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Cómo Pelear Contra el Cáncer y el Ébola con Nanoparticulas

En la medicina, encontrar una sustancia que ataque a los tumores cancerosos sin destruir el tejido sano que lo rodea ha sido como la búsqueda de la Piedra Filosofal.

A pesar de los remedios focalizados tales como los anticuerpos monoclonales y la cirugía, el cáncer ha logrado eludir un tratamiento discreto e independiente que lo ataque específicamente.

Sin embargo, las nanotecnologías (la manipulación de la materia a escala molecular e incluso atómica para penetrar en las células vivas) prometen abrir un nuevo frente en la lucha contra enfermedades letales tales como el cáncer y el ébola.

De acuerdo con Thomas Webster, presidente de Ingeniería Química en la Universidad Northeastern, en Boston, las investigaciones sobre la nanotecnología médica están cobrando impulso y el mundo de la medicina está empezando a poner atención.

El eje de la tecnología es la capacidad de adherir fármacos, y en algunos casos metales y minerales, a las nanopartículas que a su vez se adherirían a las células cancerosas o a los virus que amenazan la vida.

Tecnología estrella

En uno de los estudios, el equipo de Webster desarrolla métodos para adherir nanopartículas de oro a las células cancerosas. Luego, se calientan las nanopartículas con luz infrarroja para matar a las células cancerosas con el calor, las células sanas pero quedan vivas y puedan seguir funcionando.

"Esta tecnología se ha estado estudiando por la mayor parte de una década, pero estamos buscando formas de mejorarla", dijo Webster a CNN. "Llamamos 'nanoestrellas' a unas que creamos en el laboratorio".

"Una estrella tiene más superficie, así que puede matar a las células cancerosas más rápido que una nanoesfera porque se calienta más rápido".

"Incluso si lleva un fármaco, la estrella tiene una mayor superficie para adherirla, tiene una morfología diferente".

La fuerza del selenio

Sin embargo, los problemas de toxicidad y en particular la forma en la que los riñones y el hígado desechan estas nanopartículas luego de usarse, son objeto de una investigación médica.

Webster dijo que las investigaciones sobre el uso del selenio en nanopartículas (un oligoelemento mineral esencial en la dieta humana) como herramienta microscópica para la lucha contra el cáncer era vía en estudio más reciente.

"El selenio es parte natural de nuestra dieta, fabricamos nanopartículas de selenio que, según vemos (de la misma forma en la que hemos visto con el oro y la luz infrarroja), tienen la capacidad de matar células cancerosas y bacterias sin presentar problemas de toxicidad como ocurre con los antibacterianos como la plata".

Aunque aún no se usa en pruebas con humanos, los ensayos con animales han arrojado resultados prometedores. Encontrar agentes naturales que el cuerpo pueda absorber fácilmente es el siguiente paso en las terapias con nanopartículas.

"Muchos investigadores de biomateriales y de tratamientos contra el cáncer se están emocionando mucho con este enfoque saludable. Es casi como el enfoque de la medicina oriental, estamos buscando nanomateriales naturales, no sintéticos, como el oro y la plata", dijo Webster.

A final de cuentas, las nanotecnologías probablemente se usarán junto con terapias ya existentes, tales como los antibióticos, para que los tratamientos funcionen mejor, explicó.

El "nanofuturo"

Aunque la tecnología de nanopartículas aún tiene muchas investigaciones en el horizonte, las superficies nanoestructuradas ya se están volviendo parte del firmamento médico.

"La Agencia de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Estados Unidos las está aprobando y vemos que hay mejor crecimiento óseo, mejor crecimiento de tejido y la capacidad de reducir las infecciones con estos materiales".

Estos avances, dijo, están ayudando a pacientes aquí y ahora.

"Estamos usando los mismos materiales que estamos implantando en la actualidad: titanio en los implantes de cadera; cloruro de polivinilo en los catéteres, silicona en los implantes de senos. Estamos haciendo mucho para dar nanocaracterísticas a los materiales que podrían impedir la reincidencia de los cánceres".

Explicó que un ámbito exitoso ha sido la implantación de nanocaracterísticas en los catéteres, vehículo común para las infecciones porque los catéteres se reutilizan a menudo.

"Tomamos lo que se está usando actualmente, lo sacamos del anaquel y luego pensamos en una forma de darle nanocaracterísticas; hemos notado mejoras considerables".

"Es una forma maravillosa de dar una solución inmediata a la nanomedicina; así, el público, los científicos y el personal clínico puede ver que la nanomedicina puede ayudar a los pacientes hoy, no dentro de 10 años".

Se percibe un gran avance

Una de las cosas que la nanotecnología está cambiando en la medicina es el sector de los sensores médicos. Webster dijo que las investigaciones sobre la detección temprana de problemas con los implantes era un campo fértil para los expertos en nanotecnología.

