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THE MAIN BENEFITS OF SUNLIGHT PREVENTS KIDNEY AND URINARY DISEASE By activating your blood circulation, the sun improves your kidney functions and stimulates the elimination of liquids. By acting on the assimilation of minerals, sunlight can prevent the recurrence of kidney stones. HAS AN ANTIBACTERIAL ACTION Many bacteria lose their ability to reproduce when exposed to ultravio- let radiation, as a result of which they lose their vitality and die. When we expose ourselves to the sun, this anti-bacterial action occurs directly on the skin. Moreover, there is an indirect antibiotic effect as sunlight increases the amount of immune cells in the blood. IT IS AN ANTIDEPRESSANT Sunlight is essential in regulating the secretion of hormones and neurotransmitters. When sunlight is scarce, the chances of suffering from depression are much higher, and even mood disorders can occur. IT HAS A NATURAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTION Sunlight stimulates blood circulation and nerve endings in the skin, producing an analgesic effect. Sunrays can cure muscle pains due to spasms or bruises, and superficial inflammations. AN ANTIDOTE TO CERTAIN SKIN CONDITIONS Heliotherapy could yield benefits for certain kinds of acne and skin impurities. In other more complex diseases, such as eczema, •psoriasis, or non-scarring wounds, it is often prescribed as a complementary treatment under medical supervision52
WITH YOUR WORLD( )keep in mind BEWARE OFCOLD CUTS Avoid consuming processedfoods excessively. It is preferable to opt for fresh produce and natural preparations. ADVISOR GLORIA ABAD VÉLEZ. Nutritionist with Coomeva Medicina Prepagada.Perhaps you are the type of person who been added, are all included in this list. approximately 34 thousand annual cancer loves sausages. What you probably deaths to diets rich in cold cuts and pro- enjoy most is that salty taste that most HOW THEY AFFECT YOUR HEALTH cessed meats.of these products have. However, it is preci- The risk with processed meats is in thesely because they undergo that manipula- amount of meat consumed. According to But beyond cancer, explains the nutri-tion that these foods can be dangerous to nutritionist Gloria Abad Velez, “a study tionist, the sodium concentration in coldhuman health when consumed in excess. shows that eating more than 20 grams of cuts and sausages is very high, and thisSo while you can still enjoy them, be careful processed meat, such as sausages, can can directly affect your blood flow, whichnot to make them part of your daily diet. increase mortality by 3.3%, but the odds can become a trigger for people who are greater the more these kinds of pro- suffer from hypertension, as it can worsen A classification published by the ducts are consumed”. their condition.World Health Organization (WHO) inOctober 2015, stated that there is suffi- Averaging the information obtained by For many people, these foods can becient evidence that processed meats - i.e., ten different studies analyzed by the delicious, however, an excessive consump-meats that have been transformed to International Agency for Research on tion of processed meats can prove to beenhance their flavor or extend their shelf Cancer (IARC), it is estimated that, if con- harmful to your health at various levels,life (including sausages)- are carcinogenic sumed on a daily basis, a 50-gram portion not only for those suffering from highto humans. Processed foods such as of processed meat can increase by about blood pressure, but also because it can givebacon, sausages, salami, ham, beef jerky, 18% the risk of colorectal cancer. Also, rise to diseases that affect the respiratorycanned, smoked and/or cured meets, or the latest estimates released by the Global and circulatory tracts due to the amount ofmeats to which salt or preservatives have Burden of Disease project, attributed saturated fats and other added compo- nents that can be quite unhealthy.54
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TYPES OF COLD CUTS ( The consumption of these foods should be moderate, Cold cuts are divided into different classes as some of their components may depending on their preparation: favor the development of tumors and cancer. ► Fresh ► Dry, semi-dry ► Cooked ► Smoked uncooked ► Smoked cooked ► Those made using cooked meatsMost of them are served cold, althoughsome may also be consumed as aningredient in a recipe.BEING MORE CAREFUL is that we eat these foods in modera- Additionally, it is important to main- tion. According to Abad, it is recom- tain healthy lifestyles that include a physi-WHO findings do not mean you must mended that you eat these foods no cal activity plan and a balanced diet.completely eliminate processed meats more than once a week and with por-and sausages from your diet. Their pro- tions not exceeding 60 grams, given that We also suggest that you include inper consumption will depend on each the larger the amounts, the greater the your food plan fresh and natural pro-our bodies, and the specific risks that risk of disease. An example would be ducts such as milk and dairy products;they represent for each one of us. one Viennese sausage, or just over a chicken, fish, beef or pork; fresh vegeta- slice of cooked ham per week. However, the main problem is exces- •bles and fruits; whole grains; legumes;sive consumption, so what they suggest tubers; grains and good quality oils RECOMMENDATION To avoid eating foods that are highly industria- lly processed, as is the case of cold cuts, you must be aware of the damage they cause to your body and look for practical, healthy options such as roasted, cooked, or barbecued meats, or meatloaves, always flavored with natural herbs.
