Blog 6-Dr. Maldonado and neuromyths

The talk you gave us Dr. Maldonado about the myths that there are today in neuroscience I found very interesting and dynamic of his party. The treatment at all times to get our attention with his voice and phrases were glad that item. About the issue, the demolition all the myths that were present in the text, including two which I thought were true, for example, I thought we occupied less than 10% of our brain, which Dr. Maldonado said it was not true or that the brain had specific locations for each function, which Dr. also denied in his speech.

About the size and shape of the brain I was surprised the difference we had with animals like squirrels but also the similarities we had with other animals such as chimpanzees. But certainly what caught my attention more on the presentation of Dr. Maldonado, was that the dolphins in their brains were more circunvuluciones us and more of crust, so it was somewhat larger but rather similar to ours. I guess thanks to the brain they have is because they are such intelligent animals.


For me the brain if it's like the computer, since it is the brain that are ordered all actions will, such that exits described in some texts the word love as something that is created in the head and not the soul'' ''as many say. The brain is the One who governs our actions, thoughts, desires and feelings like a computer programmed to act against some external stimuli. Brain functions are so different and specific from achieving coordinating simple movements like walking, speaking or flashing to do actions like gymnastics, skills or crafts that require 100% accuracy. For all these reasons that the brain is an organ spectacular and impressive of which I am sure even they are not discovered even half of their functions, which will be known with the passing of time and thanks to the multiple studies that performed on the brain as Dr. Maldonado and myths of neuroscience.

Abortion: a controversial issue in my life.-Blog 5.

To me abortion is a controversial topic in my life, I've gone through different stages of my life I have changed my way of thinking.
When I was in college, I was totally against abortion in all circumstances did not justify that choice. Currently, I have a very clear position, but like Dr. Binfa I lean slightly in favor of therapeutic abortion or in cases of rape, but I disagree that any person might want an abortion because she did not think a good night I was doing, I think that's very irresponsible, but even if there are thousands of contraceptive methods, with which one can avoid getting pregnant.

Abortion, is totally prohibited in Chile, which does not ensure that abortions are not carried out in our country. In many clinics perform abortions but chipping after the word''scraping.'' This is when a woman loses her baby and fails to remove the mass that is with antibiotics, in this case is that procedure. Thanks to this procedure is that many times it has been concealing abortions procedures established in enclosures. Furthermore, there are clandestine abortions, which sometimes come to kill the mother, child, or both. At other times, not achieved the goal sought by mothers who want an abortion and are often not capable of killing the fetus and worse than that sick children are born, the mother carries the guilt, shame and guilt.

I accept that beyond abortion under any circumstances should create awareness in society about respect for the body and being alive. You must be educated since we were small so that we all do not take abortion or other issues of sexuality as something so light. While in Chile there are many contraceptive methods are often not used in good shape, so it does not effect them. As Dr. Binfa as mentioned in his statement to Chile has a long way to grow in terms of sexual reproduction, as more than just trying to have sex is a much broader issue that involves the lives of many people: mom, dad, children, families and even friends. When a baby enters the world without being planned, it is often not received the best and everything becomes a vicious circle.

Finally, I mentioned that a person is for or against abortion is a personal choice, and I think it should be based on when you think where life begins ... I think if you start your sex life must be aware the consequences that can bring not avoided, both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, so one must be careful consciously to avoid situations that may affect the rest of our lives.

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Finally a reflection ..


Hey mami, how are you? I, well, thank God.

A few days ago I conceived in your tummy. Actually I can not explain how happy I am to know you're going to be my mom, another thing that fills me with pride is to see the love with which I was conceived ...
It seems that I'll be the happiest kid in the world!

Mom has spent a month since my conception, and I'm starting to see my little body begins to form, I say, I'm not as pretty as you, but give me a chance. I am VERY happy! But one thing has me a little worried ...
Lately I've noticed that there is something in your head that keeps me awake, but hey, since you will not worry.

Mami, and spent two and a half months and I'm really happy with my new little hands and that I have really wanted to use them to play. Mammy tell me what's wrong, why do you cry so much every night?