Webster dijo que aunque los avances no alcanzan a parecerse a la trama de Presa (la novela de ficción especulativa de Michael Crichton, en la que los nanorobots vagaban de forma autónoma dentro de los pacientes buscando problemas médicos), no falta mucho para que existan nanomateriales implantados que puedan controlar eventos biológicos.

"Estamos a punto de emprender un gran esfuerzo en términos de desarrollo de sensores con nanomateriales que podrán hacer eso", dijo.

"Entre más pequeño sea el material, habrá menores afectaciones adversas en los eventos que tratas de medir. Creo que es aquí en donde esta tecnología promete algo real: habrá sensores en endoprótesis vasculares, en marcapasos, en implantes de cadera".

(CNN.com)

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Alcohol's Effects on the Body

Don't abuse by drinking alcohol or the alcohol will kill you.

Alcohol's Effects on the Body

Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health.  Here’s how alcohol can affect your body:

Brain:

Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways, and can affect the way the brain looks and works. These disruptions can change mood and behavior, and make it harder to think clearly and move with coordination.  

Heart:

Drinking a lot over a long time or too much on a single occasion can damage the heart, causing problems including:

-Cardiomyopathy – Stretching and drooping of heart muscle

-Arrhythmias – Irregular heart beat

-Stroke

-High blood pressure  

Research also shows that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may protect healthy adults from developing coronary heart disease.

Liver:

Heavy drinking takes a toll on the liver, and can lead to a variety of problems and liver inflammations including:

Steatosis, or fatty liver, Alcoholic hepatitis, Fibrosis, Cirrhosis.

Pancreas:

Alcohol causes the pancreas to produce toxic substances that can eventually lead to pancreatitis, a dangerous inflammation and swelling of the blood vessels in the pancreas that prevents proper digestion. 

Cancer:

Drinking too much alcohol can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including cancers of the:

Mouth, Esophagus, Throat, Liver, Breast.

Immune System:

Drinking too much can weaken your immune system, making your body a much easier target for disease.  Chronic drinkers are more liable to contract diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis than people who do not drink too much.  Drinking a lot on a single occasion slows your body’s ability to ward off infections – even up to 24 hours after getting drunk.

Drinking too much alcohol while you are driving your vehicle can cost your own life or cost the lives of an innocent person.

For mor information visit http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/alcohols-effects-body 

Alcohol Use and Your Health

Drinking too much can harm your health. Excessive alcohol use led to approximately 88,000 deaths and 2.5 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) each year in the United States from 2006 – 2010, shortening the lives of those who died by an average of 30 years.1,2 Further, excessive drinking was responsible for 1 in 10 deaths among working-age adults aged 20-64 years. The economic costs of excessive alcohol consumption in 2006 were estimated at $223.5 billion, or $1.90 a drink.

What is a "drink"?

In the United States, a standard drink contains 0.6 ounces (14.0 grams or 1.2 tablespoons) of pure alcohol. Generally, this amount of pure alcohol is found in:

12-ounces of beer (5% alcohol content).

8-ounces of malt liquor (7% alcohol content).

5-ounces of wine (12% alcohol content).

1.5-ounces of 80-proof (40% alcohol content) distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, whiskey).

What is excessive drinking?

Excessive drinking includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, and any drinking by pregnant women or people younger than age 21.

Binge drinking, the most common form of drinking, is defined as consuming

For women, 4 or more drinks during a single occasion.

For men, 5 or more drinks during a single occasion.

Heavy drinking is defined as consuming

For women, 8 or more drinks per week.

For men, 15 or more drinks per week.

Most people who drink excessively are not alcoholics or alcohol dependent.

What is moderate drinking?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines moderate drinking as no more than 1 drink per day for women and no more than 2 drinks per day for men. However, there are some persons who should not drink any alcohol, including those who are:

Pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

Taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that may cause harmful reactions when mixed with alcohol.

Younger than age 21.

Recovering from alcoholism or are unable to control the amount they drink.

Suffering from a medical condition that may be worsened by alcohol.

Driving, planning to drive, or participating in other activities requiring skill, coordination, and alertness.

In addition, no one should start drinking or drink more based on potential health benefits. By adhering to the Dietary Guidelines, you can reduce the risk of harm to yourself or others.

Short-Term Health Risks

Excessive alcohol use has immediate effects that increase the risk of many harmful health conditions. These are most often the result of binge drinking and include the following:

Injuries, such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, drownings, and burns.

Violence, including homicide, suicide, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence.

Alcohol poisoning, a medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels.

Risky sexual behaviors, including unprotected sex or sex with multiple partners. These behaviors can result in unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

Miscarriage and stillbirth or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) among pregnant women.

Long-Term Health Risks

Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems including:

-High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems.

-Cancer of the breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and colon.

-Learning and memory problems, including dementia and poor school performance.

-Mental health problems, including depression and anxiety.

-Social problems, including lost productivity, family problems, and unemployment.

