Healthy Life For You

Forming muscle by eating nuts

2010-02-22T08:47:00.000+07:00

Snacked on white bean can actually help you lose weight by blocking the absorption of carbohydrates. Not to be interested also eat nuts? Here are some other healthy benefits that can push you include beans in your diet list.

Lower cholesterol

Try increasing your intake of nuts into your diet. One of them is through pea soup.

"Pea beans and other legumes species is a source of soluble fiber known to lower bad LDL cholesterol, the type of cholesterol that causes fat accumulation in the arterial wall," explained researcher Dr Susan Jebb of the Medical Research Council, was quoted as saying dailymail.com site.

In addition, soybeans and chickpeas (a type of pea) also contain plant sterols, molecules shown to decrease levels of bad LDL cholesterol and increase good cholesterol HDL.

Prevent lung cancer

Much evidence to show that a diet rich in legumes offer protection from lung cancer.

Researchers from the University of Texas found that a diet rich in nuts can lower the risk of lung cancer between 20 to 45 percent. According to the researchers, this protective effect comes from the content of phytoestrogens in the nuts.

This estrogen-like molecules attached to the receptor cells that resist the changes that trigger cancer in the body.

Balance hormones

British cancer researchers from reviewing a number of studies and found that women who eat soy-rich diet 60 percent risk of having a smaller high-risk solid tissue in the breast. This effect comes from the content of phytoestrogens in soybeans.

According to experts phytoestrogens from the University of St Andrews Dr Margaret Ritchie, the estrogen-like chemicals is 20,000 times weaker than natural estrogen.

"At this weak estrogen attached to the breast tissue, this component weakens the effects of estrogen from women themselves." In this way, continued Ritchie, phytoestrogens protect against hormone changes associated with cancer.

In addition, this molecule was also helpful during the menopause. This natural estrogen increase the supply persendiaan hormone estrogen is decreased.

Prevent colon cancer

Arcis beans and other types of peas are rich in fiber, which is very important to maintain healthy digestion, prevent constipation and protect against attacks colon cancer.

Study conducted Medical Research Council and Cancer Research in England involving half a million participants found that those who ate 35 grams of fiber a day risk 40 percent less colon cancer.

However, the cancer protective effect of nuts offered arcis and other legumes are much higher. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that those who ate peas more than two times a week at risk 47 percent lower colon cancer.

This, according to the researchers, is caused by cancer repellent molecules contained in nuts. Such as beans, contain lectins molecules. Researchers from Imperial College London have found that these components can prevent colon cancer and even fight.

Muscle form

Carbohydrate-rich beans and protein. So eat lots of beans and peas arcis will help build muscle. White beans or red beans contain 21.4 grams of protein per 100 grams, whereas soybeans contain 31.4 grams.

"Although rich in protein, beans do not contain all the amino acids the body needs," explained Laura Wyness from the British Nutrition Foundation. So, to get all kinds of amino acids, try to combine beans with cereal, rice or pasta. (IK/OL-08)

The facts behind Egg Consumption

2010-02-22T08:40:00.002+07:00

EGG does contain a fairly high cholesterol, 213 milligrams per egg. Therefore, the food sources of this protein had previously been declared as the main cause of heart disease. In fact, cholesterol from food is not the main cause of clogged arteries, but saturated fats and trans fats.
The risk of heart disease from a healthy breakfast is more likely caused by the mixture, especially butter, which has a saturated fat content is higher than the egg itself. Therefore, you can suppress the amount of saturated fat by eating boiled eggs.
The experts stated that the egg contains nutrients are generally healthy and safe if limited to one item per day. Also, try to reduce cholesterol from other food, like meat. You should consume no more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day.
Here are some interesting facts about eggs:

Prevent visual impairment. Egg yolk contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that help prevent macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness. Macular degeneration is a disorder of vision in the center of vision (macula) due to damage to the retina.
Eggs contain salmonella bacteria. Therefore, it is better to avoid products containing raw eggs, including milkshakes and cake mix. To ensure the egg is free from bacteria, cook in 160 degree temperatures before consumption.
Cholesterol is found only in egg yolk, egg white instead of.
Eggs are a good source for protein, iron, and zinc. However, eggs contain less fiber.
An egg provides 12 per cent (6 grams) of your daily protein recommendations.
Green stain that has been boiled eggs are not dangerous and not a sign of poisoning bacteria.
The more fresh eggs, the more difficult to peel.
An egg contains about 75 calories.
Content of eggs cholinedalam support the development of brain function and memory in fetuses and adults.
Eggs contain vitamins A, B12, D and E, but does not contain vitamin C.

The National Academy of Sciences recommends that pregnant women should consume 450 grams of choline per day. This amount is equivalent to two eggs. One egg, including egg yolks, contains about 250 milligrams of choline. (IK/OL-08)

Surprising Facts About Human Body

2010-01-04T09:53:00.000+07:00

Jakarta, probably many people who do not know many secrets contained in the body. These facts probably never thought about before, but one would be surprised if known.

Human body from head, neck, trunk body, 2 arms and 2 legs are the overall physical structure of the human organism. The size of the human body is usually influenced by genes, and as an adult's body consists of 100 billion cells that are designed to support the functions of each organ such as cardiovascular, digestion, immunity, respiration, excretion, urination, musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrine and reproductive.

Because it is hidden facts unknown to many people about the body of a man, as quoted from HowStuffWorks, Wednesday (30/12/2009):

1. Humans release about 600,000 particles (cells) of skin every hour. Within a year there are about 1.5 pounds (0.75 kg) so that the average person will lose around 105 pounds (47.25 kg) of skin cells at the age of 70 years.

2. Number of bones. Adults have fewer bones than babies. As someone just getting started in life, there are 305 bones. But as the growth, then the adult man has only just 206 bones.

3. Sidik (lines) on the tongue. If you want to hide the identity, it should not be stuck out his tongue. Because similar fingerprints, every person has a unique tongue print is different.

4. New belly skin layer. Without realizing every human being has a new layer of skin, abdomen every 3-4 days. This is because the strong acid in the stomach is not only useful for digesting food, but also to erode the stomach lining.

5. The speed of a sneeze. Air is removed from the people who sneeze could have speeds up to 100 miles per hour (160.9 km / h) or more. Because it does not hurt to hold my nose when sneezing or someone near you who sneezed.

6. The length of blood vessels. Blood has a long line of work, because there are about 60,000 miles (96,540 km) of blood vessels in the human body. And the heart work harder to pump around 2,000 gallons of blood every day to all blood vessels.

7. The amount of saliva. Probably never imagined to swim in his own saliva. But this may be, because the lifetime of saliva a person produces an average of 25,000 liters.

8. Strength snore. Someone would be disrupted if the bed next to someone who snores. This is understandable, because snoring can reach 60 decibels is equivalent to the normal sounds of people talking. Some even reach 80 decibels is equivalent to the sound drilling machine.

9. Color and amount of hair. Hair color will help determine how much the number of hairs. Blonde hair color has 146,000 follicles (glands in the hair pocket), has black hair follicles, while 110,000 have brown hair follicle 100,000. Each follicle produces hair 20.

10. Heavy head. No wonder if a baby is hard to lift his head, because the weight of the newborn is a quarter of the total weight. While as adults, the weight of his head is only one-eighth of one's body weight.

Carbon dioxide gas can decrease the fat Network

2010-01-04T09:50:00.000+07:00

Siena, injection of carbon dioxide (carboxytherapy) into the body can make fat cells shrink and can weight down. Fat tissue in the thighs and abdomen may shrink 2-3 cm after this therapy.

In a recent study, scientists from the University of Siena, Italy tried to inject carbon dioxide gas to the 48 women who have excess fat, especially on the thighs and abdomen. After the injection, the average turned out to participants experienced shrinkage in the thighs as much as 2 cm and in the stomach by 3 cm.

Technique to inject carbon dioxide gas or known by this carboxytherapy actually being used in some places to get rid of cellulite beauty. This technique had sparked controversy because a woman in America had died due to these therapies.

But researchers say that carbon dioxide (CO2) is the natural gas and non-toxic for cells produced by the human body itself. Only in a few minutes, treatment with carbon dioxide was reported to decrease the fatty tissue.

The mechanism is as follows, a syringe containing carbon dioxide gas inserted in the skin surface. Carbon dioxide gas will then diffuse into the blood vessels and surrounding tissue.

Blood vessels widen which will then eventually make blood flow more strongly and smoothly. The more smooth the flow of blood means more oxygen and nutrients into the body. And the more oxygen, the more carbon dioxide can kill fat cells.

Although the body can decrease the size but the therapy is not permanent and can not lower the risk of unhealthy options that arise from being overweight.

