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Manfaat Buah Salak

2012-01-29T02:07:00.000-08:00

Buah Salak (Salacca Edulis) merupakan salah satu buah tropis yang banyak diminati oleh orang Jepang, Amerika, dan Eropa. Buah ini memiliki kandungan gizi yang cukup tinggi dan dapat dikonsumsi sebagai buah segar maupun diolah sebagai manisan. Daging buah ini mengandung kalsium, tanin, saponin, dan flavonoida.

Diantara manfaat dari buah salak adalah sebagai obat mencret atau diare. Caranya cukup mudah yaitu hanya dengan mengkonsumsi 20 gram daging buah yang masih muda.

Manfaat Buah Acai Berry

2012-01-29T01:59:00.000-08:00

Sudah lama orang membicarakan tentang sebuah makanan hebat yang bernama acai berry.Buah berry kecil berwarna ungu yang berasal dari Amazon, Brasil ini memiliki kandungan antioksidan yang luar biasa.Acai berry seringkali disebut dengan makanan super, karena buah ini terbukti dapat menambah energi, membakar lemak dan memperlambat efek penuaan.Jika menginginkan diet cepatdan sehat, buah ini bisa menjadi solusi.

Para selebriti banyak yang menggunakan acai berry dalam melakukan diet cepat untuk menurunkan berat badan mereka, karena buah ini dapat digunakan sebagai alat pembersih bagi tubuh.Buah ini hanya bisa didapatkan di satu tempat saja di dunia, yaitu di kawasan hutan hujan di pedalaman Brazil.Sekarang buah ini menjadi sangat terkenal, dan akhirnya bermunculan berbagai macam bentuk diet di seluruh dunia dengan menggunakan acai berry ini.

Anda bisa mendapatkan acai berry dalam bentuk kapsul dan tablet di toko-toko obat atau internet. Dengan minum tiga kapsul acai berry setelah sarapan, Anda tidak perlu lagi berolahraga atau menghindari makanan-makanan tertentu.Tetapi jika Anda ingin melakukandiet cepat yang dapat menurunkan berat badan secara drastis, Anda perlu mengimbanginya dengan olahraga dan berpantangmakanantertentu.

Bubur acai berry adalah bagian dari acai berry yang paling banyak mengandung nutrisi, karena kaya dengan antioksidan dan asam amino yang sangat berguna bagi kesehatan tubuh kita. Anda bisa mendapatkan bubur tersebut dengan mudah dalam bentuk jus atau snack batangan di toko obat atau toko makanan.

Anda tidak perlu khawatir terhadap acai berry karena buah ini betul-betul alami.Acai berry dibudidayakan tanpa menggunakan pupuk dan pestisida, serta dipanen secara alami.Jika Anda merasa ragu untuk menggunakan acai berry dalam melakukan diet cepat untuk menurunkan berat badan, Anda bisa mencoba menggunakan produk-produk gratisan selama 30 hari yang biasa ditawarkan oleh perusahaan-perusahaan yang memproduksi produk-produk yang terbuat dari acai berry.Jika cocok, Anda bisa membelinya. Dalam waktu yang tidak terlalu lama berat badan Anda akan turun dengan cepat dan Anda akan merasa lebih baik dalam menjalani hari-hari Anda.

Atkins and Exercise

2011-10-08T10:16:00.001-07:00

Atkins and Exercise
There is a lot of attention paid in the Atkins diet plan towards food and cooking. It’s true that your food choices on the diet are of utmost importance. But a lot of people make the mistake of ignoring exercise. The newly released Atkins food pyramid shows the importance of exercise. It shows an increase in food options with increased activity. Exercise is important on the Atkins diet, and important for everyone’s overall health.

Exercise is beneficial to body, mind and soul. It has many major benefits, even at limited levels. It not only burns fat but it boosts your metabolism and increases circulation. Daily exercise helps your body eliminate toxins through sweat glands and lymph systems. It is especially important to all low-carb weight loss programs because it regulates blood sugar levels.

Physical exercise is essential for Atkins diet success. Without exercise, your body isn’t configured to process carbohydrates successfully. Research has shown that sedentary individuals have extreme insulin reactions to even moderate amounts of carbohydrates. This means that exercise doesn’t only help you lose weight, it will help you keep it off too. Exercise will teach your body how to process the carbohydrates in your diet. When you exercise regularly, you’ll be able to eat more carbohydrates over time because your body will use them efficiently.

There are two basic types of exercise: aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise. The best regimen combines these two forms each week.

Aerobic exercise’s primary goal is to increase your heart rate. This causes your body to consume more oxygen and it gives all of your cells a fresh supply of oxygen. If you’ve been without physical activity for a while, many of those cells have been deprived. Aerobic exercise will regenerate them and help you feel better in times when you aren’t exercising.

If you’ve been inactive for a while, it may take some time to get used to your new aerobic workouts. You may want to get some advice from your primary care doctor or a professional aerobics instructor. Make sure to start slowly to give yourself time to adjust to your new movements. It’s essential that you learn how to stretch and warm up correctly in order to avoid muscle strain. Some good beginning aerobic activities include walking, golf, tennis and dancing. These activities won’t cause a lot of strain on your body, but they will get your heart moving. Start slowly and set small goals for yourself. For example, if you are starting a walking program begin by walking four blocks. Then increase your training to five blocks, then six. Your body will respond well to the exercise…after all your body was meant to move!

Anaerobic exercise includes any activity that isn’t technically aerobic. Most of the exercises in this category build muscle mass. Weightlifting and strength training are examples of anaerobic exercises. Working out with weights is an important part of losing weight. As you lose fat, you’ll need to replace it with muscle in order to stay lean. Don’t be afraid of working out with weights. You won’t need to become a bodybuilder. Weight bearing exercises like isometrics and resistance training will help improve your bone density, your posture and your fat burning potential.

If an exercise program is not part of your weight loss efforts, you are setting yourself up for failure. Make a commitment to incorporating exercise into your weight loss efforts and you’ll see the results immediately.

Obat Tradisional untuk kencing Manis (Diabetes Melitus)

2011-09-23T23:43:00.000-07:00

KENCING MANIS (diabetes mellitus) sebenarnya dapat ditolong dengan beberapa resep tradisional .Di bawah ini diuraikan beberapa resep ramuan tradisional yang dapat digunakan sebagai obat alternatif untuk mengobati kencing manis.

1. BUNGUR
Sebenarnya, seluruh bagian tanaman bu-ngur bisa digunakan untuk obat kencing manis, tetapi yang terbaik adalah daunnya yang sudah tua.
Cara membuat ramuan :
Siapkan 30 g daun bungur tua yang masih segar dari jenis bungur yang berbunga ungu, lalu direbus dalam 150 ml air selama kurang lebih 1 jam. Air rebusannya itu kemudian dibagi tiga untuk diminum tiga kali sehari masing-masing 50 ml. Meminumnya sebaiknya sete-ngah atau satu jam sebelum makan. Ini dilakukan tiap hari sampai penyakit kencing manisnya sembuh.

2. SALAM
Untuk membuat ramuannya :
Siapkan daun salam sebanyak 75-100 gr direbus dalam tiga gelas air hingga tinggal setengahnya. Air rebusannya kemudian didinginkan dan disaring, lalu diminum tiga kali sehari masing-masing setengah gelas.
Hari berikutnya, daun salam yang telah direbus itu ditambah air sama banyak, direbus lagi sampai tinggal setengahnya. Air rebusannya di-minum lagi dengan cara yang sama. Hari ketiga, daun salamnya diganti dengan yang baru, lalu direbus lagi, dan diminum kembali seperti cara tersebut di atas.
Hal itu dilakukan sampai kadar gula dalam darah kembali normal.

3. JUWET ATAU JAMBLANG
Caranya :
Siapkan sebuah biji juwet bawang atau 15 biji juwet biasa ditumbuk halus, lalu direbus dalam dua gelas air.
Air rebusan ini diminum sedikit-sedikit dan jumlah yang ada harus dihabiskan sepanjang hari. Bisa diangsur dengan minum tiga kali sehari, boleh juga dua kali sehari. Pemberian jamu ini mungkin diperlukan 2-3 hari.
Pengobatan dihentikan kalau badan sudah merasa segar, tidak lesu, dan kekurangan tenaga lagi.
Perlu diketahui bahwa biji juwet hanya mengobati gejala kencing manis, sedangkan kekurangan insulin yang menjadi penyebab utama penyakit ini tidak bisa diatasi biji juwet sehingga di samping meminum ramuan biji juwet ini, penderita kencing manis juga harus mengurangi makan makanan berkarbohidrat tinggi.
Jika produksi hormon insulin oleh tubuh sudah normal kembali, jamu juwet dan diet karbohidrat bisa dihentikan.

4. PARE ATAU PARIA
Cara membuatnya :
Buah pare diparut atau dihaluskan, lalu diambil ekstrak perasan buahnya. Perasan ini diminum tiga kali sehari sampai kadar gula darah kembali normal.

5. UBI JALAR
Ubi jalar bisa juga digunakan untuk obat kencing manis, akan tetapi, untuk penderita kencing manis yang memiliki juga sakit maag, sebaiknya jangan memilih resep daun ubi jalar ini.
Pilih saja resep dari buah pare, biji juwet, atau dari daun bungur.

6. Advokad

Caranya :
1 butir biji avokad dikeringkan setelah itu dijadikan bubuk. 5 gram bubuk avokad diseduh dengan 200 cc air.
Pemakaian : Minum ramuan 2 kali sehari

7. Biji Rambutan

Caramembuatnya : 4 biji rambutan disangrai hingga kering kemudian ditumbuk halus. Setelah itu, bubuk biji rambutan direbus dengan air secukupnya.

Pemakaian : Minum selagi hangat, Konsumsi 2 kali sehari

8.Kedelai

2-3 sendok makan bubuk kedelai diseduh dengan air secukupnya, kemudian diminum.
Pemakaian : Konsumsi 2 kali sehari

9. Rambut Jagung
30 gram rambut jagung dan 100 gram batang kangkung direbus dengan air secukupnya.
Pemakaian : Minum selagi hangat , Konsumsi 2 kali sehari

10. Parang / labu Kuning

100 gram labu parang/labu kuning dan 100 gram labu bligo/labu tangkua ditim, kemudian dimakan.
Pemakaian : Konsumsi 2 kali sehari

Obat Tradisional untuk kencing batu

2011-09-23T23:24:00.000-07:00

Di bawah ini kami akan mencoba memposting Obat Tradisional untuk kencing batu. Ada beberapa jenis obat tradisionla yang bisa digunakan; diantaranya :
1.Ambil pucuk buah nanas yang masih muda, lalu giling atau tumbuk sampai halus. Peraslah sampai mengeluarkan air, campur dengan sedikit garam dan diminum setiap pagi. Insya Allah batu-batu yang ada di dalam kandung kencing akan hancur dan keluar sendiri.
2.a. 1 genggam daun kreci beling.
b. Beberapa lembar daun remujang atau daun kumis kucing,
c. 1 genggam daun meniran

Cara membuat ramuannya :
1. Cucilah ketiga macam bahan di atas sampai bersih, lalu rebus dengan air sebanyak 3 gelas.
2. Bila sudah mendidih. biarkan saja sampai airnya menyusut kira-kira tinggai 1 geias.
3. Setelah itu dinginkan, dan minumlah ramuan ini secara rutin setiap hari 3 kali. Bila Anda tekun melakukannya, Insya Allah batu yang
menyumbat jaiannya air kencing tersebut akan hancur, sehingga air kencing Anda akan lancar.

3. 1. Ambil jagung muda sebanyak 100 gr, daun remujung 200 gr, murbei 150 gr, dan daun meniran
sebanyak 100 gr. Semua ramuan tersebut direbus, kemudian airnya digunakan untuk diminum,
minumlah ramuan tersebut sehari 1 kali.
2. Lakukan pengobatan dengan meminum ramuan tersebut hingga beberapa minggu, setelah itu
mudah-mudahan kencing akan kembali lancar.

Obat Untuk Kulit Kering (Xerosis)

2011-09-23T23:07:00.000-07:00

Deskripsi
Kulit kering atau xerosis adalah suatu kondisi dimana kulit terasa kasar, kadang ada retak kecil di kulit. Kulit kering disebabkan oleh faktor lingkungan seperti cuaca dingin, jarang mandi, atau juga kekurangan gizi. Hal tersebut menimbulkan penurunan minyak alami di lapisan luar kulit yang pada akhirnya membuat kulit menjadi kering.

Gejala
Sering gatal, kulit seperti bersisik.

penyebab
Apa yang Menyebabkan Keringnya Kulit?
1. Udara yang kering
2. Sering mencuci tangan dan cairan pembersih Rumah tangga
3. Kebiasaan merokok
4. Kurangnya konsumsi lemak
5. Usia lanjut
6. Alergi atau kelainan kulit yang kronis
7. Gatal dan Kulit Kering

Perawatan
Tujuan perawatan adalah mengembalikan minyak alami ke kulit. Caranya dengan melembabkan lapisan kulit luar. Untuk alternatif solusi dengan cara herbal / tradisional, simak artikel tips mengatasi kulit kering berikut.
1. Menjaga nutrisi kulit
2. Mengatur kondisi tempat tinggal
3. Memakai sarung tangan ketika mengerjakan
4. Mandi yang “tepat”
5. Menggunakan moisturizer/body-lotion
6. Tidak menggaruk kulit yang kering
7. Kamar tidur dan pakaian
8. Menjauhi stress

Becoming A Healthy Eater

2011-07-07T01:49:00.000-07:00

Being a healthy eater requires you to become both educated and smart about what healthy eating
actually is. Being food smart isn't about learning to calculate grams or fat, or is it about studying labels and counting calories.

Healthy eating is all about balanced and moderate eating, consisting of healthy meals at least three times per day. Healthy eaters eat many different types of foods, not limiting themselves to one specific food type or food group.

Eating healthy requires quite a bit of leeway. You might eat too much or not enough, consume foods that are sometimes more or less nutritious. However, you should always fuel your body and your brain regularly with enough food to keep both your mind and body strong and alert.

A healthy eater is a good problem solver. Healthy eaters have learned to take care of themselves
and their eating with sound judgement and making wise decisions. Healthy eaters are always aware
of what they eat, and know the effect that it will have on their bodies.

When someone is unable to take control of their eating, they are also likely to get out of control with other aspects of life as well. They could end up spending too much, talking too much, even going to bed later and later.

You should always remember that restricting food in any way is always a bad thing. Healthy eating
is a way of life, something that you can do to enhance your body or your lifestyle. If you've
thought about making your life better, healthy eating is just the place to start. You'll make
life easier for yourself, those around you, and even your family.

ACUPUNCTURE WITH STIMULATOR

2011-07-07T01:19:00.000-07:00

ALTERNATIVE CURE FOR STROKE SURVIVORS

Stroke survivors now turn to traditional Chinese cures combined with modern technology to speed up recovery and reclaim their lives. Chinese medical theory cites that excesses or deficiencies in food intake, work, exercise, emotions, and so on, can cause illness. More people are discovering just how effective modern alternative health and therapeutic treatment is in healing ailment raging from tension and fatigue to pain and serious illness like strokes.

Majority of stroke patients are left with some forms of permanent disability that interferes with normal daily activities, such as walking, speech, vision, understanding, reasoning and memory. To ease their condition there is various treatments and rehabilitation involves using a mirror. It is believed that if a person who has had a stroke watches how the unaffected side of his or her body moves, it can give visual clues to help the person move the affected side.

Traditional Chinese medicine which is acupuncture employs the additional use of a machine to stimulate the needles and, in effect, provide relief where needed. Acupuncture is one Chinese treatment, which has been intensively researched on, challenged and corroborated by western doctors. The journal of American Association of Anatomist indicated that acupuncture points correspond to areas where connective tissues are thickest and which contains many nerve endings. Far from being a fleeting trend, acupuncture has become an accepted health care practice. It involves science intersecting with nature.

Electrotherapy is among the services, which offers holistic and integrated approach based on the intrinsic flow- and – energy balance theory of health and healing. It has proven to be a very effective treatment, especially when administered within one year after a person suffers a stroke. It is able to help improve blood circulation, speech, and motor facilities. A stoke is a brain damage cause by lack of blood flow to a portion of the brain. It results in permanent damage to the brain tissue- and in many cases permanent disability for the patient. In addition to physical consequences like speech disability and paralysis, stroke survivors often deal with the psychological effects, like feeling depressed, angry and frustrated at their inability to perform tasks that, before the stroke were easy or automatic.
The person’s general ability to take part in a rehabilitation program after the stroke is important consideration when decisions are being made about rehabilitation. Rehabilitation begins as soon as possible after a person is admitted to the hospital

Treatment of Childhood Eczema with aromatherapy

2011-07-07T01:14:00.000-07:00

Childhood Eczema is increasing and is becoming a common problem to school age children. According to National Eczema society of UK it is a common disease effecting children up to one fifth of all children in UK. The harshness of this disease can vary in different forms. This disease shows its effect on the skin of child and so the symptoms of this disease can also be judged from the inspection of the child’s skin. In its initial forms the skin is hot, itchy and dry while in more severe forms the skin becomes raw, broken and which also results in bleeding which looks very unpleasant and cause uncomfortable ness, sleeplessness to child but it is not infectious and it cannot spread to others just by touching.

The Aromatherapy treatment can reduce the effect of Eczema in child. The treatment of Eczema can be done with Aromatherapy by the application of Essential Oils on the child through massage but before applying these essential oils it is advisable better not to take risk and should consult from professional Aromatherapist rather than self prescribe this is to avoid any harm because these essential oils can cause harm to children if applied incorrectly. This has been proved by one experiment. The experiment was done to find a better, efficient and effective solution to Eczema. The experiment was that a group consisting of eight children was taken to test the application of Aromatherapy. These children were divided into two groups randomly in which first group received treatment of Aromatherapy in which the essential oils choose to massage the children skin were from among 36 commonly used essential oils. These Essential oils were German Chamomile, Thyme, spike, lavender, benzoin and Litsea cubeba. While another group of children received massage without essential oils. This was done for the period of eight weeks in which massage was given by the therapist once a week while for remaining times mother gave massage to their children. The treatments were evaluated day by day. Children from both groups showed improvement but there was no differences in the improvement of both the groups.

Massage in aromatherapy

2011-07-07T01:10:00.000-07:00

Aromatherapy is the holistic and traditional system of treatment which has been resulting proven from long time back. It is brought into action by application of Essential Oil in a mix of carrier oil to provide relief to patient from almost all diseases. It can give relaxation to a person from tension and stress of mind and body. When the highly concentrated Essential Oil in carrier oil is diluted and applied to patient body through techniques of massage then it provides the magical treatment to mind and body of patient. So to bring the magic of aromatherapy into action and to transform the theories into reality and facts proper massage is basic requirement. So some knowledge about massage is also essential.

What is Massage?
Massage is to touch the body with the intention of relieving the pain. The most important thing is to remember while giving a massage is let your instinct be your guide. You should have an aim to relief the body of patient from tension, stress and pain. So Massage should be given with purity of heart and honesty. Your body and mind should be free from tension and stress while giving a massage otherwise it is possible that you may transmit your tension and stress to receiver body. To cure most emotional and physical problems regular massage session are necessary which can bring dramatic changes to both mind and body. It is said that magic of massage is a gift because the ability to give a magical massage without training is a gift and some people are born with this gift. But those who are not born with this gift can extend their skills and learn this magic so that massage can become an integral part of their life.

How can one learn magic of massage?
When one is desirous of mastering the art and wishes to help someone feel better. Put your ego aside and listen to what the receiver body is telling you. Let your instincts guide your hands as you fill your being with love and allow your compassion to flow from you to the receiver. When you function with purely instinctual basis, you are automatically in touch with those magical forces that allow you to sense things which normally escape your awareness. A person giving massage to another person should also take care of following things like he should be free from any tension and stress. He should not be suffering from any disease. If this is so that the person giving massage to another person is suffering from cold hen there are possibilities that he will transfer his own problems to receiver body and receiver will be sicker. A physically and mentally sound person can only give effective massage if he knows the art of massage.

Aromatherapy

2011-07-07T01:05:00.000-07:00

What is Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the science of using fragrant essential oils from trees and plants, natural herbs to enhance a person’s health and his beauty. The field of aromatherapy is becoming famous because people are looking for a better solution to new days emerging diseases as an alternate to existing system of medicine in allopathic, ayurvedic etc. It is science and art of using herbs and essential oils from trees and plants to make use of their medicinal value. Aromatherapy is a practical, safe and inexpensive means of better health. In this method by which essential oils taken from natural aromatic plants, and herbs is taken in crushed form used to enhance the health of a person and also for the emotional well being of person.