-Alcohol dependence, or alcoholism.

-By not drinking too much, you can reduce the risk of these short- and long-term health risks.

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For more information visit http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm 

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How to Meditate? What is Meditation? What Meditation means?

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What is meditation?

There are many things in life that are beyond our control. However, it is possible to take responsibility for our own states of mind – and to change them for the better. According to Buddhism this is the most important thing we can do, and Buddhism teaches that it is the only real antidote to our own personal sorrows, and to the anxieties, fears, hatreds, and general confusions that beset the human condition.

Meditation is a means of transforming the mind. Buddhist meditation practices are techniques that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things. By engaging with a particular meditation practice you learn the patterns and habits of your mind, and the practice offers a means to cultivate new, more positive ways of being. With regular work and patience these nourishing, focused states of mind can deepen into profoundly peaceful and energised states of mind. Such experiences can have a transformative effect and can lead to a new understanding of life.

Over the millennia countless meditation practices have been developed in the Buddhist tradition. All of them may be described as ‘mind-trainings’, but they take many different approaches. The foundation of all of them, however, is the cultivation of a calm and positive state of mind.

What are the Benefits of Meditation?

I’ve been meditating twice a day for the past 9 years because I enjoy it. It may seem strange, but I feel happiest when sitting in perfect silence. The experience is difficult to express in words. It is akin to the “peace that passeth understanding”. It is also true that every meditation is not the same. Sometimes meditation is a struggle to control the mind, while at other times it feels effortless.

These are some of the benefits of meditation:

Improved concentration – A clear mind makes you more productive, especially in creative disciplines like writing.

Less bothered by little things – Do you sometimes allow yourself to get upset by little things? It is the nature of the mind to magnify small things into serious problems. Meditation helps us detach. We learn to live in the here and now, rather than worrying about the past or future. We do not worry about meaningless things, but see the bigger picture.

Better Health – There have been numerous studies pointing to the health benefits of meditation. The reason is that meditation reduces stress levels and alleviates anxiety. If we can reduce stress, many health benefits follow.

Some benefits: 

1. Gain Inner Peace.

2. Decreased blood pressure and hypertension.

3. Lower cholesterol levels.

4. More efficient oxygen use by the body.

5. Increased production of the anti-aging hormone DHEA.

6. Restful sleep.

7. Cure insomnia.

8. Increase Your Self-Awareness.

9. Makes You Grounded and Calmer.

10. Increases Your Consciousness.

11. Source of Inspiration.

12. Rejuvenates You.

13. Increases Your Spiritual Connection.

14. Increase Your Fulfillment of Life.

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15. Lowers high blood pressure.

16. Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks.

17. Decreases any tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems.

18. Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior.

19. Improves the immune system.

20. Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner source of energy.

21. Emotional stability improves.

22. Creativity increases.

23. Happiness increases.

24. Intuition develops.

25. Gain clarity and peace of mind.

26. Problems become smaller.

27. Meditation sharpens the mind by gaining focus and expands through relaxation.

28. A sharp mind without expansion causes tension, anger and frustration.

29. An expanded consciousness without sharpness can lead to lack of action/progress.

30. The balance of a sharp mind and an expanded consciousness brings perfection.

How to get the benefits?

To experience the benefits of meditation, regular practice is necessary. It takes only a few minutes every day. Once imbibed into the daily routine, meditation becomes the best part of your day!

Meditation is like a seed. When you cultivate a seed with love, the more it blossoms. Similarly, the sapling of consciousness is within you. It needs to be nurtured with simple meditation techniques. Some palm trees yield in three years, some in ten years. And those that aren’t nurtured - never yield! They simply exist.

Busy people from all backgrounds are grateful to pause and enjoy a refreshing few minutes of meditation each day. Dive deep into yourself and enrich your life.

Knowledge of Self – Meditation enables us to have a deeper understanding of our inner self. Through meditation we can gain a better understanding of our life’s purpose.

How to Meditate?

The goal of meditation is to focus and quiet your mind, eventually reaching a higher level of awareness and inner calm. It may come as a surprise to learn that you can meditate anywhere and at any time, allowing yourself to access a sense of tranquility and peace no matter what's going on around you. This article will introduce you to the basics of meditation, allowing you to begin your journey on the path of enlightenment.

1. Choose a peaceful environment: Meditation should be practiced somewhere calming and peaceful. This will enable you to focus exclusively on the task at hand and avoid bombarding your mind with outside stimuli. Try to find somewhere that you will not be interrupted for the duration of your meditation - whether it's five minutes or half an hour. The space does not need to be very large - a walk-in closet or even your office can be used for meditation, as long as it's somewhere private.

For those new to meditation, it's especially important to avoid any external distractions. Turn off TV sets, the phone or other noisy appliances. If you play music, choose calm, repetitive and gentle tunes, so as not to break your concentration. Another option is to turn on a small water fountain - the sound of running water can be extremely calming.

