FDA Approves Artificial Pancreas Outpatient Trial

 Let us hope that the project succeeds, it will help a lot

The FDA has approved the start of outpatient trials of a smart phone-based monitoring device that functions as an artificial pancreas. If the device, which automatically measures blood glucose levels and adjusts them with insulin, is successful, several million type 1 patients could enjoy a whole new level of convenience.

Trials are expected to begin in early May.

The hand-held device, developed by a research team at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, uses a reconfigured smart phone to automatically monitor blood glucose levels and adjust as necessary with insulin doses. The UVA product is part of a larger collaboration, the Artificial Pancreas Project, that involves several US and international organizations. Among them are the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the University of California, Santa Barbara, Montpellier University Hospital in France, and the Universities of Padova and Pavia in Italy.

The artificial pancreas is a sort of Holy Grail in diabetes technology. On paper, the concept is simple: Create a device that can continuously measure blood glucose levels and send commands to an insulin pump to inject corrective doses of insulin. A workable device would free insulin users from an often laborious lifelong routine of constant monitoring and adjusting.

However, because of the stakes involved, the requirements for an artificial pancreas are especially high: It must be made of extremely durable and accident-resistant material; its measuring capabilities must be extremely accurate; it must be small enough to allow for user comfort.

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Parsley pharmacy at home

Parsley pharmacy at home

One of the plants available in the market cheap, and accessible to all, yet it is in the house, semi-integrated pharmacy, so named (the king of vegetables). Because multiple studies on it decided that it contains a lot of mineral salts, such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, and vitamins A, B, C, as well as acids, beneficial and volatile oils useful, as well as antioxidants, and therefore vary benefits the many and varied between prevention and treatment .. ..
Prevention:   

Parsley contains vitamin B-9, which is a catalyst for the protection of the skin in summer, in addition to iron, resistant to fatigue and stress, and parsley also contain abundant amounts of calcium, and even a greater proportion of the presence of calcium in the milk.

In addition, parsley contains folic acid, beneficial for the heart and blood vessels, and the impediment of the fetal malformations,
And also contains high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C,,, playing an important role in this strengthening of sight, and the prevention of night blindness,
Parsley preserves the integrity of the skin and purity,
It also prevents hair loss, and is used to wash the scalp.

It contains antioxidants, but the parsley buttered it cleans the body of toxins,
And prevents the emergence of symptoms of premature aging.


1-    Diet:

Parsley juice helps a lot to lose weight, with its clear and effective in dissolving fats accumulated in the human body.


2-    Circulation and the heart:

Parsley is useful in the treatment of anemia,
It also helps to expand blood vessels,
And works on renewing the fine capillaries,
And regulates the blood circulation in the body,
Addition to that it is beneficial for the heart.


3-    Muscular system

Parsley strengthens the muscles of the body,
It also renews the cells.

4-    Nervous system:

Parsley strengthens the nervous system,
As well as it strengthens the memory, and resists oblivion.

5-    Urinary tract:

Parsley ease the pain of the kidneys, bladder and urethra,
It also deals with urinary tract stones.
(Boiled parsley seeds drink used for the treatment of urinary retention).

6-    Digestive system:

Parsley, appetizing,
And helps to digest food,
It is also an effective treatment for constipation and gases, is a laxative, and demulcent and soothing for the stomach.

7-    Skin:

Boiled parsley (pack in a liter of water) wash the face he repeats his freshness and vitality,
It also deals with pimples and grains. And drink of that twice a day for a week,

the boiled parsley lotion to the skin fatty, as it maintains the integrity of the skin and purity,

Also compresses the breast is used to treat infections and problems with breastfeeding,
It is then diluted to heat, and diaphoretic.

8-    Respiratory system:

Parsley is useful in asthma, and respiratory disorders,
Parsley juice treated infections the airways,
So that the parsley boiled in water for 10 minutes, then drink it several times during the day, to purify and cleanse the respiratory system.

9-  erectile dysfunction

 Parsley oil is used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction
It is also the bomber of bio-energy and physical strength. 

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Black bean, a cure for every disease, For hair loss

For hair loss

Knead flour, grain, both in  Watercresses juice diluted with one tablespoon vinegar and a cup of olive oil,
massage your head of  it daily with the evening washed daily with warm water and soap.

