For a Better Life...... More Healthy

Stay close partner-in-law who tends More Fertile

2012-07-16T21:30:00.000-07:00

Trend found in today's young couples are avoiding in-laws live near the house. The reason is that the couple could be more independent, or it could also avoid the chattering of a nagging mother-in-law. However, in-laws live near her true home offers many advantages, in addition to more efficient, it can also increase fertility.

Dr Virpi Lummaa of Sheffield University analyzed the records of the church who had lived 300 years with the last data recorded in 2000. These records contain data of birth, marriages and deaths of farmers in Finland.

The study, presented at the 2012 Euroscience conference in Dublin found that married couples who live close to the in-laws have more children. In addition, the distance between the child's birth time is also shorter. Couples also tend to marry at a young age when her mother was still alive.

Not only that, previous research has found that children born to couples who live near his grandmother's home are less likely to die in infancy. It seems that the new family benefit from the additional people who are willing to help provide care to children.

Dr Lummaa not find any differences between the laws of the mother or father. However, previous research on African families find that the mother-in-law of the mother is a person who gives the greatest benefit.

The positive impact of the mother-in-law of the mother is probably due to age. Men generally married at an older age than women, the paternal grandmother are also typically older and less able to help care for grandchildren.

"The role of grandparents is less obvious impact is not because the grandfather was not doing anything, but because of the lack of help from grandparents parenting grandchildren can be translated directly," said Dr. Lumma as reported by Medical Daily, Tuesday (07/17/2012).

In addition to studying the effects of close-in-law, Dr. Lummaa also learn why women lose the ability to have children when they were relatively young, but other mammals are able to reproduce into old age.

The latest research confirms the findings support the theory that menopause is a natural way to keep the women did not have more children when she was young counted as a grandmother. This mechanism will make menopausal women more focused care for her grandchildren at the same time avoid the trauma of childbirth.

There are no Other Substances That Can Replace Function Vaccine for Children

2012-07-10T03:27:00.000-07:00

Those who refused the vaccine or immunization assume that the body has its own immunity, so it does not need to be stimulated by the vaccine. Though none of the other substances that can replace the function of immunization, including breast milk.

There is no single body of research in the world that states that the immunity due to immunization can be replaced by other substances, including breastfeeding, nutrition, and herbal supplements, because the immunity is set up very differently.

Breastfeeding, nutrition, herbal supplements, and hygiene can strengthen the body's defenses in general, but do not form a specific immunity against certain harmful bacteria. If the number of bacteria are many and fierce, public protection did not protect the baby, so it can still seriously ill, disabled or die.

"The body has two defenses, there is such thing as non-specific and specific defenses. Non-specific such as skin, gastrointestinal tract, mucous membranes and gastrointestinal tract. While the specific defenses set up by the vaccine," explained Prof. DR. Dr Sri Rezeki S. Hadinegoro, SpA (K), Chairman of the Task Force Immunization IDAI, the Media Seminar on Immunization Symposium IDAI-3, in Palm Ivory Harris Hotel.

The vaccine would stimulate the formation of specific immunity (antibodies) against bacteria, viruses or toxins of certain bacteria. Once antibodies are formed, the vaccine will work more quickly, effectively and efficiently to prevent transmission of dangerous diseases.

In addition given the immunization, remain exclusively breast-fed infants, complementary feeding with a complete and balanced nutrition, hygiene and environmental agencies. Supplements provided varied according to individual needs. In addition the baby must get the attention and affection, as well as the stimulation of play to develop intelligence, creativity and good behavior.

"But if the mother is not immunized their children, then her breast milk had no antibodies. If her mother was not immunized how to have immunity for his son, although give breastfeeding for 6 months," said Prof Sri.

Who Said Fat Faster People Died?

2012-07-09T19:26:00.001-07:00

So far you have been fed a variety of research that states that obesity and being overweight can lead to cardiovascular disease risk and damage to various systems in the body until death.

But in fact, a recent study that obesity is to encourage you not to worry because the condition does not merely carry the risk of death. This conclusion is revealed by a team of researchers from the University of California-Davis, USA.

Than people of normal weight, people who are overweight do not indicate an increased risk of death during the study period of six years.

Even people who are obese are not at high risk of acute, it's just suffering from diabetes or hypertension risk that could cause death.

Initially questioned the findings of previous studies that still use the data when the number of obese people is still not an epidemic it is today.

The study linked the condition of obesity with risk of short-term mortality rates are higher in people who have extra weight.

"A lot of people who overdo believe that being overweight or obese are at increased risk of death. Yet our findings indicate this is not the main problem," said Anthony Jerant, associate professor of community medicine and family of California-Davis, who led the study.

"After evaluating these studies for six years, we found that only acute obesity was often associated with an increased risk of death from diabetes and hypertension," he said as quoted by newkerala, Monday (07/09/2012).

Jerant using national data from the years 2000-2005, included 51 000 adults aged 18-90 years who participated in the Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys.

In addition to observing the utilization and cost of healthcare in the U.S., the survey also collected information related to health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

The study is published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.

Sex Position For Men Premature Ejaculation Not Easy

2012-07-09T14:21:00.002-07:00

Premature ejaculation is one of the most common problems faced by men during sex. Either out of excitement, haste or indeed any specific disease conditions, but this condition could eventually make the men stress. There are several ways to do so he is not premature ejaculation.

The impact of ejaculation not only can cause embarrassment, stress or lower self-confidence, but also reduces sexual pleasure for couples.

This is basically the physical and psychological problems of men, but there are some sex positions that also affects premature ejaculation, as reported by boldsky:

1. Avoid the missionary position (man on top)

Man on top position is a position that makes a man takes extra effort to do his job in bed. This position may lead to greater pressure on the genitals of men and can cause premature ejaculation.

2. Try woman on top (the woman on top)
These include an effective position to avoid premature ejaculation due to lower male efforts and also be able to control ejaculation.