Understand that the meditation space does not need to be completely silent, so there should be no need to reach for the earplugs. The sound of a lawnmower running or the dog barking next door shouldn't prevent effective meditation. In fact, being aware of these noises but not letting them dominate your thoughts is an important component of successful meditation.

Meditating outside works for many meditators. As long as you don't sit near a busy roadway or another source of loud noise, you can find peace under a tree or sitting upon some lush grass in a favorite corner of the garden.

2. Wear comfortable clothes: One of the major goals of meditation is to calm the mind and block out external factors - however, this can be difficult if you feel physically uncomfortable due to tight or restrictive clothing. Try to wear loose clothing during meditation practice and make sure to remove your shoes.

Wear a sweater or cardigan if you plan on meditating someplace cool. If you don't, the sensation of being cold will consume your thoughts and you will be tempted to cut your practice short.

If you are in the office, or somewhere that you can't easily change your clothes, do your best to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Take off your shoes and jacket, open the collar of your shirt or blouse and remove your belt.

3. Decide how long you want to meditate: Before you begin, you should decide how long you are going to meditate. While many seasoned meditators recommend twenty minute sessions twice a day, beginners can start out doing as little as five minutes, once a day.

You should also try to meditate at the same time each day - whether it's 15 minutes first thing in the morning, or five minutes on your lunch hour. Whatever time you choose, try to make meditation an unshakable part of your daily routine.

Once you have decided on a time frame, try to stick to it. Don't just give up because you feel like it isn't working - it will take time and practice to achieve successful meditation - right now, the most important thing is to keep trying.

Although you will want to keep track of your meditation time, it is not beneficial to be constantly checking your watch. Think about setting a gentle alarm to alert you when your practice is up, or time your practice to end with a certain event - such as your partner getting out of bed, or the sun hitting a certain spot on the wall.

4. Stretch out: Meditation involves sitting in one spot for a certain period of time, so it is important to minimize any tension or tightness before you begin. Doing a couple of minutes of light stretching can really help to loosen you up and prepare both your body and mind for meditation. It will also prevent you from focusing on any sore spots instead of relaxing your mind.

Remember to stretch your neck and shoulders, especially if you've been sitting in front of a computer, and don't forget your lower back. Stretching out your legs, particularly those on the inner thigh, can be helpful when meditating in the lotus position.

More information on specific stretching techniques can be found here.

5. Sit in a comfortable position: As stated above, it is very important that you are comfortable while you meditate, which is why finding the best position for you is essential. Traditionally, meditation is practiced by sitting on a cushion on the ground, in a lotus, or half-lotus position. Unless your legs, hips, and low back are very flexible, lotus postures tend to bow your low back and prevent you from balancing your torso around your spine. Choose a posture that allows you to be balanced tall and straight.

However, you can also sit without crossing your legs, on a cushion, chair, or meditation bench. Your pelvis needs to be tilted forwards enough for your spine to be centered over the two bony bits in your butt, the spots that bear your weight. To tilt your pelvis into the right position, sit on the forward edge of a thick cushion, or place something about 3 or 4 inches (7.6 or 10.2 cm) thick under the back legs of a chair. Meditation benches are usually built with a tilted seat. If not, put something under it to tilt it forward between a half inch and an inch. The most important thing is that you are comfortable, relaxed, and your torso is balanced so that your spine supports all of your weight from the waist up.

Tilt your pelvis forward. Then, starting from your bottom, stack up the vertebrae in your spine, so that they are balanced one on top of another and support the whole weight of your torso, neck, and head. It requires practice to find the position that allows you to relax your whole torso almost completely, only slight effort being used to maintain your balance. Whenever you feel tension, relax the area. If you can't relax it without slumping, check the alignment of your posture and seek to re-balance your torso so that area can relax.

The traditional hand placement involves resting your hands in your lap, palms facing upward, with your right hand on top of your left. However, your can also just rest your hands on your knees or leave them hanging down by your side - whichever you prefer.

6. Close your eyes: Meditation can be performed with the eyes open or closed, however as a beginner it may be best to first try meditating with your eyes closed. This will block out any external visual stimulation and prevent you from becoming distracted as you focus on calming your mind. Once you have grown accustomed to meditation, you can try practicing with your eyes open. This can be helpful if you find you are either falling asleep or concentrating too hard with your eyes closed, or if you are experiencing disturbing mental images (which happens to a small proportion of people).

When your keep your eyes open, you will need to keep them "soft" - that is, not focused on anything in particular. However, you don't want to go into a trance-like state either - the goal is to feel relaxed but alert.

7. Follow your breathing: The most basic and universal of all meditation techniques, breathing meditation is a great place to start your practice. Pick a spot above your navel and focus on that spot with your mind. Become aware of the rising and falling of your abdomen as you breathe in and out. Don't make a conscious effort to change your breathing patterns, just breathe normally. Try to focus on your breathing and only your breathing. Don't think about your breathing or pass any sort of judgment of it (e.g. that breath was shorter than the last one), just attempt to know it and be aware of it.