Where the concept did came from?
Early Egyptians used this herbs and essential oils to purify their body for life after death in pharaohs. French Chemist Rene Maurice is credited with the origin of the term Aromatherapy. The story of the term Aromatherapy begins with him. It was accidentally this term came into existence. The story of the beginning of this term Aromatherapy is explained in following lines below:
While in the year 1920 he was working in his lab he burned his hand and then to get relief from this severe pain he plunged his arm in lavender essential oil that was the only cold substance around him at that time. This action healed his hand rapidly and here it gave birth to a new science. This French chemist devoted his remaining life in exploring the healing power of natural essential oils and medicinal values of herbs.

What are applications of Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is widely used in treatment. It is an accepted system of treatment in many countries. Some of applications of aromatherapy are as:
It can give immediate relief from severe pain as soon as the wounded or burned portion of a person body is brought in contact of cold of herbs and essential oils. Products like lavender are used to treat burn victims while scents are used to recover a person from anxiety and depression.

Essential Oils are high concentrated extracts of plants which are hundred times powerful than the plant itself and can be very efficiently used in treatment. Many types of essential oils are used for their smell only. Example: The scent from plant Eucalyptus is used to provide relief from problems like chest congestion.

Many essential oils are used for their anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory property. Tea tree oil is used to recover from ringworm and fungal infections etc.

Applications in Cancer Treatment

2010-08-03T21:44:00.000-07:00

Applications in Cancer Treatment

A cure for cancer exists through the use of yoga, a San Antonio, Texas, cancer specialist said during a seminar in Oklahoma City in the 1980s.

But physicians refused to acknowledge the cure, said Col. Hansa Raval, M.D., a pathologist with the United States Army. Dr. Raval said her work in cytotechnology _ a diagnostic branch of medicine designed to pinpoint early stages of cancer _ was fruitless until she began researching the use of non-conventional methods of treatment.

The specialist said she witnessed the use of Raja yoga and meditation cure crippling arthritis, headaches and even cancer.

And even though Raval offers proof, which she said was collected during two years of study at the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University in India, she has been dismissed by other members of the medical profession as a kook.

Yoga's success as a treatment method is due to another hypothesis Raval proposes that 98 percent of all cancer is psychosomatic.

This is not chanting or mantra reciting, the physician said. It's not based on scriptures. It's not a cult. It's not biofeedback. It's deeper than that. This is a full-proof method of meditation, a detailed understanding of what the soul is.

Raval maintains that medical schools belittle the study of non-conventional methods of cancer treatment in favor of conventional methods such as radiation, chemotherapy, and treatment through machines.'

Medical schools teach students that the human being is only a body. But the mind has the power to cure the body. By definition, psychosomatic means a combination of mind, or soul and body.

The soul creates the disease, but the body suffers. If the psyche creates the disease, the only way to cure it is through the psyche. It's a very simple formula: treating the seed of the problem.

Further, studies in parapsychology all point to the treatment of illness through treatment of the soul.

The World Spiritual University, which has branches in 30 countries, teaches peace and perfection for health and happiness through the use of Raja yoga. The university gained status as a non-governmental member of the United Nations and has offices at the U.N. building in New York.

Raja yoga teaches students to search their soul world for answers on where they came from and why the cancer entered their body. They learn what role religion, stress, family and lifestyle played in the cancer.

Yoga on the Internet

2010-08-03T21:38:00.000-07:00

Yoga on the Net

At one time it seemed that yoga was little more than a dated hippie fad, rather like the lava lamp. But now this ancient health system is back in vogue.

Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, and Julia Roberts and Sting are not shy about advocating the mental and physical benefits of the discipline.

It is cool to carry around a little purple mat and tie yourself up in knots in local gyms and draughty church halls. It seems yoga is everywhere, and nowhere is it more omnipresent than on the net.

Should you wish to learn more about Sting's views on the subject, for instance, you might care to read the in-depth interview available at the White Lotus website.

You'll find a glossily professional web page which features authoritative articles on the many different forms of yoga - and the debate about which is the best.

You can also access a shop selling books and videos, or click through selection of celebrity interviews.

Share the well-illustrated interview with Sting, in which he expresses regret at not having started yoga earlier. But he adds that, if anything, the exercise seems to be reversing the ageing process.

This view is echoed by fellow megastar Madonna. Indeed, the title song, Ray Of Light, in her best-selling album incorporates a traditional yoga chant.

If you are moved to discover more details, Roots And Wings, a 'yoga, bodywork and natural healing centre' will be happy to provide you with the original Sanskrit text of that chant.

Roots And Wings is largely geared to selling yoga products, but you'll also find articles, discussion groups and a search engine for locating those all important Sanskrit lyrics (just type in Madonna).

Another site, called Evolution, describes itself as an online yoga magazine, and although it can be a little graphic-heavy and slow, it's a snazzy and informative creation.

The visitor is offered enticements such as a free email newsletter, meditation advice, chants and even recipes.

Should you find Evolution's animated yoga girl icon annoyingly limber, you might be tempted to compete with her by practising a selection of yoga postures yourself.

Evolution allows you to call up these postures on your screen.

It seems that cyberspace is not yet the proper place to learn the subtleties of this ancient discipline: for that you'll still need to take a traditional class with a teacher.

12 Super Healing Foods

2010-07-22T19:32:00.000-07:00

1. Cherries
2. Guavas
3. Beans
4. Kiwifruit
5. Watercress

6. Spinach
7. Onions
8. Carrots
9. Cabbage
10. Broccoli
11. Kale
12. Dandelion

Tea you can have it hot or cold

2010-07-22T01:14:00.000-07:00

Tea you can have it hot or cold

History of tea

You can have it hot or cold, black or green, herbal or lemon; yes what we are talking about is tea. Tea is the most popular beverage worldwide. The discovery of tea was done in 2700bc by a Chinese emperor, also a scientist, Shen Nung. In the Indian and Japanese legend tea was supposedly discovered by a Buddhist missionary monk Daruma. Shen Nung had discovered tea when some leaves from the garden fell into his pot of boiling water resulting in a refreshing drink where as it is believed Daruma on being disappointed of himself for not being able to complete his nine year meditation had cut off his eyelids and thrown it on the ground from which originated the tea plant. It was the monkeys who were first trained to pick tea leaves.
Tea slowly gained popularity among the French and the Dutch, but due to its high cost remained a drink for the wealthy. With the passage of time and the increasing popularity different processes of brewing, preparing and drinking tea was evolved. Marquise de seven was the first to have mentioned the addition of milk to tea giving the drink a new dimension.
Tea was first taken to Europe by the Dutch in the 1600bc. In the 1700bc tea was first sold in a fashionable coffee house by Thomas. John Dorniman was the first to sell tea in nett weighed packets. The first European to write about tea was father Jasper De Cruz, in the year 1560, who tasted the drink at a missionary. The duchess of Bedford originated the custom of afternoon tea but the credit turning it into a pastime should be given to Queen Victoria.
Tea was originally grown in china and exported to Europe and other parts of the world. china emerged as the trader of tea . Due to the steep rise in demand and also to keep a check on the balance of trade the Europeans started looking for other places where tea could be grown .this search gave birth to the tea fields of India . Later Europe imported tea from India followed by Ceylon.
The history of tea also enhances our general knowledge. When we move back in time, we learn that the practice of tipping was developed in the tea gardens of England where a small wooden locked box labeled tips (to insure prompt service) was kept for its customers. Customers came and went by, years and centuries passed by, only to take to new heights the refreshing drink called Tea.

Dieting and Diabetes

2010-07-22T01:09:00.000-07:00

Dieting and Diabetes

Very few people realize the profound effect that weight has on diabetes. Even instances of gestational diabetes are much greater in patients that are overweight than in those that are not. Type 2, or adult onset diabetes is more commonly found in overweight people than those that are within their 'ideal' weight ranges. In fact, almost 90% of those with Type 2 diabetes are overweight. If you are suffering from Type 2 diabetes, the best gift you could possibly give yourself just might be the gift of getting your weight under control.

Among those that suffer from Type 2 diabetes almost 40% have high blood pressure, which is another condition that is believed to be exacerbated by excess weight. Being overweight might also lead to a condition known as insulin resistance in which the body no longer responds to the insulin that is needed to assist the body in using sugar and glucose as fuel on a cellular level.

There are some things you can do to help yourself out if you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or labeled at risk for this devastating condition. First of all, take off the pounds. I know this is much easier said than done. Dieting is never easy and rarely fun for the average person. However, if you do not begin to take drastic steps toward procuring the best possible health for yourself you may not be able to enjoy the quality of life you had planned for your golden years. Let your condition be your motivation and make plans to enjoy watching your grandchildren and great grandchildren graduate college.

Fight it standing up. Don't sit down and let Diabetes control you. Stand up and take control of your body back. This is a fight to the finish and if you let it, diabetes will be your end. If you fight it standing up, lose the weight, get out there and exercise, listen to the doctor's orders and follow them. Find the strength within you to battle this disease head on. You'll be amazed at what happens when you decide to stand up and fight for your health.

Get active. Find activities that you enjoy and get out there and do them. Don't make those activities passive activities either. Even if it's just going out to play shuffleboard everyday get out there and play. Enjoy your time in the sun. Pick flowers with the little ones. Take up golf. Do whatever it takes to get up and moving each and every day in order to remember why you want to live forever in the first place.

Watch what you eat. Garbage in, garbage out, right? You have strict dietary requirements once you've been diagnosed with diabetes. This means that you absolutely must follow your dietary restrictions. Learn to live within those limits in order to live and enjoy life to the fullest you can. The amazing thing is that there are all kinds of foods available that are friendly to those with diabetes that weren't around just a few short years ago. It is quite possible to live and eat quite nicely with diabetes if you stick to your plan. The most important thing about dieting with diabetes is that you never lose sight of how crucial it is to do so

3 Hour Dieting

2010-07-22T00:55:00.000-07:00

3 Hour Dieting

When it comes to the world of dieting you will find that there are many diet, weight loss, and fitness plans on the market. It takes years for some to become a contender and others remain a best-kept secret of sorts. One such 'best kept' secret would be the 3 Hour Diet that was designed by Jorge Cruise. I am sure that there are many reading along and chuckling under your breath that there is no way one can lose weight by eating every three hours however the science behind the theory is fairly common and Jorge Cruise is a mainstay in the fitness industry.

The long and short of this diet operates with the knowledge that if you do not feed your body accurately and regularly your body will go into what is called 'starvation mode'. In this mode your body holds onto the fat rather than burning it up and consuming it for use. This means that your body is burning muscle rather than fat to take the energy it needs in order to function.

With the 3 Hour Diet you will not feel hungry all the time, in fact, there are many who claim they are constantly setting alarms and reminding themselves to eat. You will also learn the proper foods to eat in order to achieve the best possible results. The key is in learning which foods are right for you when dieting with this plan. You can purchase the book The 3-Hour Diet by Jorge Cruise and you can sign up online for more information about the weight plan itself and how to incorporate it into your busy routine.

I do recommend purchasing the book if you are seriously considering this as your method of dieting as there are many wonderful hints, tips, and tricks that are mentioned in the book to help you keep things going no matter how busy and hectic your lifestyle may be. One thing you need to keep in mind is that dieting with a program such as this is no small commitment. You need to stick to the timetable as much as possible in order to achieve the results this plan is famous for. If you aren't willing to eat every three hours then this plan really may not be the plan for you.

Otherwise, if this is something you would be interested in, I highly recommend it. There are special considerations based on the amount you weight currently and the amount of weight you are hoping to lose. It is best if you are honest throughout the process in order to achieve the best possible and most immediate results. The claim is that you can lose as many as 10 pounds in the first two weeks and there are those that have claimed to do just that over and over again. This is a diet that even many celebrities endorse for quick and immediate results.

The good and the bad about 3 hour dieting is that it is effective but takes a very real commitment on the part of the one that is dieting. This diet is one that is taking the world by storm. If you haven't heard of it before now, please take the time to check it out and see if this is something you could incorporate into your life. The results that have been reported as a result of this diet as nothing short of phenomenal. If there were one diet I would recommend above others for those who hate feeling hungry, it would be this diet.

CEREBRAL PALSY

2010-07-19T07:14:00.000-07:00

CEREBRAL PALSY

It is a non progressive neuromuscular disorder causing mild to severe disabilities throughout life.This condition is manifested as a group of persisting qualitative motor disorders which appear in young children due to damage to the brain during delivery or due to some pathological conditions in the intrauterine life.The neuroligical problems are multiple but non progressive in nature.Approximately 2 per 100 live birth is having this problem.This disease is having no hereditary tendency.

Causes of cerebral palsy:

1) Injury to the brain during delivery.

2) As a complication of forceps delivery.

3) Lack of oxygen supply to the baby during delivery.

4) Infections during delivery.

Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy:--

The signs and symptoms may not be similar in all babies affected.Depending upon the damage to the brain there may be mild to severe lesions.

Mild cases:- 20% children will have mild disability.

Moderate cases:-50% cases are having moderate disability.The affected children require self help for assisting their impaired ambulation capacity.

Severe cases:-About 30% of the affected children are totally incapacited and bedridden and they allways need care from others.

Abnormal findings in cerebral palsy:-

1, Abnormal neonatal reflexes.

2, Stiffness of all muscles with awkward motion.
3, Extention of extremities on vertical suspension of the infant.

4, Scissoring of the lower limbs due to spasm of the adductor muscles of the thigh.

5, In severe cases the back bend backwards like and arch.

6, May have total or partial paralysis.

7, Arrest of neurological and behavioral developement.

8, Swallowing may be difficult in some cases.

9, Drooling of saliva.

10, Mild to severe mental retardations.

11, Abnormal movements are seen in some cases.

12, Tremors with typical movements.

13, If cerebellum is affected there will be loss of muscle tone with difficulty in walking.

14, Complete or partial loss of hearing.

15, Speech may be affected.

16, Squint and other visual problems may be associated.

17, Convulsions may be seen in some children.

Cerebral palsy is diagnosed by detailed clinical examination and by eliminating other similar diseases like brain tumour, progressive atrophy ect.All investigations like CT scan,MRI and routine investigations are needed to ruleout other diseases.

Management of cerebral palsy:--

General management:

This includes proper nutrition and personal care. Symptomatic medicines are needed to reduce convulsions and muscle stiffness. Diazepam can reduce spasticity and athetosis.
Dantrolene sodium helps to relax skeletal muscles.

Physiotherapy:

Here massage,exercise, hydrotherapy and ect are needed.Special training is given to train walking,swallowing and talking.The affected children are also trained to hold articles for routine activities.

Rehabilitation:

Moral and social support should be given to these children.They should be send to special schools where special training can be given by trained staff.Mentally retarded children need special training.Depending up on the disabitity special instruments and machines are given for locomotion and to assist their daytoday activities.

Occupational therapy:

This is given by occupational therapists.They train the disabled people to do some suitable works so that these people can have their own income.

HERNIA Symptom

2010-07-19T06:59:00.000-07:00

HERNIA

Introduction

Hernia is an abnormal protrusion of internal organs through an abnormal opening in the wall of the cavity.A combination of increased pressure inside the body with weakness in the wall is responsible for this condition.In this condition internal organs or parts of organs are protruded out forming a swelling which will increase the size with coughing and lifting weight,and while passing stool and urine.In lying down position the swelling goes inside except in strangulated and irreducible hernia.

Causes:-

1, Weakness in the body wall:--

a) Congenital weakness.

b) Acquired weakness due to injuries,wasting of muscles,suppurative lesions in the wall and presence of weak natural openings,obesity,lack of exercise,repeated pregnancy.

c) Surgical operation with improper suturing or sepsis of operated site.

2) Increased pressure inside the body.

a) Chronic constipation.

b) Recurrent cough.

c) Weight lifting.

d) Stricture of urethra.

Common sites for hernia:--

Hernia can occure anywhere in the body.However there are some common sites for hernia.Due to the presence of hard bony covering chest wall is normally not affected.Hernia in the lower back is also rare due to spine and back muscles and tough ligaments and sheeths.The common site for hernia is abdominal wall.Compared to other parts the abdominal wall is weak due to the presence of some natural orifices.There are some areas wherein the abdominal muscles are weaker and thin and all these factors make a chance for herniation.The common sites for hernia are following.

a) Inguinal hernia:

Here the abdominal contents protrude through the inguinal canal (passage in the lower abdominal wall just above the inguinal ligament.It is seen on either side).This type is common in males.Initially the swelling comes only while straining and goes back while lying down. Later the large portion of intestine may come out which may not go back easily.

b) Femoral hernia:

This type of hernia is more in females.Here the abdominal contents pass through the femoral canal which is seen just below the junction between the thigh and lower abdominal wall(Inside the femoral triangle).The contents pass downwards and comes out through saphenous opening in the thigh and forms a swelling under the skin.

c) Umbilical hernia:

This is common in children.The umbilicus is the weaker part of the abdomen.The contents of the abdomen may protrude as a bulb like swelling while crying and defecating.

d) Incisional hernia:

These hernias are seen in operated sites. Due to improper suturing or sepsis the operated site becomes weak resulting in hernia.

e) Epigastric hernia:

Here the hearniation occures in the epigastrium. It is a rare type.

f) Lumbar hernia:

Here the hernia appear in the lumbar area on either side of the lumbar spine(in the lumbar triangle).This is also a rare type.

g) Obturator hernia:

This is a rare type of hernia. Here the contents pass through obturator foramen in the pelvic bone.

Complications of hernia:--

1) Strangulation:

If the hernial orifice is narrow the abdominal contents may not go back easily, and later the blood flow to the herniated tissues may be blocked due to constricition.This can cause death of protruded intestine.

2) Intestinal obstruction:

This occures when the whole portion of the intestine is protruded in to the hernial sac. The narrow hernial orifice will block the passage of bowels.

3) Infection and peritonitis:

If there is strangulation with death of a portion of intestine there will be spread of infection to the abdomen resulting in peritonitis.

Treatment of hernia:--

Initial treatment: In the initial stages of hernia the following steps may be useful

1) Use of hernia belt:

Special types of hernia belts are available for each type of heania.This will prevent the protrusion and will reduce pain.

2) Constipation,recurrent cough,urinary obstruction ect should be treated.

3) Fat reduction will increase the strength of abdominal wall.

4) Abdominal exercises to increase the muscle tone.

5) Take plenty of leafy vegetables, fruits and fibrous diet for easy bowel movements.

6) Try other systems like Homoeopathy,Herbal medicine and ect

If no relief by the above steps consult a general surgeon for surgical management.

Surgical treatment.

The following operations are done depending up on the type and nature of hernia.

1) Hertniotomy : In this operation the contents of hernial sac is pushed in to the abdomen and neck of the sac is ligated with transfixion ligature and the sac is cut off.

2) Herniorrhaphy: Here along with herniotomy the posterior wall is repaired.

3) Hernioplasty: This operation is done if herniotomy is not possible due to wide neck of the sac.Here the repair is done with the healp of non absorbable materials like tantalum gauze,polypropylene mesh or stainless steel mesh.

All Info About D Vitamins

2010-06-27T20:17:00.000-07:00

A Guide to the D Vitamin

The D vitamin is the only vitamin that is not obtained from foods that are consumed. Instead, the D vitamin is actually obtained by sunlight on the skin. There has been a lot of media coverage about the dangers of getting too much sun but it is essential that the skin is exposed to sunlight to obtain the recommended daily allowance of the D vitamin. In reality, the amount of time that a person has to spend in the sun to receive a sufficient dose of the D vitamin is extremely small and just a few minutes a day will be sufficient and not have any adverse effects from the amount of ultra-violet light received.

The most important function of the D vitamin is to help control how much calcium is absorbed from food. The majority of the calcium is used to build strong teeth and bones but it is also needed to send messages along the nerves and to help muscles, such as the heart muscles, to contract. It is the D vitamin that ensures that there is always sufficient calcium in the blood to perform these tasks. Other functions that require the D vitamin relate to the immune system and it is believed that it is also a contributing factor in reducing the risk of contracting cancer and, in particular, colon cancer.

The variant of the D vitamin that is formed under the skin is known as vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol. This D vitamin is created when the ultraviolet in the sunlight reacts with a type of cholesterol that is found under the skin naturally. The D3 is converted into a more active form of the d vitamin in the liver and is then diverted to where it is needed the most. Some of the D vitamin remains in the liver and kidneys to help reabsorb the calcium from the blood. The rest of the D vitamin is dispersed to the bones to help them retain their calcium and the intestines to aid absorption of calcium from food.

Even though the majority of the D vitamin is formed through the exposure of the skin to sunlight there are some foods that do contain some of the vitamin naturally. This form of the D vitamin is known as vitamin D2, or ergocalciferol. This is used in the same way as the other D vitamins and is the type used to create the majority of D vitamin supplements.

