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- Help your children to build up their self-esteem, independence and responsibility. We need to show them how to be able to say no, how to deal with frustration and the desire for immediate gratification, and how to accept refusals. We need to talk to them and to listen from a very young age, and we need to be aware of their friendships and encourage them to take up a healthy lifestyle and healthy habits (sport, food, sleep, hygiene etc.)
- Having all these internal resources at hand will help them to successfully face situations where they feel exposed to consumption.
- Ask them what they know about cannabis and spot their mistakes.
- Demystify the beneficial use of cannabis and debunk myths:
- Maintain a climate of trust with your children, make communication easy, talk when necessary about the consumption of substances.
- Make the most of the questions and comments that arise around the consumption of cannabis, but you don’t need to exhaust the topic in one day.
- Create doubts for your children to reflect on and be critical over.
Adolescence is a time of numerous changes, all to prepare us for the transition from child to adult. But taking on all that is no easy matter. It is when our mind and body develop at breakneck speed and it can be difficult to make sense of it all.
That’s why it’s a key stage in life: it’s easier for risky behaviour to be adopted here that puts people’s health in danger. Sexual relations can occur without protection that lead to unwanted pregnancies or STD infections. But there is also another danger that usually starts at this time of life: the consumption of drugs.
If we focus on joints, the substance that is smoked in them is hashish. This is a brown-coloured ball- or bar-shaped paste that is prepared from cannabis resin. It is mixed with tobacco and rolled up in cigarette paper for consumption. In general, hashish is consumed because it relaxes people and lowers their inhibitions, which is why it can help improve relations with others.
What can we do if we “detect” our child is smoking joints?
What do you need to bear in mind to prevent burns and their sequelae?
There are different ways of avoiding burns:
With our tips we will try to make your brain secrete hormones called endorphins, which are known as "happiness hormones". They are substances that our bodies naturally produce and are responsible for our quality of life. They will make you experience feelings of joy and well-being, and make the muscular and mental tension that make you feel bad disappear.
This feeling of well-being will contribute to the prevention of possible anxiety/depression and/or the relapse of these disorders. For example, chronic pain often makes people feel depressed, but this hormone contributes to you having less pain, increases your immune system, and therefore helps you feel better and stronger.
These tips will also help you increase your ability to face situations that can and do create discomfort.
1. Exercise
When the body starts doing exercise the level of endorphins increases.
Choose your favourite kind of exercise. If you don't like going to the gym, try walking or running, which will bring you lots of physical and mental benefits without having to spend money. It can also give you a certain sense of freedom.
Diet has a fundamental influence on your mood, for example, if you do not ingest enough protein, it will be harder for you to secrete endorphins.
Enjoy meals and the accompanying sensations (smells, flavours, etc.), company, etc.
Try to sleep at least seven hours a night, which is the amount of time the body and mind require "to repair themselves" and to feel refreshed.
Practise yoga, pilates, relaxation techniques such as guided meditation, mindfulness, visualisation, Jacobson's progressive relaxation technique, chromotherapy, aromatherapy, music therapy, and so on.
Practising these activities removes muscular contractions and causes you to experience a feeling of well-being and profound relaxation.
Expressing your difficult thoughts or feelings will take a weight off and your mood will improve significantly. The caresses and hugs of your loved ones can also help increase your well-being.
Try to see the positive things that surround you and use nice words to convey them. Be grateful.
Learn to forgive and forget, you will have a calmer life without accumulated resentment.
Enjoy the little everyday things, try to escape from routine and boredom. Always leave a door open to new projects.
Think that the unpleasant situation that you may be experiencing is just a momentary obstacle and this will help you to tackle problems with more motivation.
Avoid toxic comments or situations in which negativity predominates (complaints, gossip, etc.).
If there is no-one close by with whom you can offload, starting to write is a good way of freeing yourself of negative thoughts. Express your thoughts and feelings in writing.
The sun is an excellent anti-depressant. Look for sunny places so that your brain can continue secreting the happiness hormone: the beach, the mountains, etc.
Also, observe carefully everything around you in the place you have chosen (the colour of the sea, the clouds, the intense green of the trees, the sound of the waves, the birds...)
If you feel yourself beginning to feel sad or anxious, you can do activities that you know make you feel good when you are emotionally stable.
You may not want to start doing them again right away, but think about the result you obtained when you used to do it. If you liked going to the cinema before and now you don't like it, try to remember how much you enjoyed watching a good film... maybe this will encourage you to try again.
If you're not sure about what you like most and what gives you most satisfaction in life, try different activities such as doing a cooking workshop, gardening, drawing, playing an instrument, dance lessons, singing...
Being part of a group often has good results for keeping you healthy and preventing possible depression. So, travel, walk, go for dinner or to the cinema with a group of people.
Respect the environment, be more supportive, help your neighbour...
For example, signing up for volunteering will increase your self esteem. Helping others brings with it a feeling of physical, emotional and intellectual well-being.
Do something that you like and that makes you feel better. For example, a relaxing massage or a hot shower will cause the nerves of your skin to release endorphins; eat something that you like, walk along the beach or park, sunbathe, if you have a pet, go outside with it, watch a film, start a good book...