"Injection of carbon dioxide could reduce the fat under the skin but can not be overcome in the abdominal fat is a major cause of diabetes, heart disease and others," said Nick Finer of the University College London, as quoted from That's Fit, Thursday (31/12/2009 ).

6 How to Make Strong Bones

2009-12-23T14:44:00.000+07:00

New York, the threat of more bone loss experienced by women when started in old age. Women aged 35 years and over had to be selective when it comes to eat, especially foods that can build healthy bones.

Dr. Maoshing Ni, author of the book describes the Second Spring 6 easy ways to build strong bones that can be applied to anyone else before the bone density lost due to osteoporosis, such as the debut of MSN, Tuesday (22/12/2009).

1. Get calcium from whole grains

Most people choose the product derived from milk and beef for calcium needs. But Dr. Maoshing said protein and calcium content in cow's milk which causes high high acid levels in the blood. The effect is more calcium lost from the body than that obtained when drinking milk.

Protein molecules in milk was also greater than the human digestive molecules that the immune system sometimes rejected and considered a foreign body or cause allergies. That's why many people who have kelelehan, decreased ability to concentrate and have excess mucus when drinking milk.

Some people who do not have the enzymes, like lactase, which is used to digest milk sugar, while consuming milk causes stomach pain, diarrhea, abdominal carbonated up.

The safest way to get calcium than from milk is the taking of seeds, nuts, or green leaves.

2. Consumption of orange

Calcium and Vitamin D is good for bone health. Calcium is used to build and maintain bone density, while vitamin D is needed because the body can not absorb calcium without vitamin D.

Cow's milk is often heralded as the best food for strong bones. But new research suggests that the body can absorb calcium and vitamin D from milk as easy as orange juice. Orange juice is rich in vitamin C contains antioxidants that help the absorption of calcium into the body.

But be reminded that orange juice contains acetic acid which can erode tooth enamel, you should not brush teeth immediately, wait for an hour after drinking orange juice.

3. Sunbathing at the right time

Sunbathing before 9 o'clock in the morning or after 4 pm so the body needs to produce vitamin D. But it is also important to avoid exposure to sunlight is too much as it can cause premature aging and even the threat of skin cancer, so it is important to pay attention when sunbathing.

4. Reduce soda

Drinking carbonated beverages satisfy thirst is especially when the sun was blazing. Sometimes people choose diet sodas to avoid high calories in the hope not to gain weight.

But you know, the problem of soft drinks including diet is not merely a problem of calories you safe? Carbonated beverages can deplete calcium in the bones because they contain phosphoric acid.

If you really feel thirsty better carbonated drink mineral water with a slice of orange added a more secure for the bones.

5. Supplements correctly

When you've entered the age of 35 years began taking the right calcium supplements. Make sure you are taking supplements that easily absorbed by the size of 600 mg magnesium and 1200 mg of calcium. Please note also the amount of boron, copper, zinc, and Vitamin B3. Liquid calcium citrate-containing base is the right choice because it can be added to the juice drinks.

6. Sorting of minerals which can make bones stronger

Besides calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D, minerals are also important for bone formation. Unfortunately, the content of minerals such as boron, manganese, copper, zinc and vitamin K is often overlooked. And this mineral acts as a cofactor (essential element) in the process of bone development.

Boron reduces calcium loss in urine. Boron is found in fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables which proved essential for protein building blocks of bone.

Daily intake of good minerals is 10 mg boron, manganese 5 mg, 5 mg copper, 25 mg zinc and 150 mg of vitamin K. Make sure your daily multivitamin containing these minerals.

Dying Young Because Heart

2009-12-23T14:39:00.000+07:00

Jakarta, cases of death from a heart attack at a young age becoming more frequent. Whereas previously more heart disease attacking elderly people. Why is now a lot of phenomena to die young because of heart?

As recently experienced young Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy, who died at the age of 32 years on December 20, 2009. Maze still cause a heart attack suffered Brittany, there is a suspected overdose, anorexia or pure of heart attacks.

Heart attacks occur due to hardening of the arteries due to the crust stuck. Crust is more and more stacked channels which can clog coronary arteries that cause people to become quickly tired and shortness of breath.

"This new phenomenon caused by the younger generation now that has changed his diet, if you had more people eating high-fiber foods, but young people now prefer to eat fast food. Actually, this phenomenon not only in Indonesia but also other countries such as Japan and China, "said Dr. H. Aulia Sani, SpJP (K) FJCC FIHA when contacted detikHealth, Wednesday (23/12/2009).

Further, Dr. Aulia explain such foods that have cholesterol, fat and salt is very high, so that can make young people already affected by hypertension or cholesterol diseases. Plus the lack of activity or sport of young people this, because more sitting in front of the computer, working on the elevator or just watching television.

Also present generation prefers soft drink consumption compared to drinking water or tea, and sugar content in soft drinks can trigger the high incidence of diabetes is a risk factor of heart disease.

"The risk factors of heart disease there were four of hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes and smoking. The four things that can trigger heart disease," said a doctor who practiced at the Hospital Heart Center Harapan Kita, Jakarta.

Have a parent or family with a history of heart disease can indeed contribute, but this genetic factor could have been prevented if these generations have a healthy lifestyle and right.

"But if the younger generation often snacking, sports lazy, sleeping late, so a break and smoke less, then the phenomenon of a heart attack at a young age can happen even faster. Moreover, coupled with school children who are smoking, so the earlier the more risks they smoked big, "said 64-year-old doctor.

Dr Aulia added to avoid the increasingly widespread phenomenon of a heart attack at a young age, the most important thing to do is change the pattern of life (life style modification) with the diligent exercise, consumption of healthy foods rather than fast food, multiply drinking water and not smoking.

Tomato Seed Can Replace Aspirin

2009-12-23T14:34:00.000+07:00

London, tomato seeds is an alternative drug that is more healthy than chemical drugs. With the natural ingredients contained in tomato seeds, no longer taking the pain barrier like aspirin.

Based on the results of clinical trials, the natural gel found in tomato seeds can maintain healthy blood circulation by preventing blood clots. With blood circulation remain healthy, your metabolism will go more smoothly and if this can be maintained with a person live longer.

Gel is found and extracted from the seeds of tomatoes by researchers from the UK has been patented and named Fruitflow. Gel is colorless, tasteless and can not be added to foods without changing the characteristics of the food.

Aspirin or Acetylsalicylic acid (asetosal) is a drug that is often used as an analgesic (pain medication or pain), antipyretic (fever obatp) and anti-inflammatory (inflammatory drugs). Aspirin also has an anticoagulant effect (anti-clotting) and is used in low doses to prevent heart attacks.

But the effect is so slow to freeze the blood that causes excessive bleeding can occur. Thus, those who will undergo surgery or have bleeding problems taking aspirin diperbolahkan not.

Today, millions of people particularly the elderly throughout the world consume small doses of aspirin every day to improve blood flow in the body. Although in small doses, but aspirin is consumed continuously can produce side effects such as bleeding in the stomach or cause ulcers.

Professor Asim Dutta-Roy from the Rowett Institute, Aberdeen found the efficacy of this tomato seeds while carrying out a study on the effect of the Mediterranean diet is known to many vegetables, especially tomatoes.

He said that the seeds of tomatoes is part of the tomatoes should not be discarded when consumed because it contains a gel substance which is very useful to the body and will not produce any side effects although consumed in large quantities.

"Within 3 hours after consuming the tomato seeds, the blood flow in the body will look very well run. This effect will last for 18 hours, therefore it should be consumed regularly. If you want to make tomato juice, you should not separate the seeds," said Professor Asim as quoted from the Telegraph, Wednesday (23/12/2009).

Weight Loss by eating regularly

2009-12-17T12:35:00.001+07:00

Nurul Ulfah - detikHealth

Washington, keys to lose weight and have a better metabolism simply by eating it regularly. Researchers say, by eating regularly and empty the stomach for 8 to 12 hours, weight loss genes could come down and be better digestion.

More than 72 million American adults classified as obese and the number is expected to increase to 103 million in 2018. Obesity triggers many other diseases such as diabetes to stroke.

To reduce weight and the risk of obesity, the most effective mechanism according to the researchers is to eat regularly scheduled breakfast, lunch and dinner. Expert diet has long been recommended to eat regularly in patients.

Satchidananda Panda, a professor from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have proved through experiments conducted on mice. Rats that ate regular food was better than the metabolism of mice who ate lightly. Mice that had a regular diet and then emptied his stomach for 16 hours to have better genes and consistent in burning calories.

The results of this study show that one should empty the stomach for 8 to 12 hours per day if you want a good metabolism and digestion. Panda also believe in feeding only between 8 am and 8 pm, a weight can be decreased.

In addition to regular eating, researchers also believe that a person should not control your sugar intake closely because it actually triggers a higher addiction to food.

