Terapi Penderita Stroke dengan Bermain Game

Para ilmuwan dari Universitas Newcastle telah membuat game komputer yang dirancang untuk membantu pemulihan para penderita stroke.

Game berjudul The Circus Challenge bertujuan untuk menciptakan permainan yang membantu pasien memulihkan fungsi motorik. Game berbasis PC (Personal Computer) ini diharapkan menjadi solusi yang murah dibanding pengobatan lain dan pasien dapat melakukan terapi dengan memainkan game ini dirumah.

Proyek ini mendapatkan hibah sebesar 1,5 juta poundsterling dari Health Innovation Challenge Fund yang merupakan hasil kerjasama antara departemen kesehatan Inggris dengan Wellcome Trust.

Danny Mann, 68 tahun dari Dudley, Northumberland mengatakan permainan ini lebih baik dari pada mengikuti terapi latihan yang selama ini ia jalani.

Menurut Janet Eyre, Profesor Pediatrik Neuriscience di Universitas Newcastle permainan ini akan membantu memenuhi kurangnya tenaga ahli terapi terlatih dimana penderita stroke harus melakukan terapi sebagai bagian dari proses rehabilitasi mereka. Dengan permainan game komputer ini, orang bisa asyik berkompetisi dan bertindak sebagai karakter sirkus yang membuat pasien lupa bahwa tujuan permainan ini adalah terapi,” kata Janet Eyre.

Sekitar 80% penderita stroke tidak sepenuhnya 100 % pulih kembali, namun diharapkan akan ada perbaikan angka ini dan pasien dapat melanjutkan terapi mereka dirumah.

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5 Zat Beracun Ini Sering Kita Makan

Ternyata makanan yang kita konsumsi sehari-hari ada beberapa yang mengandung zat-zat kimia yang bersifat racun, baik digunakan untuk pewarna atau penyedap rasa. Pengaruh zat kimia ini lebih kepada level sel, sehingga kita akan mengetahui dampaknya dalam waktu yang lama.

Dampak negatif yang sering terjadi seperti memicu kanker, kelainan genetik, cacat bawaan ketika lahir, dan lain-lain. Tidak ada cara untuk menghindar 100% dari bahan-bahan kimia itu dalam kehidupan kita sehari-hari, yang perlu kita lakukan adalah meminimalkan penggunaannya sehingga tidak melewati ambang batas yang disarankan.

Berikut contoh bahan bersifat racun yang sering kita konsumsi :


Sakarin (Saccharin)

Sakarin merupakan bubuk kristal putih, tidak berbau dan berasa manis, kira-kira 550 kali lebih manis dari pada gula biasa. Bahan ini sering dipakai sebagai bahan pengganti gula.

Tikus-tikus percobaan yang diberi makan 5% sakarin selama lebih dari 2 tahun, menunjukkan kanker mukosa kandung kemih (dosisnya kira-kira setara 175 gram sakarin sehari untuk orang dewasa seumur hidup).

Sekalipun hasil penelitian ini masih kontroversial, namun kebanyakan para epidemiolog dan peneliti berpendapat, sakarin memang meningkatkan derajat kejadian kanker kandung kemih pada manusia kira-kira 60% lebih tinggi pada para pemakai, khususnya pada kaum laki-laki.

Food and Drug Administation (FDA) Amerika membatasi penggunaan sakarin hanya bagi para penderita kencing manis dan obesitas. Dosisnya agar tidak melampaui 1 gram setiap harinya.


Siklamat (Cyclamate)

Siklamat juga berbentuk bubuk kristal putih, dengan kadar siklamat 0,17% bisa 30 kali lebih manis dari pada gula tebu. Siklamat dengan kadar 200 mg per ml dapat mengakibatkan kromosom sel-sel tersebut pecah.

Di Inggris penggunaan siklamat pada makanan dan minuman sudah dilarang, demikian pula di beberapa negara Eropa dan Amerika Serikat.


Nitrosamin

Sodium nitrit adalah bahan kristal yang tak berwama atau sedikit semu kuning. Ia dapat berbentuk sebagai bubuk, butir-butir atau bongkahan dan tidak berbau. Garam ini sangat digemari, antara lain untuk mempertahankan warna asli daging serta memberikan aroma yang khas seperti sosis, keju, kornet, dendeng, ham, dan lain-lain.

Untuk pembuatan keju dianjurkan supaya kandungan sodium nitrit tidak melampaui 50 ppm, sedangkan untuk bahan pengawet daging dan pemberi aroma yang khas bervariasi antara 150 – 500 ppm.

Sodium nitrit adalah precursor dari nitrosamines, dan nitrosammes sudah dibuktikan bersifat karsinogenik pada berbagai jenis hewan percobaan. Oleh karena itu, pemakaian sodium nitrit harus hati-hati dan tidak boleh melampaui 500 ppm. Makanan bayi sama sekali dilarang mengandung sodium nitrit.


Zat Pewarna Sintetis

Dari hasil pengamatan di pasar-pasar ditemukan 5 zat pewarna sintetis yang paling banyak digemari di Indonesia adalah warna merah, kuning, jingga, hijau dan coklat.

Dua dari lima zat pewarna tersebut, yaitu merah dan kuning adalah Rhodamine-B dan metanil yellow. Kedua zat pewarna ini termasuk golongan zat pewarna industri untuk mewarnai kertas, tekstil, cat, kulit dsb. dan bukan untuk makanan dan minuman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian kedua zat warna tersebut kepada tikus dan mencit mengakibatkan limfoma. Selain itu, boraks, juga merupakan zat pewarna favorit yang sering digunakan oleh produsen makanan.


Monosodium Glutamat (MSG)

Monosodium glutamat (MSG) atau vetsin adalah penyedap masakan dan sangat populer di kalangan para ibu rumahtangga, warung nasi dan rumah makan. Hampir setiap jenis makanan masa kini dari mulai camilan untuk anak-anak seperti chiki dan sejenisnya, mie bakso, masakan cina sampai makanan tradisional sayur asam, lodeh dan bahkan sebagian masakan padang sudah dibubuhi MSG atau vetsin.