Some mental images which might help you include: imagining a coin sitting on the spot above your navel, rising and falling with your breath; imagining a buoy floating in the ocean, bobbing up and down with the swell and lull of your breathing; or imagining a lotus flower sitting in your belly, unfurling its petals with every intake of breath.

Don't worry if your mind starts to wander - you are a beginner and, like anything, becoming good at meditation takes practice. Just make an effort to refocus your mind on your breathing and try to think of nothing else. Drown out the chatter and attempt to clear your mind.

8. Repeat a mantra: Mantra meditation is another common form of meditation, which involves repeating a mantra (a sound, word or phrase) over and over, until you silence the mind and enter a deep meditative state. The mantra can be anything you choose, as long as it is easy to remember.

Some good mantras to start out with include words like one, peace, calm, tranquil, and silence. If you want to use more traditional mantras, you can use the word "Om" which symbolizes omnipresent consciousness, or the phrase "Sat, Chit, Ananda" which means "Existence, Consciousness, Bliss". In Sanskrit, the word mantra means "instrument of the mind". The mantra is an instrument which creates vibrations in the mind, allowing you to disconnect from your thoughts and enter a deeper state of consciousness. Silently repeat the mantra over and over to yourself as you meditate, allowing the word or phrase to whisper through your mind. Don't worry if your mind wanders off, just refocus your attention and return to repeating the word. As you enter a deeper level of awareness and consciousness, it may become unnecessary to continue repeating the mantra.

9. Concentrate on a simple visual object: In a similar way to using a mantra, you can use a simple visual object to fill your mind and allow you to reach a level of deeper consciousness. This is a form of open-eye meditation, which many people find easier when they have something to focus their gaze on.

The visual object can be anything you wish, though many people find the flame of a lit candle particularly pleasant. Other possible objects include crystals, flowers, and pictures or statues of divine beings, such as the Buddha.

Place the object at eye level, so you don't need to strain your head and neck to view it. Gaze at it and nothing else, until your peripheral vision starts to dim and the object consumes your vision. Once you are focused entirely on the object, with no other stimuli reaching your brain, you should feel a sense of profound serenity.

10. Practice visualization: Visualization is another popular meditation technique, which involves creating a peaceful place in your mind and exploring it, until you reach a state of complete calm. The place can be anywhere you like - however, it should not be entirely real, it should be unique and personalized for you.

The place you visualize could be a warm, sandy beach, a flower-filled meadow, a quiet forest or even a comfortable sitting room with a roaring fire. Whatever place you choose, allow it to be your sanctuary.

Once you have entered your sanctuary, allow yourself to explore. There's no need to "create" your surroundings, they are already there. Allow them to come to the forefront of your mind.

Take in the sights, sounds and scents of your surroundings - feel the fresh breeze against your face, or the heat of the flames warming your body. Enjoy the space for as long as you wish, allowing it to naturally expand and become more tangible. When you are ready to leave, take a few deep breaths, then open your eyes.

Know that you can come back to this same place the next time you meditate to visualization, or you can simply create a new space. Any space you create will be unique to you and a reflection of your individual personality.

11. Do a body scan: Doing a body scan involves focusing on each individual body part in turn and consciously relaxing it. It is a simple meditation technique which allows you to relax the mind as you relax the body.

Close your eyes and pick a starting point on your body, usually the toes. Concentrate on whatever sensations you can feel in your toes, and make a conscious effort to relax any contracted muscles and release any tension or tightness. Once the toes are fully relaxed, move on to your feet and repeat the relaxation process.

Continue along your body, moving upwards from your feet to your calves, knees, thighs, buttocks, hips, abdomen, chest, back, shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, neck, face, ears and top of your head. Take as long as you want.

Once you have completed the relaxation of each individual body part, focus on your body as a whole and enjoy the sensation of calmness and looseness you have achieved. Focus on your breathing for several minutes before coming out of your meditation practice.[7]

12. Try heart chakra meditation: The heart chakra is one of seven chakras, or energy centers, located within the body. The heart chakra is located in the center of the chest and is associated with love, compassion, peace and acceptance. Heart chakra meditation involves getting in touch with these feelings and sending them out into the world.

To begin, close your eyes and rub the palms of your hands together to create warmth and energy. Then, place your right hand on the center of your chest, over your heart chakra, and place the left hand on top.

Take a deep breath and as you exhale, say the word "yum", which is the vibration associated with the heart chakra. As you do this, imagine a glowing green energy radiating from your chest and into your palms.

This green energy is love, life and whatever other positive emotions you are feeling at that moment. When you are ready, take your hands from your chest and allow the energy to escape from your palms, sending your love to your loved ones and the world.

