Etiqueta: Health

Education, Health, inspiration

Learning Wednesday: Health Effects of Noise Pollution

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Take care of your body: Remember that the best medicine is education and prevention—DrMACN

Noise pollution can be defined as any disturbing or unwanted noise that interferes or harms humans or wildlife.

Exposure to prolonged or excessive noise has been shown to cause a range of health problems ranging from stress, poor concentration, productivity losses in the workplace, and communication difficulties and fatigue from lack of sleep, to more serious issues such as cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, tinnitus and other health issues.

Education, Health

Learning Wednesday: Fibromyalgia Tender Points And Understanding It – Part 2

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

If you are suffering from fibromyalgia, you need to know some facts about it and remember: do not feel shame for feeling the way you do. You can control this disorder and don’t let it overpower you.

Tender points are the specific points on the body that, when touched, feel tender to the person being touched.

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NOTE: Fibromyalgia is not «an imaginary disease», it is real and it needs to be addressed as such. It is a seriously misunderstood illness.

Education, Motivation

Learning Wednesday: Exercise And Cancer

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Take care of your body: Remember that the best medicine is education and prevention—DraMacn

Lack of physical activity => (Diabetes Mellitus) DM2/MS=> obesity=> breast Cancer (elevated estrogens from adipose tissue)

Education, Health

Learning Wednesday: Blood Alcohol Concentrations Effects In Your Body

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Clinical effects of Alcohol Concentration in your body

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Your body’s response to alcohol depends on a variety of factors, including age, gender, overall health, how much you drink, how long you have been drinking and how often you normally drink.

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GENERAL VALUES AND CONCENTRATIONS

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One alcoholic drink equivalent) contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in: 12 ounces of regular beer, which is usually about 5% alcohol. 5 ounces of wine, which is typically about 12% alcohol. 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, which is about 40% alcohol.

MORE VALUES

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Take care of your body: Remember that the best medicine is education and prevention—DraMacn

Education, Health, medicine

Learning Wednesday: Save A Life With The Heimlich Maneuver Or Abdominal Thrusts

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Removing a foreign object from the airway using the Heimlich Maneuver also called Abdominal Thrusts. These are the steps to save someone else’s life or YOUR OWN!

INSTRUCTION AND ILLUSTRATION OF A HEIMLICH MANEUVER ON SOMEONE ELSE:

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Vector – vector illustration of a Heimlich maneuver on oneself

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ABDOMINAL THRUSTS ESPECIFICS

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TECHNIQUE TO MAKE A FIST

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NOTE: Repeat the instructions 5 to 6 times.

Education, Health, Science

Learning Wednesday: The Strongest Muscle In The Human Body And Stress

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

The Strongest Muscle in the human body (based on its weight) is the Masseter.
With all muscles of the jaw working together it can close the teeth with a force as great as 55 pounds (25 kilograms) on the incisors or 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms) on the molars!!!

Now it’s easy to understand why one suffers from headaches after clamping (Bruxism, grinding teeth) because of the effects of stress.

“Be ware of humans instead of be aware of dogs” – There are dogs with a high bite force but we can be very dangerous too. 👼

Cooking, eating, Food

Tropical Fruit Of The Week: Dragon Fruit

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Also known as pitaya or pitahaya, dragon fruit is a beautiful fruit grown in Southeast Asia, Mexico, Central and South America, and Israel.

It’s a colorful and delicious fruit.

Overnight Oats with Pink Dragon fruit Yogurt

or a Dragon fruit juice are two perfectly pink, meal-prep friendly breakfast containing pink dragon fruit, that is both beautiful and full of health benefits.

Cooking, Food

Did You Have Dinner Ready Yet? Cook this Fast Easy Delicious Healthy Recipe!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

SALMON TACOS WITH PAPRIKA

Cook this healthy Tacos for Dinner: Delicious, crunchy, wholesome, with a hint of spicy goodness.

A little bit of feta to top it off and we have ourselves a super easy, quick, and healthy meal with these healthy salmon tacos!


Ingredients

2 salmon fillets

1/4 tsp crushed garlic

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp paprika

1/8 tsp cayenne

1 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp sea salt

4 corn tortillas

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1/4 cup corn, canned1 Tbsp cilantro – 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Mix the garlic, oregano, cayenne, paprika, pepper, and salt together.
Place the salmon filets on an oiled baking sheet.

Brush the seasoning mix over the filets and bake for about 30 minutes (or until fully cooked and flaky).

While the salmon is cooking, heat up the tortillas on a pan or in the microwave (to desired amount).

Add sliced salmon to each tortilla when ready.

Top each salmon placed in the tortilla with shredded red cabbage, corn, and cilantro.

Covid-19, mental health, Motivation

Learning Wednesday: Mental Health And Covid-19 Coping Tips

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Take care of your body: Remember that the best medicine is education and prevention—DraMacn

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may experience stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness. And mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, can worsen.

Self-care strategies are good for your mental and physical health and can help you take charge of your life.

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Take care of your body and your mind and connect with others to benefit your mental health.

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Learning Wednesday: 14 Signs Your Blood Sugar -(Glucose) Is Way Too High

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Scientifically called: hyperglycemia, meaning, high glucose in your blood.

Dry itchy skin

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Check your glucose everyday

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Take care of your body: Remember that the best medicine is education and prevention—DraMacn

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