Pada hewaan percobaan, MSG dapat menyebabkan degenerasi dan nekrosi sel-sel neuron, degenerasi dan nekrosis sel-sel syaraf lapisan dalam retina, menyebabkan mutasi sel, mengakibatkan kanker kolon dan hati, kanker ginjal, kanker otak dan merusak jaringan lemak.

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5 Mitos Tentang Pil KB dan Kenyataannya

Program Keluarga Berencana memang sudah dicanangkan oleh pemerintah sejak orde baru. Banyak produk yang disarankan oleh pemerintah untuk menekan laju pertumbuhan di Indonesia. Salah satunya adalah Pil KB. Pil KB merupakan salah satu kontrasepsi yang paling efektif untuk menunda kehamilan.




Namun tak sedikit ibu rumah tangga yang enggan mengonsumsi Pil KB lantaran banyak mitos yang beredar di masyarakat yang cenderung membuat Pil KB membawa dampak negatif pada penggunanya.

Ada 5 mitos yang sangat populer di kalangan masyarakat mengenai Pil KB, tapi taukah Anda bahwa sebenarnya mitos itu keliru? Berikut ini 5 mitos tersebut beserta fakta yang sesungguhnya,

1. Pil KB hanya sebagai alat kontrasepsi
Faktanya: Pil KB sebenarnya tak hanya sebagai alat kontrasepsi melainkan berfungsi juga untuk mengurangi nyeri dan resiko penyakit anemia saat menstruasi.

2. Mengonsumsi Pil KB membuat badan jadi melar
Faktanya: Kandungan drospirenon dalam Pil KB dapat mencegah penumpukan cairan sehingga tidak terjadi kegemukan dan endema.

3. Pil KB membuat rahim menjadi kering
Faktanya: Pil KB tidak akan mengganggu fertilitas organ, sebaliknya pil KB akan mengurangi resiko "kemandulan" bagi wanita muda.

4. Pil KB memicu pertumbuhan jerawat
Faktanya: Kandungan drispirenon dalam Pil KB justru membantu mengatasi jerawat.

5. Mengonsumsi Pil KB dapat memicu sel kanker
Faktanya: Pil KB melindungi penggunanya dari kanker rahim dan ovarium.



Semoga sedikit uraian tentang mitos di atas dapat merubah persepsi Anda tentang Pil KB.

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Manfaat Ikan bagi Kesehatan

Beberapa hal penting terkait manfaat ikan bagi kesehatan kita. Ikan sebagai sumber protein hewani jauh lebih aman dibandingkan dengan daging hewan; entah itu daging sapi, kambing bahkan ayam, Jika mengkonsumsi terlalu banyak daging, kita akan bermasalah dengan kolesterol yang dapat berakibat pada munculnya berbagai penyakit seperti jantung, obesitas, dan sebagainya.Sebaliknya, mengonsumsi ikan tidak memiliki efek samping apa pun. Tidak ada orang yang terkena penyakit karena terlalu banyak makan ikan dalam jangka waktu panjang.

Bagi ibu-ibu yang tengah hamil, ikan bahkan sangat dianjurkan untuk dikonsumsi. Sebab, selain sumber protein, daging ikan juga mengandung omega-3 yang sangat bermanfaat untuk merangsang pertumbuhan otak bayi, serta menguatkan tulang dan kuku, mengurangi risiko potensi penyakit paru-paru, diabetes, mental dan mengurangi risiko kelahiran prematur.

Selain omega-3, ikan juga mengandung bahan antioksidan seperti selenium dan co-enzim yang berfungsi menghambat kerusakan sel-sel tubuh. Oleh karena itu, jika ingin awet muda, makanlah ikan sebanyak-banyaknya. Sebuah penelitian di Universitas Melbourne, Australia, mengungkapkan bahwa mengonsumsi ikan dapat menurunkan risiko penyakit AMD (age-related macular disease), yaitu penyakit berkurangnya penglihatan karena usia semakin tua.

Untuk dapat mengonsumsi ikan, tidak perlu dengan ikan-ikan yang mahal. Kandungan zat-zat penting seperti omega-3 dalam konsentrasi tinggi justru terdapat pada ikan-ikan yang murah seperti kembung, tenggiri, lemuru, patin, sardine, dan sebagainya. Ikan-ikan itu memiliki kandungan omga-3 setara dengan ikan-ikan impor seperti salmon, cod, trout, dan sebagainya.

Indonesia adalah negara kepulauan terbesar di dunia dengan 70 persen wilayahnya berupa perairan. Dengan wilayah perairan yang begitu luas, Indonesia sangat kaya dengan sumber daya ikan, dan semestinya rakyat Indonesia adalah pengonsumsi ikan nomor satu di dunia. Tetapi sayangnya, tingkat konsumsi ikan di Indonesia masih terbilang rendah, hanya 30 kilogram per kapita per tahun, kalah dengan Singapura, Thailand, dan negara-negara ASEAN lainnya.

Ayo mengonsumsi ikan...

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Local fruit Indonesia and Benefits

Local fruit Indonesia

Indonesia Various local fruit is fruit that has a delicious flavor. This fruit is a type of tropical fruit. It turns out a variety of local fruit is delicious to eat but has many benefits even for health. Here are some of them.

Sapodilla 

Brown is one common type of skin color is given for those who have slightly darker skin. This is not surprising because the skin and flesh colored chocolate brown with a very sweet taste. Rich in carbohydrates because the 20% portion of the sugar. Sapodilla contains vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and potassium is high, so good for maintaining healthy blood vessels.

Persimmon

Persimmon is a fruit which is like wearing powder, because there is a section on the skin as white powder. Can be used to maintain dental health as it contains fluoride and is useful for maintaining healthy gums and mouth.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit has a thick skin and like a sponge. Shaped like an orange, but in a larger size and white or pink. Flavonoids, pectin and lycopene are compounds contained therein. Serves to lower cholesterol, prevent anemia and reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, the skin of grapefruit can be made into a variety of interesting crafts.