"Long pause on the sugar intake could trigger a spending molecule corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), which triggers feelings of anxiety, depression and addiction to food," said Pietro Cottone, pharmacologist from the Boston University School of Medicine, as reported by Forbes, Wednesday (16 / 12/2009).

The only way to not addicted is to avoid foods that since the beginning. "Humans have a biological desire to eat food, and it is our challenge to be able to control it," said Dr. Michael L Power, author of 'The Evolution of Obesity'. (Fah / ir)

Disease by 10 Most Expensive Medical Costs

2009-12-17T12:30:00.001+07:00

Washington, Each year, nearly all medical costs of disease are increasing. But among all types of diseases that cost was very expensive. 10 Avoid this sickness if you do not want to fall in poverty.

As quoted in Forbes, Wednesday (16/12/2009), there are 10 diseases with the highest costs in the United States.

1. Mental illness
Increased costs per year 6 per cent. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 142.2 billion.

Including mental illness is Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Schizoprenia, depression and others. Recent drug development and the long healing process makes this disease a disease with the highest medical costs among all the existing diseases.

2. Heart disease
Increased cost-per-year 5 per cent. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 123.1 billion.

Heart disease remains the number 1 killer disease in the world. This is because more and more people who smoke and increasing unhealthy lifestyle such as high cholesterol foods and lack of exercise.

3. Trauma
Increased costs per year 6 per cent. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 100.2 billion.

Medical expenses of people affected by the trauma continues to increase because each case different ways of treatment. Also tools to diagnose this disease such as Computed tomography scans are expensive enough.

4. Cancer
Increased cost-per-year 7 per cent. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 99.4 billion.

Cancer treatment costs are most expensive colon cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer. A key part of avoiding this disease is by avoiding smoking and maintaining a healthy food intake.

5. Phthisis
Increased costs per year 6 per cent. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 64.6 billion.
Which include lung diseases including asthma, emphysema (swelling or inflammation of the lungs) and Chronic diseases obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) others.

6. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Increased cost of 9 percent per year. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 50.2 billion.

This disease requires significant costs because many doctors who prescribe the amount of unsparing in his patients. Drug quality also determines the price. If hypertension is made generic drugs may cost this disease can be suppressed.

7. Osteoarthritis (arthritis / rheumatism)
Increased cost-per-year 8 per cent. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 48 billion.

Obesity and an enlarged waist size is a factor that increases the risk of this disease. Expensive drugs such as Vioxx and Celebrex that emerged in early 2000 to add expensive arthritis cure this. In 2004, Vioxx, withdrawn from the market because the risk of triggering a heart attack.

8. Back pain
Increased cost of 9 percent per year. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 40.1 billion.

Expenditures for these diseases was spent for operations. There are also drugs that are expensive narcotic (drug) to overcome this disease. But a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, said that all the expensive treatments that did not make a person better.

9. Kidney disease
Increased cost-per-year 13 per cent. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 35.9 billion.

The discovery of dialysis techniques for patients with kidney disease makes it an expensive disease management. Dialysis technique is the first technology that is very expensive to handle kidney disease.

10. Diabetes
Increased cost-per-year 8 per cent. The total cost of handling this disease in the United States has reached U.S. $ 35.8 trillion.

Nearly 24 million Americans affected by diabetes and obesity triggers are highest. Diabetes could trigger other diseases such as heart disease and cancer. However, because the diseases were different back treatments, the diabetes itself does not take a higher cost of heart disease or cancer.
(Fah / ir)

Broccoli can prevent ulcer

2009-12-16T11:44:00.000+07:00

Eat broccoli every day can reduce the risk of ulcer disease, gastric infection, even cancer!

Various studies on broccoli revealed that the antioxidant content of broccoli is very large, so as to reduce the risk of cancer.

But the latest research and more specifically the ability to provide a picture of broccoli in a variety of pressing risks such as ulcer indigestion, gastric infections, and possibly stomach cancer.

In a study in Japan, the experts found the fact that eating 70 grams of fresh broccoli every day for two months to protect the human body from bacteria-related stomach ulcer disease, gastric infections, and even stomach cancer.

Ingredients sulforaphane in broccoli that may trigger enzymes in the stomach, thus providing protection against radical compounds that can damage DNA and cause inflammation.

Sulforaphane in broccoli are also known to increase the production of phase II enzymes in the liver. These enzymes act took carcinogen substances produced from compounds prokarsinogen and out of cells. Keep in mind, the content of sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts fresh higher than the already boiled broccoli overcooked.

Tip: Choose broccoli, dark green. In addition to direct eaten as raw vegetables, broccoli can also be mixed with other vegetables and fruits for a salad. Or another option, you can consume in the form of broccoli juice.

Breast, 20 times More Great

2009-12-16T11:05:00.001+07:00

Breastfeeding exclusively and optimally will make the baby grow up healthy, strong, and intelligent. How not? 200 Breast milk contains nutrients and provides immunity for the baby 20 times.

According to Drs. Utami Rusli, Sp.A. MBA IBCLC, child specialist at the Hospital of St..Carolus Jakarta, in the milk contained more than 200 elements of matter which is very beneficial for infant growth. That substances such as egg whites, fat, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, growth hormones, various enzymes, immune substances, and others.

Too bad there are still many people who do not understand very well that breast milk has an unparalleled value compared with formula or other food supplements. This fact must be socialized in a more vigorous and ongoing.

Excess milk is located primarily in the specialties. Horse milk is suitable for a baby horse, a giraffe milk for the baby giraffe. Human babies also will be much better if given the most suitable milk, ie milk, not dairy animals.

Therefore, we know breast milk is often called exclusively breastfed (exclusive breast feeding).Special addition because it comes from the same species, namely humans, can adjust the content of breast milk your baby needs with the development of his age.

Breast milk out at birth until the day of the 4th or the 7th is called colostrum. Breast milk out on the day of the 7th until the 10th or the 14th after birth is called transition milk. Milk that came out after the 14th day of birth is mature breast milk. Nutritional composition of the three types of milk are each different.

"In fact there are differences in the composition of milk from minute to minute," said Chairman of Penitentiary Hospital Exclusive Breastfeeding St. Carolus Jakarta this. For example, the fat content in milk during 3-5 days-old infant was 1.85 g / dl. At 15-18 days of age infants, the fat content became 3.06 g / dl.

30 Minutes After Birth
On the first day after birth, breast milk nutrient content is very high. Dr. Utami also always recommend that AT LEAST 30 minutes or half an hour after birth, the baby must be nursed her mother. At that time the mother's milk to produce colostrum, milk jolong, or early milk and watery yellowish color.

Colostrum is rich in nutrients and antibodies that serve to protect the baby from infection.Colostrum will appear again 30 hours later. That means if the baby does not immediately get the first colostrum, he lost his high nutritive substances from the mother.

Although the baby still had a chance to get it, then colostrum production is only 30 milliliters per day. That means, the colostrum produced only one milliliter in one hour.

Of course this is very less. In fact, colostrum contains proteins, minerals, and vitamins A, E, and B12. Colostrum contains even less fat and sugar than the milk produced in the following days.

Functionally, colostrum play clean water and mucus bile (meconium) in the baby's digestive tract. This is very important because at the time after birth, babies are very susceptible to infection and a very new environment for him. Colostrum also will eliminate hunger in newborns without being accompanied by intake of sugar or milk formula.

According to Drs. Utami, breast milk out on the first five minutes is called foremilk. Different composition of milk is out then or hindmilk. Foremilk is more dilute, high protein and low carbohydrates.

While hindmilk high carbohydrates, low protein, and fat content 4-5 times more than the foremilk. This is a glut hindmilk baby.

Immune Substances Heritage
In addition to filling, colostrum contains immunoglobulins or immune substances. Kinds of proteins in charge of fighting infection in the body is not owned by the dairy animals. Content of these substances in the colostrum hingga17 about 10 times more than in mature breast milk.That caused breastfed babies have optimal immune 15 to 20 times better.

Actually, the baby's body had begun to make their own antibodies immediately after birth.However, the new antibodies that will reach the peak of its strength at the age of nine infants to 12 months.

Therefore, ASI is an antibody of the strongest support for the early growth of the baby. Moreover because breast milk contain millions of white blood cells are useful for killing germs in the intestines evil baby.

Content of these immune substances truly amazing. Immune mothers against various diseases will be passed to the baby through breast milk. If a mother has no immunity to the five agents of disease, the baby will also get the same inheritance.

The effectiveness of the use of breast milk will feel it when the baby was nursing her own mother. When the two mothers gave birth and her baby got mixed up, milk given by the two will not match even though no side effects in infants.

First Six Months
Given that breast milk is the most suitable food for babies, WHO recommends that for ages 0 to six months of breast-fed babies as the main menu and the only one. This suggestion is reasonable because in addition to having setipe and immune substances, content of milk can also educate the baby.

