Health Review

Vegetarian Diet: Don't be Afraid of Malnutrition

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:39:00 +0000

Vegetarian Diet: Don't be Afraid of Malnutrition - Everyone, including vegetarians should eat nutritious food every day to keep the body healthy. However, because only eat foods of plant origin, vegetarians often have a shortage of nutrients contained in foods of animal origin, such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, zinc, iron, protein, riboflavin and fat.

A vegetarian have to be smart in diet, so the nutrients needed by the body can still be met properly. Regulate eating and increase the amount of consumption of vegetable protein is one of the right way. To meet the needs of protein, a vegetarian can consume milk and soy. Beside that, the combination of foods such as rice, cereal, beans, bread and peanut butter is an option that can be tried. To meet the needs of fat, almonds which contain polyunsaturated fattyacids could be the right choice.

So.. as long as eating the right foods, there is no reason for vegetarians to be afraid of malnutrition.

Prevent Cancer With Natural Vitamins

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:37:00 +0000

Prevent Cancer With Natural Vitamins - Although cancer is one of the most dangerous and deadly disease, but cancer can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as exercising, eating healthy food and taking natural vitamins.

Here are some natural vitamins that can help us to avoid cancer:

Vitamin B6 and B9
Vitamin B6 and B9 could help boost the immune system and can protect the respiratory system from infection and pollution. Some nutritionists believe that these substances can help reduce the risk of cervical cancer. We can get vitamin B6 and B9 with eating carrots, bananas, apples, potatoes, eggs, meat, fish, greenvegetables, liver, tubers, shellfish, salmon and milk.

Vitamin C
As I wrote in my previous post, vitamin C is one type of water-soluble vitamins. This vitamin is included in the class ofantioxidant vitamins that can help counteract free radicals that can cause dangerous diseases. Some foods that contain vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, tomatoes, asparagus, cabbage, red peppers, guava, potato, milk, fish, and liver.

Vitamin E
Vitamin E is fat-soluble vitamin. As with vitamin C, this vitamin also can help the body fight free radicals. Some sources of vitamin E include nuts, lettuce, bananas, asparagus, soybean, soybean oil, sweet potatoes, green beans, broccoli and other green vegetables.

Beta-carotene
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant substance that is also known as provitamin A. This is because beta-carotene has an important rolein the formation of vitamin A. Beta-carotene is commonly found in fruits and vegetables that have a dark green color, red or orange.Some sources of beta-carotene include carrots, sweet potatoes,mangoes, pumpkin, spinach, broccoli, romaine lettuce, apricots,and green peppers. Several studies have shown that beta-carotene can help protect the lungs from toxins that can trigger cancer.

What is Diplopia (Double Vision)?

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:40:00 +0000

What is Diplovia? Diplopia is a vision disorder that causes the sufferer experiencing double vision. Generally, patients with diplopia lose focus when viewing an object. Health experts classify diplopia into two types, including:

Monocular Diplopia
Monocular diplopia is a vision disorder that occurs only in one eye. Patients will experience double vision when he closed one eye and use only one eye to see something. Usually, patients with monocular diplopia suffered other health disorders, such as eye lens dislocation, corneal curvature disturbances, impaired tear production, astigmatism, pterygium, cataracts and some retinal disorders.

Binoculars Diplopia
Binoculars diplopia is a vision disorder that occurs in both eyes. Patients will experience double vision when seeing an object with both eyes and will disappear if he sees using only one eye. Usually, patients with binocular diplopia is a sufferer of other diseases or other health disorders, such as Graves' disease, myasthenia gravis, diabetes, damage to the bones that supports the eyeball and eye muscle disorders.

The method of treatment can be done to treat diplopia is with treat the trigger (some diseases and health disorders that have been mentioned above).

Anorexia Nervosa: Causes, Symptoms, Effects and Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:20:00 +0000

What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that usually occurs in teenage girls, models, artists, dancers or others who are required to have an ideal body to support their careers. Although more common in women, anorexia nervosa can also be suffered by men. Patients with anorexia nervosa always feel that they're fat even though they have a thin body. They deliberately starve themselves in order to lose weight, even though they've lost a lot of weight. This is of course very dangerous if not stopped immediately because it can cause death.

Causes of anorexia nervosa
Actually, the exact cause of anorexia and other eating disorders is unknown. However, there are several factors that are believed to cause anorexia nervosa, some of these factors include:

Psychological and environmental factors
Typically, patients with anorexia nervosa had a bad experience in the past because they have a fat body. They always feel embarrassed and inferior because their friends or people around them have an ideal body (slim).
Biological factors
Anorexia nervosa can also be caused by biological factors. Changes in hormones in the body that control mood, appetite, thoughts and memories a person could be expected to cause a person affected by anorexia nervosa.
Genetic factors
Anorexia nervosa can be caused by genetic factors. The risk of anorexia nervosa increases if a person has a family who suffered from anorexia nervosa.