Rose water Rose-water with red or green color is typical. This fruit contains a lot of water.The fruit is eaten with the skin is rich in vitamins A, C, calcium and protein. The benefit to keep skin moist and fiber for digestion.

Red Guava

Guava is a fruit with vitamin C content is very high-calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin A and B1. We recommend that you eat of it with the skin because the meat near the skin that contain vitamin C at most.

Burmese

Burmese is a fruit with a small round shape and has a flesh that tends to clear. Have many minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. Useful for treating diarrhea and digestive system.

Carambola

Starfruit is the name in English. This star fruit is a five-point star-shaped. The content of vitamin E in it beneficial for the skin beauty. The fruit is also believed to lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Mangosteen

Tic-tac-tic mangosteen. This fruit is often used as material for the tic-tac-guess the total contents in it. Although his skin is black, but the meat is white and has a huge benefit for antioxidant, antibiotic and antiviral high. This fruit can ease fatigue and vertigo problems.

Soursop

Soursop usually eaten with added sugar, syrup or juice made. His skin is green and white meat. Benefits as a regulator of blood sugar levels and fight bacteria in the body.

Salak

Salak barked species in Indonesia are known to have the best quality. The taste is sweet and crisp enough to make this fruit is preferred. Brown scaly fruit can relieve a waste water continuously. It is well that should make you not to consume too much, because you might be difficult to urinate.

Cryptography

Cryptography fruit with characteristic hair can be found easily on the season. The fruit is sweet like white kids to adults. Antioxidant content in meat is very large, so it is good for health. One that has a delicious flavor is rapiah rambutan.

Nanas 

The flesh is yellow pineapple with sweet and sour taste, became one of the favorite fruits in a salad. The benefits of pineapple, among others, may be helpful in narrowing the blood vessels are covered in fat, aids digestion and is useful for those of you who are dieting.

Papaya

Papaya has an orange-colored flesh and black seeds of small round object. Beta-carotene is the highest nutrient content in it. It also can inhibit breast cancer cell growth.

Mango

One of the fruit is much preferred the mango. The fruit is usually desirable young pregnant women because it tastes sour. But, if it has matured, yellow flesh will taste sweet because the sugar content is high enough. Beneficial for skin health and controlling blood pressure.

In addition to cheaper, enjoy the local fruits become one of the variations in enjoying the fresh fruit. So, do not hesitate to taste the freshness of fruits and feel the results of their own country as well kenikmati benefits.

Friendly With Fat

Fat

Hearing the word fat, one's mind is usually thought of in the fat body or illness. Things like this are not entirely true, because the fat is still needed by the body. Fat still have benefits for the body, especially for children and active in its infancy, is also needed in the formation of fat cells and helps to menadi cells flexible so it can absorb nutrients properly. With adequate nutrition, children will be the maximum in the growth and development.Consumption of fat the body needs as much as 15% -30% of food consumed. benefits for the body fat such as a carrier of some vitamins such as vitamin A, D, E and vitamin K. Another benefit is the fat as an energy source, protecting the body from the cold and protect the human body organs from damage. Thus, it is necessary body fat, another reason we need to consume fat is because fat can not be generated solely by the human body, so that the food be a source of fat intake for the body. To mandapatkan benefits of fat, then that should be consumed more fats fine. Here are the types of fat contained in food:

Monounsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA) 

Also known by the name of a single bond in unsaturated fats. These fats are beneficial for both the body and can be consumed every day. This type of fat found in nuts such as almond, avocado and olive oil.

Poltunsaturates Fatty Acid (PUFA)

Other terms are the double bond in unsaturated fats. Fat is also good for the body. PUFA also consists of essential fat omega 3 and 6 are good for brain cell development and in children. Fish, fisheries such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and snapper are the source of PUFA in addition there is also the preparation of soy such as tempeh, tofu, as well as on the touge and avocado.

Saturates Fatty Acid (SAFA)

Are bad fats that can cause various diseases. Also referred to as saturated fat.This type of fat if consumed in excess can cause a buildup of fat in the blood vessels so that blood flow is blocked. The resulting disease can include coronary heart disease, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. Some foods that contain saturated fat include chicken skin, coconut, and fried foods. Because of bad health, consumption of SAFA should be minimized.

Fat is not the food should be avoided altogether. Mengkosumsi a balanced fat and more unsaturated fat consumption can be done to keep the body and get good nutrition helps the body stay healthy.

Diet tricks Success Without Tortured

Healthy Diet
By following the practical steps, you can run the program your diet without feeling tortured.What are the tricks that a healthy diet does not make you miserable?

Drinking Water
 Drinking water can reduce feelings of hunger, you can try drinking a glass of water before a tempting desire for snacking. Hunger can be reduced with the consumption of water, eating the results was reduced. In addition, water can dissolve fats in the body, so taking it very good for health.

Display Your Healthy Foods
 Putting healthy foods such as fruits or vegetables in an easily visible will allow you to reach them. For example, by putting it in the middle of the refrigerator, otherwise the position of cheese, biscuit, soda or other calorie-rich foods can be put in place that are less visible.

Add Healthy Foods in dish
 Try adding the vegetables on your plate. It's okay to occasionally enjoy a meal at your favorite restaurant, but do not forget the message portion of salad as a complement. Vegetables rich in fiber that can make your stomach feel full, so no charge to continue to be filled.

Enjoy Food
 Those who love to eat quickly tend to be fatter faster. This is because if men eat slowly and enjoy the food, it will give enough time for the body to signal satiety to the brain so that the portion of the food you eat less. Also avoid eating, talking or watching television. Habits like these will make you eat more meals.

Create Food Notes
Record any food you already eat can help you be more careful for any food to be eaten again. It will also help avoid "missed" the high-calorie foods that enter the body. Note should be made ​​accurately and completely. Write down everything you eat smaller portions including two biscuits as well as all the toppings of food eaten. For example, when you eat bread, topping record what was used. Also take note of how many servings you eat. By the record, can be analyzed what was about to make you gain weight.What must be remembered in a diet is the need to be realistic. Do not expect to go down too much in the short term. With a calm mind and apply these practical tricks to make you not afraid when it comes to diet programs.

