie, hot pepper, curry, Cajun spice mix), fiber-rich foods, ie fruits and raw vegetables, coarse grains, fatty or fried foods, nuts, seeds or dried fruits, caffeinated drinks (coffee, strong tea, soft drinks and possibly chocolate).

It is advisable to decrease the amount of total fiber or use a good source of soluble fiber, ie, rice, bananas, white bread, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, applesauce or applesauce, chicken or turkey without skin and boneless.

It is recommended talking to a professional about proper nutrition, taking into account the type of treatment received.

Cadmium is toxic and assimilated by some foods. Cereals, potatoes and some vegetables are important sources of cadmium. A Swedish study shows that breast cancer risk increases with cadmium.

Cadmium is a bluish white metal, like zinc and toxicity similar to that of mercury. Humans assimilate cadmium through food. Naturally, large quantities of cadmium are released into the environment. Half of this cadmium is released into the rivers through the decomposition of rocks, also is released into air through forest fires and volcanoes.

Cadmium release fertilizers on crops, the rain that attach to the land. Whole grains, potatoes, some vegetables or shellfish are important sources of cadmium.

Now, a study by Karolinska Institute Sweden’s strengthens the connection between environmental pollution and the data of increasing incidence of breast cancer. The idea is that women whose diet contains high levels of cadmium have an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

The research team observed 55,987 women over 12 years, assessing dietary exposure to cadmium through a questionnaire. During the monitoring period, the researchers found 2,112 cases of breast cancer.

The overall group was divided into 3 subgroups in relation to exposure to cadmium: the set with greater exposure to cadmium through the diet was associated with an increase of 21% risk of developing breast cancer.

The study (published in Cancer Research) found that women who consumed higher amounts of vegetables and whole grains still had a lower risk of developing breast cancer than women exposed to cadmium through the intake of other foods.

The authors of the study are shown highly concerned about the contamination of agricultural land by the increased use of fertilizers and the subsequent absorption of metals by plants.

Starting for the fast eat the white rice seemed good to try. Recent research suggests there is likely to develop diabetes type 2 risks by consume rice.

The study was conducted to look back on four previous studies involving about 350,000 people. The result, a growing number of white rice consumption, the higher chance for someone to develop the condition.

The findings, published in the British Medical Journal analyzed all participants through 18 gram serving of rice and other factors, such as weight, exercise levels and diet. During the study period (4-22 years), approximately 13.200 people develop diabetes.

Asians are considered high risk for diabetes type 2. This is due to the Asia tend to have a much higher intake to consume rice than Westerners, on average three to four servings a day.

The researchers explained that there are negative effects on blood sugar levels because white rice contains a high glycemic index than brown rice. In addition, white rice has fewer nutrients, including fiber and magnesium, which can prevent diabetes type 2.

The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly glucose released into the bloodstream after eating. Foods containing low glycemic index, such as brown rice, make people feel full longer and keeps blood sugar levels more stable.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a common plant species in the Iberian Peninsula and, in general, throughout the Mediterranean basin. Used since ancient times in traditional medicine, thanks to the many properties those historically have been attributed.

Ensures that the Egyptian pharaohs were put on his grave a bouquet of rosemary to scent your journey to the land of the dead. Greeks and Romans considered it a symbol of regeneration. The Arabs supposed able to repel pests and part of their gardens. In the Renaissance, it was used to draw water from the famous Queen of Hungary and also burned in French hospitals to combat epidemics.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Today it is used as digestive plant, and externally as rubefacient. However, other studies have shown therapeutic properties that can be interesting.

In all, it’s most popular external applications. However, the interest in this aromatic plant now lies in the powerful antioxidant effect of some components such as diterpenes (especially rosmanol), by the great interest aroused by its antioxidant properties.

In fact, if one considers that it contains rosemary diterpenes are biosynthesized in plants in response to oxidative stress, to exert a protective effect of plant cell membranes, it is not surprising that exercise a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger.

Anyway, it has been found that both these components isolated as the drug extracts possess this activity. Furthermore, it has been observed to inhibit the oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) and aging of the skin caused by oxidation phenomena.

Happy hormones are chemicals with a structure very similar to opioids, but without the negative effects are produced by the body itself.

There are about twenty different types of endorphins, which distributed throughout the body. Some charge that there is communication between neurons and are located in the pituitary gland.

Endorphins cause satisfactory situations produce strong analgesia and stimulate the brain’s pleasure centers, helping to decrease feelings of pain, since they act as analgesic, and eliminate discomfort.

In response to multiple sensations, the body produces endorphins, sensations such as pain and stress influences the release of sex hormones, appetite, and strengthening the immune system. When we feel pleasure, these hormones are multiplied and send messages to the brain, lymphocytes, and other defense cells.

As noted above, when performing actions pleasurable endorphins multiply and improve the mood of the people and the attitude, for example, generates a feeling of wellbeing and vitality when it comes to physical exercise, also with touching, hugging, kissing, sex and laughter, which influences the immune system and brain.

Upon contact with nature, endorphins are also produced, as it provides energy and good humor, also practice yoga or relaxation exercises, also actions that produce large amounts of welfare, such as massage, as well as melodic music, with which produces a large muscle relaxation, among others.