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Cholesterol has a bad reputation because of its relation to cardiovascular diseases. To be important in the formation of cell membranes, a new drug that presumed level of the lipid levels in the body, in order to avoid adverse implications.

Cholesterol comes from two sources: absorption in the intestines and internal production of cholesterol in the liver and peripheral tissues. By not dissolve in the blood, freeing the liver is combined with very low density lipoproteins. This change in the bloodstream to produce type lipoprotein LDL. The latter is called “bad” because a high concentration of it, is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease.

The good and bad
This cholesterol is deposited on the walls of blood vessels where it is very hard, thick substance. Over time, this plaque causes thickening of vessel walls and narrowing of the same, a condition known as atherosclerosis. The arteries are then unable to provide sufficient blood and oxygen to the heart muscle during exercise. Some boards may break off and form clots that block reach the bloodstream and result in the death of heart muscle. For its part, the “good” cholesterol prevents atherosclerosis by removing cholesterol from artery walls and disposing through the liver.

Symptoms of cardiac risk
The common ones are chest pain and shortness of breath during exercise or after certain activities, physical or emotional. If detected early, it can implement preventive measures.

What to do?
Both heredity and diet affect cholesterol levels in the body. Therefore, there are several treatments that can control the presence of cholesterol in the blood. Studies have shown that the combination ezetimibe / simvastatin is effective at treating two sources of cholesterol and inhibit the absorption and production thereof. This combination is marketed in the United States and Latin America as Vyotrin. When comparing the simple inhibition of statins with dual inhibition of cholesterol absorption and production is provided in a single drug, can result in overall effectiveness in reducing LDL-C.

Types of Eye Diseases in the Retina,  There are three types:

1. Macular degeneration. For more information click here

2. Diabetic retinopathy as detailed below.

3. Retinal detachment. For more information click here

Diabetic retinopathy is caused by changes in blood vessels of the retina. In some people with diabetic retinopathy, retinal blood vessels may swell and leak fluid, while in others, abnormal new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. These changes can result in vision loss or blindness.

Diabetic retinopathy can not be completely avoided, but the risk can be greatly reduced. Better control of the level of blood sugar slows the onset and progression of retinopathy and lessens the need for laser surgery for severe retinopathy.

You may not have symptoms or pain in the beginning stages of diabetic retinopathy and vision may not change until the disease progresses.

A condition called macular edema may occur when the macula, a part of the retina, swells from the leaking fluid and causes blurred vision. When new vessels grow on the surface of the retina, they can bleed (hemorrhage) inside the eye, blocking vision.

Whether you are a teenager or an adult susceptible to acne, you will find nothing worse than a horrible spot that usually seems to appear before an important meeting, or when you go to an appointment. If you can not avoid grains, which desperately want to know is how to get rid of spots quickly, so you can continue living your life.
We will explain to you how to get rid of spots quickly, using a number of factors that should be able to find at home. You will need some toothpaste, honey, aspirin, and those who have it, the Witch Hazel and / or tea tree oil with eye drops for red eyes.

A – Crush an aspirin in a bowl and mix in a couple of drops of water. Moisten a cotton swab into the solution and keep it in the shins for about half a minute. This should help reduce swelling of the stain and make it much less visible.
2 – toothpaste can be a great way to stop ruining points schedule. Dab a pea-sized amount of normal toothpaste (not gel) in the grain at night. In the morning, the toothpaste will be reduced by drying the ground out.
3 – Honey, honey in particular is another great way to let grain. Honey has natural anti-bacterial qualities, therefore placing a small amount in a cast and then worn on the shin, you are sleeping will help reduce it. Read the rest of this entry »

Good habits to ensure beautiful and healthy skin for years to come.

With age, the skin gradually becomes thinner and finer wrinkles. Production in the sebaceous glands decreases and the skin becomes drier. The number of blood vessels in the skin decreases, your skin becomes fragile and the youthful glow and the color disappears little by little.

Good habits can slow the aging process. They can also prevent skin problems such as pimples and acne.

Protect yourself from the sun
The best thing you can do to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. Read the rest of this entry »