Brief of Asthma

Asthma is a symptom caused by airway abnormalities in the form of increased sensitivity to stimulation from the environment as a trigger.

Triggers of these symptoms can be fatigue of mind (emotional distress), physical fatigue, changes in living environment that is not expected (weather, humidity, temperature, smoke (especially tobacco) and the odors that stimulate), airway infections, particularly influenza disease specific, and an allergic reaction from materials terhirup or eaten.

rate sensitivity of airway symptoms are starting from mild symptoms (too cold / sneezing or coughing often recur / relapse) until the symptoms of a severe form of asthma (trouble breathing). This is actually the background of marked allergic reaction.

emergence of some symptoms of the sensitivity of the canned form / can be expressed by the patient usually begins from the time children. About 50% of symptoms will heal by itself, even at a time these symptoms will appear again on the level of symptoms that are often given more weight the term asthma. About 55-6 -% of disease in respiratory allergy can be reduced to the children or grandchildren and the rest is caused because of a less polluted environment to live or have yet to get attention, because the new symptoms appear after adults is not because it's an odd thing.

Cause:

Basic problems in asthma lies in the respiratory tract abnormalities are turned away the reaction / inflammation (caused by allergic reactions) caused by exposure to substances such as:

1 . dust in the house dust is derived from cotton mattress (especially long), carpets, sofas, old clothes stored in closets, ceiling roof, buku-buku/kertas old records, etc. .
2 . Raw foods, especially species of marine fish, cow's milk, eggs, chocolate, nuts, etc.. (Being the makann material that has characteristics that irritate al spicy, cold, sticky, sweet / sour, salty, etc.. Not the cause but the trigger).
3 . environment, among others feathers originating from agricultural material (pollen, hay, straw, bagasse, etc..), a material derived from feathers and bird droppings and pets.

Danger of Too Much Eating Instant Noodles

Instant noodles are very touching people's tongue and easily found. Not uncommon for people to make instant noodles as their permanent menu.

When the noodles are consumed rarely, instant noodles is not always dangerous, because it follows the standard BPOM for the content of substance. But it is regularly consumed each day, will lead to long-term losses. Own instant noodles also contain carbohydrates only, and does not contain vitamins and other nutrients, in contrast to that heralded by their ads.

Nah noodles circulating in Indonesia alone contain preservatives, cooking oil used to fry the noodles until dried, MSG, and coloring agents. So these harmful substances can not be lost even when boiled. However, when boiled, these substances reduced and mixed in the cooking water. Oh yes also terrible!

For this reason, the cooking water when cooking instant noodles should be discarded, because they contain substances before, and instead of the cooking water when eating instant noodle soup, hot water can be used that has been cooked.

consumption of instant noodles on a regular basis can lead to indigestion, constipation, indigestion and even cancer. In addition, the chemicals contained in instant noodles can make your skin dry which will lead to premature aging. Instant noodle consumption also has a high caloric content, which would thwart the diet program for those who are living it.

Thus, the noodles should not be consumed too frequently, because it can hurt yourself. Get used to remove water addition stew after cooking instant noodles, to reduce the harmful substances they contain.

Well if you already know the dangers of instant noodles if you still want to continue taking it?friends of instant noodle snack should probably also not be given as donations to the disaster area ya! Be careful with your health!

Source: Various news sources
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7 Benefits of Drinking Water for Health

Water is the lifeblood of all people in the world agree with this because the man can not live without water.

We can survive without food for 7 days, but we are weak and not strong when not drinking water for 3 days, we will automatically stretched lives.

Water is the lifeblood of all people in the world agree with this because the man can not live without water. We can survive without food for 7 days, but we are weak and not strong when not drinking water for 3 days, we will automatically stretch of lives.

7 Benefits of Drinking Water For Health:

1. Stay Slim With Water
Trying to lose weight? Water increases metabolism and helps you feel full. Replace calorie-laden drinks with water, and drink a glass before meals to help you feel fuller. Drinking more water also helps increase the amperage of metabolism - especially if your glass is cold. Your body has to work to warm the water, in the process of burning a few extra calories.

2.Air Encourage Your Workers
If you feel tired and exhausted, drink the water. Dehydration makes you feel tired. Water helps the blood transporting oxygen and other essential nutrients to the cells. If you get enough water, you also do not have the heart to work harder to pump blood throughout your body.

3.Menurunkan Water Stress With
85% of your brain tissue is water. If you are dehydrated, both body and mind will be stressed. If you feel thirsty, you're already slightly dehydrated. To keep stress levels down, cadangkanlah glass of water on your desk or carry a drink bottle and little by little on a regular basis.

4.Membentuk Tone Muscles With Water
Drinking water helps prevent muscle cramps and lubricate the joints in the body. If you are well hydrated, you can exercise longer and stronger without "hitting the wall."

5.Memelihara skin
Fine lines and wrinkles deeper when you're dehydrated. Water is your natural beauty cream. Drinking water hydrates the skin cells and their pick-up again, make your face look younger. She also remove dirt and improve circulation and blood flow, making your face clean, clear, and radiant.

6.Tetap Organized By Air
Along with fiber, water is essential for good digestion. Water helps dissolve the particles Limba and pass them smoothly through your digestive tract. If you're dehydrated, your body absorbs all the water, leaving your colon is dry and makes it more difficult to pass stool.

7.Air Reduce Kidney Stone
Rate of painful kidney stone disease increases as people - including children - do not drink enough water. Melt water and mineral salts in the urine that form solid crystals, known as kidney stones. Kidney stones can not be formed in the liquid urine, then that reduce your risk with plenty of water! Hopefully the above information useful.

Sources: Kucoba.com

Be careful Consuming Supplements

There was no apparent lack of a piece of physical Month, 13 months. However, the anxiety of the mother makes the kid who threw a sweet smile that often gets a daily multivitamin every day.Especially in the rainy season like this, Tanti, 28, was so worried about her baby got sick. The housewife who lives in Calcutta is to imagine the panic that must be endured if the condition occurs. So, he was willing to take an umbrella before it rains. So as not to hurt, the boy was fed a multivitamin supplement. Moreover, he was fascinated many advertising multivitamin supplement products on the screen.

