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Definition and Types of Herpes
Definition
Herpes is a contagious viral disease that comes in episodes. This disease is known since antiquity. The virus responsible for herpes belongs to the family of herpes viridae which brings together many viruses. Everyone is responsible for a particular disease such as Herpes simplex virus (HSV), Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the virus that causes herpes.
Extremely small infectious particle, it multiplies in the body where it remains now between outbreaks.
There are two types:
1. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), mainly responsible for herpes labialis
2. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), mainly responsible for genital herpes
It is a contagious viral disease which is a form genital sexually transmitted disease.
Herpes is a disease considered as benign in healthy subjects, it can be very serious in people with immune deficiencies, infants or pregnant women.
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Functional Foods: Fortified For Your Health
The little time we spend on planning and preparing a healthy and balanced diet, fast food and the tempting choice of snacks of all kinds are to reduce the consumption of fruits and vegetables, among other products essential. This is an increase of cholesterol, obesity and lack of nutrients. The intention to avoid these harmful effects is causing the rise of so-called functional foods, those that provide beneficial substances to the body, such as minerals or vitamins, which have been enriched, apart from its own nutrients.
Emerged in Japan in the 80s: with increasing life expectancy of the population, increased health spending, so it is proposed to help health through food. These serve to prevent various diseases, vitamin deficiencies and mitigate cardiovascular problems and even birth defects. Read the rest of this entry »
Benefits And Usefulness Of Banana Fruit
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Fruit that is identical with the yellow color can be easily found and easily purchased everywhere, from traditional markets and modern market until the price is not too expensive, affordable to all walks of life. But .. although the price is cheap, you do not ever underestimate the efficacy of bananas. Addition to being the most favorite local and international athletes, because the filling but not fattening, bananas are also very nutritious for our health and beauty and health.
The fruit is not only easy to digest, but it also contains nine nutritional content and restore energy. Compared to other fruits, bananas are prone to be enjoyed because it does not need to be processed.
Just so you know, a ripe banana which will contain 99 grams (g) calories, 1.2 grams of protein, 0.2 g fat, 25.8 milligrams (mg) of carbohydrates, 0.7 g fiber, 8 mg calcium, 28 mg phosphorus, 0.5 mg iron, 44 RE vitamin A, 0.08 mg vitamin B, 3 mg of vitamin C and 72 grams of water.
But to get the benefits, you need to carefully choose. The reason is simply a ripe banana that could be changed into glucose in blood sugar naturally, as well as fast diabolism into the blood circulation. Read the rest of this entry »