The impact of the moon phase on the balance of the autonomous nervous system and the functional health of men of different age groups

Introduction. The autonomic nervous system is the main regulatory mechanism of a living organism that provides homeostasis. Objective: to investigate the effect of the Moon phases on the autonomic balance of the human body, the ratio of sympathetic nervous system activity to the parasympathetic nervous system and the functional health of the population. Materials and methods. 1592 males of different age were examined with the help of functional vegetative diagnostics according to the method of V. Makats. The bioelectric activity of 12 symmetric pairs of functionally active zones of the skin (24 FAZ), 12 on the hands and 12 on the feet, which reflect the functional activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems were studied. Results. In the male group aged 3-6 years old, the chaotic pattern of functional dependencies is related to the physiological and functional immaturity of the adaptation processes and the speed of their formation and stabilization in the body of children. In the male group of 12-15 years old in different phases of the Moon the changes in activity indicators of functional systems with much smaller amplitude are observed, though the nature and direction of changes in activity remain similar, which indicates the stabilization of adaptation mechanisms in the body. In the male group aged 21-50 years old maximum amplitude fluctuations in the functional activity of the systems and vegetative homeostasis are observed in the new Moon and the full one, which indicates a decrease in adaptation processes associated with age-related decrease in physiological and biochemical processes in the body and the appearance of the organism in the body. Conclusions. It has been established that the change of the Moon phases leads to significant changes in the functional activity and homeostasis of the body of men of different age groups. On-phase Moon activity indicators of functional systems duplicating the norm line have the same orientation, differing in amplitude, forming age-specific features of the tone of the autonomic nervous system

THE LEVELS OF FUNCTIONAL-VEGETATIVE HOMEOSTASIS AS CRITERIA FOR MAGNETOTHERAPY EFFICACY

Background. Disorders of autonomic nervous system caused up to 80% of functional disorders. There is no information about the influence of magnetotherapy (MT) on the indicators of vegetative homeostasis, which disturbance is a cause of functional pathology. Objectives. The aim of the study is to investigate vegetative rehabilitation trend of MT in various initial conditions of functional-vegetative disorders. Methods. Functional-vegetative diagnostics method by V.G. Makats was chosen as a method of control of MT impact. The diagnostic complex BIOTEST-12M was a technical tool. 38 children of different age and gender treated in the Department of Physiotherapy of Vinnytsia Regional Children Clinical Hospital in 2016-2017 were involved in the research. The patients were divided into 7 groups according to the levels of functional vegetative homeostasis. Results. MT had a different effect on vegetative activity as well as systemic and functional dependence, according to the coefficient of functional vegetative homeostasis. The most positive effect was evidenced in a group with a significant parasympathicotonia (group 1). In the group with severe sympathicotonia (group 6) it had negative effect. There were no gender and age-related characteristic features of the influence of MT on the dispersion of vegetative levels. Conclusions. Rehabilitation expediency requires maintenance of functional vegetative homeostasis at the level of FcP-VB-FcS in conjunction with functional-vegetative diagnostics using the method of V.G. Makats. Magnetotherapy can be recommended to be used only for patients with significant and expressed parasym­pathicotonia

Anemias and their relationship with nutrient status

Nutritional anemias are among the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. Anemia syndrome was found in about 2 billion persons, and the annual mortality rate due to anemia nowadays reaches 1 million persons. The main cause for the development of anemia of alimentary origin is the imbalance of the diet by micronutrients, especially supply of iron as well as vitamins B12 and B9. The problem of the abundance of anemia is also characteristic ofUkraine and has its own regional features; this requires research, analysis and identification of the main causes of anemia associated with alimentary status. In order to assess the actual diet and differentiation of anemias by type we used a calculation method realizing a retrospective method of analysis of the frequency of food consumption and biochemical and hematological methods of blood tests. Analysis of the actual diet of the population revealed an imbalance and irrationality of nutrition which created preconditions for the formation of eating disorders associated with the development of anemia of alimentary origin. According to the results of the analysis of the actual diet 77.3 % of persons with iron deficiency anemia were found, folate deficiency anemia was found in 13.6 % of individuals, and cyanocobalamin deficiency anemia was found in 9.1 % of persons. According to the results of the research some sexual peculiarities of the microelement status for iron were revealed among the examined individuals, in particular, within the female group pre-latent iron deficiency was observed in 13.8 % of persons, and in the male one it was found in 41.7 % of ones; latent deficiency was found in 32.8 % of persons and in 22.9 % of persons, respectively, but iron deficiency anemia was revealed in 19.8 % persons and 2.1 % of persons, respectively. The number of individuals with anemia detected in the biochemical study of serum by iron content confirmed the results of the assessment of the actual diet; these numbers were equal to 32.9 % and 31.1 %, respectively

Features of the seasonal dynamics of airborne fungal spore concentrations in Ukraine