For this reason, Dr. S. Purnamawati Pujiarto, Spak, MMPed also asked the mothers to be careful. This child specialists say, the supplement useful only for people aged 65 years and over. Or persons who in certain circumstances, such as menopause, eating disorders, low-calorie diet. Also those who smoke, consume alcoholic beverages, special diets, designing a pregnancy, have a metabolic disorder, or absorption of food in the body. He reveals, women and children often become victims of various supplement products. With a target market of the Eve, in the market today has outstanding range of products that can prevent a lot of things, such as aging, osteoporosis. In fact, the use of antioxidants - with levels of vitamin A, E, and others - to excess can lead to death. doctor in charge of Medical Care in Kemang, South Jakarta, is expressed, not only children who should be observed from the use of supplements, people in certain conditions must be more careful.

 For example, nursing mothers, pregnant, or suffer from certain diseases, such as hypertension, heart disease, thyroid, diabetes, previous history of stroke, glaucoma, blood clots, depression, mental illness, epilepsy, parkison, enlarged prostate, and organ transplantation. He also quipped a product containing colostrum. "Imagine, how many cows it takes to make that product," he said. According to doctors who are usually called Wati, vitamins and minerals are important in the continuity of the activities of the cells in the body. "But, only needed in small amounts," he said. There are only a few disorders that arise due to vitamin deficiency, but too much can also be dangerous. 

Wati explained, excess water soluble vitamins - vitamins B and C - to create workloads that kidney function is impaired or excessive buildup and lead to kidney stones appeared. While excess fat soluble vitamins - vitamins A, D, E, and K - can overload the liver which can lead to impaired liver function, blood clotting problems, as well as vitamin toxicity. Imagine when these conditions must be faced by children due to his packed supplements continues all the time. 

In fact, many fond mothers who want their children to eat so he bought a special supplement of appetite booster. In fact, said Wati, a kind of supplement that has not been shown to effectively increase the appetite. "In medicine, there is no such thing as an appetite stimulant," he asserted. After all, supplements are not drugs must undergo clinical trials so that we do not know exactly the effectiveness and safety. majority of mothers also want their children to have super endurance so buy the advertised special supplement has the ability to increase immunity. 

Wati firmly stated, there is no cure for the immune system. "Otherwise, it is used for (handling) of HIV," he said. The same thing also expressed special child Zakiudin dr Munasir in different occasions. Zaki said, the immune system can not be governed by one thing. As a result, the child does not need to be given to increase the intake of the immune system is important because the intake is nutritious and balanced. Immunity, as well as other body organs, need capital to work. 

Well, a complete and nutritious dish that can push up balancing out the system works. Wati also advised the mother to provide food ingredients rich in vitamins and a variety of useful substances such as the body, such as fiber, protein and phytochemicals. Remember, too, the results of research of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that says it is too early vitamin supplementation, it may increase the risk of allergies and asthma in children. As a result, the wish of the child survivors, even so miserable. Are not the parents also are miserable? Source: TEMPO Interactive Tuesday, February 3, 2009 

Wash Hands Save Lives

Handwashing habits are not good people of Indonesia. Seen from the habit of washing hands with a bowl of water or finger bowl to wash hands before eating. Whereas a healthy habit that can save lives by preventing disease. hands that look clean it is not necessarily sterile. Impact, similar to that dirty hands can be a source of several diseases that can cause death in children such as diarrhea and acute respiratory infections (ARI). Research results to the World Health Organization (WHO) shows about 1.8 million people died of diarrhea. Health Expert, Dr. Handrawan Nadesul say, the habit of washing your hands thoroughly to prevent the entry of ten kinds of diseases including diarrhea, cholera and ARI. "For every person needs to intervene in order to live a healthy life and start by washing your hands with soap and water," said Hendrawan in the discussion of child health in Jakarta, Wednesday (17/06)

He explained, diarrhea, respiratory disease and other causes of death in young children can be prevented with awareness of clean living for the community. Role of the mother, said Hendrawan is a big capital in the formation of healthy behavior, because mothers who are directly involved in providing food, child care and the application of other healthy behaviors. According to an article in the British Medical Journal, 51 studies conducted in England showed more effective than hand washing drugs and vaccines to stop the flu. Health Costs

Only with soap and water flows of capital costs kesahatan each family can be reduced to 44%. It lowers handwashing interventions addressing diseases that cause death in children is more effective than other means. "In the Philippines the economic impact of the behavior of washing hands with soap can reduce healthcare costs by U.S. $ 455 million," added Handrawan.Preventing the arrival of the disease since the beginning of course will reduce the high cost of treatment. Unfortunately, the behavior of washing hands with soap is less promoted as a precaution. Handrawan regretted that the various parties more focused on health issues in the upstream, namely how to provide free or inexpensive drug treatment. In fact intensified the promotion of the behavior of washing hands with soap can reduce health care costs for the purchase of drugs, hospital care and other necessities when someone is sick. 

In addition, by washing hands with soap will reduce the number of school children and permission of social impacts they cause. Being a healthy individual is how one behaves well. Healthy behaviors may be formed as a child with communication, information and education. All the acts to create a healthy generation of Indonesia. Budgeted funds and the role of the Government launched a program to clean and healthy lifestyle behaviors, while others can help the government's program in communication, information and education. "But the very act is a family, especially mothers. Because the mother is behind the creation of a healthy generation" asserted Handrawan. source: republikaonline

Bad Breath Gone With Coffee Extract

For you lovers of food jengkol or a banana, maybe some coffee after eating food makers such bad breath. Researchers have shown that coffee extract can eliminate bad breath. Usually after drinking coffee, the mouth will feel slightly Sepat and has a characteristic odor. But the coffee extract was examined by the experts can actually prevent the growth of bacteria that lead to bad breath. "Everybody thinks that coffee causes bad breath," said Mel Rosenberg, a specialist in the breath of Tel Aviv University, as quoted by LiveScience, Monday (12 / 10/2009).