In Taurine in breast milk are very important in the formation of brain cells, nerve cells, and retina.Taurine is an amino acid that is used to help absorb fats and vitamins are fat soluble. Taurine also helps regulate heartbeat, stabilize the cell membrane, and maintain continuity of brain cells.

In addition, Taurine also contains long-chain fat. This fat-forming precursor arachidonic acid (ARA) or linoleic acid (omega-6) and Docosa Hexaenoic Acid (DHA) or alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). Both materials are known to very useful in the development of the nervous system of the brain and the sense of sight. Dr. Utami asserts that DHA and ARA is not found in cow's milk or other animal's milk.

While in formula (cow's milk made with the addition of other materials) has said DHA and ARA, intestinal absorption baby will not be optimal, only about 20 percent. In fact, DHA and ARA are found in breast milk can be absorbed by the baby's gut as much as 100 percent with the help of the enzyme lipase.

Optimal absorption of DHA and ARA that make baby's brain development of the maximum.Intelligence will continue to increase, especially when up to 12 months of age she was still breast-fed, in addition to other extra food bemanfaat.

Healthy Soul Raga
Benefits of breast milk is not only related to physical health. Effects on mental health also. Dr.Utami states that exclusive breastfeeding is part of the education of children. ASI not only educate the child in terms of the brain, but also the heart and spirituality.
Although it still needs further research to conclude that, while this description may help to explain the concept. While in the womb, babies are in heaven as a very soothing and reassuring.

Amniotic fluid are due to alternating cycles have always been like a gentle caress, the womb where the baby is sleeping protect them from danger, like a mother's heartbeat that melodious singing lulled him, and mother's breath as a rocking swing. The atmosphere is really comfortable and both the baby dead.

When born, the baby really was surprised with the other world at all with what he felt before.Many strange things must be faced. The only thing that can be trusted is the mother. Therefore, feeding is a very appropriate therapy to restore an atmosphere that is felt during a baby in the womb.

Hugs and gentle caress of the mother during breast-feeding makes babies feel safe and secure.The serenity that come to support the growth of the baby better.

"Especially if the mother read the words of wisdom like the Bible. Babies will growing expectations of the mother, to be good and pious, "said Dr. Utami. @ Abd

Source: www.gayahidupsehatonline.com

Myths about vitamins

2009-12-16T10:56:00.004+07:00

TUESDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2009 | 15:07 pm

Myths about vitamin is needed to know that not one step. Consider the following explanation.

1. Children thin from lack of vitamins

People often think, a fat child must be healthy and agile. Though not necessarily, you know. Fat child is not necessarily enough vitamins. Because the relatively large body needs more food."Could be, the child who is less blood fat aka anemia."

Usually at the time of birth, the child will get food reserves (both iron and vitamins) is enough of his mother. However, as the rapid growth, it was relatively deficient in vitamin blood formation.For that to get extra folic acid, iron, and vitamin C.

Conversely, a thin child is not necessarily lack of vitamins. The idea that a fat child is healthy and unhealthy skinny kid is not valid anymore. "Standards now is to grow and develop. To find out if our child is ideal, can use heavy gauge chart, height and age are compared to each other," said Ghazali.
In addition, genetic factors can influence the child grew thin, fat, short, tall, and others.

2. Loss of appetite, just given drinking vitamins

Often, right, we see parents who carelessly imposing the vitamin in a difficult child to eat."Imposing the vitamin could be considered the child's appetite to return. Actually, loss of appetite caused by the child many things, such as sore throat, thrush, teeth grow, teeth fall out, the child flu, or exposed to TB," said Ghazali.
Excessive vitamin can actually make a child loss of appetite, especially if the child loses Vitamin C aka ascorbic acid. If you eat an excess of acid will cause stomach pains. Moreover, if the child is not eating regularly, could have been injured in the stomach. But on this little boy is rare.
Ulcer disease usually affects adults. To that should take appropriate doses of natural vitamin 50 mg. Do not fall for ads that mention that high doses of vitamin swallow (up to 1000 mg) can help maintain strong stamina and not sickly.

3. Vitamin make children more intelligent

Vitamins can make children smarter, but the process is of course not directly. Smart is because the child develops. For example fast talking, walking, playing, and others.
After all, intelligence is determined by several factors, including environmental stimulation and nutritious food. In a nutritious food, one of the elements are vitamins. "Therefore, indirectly, vitamins can affect intelligence. But it should be remembered, vitamin needed only a little child."

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During the active brain, Love Will Never Die

2009-12-15T14:50:00.000+07:00

Nurul Ulfah - detikHealth

Bernstein, Bernstein Couples regularly eat together, walk hand in hand, and always start and closed the day with the words 'I Love You'. What makes the couple still romantic? Apparently it all started from the brain.

Couple from Sydney who had been married 18 years was still as excited the first time to meet.Researchers try to find out what makes the couple remained in touch with the intensive study of 16 couples with an average age of 20 years of marriage.

By using MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), researchers from Stony Brook University found between the brain kesamaaan married couples for many years with a new partner in love. It turned out that the brain is still as active, meaning of love is in the brain does not die.

"Many assume that love will be reduced and out with increasing time, but the participants who followed this survey disagree. Love never dies for them," says psychologist and study leader Arthur Aron, as reported by Thirdage, Monday (14/12/2009 ).

What distinguishes the love of timeless and enduring love?

According to Aron, the key is in the way of thinking in the brain. Harmonious couples always wanted to look good thoughts and best in front of his partner.

In the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Washington in the United States reported that the factors that continue to make love in a relationship consistently turns out a mindset in the brain.

"After the brain scan of a harmonious partner, was not found with anxiety or excessive fear of losing their partner. They just have a crazy attitude which is lower than other couples that are less harmonious," explained Professor Bianca Acevedo from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Researchers even found that the attitude of appreciation and a very active motivasilah develop in the brains of the couple harmony.

"The brain is as active when a person uses cocaine, but different parts of the brain associated with sexual stimulation," explains Aron.

Keith Davis, a professor of psychology at the University of South Carolina said that the intensity of emotion is the biggest investment in a relationship. So if you want to establish long-lasting love, do not ever rely on physical factors or sex drive alone.

"Couples who remain harmonious always celebrate successes together, doing new things together, communicate all things calm and motivate each other. That's the key. During this program the brain, love will never die," said Davis.

(Fah / ir)

Dangers of consuming Raw Eggs

2009-12-15T13:58:00.004+07:00

Vera Farah Bararah - detikHealth

Jakarta, Mixing raw eggs in drinks such as herbal medicine, energy drinks or food has become a habit some people. Raw egg to mix drinks and was trusted enough food hygiene and safe to eat. Is there a danger of consumption of raw eggs?

Although there are several diseases caused by raw food but found many people who cook food is not cooked, as was the case with the egg.

Most of the controversy regarding the consumption of raw eggs is still happening. There are some experts who say the risk of a person affected by the disease if you eat raw eggs is very small. But there is also a thought otherwise because of the raw egg is bacteria known as Salmonella enteritidis. These bacteria can cause food poisoning.

Global statistics show there are only about 1 in 30,000 eggs that contain thousands of these bacteria. But no one knows where the eggs are free of these harmful bacteria. So to avoid it is better to consume only boiled egg just yan.
As quoted from Healthmad, Friday (11/12/2009), Salmonella enteritidis bacterium usually found in egg yolks, but most of the egg whites are not immune to this bacteria.

The only way to avoid this is to cook until done. As a result of disease-causing bacteria in food would die, but did not damage the protein contained in eggs.

People who have weakened immune systems are at high risk of contamination as in the children, parents, pregnant women, sick people and people who are tired of his condition or tired.

In addition to the Salmonella bacteria in raw eggs is also a chemical avidin. This substance is capable of binding biotin so that food can not be digested, the result makes biotin and hemoglobin levels in the urine decreased. Biotin is a coenzyme participating in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, but that this substance is soluble in water.

So remember, eating raw eggs there is a danger of poisoning by substances baketri and avidin in raw eggs can bind biotin with symptoms of drowsiness, weight loss, insomnia, skin disorders and pain in the muscles. This is caused by disruption of the metabolism of substances in the body Makronutrien.

Vaginal Cream Failed Reduce HIV Risk

2009-12-15T13:51:00.000+07:00

Irna Gustia - detikHealth

London, vaginal microbicides are made in the form of creams or gels failed to reduce the risk of HIV infection on women. PRO-Cream 2000 originally expected to reduce the risk of HIV in Africa.

Use of the cream has been tested in large scale of 9385 women in four African countries. This cream is used African women before having sexual relations with her husband.

From the results penggunannya, the risk of HIV infection of women who use the creams do not have significant differences with women given a placebo cream (without chemicals).

Originally expected microbicide cream can effectively limit the spread of HIV because the condom does not help reduce HIV infection.