3. Avoid standing position
Making love in a standing position will require much effort from the man because he had to lift her while performing duties during lovemaking. It can make men experience premature ejaculation.

4. Try a sideways position
Lateral position is also believed to control ejaculation and last longer in bed.

5. Begin with foreplay
Enough foreplay and do not rush to penetrate is one way to avoid premature ejaculation. Apart from pleasing your partner, it can also make men last longer in bed.

6. Experiment
Each man has a certain position that can make rapid ejaculation. To find out, you need to try new positions, which can then be evaluated in order to avoid during lovemaking. Experiment to avoid premature ejaculation.

Easy Tips For Women Getting Fat Pregnancy

2012-07-09T06:11:00.000-07:00

Obesity in women would reduce the possibility for hamil.Tetapi not mean you will not be pregnant forever, you just need to do some steps you can increase your chances of getting pregnant.

According to a study conducted by Barbara Luke of Michigan State University, women with a BMI (Body Mass Index) above 40 are less likely to conceive. BMI is around 18.5 to 24.9 normal person.

The following steps need to be considered by women with obesity who desire a greater chance halmil, as reported by onlymyhealth, among others:

1. Lose Weight

Weight loss even if only a little can improve your chances of getting pregnant. Do not choose a method to lose weight instantly as it can create physical problems such as malnutrition, digestive disorders and even death.

A study reported in 2007 in the journal Human Reproduction finds fertility decline to 5 percent for each BMI value of more than 29. Lowering the value of BMI may be done by reducing the weight of 2 to 4 kg.

2. Keep track of your Menstrual Cycle

If you have regular menstrual cycles, do sex on your ovulation time. You can monitor the time of ovulation by using KH kit, temperature monitor and test the mucus to determine whether you are ovulating or not.

Choosing the right time to have sex, can increase your chances of pregnancy for obese women. If your periods are irregular, talk about your ovulation time with the doctor.

3. Fertility Specialists Visit

Visit your fertility specialist if you are not pregnant after six months of pregnancy attempts. You may have to go through blood tests and other diagnostic tests to find problems that may need to be improved to increase the chances of getting pregnant.

4. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Disease Test

Women who are overweight and have difficulty getting pregnant are very likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome. The disease is characterized by high levels of testosterone in women and abnormal insulin responses.
Women who suffer from this syndrome can be treated with insulin therapy and improve insulin imbalance.

5. Use of Certain Drugs

Make sure you are taking medication prescribed by a doctor. One of the drugs that doctors use to increase the chances of pregnancy in obese women is Clomid.

This drug makes a regular menstrual cycle, causing ovulation. This drug is an oral anti-estrogen that works against the effects of estrogen. Do not use this medication without consulting your doctor first.

Effect of Age Against Women Fertility

2012-07-08T20:52:00.001-07:00

There are no physical signs that show a decreased ability to get pregnant women with age. You need to know the fertility of women by age to prepare for pregnancy.

A woman kept having periods before they reach menopause, but their fertility begins to drop around the age of 30 years. The possibility that a woman will become pregnant at age 30 is 20 percent and the chance to become pregnant will be reduced 5 percent per month when women are entering the age of 40 years, as reported from onlymyhealth.

The relationship between age and proven fertility for older women are more likely to suffer from a biological problem. As you age, your body produces an egg cell is lower and the quality is not the same as you would make when he was young.

When you reach age 30, the number and quality of eggs begins to decline and this went on until your menopause. In addition, your menstrual cycle is also likely to be irregular as you're aging naturally. Your egg cell chromosome abnormalities also develop with age.

This not only causes your chances of conceiving decrease, but also a high risk of miscarriage. Actually, half of all miscarriages occur due to abnormal chromosomes of the egg, although aging is also responsible for the miscarriage.

The risk of miscarriage also increases with age. Some studies show that women under age 30 have a chance 5 percent had a miscarriage. When you are aged 35-39 years will increase the risk of miscarriage up to 16 percent. If you are aged 44-46 years, the risk of miscarriage up to 60 percent.

6 Signs Infertile Women

2012-07-08T20:41:00.000-07:00

The presence of a baby is the happiest thing in a household. Not all couples can have children immediately. Not a few of them have fertility problems that became known only after marriage.

In women whose age was not until 34 years old, it is normally possible fertility is 90%. With notes, not drug abusers or alcoholics.

As reported suite101.com, there are six general guidelines to determine whether a woman is fertile or not.

1. Normal menstrual period

Means ovulation occurs regularly menstruating regularly and sign hormonal balance. Regular menstrual periods can also allow a woman to know when is the best time to get in touch with high chances of getting pregnant.

In the normal menstrual cycle, namely for 24 and 35 days, ovulation usually occurs around mid-cycle. Signs of ovulation are breast tenderness, bloating, mild abdominal pain, as well as body temperature and increased sex drive.

2. Normal weight
Unhealthy weight will disturb the balance of hormones in the body that interfere with the success of ovulation. In extreme cases, ovulation may stop altogether.

In the lean women, the body saves energy by stopping ovulation. If this continues for an extended period, there is likely to cause infertility.

Women who exercise excessively may also become infertile because of a lack of body fat. Excess weight also increases the risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome which can cause permanent infertility.

3. Do not use any contraception
Women who have been injecting homon birth control takes 1 year to recover its fertility .. The body should begin to rearrange the menstrual period, also begin to ovulate on a regular basis to increase fertility.

Although the normal menstrual cycle has begun again, ovulation will occur irregularly and it takes a few moments to normal again. Fortunately, hormonal birth control do not cause infertility.

4. Sexually transmitted disease-free
Women who are infected with sexually transmitted diseases are more likely to be infertile. Diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea cause pelvic inflammatory disease which can spread to the reproductive organs.

Infection causes scar tissue appeared in the fallopian tubes, ovaries and other organs so as to prevent ovulation and reduce the ability to conceive.

5. No smoking
Female heavy smokers decreased fertility rates around 43% and 3 times more likely to be infertile than women non-smokers. This possibility increases higher if the partner also smokes.

Chemicals in cigarette smoke damage eggs and can interfere with ovulation. Not only can you make a difficult pregnancy, but also increases the likelihood of miscarriages and stillborn babies.

6. No stress
Stress is one of the biggest factors that interfere with a woman's ability to conceive. Unfortunately, these risk factors is one of life inevitable.

Women produce stress hormones cortisol and prolactin, which is actively annoying and can even stop ovulation. If this happens for an extended period, the immune system is reduced. At this time, the chances of getting pregnant will shrink because of the pregnancy would endanger the function of the body's ability to cope with stress.

This risk is Leaving Ugly Sperm fertilize eggs Cell

2012-07-08T20:38:00.002-07:00

Many couples are less fortunate who are obsessed to have children and are willing to do anything in order to fulfill his desire. One way in which IVF is the procedure. In couples where the sperm-old man was no longer qualified, the result can be alarming.

In vitro fertilization methods there is a technique called ICSI, or intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection, the method of fertilization in vitro fertilization by injecting a single sperm into an egg cell.

Technique a single sperm is often done if the man has low sperm count, many abnormal sperm, or in extreme cases, have no sperm at all. All of these conditions cause the sperm to have a very small chance to produce fertilization.

"Many people argue, of course, the sperm quality is as good as the others. That is wrong. Sperm to the egg first before all other sperm is the sperm of the most superior, faster, more powerful, more than others," said Dr. Miriam Stoppard, a leading expert on family health of London as reported by the Daily Mirror.

According to Dr. Stoppard, dangerous journey to fertilize an egg cell is useful to ensure that only the strongest sperm come out as winners. But with IVF methods, this does not happen.

Sperm that are used have not been tested by any method and may be less qualified. In this procedure, eggs are placed under a microscope and then injected with sperm from a male partner. If the egg has been fertilized, the fertilization was placed in the woman's uterus ready for implantation. This process is known as 'embryo transfer'.

"The doctors and scientists are always concerned with the physical condition of infants produced by the method of sperm. Several studies have recently confirmed that the fears are true. Data show an increase in the risk of significant birth defects," said Dr. Stoppard.

Researchers at the University of Adelaide in South Australia is a large scientific research to find answers to these concerns. The findings of an analysis of 300,000 more births showed that the rate of birth defects in the method of sperm is 1 in 10 births.

The amount is quite large when compared with unassisted births, where the level of disability is about 6 out of 100 births. This finding also confirms that not the method that causes birth defects, but sperm used was defective and less quality.

Low sperm quality is also suspected of causing the suffering of children born with autism, but not many studies that confirm this. In addition to its age, sperm quality may also decline because of lifestyle such as smoking and eating lots of food beremak, as well as many testicular exposure to heat.

Diet Soda Will not Cause You Thin

2012-07-08T20:26:00.002-07:00

Whether by way of diet soda can help you lose weight? Numerous studies show that diet soda can not help you lose weight because of the effect is the same as fructose soda causes obesity.

As reported by Rodale, sweetening agents such as fructose, artificial sweeteners, sugar, alcohol and soda content may disturb the population of 100 trillion bacteria that live in your intestines. As a result your metabolism and your digestive system will be disrupted.

Bacteria in the gut is functioning to process food in the intestine and remove byproducts called short chain fatty acids. It has benefits and serve as energy in the body.

But because the bacteria to process large amounts of fructose, artificial sweeteners, sugar, alcohol and soda content of short chain fatty acids more. Greater numbers of short-chain fatty acids may reduce satiety signals and keeps you from overeating.

Addition of short chain fatty acids also promote inflammation in the lining of the intestine. Intestinal inflammation can cause tissue damage, leading to leaky gut syndrome and increased risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, and diabetes type 2.

This may explain the link between diet soda with excess weight. In one study, people who drank two or more sodas a day have increased waist circumference of up to 5 times greater than those who did not diet soda.

To lose weight, it is better to consume products containing the sweetener to taste and drink plenty of water. Reduce consumption of diet soda and multiply foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains, so that intestinal bacteria can work optimally.

Generate a third Men Sperm In Pre-ejaculation fluid

2012-07-08T19:46:00.001-07:00

Today many men who think there is sperm in the ejaculate alone. But a recent study from British researchers found a third of men produce sperm in the fluid before ejaculation.

Some have suggested interesting penis before ejaculation if it will be to avoid pregnancy. But if the man belonged to a group is the third of pregnancy could happen.

It is based on research in Britain found that the presence of sperm in the ejaculate vairan men's group, which means there are 4 of 17 cases. All of these sperm to move, live and could make a partner pregnant.

"This is the first study to demonstrate that pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm fertile for," said study leader Stephen Killick, PhD, as quoted from Menshealth.

These results certainly surprised some people because of interrupted intercourse (penis exciting time to ejaculation) sometimes a person's choice to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

"We recommend that if you do not want a pregnancy, the use or install condom before inserting the penis into the vagina making it safer to provide protection," said Killick.

Generally, if the discharge comes from the Cowper's glands do not contain sperm so it does not cause pregnancy. Cowper's gland is shaped like a pea, located at the base of the penis that helps melubrikasi urethra.

But if the fluid comes from the reproductive organs of the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, testicles and epididymes the fluid contains sperm that can reach the egg and cause pregnancy.

8 How to Collect Every Morning Intention to Exercise

2012-07-08T19:28:00.001-07:00

Some people could easily discipline yourself to get up early, but not necessarily any intention to get up exercise because of luggage still want lazy. There are several ways to gather such intention.

Some ways of collecting the intention to exercise after waking up, as quoted from Carrotsandcake, is as follows.

1. Prepare the mental
Before going to sleep at night, keep in mind that the first thing will be done when you wake up tomorrow morning is a sport. Pressed the snooze button (snooze) the alarm will be wasting valuable practice time.

2. Do not fail on Mondays
After being lazy on the weekends, try to start next week by not making mistakes on Monday. Success for sports disciplines every Monday morning can give a positive momentum in the early morning the next day.

3. Buy a bright night light
Human sleep-wake cycle is influenced by light. If the bed does not close the window, just buy a very bright light and sleep immediately turn up in the morning as the alarm was sounded that the intention to get up exercise can be directly obtained.

4. Bribes with something fun
In a bureaucracy, bribery is a crime. But to collect the intention of exercising after waking in the morning, do not hesitate to bribe yourself dengna fun things like a light snack or a cup of hot tea in the morning.

5. Focus to how it feels
There is always a difference if no exercise in the morning, with the following exercise. When it starts to lazy to move, just remember how this body bugarnya each out of sports and how sluggish if not forget to start the day with physical activity.

6. Prepare everything well
Intention to exercise as often fade over time to get ready. In order not to lose momentum, prepare it the night before berbahal like music, sports shoes, celama who want to wear, drink bottles and others.

7. Plan well
Bagin most important of the preparation is good planning. In order not to waste time thinking about what to do, for example, planning begins with the first 15 minutes of jogging and bike 10 minutes, lifting weights 10 minutes.

8. Occasionally forgetting why not
When the preparation is done, the plan also is in good but its implementation can sometimes forget to become discouraged and no longer wanted to make a plan to exercise the next morning. Do not get stuck in this condition, occasionally given the opportunity to make mistakes just do not be repeated again the next day.

These Secrets of The Healthiest Women Around the World

2012-07-08T19:19:00.003-07:00

Scientists still do not know exactly what the secret of eternal youth and longevity. Most of the opinion that the neighborhood is affected life expectancy.

One real example is in the Mediterranean. To reduce the risk of heart disease, the population there are many cattle and goats consuming olive oil. Japanese diet is also suspected to be able to make its citizens to live to 100 years without cancer.

Researchers have collected a lot of data from various parts of the world women are up to 100 years old but still active.
According to the researcher, Dan Buettner, author of 'The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Lived the Longest Who've', the sound is called the 'Cold Spot', ie areas with high levels of low typical Western diseases such as disease heart disease, depression, and cancer.

As reported by Health.com, here is the secret to long life of many women in the world.

1. Secrets of French women to stay slim

French women can eat butter and cream without fear of weight gain due to control portions. In addition, consumption of fresh fruit rich in antioxidants and chew food slowly is also a secret.

"French Women tend to go everywhere on foot. Streets and old buildings in France a lot down the stairs and no elevator, "said Steven Jonas, MD, professor of preventive medicine at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in New York.

It may be that the trend was due to the high price of fuel in there so that people are more motivated to walk. All of this makes French women have heart disease and obesity incidence is low, amounting to 12% compared to the U.S. as much as 36%.

2. Scandinavian women eating their own livestock

Northern European traditional food philosophy is to eat what is around. The key word is local and fresh products. Northern Europeans are a lot of eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, birds and deer from cattle farmers.

Typical diet is called the Nordic diet resulted in lower rates of obesity, which is an average of 8%. Although it gets less sunlight, people of Iceland and Scandinavia less likely to suffer from depression than Americans. Suspected culprits are the omega-3.

"The people of Scandinavia also tend to consume more energy when farming and gathering food. This is one form of physical exercise that will not be found in the United States, "said Amy Lanou, PhD, a nutritionist from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, DC.

3. Family values of Japan

An island in Japan, Okinawa, known as the area has a population of over 100 years old in the world. The death rate from breast cancer 80% lower than in the U.S., as well as ovarian or colon cancer. Levels of people with dementia and heart disease are also much lower.

The secret is in the eating 'hara hachi bu', which eat up to 80% before the full. Spiritualists who practice a lifestyle of prayer and meditation also have an impact on stress reduction. The low rate of cancer incidence is believed to be due to the consumption of fiber-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits, plus a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and consume less milk and meat.

"Equally important is a sense of connectedness with the community. In Okinawa, there is strong social support, family cohesion and the preservation of values that continue to be active in the community. It can reduce stress, prevent disease and make life long, "said Buettner.

4. Eat lots of good fats in the Mediterranean

Mediterranean diet much touted beneficial for longevity and lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. This diet consume lots of good fats such as olive oil, nuts and fish, plus lean protein, fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants as well as wine in moderation.

4 Nutrients Make Teeth shine

2012-07-08T19:09:00.000-07:00

Brushing your teeth is a healthy way to take care and dental hygiene. But that's not the only one to clean the teeth. Adad some foods that can be a natural way to clean teeth.

White teeth, healthy gums and bad breath are not of course make you more confident. Brushing your teeth twice a day is the way, but that does not mean it to be the only way.

If you're on holiday and forgot my toothbrush, here are some foods that naturally clean the teeth, as reported by boldsky:

1. Berry fruit

Strawberries are a fruit that can be easily cleaned and whitened teeth. Rub slices and brush your teeth strobesi on for 5 minutes. If you want to get white teeth, mashed strawberries and sprinkle with baking soda. Rub this mixture on your teeth to get white teeth and shiny.

2. Apple
Fruits and vegetables are crunchy like carrots, broccoli and apples can help clean teeth and gums. Fiber and antioxidants in apples kill bacteria, prevent bad breath and also whiten teeth. To maintain proper oral hygiene, eat an apple every day.

3. Lemon
Citric acid in the lemon makes an effective remedy to clean teeth naturally. You can rub a slice of lemon directly on teeth or try some home remedies. Lemon is not only cleans teeth, but this juicy fruit also kills bacteria, prevents tooth decay and controls bad breath.

Lemon has been used for a long time to get white teeth naturally. Combine lemon juice with salt and rub it on your teeth daily. Rinse mouth with water and brush after 5 minutes. These drugs strengthen and whiten teeth.

4. Cheese
Cheddar cheese is the food is good for cleaning teeth. Acids in cheddar cheese can fight plaque, removing food from teeth and maintaining pH balance in the mouth.

Every time eating cheese, you may more easily drool. This is not because of taste alone, but cheese also increase the secretion of saliva in the mouth. Saliva cleans the surface of the tooth, reducing bad breath, kill germs and increase the pH balance to eliminate the acid that can damage the teeth.

Bad Habits that Make My Teeth ugly

2012-07-08T19:03:00.003-07:00

Maybe you've diligently brushed your teeth every day, but why is it broken tooth? It may be because of your daily habits that affect oral health.

Here are five unhealthy habits that can damage the teeth, as reported by onlymyhealth, among others:

1. Visiting the dentist is rarely

You need to visit your dentist regularly at least once every 6 months. Studies show that people who do not visit a dentist, are more prone to get cavities and broken.

Your dentist will recommend you to clean your teeth twice a year medically, because regular brushing alone can not overcome the plaque on the teeth. If plaque is not cleaned will harden and become tartar.

2. Sucking on lemons and oranges for too long

Sucking on a lemon or orange fruit that is too much at one time can cause sensitivity to cold food, whether solid or liquid. This happens because the citric acid in citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, and lemons can erode tooth enamel and can damage vital minerals from your teeth.

In addition to developing tooth sensitivity, sucking lemons and oranges for too long can make the teeth more susceptible to crack and cause a rough texture on the surface of the tooth.

3. Chewing ice cubes

Are you among those who have a habit of chewing ice cubes after drinking? Stop this practice, because the cold temperatures and hard ice cubes can cause tooth decay.

Chewing ice cubes can cause fracture of the tooth. To prevent tooth decay, your dentist may advise you to let the ice melt in your mouth rather than chew it.

4. Using teeth as a tool

Some people used to using teeth to decide on the clothing label, opening the packaging of food, or as a water bottle cap opener. This will weaken the tip of your teeth, making your teeth vulnerable to fracture.

Using teeth as a tool to harm the health of your teeth, causing corrosion and damage the tooth enamel surface of teeth.

5. Drinking soda and eating sugary foods
Excessive intake of sodas and sugary foods have a negative impact on your oral health. Cold drinks, soda and caffeinated beverages tend to be highly acidic and damaging to the teeth mineralization. Soda and sugary foods that are too much can cause tooth decay, tooth cavities and gum decay.

Avocados Can Increase IVF Success Program

2012-07-07T23:57:00.003-07:00

Certain foods known to help increase fertility. Researchers reveal the Mediterranean diet with avocado and olive oil consumption could increase the success of IVF (in vitro fertilization) or test tube babies.

Researchers claim the Mediterranean diet can increase three times greater chance of success for women who were undergoing fertility treatment. This includes eating avocados and olive oil added to the salad.

A study found that monounsaturated fats found in olive oil, sunflower oil, nuts and seeds are better than other types of fat for expectant mothers.

Found a high consumption of these foods makes women 3.4 times more likely to have children after IVF than those who eat little. Instead of saturated fat in butter and red meat should be reduced.

The experts who conducted the study believe monounsaturated fats are known to protect the heart and can increase fertility by decreasing inflammation in the body.

"What kind of food is best consumed avocados have monounsaturated fat and olive oil as well," said study leader Professor Jorge Chavarro, as quoted from Dailymail.

Prof Chavaro said while interesting results is the first time known that dietary fat is associated with better outcomes in IVF. The study was conducted on 147 women who were following the IVF program at Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center.

"Different types of fat consumed is known to have different effects on biological processes that could affect the outcome of assisted reproduction," said Prof. Chavarro.

In addition to eating more foods that contain monounsaturated fats, expectant mothers are still advised to eat fish as well as the source of the omega-3 fats are good.

Fabulous Facts About Testosterone that Make Men Extraordinary

2012-07-07T23:36:00.000-07:00

Everyone will know that testosterone is one of the most important hormone for men. A variety of benefits was no doubt about it. Including promoting muscle growth, reduce abdominal fat and most importantly help your performance in bed!

However, it benefits not just stop there. Here are four other benefits of the hormone testosterone, as quoted from menshealth.

1. Attract Women

A recent study from Wayne State University put forward the results of experiments on two groups of men who competed for the attention of an attractive woman.

The result, researchers found that men are the highest testosterone levels in this study tend to be more assertive or assertive, more able to control the conversation with a woman and more successful in attracting the attention of women and address them.

2. Live Longer
Various studies show that lower testosterone levels may be putting you at greater risk of death.

Not only that, low testosterone levels are also frequently associated with metabolic syndrome or set of factors that may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

In contrast, many other studies that reveal that men are normal testosterone levels have a tendency to less heart disease than men low testosterone levels.

3. Sharp-minded
Dutch researchers who studied 400 men aged between 40-80 years found a correlation that high testosterone levels cause men aged 70-80 years still have an optimal cognitive function.

4. Enhance Happiness
Australian researchers have done cross-sectional study to compare the levels of free testosterone with physical and psychological health information of 4,000 men.

From there, researchers found that older men and lower free testosterone levels (below 6 ng / dl) risk of depression are three times more likely than men to higher levels of free testosterone (10 ng / dl and above).

During this course you thought the decline in testosterone levels is the result of the aging process. Many older men have low testosterone levels, but the cause is never known.

The answer presented a study which found that the decrease in testosterone levels in men is a result of changes in attitude and lifestyle.

These studies have tracked changes in testosterone levels among a number of men from time to time, said researcher Gary Wittert.

"The decline in testosterone levels is not an inevitable part of aging process, as many people think," continued Wittert from the University of Adelaide, Australia as reported from newkerala.

"Changes in testosterone can be explained by smoking behavior and changes in health status, especially obesity and depression," he added.

In this study, researchers analyzed the testosterone levels in more than 1,500 men in two visits to the clinic within 5 years. Ages of participants ranged from 35-80 years.

According Wittert, whole blood samples of testosterone undergo testing at the same time.

Once the research is just a note that men who have abnormal laboratory values ??or taking drugs or have certain medical conditions known to affect the hormone testosterone.

On average, testosterone levels are not decreased significantly over the past 5 years, but only decreased less than 1 percent annually, according to researchers.

Even so, the researchers also found that certain factors are associated with low testosterone levels after 5 years than in earlier studies.

"Men who decreased testosterone levels tend to be obese, stop smoking or depression in one clinic visit," says Wittert.

As for unmarried participants experienced a greater decline in testosterone levels than married participants. Wittert also refer these findings to previous research showing that married men tend to be healthier and happier than unmarried men.

"In addition, regular sexual activity also tends to increase testosterone levels," he concluded.

It took 409 days to Eliminate Weight Loss After Pregnancy

2012-07-07T16:25:00.003-07:00

New mothers and have children sometimes anxious to have such weight before pregnancy. But the study found it took 409 days to remove excess weight gain during pregnancy.

Study that examines life after pregnancy revealed it took more than a year or 13 months for women to lose weight. The average time required is about 409 days.

Besides the time it was not just to lose weight, but also to rediscover the spark or sexual arousal. However, one of seven women confessed passion difficult to be returned.

Some of the barriers that make it difficult to return to normal women is due to fatigue, feel they have no spare time and was not able to remove the excess fat.

"We can not expect everything will return the original overnight, the mother needs time to adapt to the conditions and also his new status," says psychologist Elinor Wilde, as quoted by the Mirror, Saturday (07/07/2012).

Wilde also menturkan these mothers should not have put himself under pressure to get back to normal, or compare ourselves with others, because it will make it increase stress and can not achieve optimal results.

New mothers are advised not immediately go on a diet to lose weight because nutrition is very important in lactation. Just the body through major changes and eating nourishing nutrients that can help heal faster and feel better.

Other conditions which also takes the swelling in the body is reduced and the stretch marks will gradually fade, and with regular exercise, will make a person gain weight normally again.

Cold Water Soak Effective In Some People for Muscle Pain

2012-06-30T00:16:00.000-07:00

Many methods to relieve muscle soreness after strenuous exercise. Such as soaking in cold water which is favored by some athletes and has become a habit most other athletes. However, the various methods available to relieve muscle pain may have different effectiveness in different people.

"We just found the support effects of cold water immersion when compared to not doing anything, namely passive rest after exercise. Soak in cold water can reduce muscle pain about 20 percent," said Chris Bleakley, PhD, a researcher at the University of Ulster , Northern Ireland as reported by WebMD

"There is no difference when compared to cold water immersion recovery intervention popular. So the best treatment is still not clear. Results of these studies have been published in The Cochrane Library. However, studies on the safety of the method is still lacking.

Ice does not seem to be more effective for most people than taking some ibuprofen. So maybe do not have to choose the method that seems extreme and impractical, "said Gary A. Sforzo, PhD, a professor of exercise science at Ithaca College.

Pain that may occur after exercise is known as delayed onset muscle soreness (Doms). Usually the peak of the pain is about 24-48 hours later. These conditions include muscle stiffness, swelling, decreased strength, and local muscle pain.

The experts argue that, because of the condition of mechanical damage that occurs in muscle fibers. Which can cause inflammation and pain. To fight the pain, athletes soak in cold water for 5 minutes or more. Water temperature is usually less than 59 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius).

The researchers have carried out a literature review on 17 scientific research. The study has involved 366 people. Used bath water temperature varies between studies, usually around 50-59 degrees Fahrenheit (10-15 degrees Celsius). Time of immersion in cold water varies between 5-24 minutes.

People soak in some of these studies to the waist. The researchers found no significant difference between the method of immersion in cold water compared to taking the drug. Many studies do not see any complications. Experts are not sure how the mechanism of cold water to relieve sore muscles.

"A number of studies using blood samples to determine the effect of immersion on various biomarkers of inflammation and muscle damage. However, no studies have found effects on the inflammatory response. The researchers found no reduction in pain, and that can follow inflammation and muscle damage. Placebo effect does not can be measured, "said Bleakley.

The experts suggest, the athletes to find the best strategy for yourself. This can include a combination of immersion in cold water, compression, stretching, and other methods.

Not everyone can effectively use the method of immersion in cold water. Because the method can affect the heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system. It can raise blood pressure and heart rate. However, unknown long-term effects of soaking in cold water.

"A lot of other treatments that may help reduce muscle pain, such as massage. Massage is much more fun than doing it with cold water immersion," said prof. Sforzo.

Often Bullied Must Slim After Maternity, Mothers Protest

2012-06-26T16:54:00.000-07:00

A woman claimed to be afraid to click on the link 'Beyonce's Body After Baby'. Picture of celebrities who go back svelte body after giving birth to not a few mothers who felt depressed.

Illustrates that many public figures who lean back after giving birth that affect the image of women after giving birth can be re-trim.

But to get a slim body as it was not a simple thing as too much is sacrificed as a lot of gym time and limiting meals.

A group of mothers and career women who are also bloggers have decided to handle the increased pressure on women who want to go back svelte after giving birth. They also photographed the body after giving birth and invited the women to appreciate their own bodies.

By showing off her body after giving birth, mothers 7 bloggers who joined in the CT Working Moms seem proud to show her stomach, in an attempt to liberate other women who are obsessed to get slim after giving birth.

In shooting, named Goddess Gallery, these women hope encourage new mothers to accept and appreciate their bodies, although many changes stretchy because of pregnancy.

"Women may be working very hard to lose weight after giving birth and even harder than power they have. But we mean not the Victoria's Secret model, do not have the luxury of Photoshop, airbrushing, personal trainer, personal chef, nanny or a few pairs Spanx (slimming clothes), "wrote Dena Fleno, a blogger for Working Moms CT, as reported by Dailymail.

For this reason, the women decided to do the shooting himself, in hopes of encouraging others to embrace and accept different body image and ideal forms outside the fashion industry.

"For me, maybe my body is far from what I expected. But I know I have never felt more beautiful and accept my body," added Fleno.

Fleno felt he did more than just a photo shoot to show the belly of a real mother or to help other women embrace.

"This is a meeting of the goddess," he said.

These women are making Goddess Gallery of images of the body on display in their blog and encourage other women to do the same thing.

Brain Food is Good for the Baby

2012-06-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

Growth period is the right time to maximize your child's brainpower. To support them, give them healthy nutrients that can be brain food.

Brain food can improve memory and skills, thus making the child more adept at memorizing or remembering things.

These nutrients may be brain food for children, as reported by boldsky:

1. Dairy products
Milk and other dairy products are a rich source of protein, calcium, potassium and vitamin D.

All of these essential nutrients is the key source for the development of the neuromuscular system, neurotransmitters, enzymes and brain tissue. Children and adolescents in the age group of people who are in the process also requires these nutrients to grow.

2. All types of berries
Strawberries, cherries, blueberries and blackberries are known as 'brainberries' because this fruit provides almost all the essential nutrients to the brain. Berry fruit is a source of antioxidants and vitamin C which helps in reducing oxidative stress.

3. Eggs and nuts
Choline, one other important element for the development of memory stem cells that can be found in eggs and nuts. Choline may increase the production of memory cells in the brain stem, also minimizes fatigue. In addition, nuts and seeds are a source of vitamin D, which can reduce cognitive decline.

4. Whole wheat
Vitamin B and glucose found in grains such as brown rice and oat meal, thus making it a healthy brain food for children. The body needs a regular supply of glucose provided by the grain. Vitamin B improves blood flow to the nervous system is one major factor in keeping all the organs of the body to be active, including the brain.

5. Salmon
Fish with high levels of fats such as salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA. This is an important nutrient for proper brain development. Research shows that people who eat fish have a sharper memory than those without.

30 Causes of headaches

2012-06-17T00:30:00.000-07:00

Headache is not a disease but a condition that can be a symptom of a particular disease. But not all headaches indicate a particular disease, migraine headaches and tension can also occur because of some things that you did not expect before.

Here are 30 things that can trigger headaches, as reported by mnn, among others:

1. Overuse of pain medication

2. Drinking Beer
3. Drinking Red Wine
4. Eating cheese is stored for too long
5. Soybean meal
6. Eating Bacon
7. Processed foods
8. Fermented foods
9. Pickles
10. Marinated foods
11. Brown
12. Nuts
13. Dairy products
14. Aspartame
15. Skip meals
16. Lights are too bright
17. Brilliant sunlight
18. The sound is too loud
19. Strong scent, like perfume
20. Strong odors, such as paint and cigarette smoke
21. Smoke
22. Hormonal changes in women before or during menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause
23. Oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy
24. Jet lag
25. Wake and sleep pattern changes
16. Not getting enough sleep
17. Too much sleep
18. Sleeping in a cold room
19. Sleeping with your neck wrong
20. The position of the head and neck at work that is not appropriate, such as typing or viewing microscope
21. Sports are too hard
22. Sexual activity
23. Changes in the weather or air pressure
24. Located at an altitude
25. Heat, hot weather was good and hot showers
26. Colds, flu or sinus infection
27. Head injury
28. Pressures and loads of mind
29. Depression
30. Anxiety

Thirtieth of the above rarely cause a serious headache, but sometimes a headache is a symptom of more serious disorders. National Institutes of Health recommend to immediately consult a doctor if your condition is a sudden onset of severe headache.

You also need to be vigilant if you suffer from headaches accompanied by neck stiffness, fever, confusion, loss of consciousness or pain in the eye or ear.

Mediterranean Diet Can Make Pregnant!

2012-06-15T15:43:00.000-07:00

For married couples, pregnancy is a tremendous boon. No wonder if couples are willing to do a variety of ways to achieve that goal. This echoed a study that found that women who undergo the Mediterranean diet can increase the chance of pregnancy up to three times.

Researchers believe a diet that involves a lot of monounsaturated fats (monounsaturated fats) such as from green fruit, olive oil, nuts, almonds and cashew nuts can help women to get pregnant as natural as possible.

Instead eat foods that contain saturated fats (saturated fats) such as dairy products and red meat can actually damage the fertility of women. High saturated fat intake has also been frequently associated with low sperm counts.

Dr. Jorge Chavarro and colleagues at the Harvard School of Public Health, the United States to observe how some types of fat intake may affect the success of the procedure in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or IVF in 147 women, particularly those in their 30s.

The result, researchers found that women who eat monounsaturated fats have the highest chances of becoming pregnant through IVF to three times higher than women who ate the least.

Conversely, women who ate the most saturated fat diet produce eggs two times less than those eating the least, whereas the number of such cells was the one who determines whether or not suitable for women who undergo the procedure concerned with the tube fertilization.

But Dr. Chavarro cautions that this study is relatively small and the findings need to be replicated in a larger scope before finally recommended to the prospective mother.

"The best fat profile you can find in the Mediterranean diet but we do not know for sure if this diet would be beneficial or harmful," said Dr. Chavarro as reported by the telegraph,

Home Work making women more stress

2012-06-15T02:30:00.000-07:00

Who is more vulnerable to stress, male or female? Women are more vulnerable to stress than men, and this is more influenced by domestic labor.

New research shows that domestic work, great pay and gender inequality in the relationship will worsen the stress in women. Although men and women worked together out there, but more women feeling overwhelmed by household chores that need doing,

The researchers collected data from 1986 to 2007 on 371 women and 352 men of the Cohort, northern Sweden. As many as 85 percent of women who are involved in the study had the same socioeconomic position with their partners as well as having responsibility for more than half the housework.

Study participants were asked to fill out questionnaires about relationship, housework responsibilities, socio-economic status of self and partner, and level of psychological distress as measured by the number of times participants felt restless, unable to concentrate, or worried and nervous.

"Home Work is an activity that is very gender. Women tend to have a greater responsibility than men. Inequality in household chores that do not involve gender equality, is associated with psychological distress," wrote the researchers, as reported from msn.

In the study, more than 56 percent of women claimed to do more than half of the housework, while men who claim this is only 10 percent. About 14 percent of women and the remaining 9 percent of men stated that he did all the housework.

Stress due to the amount of housework women do also depends on several factors in the relationship. Researchers stated that if the inequality is also an issue in domestic relations, domestic work is usually done will feel heavier.

Most of the women in the study had a low position and salary darpiada men, which also makes it more depressed than men. The study was published on 13 June in the journal PLoS ONE.

Noise levels at the Children's Play Place Mall Exceed Safe Limit

2012-06-09T19:46:00.000-07:00

During this time many people underestimate the ear and hearing health because they are not overly intrusive physical abilities. In addition, symptoms of hearing loss is also not visible from the outside. In fact, the number of people in Indonesia pendegaran disorders is quite high, to the extent that entered ranked fourth highest in the world.

Untreated hearing loss and let it alone can interfere with productivity. People with hearing loss mean nothing works continue their education through college because of low reading and math skills. In children, most hearing impaired only educated up to grade 3-4 elementary school without the help of hearing aids.

"If not be helped, the more mature, the academic gap that occurs will be higher. Infant deafness of one ear is mostly slow development of speech. At school, these kids have trouble concentrating in class, grade, and often do not like to join social activities , "said Dr. Damayanti Soetjipto SpTHT (K), chairman of the National Committee on Prevention Hearing Loss and Deafness (Komnas PGPKT) in the Media Gathering at the House Hearing on the Health Ministry of Health Jakarta.

Results of the study the Ministry of Health in 1994 - 1997 found that the number of people with hearing loss in Indonesia there are as many as 35.6 million people or 16.8% of the total population. While the experience of deafness is as much as 850 000 people or about 0.4% of the population in Indonesia. This amount would not be ignored.

Actually, 50% of preventable causes of hearing loss. Therefore, Komnas PGPKT to intensify the campaign to the public about the importance of maintaining healthy and clean ears. Additionally, Komnas also campaigned for the early detection of babies are born deaf. In order for the hearing impaired is more swollen, the National PGPKT campaigns for noise conscious.

"Safe noise limit for the maximum loss is 80 decibels, above it must wear ear protectors. However, we found a lot of public places that have more noise than that," said Dr. Damayanti.

PGPKT Commission had conducted research on child entertainment at the malls in 16 major cities in Indonesia. The result, none of the children studied entertainment venues have noise levels below the safe limit of 80 decibels. The average level of noise generated is 94.4 to 128 decibels. Of course this condition is cause for concern because children often spend long hours in the place of entertainment.

Dr. Damayanti explains, the human ear is still safely when exposed to noise levels of 80 decibels for 24 hours. However, if the noise level rose to 85 decibels, hearing is still safe if exposed for 8 hours. 90 decibel noise level is still safe if exposed for 2 h and 100 decibels the noise level should not be exposed to more than 30 minutes.

Noise levels above the safe limit is not only found in a place bet. Communities also often play loud music while holding a celebration. It is also risky disrupt the hearing. In addition, traffic jams have a noise level of 95-96 decibels. That is, there are many sources of noise that causes hearing loss risk in the community.

This is certainly cause for concern. Furthermore, the Commission is trying to persuade PGPKT government to make regulations so that public places do not produce noise beyond the safe limit.

Minister of Manpower Decree 1999 has confirmed that the work environment are prohibited from producing noise above 80 decibels unless the employee has the ear protectors. The same policy may be applied to government regulations on public health.

6 Benefits of Coffee For Drugs In addition to Sleepy

2012-06-05T18:13:00.000-07:00

Coffee is usually synonymous with the late nights, because the drink makes your eyes to stay awake even though it was time to sleep. Whereas many other benefits from coffee that is more healthful, ranging from preventing cancer to repel odor.

Various other benefits of coffee are as follows, as summarized and quoted from Health.com:

1. Absorb odors
Panecake never buy durian from Medan to be taken to another city? The salesman starch sprinkled coffee grounds in a new wrapper that does not spread to where the durian-man when brought into the cabin.

Coffee grounds have a remarkable ability to absorb and neutralize the dirty air that smells. Tips from panecake durian seller may also be applied to secure the fridge of odors are undesirable.

2. Brain food
Not just keep the eye that was not sleepy, caffeine in coffee can also keep the brain functioning is maintained. Many people have confessed coffee addict difficult especially if the daily concentration alone does not drink coffee.

Effects of caffeine can indeed affect brain function. According to a study at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, regular coffee consumption in reasonable doses can even prevent excess cholesterol and dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease.

3. Stress reliever
One of the effects of caffeine in coffee is stimulate the heart, so that people become anxious and heart palpitations. But on the other hand, the smell of coffee is enough to give a relaxing effect, so that it can to relieve stress.

A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed that one of the smells that have the effect of the smell of the grill reklaksasi coffee beans.

4. Softens the skin
Besides drinking, coffee can also be utilized in other ways such as is done at The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York. In this place, the coffee used for scrubs and the effect is to soften and refreshes the skin.

Might want to try, the recipe is a cup of coffee grounds, 1/2 cup sugar to remove dead skin cells and 1/2 tablespoon of jojoba oil. Mix the ingredients and rub in a circular motion and let dry before cleaning.

5. Stamina
Effect of caffeine is stimulate the heart, increasing blood supply to the muscle increases so does not quickly run out of steam. Because of these effects, caffeine is widely used in beverages stamina.

Because it is more natural, coffee can be an alternative that is not a lot of energy drinks mixed with artificial chemicals that are sometimes more useful dariapda risk.

6. Cancer prevention
Phytochemical content of different compounds in coffee beans that are a lot of antioxidants and can fight cancer-causing free radicals. Therefore, according to research, coffee fans have a lower risk for developing various types of cancer.

A study at Harvard University for example, to prove that drinking coffee regularly may reduce the risk of endometrial cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.