Symptoms of anorexia nervosa
Here are some symptoms of anorexia nervosa that you should know:

Lose weight drastically.
Continuously on a diet even have a thin body.
Have an unusual attraction to food and nutrient content in it, such as the number of calories, fat, etc..
Very frightened when the weight increases.
Have strange eating habits and even tend confidential.
A person with anorexia nervosa always felt fat even though she has a thin body.
Have the wrong perception about weight.
Always be a perfectionist (especially about body shape) and likes to criticize himself.
Confidence is strongly influenced by body weight and body shape.
Depression, anxiety and irritability.
Always easy to feel useless and hopeless.
Irregular menstrual cycles or even not having periods.
Always use diuresis drugs, laxatives and diet pills.
Physical disorders, such as susceptibility to diseases, sensitivity to weather, etc..
Exercise excessively.

Effects of anorexia nervosa
If not treated immediately, anorexia nervosa can give bad effect for the sufferer. Some effects of anorexia nervosa include:

Damage to organs, especially the heart, brain and kidneys.
An irregular heartbeat.
Decrease in blood pressure, pulse and breathing frequency.
Osteoporosis.
Impaired fluid and electrolyte balance of the body.
Hair loss.
Deaths from starvation or suicide.

Treatment of anorexia nervosa
Just as another eating disorders, anorexia nervosa requires a comprehensive treatment. If people with anorexia nervosa lose weight drastically (about 15% below normal weight), it is very important to return the weight to a normal state. Another thing that needs to be done is to conduct long-term therapy to improve psychological conditions, such as emotional problems and fix mindset. Usually, this treatment is often done with a combination of psychotherapy and medication.

How to Take Care of Baby Teeth

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:36:00 +0000

How to Take Care of Baby Teeth - Many parents do not know when the right time to start caring for their child's teeth. Lack of knowledge about how to take care of their child's teeth is one of the reasons.

So, when is the right time to start caring for your child's teeth? Actually, a good time to start caring for your child's teeth is at an infant, even before teeth appear. At birth, baby already have 20 baby teeth are not visible. This baby teeth should be kept healthy because it will support the future health of the permanent teeth.

How to take care of baby teeth? Here are some simple tips that you can do to take care of your baby teeth:

After feeding the baby, clean the baby tongue and gums by rubbing the front and back of the tongue and gums. Do this carefully by using a sterile gauze that has been moistened with water. It aims to clean up leftover food in the baby's mouth.
When baby's teeth begin to grow, brush baby's teeth using a soft toothbrush. Remember, do not use toothpaste.
Use a fluoride toothpaste when your baby is 2 years old.
Check and make sure that the baby pacifier clean before it is used.
Don’t give foods that contain too much sugar to your baby.
When sleeping, make sure your baby does not use baby pacifier.
Bring your child to the dentist to check the progress and health of your child's teeth. Do this regularly, at least once in six months.

Colon Cancer: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:12:00 +0000

What is colon cancer? Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) is a type of cancer that attacks the colon and rektrum. The cause of this cancer is the abnormal growth of cancer cells in the colon.

Causes and risk factors of colon cancer
Here are some causes and risk factors of colon cancer:

Age, generally, colon cancer strike a person above the age of 50 years. This is caused by colorectal polyps (tumors that grow on the inner wall of the colon and rectum). However, these cancers can also attack a person under the age of 50 years. This means that the the risk of colon cancer increases with age.
Alcohol, consuming alcohol can decrease the immune system and the risk of developing cancer will increase.
Hereditary factors, the risk of colon cancer increases if having a family who suffered this cancer. However, the risk can be prevented by applying a healthy lifestyle.
Genetic factors, some research shows that about 30% of cancer cases are caused by genetic abnormalities.
Obesity, obesity can decrease the immune system and increases the risk of colon cancer.
Ever had colon cancer, a person who had suffered from colon cancer have a bigger risk of developing colon cancer for the second time.
Smoking, besides being a cause of lung cancer, smoking can also cause other types of cancer, one of them is colon cancer. When inhaling cigarette smoke, more than 4000 kinds of toxins will enter the body and can damage the health.
Colitis, a person who suffering from colitis in a long term will have a risk of colon cancer.

Symptoms of colon cancer
Colon cancer has some symptoms are not specific, here are some of them:

Nausea and vomiting, usually, people with colon cancer will often feel nauseated and vomiting. This is due to a disturbance in the digestive system.
Stomach ache.
Bloating.
Lose weight.
Easily tired.
Digestive disorders such as constipation and diarrhea.
Blood on feses.

Treatment of colon cancer
Here are some methods that can be used to treat colon cancer:

Surgery, just like other types of cancer, colon cancer will be more easily treated if cancer is still in the early stages. The most common way to treat this cancer is by surgical removal of polyps in the colon.
Radiotherapy, radiotherapy is a method of treating cancer by using x-rays or ionizing radiation in a high intensity. Radiotherapy is intended to kill cancer cells in the body.
Chemotherapy, chemotherapy is a method of treating cancer by giving anti-cancer drugs to the patients. Some effects of chemotherapy include: nausea, vomiting, hair loss and diarrhea.
Adjuvant therapy, adjuvant therapy is a chemotherapy that cancer patients do after surgery to kill cancer cells remaining in the body. This therapy is usually performed on patients with advanced cancer (stage III or higher). Adjuvant therapy is carried out using capacitabine and without injection.