With the failure of the benefits of this vaginal cream, it would require a new way to reduce the spread of HIV, especially in sub-Saharan Africa is nearly 60 percent of this infection are women.

Women in this region are often forced to have sex that is not secure, so more biologically susceptible to HIV infection than men.

Earlier, in trials conducted with small scale, find the PRO 2000 can reduce the risk of HIV to 30 percent. But in a large-scale trials in Africa do not even match the results expected.

A recent study conducted Microbicides Development Program found no benefit from the cooperation 16 African and European researchers or in other words, vaginal creams failed to find positive effects. Large-scale testing that was done was considered sufficient to conclude that the experiment had failed.

Head researcher Dr Sheena McCormack from the Medical Research Council which funded part of this research, admitted saddened by this outcome.

"But we know this is an important result and shows clearly the large-scale experiments conducted to prove definitively whether a product works," he said quoted by the BBC, Tuesday (15/12/2009).

Meanwhile, Professor Jonathan Weber of Imperial College London, who also took part of this research, said it was unfortunate this is not an effective microbicide to prevent HIV infection. But he said, is important for scientists to continue to seek new ways to prevent HIV.

"Now we know that microbicides are not the answer, we can concentrate on other, more care possible," he said. (Ir / ir)

7 Small Steps to Big Benefits of the Healthy

2009-12-10T08:16:00.000+07:00

Louisiana, USA, body slim, vibrant energy and even live longer, it all started with a small change can you do starting today as well.

"Someone will be successful when he decided to start everything from a small step," said Catherine Champagne, Ph.D., a professor at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System, as quoted detikHealth from MSN, Monday (6/7/2009 ).

The same with health. No one can achieve perfect health without a healthy lifestyle, and starting from the simplest things.

From now on, change the day you become more healthy with 10 small steps below and see what you feel and get after it.

1. Smile

Small changes: reduce 10% weight loss.

"We found that those who lose weight only 1% each week, can be lowered to 10% in two or three months without feeling that they make a heavy sacrifice," said Maciej Buchowski, Ph.D., Director of the Energy Balance Core Laboratory at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Big advantage: lower blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, prevent heart attacks, stroke, and diabetes.

A study at the University of California, San Francisco noted, obese women with abnormal eating patterns can reduce the weight of less than 10%, leakage rate decreases 47% after six months.

2. Bring pets traveling

Small changes: increased sports activities 10%. Even if you do not linger around, your body continues to burn at least 1000 calories. Not have a pet? Try up and down stairs for 15 minutes.

The advantage of size: burning more than 100 calories each day can reduce 10 pounds in a year and had become more heart healthy.

Women's Health Initiative said that, moving to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Walking for 75 minutes (10 minutes each day) until 2 or 3 hours a week can reduce the 18% risk.

3. Rent Comedy Movie

Small Change: Laugh at least 10 minutes can burn calories and make healthy heart. Watch your favorite comedy and invite your friends to watch together can reduce 10-20% of calories than watching a drama or action movie.

Big advantage: Laughter is like working out on the couch. Laughter makes your stomach muscles tighten, the heart beats faster, breathing and trigger faster so that more oxygen into the body.

"These things can burn energy," said Buchowski, a researcher who predicted that laughter can burn calories every 10-40 minutes 10-15 a day. This means, in a year you can be more slender with reduced weight 4 pounds, just by watching TV!

4. Take fruit or vegetables for snacks

Small changes: increase the 10% consumption of vegetables and fruits. Replace your snacks with a carrot or apple to ensure adequate intake of vitamins that the body needs.

Great advantage: adding menu fruit and vegetables as a snack can reduce the risk of stroke by 11% and heart attack up to 7%.

5. Reduce salt intake

Small changes: lowering blood pressure 10%. A study says, someone who avoids salt generally prefer to eat vegetables and fruits. Coupled with regular exercise, you will get a natural slender body.

Big advantage: to prevent an increase in blood pressure, you protect yourself and prevent kidney disease.

6. Consumption of healthy fats

Small changes: get 10% of calories from foods that contain omega 6, such as nuts, olive oil and salad dressing. American Heart Association recommends 5-10% of calories from omega-6 each day.

Big advantage: AHA Science Advisory reported that consumption of omega-6 can reduce LDL cholesterol and prevent heart disease by 24%.

7. Close your eyes for a moment

Small changes: relaxing the mind, at least 10 minutes. Find a quiet day around noon, rest for a moment, especially if not enough sleep last night.

Big advantage: Sleeping on a good day for the heart. Greek researchers who studied deaths from heart disease to say that 37% of people who do regular naps, live longer than those who did not sleep or rest day.

However, to prevent loss of consciousness, get enough rest for 10 minutes. A study in Australia mentioned that those who take a nap for 20-30 minutes slower re-run activities.

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Avoid Coffee When Drunk

2009-12-10T08:09:00.001+07:00

Philadelphia, Enjoy the atmosphere of stress release dugem sometimes make people drink to get drunk. One thing is for sure should avoid coffee because the combination of coffee and alcohol will make people drunk become very difficult to realize.

Scientists in the United States tells us that coffee can not make someone become calm. Research conducted by a team from Temple University in Philadelphia show that caffeinated drinks make a person more alert or awake.

"The myth developed that can soothe the coffee is not true, because the consumption of caffeine and alcohol will give a bad effect and can cause havoc," said study leader Thomas Gould, as quoted from Dailymail, Thursday (10/12/2009).

People who feel tired and drunk after consuming alcohol tend to be more able to admit that he was drunk. While the combination of caffeine and alcohol can lead to serious risks for the person.

Based on available research failed to restore the caffeine negative effects of alcohol. It's someone who consume caffeine can make people become more calm, but if taken when drunk is not peace but gained a dangerous risk.

Memag Some believe that coffee can calm people who are drunk, but this myth should be eliminated.

"All the research evidence it leads to serious risks that can be generated from the combination of caffeine and alcohol," said Dr. Gould. The results of this study have been published in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience.

Beverage can avoid the pain in the head during or after drinking is the white water mixed with honey. The combination of this drink can make a person become calmer.

If you really want to enjoy the atmosphere or the release of stress, better self-control so as not to get drunk. Because many of which can be caused losses of drinking, such as disruption of the balance of the body, the immune system and reduce high-risk accidents.

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Diseases That Can Cause Impotence

2009-12-10T08:05:00.000+07:00

Vera Farah Bararah - detikHealth

Jakarta, sexual disorders such as impotence or erectile dysfunction is one of the most feared disease by men. This is because these disorders can reduce quality of life. Impotence can also be triggered because a man suffering from the disease. What are the illness?

Impotence can reduce the quality of someone's life because he was not able to achieve or maintain erection during intercourse with a partner. Consequently partner will not get full satisfaction in intercourse and may reduce confidence and self-esteem of these men.

Impotence can be caused by two things namely the physical and psychological factors. In Indonesia, a cause of most male impotency is affected by physical factors, such as age, a few specific diseases, alcohol consumption, smoking, had hip surgery and weight up or down drastically.

"The penis is a blood vessel rather than muscle, so if the blood flow to the penis is disrupted by certain diseases one is likely to experience erection problems or impotence," said Prof. Dr. Dr. Wimpie Pangkahila, Sp.And, in the event Maximizing FAACS You: 10 years of MagniVicent Satisfaction, at Hotel Akmani, Jakarta, Tuesday (8/12/2009).

Some diseases that can trigger a man experiencing impotence are diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, cholesterol, peripheral blood vessels and the consequences of smoking. Because the penis is a blood vessel, it is usually a disease that can trigger associated with a disturbance in the blood vessels that person.

Reported by Prof. Wimpie acquired approximately 60 percent of patients with coronary heart disease have erectile dysfunction, men who smoke by 50 percent, people with high blood pressure by 52 percent, people with peripheral blood vessel disease by 80 percent, high cholesterol by 40 percent and male depression for men is 90 percent.

"If the cause of erectile disorder is the presence of certain diseases suffered by these men, the disease should be treated just prior to treatment for erection problems," said the Head of Andrology and Seksologi FK Udayana University, Bali.

The average incidence of this disease causes are due to lifestyle changes such as smoking. It seems almost everyone knows that smoking can cause impotence. This is due to release a substance nicotine cigarettes and other substances that could become an obstacle to blood vessels. If the blood vessels in the body are blocked, surely even flow to the penis will be disrupted that can cause people experience impotence.

So also with heart disease usually caused by a clogged blood vessels, whereas excess cholesterol in the body will form piles of fat in the blood vessels which hampered him. Therefore treatment for impotence healing begins to trigger the disease.

"Once a treatment for erectile disorder or conduct operations in the form of injections in the penis, but is now done through a drug treatment taken in the hope of working all the time and did not take long," said Prof. Wimpie.

