Health calendar from Elena Malysheva for each month of 2017

Features: the month is cold and dark. The night is longer than the day. Our face experiences the greatest stress. It is open to winds, frost and snow. We close the rest. This feature must be taken into account and understand that the person needs protection. In addition, the sun’s rays are reflected off the white snow. Therefore, the damaging effect of ultraviolet radiation on the skin of the face remains.

Bell pepper every day. To protect the skin, you need to saturate the body with vitamin C. It is the basis of structural proteins – collagen and elastin. Without it, the skin will sag, become wrinkled. The best source of vitamin C is bell peppers. In 100 grams – one and a half daily norms of this vitamin. If the weight of the pepper is 200-300 grams, even a small piece is enough. It is an important product throughout the winter. Attention! Vitamin C will completely disappear if you stew, fry or heat the peppers! Eat it raw.

Sunscreen is an important component of winter self-care. The skin must be protected from ultraviolet radiation. In winter, it still damages the skin. The sun’s rays are reflected off the white snow and intensify the damaging effect.

Tips for those born in January. I have two of them in my family. Both are called the same – Igor Yuryevich Malyshev. Grandfather and grandson. There is someone to take care of. January has a high risk of hypertension and heart disease (here and below – according to research from Columbia University. The fates of 1700 people have been studied over 100 years. Statistics of diseases associated with the month of birth have appeared. – Note “Antenna”). They need to closely monitor their weight, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and blood pressure. I am very attentive to my beloved Igorechkas.

Features: in terms of its characteristics, the month is very similar to January. Cold, windy, damp. In winter, our skin’s protective coating – a water-fat emulsion – suffers. Women should pay the most serious attention to her.

Flaxseed oil is a life-saving product in winter. It is the champion in the amount of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are necessary for the production of our own cream – a water-fat emulsion on the face, which is created by the body itself. Also, these substances are an integral part of the sheath of nerve fibers. The daily requirement of our body is only 1-1,5 g of omega-3; now imagine that in 100 grams of flaxseed oil there are 53,3 g. You only need 2-3 ml of oil per day to provide the body’s daily need for these acids.

You can also make a wonderful cream out of flaxseed oil. To do this, mix it with water in a ratio of 3 parts oil and 1 part water. Prepare just before application. Remember: the layer must be the thinnest. Since our natural cream – water-fat emulsion of the skin has a thickness of only 6 microns.

Attention! Don’t try to eat as much flaxseed oil as possible. Its caloric content is high – 884 kcal per 100 g. In 2 ml – almost 18 kcal. Do not overdo it, lest great benefit become great harm.

Great time for serious skin treatments – removal of moles, deep and median peeling. There is no sun, which means there is no risk of age spots on the face.

Those who were born in February, statistics indicate a tendency to respiratory diseases… Get an X-ray or CT scan of the lungs once a year. You are at high risk of respiratory infections during the winter months, so get the flu shot back in October. But there is good news as well. You are less likely to be hypertensive because you eat much less salt.

Features: the air smells like spring. But it is still windy and dry. Please note that the air is dry also in the apartments. This is due to the fact that many have plastic windows that do not let outside air into the room. Dryness of the face and lips is a cumulative effect of the cold months.

The best product of the month is plain water. Drink water that is not sweet, salty, or soda. If consumed enough, the quality of the skin will improve.

Choose a cream during this period with vitamin A or retinol… It helps to renew the skin and prevents the formation of age spots. March is the last month for those looking to undergo any facial treatments. In April, doctors do not recommend doing them: because of the bright sun, the risk of pigmentation increases sharply.

For those born in March the risk of developing cardiac arrhythmias and heart defects is higher. Your two main tests are an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram. But there are pluses: March people are less likely to get sore throat. And women endure the menstrual cycle more easily.

Features: month of the spring sun and the beginning of plant pollination. The main health problems are polynoses and age spots on the face.

The worst foods of the month are herbal teas and infusions. For allergy sufferers, this is the risk of a cross or direct allergic reaction. Your main friend in April and May is water. It precipitates allergens and reduces the risk of severe reactions. Do wet cleaning every day, and dust along with pollen and fluff will settle. Hang gauze or a net on the window and periodically moisten it with water, install a humidifier in the apartment. Be sure to shower and wash your hair, as hair contains the most allergens.

Change from vitamin A cream to sunscreen. Each next month, the degree of protection should be increased. Unfortunately, the sun is the enemy of our skin. It is the main culprit in the so-called photoaging.

Advice for those born in April. You are less likely to get sore throat, but you have a high risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, so you should carefully monitor your heart. You also get bruises more often, which is associated with the high fragility of blood vessels. Take blood tests for the time of clotting and bleeding. April men should pay special attention to the condition of the prostate gland (prostate). Do three tests in April: for PSA (blood for prostate-specific antigen), ultrasound of the prostate gland and its digital examination.