Skin Cancer: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:42:00 +0000

Skin cancer is one type of cancer that suffered by many people. Skin cancer is caused by skin cells that grow abnormally and uncontrollably that can spread to other parts of the body and can damage surrounding tissue. There are 3 types of skin cancer:

1. Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is one of the most common skin cancer and suffered by many people. This type of skin cancer is not spread to other parts of the body, but cancer cells can multiply and cause damage to surrounding skin tissue. Some factors that can cause this type of skin cancer are:

Bright skin
Frequent exposure to sunlight
a weakened immune system
Burns
X-Ray

Signs and Symptoms
Normally, the body part that is often attacked by this type of skin cancer (Basal Cell Carcinoma) is the face, neck and scalp. Signs and symptoms that can be recognized is a lump on the skin that has a bright color. These bumps have a reddish color and has a rising edge and slightly blackish color. Other sign and symptoms is abnormalities in the scar tissue and wounds that do not heal.

Diagnosis
The method that can be used to diagnose this type of skin cancer is by clinical examination and histopathology. This method is done by taking samples of the skin which is considered as the cancerous tissue (biopsy).

Treatment
Treatment of this type of skin cancer is by surgical removal of skin tissue that was attacked by cancer. Another treatment method that can be done is by radiation, cryosurgery, Electrosurgery, Photodinamic Therapy, Laser beams and chemotherapy.

2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Another type of skin cancer is Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Usually, this type of skin cancers suffered by men, especially the elderly. Causes of Squamous Cell Carcinoma is epidermal keratinocyte cell malignancy. This type of skin cancer can spread to other parts of the body and usually suffered by people who live in the tropics.

Just as with Basal Cell Carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma is caused by several factors, such as the frequency of excessive sun exposure, the virus, the body's immune system is weak, chemicals and abnormalities in scar tissue. Signs and symptoms of this type of skin cancer is a lump and wounds that do not heal. Diagnosis and treatment of patients with this type of skin cancer are not much different with basal cell carcinoma.

3. Malignant Melanoma
Malignant melanoma is one of the most dangerous skin cancer. This type of skin cancer can develop through a mole that arise in the human body. Cancer cells grow from the melanocytes (skin cells that function to produce melanin pigment).

Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of this type of skin cancer are:

Forms, moles have an irregular shape (asymmetric) and uneven edges mole.
Size, the size of moles continue to grow, even larger than 6 mm.
Color, the color of moles turn into brownish or reddish.
Itching, usually, moles will feel itchy or even painful.

Diagnosis
Similar to Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma, diagnosis of this type of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) can be done by biopsy.

Treatment
Malignant melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. This type of skin cancer can spread to other parts of the body, such as the lymph glands. The method of treatment can be performed in patients with this type of skin cancer is by surgical removal of cancerous tissue. If cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body, it must be performed further surgery to remove the cancerous tissue. If the cancer cells spread to the lymph glands, the lymph glands should be removed.

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Breast Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:04:00 +0000

One of the most dangerous type of cancer is breast cancer. Breast cancer is a cancer that attacks the breast tissue. Breast cancer is commonly suffered by women, but men can also be affected by this cancer.

Causes of Breast Cancer
The exact cause or causes of breast cancer Remain unknown. But, there are several factors that are believed can cause breast cancer. Some of these factors include:

Estrogen hormone, estrogen hormone can increase the risk of breast cancer if consumed in a long time.
Ever had breast cancer, if a woman has already had breast cancer, she has a greater chance of developing a new cancer in the other breast.
Family history, breast cancer risk will increase if you have a family who had suffered from breast cancer.
Genetic factors and hormonal.
menarche (first menstrual period) before 12 years old, menopause after 55 years old and the first pregnancy after 30 years old. This means that the risk of breast cancer increases with age.
Radiation Exposure.
Obesity after menopause.
Taking birth control pills.
diethylstilbestrol (DES), usually, DES given to pregnant women to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and miscarriage. According to research, DES can increase the risk of breast cancer.

Symptoms of Breast Cancer
As well as other types of cancer, breast cancer has symptoms that can be recognized. The symptoms of breast cancer are:

A lump in the breast, the first symptoms of breast cancer is a lump around the breast tissue. Usually, the lump is not accompanied by pain. In early-stage of breast cancer, this lump can be moved easily by a finger. In the next stage of breast cancer, this lump enlarged and attached to the skin around the breast.
The nipple pushed into the body.
Changes in color and texture of breast skin, these changes include: the color of nipples become more reddish, areola color changes (an area around the nipple), skin will look like an orange peel (peau d'orange), shrink and will arise ulcers on the breast.
Nipple discharge, other symptoms of breast cancer are discharge from the nipple in abormal condition (watery fluid which is accompanied by blood and even fester).

Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer treatment can be performed after cancer patients examined thoroughly. Breast cancer treatment can be done in several ways, such as mastectomy (surgical removal of breast), radiation and chemotherapy.

Vitamin C: Sources and Health Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:49:00 +0000

Vitamin C is a vitamin that has many health benefits. Vitamin C (acrobat acid) is one type of vitamin that is soluble in water and has an important role to prevent various kinds of diseases. One of the characteristics of vitamin C is easily oxidized by heat, light and metal.

Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C has many health benefits. Here are some benefits of vitamin C that you should know:

Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin that can neutralize free radicals that can cause dangerous diseases, such as cancer.
Vitamin C can help the body absorb iron, so the risk of anemia will be reduced.
Vitamin C can keep maintaining the collagen structure in the body. What is collagen? Collagen is a protein that connects all fiber network, such as tendons, skin, cartilage and other tissues in the body. Collagen structure is good to heal bruises, fractures, minor bleeding, and minor injuries.
Vitamin C can help increase good cholesterol in the body and reduce the bad cholesterol that can cause several types of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure.
Vitamin C can help improve the body's cells are damaged. In addition, Vitamin C also may help regenerate cells in the body. By taking vitamin C in sufficient quantity, the skin will be spared of the symptoms of premature aging, such as dry skin and wrinkles.

Vitamin C can strengthen the heart muscle, so its performance will be maintained.

Source of Vitamin C
The best vitamin for health is a natural vitamin. Here are some sources of natural vitamins (fruits and vegetables) that contain vitamin C:

Broccoli: 600 mg/100 g
Guava: 87 mg/100 g
Red Paprika: 190 mg/100 g
Orange: 27-49 mg/100 g
Spinach: 59 mg/100 g
Nuts: 19 mg/100 g
Green Chili: 120 mg/100 g
Tomatoes: 16-35 mg/100 g

Besides the few sources of vitamin C which is mentioned above, you also can get vitamin C from another fruits and vegetables, such as asparagus, cabbage, potatoes, kiwi, watermelon, papaya, pineapple, strawberry, etc..

Early Sign of Pregnancy

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:34:00 +0000

Am I pregnant? Sometimes it is difficult to know. Actually, every pregnant woman has early signs of pregnancy that can be recognized. Here are some early signs of pregnancy:

Missed period
This is the most common symptom, and is usually the first one you Might pick up on. During pregnancy, the uterus will not produce ova that can cause menstruation.
Feeling Nausea
The second symptom is nausea. Usually, the nausea is often followed by a feeling of dizziness and vomiting.
cravings
Usually, pregnant women always want something like food, beverages or anything else.
Frequent urination
During pregnancy, the fetus will give pressure on the bladder so that the blood circulation will be more faster. This causes the bladder will be filled with fluid (urine) quickly so that the urine should be immediately expelled.
Breasts enlarge
During pregnancy, women will produce a hormone that can cause changes in breast shape.
Easily tired
During pregnancy, your body will work 2x harder than usual. This is because the body must support the health of the fetus.

If you feel the early signs of pregnancy as mentioned above, consult with your doctor to make sure that you are really pregnant or not.

Cure Cancer Naturally With Soursop

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:30:00 +0000

Cure Cancer Naturally With Soursop - There are many people who like soursop (Graviola). Besides having a delicious taste, soursop also has many health benefits. one of the many benefits of soursop is to cure cancer naturally.

How soursop cure cancer? Based on research conducted by National Cancer Institute in 1976, soursop has anti-cancer substances that can kill cancer cells. Based on data and research results, anti-cancer substances in the soursop has 10.000x stronger effect to cure cancer than chemotherapy. anti-cancer substances in soursop can kill and slow the growth of cancer cells naturally. Unlike chemotherapy, anti-cancer substances in soursop only kills bad cells and not kill healthy cells.

In addition to cure cancer, soursop also has other benefits for health, such as anti fungal, anti-bacterial, against different types of parasites / worms that can damage the health, Lowers high blood pressure, stress, depression and help normalize the body's nervous system.

According to a study of Indian tribes located in the Amazon forest by Health Sciences Institute, some parts of soursop tree such as bark, roots, leaves, fruit flesh and seeds are always used as a natural treatment. The Indians believe that the soursop can cure heart disease, asthma, rheumatism and liver problems.

Causes and Treatment of Premature Ejaculation

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:39:00 +0000

Not all couples can have sex in good quality. One of the problems associated with this sexual relationship is premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation is one problem of sexual dysfunction are commonly experienced by men.

There are several things that can cause a men experience premature ejaculation. Here are some of them:

Psychological disorders such as stress due to work or other things and the desire to do everything quickly.
Non-functioning of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that functions of inhibiting ejaculation.
Impaired neural control that regulates ejaculation.

Premature ejaculation is one of the serious problem of sexual dysfunction should be treated immediately. If not, the sexual dysfunction will become erectile dysfunction. There are several methods of treatment that can be done to treat premature ejaculation, such as sex therapy, the provision of drugs to patients with premature ejaculation and neurological surgery.