The main purpose of this impotence treatment is to improve erections in order to get more leverage so they can provide sexual satisfaction for men and also their partners. The level of violence is the optimal erection when the penis is hard and perfect tense.

The drugs most widely used for treatment of impotence was known by the name viagra, discovered in 1998. Drug discovery is regarded as a second sexual revolution occurred after the first sexual revolution in 1960. Ditahun the invention of contraceptives for women.

However, the use of these drugs should be based viagra prescription and does not include drug-free in selling. Despite the fact many stores that sell these drugs without known with certainty whether the drug is genuine or fake. Viagra can be dangerous if taken in conjunction with heart disease medications that contain nitrates, because the resulting effect can be mutually reinforcing.

So if you want to avoid this impotence disease, should avoid any kind of diseases that can trigger it. In addition, make healthy lifestyle diligently exercising, eating the right foods and keep cigarettes and alcohol.

Regulate cholesterol, Prevent Stroke

2009-12-10T07:56:00.000+07:00

Jakarta, Stroke is a major neurological disease. Stroke is the third leading cause of death (after heart disease and cancer), but it is the number one cause of disability. Stroke occurs due to disruption of blood vessels in the brain.

Research in the United States shows that there are 3 million Americans are affected by blood penbuluh disease (heart disease, stroke, and peripheral blood vessels) and 150,000 of them die each year. General recurrent stroke incidence is also found, 33% of stroke patients who survive will suffer a stroke back in 5 years.

Stroke can occur because a person has a healthy individual stroke risk factors. There stroke risk factors that can be controlled and others can not be controlled.

Stroke risk factors that can not be controlled are age, gender, race, family history, and history of previous stroke. Old age group and men more prone to stroke, as well as someone with a family history of stroke.

Stroke risk factors can be controlled are hypertension, diabetes, smoking, high blood cholesterol, high blood triglycerides, obesity and so on.

Understanding of stroke risk factors can be controlled is important. Control of these stroke risk factors will decrease a person's risk for stroke. Controlled blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg would reduce one's risk for stroke. Quitting smoking will reduce the risk of stroke.

High cholesterol is also a risk factor for stroke. Critical question that arises is' How does the relationship between high blood cholesterol and stroke? " and 'How cholesterol control efforts to prevent a stroke? "

Know cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance, which is normally formed in the body. Cholesterol is formed in the liver from fatty foods. Cholesterol plays many important roles in the functioning of body cells (such as hormone production).

Blood cholesterol can be divided into 2 main sections: LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) is known as 'bad cholesterol' and HDL cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein) is known as 'good cholesterol'. LDL carry cholesterol from the liver to the cells, and HDL cholesterol from play brought to the liver cells.

LDL cholesterol is high, it will trigger the accumulation of cholesterol in the cell, which causes the emergence of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arterial wall) and the accumulation of plaque on artery walls. This penngkatan risks associated with diseases of blood vessels (eg coronary heart disease, stroke, blood vessel disorders integral).

Levels of high blood cholesterol can be caused by various factors. The factors that cause high cholesterol is genetic, high-fat diet, being overweight, physical inactivity, and smoking. Smoking increases LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol may also high due to the consumption of alcohol or drugs (eg steroids or the contraceptive pill).

The relationship of cholesterol and stroke

Cholesterol is a stroke risk factor consistently reported from various research results. High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol ratio and high HDL associated with an increased risk of stroke. This will be strengthened if there is a risk factor of stroke (eg: hypertension, smoking, obesity).

The relationship between cholesterol and stroke is also portrayed in a variety of studies of cholesterol therapy. The success of therapy decreased blood cholesterol levels will reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease by 60%. Koleserol decrease blood levels will hamper the process of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries wall).

The development of atherosclerosis can be inhibited in most patients who undergo therapy for 2 years. Blood cholesterol levels are not controlled will increase the risk of stroke. 40-year-old patient's who have high LDL cholesterol level will have a risk of 52% for heart attack and stroke at the age above 50 years (Lang, 2005).

Levels of high blood cholesterol does not provide specific gejla. This causes the levels of high blood cholesterol also known as 'the silent killer'. Treatment when patients come have emerged vascular complications. The process of atherosclerosis still running without any complaints of patients.

Controlling cholesterol

Controlling cholesterol levels to the normal rate will be very useful to reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease. Cholesterol reduction targets are as follows:

1. Total blood cholesterol level below 200 mg / dl
2. LDL cholesterol level below 130 mg / dL (in individuals without a history of coronary heart disease), or below 100 mg / dl (if he has heart disease, smoking, hypertension, diabetes).
3. HDL cholesterol above 35 mg / dl
4. Triglyceride levels below 250 mg / dl.

Controlling blood cholesterol levels achieved with a targeted lifestyle changes and drug therapy. Lifestyle changes recommended include weight loss, eating lots of fiber, consumption of fruits and vegetables, stop smoking, exercise, and limiting consumption of excess fat.

If the target reduction in blood cholesterol has not been achieved, patients can consult a doctor to obtain obat.Terapi drug therapy recommended for lowering cholesterol are statins daah. This drug has many groups (eg, pravastatin, simvastatin, lovastatin, Atorvastatin, Cerevastatin, fluvastatin), and most have been available in Indonesia.

The success of statin therapy to reduce the risk of stroke has been demonstrated from various studies. Decrease in blood cholesterol levels according to the target (below 200 mg / dL) would reduce the risk of stroke ebesar 27%. For patients who have experienced heart disease, the decrease in blood cholesterol levels will reduce the risk of stroke by 32%.

Many of us who do not know their blood cholesterol levels. Levels of high blood cholesterol are often asymptomatic. The question is 'Did you know that your blood cholesterol level?'. Controlling cholesterol levels is an effort of effective stroke prevention. Always remember that prevention is better than cure.

dr Rizaldy Pinzón, MKes, SpS
Team Stroke Bethesda Hospital Yogyakarta

source : health.detik.com

Facts About Diet Pills

2009-12-09T15:12:00.002+07:00

Jakarta, Many people are tempted by the diet pills or supplements, weight loss supplements. No matter how secure or not, if the display and advertising convincing enough, just buy. But did you know that no one else diet pills really effective?

As quoted from Bettyconfidential, Wednesday (9/12/2009), there are 5 active ingredients that are usually present in diet pills or supplements. Although not yet received permission from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but many producers are desperate to sell. Beware and do not immediately believe the efficacy of artificial substances 5 below.

1. Hoodia
Produced from African plant traditionally used as a natural opening and closing dinner. Ordinary citizens in the Kalahari eat during the long trip and some studies have shown that hoodia could reduce the weight of the rats. However, there has been no research in humans. Hoodia is widely used in supplements but there is no rule of the dose.

2. Green tea extract
Chemical content of catechins in green tea to some extent affect the body's metabolism, especially for those who want to be thin. A mention of data, consumption of green tea 3-5 cups a day can lose weight. However, studies showing the effects of the use of pills containing green tea extract is still very little and can not be directly inferred. "You can not just call it a good pill or not, until there is a large-scale studies that prove it," said Brent Bauer, MD, director of the Mayo Clinic's Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program.

3. Bitter Orange
Ingredients extract derived from citrus aurantium contains similar alkaloids similar to ephedra, the dietary supplement banned by the FDA in 2004. Like ephedra, bitter orange (bitter orange) can cause high blood pressure and heart rate are not normal. So should be avoided for those who have heart penyait.

4. Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA)
This material is taken from trees in Southeast Asia and is widely used as an appetite suppressant. But as hoodia, the new HCA cobakan tested on mice, not humans. So there is no guarantee of this material can actually make thin or slender body.

5. Guar Gum
Made from the guar plant, usually sold in powder form and used to make cakes. Natural chemical structures contained in these materials can create a feeling of fullness and reduced appetite. According to data from the Mayo Clinic, this material has not proven to lose weight tend to be even menimbuilkan diarrhea, abdominal bloating or digestive problems if not balanced with adequate water.

Which must be planted in the mind is no single pill or supplement that can replace any exercise and regulate the position of calories in and out in order to lose weight. Instead of wasting your money on diet pills and supplements like, start with a routine hour walk every day.

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Abstinence 8 Things Done After Eating

2009-12-09T15:07:00.000+07:00

Drink after dinner, that's good. But eight of the following, you should not do after dinner

1. SMOKING
Smoking alone is harmful to the body, especially if done after the meal. Based on the research, smoking a single cigarette after a meal, equivalent to smoking ten sticks, so the possibility of cancer is much greater.

2. EATING FRUITS
Eating fruits immediately after meals should be avoided, because the air filled stomach bloated alias. Instead, consume fruit 1-2 hours after eating or an hour before meals. This will make your stomach full and not eating too much.

3. DRINKING TEA
Tea leaves have a high acid content. This causes the protein content in foods difficult to digest. In addition, drinking tea after eating can cause barriers in the body absorption to 80 percent. In fact, iron is needed for the growth of the quality of the human body.

