Protect yourself from sun if you are teen age.

Ultraviolet rays and alcohol from lotions and scented creams are a very damaging tandem, since they dehydrate and can cause spots

By genetic determination and prototype, the body is prepared to withstand ultraviolet rays for a finite number of hours. It is called solar capital and 95% of the population has already exhausted it upon reaching the age of majority. Now that hot days and open-air plans begin, it is important to keep this in mind, as we recall in the following lines.

Everyone seems to know the risks of exposing themselves to ultraviolet (UV) rays without protection: wrinkles, spots, flabbiness, dryness, and melanoma ... Wisdom is not lacking. Unfortunately, we handle the theory fluently, but suspend in practice.

The scientific community does not stop sending messages to the society of irreversible damages, which on the health and beauty of the skin causes sunbathing without measure, and to recommend caution and photo protection. "The risk of skin cancer doubles if a person has suffered five or more sunburns in their lifetime, and only 1.3 million cases are diagnosed in the US each year," In our country, according to data from the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV), 95% of the population has ruined their solar capital (the hours that by genetic determination and phototype can be borne without suffering damage) at 18 years. They are chilling figures.

Although the awareness is increasing every day and every time we launch in search of the best equipped golden, it also seems to scare us too much everything we know. We continue committing absurd errors that can easily be remedied. The paradox continues. Hence, experts and laboratories undertake increasingly imaginative and original actions so that we all reach the solar graduate with a note, in theory and in practice.

Shocking experiment: do you know how the sun sees you?

Perhaps one of the most striking actions of the last five years has been Nivea's collaboration with the North American artist Thomas Leveritt. In 2014, he transformed a normal camera into an ultraviolet camera capable of making invisible damage visible to the naked eye. Something like a "see to believe" with the help of a technology called UV videographer, which teaches interactively, truthfully and very clearly the damage that sunlight has caused on the skin and the importance of using photo resists to prevent and mitigate them. Under the title 'How does the sun see you?', The video shows the reactions of individuals of all ages and both sexes when they observed their faces under the ultraviolet spectrum: spots, irregularities, pigmentations.

The experiment has had an impact among adolescents, who are not susceptible to the ultimatum of health, but they are susceptible to the threat of ugliness. By showing them that UV radiation makes their skin more sallow, rough, wrinkled and spotted with spots, they not only intellectualize the importance of photo-protection, but they also take it on emotionally and act accordingly.

This fact can be extrapolated to all age ranges. The idea works and goes through the mantra that using an adequate FPS (SPF) every day, "the index that tells us the capacity of the sunscreen", is the best antiaging. Little by little, it goes from being a slogan very heard and little practiced to an inescapable obligation.

If there is a tan, there is damage

"Tanning is a defense mechanism against ultraviolet rays, whose radiation can alter the DNA of cells, causing cumulative and irreversible damage, such as skin cancer," says Natalia Jiménez, dermatologist at the Pedro Jaén Dermatology Group. Is there no healthy tan? "It can be said that healthy tanning does not exist," concludes the expert. It sounds bad, fatal. Does this mean relinquishing the sun? "No, it supposes that it is necessary to be very applied in solar matter to minimize the damages and to sublimate the benefits, choosing personalized photo protectors to the color and age of the skin and with multiactive filters (that absorb the ultraviolet radiation) of last generation and renewing its application Also avoid overexposure in the middle of the day and wear glasses, wide-brimmed hats and garments with built-in FPS. "

Creams for the sun:

Everything you need to know The great hope for lovers of harmless brown is put in the systemic photo protection, "molecules, still under investigation, that will allow to have a homogenous protection against the sun, regardless of how the product is applied and resistant to sweat, water, etc. The most remarkable is the Melanotan, which would have a hypothetical protective effect in some types of skin cancer and diseases in which the sun exerts a triggering role, "he concludes. It will be something like tanning from within without the UV rays intervening in the process.

The importance of nasal washes

Nasal irrigation is a practice of personal hygiene with which breathing is improved. This technique removes dirt and other debris from the nasal passages, since impurities are carried along by the water. Occasionally, the expression jala neti is also heard, which is a traditional yoga practice that cleans the nose through nasal irrigation. The word jala in Sanskrit (classical Indian language) means "water" and neti, "to guide"; therefore, jala neti means to guide the water through the nasal passages to clean them. Here is how it is done and what its benefits are.

The importance of nasal washes The use of the handkerchief dates back to the sixteenth century, but the entire mechanism of nasal cleansing is prepared to evacuate secretions from the nostrils to the throat Nasal irrigation or nasal irrigation is a practice of personal hygiene with which breathing is improved. This technique removes dirt and other debris from the nasal passages, since impurities are carried along by the water. Occasionally, the expression jala neti is also heard, which is a traditional yoga practice that cleans the nose through nasal irrigation. The word jala in Sanskrit (classical Indian language) means "water" and neti, "to guide"; therefore, jala neti means to guide the water through the nasal passages to clean them.