Symptoms and Treatment of Lung Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Wed, 18 May 2011 04:35:00 +0000

Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous type of cancer in the world. Lung cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell growth in lung tissue. As well as with other types of cancer, lung cancer also have some symptoms that can be detected. The symptoms of lung cancer depends on the size of the cancer and physical condition of the patient. Here are some symptoms of lung cancer that you should know:

1. Without symptoms
The symptoms of lung cancer will only occur when abnormal cell growth is getting worse. As many as 25% of lung cancer patients know that they are affected by lung cancer after they routinely perform X-rays and CT scans.

2. Symptoms according to the size of cancer
Cancer cells that grow abnormally can disrupt the balance of lung tissue. This will cause disruption of the respiratory system. The symptoms include shortness of breath, breath sounds, chest pain and coughing up blood. If the growth of cancer cells damage the nerve cells around the lungs, it will cause pain in the shoulder which spread to the hands and fingers. Cancer cells that spread to the esophagus will cause a swallowing disorder.

3. Symptoms associated with the spread of cancer
Lung cancer cells that spread to the bone will cause pain in the bones. If the cancer cells spread to the brain, it will cause neurologic symptoms such as headaches, blurry eyes, seizures, paralysis of limbs, stroke symptoms and disorders of taste sensation in some parts of the body.

4. Non-specific symptoms
Other symptoms of lung cancer is non-specific symptoms. Symptoms include weight loss, weakness, and fatigue. In addition, there are also psychological symptoms such as mood disorders and depression.

Lung cancer treatment depends on the size and spread of cancer cells in the body. The treatment of lung cancer can be done by several methods, such as removal of cancer cells by surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and combination between the three methods.

Quitting smoking is the main thing in preventing lung cancer. Another thing that you can do to prevent lung cancer is by reducing contact with smokers.

Lung Cancer and Its Causes

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:37:00 +0000

As well as other types of cancer, lung cancer is caused by the abnormal growth of body cells. In this case, lung cancer caused by the growth of cancer cells that are not controlled in the lung tissue in the body. Just like other organs, the lungs can receive the spread of cancer cells from other organs. This means that lung cancer is not just caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the lungs, but can also be caused by cancer cells originating from other organs that spread to the lungs.

What causes lung cancer? Here are some of them:

1. Smoke
The main cause of lung cancer is smoking. The risk of lung cancer will increase if smokers consume cigarettes in large numbers. Cigarettes contain more than 4 thousand chemicals and most of these chemicals are carcinogenic (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and nitrosamines) that can cause cancer.

2. Passive Smokers
If the passive smokers inhaling cigarette smoke come from smokers in a long time, then the passive smoker is likely to be stricken with lung cancer.

3. Asbestos Fiber
Asbestos fibers are silicate fibers that can settle in the lung tissue. If humans inhale asbestos fibers in the long term, these fibers will settle in the lungs and increases the risk of lung cancer.

4. Offspring
Although smoking is a major cause of lung cancer, but not all smokers develop this cancer. This is because there is a genetic barrier. The risk of lung cancer will increase in those who have families who suffer from lung cancer.

5. Lung Disease
Lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a close relationship with lung cancer. This risk is increased if the patient is a smoker.

6. Medical History
People who have suffered and been cured of lung cancer have a bigger risk of being attacked by lung cancer .

7. Air Pollution
Air pollution from vehicles, industrial plants and fossil power plants can increase the risk of lung cancer.

Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) For Health

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sat, 14 May 2011 05:08:00 +0000

Have you ever heard about Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)? Many nutritionists believe that the Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) has many benefits for humans, especially for health. Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is an oil made from fresh coconut ingredients and made without using chemicals and without the heating process. This process causes the essential substances needed by the body remained intact. Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) contains lauric acid which functions as antibiotics, anti-fungal and anti bacterial.

Research and clinical trials conducted by experts have proved that the Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is very beneficial for human health. Here are some benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) for health:

Kills viruses that cause mononucleosis, influenza, hepatitis C, chickenpox, herpes and other diseases
Kills bacteria that cause pneumonia, earache, throat infections, cavities, food poisoning, urinary tract infections, meningitis, gonorrhea, and many more
Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candida, jock itch, ringworm, athlete's foot, and diaper rash and other infections
Provides a nutritional source of quick energy
Increase energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance
Improved digestion and absorption of vitamins and amino acids are soluble in fat
Helps prevent high blood pressure
Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body
Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes
Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis
Improve calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth
Helps protect against osteoporosis
Helps relieve symptoms of gallbladder disease
Relieves symptoms associated with Chron's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers
Reduce chronic inflammation
Supports healing and repair of body tissues
Supports and aids immune system function
Helps protect the body from breast cancer, colon cancer and other cancers
Good for heart health, Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) not increase blood cholesterol or platelet stickiness
Helps prevent heart disease, atherosclerosis and stroke
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay
Serves as a protective antioxidant
Helps protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative diseases
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation
Relieves symptoms of chronic fatigue
Relieves symptoms of nodes prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
Reduce pressure epileptis
Protects the body from kidney disease and bladder infections
Helps prevent liver disease
lower calorie content than other fats so that maximum use for the treatment effect is much better
Reduces symptoms of psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis
Supports thyroid function
Increase the metabolic activity thus giving the effect of weight loss is natural and stable (preventing obesity)
Prevent infection when applied topically (through the skin)
Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin
Soften the skin and tighten the skin and flaking
Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin and aging spots
Help nourish hair
Prevent skin damage from ultraviolet radiation
Controlling dandruff
Helps provide vitality and feel younger
Provide protection against excessive oxidation
Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) at high temperature does not form harmful substances such as vegetable oil on the other
Does not have harmful side effects when consumed
Non-toxic for human consumption
Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia and other parasites