4. Belt loosened
Loosen the belt can cause the intestine twisted and blocked.

5. Taking a Bath
Bathing is done after a meal will increase blood flow to the hands, feet and body that causes the amount of blood around the stomach will continue to decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in the stomach.

6. WALK-WAY
will cause the digestive system can not absorb nutrients from the foods you eat.

7. DIRECT SLEEP
Do not follow your sleepiness. Sleeping after eating a meal can not be digested well. As a result, experience bloating and bowel inflammation occurs.

8. DRINKING Cold WATER
Cold water will freeze greasy foods, particularly fatty, you eat. Fat that is formed in the intestines and will result in narrowing-intestinal tract, leading to obesity. Switch to drink warm water.

Nap Can Improve Diabetes Attack

2009-12-09T14:59:00.001+07:00

Elshinta - Newsroom, regular nap after lunch can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Thus one of the research findings.

The study of 16,480 people showed their naps have 26 percent chance of developing diabetes is higher than that does not take a nap.

Some factors that may cause the disease is a disorder of sleep that night and the link between napping and decreased physical activity.

But researchers are still going to assess whether factors such as genetics and being overweight play a more important role.

Disruption of Insulin

Nap can make the bed the night becomes shorter. Night of sleep disturbance is estimated potentially increase the likelihood of developing diabetes type 2.

The researchers said the wake from a nap and also activate hormones in the body mechanism that prevents insulin work effectively. This can make a person has diabetes type 2.

This disease occurs when insulin in the body are not working effectively.

"We already know that people who are overweight, that because this issue has a greater chance of developing diabetes, may experience sleep disturbance," said Dr Iain Frame, Diabetes UK's Research Director.

"The new research could explain the possible link between sleep disturbance patterns and type 2 diabetes," he said.

But he added that so far with type 2 diabetes is caused by more factors are overweight, aged over 40 years old or have families who have had diabetes.

Diabetes is a serious condition that can cause long-term complications such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and amputation. (prayer / BBC)

Burned foods May Not Healthier

2009-12-09T14:49:00.000+07:00

Not only natural beauty, Indonesia also kept culinary wealth. Abundance of raw materials and various spices in the country, creating a different traditional dishes in each region. No wonder, culinary tourism has now become a new object of tourism in Indonesia.

The rise of culinary tourism also encourages people to get creative to create new dishes. Not just rely on the diversity of ingredients or spices, raw materials only, how to process food are also growing.

Well, the longer trend is the versatile food burned. True, this method has existed since ancient times, but lately the food processing in this way the more widespread, even for foods that previously burned unusual.

Just look at how many shops or restaurants that serve grilled fish, grilled chicken, steak or grilled meats, grilled burgers, up until the rice burn.

Origin is not excessive
According Inayah Budiastuti, Hang Lekiu Nutrition Doctors Medical Center, this phenomenon because people get tired of fried foods. Moreover, "Presentation by burning more healthy than frying or deep fry long," added Inayah.

But, actually, it does not mean eating grilled foods free from the threat of disease. In fact, one might risk pain when eating a dish that was burned in excess.

According to Bardosono Saptawati, Nutritionist Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia, the combustion process food with charcoal or other often accompanied the formation of charcoal or burnt. Burnt on food is dangerous because it contains many atoms of carbon, which in large amounts can lead to cancer (carcinogenic).

Unfortunately, according to Ali Khomsan, Nutritionist from the Department of Community Nutrition of the existence of carcinogens in grilled foods have not been done in Indonesia. But, "study abroad much of the dangers of carcinogens present in food through the process of combustion, roasting, or smoking," said Ali.

Understand it, not like in Indonesia, the rich spices for cooking, people overseas who knew no more spice to variations in processing. As a result, they do a lot of food processing by roasting or smoking to get a different flavor.

But, according to Ali, good food whether or not real fuel for the body is a choice. "No need to fear as long as you eat grilled food is incidental and does not become part of lifestyle," he said.

Moreover, there is no direct evidence that the consumption of grilled foods can trigger cancer. "Cancer is a long process, not to be instant and more complex," added Ali.

Grilled food of course can still be enjoyed, but you should be careful when burning process is too much to cause the food you eat will burn.

Healthy with green beans

2009-12-09T13:43:00.000+07:00

Green bean is one of the popular food in Indonesia, green beans you can find almost all of our society as one of the frequently consumed foods. Green beans can be processed in a variety of delicious foods. But be careful in processing of green beans so you do not lose the benefits of nutrients.

Green beans in a group including beans, different kinds of nuts. In Indonesia, green beans are very familiar. Various foods such as dumplings, compote, porridge can be made from green beans. More special green beans can be used as green pea flour or regular flour called hunkwe. Hunkwe flour used in making various kinds of cakes, ice cream, traditional, glass noodles and noodles. Green beans are also very easy to sprout, mung bean sprouts usually familiar with the bean sprouts. Mung bean sprouts in the form containing the active enzymes amylase one who helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates. In addition to the savory taste and delicious, green beans and kecambahnya has many health benefits.

Green beans Nutrient

* High protein
Green beans are an alternative source of vegetable protein. Green beans contain high protein as much as 7 gr/100 gr. Protein contained a complete amino acid. Protein in mung bean sprouts have reduced the number of gr/100 only 3 grams, but some of the amino acids in the free form of rapidly absorbed the body.

* High in fiber
Green beans have a high fiber content of about 7.6 grams gr/100. Fiber is sufficient for your daily fiber by 30%. Fiber is useful to help aid digestion and prevent constipation.

* Low-carb
Carbohydrates contained in green beans is 19 gr/100 gr. Low and good enough to be consumed in the diet and muscle building programs

* Contains essential fatty acids
Essential fatty acids contained in green beans are omega-3 (0.9 mg/100 g) and omega-6 (119 mg/100 g). Omega 3 fatty acids which are useful for lowering cholesterol in the blood.

* Low-fat
Very good for people who want to avoid high fat consumption. Low fat levels in the green beans causing food or drinks made from green beans rancid is not easy, because the green beans contain almost no fat.

* Rich vitamin
Green beans contain folic acid and vitamin B1 (thiamin) high. 159 of folic acid and thiamin μg/100 g of 0.2 mg/100 gr. It is also rich in other B vitamins such as riboflavin, B6, pantothenat acid, and niacin. Vitamins contained in it helps increase energy and metabolism.

* Rich mineral
Green beans are rich in minerals, in like 100 grams contain potassium (266 mg), phosphorus (99 mg), manganese (48 mg), calcium (27 mg), magnesium (0.3 mg), iron (1.4 mg) , zinc (0.8 mg), selenium (2.5 mcg).

* Rich active enzymes
Green beans are in the germination period. Rich in active enzymes such as amylase that improve the absorption and the formation of energy. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures above 400 C, heating to avoid high temperatures.

* Rich antioxidant
Mung bean sprouts contain Phytosterol (15 mg/100 g) that functions as an antioxidant.

Benefits of Green Bean

* The growth and formation of new cells
Green beans contain complete proteins that help the formation of body cells, the cells of organs, muscle, and brain

* Improve nutrient absorption
Indirectly this role is related to the effect of improving the growth of the body. The study revealed that vitamin B1 deficiency caused gastric emptying time and intestinal two times slower to indicate the difficulty of digesting food happens that these foods may not be absorbed properly. In the green bean sprouts contain active enzymes that enhance the absorption of nutrition and metabolism.

* Improve the digestive tract and prevent constipation
Green beans, high fiber cleanse the digestive tract functioning, increase intestinal peristalsis, thereby reducing waste of time accumulated in the intestine, fiber also plays a role in lowering levels of bad cholesterol in the body.

* Sources of energy
Vitamin B complex is useful for helping the process of growth. Vitamin B deficiency may interfere with the digestion of food and then could be bad for growth. Vitamin B is part of the enzyme that plays an important role in the oxidation of carbohydrates to convert into energy. Without the presence of vitamin D the body will have difficulty in digesting carbohydrates.

* Assists the absorption of protein in the body
One theory is that vitamin B2 may help the absorption of protein in the body. The presence of vitamin B2 will increase the utilization of protein so that absorption becomes more efficient.

* Maximizing the nervous system works
The first signs of a deficiency of vitamin B1 is the decline in neural work. Disrupted neural activity cause is one of the blocked carbohydrate digestion. Research on a group of people who consume less vitamin B1 in a short time the symptoms appeared unable to concentrate and less enthusiastic.

* Assist the formation of bone cells
Green beans contains calcium and phosphorus for the regeneration of cells of bone and teeth.

* As an antioxidant
Green beans and kecambahnya contain antioxidants to prevent premature aging and various diseases degeratif. Also also contain mineral selenium functions as an antioxidant to prevent cancer.