There is no cure guaranteed. But this recipe has proved very effective to reduce hair loss and in the end God is the Healer

see u r doctor before you try it 

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Black bean(Or Nigeria Sativa) for Diabetic

Black bean(Or Nigeria Sativa)  for Diabetic

What is Black bean?: Or Nigeria Sativa

 

 

Is a grass plant grows annually in the Mediterranean region, but it is grown in many other areas in North Africa and Asia.

The scientific name of the plant is Nigeria Sativa, a plant short stature, his height of 3 mm, which belongs to the family of fennel, anise, so he is sometimes confused with the plant fennel, and contains the fruit of the plant on the capsule inside the seeds of a white three-dimensional and that quickly turned into black color when exposed to air.

Black bean has other names, such as: black caraway, black Oalkmon, as well as they call it in India, "Ealonga Black", and in ancient Persia, known as the "Hunaaz."

More than 150 research, published recently in scientific journals for the various benefits of using Black bean, which emphasizes the many benefits mentioned by the ancients for this plant.

  The majority of this research from Europe, particularly Austria and Germany, which comes in the forefront of countries calling for the revival of herbal medicine as alternative medicine, and so appeared Nigeria Sativa in medical preparations varied between tablets and capsules and drinks and oils in many European countries, as well as the United States, in addition to the countries of Arab and Muslim world.

The way it works

Scientists have long been working to find out how the black bean and especially its role in the process of wound healing, which is called knowledge of the components of the seeds, which were found to contain many vitamins, minerals, vegetable protein, as well as some saturated fatty acids.

It is worth mentioning that many of the vegetable oils such as black cumin oil contains many essential fatty acids and important for healthy skin, hair and mucous membranes, as well as adjusting the level of the blood and the body's production of hormones and other the job of vital functions.

In addition to the previous natural ingredients Black bean contain material "Nigellone"

a crystalline material has been drawn for the first time in 1929, and have been used since then as an active substance in plants. The Nigellone is one of the natural antioxidants such as vitamin "c" and "A" as well as glutathione, which plays a key role in protecting the body against the risks of so-called free-ion "Free radicals". There are several recently published research on the role played by the protection Nigellone in protecting the body from many of the risks of exotic materials "Xenobiotics".

IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep in mind her

·       Black bean known as Nigella Sativa  is The only medically that use other types should not be used

·       I advise you not to use Black bean oil. Better you use black bean seeds as they are

·       Pregnant women not to use black bean during pregnancy. Their use leads to abortion

·       Not to use Black bean at all for babies

·       Do not use black bean with chemical medicines or other herbal medicines for fear of

an overlapped

·       Do not use black bean as a treatment for people who use aspirin as well as continuously Alorfarin blood thinner

 See your doctor before using any prescription of recipes sites

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Why are women with diabetes pre-disposed to developing recurrent yeast infections?

Why are women with diabetes pre-disposed to developing recurrent yeast infections?

The glucose (sugar) in your body is the perfect trigger to encourage and grow yeast within your body.

What are the complications of using birth control pills while having diabetes?

Birth control pills may raise your BG levels. Using them for longer than a year or 2 may also increase your risk of complications. For instance, if you develop high blood pressure while on the pill, you increase the chance that eye or kidney disease will worsen.

Will menopause affect my diabetes?

Yes. The changes in hormonal levels and balance, may lead to BG levels that are out of control. Women with diabetes are also at risk of developing premature menopause and consequent increased risks of cardiovascular disease.

Are there any diabetes medications that have a higher incidence of side effects amongst women who use them?

Yes, the oral medications classified as thiazolidinediones (TZDs) may cause women who are not ovulating and haven't gone through menopause to begin ovulating again, enabling them to conceive. Also, oral contraceptives may be less effective when taking this medication.

What are the BG levels for women that are pregnant?

Fasting 60-90 mg/dL (whole blood) 69-104 mg/dL (plasma), before meals 60-105 mg/dL (whole blood) 69-121 mg/dL (plasma), 1 hour after meals 100-120 mg/dL (whole blood) 115-138 mg/dL (plasma) and 2 a.m. - 6 a.m. 60-120 mg/dL (whole blood) 69-138 mg/dL (plasma).

Is their a time frame that women with diabetes should follow for check-ups such as gynecological exams?

Check-ups should be performed on a regular, consistent basis to ensure that the diabetes is not negatively affecting the reproductive organs. Your health care provider will determine how often you should visit with him/her depending on your overall health.

Can women with diabetes breastfeed their babies?

Unless your health care team advises you otherwise, yes. Breast milk provides the best nutrition for babies and breastfeeding is recommended for all mothers with either preexisting diabetes or gestational diabetes.