Why when you are daddy and yell so much? "I do not want, or what? I'll do my best to make me want to ..
3 months have passed, Mom, I noticed very depressed, do not understand what happens, I'm very confused. This morning we went to the doctor and I made an appointment to mañana.No understand, I feel very well ... perhaps you feel bad, Mommy? "Mommy, it's day, where do we go? What is it, Mommy why are you crying? Do not cry, if not going to happen ... Hey Mom, do not stay up, only it's 2 pm, it is too early to go to bed, besides, I have no sleep, I keep playing with my hands .
Ah, ah! What does that tube in my house? Is it a new toy? Hey! Why are sucking my house?

MOMMY!

Wait!

That's my bro!

Lord, why did they pull? Do not see what hurts me?

ah! Mommy save me!

Mom ... help me! Can not you see that

I'm still very young and I can not defend?

Mom, my little leg, are pulling me!

Please continue to tell them no, I swear that I'm going to wear well and not kick you again.

How can a human being I can do this?

You will see when he grows up and out ... ah ... te.Mami, I can not anymore, I ay ... Mommy ... Mommy ... help me ...
"Mommy, it's been 17 years since that day, and I observed here as still hurts that decision you made.

Please do not cry, remember that I love you and here in Heaven I'm waiting with lots of hugs and kisses.

Loves you, your baby.

Blog4- Stress: a multifactorial problem and individual.

Stress has changed enormously throughout history. Civilizations have created new pressures to test the ability to survive. Often people are confronted continually with situations that excite the body unconsciously, storing energy that then not used. All people are very sensitive to suffer failures, penalties or situations that make us feel uncomfortable, it also makes us uncomfortable when we can not control the consequences to be an action or another, in all these instances we feel''stressed'', but what Is Stress?

''Stress is the automatic and natural response of our body to the situations that are threatening or challenging. Our life and our environment, constantly changing, requires us to continually adjusted, so a certain amount of stress (activation) is necessary.'' It is for this reason that all people react differently to different stress situations. Therefore, each reaction to stressful events is different in each individual. The physical pressure can build up and eventually can lead to exhaustion and disease. Since stress is the organic standard response to a threat of danger. The body prepares to defend himself or escape, enables and promotes adaptation in situations of change, this does not cause any problem as long as it does not become a chronic condition. Chronic stress is a state of permanent alarm that can produce organic functional impairment, illness and even death.

Stress builds up through emotions such as aggression, impatience, anger, anxiety and fear, emotions that trigger the body's reaction to stress. An unhealthy diet, the snuff, alcohol and drugs also can help increase physical stress. etc. For all this, is that no specific symptoms of stress for all the world, but these can vary from one person to another, but can identify some common symptoms that may show signs facing a stressful situation:
* Emotions: anxiety, irritability, fear, mood fluctuation, confusion or embarrassment.
* Thoughts: excessive self-criticism, difficulty concentrating and making decisions, forgetfulness, worry about the future, repetitive thoughts, excessive fear of failure.
* Behavior: stuttering or other speech difficulties, crying, impulsiveness, nervous laughter, the other rough treatment, teeth grinding or clenching, increased use of snuff, alcohol and other drugs, increased susceptibility to accidents, increase or decreased appetite.
* Physical changes: tight muscles, cold or sweaty hands, headaches, back or neck problems, sleep disturbances, upset stomach, flu and infections, fatigue, shortness of breath or palpitations, tremors, dry mouth.


Stress can arise from situations at work, at home, in relationships, may be the result of internal emotional conflicts, environment, diet, ill health, economic hardship and certain important situations in the a human life: births, deaths, marriage or divorce. For this causes can be classified into physiological, psychological, social, environmental.


Tips to prevent stress:
Keeping the body hydrated, getting enough sleep, physical activity, walking, sport, recognize the critical, please avoid the world, understanding and tolerance, Adapting the environment, measure capacities, Unlock tasks, respect the motivations, self-esteem Safeguard , Focus on the objectives, activities Allow time for relaxation, reading, singing, cooking, movies, music, water plants, play with your pet, take a bath, not abuse with shopping malls, home Order , etc.

Determine how many people suffer from stress today is very difficult but if you know that is common today in Chile the incidence of women with stress is 62.30% and 43.90% are men, which shows that in our role as a professional we will meet daily with people with stress, to which we must be able to provide the necessary confidence and respond in a more patient for that problem may not be very big for us but for the user will sometimes a matter of life or death.