 "But it's also not wrong. Coffee does have the effect of dehydration of the mouth, and will be more so when mixed with milk. When the mixture was allowed to stand, will it ferments in the mouth which will cause bad breath," explains Rosenberg. But the effect of coffee is only one effect only. Other effects researchers found just the opposite, namely coffee can eliminate bad breath. How?Rosenberg and colleagues attempted to analyze the bacteria that produce bad breath saliva-responders after consuming coffee. 

In contrast to previous predictions, the researchers actually found that components in coffee may prevent the growth of bacteria and bad breath.Components are not known his name, which inhibits the growth of bacteria that cause bad breath in the mouth. Finally Rosenberg was trying to isolate the inhibitory component (anti) bacteria for further study.

 In the meeting of the International Society for Breath Odor Research in Germany, Rosenberg said that the discovery can be used as a reference by the industry players mouthwash (dessert), mint candies and chewing gum removal products to develop bad breath."That could be used for these industries are not the coffee, but the active components of the coffee extract that we are careful to this time, "Rosenberg said. Source: detikhealth.

Eggs Help Development Child IQ

The results of Faculty of Medicine (FK) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogyakarta reveal that eggs can help the development of "intelligence quotient" (IQ / intelligence) and address iodine deficiency in children. "Eggs are very important for consumption by school-age children. Eating two eggs every day can help the development of IQ and treat iodine deficiency disease, "says nutritionist Faculty Toto Sudargo SKM MKes in Yogyakarta on Monday. According to him, the results of research conducted on school children in mountainous areas such as Wonosobo and Wonogiri, Central Java, showing the impact iodine deficiency can lower the IQ of children around 10-15 percent. "But when treated with the eggs could increase the IQ of about 20 percent.

Therefore, as an anticipatory measures, early childhood are advised to eat two eggs every day to help the development of IQ," he said. He said that the average child's school throughout Indonesia is still around 35-65 percent malnutrition, particularly iodine deficiency, even in areas known to Wonosobo and Wonogiri approximately 19-33 percent of high school students to iodine deficiency. According to him, children need to eat eggs, because absorptive capacity of the egg that weighs 60 grams contains 7-8 grams of protein, while for the needs of school children is around 45 grams of protein. "So, school children need to eat eggs. 

Moreover, if fried, because there is an additional 10 grams of protein, which will add 110 kilogram calories, "he said. Chairman of the Association Dietisien Indonesia (AsDI) Martalena Purba PhD MCN says, the problem of malnutrition cause low quality of Indonesia's population, especially among children under five, pregnant women, the elderly, and students. According to him, based on research, nutrition less frequent in certain periods such as the impact of rising fuel prices (fuel) and global climate change causes changes in the harvest cycle. "Moreover, it also often occurs when a disaster occurs, causing the increasing number of patients with malnutrition among vulnerable groups," he said. ant / KPO sources: RepublikaOnline

7 Vegetables and Fruits that Make Aging

Good news for those who like fruit and vegetables. Consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables were fresh and keeps the body young awert. Fruits and vegetables are what needs to be consumed? Find the answers here! If you want to look young, fresh, clean and gorgeous skin, start here.

Here are seven types of fruits and vegetables you need to consume on a regular basis in order to stay young and vibrant resilient body. Romaine Lettuce: Six pieces of romaine lettuce gives the supply of more than 100% of the required vitamin A per day can refresh the skin and replace the cells that damaged. "Mineral potassium in romaine lettuce gives a refresher on the skin and helps circulation," as Lisa Drayer, RD, director of 'The Beauty Diet'. Another advantage, with the same amount of romaine lettuce to give 45% of vitamin K, which activates a protein essential for blood vessel health.

Blueberry 

 Recent research that this purple fruit membaantu sharpen memory. In some research evidence that blue-purple pigments found in blueberries contribute to cognitive change.

Broccoli 

call it a deadly disease like cancer, heart or whatever and eat more broccoli and witnessed his brilliance quell the disease, according to John Hopkins study reveals. If the average of four times a week presented vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower, the risk of death was reduced 26% from the 6100 men studied for 28 years. 

Paprika Red 

 Despite the well-known vitamin C are citrus fruits, red peppers jerukan but is actually a best. Vitamin C good for the skin immune san. Researchers in England found that vitamin C is taken by 4025 women turned out to give effect to the reduction in wrinkles and dry skin. Vitamin C bukanhanya mekindungi of flu but it can help the healing process faster.

Fruit Figs 

 are gonna be surprised to learn that the 6 fresh figs contains 891 mg of potassium, almost 20% of the body needs daily. Or almost twice that found in bananas. Last five years on the study in the Netherlands, a high potassium diet associated with lower mortality rates at age 55 years or more. Fig merupkan the best sources of calcium, per serving (6 figs fruit) equal to a half cup of fat-free milk. 

Fruit Lychee

A French study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that lychee has a polyphenol content, the second highest rank, or almost 15% more than the found in wine. Content plays a key role in preventing degenerative diseases such as cancer.

Apples 

Apples are the fruit should be eaten or have you eat to maintain health. In the Iowa Women's Health Study, which examined the habits of 34 000 healthy women whose age was nearly 20 years, called the apple as one of the three foods most effective in reducing the risk of death from heart disease in women who already menapouse. Research lainmendapati that the fruit reduces the risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes and helping women lose weight.

Source: Detik Health

Was the danger Nosebleeds in Children?

IN its infancy, children often have nosebleeds (epistaxis). In addition to vascular abnormalities caused, climate change is also a trigger. Topi has always stuck to the head of the Ari, 9, during hot weather and hot sun sting. Ari did not even once dared to open a hat he wore. Ari did have its own reasons, it's because he's always bleeding if his head is not always a barrier dilindungi.Terik sun Ari to play with friends on the field. What happened Ari, was also experienced Ina, 10. Every Monday, Ina always came home early from school with a bloody uniform. 

