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It can be difficult to diagnose asthma, because its symptoms often resemble those of other respiratory or heart disease. The diagnosis is usually based on a description of symptoms, the set of medical history, physical examination and the results of some laboratory tests. Among diagnostic tests, include pulmonary function, blood tests, chest x-rays and allergy tests.

The pulmonary function represents a series of tests to measure lung function. The most common is the spirometry test, which uses a device called a spirometer to measure the quantity and flow (flow) of air entering the respiratory tract, then emerging. Evaluation of peak expiratory flow is another test to measure lung function. Using a peak flow meter, measure the rate at which air is expelled from the lungs. You can use this device to monitor asthma at home. Read the rest of this entry »

The foods are designed to not only nourishes, but also keep us healthy.

Hippocrates as father of medicine thousands of years ago argued that this phrase has come to this day intact, “Let your food be your medicine” and this is the basis of naturism.

A brief overview of nutrient composition or properties which relate to different parts of the body, beneficial and are therefore take into account in shaping our diet.

Brain: Research shows that the fuel of the brain are sugars because they can enhance memory and boost your performance, (no white sugar or refined, but those from natural sources).

Hair: Wheat is a great source of biotin and a nutrient important for healthy, shiny hair.

Eyes: The beta carotene or pro-vitamin A content in plants yellow, orange, red, nuts, fruits.

Lungs: The research shows that eating more tomatoes three times a week can help prevent respiratory disease. Chinese medicine since ginger has specific properties for them, as food medicine and other spices spicy characteristics.

Nails: Zinc is responsible for the strength of the nails, oysters, wheat germ, nuts, contain it.

Skin: Vitamin A, is vitamin skin in form of pro-vitamin, and can be found in pumpkins, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, peaches, apricots, algae and reduce the possibility of certain types of cancer and considered the vitamin’s natural defenses.

Heart: Magnesium is the mineral of the heart by promoting their functioning, which can be found in nuts such as almonds, oats, tofu, also has the ability to prevent blood clots and high blood pressure.

Stomach: Garlic may help prevent stomach cancer, according to experts.

Bone: Calcium, potassium and magnesium are the perfect combination to give strength to bones.

Legs: Bananas are loaded with potassium which encourages your muscles and also prevents cramps because of it content.