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What are people looking for in a pain reliever? What do they need most? These questions were answered when Bayer Healthcare conducted a market survey to know what analgesic works best for most people. There were two characteristics that were highlighted: first, the duration of its effects must be long enough to be convenient for the average consumer; second, it must act fast. Taking these feedbacks into consideration, Bayer came up with Saridon. It accomplishes the feat of being the ideal pain reliever because of three ingredients contained in one tablet of Saridon. These ingredients are paracetamol, propyphenazone, and caffeine. Paracetamol has always been the most widely used pain reliever, for it ensures that the pain relief lasts long. It has, however, a downside: its slow onset. Many people need fast-occurring pain relief, and this is where propyphenazone comes in—although inferior to paracetamol in terms of long efficacy, it is superior to it in terms of fast action. Caffeine, a stimulant, joins these two ingredients to ensure non-drowsiness.

As it has become a fairly well-known medicine, people have come to identify it with more particularity—when the word “Saridon” is heard, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is “headache reliever.” Indeed, this is primarily a headache reliever, although it also works to reduce fever and relieve pain resulting from dental problems, menstrual cramps, rheumatism, and other similar body aches. The obvious reason is that in most of its ads, this pain medication is promoted to treat headaches. Bayer has targeted persistent headaches specifically, because it emerges as the most pervasive ailment that burdens the average citizen today. Workers, especially, can attest to this fact. When a headache comes on, the worker feels weak, can’t concentrate, and thus cannot meet what is expected of him in the workplace. As a result, his productivity and quality suffers. That’s why many are finding it very handy to keep a tablet or two of Saridon.

Lack of sleep affects the minds of anyone. It also makes us more irritable and prevents us from concentrating well. Furthermore, older adults, increasing their stress levels. In this article I’ll tell you about a recent study corroborates well and give you ideas to combat stress.

When you are over 60 years, many people are faced with new situations that can easily cause stress. It may have been removed and now we know what to do with your time or know how to handle your finances, you may have lost her husband or life partner, you may be faced with health problems who do not let her sleep peacefully. But, as in a vicious circle, is the lack of sleep which aggravates the body’s response to stress in older adults.

What does sleep do with stress? A recent study by some psychiatrists Medical Center, University of Rochester in the U.S., found that when faced with stressful situations, older adults who sleep poorly have high levels of a marker that is associated with inflammation. This marker, known as interleukin 6 (IL-6) is also linked to other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and some psychiatric problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Research has shown that moderate alcohol consumption may be helpful for heart health. In most people, but consume only moderate amounts of alcohol does not increase too much the risk of heart problems, can lead to other serious illnesses.

If you consume alcohol, the American Heart Association (AHA, for its acronym) recommends only limited to the daily average of one drink for women and two for men. Has received much attention to the fact that red wine seems to be especially beneficial, but studies have shown that the health benefits of alcohol are generally the same, regardless of whether it is wine, beer or liquor.

If you do not drink alcohol, no one will recommend that you start doing it for medical reasons. You can change your lifestyle, making heart-healthy changes that do not include alcohol. Read the rest of this entry »

You forgot to take the pill for two days and know that soon alter your period again. Tired of this situation but do not know what else to do and do not know other options. Good news! There are other hormonal contraceptive methods to choose from: patches, injections, implants, rings … In life and health we tell you what they are and how they work.

Hormonal birth control methods provide hormones (estrogen and progesterone) similar to those normally produced by your body, but in quantities or different combinations to prevent ovulate can also change the lining of the uterus or thicken the cervical mucus to prevent the sperm to travel to your array.

Birth control pills are a hormonal method, though not the only ones. Other methods that meet the same objective, but are used differently. If what bothers you is that the pills you take them every day, other methods you may be better for you. But keep in mind that hormones tend to cause similar side effects regardless of the method by which they are administered. These effects may include nausea, headache, breast tenderness, weight gain (5 pounds on average), changes in your mood, depression, blood clots in the veins of the legs (which happens very rarely, especially smoking, etc.). Read the rest of this entry »

The germs are responsible for many diseases that can affect children and adults. To fight them, just enough to maintain good hygiene and take some extra care in those places where you usually live and where settle comfortably! these tiny invaders. Here we tell you what those areas of the home that most touch the hands of your children and those with higher risk of infection.