Information for Vitamin C

2010-06-27T20:14:00.000-07:00

A Guide to the C Vitamin

The c vitamin has got to be the most widely known vitamin these days. It is not surprising because the body needs c vitamin for over 300 functions. In fact, the c vitamin has been proved to help protect against heart disease, cancer and other serious illnesses. Without the c vitamin the body would not be able to heal itself either. This is because the c vitamin is vital for the formation of collagen. Whenever a person has a cut or an injury it is the collagen that helps repair the damage and without sufficient c vitamin this would be almost impossible. Collagen has a multitude of functions in the body, including keeping the organs in place, and it would not be able to do this without sufficient c vitamin.

The c vitamin is also an antioxidant for the body and helps other vitamins and minerals to be absorbed better. Folic acid and iron, for example, need the c vitamin to maximise their usefulness. The more c vitamin that the body has, the better its defence against colds and other common ailments and the c vitamin may not prevent a person catching a virus but it does help speed up the recovery process.

There is c vitamin in almost every fruit and vegetable but some have far higher c vitamin content than others. Cranberries and melons have high c vitamin content. In fact, tropical fruits have the highest c vitamin amounts of all fruit. Hot peppers are amongst the richest sources of the c vitamin when it comes to vegetables. The hotter the pepper, the higher its c vitamin content is. Unfortunately, the c vitamin is water soluble so many vegetables lose their effectiveness as a c vitamin provider if they are boiled for a long time. Steaming or quick stir frying vegetables ensures that more of their c vitamin content is retained. The recommended daily amount of the c vitamin is easily obtained from eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day if they are consumed raw or cooked quickly.

C vitamin supplements are extremely useful to ensure that people obtain sufficient c vitamin. However, with a balanced diet the amount of c vitamin the body receives is likely to be sufficient. However, if a person begins feeling tired or lethargic then a c vitamin supplement will help overcome this. There is no danger of having too much c vitamin as the body simply excretes the excess.

All B Vitamins Informations

2010-06-27T20:07:00.000-07:00

The Different Types of B Vitamins

There are a large number of B vitamins that are needed to keep all of the body functions performing properly. All of the B vitamins are essential for a number of different processes. Without sufficient B vitamins the blood supply would not be healthy and this leads to a variety of illnesses and diseases. The brain needs B vitamins to function correctly and the heart also needs B vitamins to stay healthy and prevent heart disease and food is broken down into the various nutrients by B vitamins. In fact, just about every organ and process within the body requires at least one form of the B vitamin.

Thiamin, or B1, is the B vitamin that the body needs to keep all of its cells, especially the nerves, functioning correctly. It is especially important for memory and general mental health and is one of the B vitamins that is required to convert food into energy.

Riboflavin, or B2, is the B vitamin that is essential for releasing the enrgy from food that has been consumed. Without this B vitamin the body cannot grow or develop properly as red blood cells will not be as healthy as they should be.

Niacin, or B3, is the B vitamin that is involved in over fifty processes, ranging from detoxifying chemicals to making hormones and releasing energy from food.

Pantothenic acid, or B5,works with several other B vitamins for a number of essential processes including breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into energy and is also the B vitamin that is needed to form vitamin D, a variety of hormones, and red blood cells.

Pyridoxine, or B6, is the B vitamin that is largely responsible for redistributing the amino acids to create over five thousand proteins that are needed by the body and is also one of the B vitamins needed to form various enzymes.

Biotin, or B7, is one of the B vitamins that are involved in a number of processes within the body, including the breaking down of fats, carbohydrates and proteins into useable energy forms.

Folic acid, or B9, is the essential B vitamin for aiding in cell growth and division, especially during pregnancy. This B vitamin is also necessary to make natural chemicals which control the appetite, moods and quality of sleep. It is also the best B vitamin for helping lower the chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke by keeping the arteries open.

Cobalamin, or B12, is one of the B vitamins that is important in the process of converting the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into energy. This B vitamin is also vital in forming the protective covering of nerve cells and to keep red blood cells healthy, and help prevent heart disease.

All About Vitamin A

2010-06-27T20:02:00.000-07:00

All About Vitamin A

Vitamin A was given the first letter of the alphabet for a name because it was the first vitamin to be discovered. It was found that vitamin A has a large number of uses in the body including keeping eyes healthy, aiding cell growth and also helping boost the immune system. However, vitamin A is not only absorbed directly but it is also created by the body by converting beta carotene into vitamin A.

Vitamin A itself is found in a number of foods such as eggs, milk, liver and meat. Beta carotene that the body can convert into vitamin A is found in many fruits and vegetables, especially the red, orange and green coloured ones. The most important point to remember that consuming too much pure vitamin A can be toxic. It is essential not to exceed the recommended daily allowance for vitamin A. The actual recommended allowance of vitamin A varies depending on a person’s age, sex and other factors. While the actual amount of vitamin A consumed may be toxic if the recommended daily allowance is exceeded, there is a far higher limit to how much beta carotene can be consumed. Therefore it is advisable to concentrate on obtaining the greatest amount of beta carotene which the body can then convert to vitamin A, rather than consuming vast quantities of pure vitamin A rich foods.

Many people will remember being told that eating lots of carrots helps you to see in the dark and that is down to the vitamin A that is produced from the high levels of beta carotene that are found in the vegetables. Other foods which have high levels of beta carotene that can be converted to vitamin A include tomatoes and dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach. Beta carotene is not only used to form vitamin A, but it is also a powerful antioxidant in itself. None of the beta carotene that is absorbed is wasted as any excess after conversion to vitamin A has taken place is used to fight the harmful free radicals within the body. Vitamin A also helps fight infections and illnesses by helping tissues that line various parts of the body, including the eyes, mouth, nose, throat and lungs, to grow and also to repair them if they are damaged to prevent infection. Children also need plenty of vitamin A to help their bones and teeth to develop properly.

Health tips for the body that seemed nailed for Fatigue

2010-06-26T22:27:00.000-07:00

Health tips for the body that seemed nailed for Fatigue

Often we feel tired or fatigue, so that the bone joints as if we felt like nailing with steel nails. Some causes of this case is

1. Because our body is very tired because of accelerated and used continuously without break, whereas our
    body needs adequate rest in proportion energy emitted when working hard.
2. Circulatory substandard or even not at all smooth
3. Circulation of Chi (Power) who are not fluent

For the problems I mentioned above I have two solutions that I hope can help you are:

1. Boil the water until almost boiling, put in a glass bottles ,open your shirt and Cover with a muslin cloth or
    anything like gloves, then ask someone to get your back-iron or region like nailing earlier. Then feel, as if
    hot water had been removed the entire nail stuck to the back of your
2. Take a bath of warm water near the hot (with heater) for about half an hour or 40 minutes and feel the
    freshness of your blood flowing inside

Health Tips Hope this helps you remove your tired

Tip Kesehatan (cara Mencegah mabuk perjalanan)

2010-06-26T22:03:00.000-07:00

Ada beberapa tips yang bisa digunakan untuk mencegah agar perjalanan tidak terganggu karena mabuk perjalanan, tips itu antara lain :

1. Usapkan Tembakau (Tobacco) di perut kira-kira 15 menit sebelum berangkat
2. Makanlah ketela bakar kira-kira 1/2 sampai 1 potong, sebelum berangkat dan siapkanlah 2 atau 3 potong
untuk pulangnya atau
3. Minumlah Antimo (Obat Anti Mabuk) sebelum melakukan perjalanan dan atau
4. Minumlah Travel Sickness Tablets yang terakhir pilihan paling mudah
5. Gunakan Triptone Tablets for Travel Sickness
Semoga 3 tips di atas bisa membantu anda melanjutkan perjalanan dengan tidak diganggu mabuk perjalanan

7 Diet Secrets of the Stars

2010-06-09T23:11:00.000-07:00

7 Diet Secrets of the Stars

Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never cease to fascinate us with their larger than life presence. The truth is, it takes a lot of effort to look the way they do, and being the public figures that they are, they cannot afford to slack off when it comes to taking care of their physical appearances. Their livelihood largely depends on how they look. Aside from the clothes, the hair and the makeup, celebrities have to take good care of their bodies.

So it is no surprise that these stars have their own secrets when it comes to staying fit and gorgeous. Their health agenda can range from extreme workouts to well-planned meals. Who doesn't want to know their secrets in staying absolutely sexy? Here are some of the diet secrets of seven women celebrities.

1. Jennifer Aniston
The star of the phenomenal television show Friends not only mesmerized audiences with her adorable comic sense and her famous hairstyle, she was also known for having one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, as she appeared in countless magazine covers. To stay trim, Jennifer follows the 40:30:30 diet method. The diet consists of:

40% Low glycemic carbohydrates
-Foods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, legumes

30% lean proteins
-Tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, beef and low fat dairy products

30% essential fats
-nuts and seeds, fish and olive oils

It is essential that every meal should contain macronutrients to attain the balance of hormones and maximum weight loss.

2. Kate Hudson
The gorgeous daughter of actress Goldie Hawn gained 60 pounds during her pregnancy, which she needed to shed quickly before commencing on her next film. From her previous eating plan, she switched to a higher protein diet. She consumed high protein meals in smaller portions, and she combined this diet with an exercise program that includes weight training and cardiovascular workouts. After getting a lot of flak because of her post-pregnancy figure, Kate removed all that baby weight in only four months and has gained abdominal muscles that gained the envy of many in Hollywood.

3. Oprah Winfrey
As one of the most successful talk-show hosts in the world, there is no question that Oprah needs to maintain her physical appearance for her millions of audiences. Known as one of those celebrities who are constantly battling weight gain, she has recently toned up her figure and has never looked figure in age 50 by combining a regular exercise regime and diet plan. Oprah works out five days a week, spending 30 minutes on the threadmill and doing free weights. Her eating plan consists of legumes, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables, chicken and dairy products that are lowfat. She limits her consumption of white sugar and flour. Oprah also credits her trim figure to her habit of not eating anything after seven in the evening.

4. Gwyneth Paltrow
A lot of people may find it hard to believe that the perpetually slim Academy award-winning actress actually needs to diet. Gwyneth actually follows a healthy eating plan that resembles Oprah's, avoiding sugar and white flour. She usually follows a macrobiotic diet, eating foods like vegetables, brown rice, and lean meat. She also eliminated dairy from her diet, and does yoga everyday.

5. Madonna
The pop star known as the Material Girl has always flaunted a body that is to die for, and has become a true fitness paragon over the years. She keeps herself in tip-top shape by having Ashtanga Yoga, and follows a strict diet that mostly shuns junk foods. She adopted a macrobiotic eating plan that includes organic foods rich in lean protein.

6. Claudia Schiffer
The bodacious German supermodel eats salad and steamed vegetables for dinner and eats only fruits before the afternoon. While on locations, she prefers to eat black grapes and drinks tomato juice and herbal tea.

7. Christie Brinkley
Long-time supermodel maintains her all-American good looks by being a vegetarian. She does not keep junk foods of any kind inside her home to make sure that she does not eat them when cravings occur. She snacks on sweet potatoes in place of candy bars, and she adopts a liquid juice diet when she needs to slim down fast.

Celebrities are just like ordinary people. They need to maintain their figures just like anyone else, and there is more pressure on their part since they are constantly in the public eye. Ordinary folks can have celebrity-like bodies, too, and by following these diet and fitness plans, they can also look like red-carpet worthy.

Diet can cure Mesothelioma Cancer

2010-05-25T22:59:00.000-07:00

Good nutrition plays an important role in cancer prevention. Although mesothelioma cancer is not caused by malnutrition, improve nutrition with a diet rich in antioxidant cancer Asbestosis mesothelioma may allow the patient to better fight cancer, as well as reduce the symptoms and treatment side effects. Although several other causes of malignant mesothelioma has been determined, the main cause is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a natural mineral used in some military and industrial applications throughout the 20th century. Symptoms usually do not become apparent until 50 years after primary exposure. Unfortunately, cancer is usually diagnosed at later stages when treatment options limited. One of the most frequent side effects of mesothelioma and cancer treatment is nausea. There are a number of changes in nutrition that can be made to help this problem. Dry foods like crackers and toast can soothe stomach pain and bland food to help with the nausea and acid reflux problems. Dark green leafy vegetables can also be useful when treating mesothelioma, because they are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help fight cancer. Dark green leafy contain antioxidants and phytochemicals, which is a powerful enzyme that helps rid the body from cancer-causing agents (carcinogens) and blocks the enzyme known to activate carcinogens. Mesothelioma patients could also benefit from cancer-fighting nutrients found in berries. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, strawberries and loganberries known to contain cancer-fighting phytonutrients such as anthocyanins, ellagic acid, pterostilbene and resveratrol. In fact, the berry extracts of six species were tested in a laboratory study to determine whether they can prevent the growth and proliferation of various types of cancer cells. Each type of berry is found to have a unique combination of phytonutrients and extracts from all of that kill cancer cells. Furthermore, garlic produces a chemical called allicin that can be beneficial for patients with mesothelioma. Garlic seems to have the greatest affect on stomach cancer and prostate cancer in men, but Influence has been noted in all types of cancer and different carcinogens.

Rosemary Herbal Medicine

2010-05-25T01:14:00.000-07:00

Rosemary

Rosemary is a relative to the mint family and the name is derived from its Latin origin to mean "dew of the sea." Rosemary is very common in Mediterranean cuisine and has somewhat of a bitter astringent taste to it. While that is true it compliments oily foods very nicely. A tisane can be made from the Rosemary leaves and that is also very popular when cooking.

First it is burned and then added to a BBQ to flavor various foods. Sage, unlike many other herbs has a high nutritional value to it and is rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin B-6 and is more nutritional in its dried form rather than fresh. Rosemary should be harvested just as you are going to use it because it truly loses its flavor once dried. Gardner's swear that if you plant some Rosemary plants in and around your garden, the Rosemary will fend off moths, beetles, and carrot flies.

Older Europeans loved Rosemary and believed that it improved memory and also used it as a symbol of remembrance and was often tossed into fresh graves before they were buried over. Traditionally it has been said that Rosemary, left untrimmed, would grow for thirty three years where it will reach the height of Christ when he was crucified. Many would also place sprigs of Rosemary underneath their pillows to ward of evil and nightmares. Often the wood that comes from the stems of the Rosemary plant was used to make musical instruments. Remember that people back then liked to utilize every piece of something as not to waste. Today, many wreaths are made from Rosemary as a symbol of remembrance.

Today, Rosemary is still used for many things besides cooking as it is in potpourris, air fresheners, shampoos, and cosmetics. There has also been scientific evidence that Rosemary works very well as a memory stimulant. Rosemary has also shown some cancer prevention properties in animals. But further Rosemary has shown a strong relationship in relaxing muscles, and to soothe stomach upset as well as menstrual cramps. The main thing to remember when using Rosemary for this purpose is that if you use too much it can actually cause a counter effect.

When made into a tea it is ingested for calming nerves and anxiety and as an antiseptic. Rosemary when used as a tea many people find to taste very good. Making the tea from Rosemary is quite simple actually, just pour boiling water over the leaves and steep for 10-15 minutes. A little sugar can be added by you should not add any cream. A few sprigs can be added to oils and vinegars to flavor the products which add a nice taste for cooking.

When used cosmetically it can lighten and tone human hair and when mixed with equal parts of shampoo it has been known to strengthen hair too. It also makes for a nice additive in hot bath water. Rosemary is still used quite commonly today however more so for cooking than anything else.

Popularity of Dental Insurance

2010-05-25T01:11:00.000-07:00

Popularity of Dental Insurance

The benefits of dental insurance coverage have been further stressed upon by the popular icons on the television, who always seem to have flashing white flawless teeth. These teeth are a result of care, expensive dental care and thus need for expensive group dental insurance plans provided by insurance companies that reducing in number by the day.

Group dental insurance plans have been growing rapidly placed in the niche market of employee benefit programs. A few years back, dental insurance was a non-descript part of employee benefit programs and very simple to plan and execute. Most plans used were for full coverage of preventive care and cleaning, 80% coverage for basic restoration and 50% coverage for major restorative services like crowns and bridges. Despite advice many employees never visited their dentists resulting in the overall cost of insurance being low and stable compared to general health benefit plans which rose year after year. For many years dental insurance was a simple rider for employers who took it major plans from big insurance companies.

The last few years saw a spurt in television advertising and as the smiles brightened on the idiot box, the importance of whiter smiles and straighter teeth became apparent and people started taking more interest in dental care. This in turn saw a spurt in rise of dental insurance premiums almost at the rate of 7-10% a year. This rate is significant and big employers started looking at it with a bigger eye. This tells on the bottom-line of the company since the employee benefit expenses are going up due to this rise. The dental insurance costs about 10% of the total employee benefits for a corporate today. So the rise in premium year after year, pushes the total employee benefit expenses 1% higher year after year.

"Employers aren't paying that much attention yet, but considering the way dental plans are evolving, they should," says Donald S. Mayes, dental plan auditor and consultant from Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Dental Insurance plans, as a part of employment package have also increased in popularity. So big companies, to recruit and retain their employees cannot do away with these plans; at the same time have to watch the cost going upward. A Catch 22 decision is awaited.

Dental Insurance Insurance For Your Dent

2010-05-25T01:07:00.000-07:00

Dental Insurance

Does one need Dental Insurance? This question is asked by us in parlance with any kind of insurance. Well, insurance is a tool that offsets financial losses due to accidents or incidents or unforeseen circumstances. With this in view, insurance is always advocated but if one is young and healthy and doesn’t need to visit a dentist more than twice a year, dental insurance will not be a requirement, since the premium for such insurance may be more than the annual tooth maintenance bill.

People with a turbulent dental history are advised to purchase dental insurance or join a discounted dental plan for the simple reason that dental bills can turn out to be very steep. Millions of Americans are undergoing root canal and cavity procedures despite the fluoride in drinking water. Dental health in the USA has not been of very high standard over the decades. Dental health depends upon a variety of factors including dental hygiene, stress, personal eating habits, nutrition etc.

The programs of dental coverage available are Indemnity Plans, Preferred Provider Plans, HMO Plans and Discount Plans

Dental Indemnity Insurance Plans

These are normal, traditional insurance coverage plans where you get a percentage of your dental bills covered for a monthly fee or premium. Normally a indemnity plan covers 100% of preventive services, 80% of restoration services and 50% of major treatment like orthodontics.

Dental Preferred Provider Plans

These plans cost an average of $40 per month and give you highly discounted rates of dental procedures within the specified network. A few benefits are available outside the network also. These plans are regulated by state insurance departments and fall in the insurance category.

HMO Dental Insurance

These insurance plans are also known as capitation plans. They operate like Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO). These are also regulated by state insurance department and cost between $20-$40 a month.

Dental Discount Plans

Discount dental plans are like clubs where you get the best deals when you show your membership card. These are again network based. They give best value to individual and family memberships. This membership is only purchasing a discounted access to a network dentist and is not considered insurance.

What Is Schizophrenia (a little info about Schizophrenia )

2010-05-25T00:57:00.000-07:00

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality. It most commonly manifests as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking with significant social or occupational dysfunction. Onset of symptoms typically occurs in young adulthood, with around 0.4–0.6% of the population affected. Diagnosis is based on the patient's self-reported experiences and observed behavior. No laboratory test for schizophrenia currently exists.

Studies suggest that genetics, early environment, neurobiology, psychological and social processes are important contributory factors; some recreational and prescription drugs appear to cause or worsen symptoms. Current psychiatric research is focused on the role of neurobiology, but no single organic cause has been found. As a result of the many possible combinations of symptoms, there is debate about whether the diagnosis represents a single disorder or a number of discrete syndromes. Despite the etymology of the term from the Greek roots skhizein and phrēn,schizophrenia does not imply a "split mind" and it is not the same as dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder or split personality), a condition with which it is often confused in public perception.
Increased dopamine activity in the mesolimbic pathway of the brain is consistently found in schizophrenic individuals. The mainstay of treatment is antipsychotic medication; this type of drug primarily works by suppressing dopamine activity. Dosages of antipsychotics are generally lower than in the early decades of their use. Psychotherapy, and vocational and social rehabilitation are also important. In more serious cases—where there is risk to self and others—involuntary hospitalization may be necessary, although hospital stays are less frequent and for shorter periods than they were in previous times.

The disorder is thought to mainly affect cognition, but it also usually contributes to chronic problems with behavior and emotion. People with schizophrenia are likely to have additional (comorbid) conditions, including major depression and anxiety disorders;the lifetime occurrence of substance abuse is around 40%. Social problems, such as long-term unemployment, poverty and homelessness, are common. Furthermore, the average life expectancy of people with the disorder is 10 to 12 years less than those without, due to increased physical health problems and a higher suicide rate ( about 5% )

Foods Containing Folic Acid

2010-05-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

Foods Containing Folic Acid
Folic acid. Perhaps the word you've heard. Yes, folic acid is one type of vitamin B

needed by the body for the formation of new cells. In our bodies, which have consumed folic acid will be stored in the liver as a reserve.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), the adult body takes 400 micrograms of folic acid each day. While in pregnant women folic acid intake of 800 micrograms required / day. Do not deem trivial, if the body of folic acid deficiency can cause birth defects in babies. Such as neural tube defects and abnormality of the brain and spinal marrow. Folic acid is relatively easy to obtain because of is availablein green vegetables and fruits. Like:

* Eggs

Folic acid found in eggs is located in the egg white. In duck egg folic acid content of 14.85 mcg/l00g not much different from chicken egg white which reached 14.67 mcg/l00g.