Feel your body from the inside. Can you feel the energy field in your body, especially in your arms and legs? If you don't feel it, it's fine. But think: How are we able to move different parts of the body? It's the energy field that flows in our body. Focusing your attention on that energy field will not only help you stay in the present but also will help you connect with your Being and flow of life in you.

13. Try walking meditation: Walking meditation is alternate form of meditation which involves observing the movement of the feet and becoming aware of your body's connection to the earth. If you plan on performing long, seated meditation sessions, it is a good idea to break them up up with some walking meditation.

Choose a quiet location to practice your walking meditation, with as few distractions as possible. The space doesn't need to be very large, but you should be able to walk at least seven paces in a straight line before needing to turn around. Remove your shoes, if possible.

Holding your head up with your gaze directed straight ahead, and your hands clasped together in front of you. Take a slow, deliberate step with your right foot. Forget about any sensations or feelings in the foot and try to concentrate on the movement itself. After taking the first step, stop for a moment before taking the next. Only one foot should be moving at any given time.

When you reach the end of your walking path, stop completely, with your feet together. Then, pivot on the right foot and turn around. Continue walking in the opposite direction, using the same slow, deliberate movements as before.

While practicing walking meditation, try to focus on the movement of the feet and nothing else, in the same way that you focus on the rising and falling of your breath during breathing meditation. Try to clear your mind and become aware of the connection between your foot and the earth below.

14. Practice mindfulness in your everyday life: Meditation doesn't have to be limited to strictly defined practice sessions, you can also practice mindfulness throughout your day to day life.

For example, in moments of stress, try to take a few seconds to focus solely on your breathing and empty your mind of any negative thoughts or emotions.

You can also practice mindfulness while you eat, becoming aware of the food and of the sensations you experience as you eat. No matter what actions you perform in your day to day life, whether it's sitting at a computer or sweeping the floor, try to become more aware of your body's movements and how you feel in the present moment. This is living mindfully.

15. Follow a healthy lifestyle: A healthy lifestyle can contribute to more effective and beneficial meditation, so try to eat healthily, exercise and get enough sleep. You should also avoid watching too much television, or drinking or smoking before meditation, as these activities can numb the mind and prevent you from achieving the level of concentration necessary for successful meditation.

16. Read spiritual books: Though not for everyone, some people find that reading spiritual books and sacred writings can help them to further understand meditation and inspire them to strive for inner peace and spiritual understanding.

Some good books to start with include A Profound Mind: Cultivating Wisdom in Everyday Life by the Dalai Lama, The Nature of Personal Reality by Jane Roberts, A new earth by Eckhart tolle and One-Minute Mindfulness by Donald Altman.

If you wish, you can pick out any nuggets of wisdom that resonate with you from any spiritual or sacred texts and reflect on them during your next meditation session.

17. Take a guided meditation class: If you are unsure about where to begin when it comes to meditating at home, it may be a good idea to take a guided meditation class with an experienced teacher first. Meditation classes exist for most types of meditation, but you could also try going on a spiritual retreat where you will get a chance to sample different types of meditation and find out what works best for you.

18. Try to meditate at the same time every day: It is important that you make an effort to do your meditation practice at the same time each day. This way, the meditation will quickly become a part of your everyday routine and you will feel its benefits much more profoundly.

Early in the morning is a good time to meditate, before your mind becomes consumed with the stresses and worries of the day. It is not a good idea to meditate directly after eating though, as you may feel uncomfortable and this will interfere with your concentration.

19. Understand that meditation is a journey: The purpose of meditation is to calm the mind, achieve inner peace and, eventually, reach a higher spiritual dimension, often referred to simply as being. However, it is important to realize that it may take years of practice to achieve the level of awareness or higher consciousness experienced by yogis and monks. This does not matter. Meditation is a journey, akin to climbing a mountain, where every step along the path of enlightenment brings you closer to the summit. When starting off, you shouldn't be too concerned with the quality of the meditation itself. As long as you feel calmer, happier and more at peace at the end of your practice, you will know that your meditation was successful.

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¿Veneno del escorpión contra el cáncer?

¿Veneno del escorpión contra el cáncer?

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{La realidad de todo es que para todo mal de salud existe una solución, remedio y cura, todo en nuestra madre naturaleza. Cognitio Verum.}

Cerca del 40% de los medicamentos clínicamente aprobados se derivan de toxinas producidas por plantas o animales como una forma de defensa. Recientemente el veneno del escorpión se ha considerado una potencial fuente de nuevos medicamentos debido a que contiene una mezcla de químicos llamados péptidos, los cuales pueden causar la muerte celular. Si se logran dirigir a las células cancerosas, podrían destruir los tumores.

Estas toxinas pueden tener efectos muy potentes. Por ejemplo, un péptido conocido como TSAP 1 proveniente del escorpión amarillo brasileño (Tityus serrulatus) presenta propiedades tanto antimicrobianas como anticancerígenas. Sin embargo, el aprovechamiento de los péptidos en la medicina ha representado un reto debido a que atacan tanto a las células dañinas como sanas.