When compared with regular coconut oil, Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) has more benefits for human health. Unfortunately, the price of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is still relatively expensive.

7 Benefits Of Sex For Women

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Mon, 09 May 2011 03:28:00 +0000

There are many reasons why women do have sex. In addition to getting physical satisfaction, sex has other positive benefits for women, such us improving mood, affect the beauty of skin and appearance. Here are 7 benefits of sex for women that you should know:

1. Sex Making Women More Beautiful
During sex, women will produce the estrogen hormone in significant amounts. These hormones can make women's skin becomes smoother and makes the hair becomes shiny. Beside that, sexual relationships can increase the amount of pheromone in the body that can make a woman look more beautiful and attractive.

2. Sex Can Lose Weight
Sex can burn calories, especially if sex is doing by a variety of styles and position. Having sex is a good way to lose weight.

3. Sex and Skin Health
Sweat that released during sex can cleanse the pores and make skin glow. Beside that, having sex in a gentle and slow can reduce the risk of dermatitis, reducing rashes, and reduce stains on the skin.

4. Sex is a Sport
Having sex is the safest type of sport (of course with the proper use of contraceptives). Having sex can tighten almost every muscle in your body. Sex is also one of the most exciting sports.

5. Sex is Depression Medication
According to studies, sex is one of the most effective way to treat a deep and prolonged depression. During sex, you will feel happy and forget all the problems you have.

6. Sex Can Make You Relax
You can get peace by having sex. Many people argue that sex has a 10x greater efficacy than valium.

7. Sex Can Cure Headaches
Sex can cure headaches. Sexual intercourse can weaken the tension that restrict blood vessels in the brain.

Thus the 7 benefits of sex for women that you should know. I hope this article can be useful and can increase your knowledge about sex.

Types of Vegetarians

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sun, 01 May 2011 01:08:00 +0000

What is a vegetarian? vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat, poultry, fish and other food sources of animal origin. Many people who choose a vegetarian lifestyle. According to studies, vegetarians have low Body Mass Index (BMI), have low cholesterol, decreased risk of coronary disease and diabetes type 2.

Vegetarians can be classified into several types. The types of vegetarians include:

1. Vegan
This type of vegetarian do not consume all kinds of foods derived from animals. In addition, Vegans also do not consume processed products from animals such as milk and cheese.

2. Lacto vegetarian
This type of vegetarian do not consume all kinds of foods derived from animals, but still consume milk.

3. Lacto ovo vegetarian
Lacto ovo vegetarians do not consume any type of meat but still consume milk and eggs.

4. Pesca vegetarian
Pesca vegetarians do not consume all types of meat, except fish. In addition, Pesca vegetarian still consume milk and eggs.

5. Flexitarian
This type of vegetarian still consume meat and dairy products, but only once in a while.

6. Frutarian
These types of vegetarian eating only fruits, grains, and nuts are rich in vitamin E. The frutarian sure that the fruits, seeds, and nuts are useful for skin beauty and ageless.

7. Raw foodist
These types of vegetarian eating only raw foods. They assume that the process of cooking can destroy the nutritional value contained in food. They eat uncooked vegetables, raw meat such as sushi (Japanese food), etc..

Sources Of Vitamin D

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:23:00 +0000

Vitamin D has a very important role for health. Not only helped shape the bones and teeth, vitamin D also helps prevent many chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and memory loss.

Do you know the sources of vitamin D? Here are some of them:

1. Sunlight
Actually there is no vitamin D in sunlight, but sunlight contains ultraviolet B (UVB) that can help transform provitamin D in the body into vitamin D. The recommended time to bask in the sun is in the morning.

2. Milk
Milk is one source of vitamin D. Most dairy products have been enriched by vitamin D. By consuming milk, you not only get the benefits of calcium, but you will also get the benefits of vitamin D that is contained therein.

3. Fish oil
Besides rich in omega-3, fish oil also contains vitamin D which can nourish the body.

4. Salmon
Salmon including the type of fish rich in omega-3. In addition, salmon also contain vitamin D.

5. Eggs
Eggs have a content of about 21 IU of vitamin D contained in egg yolk and purified protein in egg white. Eggs are a nutritious food that must be consumed.