* Nuts

Nuts have long been known source of protein is also rich in fiber and nutrients such as minerals. B vitamins, complex carbohydrates. Typically, nuts contain 8-17% protein, 100 g and 100 g of iron, calcium.

* Broccoli

This is one vegetable that is still classified as a family with a nutritious cruciferae-cruciferae able to accelerate the healing process for those who just suffered from severe pain. Moreover, broccoli is also pointed out can prevent and inhibit the growth of cancer cells is a scourge for many people.

* Spinach

In the two have tied spinach folate less than 200 micrograms.

* Avocado

Until now, avocados are believed to be consumed as an antidote to flu symptoms. The content of vitamin E was able to neutralize free radicals and reduce the risk of infection, while its B vitamins help produce antibodies naturally. The content of omega-6, essential fatty acids in avocado, is also useful to relieve inflammation. Several studies have shown this fruit can increase the immune system.

* Citrus

Besides known as a source of vitamin C, fruit round, this one is also a potential source of folic acid. Even from a citrus fruit 20% of daily folate needs can be met. Not quite up there, an orange can increase folate levels and levels of toxins in the blood vessels had decreased.

* Strawberries

Although expensive, the fruit is used as a symbol of love in ancient Greece was quite enthused the public. Eight strawberries or 1 cup cut strawberries contains only 50 calories and contain no cholesterol or saturated fatty acids. This is equivalent to 7.5 percent of the daily requirement of folic acid for pregnant women. No wonder if the strawberries into a snack alternative or complement to a healthy diet

* Heart of cows

In addition to beef liver contain folic acid also contains vitamin A which is quite high. Unfortunately, those who are pregnant diajurkan not consume beef liver because it can cause disorders in pregnancy. But not to worry, those who consume beef liver can replace them with the milk.

* Wheat and Milk

Two types of snacks also have a high enough folic acid. Since 1996 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued regulations requiring the addition of folic acid in bread, cereal, flour, foods made from corn, pasta, rice and other grain products.

* Banana

By consuming 1.5 to 2 bananas every day, the folic acid requirement can be fulfilled. The reason is two bananas, equivalent to 58 micrograms of folate, which in other words only a third meet the body's folate requirement.

Nama Latin Daun Salam

2010-05-19T22:18:00.000-07:00

Khasiat daun salam

Selain sebagai obat antidiare, daun salam juga diketahui dapat mengatasi penyakit kencing manis (diabetes), mag, tekanan darah tinggi (hipertensi), kolesterol. Khasiat yang dimiliki daun salam tidak dapat dilepaskan dari zat kimianya yang dikandungnya. Salam mengandung minyak atsiri dan tanin. Minyak atsiri dalam salam diketahui berkhasiat sebagai zat antibakteri dan penetral racun. Merujuk pada beberapa hasil penelitian, minyak atsiri dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri penyebab diare, yaitu E. coli dan S. aureus. Adapun tanin berkhasiat sebagai zat astringent yang berfungsi melapisi dinding mukosa usus dari rangsangan isi usus.

Nama Latin daun salam adalah Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Wapl ini biasanya digunakan ibu-ibu rumah tangga sebagai bumbu masak. Pohon salam dapat ditemukan di hutan, pegunungan, atau halaman rumah. Tumbuhan salam mempunyai batang yang besar dan tinggi. Tingginya dapat mencapai 20 meter dengan daunnya yang rimbun, berbentuk lonjong, dan berujung runcing. Bunganya putih dan harum. Buahnya kecil-kecil sebesar buni dan rasanya sedikit sepat. Ketika masih muda buahnya berwarna hijau, kemudian kalau sudah tua berwarna merah kehitaman. Daun salam mudah dikenali dari baunya yang harum ketika diremas.

What Are the Side Effects of Hair Transplant Surgery?

2010-05-17T23:23:00.000-07:00

A person with balding problems can gain a great deal of confidence by having hair transplant surgery. The procedure is a fairly easy one for the patient. However, there are some minor complications or side effects that sometimes come with the surgery.

1. Thinning. If you have hair transplant surgery, you might be alarmed if you notice that the hair you already did have is getting thinner. This is a normal post-operative condition. The thickness comes back within a few months after surgery. It will be just as full as it ever was.

2. Bleeding. The hair transplant surgery will likely cause some bleeding. If you put pressure on the area, the bleeding will usually stop. In rare situations, the bleeding does not stop this way. In that case, it might be necessary for the surgeon to do some extra stitching to close the wounds.

3. Pain. There is actually very little pain with hair transplant surgery. About half of the people who have the procedure done will not need any pain relievers at all. Most others take a mild pain reliever such as Tylenol for a few days, and that seems to be enough for them.

4. Itching. It is not unusual for itching to occur on areas affected by hair transplant surgery. Yet, it should not last more than a few days. If you use shampoo and wash the hair every day, it helps with the problem.

5. Swelling. Almost everyone who has hair transplant surgery has swelling in the forehead and around the eyes. This lasts for only a few days, the worst being about the fourth day. Some people exhibit a black eye as a result.

6. Numbness. A hair transplant patient will feel numbness for several weeks after the surgery. It is almost a given. However, it is usually only temporary.

7. Hiccups. Interestingly enough, one side effect of hair transplant surgery is having the hiccups after the procedure. Only about 5% of the patients have this problem, but it can be troublesome if it lasts more than a few days. It can keep you from eating or sleeping properly. Doctors have medications they can prescribe to help with this.

8. Infections. Infections are rare with hair transplant surgery, but they can happen. One reason they do not happen more is that antibiotics are given before and after the procedure to prevent infections from even starting.

9. Cysts. Cysts can come up in the areas where the hair is being transplanted to, also called the recipient areas. The cysts do not usually last more than a few weeks and are rarely more than the size of small pimples.

10. Scarring. If you have keloid scarring after hair transplant surgery, it is probably because you are genetically inclined to have it. Very infrequently, patients have scarring that takes the form of ridges.

The side effects of hair transplant surgery are not particularly difficult for the person who has them. They are more like minor inconveniences for most people. The most important thing about them is that nearly all of them will be gone in just a few weeks.

Quick Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

2010-05-17T23:19:00.000-07:00

Quick Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

There are a lot of people who would give a lot to increase their metabolism. Having a high level of metabolism enables one to maintain burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life.

There are several factors that affect the metabolism of a person, such as the amount of muscle tissue, the frequency of the meals one consumes, genetics, stress levels, personal diet and activity levels. Metabolism slows done due to the following: loss of muscle because of not enough physical activity, the tendency of the body to cannibalize its own tissue because there is not enough food energy to sustain it, and the decrease of physical activity that comes naturally with old age.

Here are several ways to fire up one's metabolism:

1. Build up on lean, mean body mass. It is only natural that metabolism decreases along with age, but it is possible to counter the effects. The amount of muscle a person has is a very strong determinant in the ability to burn calories and shed fat. So it goes without saying that exercise is essential. Build strength and resistance by working out at least twice a week, preferably with weights. Do easy exercises in between workouts. Simple tasks such as walking the dog and using the stairs in place of the elevator can already take off calories. The key is to match the amount of eating to the amount of activity one has. Here are some guidelines in getting the right exercise:

For strength training

-Increase the amount of repetitions of a particular exercise.
-Add the level of resistance
-Utilize advance exercise techniques if possible

For cardiovascular training

-Insert intervals between exercises
-Perform cross-training and combine the exercises
-Add up on resistance and speed

2. Eat breakfast. A lot of people are ignoring the fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Surprisingly, the ones who eat breakfast are thinner than the ones who do not. Metabolism can slow down considerably if breakfast is taken during mid-morning or if one waits until the afternoon to eat.

3. Avoid sugar. Sugar enables the body to store fat. It is recommended that a person consumes food that helps sustain an even level of blood-sugar. Additionally, progressive execerise 2-3 times a week should be in order to stabilize blood sugar.

4. Eat spicy foods. Hot cuisine with peppers can increase metabolism.

5. Sleep more. According to research, it is riskier for people who do not get enough sleep to gain weight. Also, muscles are regenerated during the last couple of hours of slumber.

6. Increase water intake. Water flushes out toxins that are produced whenever the body burns fat. Majority of bodily functions involves water, and lack of water causes the body system's operations to decrease its speed, and produces unneeded stress as a result.

7. Eat smaller meals. It is advisable to consume 4 to 6 small meals that are timed 2 to 3 hours apart.

8. Never skip meals. People tend to skip meals in order to lose weight, which is a big mistake since it slows down metabolism.

9. Plan meals in detail. Always prepare the right amount of food to be consumed at the designated intervals. Do not commit the mistake of eating meals in sporadic patterns.

9. Ditch the stress! Stress, be it physical or emotional, triggers the release of a steroid called cortisol, which decreases metabolism. Also, people tend to eat excessively when stressed.

10. Guzzle up on green tea. It can be used as a substitute for coffee. Tea has the ability to stimulate metabolism, and unlike coffee, it has no undesirable side effects when too much is consumed.

11. Include more energy foods in the diet, such as fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grains.

Achieving the desired body weight is never impossible if one has the determination and patience needed to stabilize the metabolism level, which plays an important role in weight loss. A person needs to realize that eating right and working out is not just a passing fancy, but a way of life.

Starting Healthy Aging in your Home

2010-05-17T23:16:00.001-07:00

We can all appreciate the term, aging gracefully. Do we know exactly what this means? When we think of growing older, it is always affiliated with pain and discomfort. We read about ways to improve our inner mind and body but the focus should also be about our environment. By taking care of our surroundings of where you reside, can lead us to a healthy and happy years to come.

It is said that home is where the heart is, and your home should be a place of sanctuary. It should not be a source of element and emotional stress. Creating a healthy home is more complicated than you think. Many of us have allergies that sometimes lead to illness. You may want to remove unwanted carpets or other dust catchers, bathing pets on a regular basis, and investing in an air filter. You will find dehumidifiers and humidifiers online, which can help reduce elements in your home that causes allergies.

Your home should be nurturing. If there is lack of comfort in your living space, try the following:

Bring the outdoors in. Cut flowers bring in pieces of rocks or other natural elements that gives you a sense of nature.

Put green plants in your home. This is essential to filtering indoor pollutants. The recommendation for the quantity of plants is two plants to every 100 feet. In addition, the plants will distribute natural oxygen throughout your home. What a great way to live a healthy aging life.

Fewer items means less frustration, clean out the clutter, let go of the things you do not use or need. If you think you need these items, sit down and weigh out the pros and cons. If you see that the cons are higher than the pros, get rid of it. Let it go.

In addition, take advantage of the sun; allow as much sunlight as possible to flow through your house. This gives you’re home a feeling of warmth. Take care that you avoid direct sunlight however for prolonged periods, since the sun can cause harm.

Did you know that colors effect your emotionally and affect the way you feel in a home? Every color has a significant meaning that could represent our physical and mental state. For instance:

Red room: Energizing, supports energy and passion and creates movement. Great for an exercise room, not beneficial in your bedroom.

Yellow room: Inspires organization, intellectual clarity with happy thinking. Even by using the color yellow as accents instead of painting, all walls will be positive.

Green room: Brings balance and tranquility but has the same energizing qualities. Often used as a calming place for thinking for people in trouble or just needing to feel refreshed, since natural is our first established home. We all love nature, rather most of us do. Green plants, flowers, etc all bring nature into focus, which makes the heart feel good.

White room: Essential for feeling cleansed and purified. Remember that too much white brings a sterile environment that can also become isolated. Make sure to accent a white room with a vibrant color when painting all white. This is a perfect color for ceilings to brighten up with sunlight.

Improving your life could easily start in the home, whether its trying something new with something natural or changing a color, these are easy methods to create harmony and balance in your surroundings, not to mention inspiration and warmth. The more effort you put into aging healthy, the more you will see good results.

Tip: Animals has proven to be a source of healing. Allow a friendly critter to touch your heart.

Turi Abang (merah) obat sakit mencret atau masur

2010-05-17T23:15:00.000-07:00

Turi Abang (merah) obat sakit mencret atau masur

Pernah mengalami mencret atau masur? (jawa.red), jika pernah tentu ini adalah salah satu penyakit yang amat menjengkelkan, mengapa ? karena kita harus sering bolak-balik ke kamar kecil (WC) hanya untuk membuang sesuatu dan jika tidak segera kita turuti OMG ada anak umur 30 tahun be’ol di celana, karena memang sakit perut jenis ini tidak bisa ditawar dan harus segera dituruti.
Cerita itu tadi adalah jika dipandang dari segi kesusahannya. Lho, kok bisa ?.......
Ya, ternyata kalau dilihat dari segi filsafat Ketuhanan dan kita membahas macam-macam jenias ni’mat, maka di antaranya ya ini. Bagaimana tidak, seseorang yang mengalami sakit perut jenis ini akan mengalami kenikmatan yang luar biasa jika sudah menemukan tempat untuk membuang sial hajat, dan berhasil mengeluarkannya dengan suara erangan dan rintihan yang sangat dahsyat diiringi dengan suara-suara. Heeeegh, uugh, aagh, preketet, ciiuuut, ciiiut, preeeet dan syuuuuur, daaaan keluarlah semuanya.

Sampai lupa,…… nieh rumusnya
1. Turi abang (merah) daun dan bunganya segenggam
2. Bluluk (bakal buah kelapa) kecil kira-kira se-jempol kaki orang dewasa satu saja
3. Garam secukupnya
4. Kunir satu siung besar
5. Asam jawa secukupnya
6. Madu murni satu sendok makan

Haluskan semua bahan dengan satu gelas air matang, minumlah dan berdo’alah minta kesembuhan

Daun Ceplukan untuk anak yang sulit makan dan perut sebah (mual)

2010-05-17T23:07:00.000-07:00

Sebelum membaca jika ada diantara anda yang menginginkan penghasilan lebih 125 $ dalam 35 hari klik link INI dan masukkan email serta angka keamanan selanjutnya Info bisa ditanyakan di moh.asnawi78@gmail.com akan dipandu

Daun Ceplukan untuk anak yang sulit makan dan perut sebah (mual)
Apakah anak anda sulit makan atau malas makan, itu bisa saja disebabkan beberapa hal, diantaranya :
1. Anak dalam keadaan sakit dan ini perlu segera dibawa ke dokter anak atau puskesmas untuk mendapatkan obat atau perawatan
2. Anak dalam keadaan tidak enak badan karena lelah dan perlu mendapatkan pijatan dari tukang pijat anak
3. Anak cacingan (salah satu tandanya yaitu rambutnya berulir membentuk jalan-jalan tikus kecil sperti larikan tanaman bawang disawah dan bau mulutnya tercium bau busuk yang sangat menyengat karena bagian dalam tubuhnya ada yang salah) dan ini bisa diatasi segera dengan memberinya obat cacing, apapun itu. Biasanya kalau anak saya saya beri Combantrin tiga bulan sekali.
Ada ramuan Herbal Jawa yang bisa saya beritahukan untuk anda yaitu :
1. Krokot (makanan jengkerik) biasa dan bisa diperoleh di mana-mana (sawah, kebun, halaman) secukupnya, kira-kira setengah genggam
2. Bayem lemah (bayam tanah atau biasa disebut bayam cabut) dua atau tiga batang
3. Daun ceplukan setengah genggam
4. Kunir satu atau dua siung
5. Kencur satu siung kecil
6. Garam secukupnya
7. Asam jawa secukupnya
8. Madu asli satu sendok
Semua ramuan (1 sd 6) dihancurkan dengan di blender lalu dicampurkan dengan bahan 7 dan 8, atau 1 sd 3 ditumbuk 4 dan 5 diparut lalu dicampurkan dengan 6,7 dan 8. Setelah selesai campur dengan air matang 1 gelas, ambil inti perasannya dan minumkan ke anak bagaimana pun caranya (di’cekok’kan :jawa.red) . Dan jangan pernah mengharapkan anak akan suka dengan air ramuan ini. Karena rasanya weleh-weleh, pahit bener.
Guna dari ramuan ini antara lain:
1. Membunuh cacing perut
2. Menghilangkan rasa sebah (mual) atau perut terasa penuh
3. Membunuh kuman-kuman di perut
4. Menyembuhkan penyakit maag
Source : Keterangan diambil dari berbagai sumber dan dari seorang dukun pijat bayi dan spesialis penyakit perempuan (pendarahan, rahim melorot (‘kEngser’: jawa.red) tidak punya anak) Mbah Musrini Karangsono, Kanigoro, Blitar, Jawa Timur.
Semoga tulisan ini bermanfaat. Amin
Bagi pembaca yang berkomentar semoga murah rezeki, panjang umur
Yang tidak mau berkomentar semoga tangannya tetap menempel di ‘mouse’
Hehehehe bercanda

Some Garlic Benefits

2010-04-25T04:47:00.000-07:00

Below are some benefits of garlic
• remedy for colds and coughs
• to cure cancer in the digestive tract
• for pregnant women (to reduce the risk of high blood pressure)
• for hemorrhoids (not eaten yet dimemarkan and placed in wasirnya)
• to increase stamina
• to cure diabetes
• Inhibiting the deterioration of the brain and the immune system
• Helps inhibit the aging process. Inhibit cancer cell growth.
• By consuming garlic, cancer risk can be reduced.
• Garlic is consumed regularly in a certain period of time can help lower cholesterol levels.
• Substance anti-cholesterol in garlic called ajoene help prevent blood clotting.
• Garlic can help relieve stress, anxiety, and depression.
• With a softer effect. Garlic contains vitamin A.
• Garlic contains vitamins B
• Garlic contains vitamin C.
• Garlic contains calcium.
• Garlic contains potassium
• Garlic contains antioxidants. Garlic contains carotene and selenium
• Eat 2-3 cloves of garlic a day, will avoid the possibility of heart disease.

And in the other
garlic has huge benefits for health. By eating garlic every day, we can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Here are the main properties contained in garlic.
• Inhibits growth of cancer cells.
• Helps lower cholesterol levels.
• Increase blood insulin for diabetics.
• Knocking out free radicals that interfere with the immune system.
• Helps add your appetite if consumed raw
• Curing of high blood pressure
• Alleviate ulcers
• Increase blood insulin for diabetics.
• Knocking out free radicals that interfere with the immune system
Source:
http://chillinaris.wordpress.com/2009/08/28/22-khasiat-bawang-putih/

Improve Sex Passion (Stock One Coffee Consumption)

2010-04-25T04:30:00.000-07:00

Improve Sex Passion (Stock One Coffee Consumption)

I'm actually not a big fan of coffee, and is also not affected people addicted to coffee in general. But I never felt such a sensation that the coffee was the impact of causing some effect. These effects sometimes there is good for your health and body, but also no adverse effect was somewhat greater.

Some effects of 'good' from the consumption of coffee among others:

1. Reduce or even eliminate the most of drowsiness and fatigue that is by caffeine

2. Adding passionate sex. By consuming coffee and then gone our sleepiness with sleep loss what else would be someone in the dark night alone with his wife if it was not sex.

3. Increase the speed of thinking and looking for inspiration
4. Sensory stimulation improve motor skills and reaction vehicle such as a person will rise faster and to drive a regular rhythm
5. Increase the heart rate, dilate blood vessels and encourage the flow of liquid sampah2
6. reduce the risk of colon cancer by 25% (as compared with consuming no coffee),
7. reduce the risk of gallstones and 45%,
8. reduce the risk of liver cirrhosis and 80%,
9. reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease 50-80%,
10. reduce the frequency of asthma attacks up 25%, and
11. observations by many nurses for several years, reducing the suicide rate.
Some effects of 'Wicked' of excessive coffee consumption, among others:
1. Heightens the risk of lung disease and heart (heart beating faster and irregularly)
2. Cause stomach, lung and heart hot and heightens the risk of ulcer disease
3. Increasing the amount of blood and bad cholesterol (LDL)
4. Urine can stimulate spending and lead to dehydration
5. Heightens the possibility of osteoporosis due to many being drained through the urine calcium
6. Because of accelerating blood circulation, hence the danger for people with hypertension, the possibility of bias reaches three times the non-hypertensive people
7. Making dependency (addiction), so for the lawyer-active consumption will experience headaches several days if not consumed or even stop drinking it
8. Can lead to miscarriage and congenital birth defects
9. Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
10. Menimbukan symptoms of abdominal bloating
11. Muscle twitching and diarrhea
12. Vomiting and mental confusion
Not much difference between a profit and still lose by drinking coffee. Now it's up to you to choose which one, for me if I may suggest, just take some good effects and enjoy aja again. Enjoy your coffee.