This is due Monday, Ina must follow the flag ceremony and it makes sunburn.nosebleeds are often experienced by children, of course, worried parents. No wonder, then parents take the time to consult with a physician. The result, it bleeds like that of Ina and Ari is not dangerous, if not followed by complications of other diseases. To cure nosebleed, or in medicine known as epistaxis, a doctor applying the treatment by means of a bloody nose burned (dikostik) with a special tool. The goal is that blood is constantly coming out. Then cleaned and nose bleeding nose will stop. According to Dr Rully Siagian SpA (K) RSCM (Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital), nosebleed is bleeding from the nose. If there are no other illnesses, nosebleeds usually only an abnormality in the blood vessels in the nose. He explained that the cause of nosebleeds in children vary. In general, bleeding caused by ruptured blood vessels in the nose area of the center, called plexus kieselbach. This is a woven vascular network of blood vessels are very delicate and thin. In children, these blood vessels bleed easily, especially if there is infection in the nose area. 

As a result of infection, thin blood vessels that will be widened and that it will tersenggol little fragile. "One of the factors causing nosebleeds are hereditary and weather changes can also cause nosebleeds. The principle is the same as an infection, cold or rainy weather caused the child has a cold nose and dilated blood vessels in the nose and thin.When the child rubs his nose, blood vessels is easily broken, "he said. Most nosebleeds in children is not harmful. So, no need to panic. During the child looks healthy and active, not accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, parents need not worry. "Usually the nosebleeds occur in children aged from 4? 10 years. Nosebleeds occur in children because of the mucous membranes and blood vessels are thin and sensitive child, so when there are trigger factors such as cold air, a hot or mild trauma, blood was immediately poured out. The occurrence was generally spontaneous, lightweight, and easy to stop, "he said. bleeding disorders generally diminish with age. 

The more added age, blood vessels and mucous membranes in the nose is getting stronger, so do not bleed easily. Although the majority of cases of bleeding is not harmful, parents should be wary if the frequency of bleeding was quite often, every 1? 2 days.This is because there is little possibility of a dangerous disease. diseases such as ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura), dengue fever, leukemia, severe thalassemia or hemophilia, may also show symptoms of bleeding. Low platelet levels can also cause bleeding in the nose.Hemophilia child may have normal platelet levels, but low blood clotting factors so that patients often bleed. Different from the normal bleeding that generally stem from the anterior (front of nasal cavity), then the nosebleed is accompanied by a dangerous disease comes from the inside of the nose (posterior). Not surprisingly, a lot of blood coming out and difficult to stop. 

Meanwhile, according to Dr. Dr. H Hendar Wijanarko SpA (K) of the Children's Medical Clinic, danger or not depends on the cause nosebleeds. Nosebleeds because of scarlet fever is very dangerous, that's a serious stage. If the bleeding due to infection in the nose, such as sinusitis and so on, not too dangerous. In chronic conditions, for example, are too frequent nosebleeds and blood that came out a lot can happen quite severe complications such as anemia. Anemia if prolonged and heavy workload will result in increased heart weight and heart will swell. Views of its origins, bleeding from the nose is there some sort. There bleeding that occurs in the nose called kieselbach plexus, a kind of woven network of blood vessels. In children, this tissue bleeds easily.Itchy nose, scraped-lighters, and bloody. 

Typically also, nosebleeds occur because of infection, especially in the nose area, such as sinus infections that cause blood vessels to widen. To be sure, usually sinus photo. Generally, the blood will come out of the nose, but, sometimes the blood does not come out of the nose, swallowed it down her throat. "Because not get out through the nose, the bleeding was only discovered when the child is vomiting. This is often mistaken for the incidence of vomiting blood, "said Hendar. not end there, nosebleeds can also occur due to allergies, which usually occurs in children aged four years. Usually accompanied by a runny nose and a long thick, sometimes also with a productive cough and bad breath. There are also gender-related bleeding, although very rare. 

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Cancer Cell Growth Inhibition Ciplukan

Fruit ciplukan ((Physallisa angulata L) containing compounds and Withanolid Fisalin that can cure cancer.
"Withanolid Fisalin and are cytotoxic to some cancer cells and can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells, lung, and blood cancers," said the student at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogyakarta  Amelilinda Monikawati Tuesday. 

Amelilinda with Inna Amandari and Sofa Farida successfully tested the chemopreventive potential of ethanolic extract of herbs ciplukan in breast cancer cells.
Thanks to the research trials on the anticancer potential of the third ciplukan Faculty of Pharmacy UGM researchers are winning the Competition Selection Adolescent Indonesia (PPRI) field of Natural Sciences, 2010.
"In vitro, the study successfully suppress cancer cell growth by 20 percent. From research conducted ciplukan strengthens the hypothesis has the potential to be developed as a chemopreventive agent," he said.
Not only are in vitro, said he was to support research ciplukan potential as a chemopreventive agent in breast cancer has also been conducted to test in vivo.
"In vivo test aimed to observe the effect of ethanolic extract of herb in test animals Sprague Dawley strain female rats," he said.
During this time, He said the treatment of breast cancer with chemotherapy is considered less effective because it often leads to resistance and few side effects.
"The side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea, vomiting, toxicity to normal tissue, cardiac toxicity, and suppress the immune system," he said.
Therefore, the He says it takes an alternative cancer therapy safer, affordable, effective, and does not harm the immune system. 

source: Id.News.yahoo.com

Sugar is poison Worst

Many people who like sweet foods and contain lots of sugar. However, sugar was able to get people addicted. Not only that, even sugar can be called as a substance that actually poison that can cause serious damage to the body. 

"Sugar is not only dangerous, but also a substance which is really toxic," claims Dr.. Robert Lustig, professor of pediatrics at the University of California, who became famous for his lectures on Youtube, as reported by Geniusbeauty, Friday (11/11/2011). 

According to Dr. Robert, sugar leads to the development of metabolic syndrome is aggravated by obesity, which increases the risk of hypertension, diabetes and diseases of the heart.