6. Tuna
Just as salmon, tuna is also a marine fish species which are also rich in vitamin D and omega-3.

7. Shrimp
Shrimp is a source of omega-3 with a high protein content but low in fat and calories. There are 129 IU of vitamin D in 85 grams of shrimp.

8. Cereals
Most products are ready to eat cereals on the market are fortified with vitamin D. Combine your cereal with milk that has a high content of vitamin D as part of a healthy menu every day.

Apart from a few sources of vitamin D that have been mentioned above, we can also get vitamin D from strawberries, oranges, tomatoes, broccoli and other green vegetables.

Important Role of Calcium For Healthy

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:57:00 +0000

Important Role of Calcium For Healthy - What is Calcium? Calcium is a mineral which has an important role for human health. Besides useful for maintaining healthy bones and teeth, calcium is also useful for the work of the heart, the body's metabolism, a liaison between the nerve, and muscle movement. 99% of calcium inside the human body is in bones and teeth and 1% of calcium present in blood and other body cells.

Health benefits of calcium:

• Prevent osteoporosis
• Enabling nerve
• Smooth circulatory
• Flex Muscle
• Normalize blood pressure
• Balancing the levels of blood acidity
• Maintain body fluid balance
• Prevent osteoporosis
• Prevent heart disease
• Reducing the risk of colon cancer
• Overcoming cramps, back pain, hemorrhoids, and rheumatic
• Addressing complaints during menstruation and menopause
• Minimizes shrinkage of bone during pregnancy and lactation
• Assist in the tooth mineralization and prevent bleeding tooth root
• Overcoming dry and cracked skin on the feet and hands
• Restoring a decreased sex drive
• Overcoming diabetes

The content of calcium in the human body will continue to decrease with age. After 20 years old, the content of calcium in the body will be reduced 1% each year. At 50 years old, the content of calcium in the body will be reduced by 30%. Reduction of content of calcium in the body will continue to reach 50% at 70 years old.

Calcium needs of each person is different, that is based on the factor of age, sex, and also in certain circumstances such as in pregnant and lactating women.

• 400 mg for children aged 0-6 months
• 600 mg for children aged 7-12 months
• 800-1200 mg for children aged 6-10 years old
• 1200-1500 mg for adolescents and adults aged 11-24 years old
• 1200-1500 mg for pregnant and lactating women

The human body needs calcium every day. If the calcium requirement is not met, the body will take calcium from bones. If this happened in a long time, the bone density will be reduced and the bones will become brittle.

Foods That Contain Fiber

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:13:00 +0000

Fiber has an important role for our bodies. Nutritionists believe that by eating foods that contain fiber to help nourish the digestive organs, cancer prevention, overcoming constipation and also can lose weight if taken in sufficient quantities every day.

Do you know the food sources that contain fiber? Here are some of them:

• Tomato and vegetable juice
• Nuts, and a variety of legumes
• Grains
• uncooked carrots, broccoli, lettuce, potatoes and asparagus are cooked
• Wheat, brown rice, corn, cereals and oatmeal
• Apples, bananas, pears, berries and dried fruit

Health Benefits Of Mango

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0000

Health Benefits Of Mango - Mango, everyone knows this fruit. Besides having a sweet taste, mango also has many health benefits. Mangoes are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E and vitamin K. Ripe mango contains more vitamin A (beta carotene) and raw mango contains more vitamin C.

Mangoes contain antioxidant carotenoids that can help the body fight cancer. The content of potassium contained in the mango fruit is very suitable for people who have hypertension and it can help restore the body's energy. In addition, the mangoes also contain vitamin E and selenium that can help protect the body from heart disease and cancer.

Other benefits that we can get from mango is a fiber. You can get 40% intake of fiber that the body needs from mango. Fiber contained in a mango can help reduce the risk of disease constipation, etc.. Various studies have shown that fiber can help protect the body from degenerative diseases, such as heart disease, etc.. In addition, fiber can reduce blood cholesterol levels and prevent several types of cancer.

Mangoes contain high calories and carbohydrates that can help gain weight. Phenolic compounds that found in mango has powerful antioxidants that can prevent cancer. Iron contained in the mango is very good for pregnant women or for patients with anemia.

In addition to some of the benefits mentioned above, the nutritional value contained in the mango is also good for weight loss, hair loss, eye disorders, prickly heat, diabetes, bacterial infection, sinusitis, scurvy, spleen enlargement, menstrual disorders, vaginal discharge, vaginitis and digestive disorders such as constipation, morning sickness, diarrhea and dysentery.

Important Role of Protein For Healthy

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0000

Important Role Of Protein For Healthy - What is protein? Proteins are complex organic compounds containing hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes contain phosphorus and sulfur. The protein has an important function for life, especially human. Amino acids contained in protein function to form tissues in the body. In addition, the protein is also useful to help regenerate and repair cells in the body.

Protein is very beneficial to human health. Various studies have shown that proteins can be beneficial to health, diet, lose weight, increase metabolism and to improve the immune system.