Turmeric, Alternative Therapy For Arthritis Patients

2010-02-21T20:52:00.000-08:00

Health Info.com - one of the spices turmeric spice that makes Indian cuisine is famous throughout the world "curry" became yellow promising as a therapy for Rhematoid Arthritis (RA), arthritis in the joints, the research team said Friday (03/11/06) .

In a research experiment on animals large type mice (mice that live in the gutter or the gardens and rice fields) scientists from the University of Arizona in Tucson found that turmeric extracts can prevent joint inflammation in rodents is very similar to human RA.

The findings were published in the medical journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, revealed for the first time that the spice turmeric extracts that had been known to be used as a seasoning has its anti-rheumatic.

Rheumatoid arthritis arises when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissue in the joints causing inflammation, pain and a slow sea change of the joints.

In research done by scientists from the University of Arizona, they found the key element of turmeric contains a protein called NF-kappa B, which control the activity of compounds that cause inflammation of the joints dibagian.

NF-kappa B is now the target of a number of drugs that will be used for the inhibition of inflammation due to RA.

Despite proven benefits of new turmeric for handling animals in the RA mice, but the findings are expected to be very promising and highly clinical trials need to be done so said research team leader Dr. Janet L. Funk told Reuters.

"We think open greater opportunities that turmeric can also be useful for people with RA problem," said Janet L. Funk.

Funk and his colleagues did not use ingredients of turmeric are there in the market but they do manufacture their own juice with turmeric turmeric root.

Turmeric extracts are proven to be effective for animals undergoing experimental mice pembengkakakn the joints but the researchers made the composition of turmeric supplements to be analyzed for comparison.

But Funk said it was too early for people with RA to immediately rushed to the market to buy turmeric and make as intake can be the antidote to their idap RA.

"It's too early to recommend that people with RA of it," Funk said.

"That's one thing supplements intake can not be equated with the drug and the consumer will not get a guarantee from a product that contains ingredients such as what is listed on the label," he said.

"Even though the product is said to be of good quality but still have to do clinical trials on the effectiveness of spice turmeric as a supplement for people with RA, the most basic and yet there is sufficient data to support these estimates," said Funk longer. (awee)

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Health Tips: White Water Therapy

2010-02-21T20:45:00.000-08:00

Health Tip: Therapy White Air
God has given us a lot of water and free. Without spending money for medicines, tablets, injections, diagnosis, physician wages, etc.. Only drinking water, below the disease can be cured. You will not believe it before I did. Below is a list of diseases that can be cured by this therapy:

God has given us a lot of water and free. Without spending money for medicines, tablets, injections, diagnosis, physician wages, etc.. Only drinking water, below the disease can be cured. You will not believe it before I did. Below is a list of diseases that can be cured by this therapy:

1. Headaches
2. Asthma
3. Hosthortobics
4. Blood Pressure
5. Bronchitis
6. Diabetes
7. Less Blood
8. TB
9. Lung
10. Eye Diseases
11. Rheumatism
12. Brain Inflammation
13. Paralyzed
14. Kidney stones
15. Irregular Menstruation
16. Overweight
17. Urethral Diseases
18. Leukemia
19. Inflammation / Pain joints
20. Excess acid Urat
21. Peranakan cancer
22. Inflammation of mucus membrane
23. Diarrhea
24. Breast cancer
25. Heart Disorder
26. Dysentery
27. Sore Throat
28. Drunk, Dizziness, Gamang
29. Hemorrhoid
30. Constipation
31. Coughing

How It Works Drinking Water?

Ordinary drinking water with the right methods, to purify the human body. It makes the colon work more effectively by way of forming new blood, in medical terms known as aematopaises. Mucousal that fold in the colon and small intestine are activated by this method, an undeniable fact,
like the theory that new fresh blood is produced by this mucousal fold. When you clean the intestines, the nutrients the food you eat several times a day will be absorbed and to work mucousal fold, nutritional food is converted into new blood.

Blood is the most important thing in curing disease and maintaining health, and therefore the water should be consumed regularly.

How Doing this water therapy?

In the morning when you just got up (even without first brushing your teeth) drink 1.5 liters of water, ie 5 to 6 glasses. Measuring the water is better used as much as 1.5 liters. Please know that our ancestors called this therapy as "Usha paana chikitsa".

After that you can wash your face. It is very important to note that do not drink or eat anything an hour before and after drinking 1.5 liters of water. Also been examined carefully that should not be drinking alcohol the night before. If necessary, use boiled water or water that is filtered.

Is it possible to drink 1.5 liters water at once?

For starters, it might seem difficult to drink 1.5 liters of water at once, but will gradually get used to it. At first, when practicing you may drink 4 glasses first and the remaining 2 cups gap of two minutes. Initially you will urinate 2 to 3 times in one hour, but after a while, going back to normal. According to the research and experience, the following diseases can be cured with known this therapy, in time as written below:

Constipation - 1 Day
Lung tuberculosis - 3 Months
Diabetes - 7 days
Acid Urat - 2 Days
Blood Pressure - 4 Sunday
Cancer - 4 Sunday

Note:
It is recommended that people with inflammation / joint pain and rheumatism implement this therapy three times a day, ie morning, noon, and night one hour before meals, for one week, then twice a day until the disease cured.

We plead with you, the method above to read and practiced carefully. Luaskanlah spread this message to your friends, relatives and neighbors because it is a gift to humanity. With the grace of God, every person should live a healthy life

"When you stocking PARTICIPATING IN THIS INFORMATION YOU LIKE A DOCTOR WHO HAVE HEALING EVEN thousands of millions of people"

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source: Health Info

Tip How to find your ideal weight ?

2009-12-25T18:38:00.000-08:00

Many ways used by people to find their ideal weight. The most common way to do is reduce the height to 110. So let's say you are 180 cm tall does your ideal weight is 70 kg.

Although this method is very easy, in fact this way is considered less accurate. WHO world health body or suggest a way to determine your ideal weight based on BMI or Body Mass Index. And this is the guide:

If your BMI <18 you are too skinny If your BMI between 18.5-22.9 your ideal including If your BMI between 23.0-26.9 your overweight including If your BMI between 27.0-35 your categories including obesity If your BMI of> 35 you are including the category of morbid obesity which can lead to death.

Now, how to calculate your BMI?

Simple, all you have to do is divide your weight in kilograms by height in meters of dikwadratkan.

Weight (kg) / (height (m) x height (m))

Let's say you weight 90kg and 165 cm tall your BMI means you are 90 / (1.65 x 1.65) = 33 means you are in the category of obesity.

So, mohasnawi,

Now you can check your BMI. If this way still ribet felt, I have a simple tool that can calculate the BMI in seconds! Click HERE!

In the next edition you will understand what is causing your weight up aliases so fat.

Best of Health

Ten Quick and Ezy Slimming Tips

2009-12-22T15:37:00.000-08:00

There are many techniques and ways to slimming. If you have long been interested in the question of “how to lose weight quickly and easily”, then surely you know that not all the way to lose weight really work.

SLIMMING TIP #1: Do not eat too fast. Your stomach, mouth and brain are connected, and takes about twenty minutes to the brain receives a signal from the stomach that you are full. In order to feel good about themselves and successfully lose weight, you must have at least 20 minutes.

SLIMMING TIP #2: Breakfast Do not skip breakfast. It starts with your metabolism. Your metabolism speeds up about eight o’clock in the morning and then again begins to slow. If you skip breakfast, your metabolism will not start till noon. You just missed three or four hours of fat burning. If you skip meals during the day your metabolism just slows down. Try to have small portions five or six times a day and very quickly you see results.
SLIMMING TIP #3: Water. Drink at least eight glasses a day. This is not only good impact on your health, but also help you lose weight. Water is essential for metabolism, burning fat. Weight loss can not happen without an active metabolism which requires large quantities of water.
SLIMMING TIP #4: Try not to drink sugary drinks. They have no useful substances
SLIMMING TIP #5: Metabolism. Increase your metabolism by as much as forty percent by eating hot food. Studies have shown that hot food increases your metabolism. For best results, replace the mayonnaise or mustard, add pepper, to increase your metabolism.
SLIMMING TIP #6: Caffeine. To lose weight quickly reduce the consumption of caffeine. Caffeine increases the insulin in the body, which slows down the burning of calories. Reduce caffeine intake by 50% and see what happens.
SLIMMING TIP #7: Aerobics. Aerobics. Studies have shown that burning fat faster if you perform aerobic exercise on an empty stomach.
SLIMMING TIP #8: Do not eat, if you are not hungry!
SLIMMING TIP #9: Do not buy in the store too much food. So you’ll often go to the store. Buy only what you need.
SLIMMING TIP #10: Сhange your lifestyle

Did you already eat a right breakfast ?

2009-12-22T15:29:00.000-08:00

Foods That Burn Calories

Is often tired, sleepy fast, sluggish and weight problems? It started from the wrong in choosing breakfast. Most people eat based on the desire of their eyes. Or in other words, their eyes to determine whether they need to eat and what foods should be eaten. In reality, the eye had nothing to do with food. But it is the pancreas that regulates everything! The pancreas is an organ in our body that produce Gastric Juice and Insulin.

Did You Know??

Our body consists of 100 trillion cells and 114 kinds of nutrients needed different. And that we should meet! Our bodies wake up in the morning and demanded 114 kinds of nutrients. And ... what food we give to our bodies in the morning?

Carbohydrates Breakfast

In the morning, simple carbohydrates (refined cereals, white bread, toast, rice) will cause blood sugar levels rise suddenly, which causes the amount of insulin the body releases large enough. The result is a decrease in the level of blood sugar levels and the desire to eat more carbohydrates. The cycle is repeated 2-3 times a day. And the cycle of ups and downs in blood sugar is the pancreas and aggravate memperlemahnya work. This is one of the main reasons for the cause of diabetes, high blood pressure and weight gain.

No Breakfast ?

When you skip breakfast, your blood sugar will drop / drop below normal levels. You will feel hungry and decreased energy levels. You will return to consume simple carbs to get the sugar levels increased rapidly to cope with hunger and decreased energy that you experience. These simple carbohydrates will cause an increase in the level of blood sugar levels that cause sudden release of insulin the body is large enough. Insulin will take advantage of sugar in the blood and turn it into fat. The result is a decrease in blood sugar levels and the desire to eat more carbohydrates. The cycle is repeated 2-3 times a day. And the cycle of ups and downs in blood sugar is the pancreas and aggravate memperlemahnya work. This is one of the main reasons for the cause of diabetes, high blood pressure and weight gain.

So, What's Right for breakfast ?

The answer is a Protein Based Breakfast. This breakfast will supply our bodies with essential nutrients and energy without increasing blood sugar and insulin levels. Breakfast this morning will menghindarikan us from dependence on carbohydrates every day. In this way your appetite can be controlled well, the desire to eat carbohydrate foods (snacks, chocolates, cakes, junk food, soft drinks, rice and noodles) will be reduced. As a result the body will use stored fat in the body for energy or as energy source

Low Cholesterol diet

2009-12-19T19:52:00.000-08:00

If you want to lower cholesterol through diet, try a low-cholesterol diet or low-fat diet.

a low-cholesterol diet is not difficult to follow, given the variety of food available. many food producers are also mengluarkan foods low in fat, or low cholesterol, which can be used for the ang not have time to improve your diet. if you plan to buy such foods, then make sure the contents of the label and keep in mind that - as follows:

-foods containing fruits and sayurn - because they are food calories and fat endah
-try to reduce lower than the saturated fat intake, because by eating foods containing these fats can increase cholesterol levels and increase the risk of getting heart penakit
Sebagia-hydrogenated vegetable oils, like margarine and digunakandalam much shortening / butter oil,
contains a particular form of saturated fat known as trans fats. They raise cholesterol
high blood pressure (including LDL, bad cholesterol), such as saturated fat
Using low-fat or skim milk products are different from usual. You will find that this is not only to reduce the risk of heart disease, but also friendly to your waistline.
-Cooking with a leaning meat (turkey, chicken, or fish) as a replacement for red meat, which is associated with increased cholesterol. For example, using as a substitute turkey meat is a delicacy as an alternative to
hamburger.
-When cooking with oil, use olive oil (olive oil) and canola oil (canola oil), which is very high in monounsaturated fats or vegetable oils, high in polyunsaturated fat. Unsaturated fat (unsaturated fats) to help lower cholesterol levels.

source
Rolfes SR, Whitney E. Understanding Nutrition, 3rd ed 2005.
http://cholesterol.about.com/cs/controlwithdiet/a/goodfood.htm

Want Plastic Surgery ? Do not just ..

2009-12-19T19:47:00.000-08:00

Much of what was now no longer taboo. One of them, plastic surgery for the purpose of beauty (aesthetic plastic surgery). Now that's not unusual anymore when there are artists who openly admit to plastic surgery to look more beautiful. After surgery, there are claims more confident, but not a bit of regret because one select the operation.

Becky Tumewu is one artist who, without openly admit to having plastic surgery on the breasts. Since teens, Becky was often disturbed by the large size of the breasts. As an artist, he was prosecuted often wear clothes that make breasts inequality becomes obscured. He never tried acupuncture to equalize the size of her breasts, but the results are less satisfactory. To menyiasatinya, he always used to have a stopper bra. However, I still make less comfortable.

From the information collected, he concluded that the only way to overcome these problems is to plastic surgery, but this is still considered taboo. Pent-up desire Becky finished second child feeding. Salaah from a friend he had been informed of a special clinic of plastic surgery at Mount Geulis AiBee, Ciawi, Bogor. After receiving the information and complete details of the doctor's clinic AiBee, he decided to perform the operation. Intention was steady, his family was also supportive. The operation was performed by one physician from Brazil and two doctors from Indonesia. All of the plastic surgeon. Long story short, the operation a success. Three months after that Becky was able to move as before, and he was very satisfied with the results of these operations. For Becky, plastic surgery is not a taboo, he talked about it openly to the media. Not long after that, a close friend Becky, Titi DJ and Ruth Sahanaya, also doing the same thing.

Do not just cheap

Titi DJ, Roselle Nava and Becky Tumewu are women who may seem perfect on the layer of glass, but they are still less satisfied with his performance. Keep in mind that beauty is relative. "Maybe by someone else, they were already pretty, but according to their own, there are parts of their bodies less they like.", Said dr. Chaula Luthfia Sukasah, SpB, SpBP (K), Division Head of Plastic Surgery, FKUI / RSUPN Cipto Mangunkusumo, Jakarta.

Aesthetic plastic surgery can make many parts of the body becomes more attractive, including making an asymmetrical body parts to be made simetris.hidung snub nosed, eye bags which can subtly disguised, made a blunt chin-angle, flat chest is made plump, and so on.

Not infrequently, because he wanted to look beautiful in an instant and cheap, many people went to the salon to undergo silicone injection. Yet this body makeovers should only be performed by a surgeon. Itupun not all but the surgeon plastic surgeon. By easy, we can recognize a plastic surgeon with SpBP title to his name. Also "no way!"

Throughout Indonesia, the plastic surgeon is not much, accounting for only about 70 doctors. Most of the spread in the Jakarta area, usually every major hospital has a plastic surgeon.

Salon that offers the package or the beheading of the nose with silicone breast enlargement, not plastic surgery, has been doing a dangerous act. Silicon is used here as the class with silicone aquarium cement that is not safe to be used in medical procedures. Initially the silicone injections can provide a satisfactory result, sharp nose and breasts look more plump, but after a few years will create problems. Shifted its position so that the cause of which was damaged dipermak there are even some cases of patients who died after undergoing an aesthetic injections in the salon. According to dr. Chaula, he himself would handle the cases of many patients who face or breasts damaged by silicone injection. If it happens, regret is useless

Do not join in.

According to the goal, two terbadi plastic surgery is aesthetic plastic surgery and reconstruction. Plastic surgery aims to normalize the reconstruction of the defect, whereas the aim of aesthetic plastic surgery solely for beauty.

According to Becky, plastic surgery is a selfish project, do not do plastic surgery to please others, the desire sepeerti husband or intimidated by the wishes of others who claim to always look beautiful, as is usual in the world of the artist.

Not infrequently dr, Chaula deny the request for surgery patients when surgery is not a strong reason. "If it's not pretty ya enggak surgery. As much as possible not to damage the original. Natural beauty is far better than the artificial ". Chaula said. You agree?

Adapted from the Summary, October 2008, by M. Sholekhudin

Liposuction Risk and Benefit

2009-12-19T19:40:00.000-08:00

by: Miller Seth

Liposuction surgery is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery in the United States. More than a quarter of a million liposuctions were performed last year. It can be an effective means of removing excess body fat in healthy people, but cosmetic surgeons caution that liposuction should not be used as an alternative to diet and exercise.

The surgery consists of removing pockets of fat beneath the skinï¿½s surface by inserting a hollow steel tube, called a cannula, into the affected area. Fat is then removed from the body by attaching a powerful vacuum to the cannula, which allows the cosmetic surgeon to work with localized areas. Heavy IV sedation, local anesthetics, or general anesthetics may be used on the patient during the surgery. Both patient and physician should carefully consider risks and benefits that come with any of these methods.

Choices, options and results can vary widely in this field. Doctors should make sure those who are overweight understand that liposuction is not a magic. Liposuction is usually very effective in shaping the body in fat-prone areas such as the buttocks, hips, abdomen, chin, cheeks, neck and arms. According the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), liposuction is most effective on, ï¿½Normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas.ï¿½ Those who are more overweight may not achieve the results they wished for. A reputable cosmetic surgeon will discuss all options and outline potential risks.

Effectiveness, cost, and risk are crucial factors that the patient should consider; these are referred to collectively as ï¿½surgical judgmentï¿½ by the AAPS. Surgical judgment is developed through years of training and experience; patients should consider the training and experience of a particular doctor when choosing a surgeon. Membership in the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, a degree from an accredited medical school, and at least five additional years of residency are examples of indicators of good surgical judgment,

Liposuction surgeries can be performed in a variety of settings. Some are performed in hospitals, in the surgeonï¿½s office, and others in an outpatient surgery center. For reasons of cost and convenience, many smaller liposuction surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis. In the case of a larger liposuction surgery and surgeries that include other procedures, the surgery will be performed in a hospital, and may require a day or so of hospital stay for observation and recovery.

As with any type of surgical procedure, there are risks involved. Although liposuction is considered one of the safest cosmetic surgeries, patients should be aware of the dangers. Some risk factors include scarring, adverse drug reactions or overdose from the lidocaine used in the procedure, shock, infections, nerve damage, bleeding and blood clots, and asymmetry (uneven removal of fat deposits). Those with a history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood-pressure, allergies and smoking should discuss their medical history thoroughly with the cosmetic surgeon to determine their risk of complications with this surgery.

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Any Traditional Medicines

2009-12-15T16:15:00.000-08:00

Over the centuries, various drugs have been tried in humans to treat various diseases. Since the earliest days, most of the traditional medicine of herbal medicine has been used to treat disease. For example Ebers Papyrus, compiled in Egypt around the 16th century BC, contains hundreds of folk medicine for various diseases. However, herbal remedies are usually derived by word of mouth from generation to generation.

While there is argued that traditional medicine herbs or drugs are safer than pharmaceutical drugs of modern, traditional medicine is not risky. Warnings and recommendations what should be kept in mind when considering a herbal medicine or traditional medicine? Before discussing the risks of traditional medicine, here are some recipes of traditional medicine and medical facts of each recipe is believed to overcome some kind of illness and overcome problems for personal appearances.

Cholesterol and Diabetes

* Recipe: Boil bay leaf with laos and drink the cooking water.
* Fact: The leaves contain flavonoids greetings and tannins as the substance capable menurunkankan cholesterol. Can also lower blood sugar levels.

Laos contains essential oils to help smooth the blood circulation and metabolic processes, including spending the rest of the excess cholesterol.

Hypertension

* Recipes: celery consumption on a regular basis.
* Fact: Celery contains the phthalide able to relax the muscles so that the lower arterial blood pressure for patients with hypertension and also reduces the production of stress hormones.

Headaches

* Recipes: Drink boiled water from the ginger, lemongrass and coriander.
* Fact: Ginger, lemon grass and coriander essential oils that will facilitate the circulation of blood also serves as an analgesic to reduce pain in the head.

Coughing

* Recipes: lemon water mixed with honey.
* Fact: Orange juice contains vitamin C which can improve the resilience of the body to fight the flu. Also serves as an antiseptic that can remove toxins in the body.

Honey also functions as an antiseptic and can add strength to defeat the disease.

Luka

* Recipes: Apply honey on the wound
* Fact: Honey contains hydrogen peroxide and gluconic acid that will kill the bacteria that cause infections and helps the growth of new cells so that the wound be quickly healed.

Nosebleed

* Recipes: Scroll the betel leaf which has been cleaned and put into the nostrils.
* Fact: betel leaves are able to reduce bleeding, including bleeding in the nasal mucous membranes, as occurs in people who experience these nosebleeds.