WITH YOUR WORLD( )X-Ray DONATING BLOOD IS AN ACT OF GENEROSITY The International Blood Donors Day, which is celebrated on June 14th each year, seeks to raise 5 to 7YOUR BODY CONTAINS awareness and save lives. BECOME AWARE LITERS OF BLOOD, SOURCE: World Health Organization DEPENDING ON YOUR Donating blood helps you AGE, WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR 7,7% OF YOUR TOTAL oxygenate your body and prevent BODY WEIGHT. cardiovascular disease. It will not weaken you, nor will it affect your body weight. It won’t take you an entire morning or afternoon to donate blood, given that drawing blood usually takes, on average, about15 minutes. THREE VITAL 50 FUNCTIONS KILOS IS THE MINIMAL With one donation you could save WEIGHT REQUIRED TO as many as three lives. Why? Blood is made up of 55 % plasma, 43 % DONATE BLOOD. red blood cells and a smaller ANOTHER REQUIRE- proportion of platelets. Thus, each MENT IS THAT YOU component can be used on a MUST BE BETWEEN18 TO different patient. Which means that aside form being used for 65 YEARS OF AGE. transfusions, it can help clot or settle wounds, and regenerate and nourish the skin. It is enough for 1 to 3 per cent (KEEP IN MIND) The first blood bank was opened of the population of a country in Chicago, in 1936. Each country Donating blood helps women to donate blood to supply with obstetric complications promotes their own blood the entire nation. collection programs. or postpartum ectopic pregnancies.58
3 CONTIGOBILLION HEALTH ( ))CORPORATEAPPS DOWNLOADEDDURING 2015 M-HEALTH: HEALTH IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND MORE THAN SMARTPHONES Although smartphones are currently the protagonists of m- Health, there are more and more devices, such as watches and smart bracelets that are making their way. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES These types of apps are precisely what we need to establish healthy routines and habits, and to remind us of the optimal frequency. HEALTH SERVICES APPS The greatest development is taking place in diagnosis apps, apps to follow up on chronic patients or to interact with medical staff. The Coomeva app is an example of these types of apps, which you can use to access prepaid health care services. 59
( )CONTIGO PROFESSIONALISM IN SERVICE The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor of San Martin, Emil Lee, visited Cali, Bogota and Medellin to experience first hand the healthcare services offered by Coomeva Medicina Prepagada to his fellow citizens.For more than 20 years Coomeva ted clinics, hotels, the international seems excellent, many of their hospitals Medicina Prepagada has extended Coomeva center of each city, he spoke have international accreditation, and its commitment to service and with medical staff and experienced the many of their doctors were trained inter-health care to international markets. support and service that almost 500 citi- nationally. Overall, my experience wasSince then, our company has held agree- zens of San Martin who visited the coun- very positive”, he said.ments with countries such as Curacao, try during 2015 received.St. Maarten, Bes Islands (Bonaire, Saba, At the end of his visit, Emil LeeSt. Eustatius), Trinidad and Tobago, PATIENT EXPERIENCE highlighted Coomeva Medicinaamong other Caribbean countries, as “The instructions I gave Coomeva were Prepagada’s ability to provide healthwell as the United States, offering high- that I wanted to be treated as a SZV care services for his community andlevel health care plans in high technical patient (Social Security in San Martin). I also advised that some areas still needand professional quality healthcare insti- wanted to experience exactly what our improvement, which will be the focustutions throughout Colombia. people feel when they are referred to of our countries’ joint work in the Colombia, what the ground transporta- short term. The Minister of Public Health, Social tion, hotels, and medical services areDevelopment and Labor of San Martin, like”, said the official. After his experien- Thus, Coomeva Medicina PrepagadaEmil Lee, visited Cali, Bogota and ce, the Minister expressed his satisfaction has managed to capture internationalMedellin last April in order to witness with the care and services provided: markets and transcend borders throughfirst-hand the services, hospital infras- “Coomeva was very professional, transpa- its high quality standards, as well as itstructure and counseling services that rent and gave me all the information I comprehensive voluntary plans, confir-Coomeva Medicina Prepagada offers his requested. The quality of their services ming once again that Colombia is anfellow citizens. During his tour, Lee visi- •ideal destination for holistic tourism and health services60
