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Zdravotní přínosy připisované wayuse uživateli v České republice a Ekvádoru
Silvestrová, Lenka
The aim of the diploma thesis is to determine the health benefits of long-term use of wayusa in two socially and culturally different societies. The document is divided into theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part contains the characteristics of traditional Amazonian medicine and a description of the areas where wayusa is used. It also contains a description of the effects of wayusa, its therapeutic potential. The practical part includes the perception of the health benefits of wayusa in the Czech Republic and Ecuador. For this purpose, a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data collection took place from 1. 11. 2020 to 31. 1. 2021. The research sample consists of a total of 20 informants from both countries who use wayusa at least once a week for 3 months. In the Czech Republic, it has been found that the use of wayusa improves concentration and, over time, also digestion or sleep. In Ecuador, drinking wayusa is an activity that is closely linked to local traditions and social cohesion. Users also especially appreciate the energizing and diuretic effects of the drink. A literature search revealed that the wayusa is used by various indigenous groups in South America. The potential of this plant could be used in the treatment of various diseases. These are, for example, diabetes mellitus, chronic periodontitis or infertility.
Eating habits of addressed university students focusing on alternative nutrition
Fialová, Kateřina ; Váchová, Alena (advisor) ; Kovaříková, Miroslava (referee)
TITLE: Eating habits of addressed university students focusing on alternative nutrition AUTHOR: Kateřina Fialová DEPARTMENT: Department of Education SUPERVISOR: Ing. Bc. Alena Váchová, Ph.D. ABSTRACT: This bachelor thesis is focused on alternative nutrition. The aim of the theoretical part is to acquaint readers with general nutritional recommendations and alternative diets that may carry various risks. The practical part focuses on the eating habits of university students (energy intake, regularity of meals, drinking regime), their subjective satisfaction with eating habits and how many of them eat alternatively. The necessary data for the survey was collected using an anonymous online questionnaire. The obtained data are displayed in graphs or tables and a part of the thesis is devoted to their analysis. 100 university students participated in the survey. Most of the questions related to all students without distinction as to their diet, and some concerned only students who eat alternatively. The results of the practical part showed that 24 respondents (25 %) are completely satisfied with their daily energy intake. 41 students (42 %) pay attention to eating habits. It turned out that 51 students (51 %) daily drink 1-2 liters of beverages. The survey also showed that 22 respondents (22 %) are eating...
Public swimming in the region Strakonice
Bílek, Vladimír ; Chrzanowská, Babeta (advisor) ; Čechovská, Irena (referee)
Title: Public Swimming in the Region of Strakonice Objectives: The aim of the thesis is to assess and compare the usability of the swimming premises in Strakonice in the framework of the operating hours for the public in 2002 and 2012. Furthermore, it is to characterise current attendees of the indoor swimming pool, to evaluate and interpret the development of their attendance, and to assess the contentment of the public regarding the operation and the opening hours. Methods: The comparative method has been used in the case of the comparison of the attendance of the swimming premises in Strakonice in 2002 and 2012. The data collection has been done using the questionnaire method. The mathematic-statistical method has been used to process the received data. A graphical and tabular representation has been used to simplify the visual analysis of the data. Results: It has been ascertained that the usability of the swimming premises in Strakonice in the framework of the offered opening hours for the public was lower in 2002 than in 2012. From the point of view of the character of the current swimming public the number of men and women is equal, the residence of the attendees is mostly Strakonice and close surroundings, and most attendees are between 31 - 45 years old. The public attending the swimming...
Health benefits of Tai Chi performance and its usage as a complementary therapy in rehabilitation
Dzvoník, Ján ; Truc, Michal (advisor) ; Kobesová, Alena (referee)
This thesis is addressed to chinese martial art Tai Chi, which it wants, among other things, to introduce on the basis of information acquired from evidence based medicine studies. This thesis presents basic pieces of knowledge about Tai Chi and its appropriate effect on patients with cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson disease and balance disorders. It also considers the usage of Tai Chi in fall prevention among the elderly, biomechanical characteristics and effectiveness of Tai Chi on mental state of human being. This work also briefly compares Tai Chi with other approaches from the field of kinesiotherapy and physiotherapy. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
Health benefit of women's water polo.
KRÁSOVÁ, Barbora
Presenting work engages in health benefits of women water polo. The work makes brief commends with the subject of water polo, characteristic of adolescence and health importance of this sport branch. Research has been done with active water polo players. The questionnaire was used for this search.

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