Mouth Odor

* Recipe: Boil some betel leaf, cloves and turmeric. Then gargle with the cooking water.
* Fact: betel leaf and cloves contains antiseptic. Turmeric contains kurkumin capable of dealing with infections cause bad breath germs.

Whitish

* Recipe: Boil some betel leaves and sambiloto.
* Fact: betel leaf act as an antiseptic. Sambiloto antiflamasi which serves as capable of killing fungi and prevent itching.

Menstrual pain

* Recipe: Boil turmeric together with Javanese acid.
* Fact: Turmeric contains kurkumin. Java acid containing fruit acids that will make a smooth menstrual blood and reduce stomach cramping.

Sleeping difficulty

* Recipes: rubbing lavender oil on the pillow or under the nose to smell. Can also drink juice with cucumber, banana and nutmeg.
* Fact: Aromatherapy using lavender flowers make a person faster sleep well.

Cucumbers are loaded with vitamin C. Bananas contain carbohydrates and folic acid blood circulation. Nutmeg essential oil which contains mempu makes the mind becomes calm.

Dry lips

* Recipes: Apply honey on the lips.
* Fact: Honey works as an antioxidant and can maintain humecant moisture, including moisture lips so lips do not become broken.

Teeth dull

* Recipes: mash the strawberries and mix with half a teaspoon of baking soda. Spread on the teeth, let stand for several minutes and then wash. Apply sparingly, because this acid can erode your teeth if used frequently.
* Fact: Strawberries contain malic acid which functions as a natural bleach.

Wrinkles

* Recipe: Take the egg white and apply on face, use as a mask.
* Fact: Egg white albumin mangandung can serve as a moisturizer and skin tightening.

Dandruff

* Recipes: Soak slices in lemon chili lime juice. Apply on the scalp before shampooing.
* Fact: Orange juice contains vitamin C and fruit acids. While chili contains Capsaicin is capable of killing bacteria or fungi that clean scalp.

Bee stings

* Recipes: Apply toothpaste or a mixture of baking soda and water on the sting. Do not forget to remove the sting is left in the body.
* Fact: Toothpaste can neutralize the pain of the sting. Baking soda can give a sense of comfort at the wound stings.

Burned skin or Blisters

* Recipes: Apply aloe vera on the blistered body.
* Fact: Aloe vera mucopolysaccharides containing useful as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory that helps keep blisters are not infected with the bacteria also prevents redness due to inflammation. Collagen content of aloe vera on prevention of swelling. In addition, aloe vera can give cool effects that help reduce pain.

Warning in Using Traditional Medicines

Although herbs or traditional medicine is widely considered to be safe, advised to be cautious. Do not loosen your guard just because a product labeled "natural". Unpleasant fact is that some herbs can even be dangerous. And ironically, some people do not see the herbs or traditional medicines properly. Chemical compounds in traditional medicine or herbs can alter heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose levels. So, people who have heart problems, high blood pressure, or blood sugar disorders such as diabetes must be very vigilant.

However, the side effects of traditional medicine is usually limited to the type of allergic reaction. Such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, or rash. Some traditional medicine or herbs might lead to "healing crisis" to produce flu-like symptoms or other symptoms. People who consume traditional medicine may seem to get worse before getting better. Generally it is said that this reaction is caused by toxic wastes from the body during the early stages of herbal therapy.

If you choose to treat themselves with traditional medicine, you should consider some risks like that you may not really know what is causing your health problems. Then you do the treatment in itself may cure ailments, but exacerbate other health problems, such as high blood pressure. Even some of the treatment itself may be possible in contrast to prescription drugs.

Like all health products, traditional medicine should be used with caution, knowledge and, balance. Remember that there are some diseases and health problems that currently there is no cure.

Drinking Bottle Milk trigger Dental Caries

2009-12-08T16:28:00.000-08:00

Your toddler dental caries? Could be if your child has a habit of drinking milk bottle, it can be suspected as a trigger occurrence of dental caries in children under five you. The problem problems cavities or caries experienced by about 85 percent of children aged under five years in Indonesia.

Dental caries are decayed areas in teeth that results from a process that gradually dissolves email (outer tooth surfaces are hard) and continue to develop into part of the tooth. Caries problem in children or known as the Bottle Caries Syndrome (LCS) are often found at the end of the toddler age children.

Causes of dental caries in children who have a habit of drinking milk bottle is because the sugar contained in milk and fruit juice drink sometimes when a child at bedtime. Bacteria in dental plaque and convert sugar into acids that cause damage to tooth decay and destruction. If not addressed, it will reduce the quality of child development.

In Jakarta alone, the facts show the high LCS patients who come to the dental clinic at the children of the observation of three hospitals showed the proportion of child patients who come in and suffer this infection penyaklit reached 95 percent.

A previous study showed the prevalence of dental caries would be 1.3 times higher in children who have bottle-feeding habits than children who are not accustomed to drinking milk with a bottle. In a study involving children aged 3-5 years as a research subject, found that in children who make the milk bottle as a bedtime LCS would increase the risk 1.03 times greater than that do not make it as a lullaby.

Bottle-feeding frequency of two times or more per day also increases the risk of incident LCS 2.27 times. Meanwhile, drink your milk (ASI) was given protection from the syndrome. Thus, exclusive breastfeeding for your child remains the best right?

Source: compass.com

Gynecology Chlorine In Swimming Pools can trigger allergies

2009-12-08T16:22:00.000-08:00

Swimming is one of the most beloved of children, perhaps your child. Swimming is very good for health and many children like it because it can play as much water. However, it seems you need more attention, especially the frequency of swimming in public pool water usually contains chlorine, especially if your child is sensitive to allergies (atopy). Because, there was a study published in the journal Pediatrics found, but to kill the germs in the pool, chlorine can also increase the risk of asthma and respiratory allergies.

The researchers, from the Catholic University of Louvain in Brussels, Belgium, stated that children who are sensitive to allergies and often swim in the pool of higher risk berklorin have asthma and respiratory allergies, such as sore throat or nose. This is directly related to the frequency of these kids swim.

According to study leader, Alfred Bernard, PhD, the possibility of asthma in children allergic sensitivity will increase along with the increasing amount of time spent in the swimming pool berklorin. Children who have spent 1000 hours in the pool at risk 7-14 times larger than the adolescents who are exposed to the pool berklorin less than 100 hours as quoted by WebMD site.

So began swimming frequency watch your children so that they can still enjoy their fun without being interrupted with allergies and asthma.

Source: mediaindonesia.com

Appendicitis

2009-02-10T00:17:00.000-08:00

Introduction
Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is a medical emergency. All cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly because of peritonitis and shock. Reginald Fitz first described acute and chronic appendicitis in 1886, and it has been recognized as one of the most common causes of severe acute abdominal pain worldwide.

Causes
On the basis of experimental evidence, acute appendicitis seems to be the end result of a primary obstruction of the appendix lumen. Once this obstruction occurs the appendix subsequently becomes filled with mucus and swells, increasing pressures within the lumen and the walls of the appendix, resulting in thrombosis and occlusion of the small vessels, and stasis of lymphatic flow. Rarely, spontaneous recovery can occur at this point. As the former progresses, the appendix becomes ischemic and then necrotic. As bacteria begin to leak out through the dying walls, pus forms within and around the appendix (suppuration). The end result of this cascade is appendiceal rupture causing peritonitis, which may lead to septicemia and eventually death.

Among the causative agents, such as foreign bodies, trauma, intestinal worms, and lymphadenitis, the occurrence of an obstructing fecalith has attracted attention. The prevalence of fecaliths in patients with appendicitis is significantly higher in developed than in developing countries, and an appendiceal fecalith is commonly associated with complicated appendicitis. Also, fecal stasis and arrest may play a role, as demonstrated by a significantly lower number of bowel movements per week in patients with acute appendicitis compared with healthy controls. The occurrence of a fecalith in the appendix seems to be attributed to a right sided fecal retention reservoir in the colon and a prolonged transit time. From epidemiological data it has been stated that diverticular disease and adenomatous polyps were unknown and colon cancer exceedingly rare in communities exempt for appendicitis. Also, acute appendicitis has been shown to occur antecedent to cancer in the colon and rectum. Several studies offer evidence that a low fiber intake is involved in the pathogenesis of appendicitis. This is in accordance with the occurrence of a right sided fecal reservoir and the fact that dietary fiber reduces transit time.

Symptoms
Symptoms of acute appendicitis can be classified into two types, typical and atypical. The typical history includes pain starting centrally (periumbilical) before localizing to the right iliac fossa (the lower right side of the abdomen); this is due to the poor localizing (spatial) property of visceral nerves from the mid-gut, followed by the involvement of somatic nerves (parietal peritoneum) as the inflammation progresses. The pain is usually associated with loss of appetite and fever, although the latter isn't a necessary symptom. Nausea or vomiting may occur, and also the feeling of drowsiness and the feeling of general bad health. With the typical type, diagnosis is easier to make, surgery occurs earlier and findings are often less severe.

Atypical symptoms may include pain beginning and staying in the right iliac fossa, diarrhea and a more prolonged, smoldering course. If an inflamed appendix lies in contact with the bladder, there is frequency of urination. With post-ileal appendix, marked retching may occur. Tenesmus or "downward urge" (the feeling that a bowel movement will relieve discomfort) is also experienced in some cases.

Unlike acute appendicitis, chronic appendicitis symptoms can vary from patient to patient—so much so that "There are no typical findings or routine diagnostic modalities to diagnose chronic relapsing appendicitis. It is a diagnosis of exclusion..."

Signs
These include localized findings in the right iliac fossa. The abdominal wall becomes very sensitive to gentle pressure (palpation). Also, there is rebound tenderness. In case of a retrocecal appendix, however, even deep pressure in the right lower quadrant may fail to elicit tenderness (silent appendix), the reason being that the cecum, distended with gas, prevents the pressure exerted by the palpating hand from reaching the inflamed appendix. Similarly, if the appendix lies entirely within the pelvis, there is usually complete absence of the abdominal rigidity. In such cases, a digital rectal examination elicits tenderness in the rectovesical pouch. Coughing causes point tenderness in this area (McBurney's point) and this is the least painful way to localize the inflamed appendix. If the abdomen on palpation is also involuntarily guarded (rigid), there should be a strong suspicion of peritonitis requiring urgent surgical intervention.

Other signs are:

Rovsing's sign
Deep palpation of the left iliac fossa may cause pain in the right iliac fossa. This is the Rovsing's sign, also known as the Rovsing's symptom. It is used in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Pressure over the descending colon causes pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.

Psoas sign
Occasionally, an inflamed appendix lies on the psoas muscle and the patient will lie with the right hip flexed for pain relief.

Obturator sign
If an inflamed appendix is in contact with the obturator internus, spasm of the muscle can be demonstrated by flexing and internally rotating the hip. This maneuver will cause pain in the hypogastrium.

Treatment
The treatment begins by keeping the patient Nil-By-Mouth (stopping them eating and drinking), even water, in preparation for surgery. An intravenous drip is used to hydrate the patient. Antibiotics given intravenously such as cefuroxime and metronidazole may be administered early to help kill bacteria and thus reduce the spread of infection in the abdomen and postoperative complications in the abdomen or wound. Equivocal cases may become more difficult to assess with antibiotic treatment and benefit from serial examinations. If the stomach is empty (no food in the past six hours) general anaesthesia is usually used. Otherwise, spinal anaesthesia may be used.

The surgical procedure for the removal of the appendix is called an appendicectomy (also known as an appendectomy). Often now the operation can be performed via a laparoscopic approach, or via three small incisions with a camera to visualize the area of interest in the abdomen. If the findings reveal suppurative appendicitis with complications such as rupture, abscess, adhesions, etc., conversion to open laparotomy may be necessary. An open laparotomy incision if required most often centers on the area of maximum tenderness, McBurney's point, in the right lower quadrant. A transverse or a gridiron diagonal incision is used most commonly.

In March 2008, an American woman had her appendix removed via her vagina, in a medical first.

According to a meta-analysis from the Cochrane Collaboration comparing laparoscopic and open procedures, laparoscopic procedures seem to have various advantages over the open procedure. Wound infections were less likely after laparoscopic appendicectomy than after open appendicectomy (odds ratio 0.45; CI 0.35 to 0.58), but the incidence of intraabdominal abscesses was increased (odds ratio 2.48; CI 1.45 to 4.21). The duration of surgery was 12 minutes (CI 7 to 16) longer for laparoscopic procedures. Pain on day 1 after surgery was reduced after laparoscopic procedures by 9 mm (CI 5 to 13 mm) on a 100 mm visual analogue scale. Hospital stay was shortened by 1.1 day (CI 0.6 to 1.5). Return to normal activity, work, and sport occurred earlier after laparoscopic procedures than after open procedures. While the operation costs of laparoscopic procedures were significantly higher, the costs outside hospital were reduced. Young female, obese, and employed patients seem to benefit from the laparoscopic procedure more than other groups.

There is debate whether emergent appendicectomy (within 6 hours of admission) reduces the risk of perforation or complication versus urgent appendicectomy (greater than 6 hours after admission). According to a retrospective case review study no significant differences in perforation rate among the two groups were noted (P=.397). Various complications (abscess formation, re-admission) showed no significant differences (P=0.667, 0.999). According to this study, beginning antibiotic therapy and delaying appendicectomy from the middle of the night to the next day does not significantly increase the risk of perforation or other complications. These findings may fit a theory that acute (typical) appendicitis and suppurative (atypical) appendicitis are two distinct disease processes. Findings at the time of surgery suggest that perforation occurs at the onset of symptoms in atypical cases.

Surgery may last from 15 minutes in typical appendicitis in thin patients to several hours in complicated cases. Hospital lengths of stay usually range from overnight to a matter of days (rarely weeks in complicated cases.) The pain is not always constant; in some cases it can stop for a day and then come back.

Prognosis
Most appendicitis patients recover easily with surgical treatment, but complications can occur if treatment is delayed or if peritonitis occurs. Recovery time depends on age, condition, complications, and other circumstances, including the amount of alcohol consumption, but usually is between 10 and 28 days. For young children (around 10 years old) the recovery takes three weeks.

The real possibility of life-threatening peritonitis is the reason why acute appendicitis warrants speedy evaluation and treatment. The patient may have to undergo a medical evacuation. Appendectomies have occasionally been performed in emergency conditions (i.e. outside of a proper hospital), when a timely medical evaluation was impossible.

Typical acute appendicitis responds quickly to appendectomy and occasionally will resolve spontaneously. If appendicitis resolves spontaneously, it remains controversial whether an elective interval appendectomy should be performed to prevent a recurrent episode of appendicitis. Atypical appendicitis (associated with suppurative appendicitis) is more difficult to diagnose and is more apt to be complicated even when operated early. In either condition prompt diagnosis and appendectomy yield the best results with full recovery in two to four weeks usually. Mortality and severe complications are unusual but do occur, especially if peritonitis persists and is untreated. Another entity known as appendicular lump is talked about quite often. It happens when appendix is not removed early during infection and omentum and intestine get adherent to it forming a palpable lump. During this period operation is risky unless there is pus formation evident by fever and toxicity or by USG. Medical management treats the condition.

An unusual complication of an appendectomy is "stump appendicitis": inflammation occurs in the remnant appendiceal stump left after a prior, incomplete appendectomy.

Penting, Asupan Asam Folat Masa Hamil

2009-01-30T18:41:00.000-08:00

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JAKARTA-- Ibu hamil perlu mengonsumsi gizi yang baik, salah satunya adalah asam folat. Komsumsi asam folat pada ibu hamil terbukti dapat mengoptimalkan perkembangan janin sekaligus mendukung kesehatan dirinya sendiri.

Sebaliknya, jika ibu hamil kekurangan asam folat bisa menyebabkan kecacatan pada bayi yang dilahirkan. Hasilnya bayi bisa mengalami kecacatan pada otak dan sumsum tulang belakang.

Menurut dr. Judi Junaedi Endjun, SpOG, Kepala Unit Perinatal Resiko Tinggi, RSPAD Gatot Subroto, asam folat membantu pembentukan otak bayi dan penting dalam membantu pembelahan sel. Asam folat juga bisa mencegah anemia dan menurunkan resiko terjadinya NTD (Neural Tube Defects).

Sayangnya, lanjut Judi sedikit sekali ibu yang menyadari dirinya kekurangan asam folat. Sebagian besar terjadi karena kehamilan terjadi tanpa direncanakan. "Sementara kebutuhan asam folat harus terpenuhi saat sebelum kehamilan," ungkap Judi di Jakarta, Kamis (29/1).

Sebuah studi yang dipublikasikan dalam Asia Pasific Journal of Clinical Nutrision edisi 2007 menunjukan di Jakarta, 3 dari 5 atau 60% wanita subur memiliki kadar folat dalam sel darah merah yang kurang dari ideal.

Kebutuhan asam folat pada ibu hamil sebesar 600 ug per hari, namun berdasarkan studi yang menunjukan kurangnya asam folat pada ibu hamil maka diprediksi tingkat NTD sebesar 15 dari 10 ribu kelahiran.

"Memang belum ada data pasti mengenai penyebab tingginya angka kematian pada bayi di Indonesia. Namun salah satu penyebabnya adalah kekurangan asam folat," ungkap Spesialis Obstetri dan Ginekolog itu.

Judi menambahkan kekurangan asam folat menyebabkan bayi lahir dengan bibir sumbing, berat badan rendah, down syndrome hingga keguguran. Kondisi tersebut disebabkan karena bayi mengalami kelainan pembuluh darah sehingga, rusaknya endotel pipa yang melapisi pembuluh darah menyebabkan plasenta mudah lepas.

"Plasenta sebagai saluran nutrisi dari si ibu pada bayi akan mudah lepas, jika ini terjadi maka asupan nutrisi pada bayi pun menjadi rusak," imbuh Judi.

Selain itu kelainan lainnya adalah bayi mengalami gangguan buang air besar dan kecil, tidak bisa berjalan tegak dan temperamen. Pada anak perempuan, saat dewasa tidak mengalami menstruasi. Sementara, kata Judi pada ibu hamil, kekurangan asam folat menyebabkan meningkatnya resiko anemia, sehingga ibu mudah letih, lelah dan pucat.

Untuk itu Judi menyarankan agar kebutuhan asam folat pada ibu hamil harus terpenuhi, yakni 600 ug folat per hari. Sumber makanan yang mengandung asam folat adalah daging sapi, brokoli, jeruk, bayam dan sumber protein lainnya. Sayangnya pemanasan dapat merusak kandungan folat dalam sayur hingga 80%. Judi menyarankan, asupan asam folat sebaiknya tidak hanya dari sayur saja.

"Asam folat penting, hanya tidak cukup dengan sayur. Ibu hamil bisa mengkonsumsi tablet folat atau susu dengan kandungan folat tinggi," saran Judi.

Judi juga mengimbau para ibu hamil untuk menghindari makanan yang dapat merusak kehamilan seperti gorengan, gula, cafein dan alkohol.

Selain itu kebutuhan folat tidak hanya pada saat hamil tapi juga sebelum hamil. Tiga bulan sebelum hamil sebaiknya wanita mengkonsumsi asam folat sebanyak 600 ug per hari. (cr1/ri)

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2008-12-12T21:04:00.000-08:00

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Health Tip: Are You Anemic?

2008-12-05T20:30:00.000-08:00

- (HealthDay News) -- Anemia occurs either when the blood is deficient in red blood cells, or it lacks enough of a protein called hemoglobin.

Some forms of anemia can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says.

Here's the agency's list of warning signs that you may be anemic:

Feeling tired and weak.
Experiencing paleness, dizziness, headache or shortness of breath.
Having a lower than normal body temperature.
Having cold or numb hands and feet.
Having pains in your chest, or a very fast or abnormal heartbeat.
Feeling irritable.
Doing poorly at work or school.

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Can Some Breast Cancer Tumors Regress if Left Untreated?

2008-11-29T21:44:00.000-08:00

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By Kate Stinchfield

Do more frequent mammograms pick up some breast cancer tumors that might have gone away without treatment? Possibly, according to a controversial study published this week in Archives of Internal Medicine. However, experts caution that the research raises an interesting question, but can’t definitively answer it.

In the study, a research team led by Per-Henrik Zahl, MD, of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, looked at two groups of women from before and after Norway stepped up its mammogram screening program in 1996.

One group of 119,000 women ages 50 to 64 had mammograms every two years, for a total of three mammograms between 1996 and 2001. The researchers compared them to a second group of nearly 110,000 women who were ages 50 to 64 in 1992 but didn’t have routine mammograms. Those women had a single mammogram in 1997.

Not surprisingly, the women who had more mammograms had more cases of invasive breast cancer—if you look for cancer, you tend to find it. However, at the end of the six-year period, cases of invasive breast cancer were still 22% higher among regularly screened women, although the researchers expected the same number of cases in both groups.

They suggest that some of the tumors detected by mammography would have spontaneously regressed had they not been caught and treated.