Here is how it is done and what its benefits are.

How to perform the nasal wash correctly

To begin with, it is necessary to have a suitable utensil for the nasal shower. There are many neti jars in the market. Most carry a spoon that will be very useful to prepare the water with adequate salinity for the mucosa.

How to use a neti jar?

 The steps to follow are these (it is important to pay attention to the way you sound):

1. Fill the carafe with warm water.

2. Add a teaspoon of sea salt.

3. Stir to mix the water and sea salt.

4. The head is tilted forward, the funnel is placed in one of the holes and the head is turned to the side, until the water passes to the other side.

5. Half of the solution is poured into one nostril allowing it to exit through the other, breathing through the mouth.

6. This process is repeated on the other side.

7. Gently remove the air through the nose to expel the rest of the water.

8. At the end of the process, it must be incorporated and dried.

9. Subsequently, it is important to blow your nose gently out without closing both nostrils at the same time.

10. Finally, you have to blow your nose again, but inwardly.

Although it seems strange, what is commonly called "snot snot" is the most physiological way to eliminate excess secretions from the nose. The use of the handkerchief to clean the nose only goes back to the sixteenth century, coinciding with the first epidemics of contagious diseases in the cities. The hair on the nose and all the nasal cleaning mechanism is prepared to evacuate secretions from the nasal passages to the throat.

Beware of blowing yourself quickly and loudly! It could hurt your ears.

Common mistakes and how to solve them

The water reaches the throat and we can not breathe. Solution: bend the head more.

The water does not come out the other side. Solutions: bend the head more, check that the duct of the jar is not against the septum or, if there is an excess of secretions, make several tests throughout the day.

We have finished the water and we still notice that the nostrils are not clean. Solution: in this case we will repeat the process.

When we sound we hear that the ears are covered. Solutions: we decrease the strength and pressure when we sound, we prioritize the technique of "sucking the nasal secretions" or we sound with both nostrils covered at the same time.

Water and secretions continue to fall after a while of having washed our noses. Solution: in this case we repeat the washing.

When to do a nasal wash and when it should not be done

A nasal wash should not be applied, if there is heavy nasal bleeding, after endoscopic nasal surgery or if swallowing problems occur.

The best time to clean your nose is every morning, at the beginning of the day, to keep the nostrils clean. It is also advisable to do so after being exposed to mites or allergen, in case of being allergic, to reduce the possible symptoms. If you suffer from sleep apnea, it is advisable to wipe your nose before going to sleep.

Inhaled therapy Functionality

Inhaled therapy consists of administering a drug through the

respiratory tract. The advantage, compared to the oral route, is that the medication is absorbed directly into the bronchi, which favors a faster local effect. Therefore, it is the preferred way to administer drugs in respiratory diseases, such as asthma or COPD. However, for the drug particles to be deposited in the proper place, it is not enough to use the airway without previous instructions. The following article explains the common steps for the use of inhalers and the particular characteristics according to the type of device.

How to use inhalers correctly?

Remove the lid from the mouth piece or open the dispenser.

Blow out of the device until your lungs are empty.

Place the mouthpiece with the lips around, without obstructing it with the tongue.

Take air through the device (not all are the same; you have to know the particularities according to the type).

After inhalation, remove the device and hold the breath (apnea) with the mouth closed for 10 seconds or as much as possible.

If you repeat a new dose, you must wait between 30 seconds and 1 minute.

When finished, cover the device.

Rinse the mouth to remove any traces of medication that may be left in it.

Types of inhalers

There are several types of inhalers on the market with different mechanisms, so, in addition to following the general instructions explained, it is important to know how each one works to perform the technique correctly. In addition, if it is difficult to follow the steps, you can ask the doctor if the medication is available in another type of device that is more comfortable to use.

Inhalers of pressurized cartridge

They are formed by a cylindrical device where the drug is located and an external casing. To perform a proper inhalation, before starting it is necessary to shake it three or four times and place it in an upright position with the nozzle at the bottom. Then, when you breathe in, you have to do it slowly through your mouth and press the device while continuing the inspiration to fill the lungs. In some cases it is difficult to coordinate this technique, especially in children and the elderly, so it is highly recommended to use inhalation chambers.

 Inhalation chamber

It is a device that is put in the mouthpiece of the pressurized cartridge inhaler. To use it correctly, you have to shake the inhaler three or four times and attach it vertically in the chamber. Then, when the mouthpiece of the camera has already been placed around the mouth, the inhaler is pressed according to the dose that has been prescribed (it is not necessary to perform any extra dose of test). In this case, there is no need to coordinate the pulse while taking air: five slow and deep breaths should be performed and, if possible, do the corresponding apnea; or if the child can not do it as we want, it is enough to keep the camera for 10 seconds while doing normal breaths. In addition, if the child breathes through the nose instead of through the mouth, there are cameras with a face mask to cover both and the corresponding amount of aerosol.