* Increased activity physiology
Minerals contained in the green beans a role in improving the balance of enzymes in the body. Function of iron minerals produce red blood cells, prevent anemia blood. Zinc helps to form the balance of hormones & lymph system. Manganese as a supporter of the enzymes work to digest carbohydrates.

Tips

* Sajikanlah green beans boiled way, do not be mixed with coconut milk. For those of you who consume green beans boiled manner or as a porridge try these simple tips. Green beans take a long time to soft boil. Soak the green beans during the first night, then boiled peanuts to boil over low heat, then lift. Set aside some time to cool slightly. After it boiled again for the second time with a small fire. Drink boiled water along with green beans to get all the nutrients.

* To sprouts from mung beans should be washed clean and then served raw, because the active enzymes in the sprouts are susceptible to damage caused by cooking treatment.

Vitamins: Vital Nutrition for Optimal Health

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Vitamins are micro nutrients required by our bodies every day. We need vitamins and minerals that our body can function normally. To meet the needs of vitamins and minerals, we can only get it from food or supplements because our bodies can not produce most vitamins and minerals naturally.

We just need the vitamins and minerals in small quantities each day, not like carbohydrates, proteins and fats that we need in large numbers every day. Although a small but needs vitamins and minerals are essential requirements that must be met in order for the human remains to survive, one kind of vitamin deficiency can cause symptoms of disease. Vitamins that are fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, whereas vitamin is water soluble B vitamins and vitamin C.

Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin A can be found in the form of direct and indirect, the indirect form of diebut with provitamin A, ie in the form of carotene, lycopene, alpha carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Provitamin is converted into vitamin by the body.
Source: Fish liver oil, beef liver, egg yolk, vegetables & fruits contain color.
Benefits: health vision, growth and cell repair, skin tissue health, reproductive system health, protection against infection.
Due to lack: night blindness, dry and scaly skin, decreased protection against disease, inhibition of growth.
Adult daily: 5000 IU.

Vitamin D
Vitamin D is in two forms of D2 (ergocalsiferol) and D3 (cholecalsiferol). Vitamin D is produced in skin exposed to sunlight.
Source: milk, fish oils, liver, eggs, milk.
Benefits: growth and increased density of bones and teeth, regulating hormones, cell repair, health of the nervous system.
Due to lack: bone problems like osteoporosis, joint pain, and cancer, as well as muscle spasms.
The daily needs of adults: 400 IU.

Vitamin E
Vitamin E protects cells from free radicals that cause cell damage genetic material (DNA).
Source: wheat, nuts and grains, vegetables, legumes crops
Benefits: as an antioxidant, repair cells that have been damaged.
Due to lack: the outbreak of red blood cells, nerve damage, premature aging.
Daily needs of adults: 30 IU.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K can also be produced by good bacteria in the digestive tract.
Source: dark-colored vegetables, the products of milk-based products.
dark leafy vegetables, liver, vegetable oil, produced by bacteria in the gut
Benefits: the formation of blood clotting factors, improving kidney function, bone health
Due to lack of: bleeding that is difficult to stop and hard freezes, decreased bone density
Daily needs of adults: 60-90 mcg.

Vitamin B1 (thiamin)
Source: wheat, meat, liver, beans, peas plants, fish, potatoes.
Benefits: metabolism of carbohydrates and fatty acids, produce energy, growth, brain and nerve health, skin and hair health, alcohol metabolism memabantu
Due to lack: beriberi in children & adults, accompanied by heart failure and nerve function & feather-abnormal
Adult daily needs: 1,1-1,2 mg

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Source: milk, cheese, liver, meat, eggs, wheat, other grains.
Benefits: energy producer, normal growth, immunity, health, blood cells, skin and hair, improve the function of hormones, brain and nerve health.
Due to lack: a dry tongue, thrush, anemia, fatigue and lethargic, damage to skin cells
Therapy: for lips & mouth corners are cracked, scaly skin, skin problems, migraine, stress and fatigue
Adult daily needs: 1,1-1,3 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Sources: liver, meat, fish, plant peas, wheat, sesame seeds and nuts
Benefits: energy production, normal growth, hormone production, improve the cell's genetic material (DNA), healthy skin, blood flow, and digestive system.
Due to lack: skin disease (dermatitis), fatigue, loss of appetite, disease in the oral cavity, inflammation of the tongue.
Daily needs of adults: 14-16 mg

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
Sources: liver, milk, vegetables, wheat, eggs, meat, rice, and beans
Benefits: produces energy, cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism, red blood cell health, health of nerve cells and adrenal glands.
Due to lack: a change of hair pigment, inhibits growth, nervous disorders
Daily needs of adults: 5-6 mg

Vitamin B6 (Piridoksin)
Sources: liver, meat, wheat, fish, eggs
Benefits: energy producer, the metabolism of amino acids & fatty acids, produce hormones, maintain cardiovascular health, nervous system and immune system, healthy skin, hair and red blood cells, improving cell's genetic material (DNA), changing the amino acid tryptophan to niacin
Due to lack of: fatigue, no excitement, skin disease, inflammation of the oral cavity, anemia, kidney stones, cardiovascular disease.
Adult daily needs: 1,3-1,7 mg

Vitamin B12 (Kobalamin)
Sources: liver, meat (particularly beef, pork), eggs, milk & dairy products
Benefits: energy production, metabolism of amino acids and fatty acids, growth, create new cells, nerve health, red blood cells, and skin.
Due to lack: the symptoms of fatigue, headaches, inflammation of the mouth, anemia, mental disorders
The daily needs of adults: 2.4 mg

Biotin
Sources: liver, eggs, fish, peanuts, wheat.
The main benefits: energy production, protein metabolism, repair and formation of the cell's genetic material (DNA), healthy hair, body care systems kekbalan
Due to shortage: causes hair loss, skin problems, anemia, muscle pain, depression, hallucinations, a weak immune
Adult daily 300 mcg.

Folic Acid
Folic acid has another part called the Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). PABA is produced by good bacteria in the digestive tract and play an important role for digestive health, skin and hair
Sources: green leafy vegetables-come fresh, fruits, liver.
Benefits: forming the cell's genetic material (DNA) is a new, protein metabolism, health pregnancy, health of red blood cells, hair and bone, nervous system, digestion and immunity.
Due to lack of: anemia, psychological problems, fatigue, prevent heart disease and cancer. Folate deficiency in pregnant women may cause fetal defects.
The daily needs of adults: 400 mcg

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, helps reduce the risk of cancer, reduce inflammation and is a vitamin with the most extensive benefits.
Source: oranges, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, green chillies, vegetables and other fruits.
Benefits: the formation of collagen, proteins such as connective tissue between the joints and bones
Antioxidant, wound healing, immune and nervous system, hormone production.
Due to lack: joint pain, dry skin, abnormal blood pressure, poor immune, vascular disease, poor healing wounds, scurvy (bleeding, tooth loss, inflammation of the gums)
Daily needs of adults: 75-90 mg

Inositol
Vitamin whose function is almost similar to choline, this vitamin is produced bacteria in the digestive tract.
Source: fruits, grains, and cereals, beans, sesame
Benefit: control of cholesterol in the blood, maintaining the nervous system
Due to lack of: indigestion, the accumulation of fat in the liver, and neurological disorders
Daily needs of adults: 100 mg

Choline
Choline is a vitamin B group and also plays an important role in metabolism.
Source: eggs, meat, soybeans, and nuts
Benefits: fat metabolism, regulate and improve the health of the nervous system
Due to lack of: cancer, liver damage, vascular disease
Daily needs of adults: 100 mg

Coenyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is in every human cell and is responsible for energy supply. Coenzyme also called ubiquinone is one of the most overlooked vitamin, but a lot of benefits.
Source: olive oil, fish, meat.
Benefits: energy producer, antioxidants. Overcoming prostrate, overcome migraine, reduce high blood pressure and prevent Parkinson's.
Due to lack of: high blood pressure, vascular disease (heart and blood vessels), and cancer.
Daily needs of adults: 100 mg

Vitamins have many roles and influence the health of organs and physiological systems of the body. Vitamins should be combined with minerals, proteins to support the work of enzymes in biochemical reactions in the body. One kind of vitamins has a function of extensive and complex. Vitamins and minerals needed to grow, improve physical function and an optimal body health. Daily vitamin needs must be satisfied to prevent various diseases, vitamins also have a therapeutic advantage to reduce the symptoms of the disease. For example, niacin is used to lower cholesterol and vitamin A are used to prevent the decline in vision function. Vitamins and minerals do not contain calories, so you do not need to be afraid to consume them. Absorption of vitamins can be reduced because of the pattern of unhealthy living, such as smoking, alcohol, and drugs, to individuals who have these habits, consumption of vitamins and minerals should be increased every day.