I had diabetes before I was pregnant. Now that I am pregnant, how often should I monitor my BG levels?

Most health care professionals recommend that a woman with pre-existing diabetes (both type 1 & type 2) who becomes pregnant monitor her BG levels up to 8 times daily. In terms of your day-to-day routine, you should probably monitor: before each meal, 1 or 2 hours after each meal, at bedtime, occasionally at 2-3 a.m.

I had gestational diabetes. How soon after having the baby should I get my blood glucose rechecked?

About 6-8 weeks after delivery. Like 90% of the women with gestational diabetes, your BG levels will probably return to normal right after your baby is born. However, you still run the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, prior studies have shown women who have had gestational diabetes are at risk (of up to 60%) for developing diabetes in the next 10 to 20 years.

What are the risks of hormone replacement therapy?

The risks are increased incidence of breast cancer and uterine cancer while using estrogen. However, when estrogen and progesterone are administered together and in the correct doses, the risk of cancer of the uterus or endometrium is reduced.

What are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy?

The benefits are decreased risk of osteoporosis, vaginitis and hot flashes.

Is it okay for women to drink alcohol, if so, how much?

The ADA's recommendations are 1 drink per day. One drink is defined as: 12 ounces of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 jigger of alcohol and 12 ounces of a wine cooler.

What should my daily intake of cholesterol be and what are the ADA's guidelines?

Cholesterol should be less than 200. LDL (bad cholesterol) below 100 mg/dL, HDL (good cholesterol) above 55 mg/dL and triglycerides below 150 mg/dL.

What are some of the symptoms of women's sexual health issues related to diabetes?

Lack of interest in sex (libido), pain or discomfort during intercourse, and decreased production of vaginal lubrication to name a few.

Will my children inherit diabetes from me?

It all depends on risk factors that include: no diabetes in the family—11% chance of type 2 diabetes by age 70 and 1% chance of type 1 diabetes by age 50. One parent with type 1 diabetes—6% chance of type 1 diabetes (father with type 1 diabetes), 4% chance of type 1 diabetes (mother with diabetes who was younger that 25 when the child was born) and 1% chance of type 1 diabetes (mother with diabetes who was older than 25 when the child was born).

*Risk doubles if the parent was diagnosed by age 11*

One parent with type 2 diabetes (diagnosed before the age of 50)—14% chance of type 2 diabetes. Both parents with type 2 diabetes (overall risk)—45% chance of type 2 diabetes.

What should my A1C (Hemoglobin A1C) be while I am pregnant?

An A1C (Hemoglobin A1C) is a blood test that can predict average blood glucose levels for about 8-12 weeks. People without diabetes generally have an A1C of less than 6%, though this usually drops to less than 5% during pregnancy. Women with diabetes should strive for "near normal" A1Cs prior to, as well as during, pregnancy.

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LIVE WITH YOUR DISEASES

 LIVE WITH YOUR DISEASES

 

Diabetes of the most lethal diseases in human beings of our time and the main reason for the lethality of the disease that infected with the disease are always looking for treatment and not to live with the disease.
I, personally, from my personal experience I think the main reason to overcome this disease is to live with and live with yourself for a disease that is incurable.
To this must live a normal life and healthy, this is required for patients with diabetes  even if you are not a diabetic or any other disease.

  Healthy life protect you from disease and obesity and that you are diabetic, the  sports and healthy diet will help you overcome your diabetes and live a normal life.

Summary talk always tried to live a healthy life as possible.
This is what protects you from disease and prolong your life.

 

I wish you a life free of disease

 

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Prevention and treatment of the taste of oranges

 Prevention and treatment of the taste of oranges

Knows most of us the benefits of lemon and orange because they contain vitamin C, while few people know what it contains the fruit of other  vitamins, contribute to the treatment of other diseases, the prevention of them, cold and " Scurvy disease," which results in weakness in the structure of the body and the decomposition of limestone in the bone.

And eating oranges helps in reducing the appearance of brown spots on the body, especially in the feet, in addition to the positive effect of this fruit Lgel health problems related to indigestion, poor appetite and acquired immunity and inflammation.

The body can get all these benefits eating an orange on the  day.


Orange fruit containing the fatty substances and protein and minerals such as calcium, potassium, sugar and starchy materials, as well as an one  orange that gives the body of 55 thermal units.

The dietitian advised children and students, and supports their work on the mental capacity, to take up an orange a day, since they reduce fatigue. It is advisable to give these babies a bit of orange juice, because it contains materials that are not in milk, whether natural or artificial.