It’s a controversial idea, but one worth considering, says Robert M. Kaplan, PhD, the chairman at UCLA’s Department of Health Services, who cowrote an editorial accompanying the study. “Our tendency was to dismiss it when we first read it, but the more we looked at it, the more we thought that maybe there is something to this.”

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Skin Care in Ayurveda

2008-11-10T23:52:00.001-08:00

Skin Care in Ayurveda

Awinita Smith

Skin is the seat of a sense organ. The senses of touch, temperature, pain, pressure are felt by it. A healthy skin always looks attractive even when devoid of make up.

The first step in the holistic ayurvedic approach to skin care is finding out your ayurvedic skin type.

Vata skin is in generally dry, thin, delicate and cool to the touch, easily gets dehydrated, and is very vulnerable to the influence of dry windy weather. Vata skin may age faster, and tends to be dry, rough and flaky when out of balance.

Pitta skin type tends to be fair, sensitive, soft, warm, and of medium thickness. Less tolerance to hot food, less tolerance to fieriness in temperament. Pitta skin types tend to be more prone to freckles and moles than the other skin types. When out of balance, Pitta skin can flare up in rashes, rosacea, acne, or sunspots.

Kapha skin tends to have all the qualities of water and earth -- it can be oily, thick, pale, soft, cool and more tolerant of the sun. Kapha skin tends to age slower and form less wrinkles than the other two types. Kapha skin types may struggle with dull complexion, enlarged pores, excessive oil, blackheads, and pimples, moist types of eczema and water retention.

"Combination" skin can be Vata-Pitta, skin that is both dry and sensitive, Kapha-Pitta-skin is oily and sensitive, and Vata-Kapha- skin that is generally dry with some oily zones.
Skin Care tips for your ayurvedic skin type

Vata Skin Care
For Vata skin to stay youthful, skin care products used should be very nurturing. They must include some essential oils or herbs in combination, which can nourish the skin and rehydrate it; otherwise it may be susceptible to wrinkles and premature aging.
Going to bed on time, eating regular meals, and following a regular daily routine are essential components of a holistic approach to Vata skin care, as are eating foods that help balance Vata and nourish the Vata skin.

Pitta Skin Care
The Pitta skin type needs both cooling and nurturing. Use skin care products that help enhance resistance to the sun. Avoid tanning treatments and therapies that expose your delicate, sensitive skin to steam for extended periods of time.
The ayurvedic herb Flame of Forest can help protect Pitta skin from photosensitivity. But like other ayurvedic herbs, it needs to be used in combination with other herbs for a balanced effect on the skin.

Kapha Skin Care
"Kapha skin, because of its thickness and oiliness, is more prone to accumulate ama -- toxins under the skin. People with Kapha skin need to do detoxification on a regular basis, both internal detoxification and external detoxification to flush toxins from the skin," says Mishra.
Scrubbing the skin with gentle exfoliating clay can help external cleansing. Kapha skin types may also need to take herbal formulations to cleanse the skin from within.

This article has been published by Awinita Smith whose specialization are in Health related topics and currently writing on Skin Treatment topics for http://www.skintreatmentweb.info. In past, she has written more articles on natural health care which can be seen in the same website. For more details about the Skin related issues or Natural Skin Care, please visit Skintreatmentweb.info website. If any mistake or error is found in this published article, please get back to us at this address; awinita.smith@gmail.com so that we can rectify it promptly. You can also see more information on acne treatment on this page: http://www.skintreatmentweb.info/retin-a.html

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Weak immune system the cause

2008-11-10T23:49:00.000-08:00

Weak immune system the cause

by: Anonymous

Question : I NOTICED that my right tonsil is enlarged and has white patches on it. I was prescribed three courses of antibiotics and some gargling solution. I have not experienced any fever or sore throat. Should I remove my tonsil?
Answer : WHEN the tonsils are repeatedly infected, they become enlarged. Enlarged tonsils are not the causes of infections -- they are the result of a poor immune system. Removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy) therefore cannot be the solution to this problem. The two primary reasons for tonsil removal are:
1. Recurrent infection despite antibiotic therapy
2. Difficulty in breathing due to enlarged tonsils. If your symptoms persist, consult a doctor immediately.
Tonsillitis, enlarged tonsils and tonsil infections are usually caused by bacterial or virus infection. Bacterial infection of the tonsils, especially those caused by streptococcus, is usually treated with antibiotics. You may incorporate probiotics into your diet. Clinical studies have shown that friendly bacteria lactobaccilus and bifidobacteria help restore the microflora balance in the body and thus boost your immune system.
Supplementing with allicin may also be beneficial. Allicin is able to penetrate microorganisms cell walls, upset their biochemical balance and impede their activity.
Salt-water gargles, increased fluid intake, anti-inflammatory medications and rest can help lessen the severity of your symptoms. High consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants and vitamins may be helpful, too.

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Earache and natural cures

2008-11-10T23:44:00.000-08:00

Earache and natural cures

Lac Tran

Otalgia or earache can occur for a multitude of reasons. The buildup of pressure in the eustachian tube is one of the top causes of earache. Usually the eustachian tube drains fluids out of the middle ear through the back of the throat. Sometimes a cold, allergy or sore throat can cause the eustachian tube to swell up and shut. Tonsillitis and sinus infections also result in earache, especially among children. Sometimes high altitudes or rapid change in altitude, as when flying, can cause earache.

Earache can be an indication of obstruction of the ear canal with a foreign object or earwax. It also may also indicate a perforated or broken eardrum, because of a blow to the head, infection in the inner ear, suction applied to the ear or the insertion of a foreign object into the ear. â€œSwimmerâ€™s earâ€ is also a common ear infection. It is an infection of the outer ear structures and happens because water is trapped in the ear canal. Bacteria multiply in the ear canal, causing infection and irritation. In this case the treatment of earache requires treatment of the infection.

There are many homeopathic and herbal solutions traditionally used in the treatment of earache. Anecdotal evidence has suggested that these have a good effect. Belladonna, a homeopathic medicine is recommended for a throbbing earache, while Chamomilla is given to babies who are also teething. Some common herbal cures used in the treatment of earache are echinacea and goldenseal herbal combination formula. Echinacea and goldenseal are essentially antiviral and they stimulate the immune system.

Garlic, an antibacterial, and may be useful in the treatment of earache through helping to heal an ear infection. A few drops of garlic juice in sesame oil is heated and put into the ear to clear up any infection. Mullein oil is a traditional Native American cure which reduces swelling and inflammation. The oil is warmed to just above body temperature and one or two drops are put into the affected ear. It is important to remember that earaches could be an indication of more complicated problems. If persistent or accompanied by fever, a qualified doctor should be consulted. The treatment of earache, if persistent usually requires a prescribed antibiotic course and possibly eardrops.

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Binahong Interest

2008-11-05T00:06:00.000-08:00

I know this plant since I tole big break bones and undergone surgical operations. First that I do against left thigh bruise on the tole is to sprinkle the leaves and stems Binahong bruise on it, so it can reduce the pain. Then I take a few pieces of leaves and roots from my binahong then boiled with sugar rather warm stones after I have to drink it to Tole.

Binahong is crawling plants, long (perenial), can reach ± 5 m long, soft-trunked, astigmatism, another twist, red, in the solid, smooth surface, sometimes forming a kind of tuber that is implicit in the armpit with the leaf form and not uniform Texturized rough.

Form of leaves is a single, very short bertangkai (subsessile), composed take turns, green, form the heart (cordata), the length of 5 - 10 cm, width 3 - 7 cm, thin blade leaves supple, spike, the base meander (emerginatus) , The edge of flat, slippery surfaces, can be eaten.

Form of interest: compound shaped bunches, talked, long, the leaves appear in the armpit, the crown of creamy whitish totaling five-piece does not clingy, long piece of the crown 0.5 - 1 cm, fragrant smell.

Roots of form: shaped roots, beefy software.

Many sources say that Binahong (Anredera cordifolia) comes from the United States, South Korea and even China. Even in Indonesia, the snake plant, known by the name Gendola is there. These plants grow in the lowland and upland. Many are planted in pots as ornamental and medicinal plants.

The growhty of this plant is generativelly (seed), but more often develops in a vegetative or to be growth through root rimpangnya (Rizhoma)

Main properties

* Accelerating the recovery of health after surgery, childbirth, circumcision, all injured, in enteritis.
* Activists and to normally circulation and blood pressure.
* Prevent stroke, ulcer, acid nerves.
* Adding to restore the vitality and endurance body.
* Wazir (pile)
* Activists urination, defecation.
* Diabetes
* Take the weight.
* Headache.
* Stomach illness, etc..

For use in, take rhizoma (tubers) adequate, washed, boiled and then, after the cold filtered and the results be 2-3 times a day, way to heal this wound former operations, ulcer, typus, dysentery, physical freshness (add eggs and honey ), To prevent stroke, acid and fiber lumbago.

However, tubers can also be dried, then pounded fine, and then included in the capsule and 0.5 MH drunk 3 times a day.

To the outside, the leaves and stems pounded fine and then smeared on the part of the hospital. This material to cure because of bruised beaten, subject to fire (heat), rheum, stiff rheumatic pain, muscle pain, skin care.

Tubers mixed with other ingredients boiled together with betel leaf, ginger with the odd comparison: 7, 9, 13 to healing the heart swelling, swelling Lever, diabetes, kidney damage and colitis.

Stem to overcome the weaknesses of men, which is taken by his sap smeared on the penis, Leave some time and then perform sexual intercourse with his wife. Another way is mixed with kencur (3 cups to 1 cup) drunk every night for one week.

Almost all the plants binahong such as tubers, stems and leaves can be used in herbal therapy.

Just .... after 4 days to undergo treatment, although somewhat look like a hobble-game and still be assisted by "Jagrak", so now I Tole school.

Daun Jambu Biji Sebagai Antioksidan

2008-11-01T05:27:00.000-07:00

Jambu biji memiliki rasa lebih manis dibanding jambu Bangkok. Jumlah bijinya yang banyak membuat penggemarnya enggan mengunyah langsung buah jambu ini. Oleh karenanya buah jambu biji ini sering dibuat juice Jambu biji merah diyakini memiliki khasiat meningkatkan ketahanan tubuh bagi penderita demam berdarah.

Khusus daun jambu biji, penelitian yang pernah dilakukan umumnya khasiatnya sebagai ainti diare. Disamping itu, jambu biji mempunyai khasiat sebagai anti inflamasi, anti mutagenik, anti mikroba dan analgesik. Beberepa senyawa kimia yang terkandung dalam jambu biji antara lain, polifenol, karoten, flavonoid dan tannin. â€œDengan adanya kandung an senyawa itu diperkirakan daun jambu biji juga mempunyai aktivitas antioksidan yang erat khasiatnya dalam mengobati berbagai penyakit,â€� kata Susi Indariani, Peneliti dari Pusat Studi Biofarmaka Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB).

Susi Indariani kemudian melakukan penelitian khasiat daun jambu biji sebagai antioksidan. Penelitian yang ia beri judul â€˜Uji Aktivitas Antioksidan Ekstrak Daun Jambu Biji (Psidium guajava L)â€™ bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktibitas antioksidan ekstrak daun jambu biji sekaligus membandingkan potensi antioksidan dari beberapa jenis Daun Jambu biji local sehingga diperoleh jenis daun Jambu biji local yang mempunyai potensi antioksidan terbaik.

â€œDalam penelitian saya melakukan beberapa uji yakni uji aktivitas antioksidan secara kimia dengan metode tiosianat, uji ektivitas antioksidan secara kimia dengan metode tiobarbiturik (TBA), dan analisa fisika, kimia serta mikrobiologi ekstrak terpilih. Susi menggunakan bahan baku daun jambu biji merah local dan jambu biji putil local yang diperoleh dengan cara mengumpulkan dari pohon yang tumbuh di pekarangan-pekarangan rumah di daerah Bantar Kambing Bogor. Daun tersebut sebelum di analisa dikeringkan terlebih dahulu.

Walhasil, pada pengujian menggunakan metode tiosianat, ekstrak daun jambu biji putih local mempunyai faktor protektif (kemampuan proteksi) mendekati vitamin E atau tokoferol yaitu sebesar 1.10. Tokoferol sendiri mempunyai faktor protektif sebesar 1.16. Sedangkan daun jambu biji merah faktor protektifnya lebih rendah yakni kurang dari 1. Pada pegujian menggunakan metode TBA, ekstrak etanol dari daun jambu biji putih local dapat menghambat oksidasi lipida sampai 94,19 % terhadap control yang tidak diberi antioksidan. Ini berarti daun biji jambu terbukti memiliki kemampuan antioksidan. Susi juga meneliti kandungan daun jambu biji putih local. Hasil uji fitokimia ekstrak daun jambu biji menunjukkan senyawa yang terdapat dalam ekstrak adalah tannin, fenol, flavonoid, kuinon, dan steroid. Mengenai senyawa aktif yang mempunyai aktivitas aktioksidan

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Animal Dermatology Clinic Announces Today the Grand Opening of a State of the Art Veterinary Specialty Practice in Pasadena, California

2008-10-31T21:47:00.000-07:00

PASADENA, Calif., Oct 31, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Dermatology Clinic announces the grand opening of their new full time state of the art specialty practice in Pasadena, CA. The 3,700 square foot facility has six dermatology exam rooms and a separate procedure room, where laser surgeries, allergy testing, biopsies, and other diagnostic testing, as well as treatments, can be performed on-site, in a quiet and stress-free environment. There is also a custom-built area in the clinic in which a separate dental practice will soon be located.
"We are very excited about our new facility opening in Pasadena. We have been working at satellite clinics in Pasadena for the past several years and have realized over time that our clients would be better served with a full time location. We also believe that this full time clinic will be able to address the needs of clients in the San Fernando, San Gabriel, and Simi Valleys, as well as, Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks, and other outer-lying areas. We have been fortunate in finding such a prime location for the clinic in beautiful downtown Pasadena," says owner Rusty Muse, DVM, DipACVD.
An open house for referring veterinarians and clients to tour the clinic and meet the doctors of the Pasadena practice will be held Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the 150 North San Gabriel Boulevard, Suite 400 location. As the Pasadena clinic's full-time doctor, Dr. John Angus, DVM, Dip ACVD will practice along with Dr. Joel Griffies, DVM, Dip ACVD and Dr. Allison Kirby, DVM, who will be practicing part time at this clinic. These doctors, as well as many doctors from the other Animal Dermatology Clinics across California, will be on-site to meet with referring veterinarians and clients.
Founded in 1980 by Dr. Craig Griffin, Animal Dermatology Clinic has the distinction of being the first privately owned clinic approved by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology to provide a residency program, and is the largest group of veterinary dermatologists across the globe. Since 1980, Animal Dermatology Clinic has expanded to include six full time clinics in California, Georgia, and Kentucky, eleven satellite locations throughout California, Georgia, and Kentucky, and more expansion is planned. For more information, please visit the website at

http://www.animaldermatology.com.

Hot flushes good for cancer drugs

2008-10-31T01:22:00.000-07:00

Hot flushes are one of the side-effects of breast cancer treatment

Hot flushes, night sweats and painful joints may be a sign of success for breast cancer therapy, research shows.

Women taking tamoxifen or anastrozole are 10% less likely to have a recurrence of the disease if they have the side-effects, a study found.

It is hoped the results in The Lancet Oncology may encourage women to continue with therapy despite uncomfortable symptoms.

Researchers analysed data from 4,000 women with early-stage breast cancer.

Tamoxifen and anastrozole are both forms of hormone therapy used for some women with breast cancer.

At the moment all we can say is that the symptoms indicate the likely success of the treatment

Professor Jack Cuzick

In 2004 a large international randomised trial compared the drugs in post-menopausal women.

Using data from this study, the researchers found 37.5% of women reported hot flushes and night sweats after three months of treatment and they subsequently had a lower recurrence rate than women without the symptoms.

There was a greater decreased risk of recurrence in the just under a third of women who reported the side-effect of painful joints.

Oestrogen

Study leader, Professor Jack Cuzick, an epidemiologist from Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry and lead author of the study, said the treatments were designed to starve potential cancers of oestrogen and these symptoms mean that there are lower levels of oestrogen in the body.

"Our study found that hot flushes, night sweats and painful joints could be used to predict how effective a breast cancer patient's hormonal treatment will be.

"But it is too early to say whether having these symptoms is essential for the treatment to be effective.

"At the moment all we can say is that the symptoms indicate the likely success of the treatment."

He added that the knowledge that such symptoms indicate a strong treatment effect may encourage women to keep taking the drugs long-term.

Dr Kat Arney from Cancer Research UK said it was important to stress that if a woman is not having symptoms it does not necessarily mean the treatment is not working.

"If she's having side-effects then so much the better."

She said further research is needed on whether the findings on side-effects are associated with the genetics behind individual patient responses to cancer treatment.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/

Cancer patients get a makeover and a lift with Look Good . . . Feel Better

2008-10-19T00:09:00.000-07:00

A free nationwide program helps women with hair loss rebuild self-esteem.

By Jane Neff Rollins, Special to The Times
October 20, 2008

Anyone diagnosed with cancer is facing challenges from the get-go: Your life may be on the line. You may need surgery, radiation or potent chemotherapy, which can make you sick as a dog. On top of all that, you may start to lose your hair.

Hair loss is often the hardest part of cancer treatment to deal with emotionally, says Sue Casalenuovo, director of the Positive Appearance Center at St. John's Health Center.

The issue is not mere vanity. "Once you lose your hair, your cancer is no longer private," Casalenuovo says. Patients who lose their hair may fear the pity they see in others' eyes. They may worry about alarming their children, alienating their partners or losing their jobs.

To address the issue of hair loss and other treatment-related changes in appearance, many hospitals and service providers offer the Look Good . . . Feel Better program for women being treated for cancer, a free nationwide service begun in 1989 by the American Cancer Society, the Personal Care Products Council Foundation and the National Cosmetology Assn.

During each Look Good . . . Feel Better session, a licensed cosmetologist volunteer first shows participants how to care for their skin and nails, both of which require special attention during cancer treatment. Then the cosmetologist applies makeup on one of the participants acting as a model and shows the women how to draw in eyebrows and apply false eyelashes.

All participants receive a goody bag filled with skin-care products and cosmetics (matched to participants' skin tone) that are donated by major manufacturers. Having new supplies of makeup is a boon not only to morale but also to a cancer patient's health, says Bebe Tamberg, director of the Personal Appearance Rehabilitation Service at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. Cancer patients are vulnerable to infections, and it is important not to cross-contaminate skin-care products and makeup, she says.

The sessions also include an opportunity to try on wigs, scarves and hats. For women who proudly choose to go bald, Tamberg encourages them to wear big earrings and "be like a Chia Pet as you let the hair come in."

Rebuilding self-esteem is one of the main benefits from participating in this program. When women realize they are looking pretty good, "that alone makes them feel emotionally a little more stable," Casalenuovo says.

The program may also motivate patients to complete a more challenging treatment program and be more able to anticipate a life after cancer. It may even improve a woman's relationship with her partner. A woman may be so transformed by a makeover and wig that her husband may not recognize her, says Ruth Hong, director of health promotion for the American Cancer Society.

Although Look Good . . . Feel Better is not technically a support group, women do find emotional support from sharing experiences with one another, perhaps even asking questions that they wouldn't ask their health provider. "People there made new friends as they were talking about their particular experience of cancer," says LuAnn Kleinsasser of Monrovia, a breast cancer patient who participated in the Look Good . . . Feel Better program at the Wellness Community-Foothills in Pasadena.

Last year, more than 900 Southern California women participated in Look Good . . . Feel Better, which is offered at more than 40 locations in Los Angeles County.

To learn more: Women undergoing cancer treatment who wish to enroll in the program should call (800) 227-2345. The American Cancer Society is also interested in hearing from licensed cosmetologists and aestheticians who would like to volunteer with the program.

For men: "Although hair loss may be an issue for many men, it is not the primary issue that comes up," says Daniel Phillips, manager of social work at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. A hands-on program equivalent to Look Good . . . Feel Better for men is not available, but the American Cancer Society has a website and a brochure, "Look Good . . . Feel Better: A Practical Guide for Men in Cancer Treatment," which includes a tear-out guide to daily skin and hair care.

For teens: A Look Good . . . Feel Better program geared to boys and girls age 13 to 17 with cancer is offered quarterly at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Call (800) 395-5665 or check www.2bme.org for more information.

health@latimes.com

Skin-care products ...

2008-10-17T05:25:00.000-07:00

Skin-care products find new audience

Jean Patteson |Sentinel Staff Writer

October 16, 2008

Men have long used personal-care products such as shaving creams, shampoos, fragrances and deodorants. Now they are turning their attention toward skin-care and bath-and-body products, says James Whittall, who launched the MenEssentials line of grooming products in 2000.