Proteins are divided into 2 types, including:
1. Animal Protein
Animal protein is the protein content of animal origin. This protein is called complete protein because it contains all the essential amino acids. Source of animal protein-containing foods such as meat, fish, chicken, eggs and milk.

2. Vegetable Protein
Vegetable protein is a protein derived from plants. These proteins are often called incomplete proteins because plant proteins do not have one or more essential amino acids. Source of vegetable protein foods such as potatoes, fruits, various kinds of beans such as soybeans, peas, red beans and green beans.

How To Reduce The Risk Of Insomnia

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:09:00 +0000

How To Reduce The Risk Of Insomnia - What is insomnia? Insomnia can be defined as a situation where someone is having trouble to sleep. Insomnia can affect anyone, adults and even children. There are many things that can cause a person stricken with insomnia, such as family problems, financial problems, job problems and another things that can trigger stress.

Insomnia is not a congenital disease, and thus would be easily cured. Here are some tips that you can do to reduce the risk of insomnia:

1. Exercise regularly
Regular exercise can help you to reduce sleep problems. The best time to exercise is in the morning. With exercise, your body's health will be more optimal and can fight stress better.

2. Do not eat and drink too much before you sleep
Do not eat and drink too much before you sleep, your stomach will become uncomfortable. As a result you will more often go to the toilet and of course it will disturb your sleep.

3. Do not drink coffee
Do not drink coffee before you sleep. Coffee contains caffeine that can stimulate the nerves that can make you difficult to sleep.

4. Sleep in a comfortable environment
A comfortable environment will determine the quality of your sleep. When you sleep, turn off your bedroom lights, turn off also all the things that can make noise. Make sure that the temperature in your room can make you feel comfortable.

5. Warm bath
Go take a warm bath for 30 minutes or one hour before you sleep. Warm bath can help you to reduce body tension.

6. Relaxed
Try to feel relaxed. Stop all your activities one hour before you sleep. Clear your mind, try to forget all of the things that can cause you stress.

7. Regular sleep time
Make a regular sleep time. If you go to sleep at 10.00 pm every day, try to sleep at the same time in the next day. Irregular sleep time may increase the risk of insomnia.

Sleep is a basic requirement for human beings. If the tips to reduce the risk of insomnia above are not able to help you, you should contact your doctor to consult about it. How To Reduce The Risk Of Insomnia

What is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)?

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:59:00 +0000

What is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)? - HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is one type of virus that is very dangerous for humans. This virus attacks and destroys white blood cells in the human body. If the white blood cells in the human body is damaged, the immune system would be disrupted. This can cause the human body is very fragile and can not survive the attack of disease.

HIV virus is the source of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). HIV virus takes a long time to take over and destroy white blood cells in the human body. After doing research, experts proposed that the HIV virus will get AIDS within 10 years. Other research results is 3 of 4 people (75%) of the HIV virus will get AIDS within 15 years.

There is no medical techniques can actually cure people who have a virus. Therefore, keep your health. Apply a healthy lifestyle so that the risk of disease will be smaller. What Is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)?

How To Make Your Child Like To Eat Vegetables

noreply@blogger.com (Agung Indraguna) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:51:00 +0000

How To Make Your Child Like To Eat Vegetables - Vegetables are a source of nutrition for health. Not only for adults, vegetables are also very important to be consumed by children because it can help the process of growth. But unfortunately, many children do not like to eat vegetables. Many of them are more like junk food. This of course is not good for child who is still in growth phase. Junk food contains too much fat, too much salt, and has little fiber. As we know, the fiber is very important for health. Besides containing many vitamins and nutrients, fiber contained in vegetables also can prevent gastrointestinal diseases such as constipation, etc..

How to make your child like to eat vegetables? Here are some tips that you can do if your child is hard to eat vegetables:

1. Usually, young children have a habit to imitate the action what others are doing. This can be utilized to teach your kids to eat vegetables. Try to place the vegetables on your plate, then eat these vegetables. Usually children will imitate their parents.

2. Introduce vegetables and health benefits of it to your child. You can do this in various ways, for example by saying "See, Popeye became strong by eating spinach" or "Bugs Bunny can run fast by eating carrots."

3. To increase your child's appetite, make a vegetable that is served looks more attractive. You can present the vegetables with a variety of shapes and colors. For example, by forming vegetables into a car shape, face, mountain, tree, etc..

4. You can hide the vegetables in your child's food or drink. For example, you can hide pieces of carrot in salad or sandwitch. In addition, you can also add small pieces of vegetables in milkshake, ice cream or youghurt.

5. Bring your child to participate in preparing food. You can let your child choose their own vegetables which would he eat, help you wash the vegetables, etc.. By doing this activity your child will feel happy.

To avoid boredom, you can give fruit to your child. It can meet the needs of vitamins and nutrients of your child. But you still have to provide vegetables to your child. Do not force your child to eat vegetables. When forced, your child will feel uncomfortable atmosphere and ultimately will not eat at all. Remember, be creative parents! How To Make Your Child Like To Eat Vegetables