Winter, Eat Bananas!

Winter, Eat Bananas! - When the attractive days go, and with them the stone fruits, why not embody a pleasant banana in your daily counseled servings of fruits? The banana is fascinating against colds, stress, constipation, ulcers and lots of different evils. Discover the advantages of bananas!

And if consumed more bananas?

Easy to transport, store and consume bananas no shortage of assets. In addition it is available in our markets and in our stores at a time when other fruits, except citrus, tend to disappear ...


The French don't nevertheless a part of Europe's most "fans of bananas." Here is a few data that may win over you ...

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What are the advantages of bananas within the winter?

- The banana is a very important supply of antioxidant, a nutriment essential to the functioning of our system to strengthen and substantial healing mechanisms of the body.

- Thanks to its high content in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood helping to reduce the risk of anemia.
- The large amount of potassium contained in this fruit also helps to better regulate blood pressure and thus reduce cardiovascular risk.

- At this point of grey skies and lack of sunshine, the banana additionally contains 5-hydroxytryptamine, well-known to be the endocrine of fine mood!
- The B-complex vitamin it contains regulates glucose levels, which might have an effect on the spirit of individuals.

- Regarding calories, it is true that the banana is relatively rich (about 100 calories per 100 grams). But it also provides fiber and seen, valuable for our organization. As a snack, so it is a good ally .

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Pill And Risk Of Venous Thrombosis: What Is It?

Pill And Risk Of Venous Thrombosis: What Is It? - Although this risk is very low, the pills are associated with a risk of venous thrombosis. It seems that the latest generation of pills are at greater risk than the second generation. What is it exactly? The point on the contraceptive pill and venous thrombosis.

Venous thrombosis, phlebitis: a rare risk in pill

At the onset of the first birth control pills at the beginning of the 60s, the risk of venous thrombosis is a known side effect, albeit potentially serious, but rare. This is why the market for oral contraceptives has always been monitored and reassessed regularly.

Namely: venous thrombosis (also called phlebitis) is the formation of a blood clot in a vein, impeding the circulation and can promote the formation of varicose veins. Sometimes that clot moves and is the cause of complications, including pulmonary embolism is the most serious ...

Very recently, a report (1) concluded that the risk of venous thrombosis is twice as high among women who use 3rd generation pill (containing desogestrel, such as cycléane, varnoline or gestodene, such as Melodia, Harmonet, Minulet) or 4th generation (containing drospirenone, such as Jasmine, Yasminelle, Yaz), compared to women on the pill 2nd generation (levonorgestrel, such as Minidril, Adepal ...).

Here are the figures obtained in a reassessment:

The VTE is approximately 20 cases per 100,000 women with a pill 2nd generation

40 cases per 100,000 women with a pill 3rd or 4th generation

May to October case for women who do not take a pill,

and 60 cases in pregnant women.

The risk / benefit ratio of the pill remains positive

Nevertheless, women can be reassured that, "the risk / benefit ratio of the pill remains positive, regardless of the progestin used" assures us the French Food Safety Agency (AFSSAPS). And if in doubt, do not hesitate to talk with your doctor. It reassess your own benefits and risks of your pill according to your profile.

A wide range of custom prescription pills

But it is a reminder that the prescription of a pill is never done lightly. There are recommendations for prescription and use should be respected. At any prescription contraception, the physician takes into account the potential risk factors and cons-indications to choose the best contraceptive for every woman.

In addition, the range of contraceptives available today, especially in terms of associations progestogen, to find the one that best suits the specific hormonal profile of each woman, but also better tolerated, and to adapt the treatment to better adhesion and facilitate the effectiveness of contraception, preventing oversights pill.

Forgot pill: another risk

Indeed, this is an opportunity to recall that the main risk factor for unintended pregnancy is linked to the forgotten pill. And that besides a rare risk of venous thrombosis, there are still 220,000 abortions in our country per year, a figure unchanged since 30 years, including 50 000 in women who take the pill! Surprisingly, nearly half of women on the pill say forget sometimes, often or regularly ...

To help women never forget their pill, different methods are recommended. The latest is an iPhone application, free, called Pil 'hour, which in addition to make you think and take it day at the right time, discloses specific advice in case you forget the name of the according pill filled (by scanning the bar code).

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Dull Hair: Find A Shiny Hair !

Dull Hair: Find A Shiny Hair! - Asset undeniable seductive, beautiful hair is often marred by the hair dull. Too bad, because simple tips can quickly find shine.


Dull hair: definition

A dull hair is a hair that does not reflect light but absorbs because its scales are discarded instead of being flattened on the cuticle (outer part of the hair shaft), as is the case for hair healthy.

Various factors may cause this condition. Nutritional deficiencies (iron, fatty acid, vitamin B. ..) or a tendency to dry hair are often involved, but also hair dull care resulting maladaptive or repeated attacks.

Of these, the intensive use of hair dryer, discoloration or frequent exposure to the sun without protection are in first on the list to stop the abuse.

Replace these gestures with gentle care and appropriate and ask your stylist for your cut and color.

You find your dull hair: think color

In fact, the color is a good way to fight against the dull, provided it is accompanied by proper care.

The new generation of color pigments and allows polymers to bridge scales apart, which has pleased therefore that the light reflects much better the hair. If you can, choose shades of gold or copper, by nature less dull than ash.

Avoid discoloration Total altering the hair and make it dry and dull.

Bits, which typically cover less than 50% of the hair, are interesting because they provide against a golden glow without damaging the hair.

However, do not overdo it (every 3 months) and do not forget that hair is a hair color meche, thus requiring more care.

To prevent hair dyed not tarnish, it is indeed necessary to use special formulas for colored hair and never to skip the conditioner. Attention to thoroughly rinse these products because residues lying on the hair can make them dull.

Simple actions to regain shine

Hair uncoloured formulas designed to select the brightness of the hair (made of citron, vitamin E and other moisturizers), which contain substances neutralizing the lime in the water.

It is harmful to dull hair trend. Invest in a water softener or choose earnings yesteryear. Vinegar or lemon juice sieved in the last rinsing water, cold, are effective to enhance the brightness.

Try to dry your hair in the open air. If this is not possible, choose a warm air drying and apply a protective serum on lengths before the blow dryer.

Finally, do not skimp on brushing: this banal gesture is a good way to fight against dull hair as it removes dust and invigorates the hair. Choose a quality brush with uneven lengths of hair to reach all of the hair.

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