Fungi represent a distinct kingdom of ubiquitous living beings. Most other organisms are constantly in contact with elements of the fungal body. In particular, the widespread vegetation of fungi in the environment, their sporulation and the further spread of spores and mycelia by air currents make the contact of fungal particles with human respiratory organs inevitable. This can lead to the development of sensitization and allergies. Therefore, the aim of the presented study was to determine the taxonomy of airborne fungal spores, the qualitative and quantitative changes in this composition at different times of the year compared with previous sporulation seasons, as well as the prevention of allergic diseases. The study of fungal sporulation was carried out from 2011 to 2021 by volumetric method using Burkard trap of a Hirst type in a 24-hour mode (from February to November). The device was installed on the roof of the chemical building of the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya. Reading of the microscopic slides obtained from air samples was carried out using light microscopes with a magnification of 400 and 1000 by the method of 12 vertical transects. It was found that spores of various taxonomic groups of fungi, namely, of Asco- and Basidiomycetes were observed throughout the growing season from March to October with the highest concentrations in mid and late summer. Thus, in June, July and August, peak concentrations of spores of the fungi Ganoderma, Coprinus, Cladosporium were observed; in July, September and October – of Ustilaginales; from July to November – of Alternaria, Epicoccum; in October – of different Basidiospores, and also Periconia, Stemphylium and Uredinales; in September – of Agrocybe. Among all studied micromycetes, concentrations of Cladosporium spores were the highest. However, significant sporulation persisted even in the autumn period, which made fungal spores a specific causative agent of airborne respiratory diseases at this time, especially against the background of low pollen concentrations. Climate change can lead to modification in the length of the fungal growing season. This information should be taken into account when predicting the symptoms of seasonal allergies in the population

Correlation of protein content and other nutritions in human diet

To identify correlations between protein content and other components of the diet we evaluated the actual diet using method of analyzing frequency of food consumption (for two months) of 68 persons of different ages and genders.The results of our studies revealed the ratio of protein and energy in the actual diets of the surveyed respondents which was a fairly stable value ranging from 3.03 ± 0.07 g/kcal in respondents aged 46 to 65 years to 3.75 ± 0.09 g/kcal in the group surveyed individuals aged 11 to 14 years.Due to the fact that in the age group of 15 to 23 years 48 % of the respondents were found to be deficient in protein and energy below the approved standards, further correlation analysis of the content of protein and other nutrients in the diet was performed in this group. The respondents of this group were divided into 6 experimental groups according to the content of protein and energy in the diet.Our studies revealed strong positive correlations between protein and energy content and protein and fats content in the diet with average correlation coefficients of 0.66 and 0.46, respectively, and a low correlation between protein and carbohydrates content, the correlation coefficient was 0.16.Analysis of the structure of the actual diet revealed strong positive correlations of protein with B6 and B12 vitamins of the diet and lack of correlation with vitamins A and C in all the experimental groups.When analyzing correlations between content of protein and mineral elements of the diet we revealed strong positive correlations with an average correlation coefficient of 0.65 between protein and phosphorus and 0.36 between protein and sodium (0.36) as well as weak correlations with potassium, calcium and magnesium with correlation coefficients of 0.3, 0.25, and 0.22, respectively

The influence of the seasons of the year on the autonomous nervous system balance and the functional health of men of different age groups

Introduction. It was found that the body's response to various stressful effects is largely determined by the ratio of the tone of the sympathetic and parasympathetic parts of the autonomic nervous system. It was revealed that in those days when a predominance of the parasympathetic nervous system tone was noted stressful effects caused more significant and negative changes in the body. The autonomic nervous system is also influenced by climatic factors. Materials and methods. 5305 males of different age were examined with the help of functional vegetative diagnostics according to the method of V. Makats. The bioelectric activity of 12 symmetric pairs of functionally active zones of the skin (24 FAZ), 12 on the hands and 12 on the feet, which reflect the functional activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems were studied. Results. In the study of systemic age dependence in all male observation groups the change of seasons of the year has been found to lead to changes in functional activity and homeostasis of the organism. The seasonal indicators of the activity of functional systems (FS) are clearly observed to duplicate the norm line, differing in amplitude and having the same orientation. Moreover, the presence of significant changes in the studied parameters of activity indicators of FS with the norm line indicates that all seasons of the year were characterized by differences. Conclusions. It has been established that the season change on the body leads to significant changes in functional activity and homeostasis of men of different age groups. The dependence of these indicators indicates a species evolutionary adaptation of a human to seasonal changes in climatic conditions.</p

