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When you have a baby, you’re one hundred percent responsible for administering their medicines if you need them. But as babies grow and become pre-adolescent children, you teach them how to properly take medication, always under your supervision and as directed by your doctor.

Here we give you some important tips when taking medicines safely and for health:

- First of all, remember that while you teach your children to take drugs safely as you need it should NEVER take them without the supervision of an adult. This means that you should ALWAYS be present when the take, regardless of age.

- When it comes to medication prescribed by a physician, it is essential that you do understand your son/daughter to take them exactly as instructed by your doctor: specifically the dose (how much to take), when to take and how to take it. Some medications must be taken several times a day, some one, some should be taken with meals, others before bedtime.
- When it comes to prescription medicines, it is important that children learn to read the label information. Teach them to read the ingredients and warnings, emphasizing that take more than the recommended dose or taking two medications at the same time without consulting a doctor can be dangerous to your health for two reasons: one, because it can prevent the drug takes effect and two, because it can cause an overdose or negative reactions due to drug interactions. Read the rest of this entry »

Many times we feel very listless, with the mood on the floor, and just want to run away and escape to leave behind the pain. If you feel this way, for you must be going through a depression, which can become chronic if not treated early.

With these tips super simple, and you can do safely at home or office, you can relax a moment to remove sadness and lift the spirits. Remember, being depressed does not help in our daily work, so to face those penalties!

Meditate.
It is not sitting under a tree and make krishna chants, but to control your thoughts so you do not control you. If you feel sad or depressed, can not think that derrumbarte, think about why you are well and that nothing is so strong as to make you feel so bad. Control is the basis of everything. Read the rest of this entry »

Constipation is not a disease, is a symptom that something is wrong in our digestive system. This is manifested in a feeling of heaviness, bloating and even skin problems.

To combat this problem (more common among women than men) need to change some daily habits, which also help us keep fit.

Hydrate.
Drinking enough fluids is as important as eating the right foods. If the body is well hydrated, large intestine absorbs water containing feces, making it difficult to pass. Read the rest of this entry »

It is said that female menopause is a disorder that occurs after age 45, but the truth is that it is a natural stage of women that can vary between 43 and 55.

This is characterized by the suspension of the menstrual period, resulting in the interruption of substances important for hormonal balance.

As a result, women suffer from sudden temperature changes, character, and eventually bone descalsificación.
Nevertheless, it is an important part in the lives of women and must learn to sobrellevarse to have a full life. Read the rest of this entry »

When we talk about health, stamina and vitality, we must refer to the temperatures and time in general. It is no coincidence that seasonal changes are translated not only in thermometers, but also in our mood and energy.

In autumn the days get shorter daylight hours decrease and a decrease of temperatures that usually cause the appearance of some ailments typical of this seasonal period, mostly colds and flus. This is because the body tries to acclimate to a higher energy, causing the decrease in the capacity of defense against viruses and bacteria.

In addition, the changing seasons affect mood, causing in this case a sense of sadness known as seasonal affective syndrome or depression autumn. The reduction of hours of light and cold cause this disorder that affects women, especially between 25 and 45. The most common symptoms are apathy, feelings of sadness, etc.. Read the rest of this entry »

Many parents worry when their children are diagnosed with sickle cell trait. It is important to remember that the sickle cell trait is not the same as sickle cell anemia itself. If a person has sickle cell anemia, all red blood cells are crescent shaped. In the case of the trait, some red blood cells are this way, but to a much lesser amount that the person with anemia.

In most cases, people who have sickle cell trait lead completely normal lives and do not require medical treatment. The sickle cell trait will not become the anemia itself. Occasionally the person with the trait may have some complications like episodes of pain crisis, spleen, and in rare instances, sudden death. Read the rest of this entry »

Mercury, like lead, is a heavy metal and stored in the body.

During pregnancy, mercury can reach the baby and cause developmental disorders. It is therefore important to know which are the most common sources of mercury pollution:

• Fish: Mercury is an element that occurs naturally on our planet. Most fish accumulate some mercury in their bodies, but some have higher levels than others, for example, shark, swordfish and king mackerel. It is therefore advisable to avoid in pregnancy. If you or your partner you like to go fishing in the spring, try to find out sooner if there is a warning about contaminated fish in the area where you live. Read the rest of this entry »

Symptoms of lead poisoning have are mild and are easily confused with other symptoms. You may feel a bit of irritability or’re more tired than usual, or may not notice anything. The best way to prevent lead poisoning is to stay away from products containing it.

• Paint: Paint is the most common form of contamination with lead. Many of the houses that were built before the 70′s have lead paint on the walls. Since in 1978 the United States take action to prohibit you to add lead to paint, other countries have done the same. By fall the paint turns to dust you can breathe or stick to the fingers (especially in young children who often have their hands in their mouth). If you think your home may have lead paint on the walls, it is very important that you not try to remove it, if you’re going to repaint the house. Sanding or scraping paint can be very dangerous. Read the rest of this entry »

Lead is a heavy metal as it enters the body, accumulates in the bones. Lead can enter our body to breathe or eat without realizing it. Lead poisoning can have serious effects on health, especially in babies who are forming.

Lead in maternal blood can cause spontaneous abortions, premature or underweight babies and can also affect brain development of the baby, once born. It is therefore very important to make sure you enter into contact with products that may contain lead. Read the rest of this entry »

No matter how careful you have and precautions you take, the children run, play, jump, play sports and in the process accidents can range from a blow to the head, suffering a wound, a scratch or a burn. In order to help your child in a case, you have to know how to act. For that we bring this small first aid guide for several of the most common situations. Keep this information handy and share with others the care of your children.

“Mom, Mom! I smashed a finger “(or” I scraped my knee, “” I bloody nose “). Whatever the accident suffered by the child, the first is (although difficult), try to stay calm. The child is frightened or painful enough, so if you react with equanimity, will help him recover and relax. The second is to act immediately. Read the rest of this entry »