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Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Health Benefits

 

Aloe Vera is certainly the medicinal herb commonly known for its noticeable impacts on health as well it has the ingredient most widely used in the cosmetic industry. Aloe Vera mystery was unresolved despite of the number of studies conducted so far to explain the wonders which lie within this herb and most important the way its compounds work jointly in an extraordinary way to bring about the treatment or the alleviation of some of the most serious illnesses such as cancer or AIDS. For that Aloe Vera were referred to it as "the elixir of youth" by the Russian, "the herb of immortality" by the old Egyptians or the "harmonious remedy" by the Chinese.

Aloe-Vera
Description
Aloe Vera or "Aloe Barbadensis" is a plant spread and grow in fertile lands with wild climate but it's originated in North Africa. Its physical aspect is similar to that of the cactus; the thick rind hides a succulent core formed mostly of water.

Aloe Vera miraculous features have gained a worldwide recognition and have been intensively used from the oldest times. By tracking the history of Aloe Vera, it will be acknowledged that it has always been an issue with a long history behind it, a clear proof of this fact is a clay plank found in the antic city of Nippur, Babilon (the Iraq from today) dating from year 2200 b.c. From Greek physicians like Celsius and Dioscorides to Romanians (Pylni the great) and Arabs (Al-Kindi) to C.E Collins, the one who published the first modern medical thesis in United Stares (1934).  Aloe Vera valuable effects over health and beauty made every important civilization use it. Egyptians would mix aloe with other herbs while preparing remedies for internal and external anomalies. After the Second World War, aloe vera was introduced in treating the victims of the catastrophies from Nagasaki and Hiroshima because of its ability of mitigating the pain of the patients and renewing skin tissues.

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Proprieties of aloe vera
Aloe Vera used effectively as a treatment of burns and aloine.  Aloe gel is the most oftenly used substance from this herb. It is a thick viscid liquid found in the interior of the leaves. A bitter milky yellowish liquid is used as a laxative. The herb contains: 20 minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium, and Selenium), 12 vitamins (A, B, C, E, and folic acid), 20 aminoacids from the 22 which are necessary to the human body, over 200 active components including enzymes and polysaccharides. However Aloe Vera has many therapeutical herb values beside of all the active substances enumerated before. We shall move on to presenting the main effects that the herb has over the human body: : it toughens up the immune system owing to the 23 peptides contained by the aloe vera, it accelerates and regulates the metabolism, purifies the human body from toxins, bringing about a feeling of calm. Moreover, aloe Vera has an antiseptic effect (by destroying the bacteria, viruses and fungi), disinfectant capabilities and can also stimulate the cell-renewing process. Aloe Vera nourishes and supports the digesting of aliments. Cutting across the human organism, aloe Vera manages to bring the human body to a general balanced state.

Treatments
From simplest allergies to the treatment of wounds and skin infections and even to the usage of alleviating more serious afflictions Aloe Vera has proven its efficiency. By using this herb a wide variety of internal and external afflictions are controlled, like: asthma, viruses, arthritis, arthrosis, gingivitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, intestinal inflammations, constipations, obesity, sprains, muscle strains, cutaneous inflammations. The efficiency of the herb was also proven in the cases of anemia, deficiency illnesses, insomnia and depressions and the B-sisterole from the Aloe vera brings about the lowering of the cholesterol level. Also, this herb is used for controlling the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, diabetes, hepatitis and pancreatitis and multiple sclerosis.

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Mixtures
Aloe Vera herb works just like earth gravity being the main attractions of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and also the most widely used ingredient-starting from vitamins and laxatives to face creams and body care lotions. . Aloe vera gel contains B-sisterole, powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cholesterol formulas and lupeol - a strong antiseptic tranquilizer. The aloe-based lotions and gels are used as protections against the powerful sunlight and as a remedy against sunburns. Ointments having aloe as a main ingredient moist the skin and protect it against bug stings and scratches. Furthermore, the aloe-based ointment is efficient in treating acne. Owing to its proprieties, Aloe vera was incorporated in the composition of deodorants.

The fact that this herb can be also managed internally due to its high nourishing influence should be appreciated. Aloe Vera could be mixed with other fruits, it can be ingested as an excellent natural beverage rich in vitamins and minerals. Moreover, it is recommended that it is ingested during travels to prevent dehydration.