Uno de los métodos para controlar este tipo de toxicidad es la nanotecnología, mediante la cual se crean vehículos especialmente diseñados para liberar los fármacos exclusivamente en los tejidos no deseados del cuerpo.

Un equipo de investigadores liderado por Dipanjan Pan, de la Universidad de Illinois en Estados Unidos, ha creado cápsulas esféricas que transportan la toxina del veneno de escorpión TsAP-1. Esta toxina encapsulada aumenta diez veces la eficacia de los medicamentos contra el cáncer de mama.

Si bien este tratamiento funciona contra las células causantes del cáncer de mama, se podría modificar para combatir otros tipos de cáncer. Su estudio, publicado en Chemical Communications, es un claro ejemplo de cómo los compuestos naturales pueden ayudar a combatir las enfermedades.

El Chakra, conoce como activarlo de la manera correcta y segura...

La mejor manera de conectarnos con nuestro ser, nuestra energía, con el universo.

1. PRIMER CHAKRA (CHAKRA RAÍZ – MULADAHRA):

COLOR: Rojo.

ALIMENTOS: Proteínas, carnes, pescados, vinos y guisos muy condimentados.

CONSECUENCIAS DE SU MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO:

- Sentimiento de desarraigo.

-Miedo a enfrentarse con la vida diaria.

- Sentimientos de culpa.

- Timidez.

- Falta de concentración.

- Despiste (ser distraído).

- Desconfianza.

- Dificultad para decir que no.

- Excesivo apego a las posesiones o bienes materiales.

EJERCICIOS PARA ACTIVAR O DESBLOQUEAR ESTE CHAKRA:

- Ejercicios aeróbicos (para nuestro sistema respiratorio y circulatorio) y anaeróbicos (para nuestros músculos y huesos).

- Caminar (a ser posible descalzos sobre la arena o el césped).

- Sentados, flexionar el tronco hasta cogernos las puntas de los pies.

- Cualquier ejercicios de danza o baile (solo o acompañado).

- Correr.

- Saltar en el sitio, flexionando las rodillas al caer sintiendo la toma de tierra.

- Realizar actividades que potencien nuestra autoconfianza.

- Confiar en nuestro cuerpo y mimar a nuestro niño interior.

2. SEGUNDO CHAKRA (CHAKRA SEXUAL – SVADHISTHANA):

COLOR: Naranja.

ALIMENTOS: Líquidos.

CONSECUENCIAS  DE SU MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO:

- Miedo al disfrute.

- Aberraciones sexuales.

- Desprecio del sexo.

- Represiones de cualquier tipo de placer.

- Bloqueos energéticos que coartan o limitan la expresión libre de nuestra personalidad.

EJERCICIOS PARA ACTIVAR O DESBLOQUEAR ESTE CHAKRA:

- Todos los ejercicios relacionados con el movimiento y rotación de caderas, con el contacto y con el agua.

- Bailes y danzas de caderas como merengue, salsa, danza del vientre, etc.

- Natación, baños, duchas, jacuzzi, saunas.

- Relaciones sexuales.

- Ser consciente de tus emociones y sin reprimirlas porque son energía que quiere salir de tu cuerpo y expresarse.

- Descubre las represiones que te han enseñado desde niño, desinhíbete, libérate y disfruta.

3. TERCER CHAKRA (PLEXO SOLAR – MANIPURA):

COLOR: Amarillo.

ALIMENTOS: Hidratos de carbono, féculas.

CONSECUENCIAS DE SU MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO:

- Enfermedades del aparato digestivo.

- Acidez y úlceras.

- Exceso de peso centrado en un abdomen grueso.

- Fatiga crónica.

- Adicciones a estimulantes.

- Sentimiento de inferioridad, sensación de inseguridad y falta de confianza.

- Sensación de culpabilidad.

- Insatisfacción con lo que sientes, eres o haces.

- Egoísmo.

- Adicción al poder.

- Encerrarse en sí mismo y mostrarse frío, calculador y normalmente de mal humor.

- A pesar de tener abundancia en lo material, nos sentimos desconectados e insatisfechos.

- Percepción de que nos hace falta algo que nos impide ser felices y sentirnos plenos.

EJERCICIOS PARA ACTIVAR O DESBLOQUEAR ESTE CHAKRA:

- Hacer jogging.

- Hacer sentadillas.

- El arco: Tumbado boca abajo, sujeta por detrás los tobillos con las manos y haz algunos balanceos.

- Descargar tensiones: Con una almohada o con el objeto que creas conveniente, incluso con los pies o las manos, golpea en la cama liberando la cólera, la rabia o la ira cuando lo creas necesario.

- Cambia algún hábito que te aburra..

- Rompe las rutinas e inercias que te bloquean.

4. CUARTO CHAKRA (CHAKRA DEL CORAZÓN – ANAHATA):

COLOR: Rosa o verde.