Features: almost summer, warm, the first fresh greens. Warm, beautiful, wonderful weather. The first fresh herbs appear. Everything is flowering. The risks of polynosis or allergies remain. Therefore, re-read all the April tips. In addition, a summer vacation is planned. And that means bare legs, bare feet and a figure that will have to be shown.

Products of the month – any greens: dill, parsley, salads. This is a coarse fiber. It is not digested, not absorbed, but simply absorbs water and removes from the body up to 10-15% of toxic substances, cholesterol and carcinogens. Attention! The ideal dose of herbs per day is 1200 grams. This is exactly what the Mediterranean diet recommends. And doctors support this recommendation.

The main treatments are addressed to your feet and heels. On this part of the body, there are practically no sebaceous and sweat glands, the skin is poorly moisturized, and therefore coarse and cracked. For women, this problem is especially relevant after 40 years. Before going to bed, apply moisturizer to your feet and put on silicone socks. This will drastically improve the condition of the skin. I also advise you to take a blood sugar test. Elevated levels can also be the cause of cracked heels.

Those born in May have the lowest risk of developing chronic and upper respiratory disease. Well, so that you are not afraid of other diseases, get vaccinated before traveling to exotic countries, to Central Asia and Africa.

Features: the three best months of the year are June, July and August. Vegetables, fruits, sun and happiness! But the sun is very active and therefore especially dangerous. In addition, the heat dries the skin. We sweat and lose a lot of fluids in sweat. Unfortunately, for older people, this is an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Water is more important than food during the summer. You need to drink at least 3 liters a day. Important: seniors have a glass of water every hour. Great advice not only for maintaining good blood flow, but also for the normal condition of the skin, which also lacks water. Plus, the more you drink, the less you eat. Water is the key to harmony! Many people think that summer is the time to eat as much fruit as possible. This is not entirely true. According to the latest research, they are high in sugar. And he is the main cause of obesity. My advice is to eat more vegetables and greens. Useful and safe.

No facial treatments are recommended during the summer months. But if you are vacationing in Russia, be sure to get vaccinated. If you go to the east of the country, to Siberia and Altai, then from tick-borne encephalitis. The pathogen is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. The vaccine protects for three years. If you are a lover of spring water, then the vaccination against hepatitis A. This virus infects many water bodies of Russia, it affects liver cells and leads to the development of jaundice. Don’t risk it!

In those born in June, the weak point is the lungs. The period of conception of such newborns falls in the fall, their mother could receive little vitamins, in the absence of prophylaxis, the child may develop a deficiency of the immune system, which manifests itself later in frequent pulmonary diseases. Therefore, even if you were vaccinated in childhood, in adulthood, get an additional vaccine against whooping cough, pneumococcus, and every year during epidemics – a flu shot.

Features: the height of the summer season. Deprived of physical activity for 10 months, we begin to work in suburban areas to the point of exhaustion. A sharp increase in problems with the lower back, knees and back. The sun is still active. Dehydration and high risks of heart attacks and strokes in the elderly.

Don’t overeat fruit. The correct dose is one per day. The best berry of the month is black currant. It contains even more vitamin C than bell peppers. Three daily allowances in 100 grams, that is, in half a glass. By the way, there is practically no vitamin C in red currants or apples, but there is sugar. Unfortunately, apples are not the healthiest product. Attention! If you heat the berry, make jam or compote from it, you will lose vitamin C. Eat raw black currants. Freeze it and bell pepper open in the freezer. You will need them in the fall and winter.

When working in the country, follow three rules. First, when digging, do not bend over, keep your back straight. To do this, all tools must have the correct handle length, preferably telescopic, that is, sliding. Second: weed the beds, not bending over, but standing on all fours, leaning on your knees and hands. In this position, the spine is unloaded. Be sure to use knee pads. Third: when lifting weights, sit down, press the weight to your chest (or divide it into two hands), but do not bend forward or to the side and stand with a straight back.

Protect your skin. You cannot sunbathe and work in the sun from 11 am to 16 pm. But then you are in the shade, and not in the sun. Choose a body cream with an SPF protection of at least 50. Pay attention to the inscription PPD. It means that the cream protects not only from the sun, but also from skin cancer.

In women born in July, low risk of complications during pregnancy and rare gynecological diseases.

Features: the summer continues. Rest, sun, variety of vegetables, herbs and fruits, watermelon season. And that’s great. But feet and hair suffer from dryness.

Water is the dominant feature of summer! Remember this, watch out for elderly parents.

Many at this time begin to consume watermelons in large quantities. It is not right. Watermelon can raise blood sugar (glucose) very quickly. In this sense, it does not differ from refined sugar. It is a mistake to think that you can lose weight on watermelon diets. On the contrary, only get better. Do not overuse this berry. Watermelon is a delicacy. Dose – no more than 100 g per dose. Attention! The next piece can be eaten only after 3-4 hours.

Hair requires special care. Hair that is overdried by the sun, wind, sea salt and chlorine from the water supply will benefit from a lightening shampoo. Use it once a week. It will restore hair structure and get rid of split ends.