 Doctors consider fructose into the cause of this problem because it is characterized by increased toxicity when compared to glucose. So, even with a small amount of calories, more noticeable negative effects.

What happens to your body when you eat sugar?

Once sugar enters the bloodstream, blood sugar causes the pancreas to increase insulin release (insulin needed to convert sugar into energy). When a large amount of sugar consumed, more insulin is released. Insulin that converts sugar into instant energy source, which explains the high-energy jolt from a donut or a piece of cake. 

After a high level of insulin is released, blood sugar levels began to decrease rapidly so that there is a problem shortly after eating sugary foods. Besides converting sugar into energy, insulin also stimulates fat storage.Therefore, the more sugar you eat the more insulin is produced. As a result, the more likely you will gain weight. In addition to causing obesity (overweight) and tooth decay, sugar is also associated with more serious health conditions, including mood changes, decreased immune system and diabetes. Sources: Detikhealth.com

10 Cholesterol Lowering Foods

There are a number of foods can reduce levels Lipoproptein Low-Density (LDL) alias bad cholesterol that causes plaque in blood vessels, and increase High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) aka good cholesterol that can be utilized the body to process vitamins are soluble in fat. 

To lower LDL levels, you must reduce your intake of saturated fat. Saturated fats are usually found in animal products such as meat, milk, cream, butter, and cheese. There is also saturated fat comes from vegetable oils such as coconut milk, coconut oil, and fats. But many foods that contain unsaturated fats that are very effective in lowering cholesterol levels.

1. Soybeans 

Soybean derivatives, soy aliases that have been processed eg into tofu, tempeh, soy milk, and soy flour contains isoflavones, which are substances that can reduce LDL. But remember, though delicious tofu and tempeh can not effectively lower cholesterol when treated with carelessly. For example, fried in cooking oil or mixed with coconut milk. Because, coconut milk and cooking oil are sources of saturated fat. Agency for the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends to consume at least 25 grams of soy protein per day to lower cholesterol levels.

2. Nuts
Nuts are a source of soluble fiber are very high. Eating soluble fiber can reduce cholesterol.Eating beans such as chickpeas, kidney beans, string beans on a regular basis for six weeks can reduce cholesterol levels by 10%. 

3. Salmon 

Salmon is very good because it contains Omega-3 acids that can lower LDL and increase HDL and trigiserilda. Salmon contains EPA and DHA is good for heart health. The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings per week to get the maximum benefit. Besides salmon, tuna, trout, sardines, mackerel, and herring are also good. 

4. Avocado 

Avocado is a source of unsaturated fats that can increase HDL levels. Unfortunately, avocados are high in calories, so it must be combined with vegetables that can reduce calories. One medium sized avocado contains 300 calories and 30 grams of saturated fat while the normal human body needs are 1,800 calories and 30 grams of unsaturated fat per day. 

5 . Garlic

For thousands of years ago, garlic was believed to contain many substances that are good for human health. Ancient Egyptians wore garlic to increase stamina. In modern times, garlic is used to lower cholesterol, prevent blood clotting, lowering blood pressure, and protects the body from infection. The most recent findings that garlic can prevent the particles sticking to the vessel wall cholesterol blood. 

6. Spinach 

Spinach contains lots of lutein. Lutein is an important substance that can maintain healthy eye function and sharpness. Lutein also was able to maintain heart health because it can prevent grease build up in blood vessels. Encouraged, to eat spinach every day about half a bowl for maximum results. 

7.Margarine 

Some margarines to lower cholesterol. For example, margarine from flower seed canola oil 

8. Cashew

Almonds, Walnuts and monounsaturated fats, in the cashews, almonds, and walnuts are low-fat foods are good for heart health. Nuts also contain vitamin E, magnesium, and phytochemicals are closely associated with heart health . Unfortunately, like avocados, nuts are very high in protein. So, do not eat nuts so that voracious really benefit maximum.

 9. Tea

Tea, would be drunk cold or heat, the same benefits. Tea contains antioxidants that can make blood vessels relax, so avoid blood clots. Antioxidants in tea are flavonoids may prevent LDL oxidation that lead accumulates in the blood vessels. Enjoying a glass of tea per day could meet the needs of antioxidants. 

10. Chocolate 

Chocolate was healthy. Of course, the chocolate is mixed with too much milk contains too much fat. So, choose a dark or bitter chocolate. Healthy chocolate because it contains lots of antioxidants and flavonoids. White chocolate, does not contain it so it is less healthy consumption. flavanoid content of chocolate varies depending on where chocolate is grown and the processing process.

Source: inilah.com

Foods that Can Eliminate Body Odor

Body odor can get people out of the association. As a result, a million ways to do to combat body odor. Here are some nutritious foods that can eliminate body odor. 

Body produces sweat from apocrine glands and ekrin. Ekrin gland produces most of the 'salty sweat' which cools the body.Mayo Clinicmencatat that the body odor arising from apocrine glands, which secrete sweat the fat in areas with abundant hair, like the scalp, armpits and groin. Sweat removes toxins from the body's functioning, including those generated through the food you eat, which can develop odor when in contact by bacteria on the skin. Changing foods can help the body odor. 

Here are some foods that can help eliminate body odor, as reported by Livestrong, Saturday (09/17/2011): 

1.White meat 

Eating white meat like chicken and fish instead of red meat (beef or lamb), can reduce body odor. A study published in the journal Chemical Senses in 2006 concluded that eating red meat can have negative effects on body odor. 

2. Vegetables 

Oregon State University stated that the fishy odor associated with eating foods that contain high levels of choline. Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine recommends that men consume no more than 550 mg of choline per day and women no more than 425 mg per day. Vegetables are generally low-choline and eating a diet rich in vegetables, cooked or fresh (raw) can be help reduce body odor. Vegetables that contain the lowest amount of choline include spinach, carrots, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, radishes, lettuce and cabbage. 

3. Fruit 

Fruit is another example of a low-choline diet and can help eliminate body odor. Apples, strawberries, pears, orange juice, grape juice, pineapple, banana, blueberry and watermelon contain some of the lowest levels of choline.

Source: Detikhealth.com