: Los vegetales. El oxígeno y el prana del aire que respiramos. Té verde.

CONSECUENCIAS DE SU MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO:

- Enfermedades cardíacas y respiratorias.

- Incapacidad para amar.

- Aislamiento, desconexión y egoísmo.

EJERCICIOS PARA ACTIVAR O DESBLOQUEAR ESTE CHAKRA:

- Ejercicios respiratorios del Pranayama combinados con los bandhas (llaves energéticas) para manipular el aliento.

- Respiración completa: Inicia la respiración nasal comenzando por el abdomen, pecho y clavículas; luego espira lentamente en el mismo orden, expulsando bien todo el aire.

- Respiración ígnea: Realiza series de varias respiraciones abdominales con el diafragma expandiendo y contrayendo el abdomen.

- Aperturas pectorales de todo tipo: tumbados con un apoyo en la espalda (almohada, brazo de un sillón, etc) arquear la columna vertebral lo máximo posible visualizando cómo se abre nuestro chakra corazón.

- Ayuda a alguien todos los días.

- Si odias a alguien, deja de hacerlo y envíale amorosamente tu perdón y tu amor.

QUINTO CHAKRA (CHAKRA DE LA GARGANTA – VISHUDHA):

COLOR: Azul turquesa claro y brillante.

ALIMENTOS: Frutas.

CONSECUENCIAS DE SU MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO:

- Afecciones de la garganta.

- Problemas de voz.

- Irritación de las cuerdas vocales.

- Problemas de comunicación.

- Temor a hablar por miedo a meter la pata.

- Necesidad continua de hablar sin parar, charlatanería.

- Problemas con la glándula tiroides.

EJERCICIOS PARA ACTIVAR O DESBLOQUEAR ESTE CHAKRA:

- Pronunciación repetida y sistemática de mantras, especialmente el mantra OM.

- Abrir la boca todo lo que puedas y sacar la lengua extendiendo al máximo todos los músculos de la cara y del cuello, a la vez emite en voz alta el sonido HAM o cualquier otro que prefieras, manteniendo esta posición por lo menos 30 segundos y repitiéndola 3 veces.

- Giros del cuello y movimientos del mismo en todos los sentidos.

- Grita con fuerza los sonidos que te apetezcan en un sitio donde no molestes a nadie.

- Cualquier tipo de cantos y ejercicios de vocalización.

6. SEXTO CHAKRA (CHAKRA DEL TERCER OJO – AJNA): 

COLOR: Violeta.

ALIMENTOS: Frutas de color azulado oscuro: frambuesas, moras, arándanos, zumo de uva, vino tinto, etc.

CONSECUENCIAS DE SU MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO:

– Estados de confusión mental.

– Alucinaciones.

– Trastornos psicológicos relacionados con la visión.

– Problemas de la vista.

– Dolores de cabeza relacionados con la visión.

EJERCICIOS PARA ACTIVAR O DESBLOQUEAR ESTE CHAKRA:

- Masajear los ojos con los párpados cerrados y las cejas utilizando las yemas de los dedos.

- Masajear circularmente las sienes y alrededor de los ojos.

- Visualizar formas geométricas simples.

- Meditar con el símbolo ANTAHKARANA.

- Realizar meditaciones guiadas.

7. SEPTIMO CHAKRA (CHAKRA CORONA – SAHASRARA):

COLOR: Blanco y oro.

ALIMENTOS: Ninguno. Se relaciona con el ayuno. Se puede activar mediante el uso de incienso o hierbas aromáticas.

CONSECUENCIAS DE SU MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO:

- Actitud de sabelotodo y de tener siempre la razón.

- Dominar y manipular a los demás para que adopten su postura o hagan lo que ellos quieren.

- Actitud de prepotencia.

- Dificultad para pensar de forma autónoma, siempre buscando el apoyo de los demás para hacer las cosas.

- Fe ciega en los dogmas establecidos (patrones sociales, religiosos, familiares, etc.)

- Rigidez en los sistemas de creencias.

- Estrechez mental “Si no lo veo, no lo creo”.

- Dificultad de concentración y dispersión mental.

- Valores orientados al materialismo, con olvido e incluso desprecio por todo lo espiritual.

- Expansión del EGO.

EJERCICIOS PARA ACTIVAR O DESBLOQUEAR ESTE CHAKRA:

- Cualquier tipo de meditación y de oración.

- Tumbados de espaldas, elevar las piernas y la espalda, apoyados en los codos que sujetan la cintura.

- Sentado con la espalda recta concentra tu atención en el “vacío mental” o “mente en blanco” como mínimo 20 minutos, preferiblemente con ayuda de un mantra.

SONIDOS PARA ACTIVAR LAS CHAKRAS

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EzlE2h5E5oo

Fuente: http://rolypolanco.blogspot.com.es/2013/04/activar-los-chakras.html