Biochemical changes in rats under the influence of cesium chloride

Cesium is lately accumulated actively in the environment, but its influence on human and ani­mal organism is the least studied among heavy metals. It is shown that the action of cesium chloride in rats caused significant changes in blood chemistry, which are characterized by a decrease of total protein content, pH, an increase in the level of urea, creatinine, glucose and total hemoglobin. The results showed that potassium content in all the studied organs and tissues of poisoned rats decreases under the action of cesium chloride. Histological examination of the heart tissue in rats poisoned with cesium chloride indicates the onset of pathology of cardiovascular system. It was found out that use of the drug “Asparkam” reduces the negative effect of cesium chloride on the body of rats

Peculiarities of men's adaptation potential under the force loads effects

We studied the problems of improving sports and fitness classes in strength fitness to increase the adaptive capacity of the body of untrained young men aged 20-21 years old by using different load regimes. In the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, it was found that the methodology and the impact of loads on adaptation processes are not comprehensively studied. In addition, effective and at the same time safe load regimens using various exercises in sports and recreation are not developed to the full extent. To study the impact of strength training, 20 untrained people were invited. They used two load modes: Group 1 - standard level and Group 2 - high-intensity and low-volume mode.As a result of the analysis of the obtained indicators of adaptive potential in the 1st group, which were recorded during 3 months of training under power loads, the optimal period of duration of significant adaptive changes in their body, which intensified after the second month of training, was determined. The analysis of lean body weight shows an increase relative to the second month not only in the 1st group, but no significant changes were recorded in the 2nd group. The analysis of the results of the comprehensive body size of young men in both untrained groups show almost identical parameters. The level of coverage in the participants of the 1st group is on average 8.9% lower compared to the results obtained in the 2nd group.Based on the results obtained, we can say that the most informative markers for assessing adaptive changes in the body of men with a low level of physical fitness are morphometric parameters of the body.</p

Sezonowe zmiany zawartości pyłku roślin w areoplanktonie Winnicy (Ukraina Centralna). Badania wieloletnie

The control of plant pollen season patterns is especially important in the expectation of climate change, as the timing of potential varying pollen seasons affects the human population. An ever-increasing number of people suffer from hay fever symptoms with varying severity during the pollen season. This paper presents data on the seasonal variations of pollen concentration and the factors which are the likely causes of these variations in Vinnytsya, a city in Central Ukraine, in order to establish the apparent pattern of this variation and so improve the efficiency of hay fever control in Ukraine. Pollen counts were obtained by gravimetric and volumetric methods employing a Hirst-type volumetric spore trap. Alder (Alnus) and birch (Betula) peaks of pollen release occurred approximately 1 month earlier than was observed at the end of the twentieth century. This was due to the seasonal heat accumulation related to the appropriate temperature regimen registered in January and February prior to the growing season. Other trees – including poplar (Populus), maple (Acer), walnut (Juglans), common hazel (Corylus) – did not show distinct changes in pollen season pattern over the past decades. Mean daily temperature seems to be the leading factor promoting early season onset and a seasonal pollen peak shift of the grass and herb flora such as ragweed (Ambrosia). The shift of the ragweed seasonal pollen maximum towards later in the season correlated with higher temperatures during September. Our study has shown that droughts may also significantly decrease the ragweed pollen concentration.Monitoring sezonów pyłkowych jest szczególnie ważny w związku ze zmianami klimatu, ponieważ czas występowania tych sezonów ma wpływ na kondycję zdrowotną ludzi. W sezonie pylenia coraz większa część populacji na objawy kataru siennego o różnym nasileniu. W artykule przedstawiono dane na temat sezonowych zmian stężenia pyłku i czynników, które są prawdopo-dobnymi przyczynami tych zmian w Winnicy (Centralna Ukraina), w celu opracowania wzorca, który poprawiłby skuteczność kontroli występowania sezonów pyłkowych i zapadalności na katar sienny u osób wrażliwych.Monitoring pyłkowy był prowadzony metodą grawimetryczną i wolumetryczną (pułapka typu Hirst).Najwyższe stężenia pyłku olchy (Alnus) i brzozy (Betula) zaobserwowano około miesiąca wcześniej niż było to notowane pod koniec XX wieku. Wynikało to z sezonowej akumulacji ciepła związanej ze wzrostem temperatury powietrza rejestrowanym w styczniu i lutym przed sezonem wegetacyjnym. Inne drzewa – w tym topola (Populus), klon (Acer), orzech (Juglans), leszczyna (Corylus) – nie wykazały wyraźnych zmian w przebiegu sezonu pyłkowego w ciągu ostatnich dziesięcioleci.Średnia temperatura powietrza wydaje się być wiodącym czynnikiem promującym początek wczesnej pory roku i sezonowe przesunięcie intensywnego pylenia traw i roślin zielnych, takich jak ambrozja (Ambrosia). Opóźnienie okresu maksymalnego stężenia pyłku ambrozji korelowało z wyższymi temperaturami powietrza we wrześniu. Badania wykazały, że deficyt opadów może znacznie zmniejszyć stężenie pyłku ambrozj