Dry powder inhalers

They contain the medicine in capsules. Before starting the inhalation, it is necessary to charge it according to the type of device. Then, to get the drug out, you have to put it in your mouth and take strong and deep air to fill the lungs. When activated when inspired by it with strength, it is an advantage over the pressurized cartridge to not have to coordinate the technique of squeezing the dispenser and take air, although it must be borne in mind that in dry powder is necessary to catch high speed air.

Nebulizers

They are devices that require an external source, such as electricity, to transform a liquid into an aerosol. During the duration of the session (between 4 and 30 minutes), you have to breathe through the mask, slowly and deeply, and if possible also hold the breath after each inspiration as in the other devices. It is preferable that breathing be done through the mouth to get more aerosol, but if the patient performs more nasal breaths, as is the case of children, there are also masks that cover both the nose and mouth.

Reality about tobacco

When we talk clearly about tobacco, the main ways in which it is consumed and the effect it can have on health, neither myths, nor Chinese stories. The first truth is that there is no safe or healthy way to smoke. Tobacco: many ways to consume it, none safe Tobacco is one of the greatest threats to public health that the world has had to face. It is known that it kills up to half of its consumers, ending up with the lives of more than seven million people each year. Today, you have learned the risk of consuming industrial cigarettes of typical brands, but what about rolling tobacco and the electronic cigarette? And the water pipes? It's time to clear up some doubts about other forms of tobacco use. Snuff rolling. Some think that rolling tobacco is better than industrial cigarettes because it generates the feeling that it is more natural, that you smoke less or that it contains less toxic. This is true? It is not false. In reality, rolling tobacco is more addictive and toxic than industrial tobacco cigarettes. It contains more carbon monoxide and nicotine, besides it has been proven that smoking this type of cigarettes there is a higher risk of cancer of the larynx, esophagus, pharynx and mouth.

Electronic cigarettes

Research and scientific evidence on the safety of electronic cigarettes are quite limited. Due to the lack of regulation and quality controls, there are many types of electronic cigarettes that work in different ways, which makes it even more complicated to determine with certainty that their use does not pose a health risk. There are not enough studies that show that they can be an effective aid to stop smoking and most of the statements made are inaccurate, misleading or insufficiently proven.

It is still unknown if the mechanism by which pulmonary inhalation of nicotine through these cigarettes can help to overcome the addiction or, on the contrary, can help to maintain or initiate it among the minors. The Spanish Association against Cancer discourages the use of these products, because, in addition to what has been explained, it is known that they perpetuate addiction from the psychological point of view. The World Health Organization ends its report on the subject in the following way: "Until there is data, certified by a competent national regulatory body, demonstrating that electronic cigarettes are safe, effective and of acceptable quality, it should be Seriously warn consumers to refrain from using them. " Water pipes (hookahs). Water pipes, hookah or shisha can pose an even greater health risk than cigarette smoking. They work with a combustion system based on carbon, which produces carbon monoxide, tar, nicotine, metals and other toxins, even after being in contact with water, which does not filter them. At the same time, smoking a hookah inspires and emits greater amounts of smoke than when smoking an industrial cigarette. Water pipes, in addition to being very harmful for those who smoke, are also extremely harmful to the health of those who do not smoke, but are exposed to smoke. Also, research indicates that smoking in a hookah creates addiction and that the various presentations with odors and flavors are causing many young people to start using tobacco through this system, thus increasing the number of smokers and decreasing the age of the beginning of consumption.

You can sometimes think that smoking cigars is less harmful than cigarettes; however, only one cigar can contain the amount of tobacco that has a full pack of cigarettes. On the other hand, tobacco from cigars is mostly aged, fermented, dried and subject to other processes, which in the end makes smoke very irritating to the upper respiratory tract, even if it is not inspired. Beware of deceptive advertising! Several companies in the tobacco industry are carrying out huge advertising campaigns to try to suggest that new ways of consuming tobacco are not harmful to health, generating new brands that transmit another image. These campaigns are nothing more than an attempt to "wash your face" of tobacco. The first studies on cigarettes without combustion, those that "heat but do not burn" the tobacco, reveal that the presence of nicotine diminishes very little and that many other components harmful to health are still present in the smoke generated by smoking with these devices.

'The last casting', a campaign to stop smoking Smokers do not feel identified with the deadly data that supposes the consumption of tobacco, nor with the alarmist images of the packets. To make them aware of the reality of tobacco, the AECC has launched a campaign to show the reality of the effects of tobacco, which, following its "instruction manual", shows that it kills. A real casting has been called to look for "the image of a new tobacco brand". The only requirement, that they were smokers. These were the results: