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Benefits of Mineral Make Body

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:26:00 +0000

Minerals the body needs to activate hundreds of enzyme reactions in the body. Therefore, the mineral is as important as vitamins.
Calcium - Useful for building bones and teeth, are responsible for muscle contraction, nerve impulses, heart, and blood clots are correct.
Magnesium - Supporting structure of bone, liver, the body's alkaline balance.
Sodium - Maintain electrolyte balance, body fluid volume, and nerve impulses.
Potassium - Maximize the cell membrane, it is important for heart rhythm.
Zinc - Protein synthesis, transport of carbon dioxide, affect sexual function, carbohydrate metabolism, wound healing.
Iron - Important for the formation of hemoglobin, the oxygen transport.

Health : Benefits Of Vitamin D

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:17:00 +0000

In everyday life, sometimes you just take into account the intake of fat, protein and carbohydrates, but not too much attention to little things like vitamins. Macro nutrients must be very important for health, but also very important micro-nutrients in preventing disease, maintaining the immune system, ensuring the body's energy levels, as well as the various roles of vitamins and other antioxidants, including vitamin D.
Vitamin D, including fat-soluble vitamins, and our bodies need to maintain general health. But, because the vitamin is fat soluble and stored in fat cells of the body, vitamin D can be toxic if consumed in excess amount.
But, don't worry, you will not be excess vitamin D if not using high-dose supplements. Amount of vitamin D from dietary intake will not exceed the levels of vitamin D is needed by almost everyone.
Vitamin D can be found either in the form of active or passive in the body, and calciferol is an active form. In the inactive form, vitamin D acts as a hormone because it sends the signal to increase the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the small intestine.

Benefits of vitamin D for health - Vitamin D served to increase the absorption of calcium, a mineral that is essential for maintaining bone health and strength. Osteoporosis is the impact of vitamin D deficiency is the most obvious. In addition, vitamin D also served to increase the immune system. The bustle and density of everyday activities can lower immunity. Therefore, make sure you get enough vitamin D intake.
Food sources of vitamin D - You also must already know, milk is a source of vitamin D is most commonly known. Most of the milk products are fortified with vitamin D, so in addition to calcium, vitamin D you need will also be met. But do not forget, not all dairy products are rich in vitamin D. Milk, it could still be the primary choice that must have been fortified with vitamin D.

Not only milk, here are some other sources of vitamin D:

Cod liver oil
Salmon and mackerel
Tuna and sardines
Cereals are fortified with vitamin D
eggs, including egg yolk
Margarine fortified with vitamin

Other ways the easiest is warmed briefly in the morning sun. In addition to drinking milk, this is one of the easiest ways to make sure that you get adequate vitamin D intake. Not necessarily every day if you are busy. But everyone is encouraged to get exposure to the sun for 15 minutes, 2-3 times per week. This is to enhance the absorption of vitamin D by the skin.

The recommended dose - Men and healthy women ages 14-50, are encouraged to take vitamin D as much as 5 micrograms or 200 international units (IU) per day. Once the age of 51, the recommended intake increased to 10 micrograms or 400 IU per day. Furthermore, at the age of 71 rose to 15 micrograms (600 IU).

Effect of coffee on vitamin D - If you are heavy coffee drinkers, it is better to be more careful. Caffeine can interfere with vitamin D receptor to avoid this, it's good to limit caffeine intake to no more than 300 milligrams per day or increase calcium intake to help cover the effect of decreasing the absorption of vitamin D.

6 Benefits of Vitamin C

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:48:00 +0000

As a water-soluble vitamins, vitamin C has an important role in warding off many diseases. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid, commonly known by it to have a significant role in the formation of collagen, which helps boost the immune system and helps absorption of iron.
In fact, some studies show the benefits of vitamin C in lowering cholesterol levels and produce certain chemicals in the brain. In addition, the high content of antioxidants in vitamin C also can wipe free radicals that damage cells in the body.
And the Multiple Benefits of Vitamin C are as Next:

prevent stroke - There is plenty of evidence that diets high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables help ward off cardiovascular disease. However, several important studies showed that those with the highest levels of vitamin C in their bodies are at low risk for stroke (especially in women).
against cancer - Some research suggests that some women who ate lots of vitamin C from foods such as fruits or vegetables (not supplements), has a lower risk of breast cancer. In fact, some research indicates vitamin C as toxic to certain cancer cells.
improve mood - Has always been known that vitamin C deficiency can lead to psychological changes. Recently, researchers from McGill University showed that vitamin C supplementation (500 mg twice daily) for hospitalized patients who are deficient in vitamin C, significantly help to improve their mood.
Treating vaginal infections (BV) - Vaginal infections are the most common cause of vaginal discharge and usually cause odor, which affects up to 30 percent of pregnant women and a tenth of non-pregnant women. Two recent studies have shown that administration of vitamin C tablet to the vagina (250 mg for six days) to treat bacterial vaginosis (BV) by lowering the pH of the vagina and restore to its original state.
improve skin - Vitamin C is an antioxidant skin were most needed, where it helps neutralize free radicals that accumulate due to sun exposure and age. "Giving vitamin C in combination with other materials, repair some of the signs of aging including fine lines, uneven pigmentation, skin tone and texture," said Dr. Mariusz Sapijaszko, medical director of Youthful Image Cosmetic Surgery Clinic and a professor of dermatology at University of Alberta.
How many doses are needed? - Rate recommended intake of vitamin C is still being debated and vary in each country. World Health Organization (WHO) for example, set just 45 mg a day, the Food Standards Agency in the UK by 40 mg per day, and the National Academy of Sciences in the United States between 60-95 mg per day. In the U.S., the maximum amount of intake in laboratory was 2,000 milligrams per day.

The best source of vitamin C from fresh fruits, vegetables and juices. Half a cup (125 ml) orange juice contains about 50 mg of vitamin C. In addition to oranges, you can get other sources of vitamin C from kiwi, strawberries, peppers and brassica vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage.

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Benefits of Vitamin B1, B6 and B12

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:50:00 +0000

Sometimes we feel sore after a heavy work or exercise. There are also people who feel sore because it did not do any activity. It could be the last one without a cause soreness is due to deficiency of vitamin B1, B6 and B12. These three vitamins are needed by the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy. Also to maintain the nerve tissue. In addition to working for the metabolism of these three vitamins are also beneficial to the food materials that we encounter in everyday life.
Almost all vitamin supplements contain the vitality of the three enhancer elements. So also in good packaging milk for infants and adults. Even these three vitamins also play an important role to restore health to people who are recovering from an illness that is usually combined with vitamin C.
Today many vitamin products that are packaged as a manufacturer of processed products that can be consumed freely by the public. However, the main recommendation of nutritionists and health experts are still put through a natural vitamin consumption of vegetable or animal sources because it is considered more secure.Moreover, if derived from an organic product that is free from the influence of chemical substances. What are the benefits of vitamin B1, B6 and B12 are?

Vitamin B1
Sources: brown rice, egg yolks, fish, beans and wheat
The benefits:

accelerate metabolism
improving blood circulation
optimizes cognitive activity and brain function
prevent nerve damage
central nervous disorders and restore the edge

Vitamin B6
Sources: dry yeast, meat, liver, kidney, fish, fats, nuts, rice, mashed
The benefits:

accelerate metabolism
assist the transmission of nerve impulses
boost immunity
maintaining the balance of mineral salts
help of synthetic RNA and DNA

Vitamin B12
Sources: liver, fish, milk and other dairy, meat, eggs and seaweed
The benefits:

prevent nerve damage
helps the formation of red blood cells
facilitate the body's metabolic system
convert carbohydrates, proteins and fats into energy

Clearly, eating nutritious foods that contain the above three elements would be more enjoyable and secure. Especially when eaten with the family, colleagues and friends at a banquet.
Would not food ingredients containing vitamins B1, B6, and B12 are easy to encounter in everyday life?

Nutrition

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:53:00 +0000

Nutrition (also called nourishment or aliment) is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet.
The diet of an organism is what it eats, which is largely determined by the perceived palatability of foods. Dietitians are health professionals who specialize in human nutrition, meal planning, economics, and preparation. They are trained to provide safe, evidence-based dietary advice and management to individuals (in health and disease), as well as to institutions. Clinical nutritionists are health professionals who focus more specifically on the role of nutrition in chronic disease, including possible prevention or remediation by addressing nutritional deficiencies before resorting to drugs. While government regulation of the use of this professional title is less universal than for "dietician", the field is supported by many high-level academic programs, up to and including the Doctoral level, and has its own voluntary certification board, professional associations, and peer-reviewed journals, e.g. the American Society for Nutrition and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
A poor diet can have an injurious impact on health, causing deficiency diseases such as scurvy and kwashiorkor; health-threatening conditions like obesity and metabolic syndrome; and such common chronic systemic diseases as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Overview

Nutritional science investigates the metabolic and physiological responses of the body to diet. With advances in the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, nutritional immunology, molecular medicine and genetics, the study of nutrition is increasingly concerned with metabolism and metabolic pathways: the sequences of biochemical steps through which substances in living things change from one form to another.
Carnivore and herbivore diets are contrasting, with basic nitrogen and carbon proportions being at varying levels in particular foods. Carnivores consume more nitrogen than carbon while herbivores consume less nitrogen than carbon, when an equal quantity is measured.
The human body contains chemical compounds, such as water, carbohydrates (sugar, starch, and fiber), amino acids (in proteins), fatty acids (in lipids), and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). These compounds in turn consist of elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese, and so on. All of these chemical compounds and elements occur in various forms and combinations (e.g. hormones, vitamins, phospholipids, hydroxyapatite), both in the human body and in the plant and animal organisms that humans eat.
The human body consists of elements and compounds ingested, digested, absorbed, and circulated through the bloodstream to feed the cells of the body. Except in the unborn fetus, the digestive system is the first system involved. In a typical adult, about seven liters of digestive juices enter the lumen of the digestive tract. These digestive juices break chemical bonds in ingested molecules, and modify their conformations and energy states. Though some molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream unchanged, digestive processes release them from the matrix of foods. Unabsorbed matter, along with some waste products of metabolism, is eliminated from the body in the feces.
Studies of nutritional status must take into account the state of the body before and after experiments, as well as the chemical composition of the whole diet and of all material excreted and eliminated from the body (in urine and feces). Comparing the food to the waste can help determine the specific compounds and elements absorbed and metabolized in the body. The effects of nutrients may only be discernible over an extended period, during which all food and waste must be analyzed. The number of variables involved in such experiments is high, making nutritional studies time-consuming and expensive, which explains why the science of human nutrition is still slowly evolving.
In general, eating a wide variety of fresh, whole (unprocessed), foods has proven favorable for one's health compared to monotonous diets based on processed foods. In particular, the consumption of whole-plant foods slows digestion and allows better absorption, and a more favorable balance of essential nutrients per Calorie, resulting in better management of cell growth, maintenance, and mitosis (cell division), as well as better regulation of appetite and blood sugar. Regularly scheduled meals (every few hours) have also proven more wholesome than infrequent or haphazard ones, although a recent study has also linked more frequent meals with a higher risk of colon cancer in men.

Nutrients

There are six major classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, minerals, protein, vitamins, and water.
These nutrient classes can be categorized as either macronutrients (needed in relatively large amounts) or micronutrients (needed in smaller quantities). The macronutrients include carbohydrates (including fiber), fats, protein, and water. The micronutrients are minerals and vitamins.
The macronutrients (excluding fiber and water) provide structural material (amino acids from which proteins are built, and lipids from which cell membranes and some signaling molecules are built) and energy. Some of the structural material can be used to generate energy internally, and in either case it is measured in Joules or kilocalories (often called "Calories" and written with a capital C to distinguish them from little 'c' calories). Carbohydrates and proteins provide 17 kJ approximately (4 kcal) of energy per gram, while fats provide 37 kJ (9 kcal) per gram., though the net energy from either depends on such factors as absorption and digestive effort, which vary substantially from instance to instance. Vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water do not provide energy, but are required for other reasons. A third class of dietary material, fiber (i.e., non-digestible material such as cellulose), is also required, for both mechanical and biochemical reasons, although the exact reasons remain unclear.
Molecules of carbohydrates and fats consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Carbohydrates range from simple monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose) to complex polysaccharides (starch). Fats are triglycerides, made of assorted fatty acid monomers bound to glycerol backbone. Some fatty acids, but not all, are essential in the diet: they cannot be synthesized in the body. Protein molecules contain nitrogen atoms in addition to carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. The fundamental components of protein are nitrogen-containing amino acids, some of which are essential in the sense that humans cannot make them internally. Some of the amino acids are convertible (with the expenditure of energy) to glucose and can be used for energy production just as ordinary glucose in a process known as gluconeogenesis. By breaking down existing protein, some glucose can be produced internally; the remaining amino acids are discarded, primarily as urea in urine. This occurs normally only during prolonged starvation.
Other micronutrients include antioxidants and phytochemicals, which are said to influence (or protect) some body systems. Their necessity is not as well established as in the case of, for instance, vitamins.
Most foods contain a mix of some or all of the nutrient classes, together with other substances, such as toxins of various sorts. Some nutrients can be stored internally (e.g., the fat soluble vitamins), while others are required more or less continuously. Poor health can be caused by a lack of required nutrients or, in extreme cases, too much of a required nutrient. For example, both salt and water (both absolutely required) will cause illness or even death in excessive amounts.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates may be classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, or polysaccharides depending on the number of monomer (sugar) units they contain. They constitute a large part of foods such as rice, noodles, bread, and other grain-based products. Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides contain one, two, and three or more sugar units, respectively. Polysaccharides are often referred to as complex carbohydrates because they are typically long, multiple branched chains of sugar units.
Traditionally, simple carbohydrates were believed to be absorbed quickly, and therefore raise blood-glucose levels more rapidly than complex carbohydrates. This, however, is not accurate. Some simple carbohydrates (e.g. fructose) follow different metabolic pathways (e.g. fructolysis) which result in only a partial catabolism to glucose, while many complex carbohydrates may be digested at essentially the same rate as simple.

Fiber

Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate (or a polysaccharide) that is incompletely absorbed in humans and in some animals. Like all carbohydrates, when it is metabolized it can produce four Calories (kilocalories) of energy per gram. However, in most circumstances it accounts for less than that because of its limited absorption and digestibility. Dietary fiber consists mainly of cellulose, a large carbohydrate polymer that is indigestible because humans do not have the required enzymes to disassemble it. There are two subcategories: soluble and insoluble fiber. Whole grains, fruits (especially plums, prunes, and figs), and vegetables are good sources of dietary fiber. There are many health benefits of a high-fiber diet. Dietary fiber helps reduce the chance of gastrointestinal problems such as constipation and diarrhea by increasing the weight and size of stool and softening it. Insoluble fiber, found in whole wheat flour, nuts and vegetables, especially stimulates peristalsis – the rhythmic muscular contractions of the intestines which move digesta along the digestive tract. Soluble fiber, found in oats, peas, beans, and many fruits, dissolves in water in the intestinal tract to produce a gel which slows the movement of food through the intestines. This may help lower blood glucose levels because it can slow the absorption of sugar. Additionally, fiber, perhaps especially that from whole grains, is thought to possibly help lessen insulin spikes, and therefore reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. The link between increased fiber consumption and a decreased risk of colorectal cancer is still uncertain.

Fat

A molecule of dietary fat typically consists of several fatty acids (containing long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms), bonded to a glycerol. They are typically found as triglycerides (three fatty acids attached to one glycerol backbone). Fats may be classified as saturated or unsaturated depending on the detailed structure of the fatty acids involved. Saturated fats have all of the carbon atoms in their fatty acid chains bonded to hydrogen atoms, whereas unsaturated fats have some of these carbon atoms double-bonded, so their molecules have relatively fewer hydrogen atoms than a saturated fatty acid of the same length. Unsaturated fats may be further classified as monounsaturated (one double-bond) or polyunsaturated (many double-bonds). Furthermore, depending on the location of the double-bond in the fatty acid chain, unsaturated fatty acids are classified as omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids. Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fat with trans-isomer bonds; these are rare in nature and in foods from natural sources; they are typically created in an industrial process called (partial) hydrogenation. There are nine kilocalories in each gram of fat. Fatty acids such as conjugated linoleic acid, catalpic acid, eleostearic acid and punicic acid, in addition to providing energy, represent potent immune modulatory molecules.
Saturated fats (typically from animal sources) have been a staple in many world cultures for millennia. Unsaturated fats (e. g., vegetable oil) are considered healthier, while trans fats are to be avoided. Saturated and some trans fats are typically solid at room temperature (such as butter or lard), while unsaturated fats are typically liquids (such as olive oil or flaxseed oil). Trans fats are very rare in nature, and have been shown to be highly detrimental to human health, but have properties useful in the food processing industry, such as rancidity resistance.

Essential fatty acids

Most fatty acids are non-essential, meaning the body can produce them as needed, generally from other fatty acids and always by expending energy to do so. However, in humans, at least two fatty acids are essential and must be included in the diet. An appropriate balance of essential fatty acids—omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids—seems also important for health, although definitive experimental demonstration has been elusive. Both of these "omega" long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are substrates for a class of eicosanoids known as prostaglandins, which have roles throughout the human body. They are hormones, in some respects. The omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which can be made in the human body from the omega-3 essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), or taken in through marine food sources, serves as a building block for series 3 prostaglandins (e.g. weakly inflammatory PGE3). The omega-6 dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) serves as a building block for series 1 prostaglandins (e.g. anti-inflammatory PGE1), whereas arachidonic acid (AA) serves as a building block for series 2 prostaglandins (e.g. pro-inflammatory PGE 2). Both DGLA and AA can be made from the omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) in the human body, or can be taken in directly through food. An appropriately balanced intake of omega-3 and omega-6 partly determines the relative production of different prostaglandins, which is one reason why a balance between omega-3 and omega-6 is believed important for cardiovascular health. In industrialized societies, people typically consume large amounts of processed vegetable oils, which have reduced amounts of the essential fatty acids along with too much of omega-6 fatty acids relative to omega-3 fatty acids.
The conversion rate of omega-6 DGLA to AA largely determines the production of the prostaglandins PGE1 and PGE2. Omega-3 EPA prevents AA from being released from membranes, thereby skewing prostaglandin balance away from pro-inflammatory PGE2 (made from AA) toward anti-inflammatory PGE1 (made from DGLA). Moreover, the conversion (desaturation) of DGLA to AA is controlled by the enzyme delta-5-desaturase, which in turn is controlled by hormones such as insulin (up-regulation) and glucagon (down-regulation). The amount and type of carbohydrates consumed, along with some types of amino acid, can influence processes involving insulin, glucagon, and other hormones; therefore the ratio of omega-3 versus omega-6 has wide effects on general health, and specific effects on immune function and inflammation, and mitosis (i.e. cell division).

Protein

Proteins are the basis of many animal body structures (e.g. muscles, skin, and hair). They also form the enzymes that control chemical reactions throughout the body. Each molecule is composed of amino acids, which are characterized by inclusion of nitrogen and sometimes sulphur (these components are responsible for the distinctive smell of burning protein, such as the keratin in hair). The body requires amino acids to produce new proteins (protein retention) and to replace damaged proteins (maintenance). As there is no protein or amino acid storage provision, amino acids must be present in the diet. Excess amino acids are discarded, typically in the urine. For all animals, some amino acids are essential (an animal cannot produce them internally) and some are non-essential (the animal can produce them from other nitrogen-containing compounds). About twenty amino acids are found in the human body, and about ten of these are essential and, therefore, must be included in the diet. A diet that contains adequate amounts of amino acids (especially those that are essential) is particularly important in some situations: during early development and maturation, pregnancy, lactation, or injury (a burn, for instance). A complete protein source contains all the essential amino acids; an incomplete protein source lacks one or more of the essential amino acids.
It is possible to combine two incomplete protein sources (e.g. rice and beans) to make a complete protein source, and characteristic combinations are the basis of distinct cultural cooking traditions. Sources of dietary protein include meats, tofu and other soy-products, eggs, legumes, and dairy products such as milk and cheese. Excess amino acids from protein can be converted into glucose and used for fuel through a process called gluconeogenesis. The amino acids remaining after such conversion are discarded.

Minerals

Dietary minerals are the chemical elements required by living organisms, other than the four elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen that are present in nearly all organic molecules. The term "mineral" is archaic, since the intent is to describe simply the less common elements in the diet. Some are heavier than the four just mentioned, including several metals, which often occur as ions in the body. Some dietitians recommend that these be supplied from foods in which they occur naturally, or at least as complex compounds, or sometimes even from natural inorganic sources (such as calcium carbonate from ground oyster shells). Some minerals are absorbed much more readily in the ionic forms found in such sources. On the other hand, minerals are often artificially added to the diet as supplements; the most famous is likely iodine in iodized salt which prevents goiter.

Macrominerals

Many elements are essential in relative quantity; they are usually called "bulk minerals". Some are structural, but many play a role as electrolytes. Elements with recommended dietary allowance (RDA) greater than 200 mg/day are, in alphabetical order (with informal or folk-medicine perspectives in parentheses):

Calcium, a common electrolyte, but also needed structurally (for muscle and digestive system health, bone strength, some forms neutralize acidity, may help clear toxins, provides signaling ions for nerve and membrane functions)
Chlorine as chloride ions; very common electrolyte; see sodium, below
Magnesium, required for processing ATP and related reactions (builds bone, causes strong peristalsis, increases flexibility, increases alkalinity)
Phosphorus, required component of bones; essential for energy processing
Potassium, a very common electrolyte (heart and nerve health)
Sodium, a very common electrolyte; not generally found in dietary supplements, despite being needed in large quantities, because the ion is very common in food: typically as sodium chloride, or common salt. Excessive sodium consumption can deplete calcium and magnesium, leading to high blood pressure and osteoporosis.
Sulfur, for three essential amino acids and therefore many proteins (skin, hair, nails, liver, and pancreas). Sulfur is not consumed alone, but in the form of sulfur-containing amino acids

Trace minerals

Many elements are required in trace amounts, usually because they play a catalytic role in enzymes. Some trace mineral elements (RDA < 200 mg/day) are, in alphabetical order:

Cobalt required for biosynthesis of vitamin B12 family of coenzymes. Animals cannot biosynthesize B12, and must obtain this cobalt-containing vitamin in the diet
Copper required component of many redox enzymes, including cytochrome c oxidase
Main article: Copper in health
Chromium required for sugar metabolism
Iodine required not only for the biosynthesis of thyroxine, but probably, for other important organs as breast, stomach, salivary glands, thymus etc. (see Extrathyroidal iodine); for this reason iodine is needed in larger quantities than others in this list, and sometimes classified with the macrominerals
Iron required for many enzymes, and for hemoglobin and some other proteins
Manganese (processing of oxygen)
Molybdenum required for xanthine oxidase and related oxidases
Nickel present in urease
Selenium required for peroxidase (antioxidant proteins)
Vanadium (Speculative: there is no established RDA for vanadium. No specific biochemical function has been identified for it in humans, although vanadium is required for some lower organisms.)
Zinc required for several enzymes such as carboxypeptidase, liver alcohol dehydrogenase, and carbonic anhydrase

Vitamins

As with the minerals discussed above, some vitamins are recognized as essential nutrients, necessary in the diet for good health. (Vitamin D is the exception: it can be synthesized in the skin, in the presence of UVB radiation.) Certain vitamin-like compounds that are recommended in the diet, such as carnitine, are thought useful for survival and health, but these are not "essential" dietary nutrients because the human body has some capacity to produce them from other compounds. Moreover, thousands of different phytochemicals have recently been discovered in food (particularly in fresh vegetables), which may have desirable properties including antioxidant activity (see below); however, experimental demonstration has been suggestive but inconclusive. Other essential nutrients that are not classified as vitamins include essential amino acids (see above), choline, essential fatty acids (see above), and the minerals discussed in the preceding section.
Vitamin deficiencies may result in disease conditions, including goitre, scurvy, osteoporosis, impaired immune system, disorders of cell metabolism, certain forms of cancer, symptoms of premature aging, and poor psychological health (including eating disorders), among many others. Excess levels of some vitamins are also dangerous to health (notably vitamin A), and for at least one vitamin, B6, toxicity begins at levels not far above the required amount. Deficient or excess levels of minerals can also have serious health consequences.

Water

Water is excreted from the body in multiple forms; including urine and feces, sweating, and by water vapour in the exhaled breath. Therefore it is necessary to adequately rehydrate to replace lost fluids.
Early recommendations for the quantity of water required for maintenance of good health suggested that 6–8 glasses of water daily is the minimum to maintain proper hydration. However the notion that a person should consume eight glasses of water per day cannot be traced to a credible scientific source. The original water intake recommendation in 1945 by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council read: "An ordinary standard for diverse persons is 1 milliliter for each calorie of food. Most of this quantity is contained in prepared foods." More recent comparisons of well-known recommendations on fluid intake have revealed large discrepancies in the volumes of water we need to consume for good health. Therefore, to help standardize guidelines, recommendations for water consumption are included in two recent European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) documents (2010): (i) Food-based dietary guidelines and (ii) Dietary reference values for water or adequate daily intakes (ADI). These specifications were provided by calculating adequate intakes from measured intakes in populations of individuals with “desirable osmolarity values of urine and desirable water volumes per energy unit consumed.” For healthful hydration, the current EFSA guidelines recommend total water intakes of 2.0 L/day for adult females and 2.5 L/day for adult males. These reference values include water from drinking water, other beverages, and from food. About 80% of our daily water requirement comes from the beverages we drink, with the remaining 20% coming from food. Water content varies depending on the type of food consumed, with fruit and vegetables containing more than cereals, for example. These values are estimated using country-specific food balance sheets published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. Other guidelines for nutrition also have implications for the beverages we consume for healthy hydration- for example, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that added sugars should represent no more than 10% of total energy intake.
The EFSA panel also determined intakes for different populations. Recommended intake volumes in the elderly are the same as for adults as despite lower energy consumption, the water requirement of this group is increased due to a reduction in renal concentrating capacity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women require additional fluids to stay hydrated. The EFSA panel proposes that pregnant women should consume the same volume of water as non-pregnant women, plus an increase in proportion to the higher energy requirement, equal to 300 mL/day. To compensate for additional fluid output, breastfeeding women require an additional 700 mL/day above the recommended intake values for non-lactating women.
For those who have healthy kidneys, it is somewhat difficult to drink too much water, but (especially in warm humid weather and while exercising) it is dangerous to drink too little. While overhydration is much less common than dehydration, it is also possible to drink far more water than necessary which can result in water intoxication, a serious and potentially fatal condition. In particular, large amounts of de-ionized water are dangerous.
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition

Benefits of Vitamin A

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:24:00 +0000

This is the vitamin that has been called the "miracle vitamin" for years because of the positive impact it has on enhancing our immunity and growth.

Women also love this vitamin since it is believed to be able to slow the aging process by improving the overall skin condition.

These are a few examples of benefits of vitamin A to us:

Act as anti-oxidant, helping to protect our cells against cancer and other disease
Vitamin A improves our vision and prevents night blindness
This vitamin promotes formation of strong bones
Vitamin A guards us against bacterial, viral, parasitic infections
Guards us against heart disease, stroke and lowers blood cholesterol level
It can improve skin condition like acne or psoriasis
A well-known wrinkle eliminator, vitamin A reduces fine lines in the skin and helps fade age spots.
Vitamin A supplements may help kids who have respiratory problem
The supplement is also believed to help people suffering from glaucoma and measles.

Best absorbed together with little oil or fat in our diet, a person thinking of taking vitamin A supplement should stay with the "natural fish oil" forms.

The best source of vitamin A is of course the one provided by nature since unlike the supplement form, nature's source of vitamin A can never be toxic.

Vitamin A in Nature

In nature vitamin A comes in two forms. One is retinol: something that you'll find in liver, dairy products, eggs or cod liver oils.

The second form of nature's vitamin A is beta-carotene, an orange-yellow to red pigment that the body converts to vitamin A when necessary. Beta-carotene is found in brightly colored fruit and vegetables. The brighter the fruit, the more beta-carotene it contains.

You will find beta-carotene in vegetables and fruits like apricots, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, spinach etc. For your information, taking large amount of vitamin A supplements for a long time can be bad for your health, but you don't get the same side effect by taking a large amount of fruits or vegetable that contains beta-carotene. This substance has also been found to prevent cancer by neutralizing the cancer-agent.

Who Can Gain From the Benefits of Vitamin A Supplements?

Some people may need to take vitamin A supplement. Examples of people who will benefit are:

People who are unable to see in the dark, or have dry and dull eyes.
Kids who have poor growth
People who have skin problems.
Anyone who are under low skin diet or having poor absorption (like suffering from cystic fibrosis).

Source : http://www.oohoi.com/healthy_living/vitamin-info/benefit-vitamin-A.htm

Vitamins And Minerals For Optimal Health

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000

Health is a major concern in the United States, from vitamins and minerals, to the proper nutrition and intake, it is hard to get the proper amount of nutrition you need everyday from just the regular foods you intake.

Vitamins and minerals are naturally occurring substances necessary for many processes in the body. Vitamins and minerals are substances your body needs in small but steady amounts for normal growth, function and health. They are necessary for virtually all reactions to occur in the body.

Vitamins and minerals are in many foods you eat, but you can also take a supplement to make sure you get all the nutrients you need. Vitamins and minerals are not present in typical diet we eat at the level they were a couple of generations ago.
Vitamins and minerals are used by our bodies and if we do not get enough of the right ones it can affect us mentally and physically. Vitamins and minerals are two completely different things: minerals help the vitamins work. Vitamins and minerals are considered necessary because they may partake in the chemical reactions within the body that allow humans to actually burn the fuels or build new tissues.

Supplements

Dietary supplements aren't meant to be food substitutes, as they can't replicate all of the nutrients and benefits of whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables. But dietary supplements can still play a role in your health by complementing your regular diet if you have trouble getting enough nutrients. If you depend on dietary supplements rather than eating a variety of whole foods, you miss the benefits of these substances. Although for some people, including those on restrictive diets, dietary supplements can provide vitamins and minerals that their diets often don't.

Dietary supplements can lose potency over time, especially in hot and humid climates. Store dietary supplements in a dry, cool place. Also, store supplements out of sight and away from children.

Health

Your body needs larger amounts of some minerals, such as calcium, to grow and stay healthy. Vitamin C is used to keep many different types of tissue healthy. Calcium along with vitamin D helps to keep your bones healthy. Vitamin E : its usefulness in health and in curing diseases. Even for those who eat a healthy diet, there appears to be difficulty in obtain enough folic acid.

Scientists and researchers know the roles the following vitamins and minerals play in our bodies, and this group may have heart–healthy effects:Three of the B–vitamins: vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid. Calcium Magnesium Another group of supplements, the antioxidants are still being tested at this time for their benefits in heart disease and cancer prevention.

Nutrients

Your body can't make most micronutrients, so you must get them from the foods you eat or, in some cases, from dietary supplements. A lack of any of the essential micronutrients from the diet may lead to deficiencies, compromising the ability to function and impairing health. These nutrients are needed for a variety of biological processes, among them growth, digestion and nerve function. These nutrients are the main components in your teeth and bones, and they serve as building blocks for other cells and enzymes. Many people don't receive all of the nutrients they need from their diet because they either can't or don't eat enough, or they can't or don't eat a variety of healthy foods.

Supplements can be an inexpensive way to make sure you get all the vitamins and minerals you need, even if you get most of them from the foods you eat. It may be important for you to take certain amounts of some vitamins and minerals in the form of supplements. Vitamins and minerals are vital for human function, each one playing a different role. Vitamins and minerals are essential to our survival. They are generally considered to be the most important aspect of maintaining optimal health.

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How To Whiten Your Teeth For Free

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:26:00 +0000

A home remedy for whitening your teeth. Don't spend money on expensive teeth whitening kits. Get the same results for free!

NOTE: As with anything else, you should always contact your physician or dentist before trying any home remedy.

How can I get whiter teeth for free?

Don't spend your hard-earned money on expensive teeth whitening kits! Get the very same results absolutely free. Don't pay a high office call to go to the dentist and get your teeth professionally whitened! You can have white teeth with things that are probably just sitting in your medicine chest or kitchen cupboard. Don't bother with those gel packs that you have to leave on your teeth. Don't buy that expensive mouthwash for smokers! You have everything that you need to brighten and whiten your teeth right in your own home. Remember that this is free and it works.

Do I have these items in my house?

All you need to whiten your teeth are simple household products. Ok, first go to the kitchen. Open the cupboard where you keep your baking supplies. Do you have baking soda? You probably do. Spoon about two teaspoons of baking soda into a little bowl or cup. Now, travel over to the nearest bathroom. Open the medicine chest. Do you have hydrogen peroxide? You probably have this common household item, too.

How do I make this paste?

Drop two or three teaspoons (this may not be exact) of the hydrogen peroxide into the baking soda, making a paste. This sometimes takes a little trial and error. Be sure it is the same consistency as toothpaste. If you wish, you can add a bit of mint flavoring or even a small dollop of toothpaste.

How do I use this free whitener?

Brush your teeth with your mixture, being sure to leave it on your teeth for at least two minutes. Do NOT swallow this paste! Trust me, you wouldn't want to swallow it- the taste is not the best. To make the paste taste better, try to use the above tips. This will help to make the taste a little bit tastier.

What should I do after using this paste?

After you finish brushing with this free paste, brush again with regular toothpaste to rid your mouth of the taste as well as the peroxide solution. You will be amazed at just how white and bright your teeth will be! Many smokers and heavy coffee drinkers use this little trick. This may be a home remedy that your grandmother even used.
I have a dental condition. Should I try this whitener? Beware that if you have open sores, cavities, gingivitis, or other gum diseases this may make your gums appear white for a short time. This may not be the whitener for your teeth if they are very sensitive. As with anything, you should consult your doctor or dentist before trying this or any other medical treatment.

How often can I use this paste?

· This treatment can be done weekly, monthly, or whenever you want extra bright teeth!
· You shouldn't brush with this mixture more than once per week.

List of Items Needed

· 3 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide (the amount may vary depending on family size)
· 2 teaspoons of baking soda (the amount may vary depending on family size)
· Optional (A small amount of toothpaste or drop of mint flavor may also be added.)

Hopefully, this article put a bright smile on your face!

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Bladder cancer - the bladder and cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:07:00 +0000

The Bladder is a term used to refer to the urinary bladder in the body. The urinary bladder stores urine until it is removed to the outside of the body. The urine from the kidney is collected in the bladder which is muscular and elastic in nature. Sometimes, the cells in the lining of the bladder begin to behave abnormally. The cells develop into tumors which may be cancerous in nature. When a cancer develops in the bladder it is referred to as the bladder cancer. This is a malignant type of tumor which can spread in the entire body and can even prove to be fatal.

Cancers of all types occur due uncontrolled cell division activity in some cells of the body. The activity of cell division is strongly controlled by the oncogene. Now, most cells have a specific cell life. After certain duration of time cells die and new cells are formed. But, in a mutated condition and due to environmental factors, oncogenic ells can lead to repeated division. In other words, cells which are supposed to die may not expire but to the contrary may continue to divide and form new cells such uncontrolled behavior leads to cancers. This behavior which is caused by the activation of oncogenes can occur for various reasons like viral infection.

Personal habits like smoking and drinking are major reasons for occurrence of bladder cancer. Tobacco is extremely harmful to the bladder. Habits and addictions that include excessive intake of tobacco and alcohol have a greater chance of creating dysfunctional and abnormally functioning cells. Though passive smoking is not known to be the reason for developing malignant tumors, it is known to be injurious to health. Some researchers also suggest that direct contact with carcinogenic agents during excretion though urine could also be responsible for development of cancers. But this is not confirmed.

It is noted that people who drink a lot of water are less prone to developing a Bladder cancer. Further, almost thirty percent cases occur due to inappropriate exposure to harmful agents. Occupational hazards also lead to severe conditions. Buss drivers, mechanics, and stylists who regularly deal with cosmetics are subjected to chemicals which can be carcinogenic. Nevertheless, one should stay abreast with top medical news and advancement. Being aware of the healthy ways of living as well as various methods of treatment is always good for any individual.
by: Ian Gould

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Composition Of A Good Nutrient Rich Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:56:00 +0000

For the human body to function well, it should be fed a good balance of vitamins and nutrients. There are three primary macronutrients which we consume namely protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Without these, our body won't be able to function properly. Since we cannot synthesize vitamins in sufficient quantities, they must be obtained from dietary sources. We also need several minerals for our body to function smoothly. Calcium and phosphorous, for example, aside from being important in the strengthening and lengthening of your bones are needed by your heart to pump efficiently. Salt, aside from adding flavor to your dishes, contain sodium and chlorine which help in maintaining fluid balance and producing digestive juices, respectively.

Mineral salts are ionic in nature, they help regulate pH levels in our blood and body. Maintenance of proper pH levels is crucial for the proper functioning of the body, a balanced supply of necessary mineral nutrients ensures that natural pH balance is maintained. There are also minerals which you require in lesser amounts of such as iron, iodine and zinc. While only minute levels are required, several ailments will emanate from not being able to meet the recommended dietary allowance overtime. You can get both macrominerals and trace elements from dietary sources. If your diet is deficient is essential nutrients, taking dietary supplements on a regular basis is recommended.
Beside mineral nutrients, the body needs water, you need to keep your body hydrated. 6 to 8 glasses of water a day is more than sufficient for the average person, if you have an active lifestyle, your requirement will be higher. Taking the adequate amounts of fluids is essential for the growth and maintenance of your body. It is also important in the elimination of unneeded and harmful substances from your system. Alkaline water, called so because of its slightly alkaline pH, is believed to benefit the body by reducing blood acidity.

This trend is brought about by the heightened awareness of the public to alkaline water benefits. The manufacturers of alkaline water additives claim that the regular consumption of alkaline water protects against cancer and may even slow down aging. Also called ionized water, this water preparation is mineral-rich and consequently keeps the blood pH at a neutral state. It is believed that certain food items, most notably carbonated drinks and junk foods, can make the blood acidic. When not neutralized, blood that is too acidic can have deleterious effects, like lethargy and abnormal heart rhythms.

Still there are those who do not believe in these alkaline water benefits saying further that these are overstated. The argument between believers and non-believers essentially fuels interest for the product. Ultimately, the users are the only people who can testify whether or not alkaline water works, and the present consensus is that it works.
by: Michele Tamez

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AIDS/HIV Information

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:20:00 +0000

AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome it causes a destruction of the immune system. It is the most advanced stage of the HIV virus (HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus). AIDS is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the presence of a positive HIV antibody test and one or more of the illnesses known as opportunistic infections.
The HIV virus, type 1 or 2 is widely known to be the cause of AIDS. HIV breaks down and attacks your T cells so your body is unable to defend itself against different infections. The HIV virus also attacks your peripheral nervous system, this causes nerve and muscle pain, especially in the feet, legs, and hands.
HIV is spread through direct contact with semen or blood of an individual that is infected. This can be transferred in many ways the most common is unprotected sexual intercourse. Other means of infection are infected blood transfusions, mother to infant (at time of birth, or through breast milk), sharing needles with an infected person, and rarely a healthcare worker that gets pricked with an infected needle.

Often people who are infected with HIV have few symptoms and in some cases there are none. Other times, symptoms of HIV are confused with other illnesses such as the flu. This may be severe, with swollen glands in the neck and armpits, tiredness, fever and night sweats. This is where as much as 9 out of 10 of the infected individuals will develop AIDS. At this point the person may feel completely healthy and not even know that he/she has the virus. The next stage begins when the immune system starts to break down and the virus becomes more aggressive in damaging white cells. Several glands in the neck and armpits may swell and stay swollen for an extended period of time without any explanation. As this disease progresses boils or warts may spread over the body. They may also feel tremendously tired, night sweats, high fevers, chronic diarrhea, and they may lose a considerable amount of their body weight. Most cases have shown thrush as a symptom as well. At this point the person is in the final stages of HIV--AIDS. Severe chest infections with high fever are common and survival rate is above 70% but decrease with each recurrence.
A person is diagnosed with AIDS when he/she has one or more positive HIV screening and the presence of an AIDS defining condition. Some of the common conditions include but are not limited to: Meningitis, Encephalitis, Dementia, Pneumonia, Kaposi sarcoma, and Lymphoma. There is also a blood test called an Immune Profile that can be done. This test is used to measure the loss of immunity and help decide on the best treatment. There is a test that is rarely used due to its high cost, it is known as a Viral Load: This test detects the virus itself, and also measures the amount of HIV in the blood. It shows how quickly the HIV infection is likely to advance. A high viral load suggests that the person may progress rapidly to AIDS.
Although there is no cure for AIDS there are medical treatments that aide in prolonging, and maintaining the best quality of life possible. These include two nucleoside inhibitors, lamivudine and zidovudine. Actual treatment plans will vary with each patient, along with the physical aspect of this disease. The psychological side has to be addressed in order for a treatment plan to be effective.
The easiest way to escape contracting this disease is to avoid the risk factors that you are in control of. Such as: unprotected sex, not sharing a needle, and if you are in the healthcare field be sure to use all precautions necessary to avoid an accidental prick from a possible infected needle (remember that in this diseases early stages it is common for the person not to even know they are infected). Today AIDS is the fifth leading cause of death among all adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. Among African-Americans in the 25 to 44 age group, AIDS is the leading cause of death for men and the second leading cause of death for women. Our society needs to become aware that by not protecting ourselves we are killing ourselves and that this has to stop.
By Melissa Albright
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How To Treat Asthma

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:06:00 +0000

Nearly seventeen million people are affected with Asthma. Asthma is a condition in where it becomes difficult to breathe and needs constant medical attention. This is a condition that is very serious to take lightly. If you have asthma and want to find out exactly what can be done to better the situation.
Given below are some suggestions that you should keep in mind. No matter what efforts one may take as many he may land back at the doctors coughing and out of breath, its okay. This is all normal and one should not be discouraged.
While at the clinic you and the doctor should ask a couple of questions to come up with a plausible solution. The first question that one should ask is , has it got to do anything with the environment. The environment has a major role to play in this disease.
Almost all asthma patients are suffering of this disease because they are allergic to something in the air. Elements such as dusts, mites, pollen, inhaling smoke are some of the most common things that are the causes that irritate the disease. It is important to find out which one of these are the causes for the medication not working for you.
The doctor can help you in ways of removing such elements once the two of you have come to a conclusion of what is the cause of it is.
The second is the element at the office that makes the condition worse for you. This can be proven if you become better on the weekends or while you are on vacations. The third thing is that you might not be taking the medications properly.
Many patients do not follow the instructions given to them by the doctors seriously enough or find them hard to follow. If you have a hard time following the instructions ask your doctor to help you out. Another reason could be that you are not using the inhaler properly. If this is the case then not enough medication is reaching your lungs. Your doctor may advice you to use a device called a spacer which is used to get the medication deeper in the lungs.

Medication may not be the right choice for you. Try changing your medication sometimes one medication works better than the other. It could also be due to allergies, if so you may need to have to take an allergy shots. In the complicated medical world it would be known as “immunotherapy”
Lastly the increase of knowledge about asthma is what really helps. The more you know about the disease that is affecting you the better the position will be when you face a problem. Talk with your doctor and ask him to explain to you about the disease. It could not even be Asthma it could be another disease but has symptoms of Asthma.
If this is the case your doctor may want to do other tests on you to find out the cause of your condition. Lastly a point that many patients fail to realize is that they don’t know how bad the level of Asthma is. In order to know how bad your asthma is affected “A peak flow meter’ maybe obtained. All that one has to do is to blow in the tube and it tells you the level at which your Asthma at.
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Diabetes Care and Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +0000

by: Michal

What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disorder. One way it occurs is when the pancreas does not secrete enough of the hormone insulin.Diabetes is commonly categorized into two types. The first type of diabetes is sometimes called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).The second type of diabetes is also known as noninsulin, dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). People with diabetes stand a higher than normal chance of developing heart disease and circulatory problems such as high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, heart attacks and strokes.

Two Types Of Diabetes:
IDDM Diabetes:
In type 1 diabetes, cells of the pancreas that produce insulin are destroyed.Without injections of insulin, the body of a person with type 1 diabetes cannot turn blood glucose into energy.

NIDDM Diabetes:
More than 90 percent of people with diabetes have NIDDM . In this disease, the body loses its ability to make efficient use of insulin to turn glucose (sugar) into energy. Sugar buildup in the blood can cause both short-term and long-term problems. NIDDM diabetes causes damage to both large and small arteries. This artery damage results in medical problems that are both common and serious.Heart attack,Stroke,Amputations,Kidney failure,Blindness these artery problems are the most serious consequences of NIDDM diabetes.

Medicines:
Many medicines are now available to treat type 1 & 2 diabetes. Medicines are no substitute for lifestyle changes. It is always best to combine diet and exercise treatment of diabetes with any medicine that is prescribed.some medicine are as follows to useful for diabetes patients.
Apple Pectin
Blood Sugar Formula Alpha Betic Multivitamin Cedar Berry Combination
Home care Suggestions To Avoid Diabetes:
Physical activity helps to burn calories, lower blood glucose levels, build muscle mass and improve body image. Additionally, it improves overall health and well-being.Having a home blood-glucose monitor is beneficial for anyone with diabetes, since it can increase your awareness of your blood-sugar control.Regular home checks of blood sugar are important for people with NIDDM diabetes.

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10 Tips for Mental Health

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:00 +0000

1. Build Confidence
Identify your abilities and weaknesses together, accept them build on them and do the best with what you have.
2. Eat right, Keep fit
A balanced diet, exercise and rest can help you to reduce stress and enjoy life.
3. Make Time for Family and Friends
These relationships need to be nurtured; if taken for granted they will not be there to share life's joys and sorrows.
4. Give and Accept Support
Friends and family relationships thrive when they are "put to the test".
5. Create a Meaningful Budget
Financial problems cause stress. Over-spending on our "wants" instead of our "needs" is often the culprit.
6. Volunteer
Being involved in community gives a sense of purpose and satisfaction that paid work cannot.
7. Manage Stress
We all have stressors in our lives but learning how to deal with them when they threaten to overwhelm us will maintain our mental health.
8. Find Strength in Numbers
Sharing a problem with others who have had similar experiences may help you find a solution and will make you feel less isolated.
9. Identify and Deal with Moods
We all need to find safe and constructive ways to express our feelings of anger, sadness, joy and fear.
10. Learn to Be at Peace with Yourself
Get to know who you are, what makes you really happy, and learn to balance what you can and cannot change about yourself.
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10 Tips To Healthy Eating

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:50:00 +0000

Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods. You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. How much you should eat depends on your calorie needs. Use the Food Guide Pyramid and the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels as handy references.

Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Surveys show most Americans don't eat enough of these foods. Do you eat 6-11 servings from the bread, rice, cereal and pasta group, 3 of which should be whole grains? Do you eat 2-4 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables? If you don't enjoy some of these at first, give them another chance. Look through cookbooks for tasty ways to prepare unfamiliar foods.

Maintain a healthy weight. The weight that's right for you depends on many factors including your sex, height, age and heredity. Excess body fat increases your chances for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer and other illnesses. But being too thin can increase your risk for osteoporosis, menstrual irregularities and other health problems. If you're constantly losing and regaining weight, a registered dietitian can help you develop sensible eating habits for successful weight management. Regular exercise is also important to maintaining a healthy weight.

Eat moderate portions. If you keep portion sizes reasonable, it's easier to eat the foods you want and stay healthy. Did you know the recommended serving of cooked meat is 3 ounces, similar in size to a deck of playing cards? A medium piece of fruit is 1 serving and a cup of pasta equals 2 servings. A pint of ice cream contains 4 servings. Refer to the Food Guide Pyramid for information on recommended serving sizes.

Eat regular meals. Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger, often resulting in overeating. When you're very hungry, it's also tempting to forget about good nutrition. Snacking between meals can help curb hunger, but don't eat so much that your snack becomes an entire meal.

Reduce, don't eliminate certain foods. Most people eat for pleasure as well as nutrition. If your favorite foods are high in fat, salt or sugar, the key is moderating how much of these foods you eat and how often you eat them.
Identify major sources of these ingredients in your diet and make changes, if necessary. Adults who eat high-fat meats or whole-milk dairy products at every meal are probably eating too much fat. Use the Nutrition Facts panel on the food label to help balance your choices.
Choosing skim or low-fat dairy products and lean cuts of meat such as flank steak and beef round can reduce fat intake significantly.
If you love fried chicken, however, you don't have to give it up. Just eat it less often. When dining out, share it with a friend, ask for a take-home bag or a smaller portion.

Balance your food choices over time. Not every food has to be "perfect." When eating a food high in fat, salt or sugar, select other foods that are low in these ingredients. If you miss out on any food group one day, make up for it the next. Your food choices over several days should fit together into a healthy pattern.

Know your diet pitfalls. To improve your eating habits, you first have to know what's wrong with them. Write down everything you eat for three days. Then check your list according to the rest of these tips. Do you add a lot of butter, creamy sauces or salad dressings? Rather than eliminating these foods, just cut back your portions. Are you getting enough fruits and vegetables? If not, you may be missing out on vital nutrients.

Make changes gradually. Just as there are no "superfoods" or easy answers to a healthy diet, don't expect to totally revamp your eating habits overnight. Changing too much, too fast can get in the way of success. Begin to remedy excesses or deficiencies with modest changes that can add up to positive, lifelong eating habits. For instance, if you don't like the taste of skim milk, try low-fat. Eventually you may find you like skim, too.

Remember, foods are not good or bad. Select foods based on your total eating patterns, not whether any individual food is "good" or "bad." Don't feel guilty if you love foods such as apple pie, potato chips, candy bars or ice cream. Eat them in moderation, and choose other foods to provide the balance and variety that are vital to good health.

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Healthy Eating

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:09:00 +0000

Not a bit of a chronic disease triggered by the wrong diet. Say such as hypertension, gout, kidney failure, coronary heart disease and even cancer. Thus the danger that threatens, among others caused by eating excessive or deficient.
In principle to obtain a healthy body shape is actually easy. Suffice it to implement a regular life, adequate rest, regular exercise, avoid stress and eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet is a diet that contains all the elements the body needs balanced nutrition, good protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. Where is the source of nutrition must also be selected that naturally. Here are some of the easiest steps to initiate the program undergo a conversion to a healthy diet:

Avoid foods that are rich in fat content. Usually found on foods that are cooked with oil-rich, butter, margarine, and coconut milk. But it is not mean the human body does not need fat. Natural fat intake for the human body is already fulfilled by eating nuts or seeds.
Avoid foods that contain preservatives. Even if forced to buy food in containers, then choose which lists clearly marked "no preservatives" on the packaging. Various studies say, though consuming preservatives in doses below normal for consumption, the use of long-term timescales, preservatives are the main triggers the onset of cancer.
It is important to pay attention to the techniques in food processing. Because to some extent affect the quality of food processing. Choose foods that have been through the process of processing methods of cooking in steamed, boiled or stir-fry with a little oil Method of frying, grilling and burned less is recommended to be consumed. Because besides containing much fat, this cooking method also destroys the nutritional value of food due to high heat.
Avoid adding spices flavoring in excess. But it would be better to avoid this food. Because the elements of monosodium glutamate compounds contained in the seasonings of your tongue but do not cheat for the health of your body.
Expand consume fruits and vegetables. In addition to a healthy body, healthy body became more awake. The body was free of cancer risk. The majority of fruits and vegetables contain fiber that can bind carcinogen that is a cause of gastrointestinal cancer. But that does not mean that all fruit is healthy, avoid fruit durian, durian because the fat contained very high.And as much as possible avoid chips, where this fruit contains a purine as the main originator of uric acid. One important thing to remember, wash with clean vegetables and fruits before eating to avoid bacterial contamination and pesticide residues.
Avoid food offal, fat, brain, food was gravy thick coconut milk, chicken skin and egg yolks.These foods are a source of fat causes obesity and cardiovascular disorders. Divert options to the meat without fat, the food was a clear broth, low-fat milk, soy milk, yogurt, egg whites and fish as the best source of protein.
Expand drinking water. 80% of our body fluids, if we lack the fluid level, then the performance of some vital organs join disturbed. Do not consume alcoholic beverages, sodas and drinks with high sugar content and caffeine. Vegetable and fruit juices are also good for keeping and maintaining a healthy body.
Do not get used to eating and drinking are colored. Choose foods or beverages that natural translucent color. With the exception of foods that have natural color of the food itself, such as chocolate, red strawberries etc. Because the coloring agent in food is one of the main triggers the onset of cancer in the body.

Easy Tips to Prevent Acne

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:30:00 +0000

Acne is a problem that is quite disturbing for anyone, especially for women who always wanted a smooth and beautiful face. Many ways to help prevent acne, but not a few who fail and even exacerbate the damage to the facial skin.
Do you include people who have problems with acne on the face? If yes, this will certainly interfere with your performance. But you do not worry, because this skin problem can be prevented quite easily.

Causes of Acne
Before coming to prevent acne facial skin, you need to know what causes acne.

Dust is the most common cause of acne. Faces is part of the body which must always be open and have more sensitive skin than other body parts. Therefore, the dirty little could allow the appearance of acne.
Apart from the outside, can also cause acne from within, namely the production of excess oil glands in the body, particularly in layers of facial skin.
Stress or depression that has continually proven to increase the risk of acne on the face.

Tips to Prevent Acne
Here are some tips to prevent acne come on your face.

Each completed activity outside the home, do not be lazy to always clean your face so that all dirt and grime quickly disappear.
Each up and going to bed, make it a habit to wash your face first. When going to sleep, facial skin needs to rest with a clean condition.When I wake up, usually the skin will be oily, this is the facial oils that must be cleaned.
When washing the face, get used to wearing warm water to the pores can be more open and dirt is really no trace in the skin pores.
Use special facial soap in order to prevent acne can be more optimal.
When at work, avoid touching your face too often by hand.The palm of the hand is the source of dirt, germs and bacteria that can cause acne on the face.
If you are a woman with a ponytail hairstyle, get your hair bangs are always clean or cleansing routine. Dirt, dust, and sweat could be trapped in the hair and then stick pony continued on the forehead. This can cause forehead acne.
Choose cosmetics that suits your skin and keep wearing the same product. The use of many types of cosmetics can cause skin damage and acne.
Avoid prolonged stress or depression, and sleep enough every day.
Keep your food nutritional balance. Expand eat vegetables and fruits that contain lots of vitamins to make skin more healthy and avoid acne problems.

Tumor

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:49:00 +0000

Tumor is a general term used to describe the evolution of the mass (solid) or abnormal tissue in the body. These masses arise as a result of the imbalance of growth and cell regeneration. It also usually useless and not needed by the body. Different tumors with cysts (fluid) or abscesses (boils).

Tumors there are 2 : benign and malignant tumors (cancer).

Benign tumors, does not always mean 'harmless', although most are usually harmless. A benign tumor can still evolving, and can cause damage to tissue, nerves or organs nearby. Depending on the location and size, the tumor can still be a serious illness and life-threatening, such as brain tumors.

Symptoms & Treatment of Tumors

Symptoms of the tumor is usually shaped lumps that appear on the body and painless. When you are disturbing the surrounding tissue, the doctor may recommend surgical removal (surgery). Current surgical techniques are evolving rapidly, even involving laser surgery technology, as well as cryosurgery (freezing) tumors.

Types of Tumors:

Fibroma

Refers to all types of tumors that contain epithelial tissue fibers.

Neurofibromitosis

Neurofibromitosis are tumors derived from connective tissue wrapping of peripheral nerve, which is genetically inherited, and usually occurs more frequently in men than women.

Neurofibromitosis manifests on the skin as a soft lumps demarcated, painless, easily moved, and found the spots that are red to brown.These lumps, its spread can be up to all members of the body, from head to toe, along the peripheral nerve.

In some patients, this growth creates problems, such as : loss of renal blood vessel elasticity, rigidity of the channel so that the tear glands often watery eyes, optic glioma, hearing loss, and disorders of the spine such as scoliosis, narrowing of the spine and long bone disorders such as pseudoarthrosis.

Because of its genetic, then there is no treatment that can stop its growth. Surgery and radiation, usually intended to reduce or control the development only. When you grow close to the nerve, the nerve must also be removed.

Glioma

Glioma is a type of tumor that starts in the brain or spine. Symptoms of gliomas depend on which part of the central nervous system is affected.Symptoms of gliomas depend on which part of the central nervous system is affected. A brain glioma can cause headaches, nausea and vomiting, seizures, and cranial nerve disorders as a result of increased intracranial pressure.

A glioma of the optic nerve can cause loss of vision. Spinal cord gliomas can cause pain, weakness, or numbness in the extremities.Gliomas can be spread through cerebrospinal fluid into the spinal cord.

Meningioma

Meningioma is a tumor of the membranes that cover the brain, which is more common in women than men, especially aged 50-60 years. Most meningiomas are benign.

Osteo-chondroma

Osteo-chondroma is a benign bone tumors that most commonly occur, especially in adolescents aged 10-20 years. The cause is usually a gene mutation, radiation or trauma.

Adenoma

Adenoma is a benign tumor of the gland. Adenoma can grow in many organs, for example: The large intestine, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, etc. Although classified as benign adenomas, from time to time they can progress to become malignant (adenocarcinoma).

Fibroadenoma Mammae (FAM)

Mammary fibroadenomas (FAM) is a harmless benign tumor that can arise in the breast and female adolescents aged <30 years. Lumps are usually small, solid, supple, elastic round with a clear margin. Suspected cause is excess estrogen. These tumors can be enlarged before menstruation or during pregnancy.

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Leukemia (Blood Cancer)

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:50:00 +0000

Leukemia (blood cancer) is a type of cancer that attacks white blood cells produced by bone marrow. bone marrow in the human body produces three types of blood cells including white blood cells (functioning as an immune system against infection), red blood cells (carry oxygen function into the body) and platelets (the tiny blood cells that help blood clotting process).

Leukemia generally appear in person since the days of childhood, bone marrow without obvious cause has been known to produce white blood cells that develop abnormally. Normally, white blood cells to reproduce again when the body needs or is there a place for the blood cells themselves. The human body will give signs on a regular basis when will the blood cell-reproduction is expected to be back. In the case of leukemia (blood cancer), white blood cells do not respond to a given sign. Finally, uncontrolled excessive production (abnormal) will exit from the bone marrow and can be found in the peripheral blood or peripheral blood. The number of abnormal white blood cells that are in excess can disrupt the normal function of other cells, People with these conditions (Leukemia) will show some symptoms such as: susceptible to infectious diseases, anemia and bleeding.

Acute and Chronic Leukemia - Acute leukemia is characterized by a very rapid course of the disease, lethal, and worse. If this is not promptly treated, it can cause death within weeks to days. While the course of the disease have chronic leukemia that is not so fast that it has a longer life expectancy, up to more than 1 year.

Leukemia is classified according to cell type - When the examination is known that lymphocytes or leukemia affects lymphoid cells, it is called lymphocytic leukemia. While leukemia affecting myeloid cells such as neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils, is called myelogenous leukemia.From this classification, then Leukemia is divided into four types of designation :

Acute lymphocytic leukemia . Is the most common type of leukemia in children. The disease is also present in adults who primarily have been aged 65 years or more.
Acute myelogenous leukemia . It is more common in adults than children. This type is used to be called nonlimfositik acute leukemia.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This often affects adults over the age of 55 years. Sometimes it also affects young adults, and almost no children.
Chronic myelogenous leukemia. often occurs in adults. Can also occur in children, but very little.

Causes of Leukemia - Until now the cause of leukemia is not known with certainty, but there are several factors thought to affect the frequency of occurrence of leukemia :

Radiation. This is supported by several reports of some research which handles cases of leukemia that is more frequent radiological Employees suffering from leukemia, patients with radiotherapy more often suffer from leukemia, Leukemia incidence was found in atomic bomb survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.
Leukemogenik. Several chemicals have been identified are reported to affect the frequency of leukemia, such as environmental toxins such as benzene, industrial chemicals such as insecticides, drugs used for chemotherapy.
Hereditary. People with Down Syndrome have the incidence of acute leukemia 20 times greater than normal people.
Virus. Some types of viruses can cause leukemia, such as retroviruses, feline leukemia virus, HTLV-1 in adults.

Signs and Symptoms of Leukemia - Leukemia Symptoms are generally caused differ among patients, however, can generally be described as follows:

Anemia. Patients would appear tired, pale and breathing fast (below normal red blood cells causing less oxygen in the body, resulting in the patient breathes faster to compensate for the fulfillment of oxygen deficiency in the body).
Hemorrhage. When the platelets (blood clotting cells) are not reproduced with reasonable because it is dominated by white blood cells, then the patient will experience bleeding in the skin tissue (number of red wiggler width / small skin tissue).
Esophageal Infections. White blood cells act as a protective immunity, especially against infectious diseases. In Patients with leukemia, white blood cells that form is abnormal, so do not function properly. As a result the body of the patient vulnerable to infection virus / bacteria, even by itself would reveal complaints of fever, white discharge from the nose (runny) and cough.
Bone pain and joints. This is caused as a result of an urgent bone marrow by a solid white blood cells.
Stomach Pain. Abdominal pain is also one indication of the symptoms of leukemia, in which the leukemia cells may collect in the kidneys, liver and bile that causes enlargement of these organs and pain arises.Abdominal pain can affect appetite loss of leukemia patients.
Swollen lymph glands. Patients likely to have swollen lymph nodes, whether it is under the arms, neck, chest and more.Lymph glands in charge of filtering the blood, leukemia cells can gather here and cause swelling.
Difficulty breathing (dyspnea). The patient may show symptoms of difficulty breathing and chest pain, if this happens then it should immediately get medical help.

Diagnosis of Leukemia (Blood Cancer) - Leukemia can be ascertained with some checks, which are: Biopsy, blood tests {complete blood count (CBC)}, a CT or CAT scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, Ultrasound, Spinal tap / lumbar puncture.
Handling and Treatment of Leukemia - Handling cases of leukemia disease usually starts from the symptoms that arise, such as anemia, bleeding and infection. Broadly speaking the handling and treatment of leukemia can be done by a single or a combination of some of the methods below:

Chemotherapy / intrathecal medications
Radiation Therapy. This method is rarely used
Bone marrow transplantation
Provision of drugs and hypodermic tablets
Transfusion of red blood cells or platelets.

Therapy systems are often used in dealing with patients with leukemia is a combination of chemotherapy and the administration of drugs that focuses on the dismissal of the production of abnormal white blood cells in bone marrow. Next is the treatment of some symptoms and signs have been displayed by the patient's body with a comprehensive monitor.

Do not Ignore Sore Throat

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:46:00 +0000

Sore throat tends to be ignored. In fact, if allowed to drag on, this inflammation can lead to the emergence of other diseases.

Almost everyone has experienced sore throat. However, not many want to see her doctor before the pain became more severe throat. In fact, they usually just go to the doctor when inflammation is severe, barely able to swallow food again.

Strep throat is actually not the name of the disease. He was but a symptom of various diseases that arise. In terms of health, sore throat usually called pharyngitis.

Complaints that appear vary, from just itching in the throat to severe pain was so painful to swallow. Does not end there, stress and overwork can weaken the immune system and trigger a throat infection. The cause of sore throat is mixed. Could be due to viral infection, bacterial infection, up to allergies and irritation.

Can all be transmitted through saliva, which came out when coughing, or found on the hands or personal items with an infection. The average incubation period of sore throat between two to five days. However, if caused by viruses, the incubation period ranges from three days to two weeks.

Infections caused by influenza virus is contagious and is easily spread. In this condition, inflammation lasts about three to ten days. Generally, the inflammation was more severe in the morning and gets better as the days goes.

Usually accompanied by weakness, decreased appetite, fever, and cough. Sore throat is also found in other viral infections such as boils and measles. The body needs a week to build up antibodies to destroy the viruses.

Infectious mononucleosis, or which is generally caused by a virus called Epstein Barr Mono, and takes longer to heal. This virus affects the lymphatic system, causing enlargement of the tonsils and white patches appear on its surface. In addition, swelling of glands in the neck.

Such infections usually cause a severe sore throat, thus making the patient having trouble breathing. This virus also causes fatigue that can last more than six weeks.

Transmission can also occur from the mouth to the hand, then from hand to mouth or from the use of towels or cutlery together.

For bacteria, the most common and most serious in terms of complication is the group A streptococcus betahemolitis These bacteria cause strep throat and diseases associated with damage to valves in the heart (rheumatic fever) and kidneys (nephritis), tonsillitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, and ear infections.Another cause of sore throat is laryngo-pharyngeal reflux (LPR).

Patients typically experience pain in the throat in the morning when stomach acid rises to the top and into the back of the throat.

Felt a lump in the throat and acid taste. Patients often spend phlegm to clear the throat.

In addition, the sore throat can also be caused by the habit of breathing through the mouth, allergies, trapping foreign objects such as fish bone in the throat, air pollution, alcohol, or cigarettes. Heat a dry winter and breathes through the mouth due to chronic nasal obstruction also causes dry and sore throat.

From various causes, the most common cause is a viral infection. The bacteria that most commonly causes sore throat is streptococcus bacteria about 15-30 percent of cases.

In most cases, these complaints will subside by itself. To help ease the pain, doctors usually prescribe a pain reliever is. For example, acetaminophen (paracetamol) or ibuprofen can help to overcome pain and fever. Gargling with warm salt water can also help. It could also anesthetic mouthwash.

Benefits of Papaya

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:49:00 +0000

Latin name of the papaya is Carica papaya. The fruit is famous as a medicinal plant in various parts of the world. Properties can be obtained from almost all parts of the plant, but their fruits are most commonly used because it easily available and delicious.
For those of you who like to eat papaya fruit, it's good to know that one feature of this fruit to your beliefs to consume increasing. If you rarely eat papaya. So for this article is you made so that you are moved to taste and liked it. Well, here are 10 important things about the papaya that can make you 'love' match this fruit.

Papaya fruit contains a variety of enzymes, vitamins and minerals. Even its vitamin A content of more than carrots, and vitamin C was higher than oranges. Papaya fruit also contains vitamin B complex and vitamin E.
Papaya fruit contains the enzyme papain. This enzyme is very active and has the ability to accelerate the process of protein digestion. Digesting protein is the major problem faced by many people in the daily diet. The body digests protein has limited spending due to lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Protein levels in papaya fruit is not too high, only 4-6 grams per kilogram of weight of fruit. But this small amount can be almost completely digested and absorbed by the body. This is due to the enzyme papain in papaya fruit is able to digest the substance as much as 35 times larger than its size alone. The digestibility of this protein to remind us to more carefully select the food, that food that contains high protein can not necessarily beneficial to the body. Most important is whether or not the protein was easily absorbed by the body.
Papain can break down proteins into arginine. Arginine compound is one of the essential amino acids in normal conditions can not produce the body and obtained through foods such as eggs and yeast. However, if the enzyme papain digestion of proteins involved in the process, naturally some proteins can be converted into arginine. The process of formation of arginine with papain also affect the production of human growth hormone is popularly known as human growth hormone (HSG), because arginine is one laden mandatory in the formation of HGH. HGH is what helps improve muscle tone and reduce fat accumulation in the body. Other important information, laboratory tests showed arginine serves inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells.
Papain can also break down foods containing protein compounds to form various amino acids that are autointoxicating or automatically removes unwanted substances formation due to incomplete digestion. High blood pressure, constipation, arthritis, epilepsy and diabetes are diseases that arise due process of digestion is not perfect. Papain is not always able to prevent it, but at least can minimize the negative effects that arise. What is clear papain can help make the process pencenaan better food.
Papain helps arrangement of amino acids and help detoxify the body. In this way the immune system can be improved.
Papaya can also speed up the digestion of carbohydrates and fats. The enzyme papain is able to break down the fibers of the meat, making meat more digestible. Papaya has antiseptic properties and helps prevent the proliferation of harmful bacteria in the gut. Papaya helps normalize the pH of the intestine so that the situation became normal intestinal flora.
Papain is formed in all parts of the fruit, good skin, flesh, and seeds. So should papaya fully utilized. for those who experience digestive problems, it is advisable to consume fruit and papaya seeds.
Still half-ripe fruit that has a higher nutritional content than ripe fruit. But women who want to have children or are pregnant are prohibited from eating them, because the raw fruit has the effect of abortion. Since the effects of this one, in many countries such as Papua New Guinea and Peru, papaya is used as a contraceptive. Advice for pregnant women, if you want to get the properties of papaya, eat only the ripe fruit.

Smoking and Alcohol Can Cause Throat Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:13:00 +0000

What is throat cancer? Throat cancer is cancer found in the throat or vocal cords. Throat is a channel that starts from the back of the nose and ends at the neck. Meanwhile, the vocal cords are located only slightly below the throat. Vocal cords are composed of cartilage membrane that vibrates to the sound makes the sound when you speak. In addition to these two organs, the throat cancer can also occur in the epiglottis cartilage that serves as a lid for the wind channel throat.

Signs & Symptoms of throat cancer

How do the signs and symptoms of throat cancer are? Among others are:

cough
inflexion
It's hard to swallow
Pain in the ear
Lumps that can not be cured
Lump in throat
Weight loss

Causes & Risk Factors

cause

Throat cancer occurs when cells in the throat with mutations. This mutation causes the cells to grow uncontrolled and continue living after normal cells die. The accumulation of these cells can form tumors in the throat. Actually, the root causes of throat cancer is not known for certain. However, doctors have known what factors may increase the risk of this disease.

This type of throat cancer include:

Nasopharyngeal cancer occurs in the nasopharynx - the throat behind the ears.
Oropharyngeal cancer occurs in the oropharynx - the throat behind the mouth.
Hypopharyngeal cancer (laryngopharyngeal cancer) occurred in the hypopharynx (laryngopharynx) - the bottom of the throat, just above the esophagus and wind channels.
Glottic cancer occurs in membrane noise
Supraglottic cancer occurs at the top of the larynx and includes cancer that attacks the epiglottis, where most of the cartilage that holds the food into the throat.
Subglottic cancer occurs in the bottom of the vocal cords, below the membrane noise.

Risk Factors

Factors that may increase the risk of throat cancer include:

Smoking and chewing tobacco
Excessive alcohol use
Lack of dental hygiene
HPV virus
Foods low in fruits and vegetables
Exposed to asbestos fibers

prevention

Have not found exactly how to prevent the occurrence of this throat cancer. However, you can reduce the risk of this disease by:

no smoking
Do not consume alcohol
Eating fruits and vegetables
use of personal protective chemicals in the environment around

What is a stroke?

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:19:00 +0000

Stroke disease is a disorder of brain function caused by blood flow to the brain is impaired (reduced). As a result, nutrients and oxygen the brain needs not met properly. Cause there are two kinds of stroke, namely the existence of blockages in blood vessels (thrombus), and the presence of a ruptured blood vessel.

Generally a stroke suffered by the elderly, because of the aging process causes hardening and narrowing of blood vessels (arteriosclerosis) and the presence of fats that clog arteries (atherosclerosis). But some recent cases showed an increase in cases of stroke that occurs in adolescence and childbearing age (15-40 years). In this group, stroke is the leading cause of stress, drug abuse, alcohol, heredity, and lifestyle is not healthy.

Causes of stroke

In the case of stroke adolescence, genetic factors (hereditary) is the major cause of stroke. Frequently encountered cases of stroke caused by blood vessels are fragile and easily broken, or the blood system disorders such as hemophilia and thalassemia diseases are passed down from parents of patients. Meanwhile, if a family member with diabetes (diabetes), hypertension (high blood pressure), and heart disease, stroke likely to be larger in other family members.

The cause of stroke is a food with high levels of bad cholesterol (Low Density Lipoprotein) is very high. Bad cholesterol is widely available in junk food or fast food. In addition, other causes of stroke is a lazy habit of exercising and moving, lots of drinking alcohol, smoking, use of narcotic and addictive substances, much less rest time, and prolonged stress. Rupture of blood vessels are also often caused by high blood pressure (hypertension).

Symptoms of a stroke

The initial symptoms of stroke are generally dizziness, head began to spin (like a disease vertigo), then followed with a speech impairment and mouth muscles. Another symptom is a disturbance of taste sensor (can not feel anything, such as pinched or pricked needles) and the body feels paralyzed side, and the absence of reflex movement. Often also occur suddenly blind or blurred vision (due to the blood supply and oxygen to the eye is reduced drastically), disruption of taste in the mouth of the system and the muscles of the mouth (so often met with a wry face), paralysis of the muscles of the body, and disruption system memory and emotion. Common people can not stop crying because of paralysis of the brain controls the emotions system. It makes people act like a stroke patient psychiatric disease, but it's not. Things like this that need to be understood by the family of the patient.

The healing process

There are two main healing process that must be lived with. First is the healing with medicines in hospitals.Strict control should be done to keep the bad cholesterol can be lowered and did not grow up. In addition, patients are also prohibited from eating foods that can trigger a stroke such as junk food and salt (can lead to hypertension).

The healing process second is physiotherapy, which exercises the muscles to restore muscle function and communication function to approach its former condition. Physiotherapy conducted with instructors physiotherapy, and patients must adhere to the exercise performed. If physiotherapy was not undertaken in earnest, they can lead to permanent paralysis in the limbs that have experienced paralysis.

Healing in patients with stroke varies widely. There can be cleared completely (100%), some are only 50% only. Healing is dependent on whether or not severe stroke, the condition of the patient's body, in obedience to the patient undergoing the healing process, perseverance and spirit of the patient to recover, as well as support and understanding from all family members of patients. Often found that stroke survivors can recover, but suffered from severe depression because their families do not want to understand and feel very disturbed by illness (such as attitudes do not accept the person's condition, the harsh treatment because the patient had to clean dirt, submit the patient to the nurse who also treats patients with a rough, and so on). This should be avoided if a family member who suffered a stroke.

PROSTATE CANCER

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:59:00 +0000

What is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. This can occur when prostate cells mutation and began to multiply out of control. These cells may spread (metastasize) from the prostate to other parts, especially bones and lymph nodes. Prostate cancer may cause pain, difficulty urinating, problems during sexual intercourse, erectile dysfunction and other symptoms. Unfortunately, these symptoms are only at an advanced stage of disease.

The disease is most widely in the United States, whereas the incidence in Europe less than the United States, but more in the South and East Asia. Prostate cancer most often develops in men older than 50 years.

What Can Be Only a Cause?

Specific causes of prostate cancer has not been definitely known. A man who is at risk of developing prostate cancer associated with age, genetics, race, diet, lifestyle, and medications. The main risk factor is age. Prostate cancer is less frequent in men aged less than 45 years, but may increase the possibility with the addition of age. The average age at the time of diagnosis was 70 years old.

Genetic influences on the development of prostate cancer can be seen from the increased incidence of prostate cancer in a particular race, male identical twins and have prostate cancer, and men with certain genes. Research in the United States shows that prostate cancer is more common in men than black men or white men and more deadly if the Spanish attacked the black man. Men who have a brother or father with prostate cancer have twice the likelihood of prostate cancer. Research on twins in the Scandinavian states that 40% risk of prostate cancer can be explained by inherited factors. However, instead of just a single gene that is responsible for prostate cancer; many different genes that influence. Two genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) which is an important risk factor for ovarian cancer and breast cancer in women also contribute to prostate cancer.

A diet of foods, vitamins, and minerals can contribute to risk of prostate cancer. Men with serum levels of short chain ω-6 fatty acid linoleic acid which has increased the incidence of prostate cancer is higher, while increased levels of long chain ω-3 (EPA and DHA) had a lower incidence. Trans fats are hydrogenated vegetable oil is associated with increased risk of prostate cancer. Another factor that could increase the risk of prostate cancer is low consumption of vitamin E (vitamin E found in green leafy vegetables), omega-3 fatty acids (found in fatty fish such as salmon), and selenium. Low levels of vitamin D in the blood may also increase the risk of prostate cancer.

Are Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?

Early prostate cancer there are usually no symptoms. Often diagnosed during a routine inspection by the discovery of lumps (nodules) by accident on rectal examination and an increase in Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). Sometimes prostate cancer can cause symptoms, often the same as BPH. As was written above symptoms are frequent urination, increased urination at night, difficulty starting and managing fixed beam urine, blood in urine, and pain during urination. Prostate cancer associated with voiding dysfunction as the prostate gland surrounds the prostatic urethra (urinary tract). The changes to the gland directly contributes to the function of micturition. Since the vase deferen collect seminal fluid into the prostatic urethra and prostate gland secretion itself, including cement, prostate cancer can cause problems with sexual function, such as difficulty achieving erection or painful ejaculation. Actually cancer rarely show symptoms, except when it becomes advanced. To rule out the possibility of BPH nodules are irregular and hard should be biopsied.

Advanced prostate cancer can spread to other parts of the body and can increase symptoms. The most common symptom is bone pain, often in the spine (vertebrae), hip bone (pelvis), or ribs. The spread of prostate cancer into other bones such as the thigh bone (femur) usually to the nearest (proximal) bone. Prostate cancer in the spine can also suppress the connection of the spine, causing leg weakness and could not resist urination and defecation.

How To Rule The diagnosis?

Definitive diagnosis must be established prior to therapy. Biopsy technique is recommended using a biopsy needle or biopsy instrument (core biopsy). Possible results of biopsy in the United States is a malignancy ranges between 33-50%.

Prostate biopsy is done when:

There are parts of a hard or nodules.

PSA value> 10 ng / mL with psad ≥ 0.15.

How to Rx?

If still in the earliest stages that will be done usually only observed. Then for the next stage is recommended removal of the prostate (radical prostatectomy) or radiation therapy. Complications of radiation associated with the total dose, treatment volume, dose distribution and fractionation schemes. Generally, found symptoms of digestive organs (intestinal), such as bleeding colon (rectum), bloating (tenesmus), and diarrhea, urinary tract (urologists), for example: increased frequency of urination, pain during urination (dysuria), cystitis, urinary tract narrowing (urethral stricture).

When it metastasizes much treatment is hormonal, unless there is bone pain which is an indication of radiation. The goal of hormonal treatment is to reduce or negate the effect of the hormone androgen into the prostate tissue.

Further action is important periodically checking PSA levels in patients with radical prostatectomy to determine the existence or recurrence in patients treated by hormonal.

What is the conclusion?

If you've aged 50 years and over immediately conduct routine checks to see if you get prostate cancer or not because, as described above symptoms of prostate cancer is usually not found in its early stages. You should not delay the time to conduct the examination because if it was too late, sorry I no longer useful!

To you who were aged under 50 years keep your diet and your lifestyle! With diet and healthy lifestyle you can reduce the chances of developing prostate cancer.

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5 Foods Prevent Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Life for Shared) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:11:00 +0000

5 Foods cancer prevention needs to know you. Because cancer incidence is primarily on the types of food eaten and consumed. The selection of food is very influential on the causes of the cancer disease. Therefore it is very need to know what foods can prevent cancer so it is good to eat.

Besides drinking, food has become a main intake on any day before or even after doing the activity. The selection of foods is necessary to carefully and very important to select in order to avoid the disease of cancer. Because cancer can be derived from food and also avoid it or prevent it from can of food.

Although in a study found that no single food can prevent cancer, but if these foods combined with the right mix will be able to prevent cancer. There are many kinds of alloys types of food that can be consumed as a means of prevention against cancer, such as eating foods that do not contain much fat especially foods that contain lots of sugar and salt, eat fruits and vegetables is highly recommended in terms of prevention of the cancer disease. Moreover, it can also incorporate foods like whole grains and beans for consumption.

Among the many alloy types of food and fruits can prevent cancer include:

Wine types of fruits, mentioned can prevent cancer, especially breast cancer, leukemia and lymph nodes, liver and others. Because in this type of fruit wines contained a chemical known polyphenols, and resveratrol has potent antioxidant and antiinflamantory compounds. Resveratrol is known to prevent or menghampat growth of breast cancer, leukemia, and skin cancer. Resveratrol content of most types of fruit can be found in red wine and purple grape. In addition, in the purple grapes and crimson of the presence of the growth-preventing substance Topoisomirase II Human DNA, which is known to trigger cancer growth in a person's body, the substance is known to named substances Anthocyannins.
Fish oil, fish oil is known in the womb that has omega 3 can reduce tumor growth. Besides content contained in fish oil can also prevent the growth of cancer in the human body if consumed regularly for example by consuming 8 times in a month or 2 times a week.
Oranges, which is known to have a good amount of vitamin C for health, also has a function to prevent cancer, especially stomach cancer. Of course with this citrus fruit consumed at least 1 times a day.
Soybeans, on the content of these foods are the active ingredient that may help prevent stomach cancer, lung cancer, cervix cancer, bladder disease, ovarian and breast cancer. The content contained in this like Saponins Soy, isoflavones, phytic acid, and so forth.
Rice, namely whole grains have fiber, phytocemical, minerals and vitamins as found in whole grains ie wheat and rice wheat pasta, brown rice and so forth. And in whole grains are the compounds which are known to degrade and reduce the risk of cancer.

In addition to five types of food that can prevent cancer as mentioned above, there are many more types of food that is useful for preventing cancer. The most important thing you can combine the types of food to consume on a regular basis as one way and attempt to avoid the disease of cancer.