From the constant sun, the skin on the feet becomes too dry. If your heels are hardened, darkened and cracked, a 3% hydrogen peroxide bath will help. Do it 30 minutes a day, three times a week.

Children born in August are prone to myopia. Protect your child from direct sunlight. And take him to an ophthalmologist as early as possible. Adults also need to control their vision.

Features: summer is over. Rain, cloudy, gloomy sky. We went back to work. I don’t want to work. Proper nutrition and simple rules of conduct will help you start the working year.

The main product of the month is coffee… Only you should drink it not when you just woke up, and not before ten. In the morning, you have enough hormones to stimulate the body. Drinking coffee in the morning is like whipping a running horse. And the driven horses, you know, are shot. Joke. Seriously, drinking coffee properly can help increase activity. Studies have shown that 4 cups of coffee a day prevents Alzheimer’s disease and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Just remember that coffee has a diuretic effect. Therefore, drink a glass of plain water for each cup.

Flu vaccination month. Remember, immunity develops in 3-4 weeks. Children, pregnant women and the elderly are at risk. They need to be grafted first.

Another feature of September is the transition to autumn shoes… Before changing sandals to shoes, inspect your legs, cover the places of possible formation of calluses with a gel plaster. First, apply a drop of cream to the middle of it.

September children often have problems with gastrointestinal infections. The reason is that the child did not have contact with allergens in the first months of life, his immunity is not fully formed. Over the years, everything will return to normal, and this problem is not terrible for a September adult.

Features: gets dark early, many people get seasonal depression.

If it becomes difficult for you to think, move, live sadly, you are probably caught in her net. This is due to the short period of daylight hours. In the dark, the sleep and depression hormone melatonin reigns in the brain. We must fight for a good mood! Add light to your life. White walls, linens, lights on. Simple and effective.

Remove the frozen bell peppers and black currants from the freezer and start eating them. I advised freezing open in the freezer. With this method, all excess water goes away, and the concentration of vitamin C increases significantly! There is more of it than in the same products, but fresh. If you are not prepared in the summer, buy frozen vegetables and currants. A high level of vitamin C and elastic skin and blood vessels are provided for you.

Autumn is a good time for exfoliation. This month the best ones are from fruit acids. They gently dissolve the keratinized skin scales on the face. You can easily make these peels yourself from oranges, lemons or apples. You can simply cut the fruit, rub it well on the skin and wash off after 10-15 minutes. Then apply your favorite nourishing cream.

Those born in October are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases. They need to monitor the state of the heart, from time to time to count the pulse, in case of any violations, undergo daily ECG monitoring. They also have immune problems, which is why they often get colds and flu. Such a child must be vaccinated on time and must be vaccinated against influenza and pneumonia. A huge plus is that October has a low risk of cancer. During pregnancy, their mother spent a lot of time in the sun. And during the summer months, the body accumulates a lot of vitamin D, which helps to increase protection against cancer.

Features: cold, time of epidemics of acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections and flu. We need protection.

Product of the month – yogurt with live bacteria. The latter activate the immune cells of the digestive tract and increase the activity of the entire immune system. This is due to the fact that the body perceives such bacteria as strangers and activates defense, that is, immunity. Scientific studies have proven that if children consume yoghurts with live bacteria every day, they are less likely to get ARVI.

During a flu epidemic, always carry an alcohol-based gel with you. It kills all bacteria. It is also a month of special personal care. In order for adult skin to renew itself, not to become rough, train yourself to wash with a stiff glove. It is a powerful stimulus for new cell growth.

Those born in November have a high risk of diseases of the respiratory, reproductive and nervous systems. Get a full examination once a year. November babies often have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Such children find it difficult to concentrate, they are impulsive. Talk to a child psychiatrist.

Features: cold, sometimes frost, dry air in apartments, both are bad for the skin of the face.

The main product is hot meat broth. It is low in calories. If you use it without carbohydrates, that is, without bread, you will get warm and not get better.

One of the most important problems of the month is frostbite. To avoid it (and this is possible even at freezing temperatures), do not wear tight shoes in the cold. Underwear should be woolen, gloves or mittens are required, but not tight. Use a nourishing hand cream. Wet weather increases the chance of frostbite. If this does happen, take off your clothes, especially wet ones. Warm the affected area to 37 degrees. To do this, lightly massage it with damp gauze. If a large area is frostbitten, immerse yourself in warm but not hot water. It cannot be rubbed with snow, oils, ointments, and also alcohol, when it evaporates from the skin, it lowers the temperature. Install a humidifier to keep your skin dry. Apply the cream at a moisture content of at least 60%.

Children born in December are more likely to bruise. It is believed that this is due to a deficiency of vitamin C, due to which the vessels become fragile, therefore, even after a small blow, a mark may appear in the child. Also, December are prone to developing attention deficit disorder. In this case, you need to seek help from a neurologist or psychiatrist. And think about how to help the child channel energy in a constructive direction.