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( )CONTIGO COOMEVA MEDICINA PREPAGADA’S FIGHT AGAINST CHILDREN’S CAVITIES During this During this Children’s Month, easily adheres to the teeth making the tooth Children’s Coomeva Medicina Prepagada con- enamel much stronger. It is a quick and Month, our ducted a campaign to improve the painless process. organization dental health of the children who visited promoted a Comprehensive Healthcare Units in seven The campaign was sponsored by Colgate fluoride varnish cities of Colombia. Palmolive, who, along with Coomeva application day Medicina Prepagada created the “Alliance in order to In total, 124 children were enrolled in the for a Cavity-Free Future”. During this ses- foster good Elite Dental program, who in late April bene- sion, a film starring Dr. Rabbit was screened dental health. fitted from our one day session of fluoride var- for all attendees in order to reinforce the nish application in nine Sinergia healthcare importance of good oral hygiene. The event units of the country: UIS Cacique in was enlivened by professional recreationists Bucaramanga, Cali Norte, Cali Unicentro, and face painters. Palmira, Pereira , Armenia, Bogota, Medellin Laureles and Medellin Poblado. In addition, children who attended the UIS for other services, such as pediatric PROTECTION AND PREVENTION appointments or vaccinations, were also able Fluoride varnish is a protective coating that to enjoy some recreational activities, including is applied onto the teeth in order to prevent the film screening, and they received a gift on cavities or tooth decay, or to stop it while it behalf of the Dental Elite Program (a coloring is still in its early stages. This varnish is a book, color pencils and balloons) accompa- sticky substance, so that when it is applied it nied by a preventive educational talk on den- tal hygiene and care.62
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( )CORPORATE ELITE DENTAL before BENEFITS PROGRAM JOIN THESE CHILDREN IN THE APPLICATION OF FLUORIDE VARNISH ► Privilege to choose from a wide network It is important to make this procedure a fun event for your children, since it is also of professionals painless and quick. Remember that this is a protective layer that will prevent the across the country appearance of tooth cavities in the future. and obtain a direct consultation withBEFORE ► They must brush their teeth before specialists. the application of the fluoride varnish,► Children should eat and drink before ► Ease of being receiving the application of fluoride which does not taste bad. protected in case of varnish. need for new treatments and AFTER accidents. ► Children must not have any food or yellow color that may result from ► Home medical visits drinks within two to four hours the application of the varnish, 24 hours a day since it will progressively (applies to Cali, following the application. disappear on its own. Medellin, ► Take your children to the dentist Barranquilla, ► Do not offer them hard or sticky every six months for dental checks Cartagena and foods, like candy or gum. and guidance on oral hygiene and Bogota). care, and, shall it be necessary, to ► Avoid brushing or using toothpaste ► Broad coverage for one day following the varnish •promptly identify risk factors and such as general anesthesia in case of application. tackle them at an early stage accident; frenectomy; ► Be careful not to brush longer preventive and than usual to remove a slight corrective orthodontics, regardless of age; oral cancer treatment; and tooth whitening, among others.64
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