Cultivation of aloe Vera
   It is easy to tend for Aloe Vera since it is not a pretentious herb. But you should take in consideration that this herb requires a great amount of light (even if it is artificial - 16 hours a day) and a little bit of water (especially in the cold season).

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Prediabetes

Prediabetes

 

Before people develop type 2 diabetes they always have  prediabetes blood glucose levels  that are higher than normal but not high enough to be  diagnosed as diabetes. Recent research has shown that some long-term damage to the body, especially the heart and circulatory system, may already be occurring during prediabetes. This is preferred to always check with your doctor to detect diabetes from the beginning

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Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

Anise is a cultivated plant known as aromatic herbal. Its height while growing range between 40-70 cm in the light, in rich soils and it needs moderate humidity.

All the parts of the Anise plant; the bulb, the leaves, the seeds an the roots can be used.
Anise has been known since the ancient times because of its therapeutic virtues. Pythagoras stated its virtues as it enhanced man's strength, cured insomnia, stimulated appetite, made men more fertile and facilitated digestion.


Main constituents known: the vitamins, the B complex (B1, B2), C, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, iron, aromatic essences.
  
 Anise has a pharmacologic action as well; carminative antispasmodic, expectorant, a pancreatic stimulant. 


Anise delicious flavor has driven it to be one of the essential ingredients used in cooking sweet and spicy dishes. Further more Anise plant has been used as an aphrodisiac since the Greeks' times.


Because of the Anise fruit nice taste, it's been used in the phytotherapy. Wither it’s a ripe fruit or juice, it is recommended for curing asthenia and for stimulating suckling mothers' lactation. Synthetically speaking, one may claim that anise is a medicine plant recommended for curing nervous asthenia, migraines, vertigos, rheumatism, cough, bronchial asthma, gastric pains, and slow digestion.


Natural treatments and application procedures: 

1.    The anise fruit infusion: to add a half tea-spoon of mashed anise fruit scalded in 250 ml of boiling water. In order to become an infusion, the tea should be left for 10-15 minutes. It should be drunk in portions: half a mug before a main meal. Caution: the tea must only be kept for a short time before its consuming. The Anise could be useful for children too, as it treats flatulence and colic. Instructions for suckling: an infusion from 5-6 anise fruit scalded in 250 ml of boiling water is to be made for the aforementioned benefits.
  
2.    For eliminating helminths: to add 10 grams of mashed fruit scalded in 100 ml of boiling water. It's recommended to drink the tea in the morning on an empty stomach.
Anise 

•    The tea from anise seeds: the infusion is made from one tea –spoon of anise seeds boiled in 250 ml of water for 30 seconds. One mug of tea is to be drunk after the main meals. This tea treats bronchial asthma, cough, and a slow digestion.
•    The decoction from anise roots: the decoction is made from 30 gr. of broken up roots boiled in one liter of water for 20-30 minutes. One mug of tea is to be drunk after the main meals. This tea treats painful menses.
•    The anise ether oil: it is used for curing stomach and intestine disorder, flatulence and cold.

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Apples

Apples 

Apples, type of fruits which contains between 83 and 93% water. Is also known to contain free and combined organic acids, pectin's, proteins, Ca, Na, Fe, K, P and in small quantities SI, AL, S, Co etc…
Apples as well contain Vitamins A, B, C and PP in the exterior part of the fruit. Crucial fact about the skin of the apple in which it contains two times the quantity of pentatonic acids and vitamin C than in the pulp.

Therapeutic recommendations:

v  Internal:

It is a great help for the digestive system because of its moderate acidity, provoking tough reflex act an important growth of saliva and gastric secretions.

    It's recommended to eat the apple with its skin whenever you suffer of constipation for its laxative benefits, absorbing the toxins and microorganism from the intestine level.
    Eating Apples without the skin represents an important treatment for children in acute and chronic diarrhea.
    Its massive elimination of the uric acid makes it more important than having the diuretic action effect.
    Another good recommendation in which apple has a favorable action in high blood pressure, combined with its features to reduce cholesterol in atherosclerosis cases. 
    Apples are also suitable fruit in diets against obesity.
    Doctors noted the positive results in infantile diabetic treatment with apples and tomatoes.
    It's highly recommended to eat an Apple before bed time for its calming actions upon the nervous system level and eases the sleep.
    

v  External:

    Traditional medicine recommends warm covering of boiled fruits in ear pains.

v  Cosmetic

    Apple juice has a remarkable relaxing effect, message cheeks an chest. It's been known for its help in invigorate tissues.

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