The summer… alphabet.

I loveand take care of my body, especially now in summer
I putsunscreen on my face and body
Iregularly fillmy glass with water-tea-natural juice
A dietrich in fruits, vegetables, small and light meals are ideal for the summer
Pregnancy+ summer = hydration + selected and healthy diet!
Getting hotmeans that my body loses water and electrolytes that need to be replenished.
Sun: do not expose myself to direct sunlight, especially at midday
Wantmore freshness?Go for iced water and tea. Soft drinks will dehydrate you
Sweat: Sweat consists of water, minerals, fatty acids, etc. Let’s make up for it properly.

Summer: our diet plays an important role in order to spend it giving health to our body
Lessfood and smaller portions of food is ideal for the good health of our body in the summer
Portions: size matters! Let’s consult the tables or the expert
Wateris the most important component of the human body. It makes up about 60% of our body weight and is involved in all physiological functions of the body
Summer againguys! On hot summer days, children sweat much more and play incessantly, despite the high temperatures. During this period they need more attention and proper hydration.
Allour meals should be small and light
Attention toelderly people taking medication!
Askyour doctor about the dosages of some medicines that need to be changed in the summer
Spicy and fatty saucesare best avoided in the summer
Whatif we stay in the city? Smile and optimism!
Sleep: it is essential! It will rest us to welcome the winter
Fruitsand vegetables should dominate the summer diet
Relaxationand swimming and exercise will help the good health of our body
Look forsmall, happy and unforgettable summer moments-escapes
Have a niceand good summer for all of us, in the city or in the countryside!

Yagos Tsikkinis
Pathologist

Athena Greka
Pathologist

USEFUL TIPS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION

According to the European Society of Cardiology guidelines for cardiovascular prevention, the following non-pharmaceutical measures are particularly effective in protecting cardiovascular health:
– Maintaining body weight at normal levels, as reflected in a body mass index (the ratio of weight divided by height squared) ranging from 20 – 25 kg/m2. Also, the waist circumference should be less than 94 and 80 cm, respectively in men and women.
– Salt consumption of up to a maximum of 5 g (one small teaspoon per day).

– Eating foods containing high amounts of fibre and avoiding fatty foods. Give priority to wholegrain products, vegetables, fruit and fish.
– Intense physical activity (walking, jogging, cycling or swimming are considered the most beneficial types of exercise) for 2.5 – 5 hours per week or 30 – 60 minutes per day
more days of the week.
– Avoiding and/or stopping smoking, not just reducing the number of cigarettes. There is relatively recent evidence that smoking even 1 cigarette
daily for a long time, can have damaging effects on the cardiovascular system.

Source: 2016 European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice.

Dimitris Gr. Hatzis
Cardiologist, Clinical Hypertension Specialist (ESH)
Research Associate / Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine
European University Cyprus
Doctor of the University of Athens

Summer gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the intestine due to the entry and growth of pathogenic microbes in the gastrointestinal tract. Gastroenteritis is particularly common in summer because high temperatures favour the multiplication of infectious agents in food. General traveller’s gastroenteritis is a common gastroenteritis that occurs during or immediately after travelling.

Tips for avoiding gastroenteritis in the summer.

4 key prevention measures:
1. Do not neglect good hand and food washing before eating.
2. Food must be protected from flies and insects.
3. Food from street vendors, unpasteurised dairy products, drinks of dubious origin, water and ice cubes should not be consumed.
4. Fruit should be peeled when travelling and not eaten with the peel on.

Theodoros Tsigris MD,CD,RD
Pathologist – Clinical Nutritionist
Member of the World Obesity Federation (WOF)
Member of the Hellenic Medical Society of Obesity (H.M.S.O.)
Member of the European Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ESLM)
Certified member of S.C.O.P.E (U.K)
Specialist Certification of Obesity Professional Education