Can you imagine the plateau (allowance) of your kitchen covered with black ants, so that hardly see the color beneath them? Well something similar may be happening but with beings so tiny that your eyes can not see them: germs, do not scratch like ants, but they are certainly much worse, as they may carry diseases that sometimes become fatal.

There are four different types of germs: viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Viruses and bacteria are responsible for many diseases and infections such as influenza (flu) and some types of infectious gastroenteritis that cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever, among others. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people ask me if there is a diet that delays aging. The reality is that old age is something that we can not escape, but thanks to good nutrition, we can delay its effects. If you are interested in learning more about a diet to be forever young, read on. In Life and Health will give advice to eat well and do not reach old age sooner than expected.

Who would not be willing to try anything to avoid falling? For some reason, all you have fear of old age, even something that we can not avoid, of course, if we get to live many years. If you were given today the formula to be forever young, we are not sure that would reject. No one would! Youth is a treasure not want to lose. However, we must be realistic. Sooner or later, everyone, absolutely everyone, is going to be playing older. It is a process that we can not avoid, but we can delay. You know what? Through the feed. Read the rest of this entry »

An easy way to help the smooth functioning of the heart – it can even be very nice – is healthy food choices that not only allow you to maintain a healthy weight but also help reduce blood pressure and sugar and blood cholesterol. In the month of September is World Heart Day and to join the effort to keep it healthy, we offer a few tips to know what to eat to take care and to share them with family and friends.

Cardiovascular disease is causing the most deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), people who die from a problem of this type each year in excess of 17.1 million. Therefore, on 28 September is World Heart Day, the object is to promote methods that minimize the risk factors that can affect it, such as excess weight and lack of regular exercise. Read the rest of this entry »

In countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, heart disease is less common than in the United States. Scientists believe that the normal diet of Greece and southern Italy is the main reason for this difference.

The “Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource” covers the main components of the Mediterranean diet, and the reasons why this approach is beneficial for heart health. Major components include:

Generously eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In most Mediterranean countries, the daily food includes fruits and vegetables, foods that are naturally low in fat and sodium, contain no cholesterol addition. Many of these foods are loaded with antioxidants, which help prevent cholesterol build up in arteries. Read the rest of this entry »

The animal products like meat, eggs and dairy products are some of the main sources of protein in our diet. However, in some cases it is desirable to limit the consumption of these foods and choose low fat versions.

This is especially important if you have elevated the “bad” cholesterol in the blood, since among other problems, animal fats increase the risk of a heart attack. Read on to see what you should eat to reduce “bad” cholesterol in your body.

Cholesterol is a substance the body needs to function properly, but must be kept within certain ranges considered normal to stay healthy. There are two main types of cholesterol: one is called “bad” LDL (low density lipoprotein) and the other “good” HDL (high density lipoprotein). The latter protects the arteries of developing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), so it’s good to have high levels of HDL. On the contrary, having high levels of LDL is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Read the rest of this entry »

Precautions: Essential oils should be entirely pure, without additives and, if possible, from organic production. Should not be applied directly to skin-safe prescription-but diluted in a carrier oil. Even so, before spreading over a wide area to do a test on the arm or neck to rule out a possible allergic reaction (have to wait twelve hours). Should not use the same oil blend more than two consecutive weeks. Must not exceed the dose of 10-12 drops per 30 ml of carrier oil.

CARRIER OILS: These are the vehicle for implementing the essential oils. Soften and nourish the skin, and usually contain a natural vitamin E, which prevents the oxidation of essential oils. The most popular are sweet almond oil and grape seed, although it is lighter. Read the rest of this entry »