It can help keep you company and focus your attention on something else. Animals provide unconditional love and they can be useful in less motivated moments.
Stroking your cat or dog can make you feel very good.
Record all the activities you do throughout the day. It's important to assess the good times in the day and make an effort to change the less good ones.
Smile and laugh, and if you cannot find anything to laugh at, join laughter therapy workshops. Laughter is undoubtedly one of the factors that increases our levels of endorphins.
Laughter makes your soul grow and gives you a simpler life perspective, without overwhelming problems or unpleasant situations.
1. Make a list of reasons to stop smoking.
2. Set a day you want to stop by and get ready to achieve your goal.
3. Tell your friends and family the day you have chosen.
4. Cut down on unnecessary cigarettes.
5. Think of strategies to handle difficult situations.
6. Throw away any tobacco you have.
7. Avoid going to places where there is tobacco smoke.
8. Set yourself a daily challenge of not smoking.
9. Ask for help.
10. Look into pharmacological treatment options
Most reactions to vaccinations are mild and do not last long (pain and redness at the site of injection, a high temperature, etc.). Vaccines are very safe and are subjected to very rigorous controls, at both the research and the manufacturing stage. The authorisation and subsequent marketing of new vaccines are regulated in Europe by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and in Spain by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS). The benefits of vaccines far outweigh their risks.
Thanks to the success of vaccinations, some diseases have been eradicated and others are on the verge of being eliminated. It is, however, very important to continue vaccinating so that such diseases do not reappear. The resurgence of measles in Europe in the last few years is a good example of what can happen when vaccination coverage decreases.
No, the vaccines administered in Catalonia do not contain mercury. Thiomersal is a derivative of mercury that is used as a preservative. The vaccines administered in Catalonia are in single dose form and therefore do not contain the preservative.
Vaccines contain a small amount of aluminium (0.5 mg), which is not damaging to health. It is estimated that we ingest 8 mg of aluminium in our diet on a daily basis without causing us any issues.
There is no connection between autism and vaccines. This false relationship comes from a study that was later shown to be fraudulent. Methodologically correct studies have found no connection between vaccines and autism.
No, the vaccines included in the systematic vaccination schedule protect against common, serious illnesses, and they are administered at the recommended ages and at the ideal intervals to favour a correct immune response. It is a myth that vaccinating small children overloads their immune system or that there are more adverse reactions.
The Systematic Vaccination Schedule is constantly updated to reflect new scientific research and advances related to vaccines. Before a vaccine is included in the Schedule a scientific and financial assessment is done in order to implement the vaccination based on well established criteria.
Here are 19 tips from the Nutritional Support Unit at Vall d'Hebron Hospital to stay in top health during COVID-19 lockdown.
Below are a series of tips relating to healthy habits in terms of exercise, food and drink, leisure and rest.
The foundation for a healthy diet is one which is varied, featuring fruit, vegetables, animal and vegetable protein, cereals, eggs, dairy products and dried fruits and nuts. Processed foods and sugary drinks should only be consumed occasionally and water should be the main drink.
Remember that, as always, a healthy diet should be accompanied by good rest and physical activity:
Although no direct relationship between elder people and the risk of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has been shown, older people suffering from COVID-19 infection are more likely to develop severe complications. This is related to the aging and chronic diseases that this group suffers most often.
In fact, according to the European Society for Geriatric Medicine, the analysis of current data shows that mortality rates in infected patients over the age of 80 are about 15 %; whereas this value decreases to falls to less than 0.5 % in people under the age of 50.
Elderly people, in particular those who are more fragile and with chronic pathologies (respiratory, heart, kidney, or diabetes, among others), must follow strict preventive measures to minimize the risk of infection. In addition to the usual principles, some guidelines can be followed which reduce a possible infection such as:
People or relatives caring for the elderly must maintain a holistic view of the needs of this group. Also, being in constant physical and social contact with the people in charge, they must enhance some of the measures to avoid being a transmission vehicle. Thus, they must be concise in hygiene, especially of the hands, using soap and water or antiseptic solutions, and drying with disposable wipes.
It is also important not to neglect communication. Despite confinement at home and the restriction of visits to the elderly, it is important that socialization is not lost and that the community can be isolated. For this reason, it is advisable to promote non-face-to-face communication channels, such as telephone, video conferencing, WhatsApp or social networks.
In the event that the caregiver has any symptoms related to COVID-19 (cough, fever or general malaise), it is advisable to delegate to another caregiver or family member their responsibilities to prevent infection and consult with the specialist.
In critical times such as these, people can suffer from stress and anxiety due to the powerlessness and/or frustration they feel as a result of the situation. All of this can wreak havoc on very important physiological variables, such as rest and sleep. Following a series of guidelines and measures every day can help avoid this.
Sleeping is essential for many of our body’s physical and mental functions. A good sleep pattern helps us handle stress triggers better, reduces the chances of suffering from ongoing sleep problems, and strengthens our immune system, which is what our body uses to fight off diseases.
Sleep is a complex biological process that helps us assimilate new information, stay healthy, and feel well-rested and strong. But what does “sleeping well” mean, exactly?
Therefore, when we talk about sleeping well, we mean both an adequate quantity of hours and a good quality of sleep.
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