In the United States, total retail sales of men's grooming products are close to $10 billion. Skin-care and bath items account for the smallest (about $650 million) but fastest-growing segment.

That is why large mass-marketers such as Gillette are introducing face washes, exfoliating scrubs, shower gels and moisturizers, says Whittall. And why women's brands such as Nivea are coming out with men's products.

"This wouldn't be happening if the vast majority of men continued to bathe and shave with the same bar of discount soap," he says.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com

warning

2008-10-15T21:00:00.000-07:00

Stop feeding babies with cow’s milk

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:27:00 10/14/2008

The crisis involving tainted Chinese baby formula is not the only reason for us to stop feeding cow’s milk to babies. (“2 Chinese drinks positive for melamine,” Philippine Daily Inquirer, 10/3/08) Cow’s milk is the No. 1 cause of allergies in children, and research links dairy consumption to colic, chronic ear infections, type 1 or “juvenile-onset” diabetes, acne, obesity, flatulence, constipation and more.

In his book “Don’t Drink Your Milk: New Frightening Medical Facts about the World’s Most Overrated Nutrient,” Frank A. Oski, the former physician in chief at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Medical Center, noted that 90 percent of Filipinos are lactose-intolerant. Some of the signs that a person is lactose-intolerant are bloating, cramps, diarrhea and nausea.

The best food for babies is their mother’s milk, which provides them with the optimal balance of nutrients needed for physical growth and brain development. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that breastfed babies grow up to be smarter adults.

The next best thing to breast milk is soy-based baby formula. In his world-famous book “Baby and Child Care,” the late pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock recommends breast-feeding or soy-based formula—rather than cow’s milk-based—saying, “I no longer recommend dairy products.”

For more information on the dangers of dairy products, visit GoVeg.com.

ROCHELLE REGODON, campaigns manager, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia-Pacific (PETA)

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Skin Care Secrets of Calming Chamomile

2008-10-13T21:20:00.000-07:00

Beverly Hills, CA (The Open Press) October 13, 2008 -- Much of the country is experiencing the cooler weather of fall with chilly winter weather just around the corner. Dry, damaged skin will soon be on your skin care agenda. In the current economic climate we’re all looking for ways to save money, so instead of heading off to the pharmacy or the doctor, try a natural skin care solution this year.

Known for its calming properties chamomile tea is often taken at bedtime. But it can do much more than that. This versatile herb is known for its natural healing properties that help rejuvenate the skin. Instead of drinking the tea use it to rinse your face for a soft, healthy glow. Scientific investigation and research has shown that chamomile is an ideal skin care ingredient as it calms inflammation and can be used for a range of skin problems including dry skin, blemishes, scars, eczema, psoriasis, spider veins, age spots, and discoloration.

The bactericidal, anti-itching, and antiseptic properties help to refresh the skin and reduce swelling. Chamomile contains azulene which has the calming, anti-inflammatory and refreshing properties that soothe and tone tired skin, and repair and protect delicate or irritable skin. To pep up tired skin use a chamomile infusion in a mist bottle and spray it onto your face.

When combined with comfrey and calendula chamomile produces a powerful healing formula. Mix it with rosewater, witch-hazel and aloe vera for a soothing toner to use after cleansing.

Once you have cleansed and toned your skin, opt for the latest technology in moisturizing – a shielding lotion. Nature provides a protective layer on your skin to keep oils and moisture in so that your skin can stay healthy. When harsh weather and environmental irritants strip away this protective layer, it can lead to dry and damaged skin. A shielding lotion is the perfect partner to restore what irritants strip away. It is the natural skin care treatment like chamomile.
source : http://www.theopenpress.com

No health without mental health

2008-10-11T22:02:00.000-07:00

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in his message on World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2008, while emphasizing that mental disorders occur in all cultures and at all stages of life, said there can be no health without mental health.

The full text of his message, a copy of which was made available to IRNA by the UN Information Center on Wednesday, reads: "Mental disorders occur in all cultures and at all stages of life. They are risk factors for, or consequences of, many other health problems, and are too often associated with poverty, marginalization and social disadvantage. They also appear more frequently in the midst of conflict and disasters.

"Health systems around the world face enormous challenges in delivering mental health care and protecting the human rights of people with severe disorders. The resources available are insufficient, inequitably distributed and inefficiently used. As a result, a large majority of people with mental disorders receive no care at all.

"Scaling-up services should be a priority. The World Health Organization's Mental Health Gap Action Program, launched this month, identifies the strategies needed for scaling up mental health care using cost-effective interventions in resource-constrained settings.

The program calls on all partners -- governments, multilateral agencies, donors, public health organizations, mental health professionals and consumer groups -- to join together for advocacy and action to make this happen.

"More broadly, we must do more to integrate mental health awareness into all aspects of health and social policy, health-system planning, and primary and secondary general health care. Mental health is of paramount important for personal well-being, family
relationships and an individual's ability to contribute to society.

"On this World Mental Health Day, let us recognize that there can be no health without mental health." --IRNA
source : http://mathaba.net

Recently Released HI-ORAC-8 Sunscreen by UV Exposures Stakes Claim as Best Wrinkle Cream

2008-10-10T23:46:00.000-07:00

New sunscreen with anti wrinkle properties clinically proven to reverse photoaging and sun damage.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 8, 2008 -- A new sunscreen just approved for sale is gaining publicity for reversing the effects of sun damage and photoaging. The main ingredient is called HI-ORAC-8, and the company has seen sales climb this summer through customer buzz. "Customers have praised our new sunscreen as an alternative to all the expensive wrinkle creams out there," said Matthew Nicolo, President of UV Exposures, the manufacturer of HI-ORAC-8. The effectiveness of HI-ORAC-8 lies in the combination of natural antioxidants that through extensive research are clinically proven to reduce signs of aging and sun damage.

HI-ORAC-8 is the first formula to combine the highest ORAC valued topical antioxidants into one formula. These antioxidants include green tea, pomegranate, cocoa, carrot, coffee and vitamins E, D and A. "What new research studies have proven is that these top antioxidants have a synergistic effect in combination-making them more effective" said Nicolo.

"The sun has a profound effect over years of exposure on the skin, causing premature skin aging, skin cancer, and many other skin changes. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun accounts for most premature skin aging. Many skin changes that were commonly believed to be due to aging, such as easy bruising, are actually a result of prolonged exposure to the sun. Skin texture changes caused by UV exposure (sunbathing, tanning) include thick skin in coarse wrinkles, especially on the back of the neck, and thinning of the skin causing fine wrinkles, easy bruising, and skin tearing, particularly on the forearms and back of the hands. Everyday our skin suffers the incremental and cumulative effects of genetic aging and environmental damage. However, even when reduced, age and damage cannot diminish the potential that nature has given us to utilize these inherent free radical fighters for anti aging... given the proper environment. To my knowledge, HI-ORAC-8 is unlike any other cosmetic anti wrinkle product ever made available to the general public. It's a true anti wrinkle sunscreen." said Nicolo.

HI-ORAC-8 is a new development by emerging skincare manufacturer UV Exposures, whose recent innovations in anti aging suncare products is commanding industry-wide attention. With HI-ORAC-8, the company seeks to combine the latest advancements in sunscreen technologies with the most effective natural anti wrinkle advancements. "HI-ORAC-8 is a proven advancement in anti aging sun protection. Collective sun damage over years of exposure is the leading cause of wrinkles and fine lines," said Nicolo. "The latest topical antioxidant research and the positive effects on the reversal of photodamage caused by the sun is the foundation of our formula. Most wrinkle creams recommend a sunscreen be used with the product. With our HI-ORAC-8 line, our goal was to combining the best technologies of both industries into one product."

HI-ORAC-8 based sunscreen and moisturizer is available in numerous retail locations and online at http://www.uvexposures.com

SOURCE: UV Exposures, LLC.

Applied DNA Sciences Begins Supplying BioActive Ingredients to Enhance Intimate Apparel Industry

2008-10-09T21:16:00.000-07:00

STONY BROOK, N.Y., Oct 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (APDN:
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APDN 0.04, +0.01, +33.3%) today announced that its proprietary ingredient, DermalRx(TM) HydroSeal, has been incorporated into the fabric of a new line of intimate apparel currently being test marketed by a global marketer of intimate apparel. Consumer responses are being evaluated in several major metropolitan markets. DermalRx(TM) HydroSeal, part of APDN's BioActive(TM) Ingredients portfolio, represents a new approach to dry skin -- Structural Moisturization. The BioActive(TM) Ingredients business is based on the biofermentation expertise developed from APDN's SigNature(TM) DNA and BioMaterial(TM) Genotyping.
"Introducing skin care science to the textile industry is a great example of the crosstalk between our proprietary scientific platforms, our commercial entree, and our customer base," said Dr. Hayward, CEO of APDN. "Topical delivery systems enhance the performance of active ingredients on the skin. All garments contact the skin. What better way to deploy a skin treatment than through a textile?"
With stress, skin becomes increasingly porous and its ability to retain moisture diminishes, as does its tensile strength, making skin subject to dehydration, and visible skin imperfections. DermalRx(TM) HydroSeal, a proprietary complex of a novel yeast ferment, soy proteins and soy peptides, helps to enhance cohesion between the cells in the upper layers of the skin, restoring elasticity and the skin's natural capacity to retain moisture. Key features of this product include the repair of damaged skin and the remodeling and restoration of the skin surface to refine texture and radiance. The effect promotes a youthful appearance to the skin and contributes to overall skin health.
Dr. Hayward continued, "We are excited by this innovative use of DermalRx(TM) HydroSeal and believe that the success of our product in intimate apparel will open up many additional applications beyond the personal care industry, where we have seen initial success. While the impact of test marketing on our revenues is minor to date, we are hopeful that these inroads made in the global personal care industry through the sale of our BioActive(TM) Ingredients will further expand opportunities to provide APDN's brand protection products and services to this industry as well." APDN's management team has a history of success in this industry, having developed ingredients prior to joining APDN, that are now used by many Fortune 100 companies.
APDN's CFO Kurt Jensen stated: "We expect that BioActive(TM) Ingredients will generate a growing revenue stream for the company as we ramp up our core security business. We also believe that there is real potential to custom manufacture additional products for existing and new customers, as demonstrated by this exciting new application of our ingredients."
About Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Applied DNA Sciences offers technology in three synergistic market segments, SigNature(TM) DNA, BioMaterial(TM) Genotyping(TM) and BioActive(TM) Ingredients that are available to assist in the protection of brands and intellectual property and can be forensically authenticated by machine-readable devices. The company's BioActive(TM) Ingredients are custom manufactured for use in the personal care industry. APDN's common stock is listed on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol "APDN".
The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe APDN's future plans, projections, strategies and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of APDN. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our short operating history, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance, market competition and various other factors detailed from time to time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, filed on January 15, 2008 and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB. APDN undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Taking A Whole-Body Approach To Skin Care

2008-10-09T19:09:00.000-07:00

(NAPSI)-As the weather cools off and the air becomes dryer, our skin loses the ability to retain moisture and many people become troubled by dry skin. Recent studies have demonstrated that dry skin can contribute to a host of skin problems, including premature wrinkling.

Protecting the skin and keeping a youthful look has long been a quest for many women. While the appeal of soft, smooth skin is timeless, the methods used to achieve it have changed considerably in recent years. Research shows the best results for clear, soft and healthy skin are obtained by a holistic approach that combines topical care with a better diet, lifestyle and product choices.

This inside-out approach by women focuses on what you put in your body and what you put on your skin. New discoveries and product formulations are making it even easier for women to have glowing skin by adding ingredients that are very popular in nutrition and health to skin care products.

"The latest beauty trend is about working from the inside out. People are looking for products that not only encourage a healthy body but can help keep skin looking good," said Dr. Rosemarie Ingleton. "Recent discoveries show that omega-3 and omega-6 oils are not only great for the heart but have a calming, anti-inflammatory effect when used topically, keeping skin moist and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles."

One example of this innovative trend is Eucerin's new Calming Body Wash, which is designed to help improve itchy dry skin with omega oils. Known for their nutritional benefits, these natural oils leave the skin soft and smooth, protecting it from post-shower dryness.

"Having a daily skin care routine that includes the correct moisturizers and products for your skin type will help skin stay hydrated and look its best," added Dr. Ingleton. "Today's moisturizing products have to contain ingredients that are beneficial and have lasting effects."

The new Eucerin PLUS Smoothing Essentials body lotion takes into consideration both of these facts. It is a light-weight moisturizing formula that absorbs quickly and provides all-day relief for very dry skin, without a greasy feeling. This gentle alpha hydroxy formula reinforces the skin's moisture barrier, helping to prevent dryness, and leaves the skin noticeably smoother.

Today's moisturizers contain numerous ingredients to help keep skin soft and supple.
source : http://www.napsnet.com

Influenza season healthy living tips

2008-10-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

Lt. Col. Sharon Cole- Wainwright Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center

Influenza season stretches from October through late March and can have a major impact on individuals and organizations.

Influenza or the flu is a viral infection that spreads through air droplets from infected persons to others. The flu can cause fever, sore throat, cough, headache, chills and muscle aches.

Even if it doesn't cause a serious illness, it can lead to absences at work and school. Anyone can get influenza, however; some people are more susceptible than others depending on their body's ability to fight off infections.

Every year in the U.S. 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications and about 36,000 people die from the flu. Most fatalities are among the elderly and individuals with chronic medical problems.

Influenza vaccine can prevent influenza. Inactivated influenza vaccine is given as a shot and has been available for use within the United States for many years. Another flu vaccine available for use is FluMist® which is a weakened live virus taken as a nasal spray by, healthy people 5-49 years of age.

In addition to receiving the influenza vaccine you can protect yourself by the following actions:

AVOID CLOSE CONTACT

Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Maintain at least a 30 foot distance.

STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE

SICK

If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

COVER YOUR MOUTH AND

NOSE

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

CLEAN YOUR HANDS

Wash your hands and use an alcohol-based sanitizer frequently throughout the day to help protect you from germs.

The proper method of sneezing or coughing is into your sleeve. This is done so that germs are trapped into the fabric of your clothing and die.

Mass post influenza vaccinations are scheduled for Oct. 22. Commanders and first sergeants must schedule their units by calling (706) 787- 3547. Screening forms can be obtained from Connelly Clinic on Oct. 14, and must be completed prior to scheduled time slots.

source : http://www.fortgordonsignal.com

Hannah Montana Is Hazardous To Your Health!

2008-10-08T19:50:00.000-07:00

This is serious.

Parents, please be careful. Hannah Montana is hazardous to your child's health!

There's been a recent finding of lead in toys being sold in Canada. And, according to the Toronto Star newspaper, who launched an investigation, dangerously high levels of lead are being found in a range of items, such as toys, baby pacifiers, and even Hannah Montana bracelets sold at Wal-Mart!

Although the U.S. government has named lead toys "one of the most serious environmental hazards to children", the same toys are still making their way to Canada.

The Star used two types of high-tech tests to help find out just what the government was letting into the country to be sold. They found lead being sold everywhere, from small to large retailers!

Some of the products contained small amounts of lead, but others "contained levels of lead that are illegal under Canadian law."

One find was a jewelery kit marked "Lead Free" but when they tested the necklace, it had nearly double the legal limit for lead, while the necklace clasp had 150 times the limit!

Upon the discovery, the owner of the small store selling the jewelry threw out the remaining kits, and said, "These are all garbage. This should not have happened. It should not be sold. It's not my problem. I blame our government. Something is coming to this country and it is coming with the permission of the government. They should be taken to task."

Even his suppliers were upset as they had paid a premium for lead-free products from their Chinese manufacturers. The suppliers also threw out the remaining 100 kits they had in inventory.

Tony Clement, the Canadian Health Minister, called all the findings "deeply disturbing" and promised that if re-elected he'd pass a law to better protect consumers as he believes the current law is too week.

Of all the retailers tested, lead was found in about one in every four products purchased, with the majority of the products being made in China.

As for some items, like a Hannah Montana bracelet, it contained 27% lead, which is 445 times the legal limit on lead in jewelery marketed to kids! And the bracelet clasp contained 1,000 times the limit.

Dr. Lennox Huang, the deputy chief of pediatrics at McMaster Children's Hospital, said that "repeatedly sucking on, or swallowing, these items could bring on a range of damaging symptoms, from a drop in IQ, to a prolonged period of vomiting, diarrhea and cramping, to possible death."

As for Wal-Mart and distributor F.A.F. Inc., they've said they pulled the 3,000 Hannah Montana bracelets from their stores across Canada while they investigate the findings. They said the product was screened and found to be safe, but later Wal-Mart said the lead screening was incomplete but would not share their test results.

Disney did not comment.

We always thought Miley was bad for your kids. Now there's proof!

Source: http://perezhilton.com

Can Pain Cause Arthritis?

2008-10-07T18:17:00.000-07:00

Can Pain Cause Arthritis?
Mouse Study: Arthritis Gets Better when Joint/Spine Pain Loop Is Broken in Mice

Arthritis hurts, and that pain itself may be what keeps the disease going, mouse studies suggest.

When a pain signal from an arthritic joint reaches the spine, there's a burst of chemical signals, note University of Rochester researcher Stephanos Kyrkanides, DDS, PhD, and colleagues.

One result of this burst of signals is that the spine becomes inflamed in the area where the nerve from the joint attaches. Another result is that signals travel backward from the spine to the joint.

If that signal is interrupted, Kyrkanides and colleagues find, two things happen.

As might be expected, the joint is less painful. But to their surprise, Kyrkanides found that interrupting this joint/spine "cross talk" allows the joint to heal in mice with osteoarthritis.

"This cross talk is oil to the fire of arthritis," Kyrkanides tells WebMD. "Trying to stop joint inflammation with the traditional drugs we have is inadequate -- because it tries to address the joint but fails to address this newly discovered mechanism where pain is progressing along the nerve from the spine."

In studies with arthritic mice, the researchers used a gene therapy to block a chemical messenger, IL-1B. The mice stopped their pain behavior. And their joints got better.

"It proves the processing of pain in the joint actually contributes to arthritis itself," Kyrkanides says. "We were very impressed to see we could control arthritis progression and allow for spontaneous healing if, by targeting IL-1B, we could control the pain at the spinal cord or along the sensory nerves."

It's a "very exciting" finding, says osteoarthritis expert Farshid Guilak, PhD, professor of orthopedic surgery at Duke University.

"This can open up a whole new way of treating osteoarthritis by saying if you treat pain properly, you can affect the disease," Guilak tells WebMD. "That is opposite of what we say now. We worry if you just treat the pain, it can make the joint worse because the patient will overuse it. So if pain affects joint degeneration, it would point to very exciting ways to develop new treatments for arthritis."

The idea that pain can keep a disease going makes sense to pain expert Allan Platt, PA-C, of the Emory University School of Medicine.

"This is evidence you can actually reduce disease severity by treating pain," Platt tells WebMD. "It is an important discovery that changes in the joint happen because of signals in the pain loop."

Although Kyrkanides and colleagues are working on a gene therapy that could be used in humans, existing drugs already target relevant chemical signals along the pain circuit. One is the IL-1 blocker Kineret, used by adults with treatment-resistant rheumatoid arthritis. It is not approved for treating osteoarthritis. Because it dampens immune responses, it increases the risk of infections.

source : http://www.webmd.com

Mental health - Another example of Labour failing the vulnerable

2008-10-07T18:03:00.000-07:00

The Times reports that children and teenagers are still being treated in adult psychiatric wards despite a government commitment that this would end by November. It carries news of a report by charity Young Minds and the Children’s Commissioner, Sir Al Aynsley-Green. The report, entitled Out of the Shadows says that only 15% of health trusts have complied with the governments wishes. Shockingly, it also says that 72 % of inpatient referrals are turned away.

Research by the Royal College of Psychiatrists suggests that about a third of the 3,000 or so children and teenagers admitted for inpatient psychiatric treatment each year end up on adult wards. Health trusts are also failing in terms of making special provision for younger in-patients;

"Fewer than one in four trusts allocates young people a key worker with any training in children’s mental health. The report says that is a serious concern.

Less than half comply with guidance that young people must be given information on what medication they receive, for how long they will have it and possible side-effects."

source: http://momentsofc.blogspot.com

Breast Cancer

2008-09-27T21:48:00.000-07:00

DCIS Recurrence Rate Low in Young Women
Study: Young and Old Patients Do Equally Well With Early Form of Breast Cancer

Sept. 26, 2008 – It is widely believed that young women with a common form of early breast cancer have a worse prognosis than older women, but new research suggests that this isn’t so.

Women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) treated with breast-conserving surgery and an aggressive radiation protocol had very low rates of cancer recurrence, regardless of their age at diagnosis.

Local recurrence rates 15 years after treatment were just 10% for women treated at age 40 or younger -- about the same as women who were in their mid to late 50s and 60 when treated.

The findings show that with aggressive treatment, even very young women with DCIS do very well with breast-conserving surgery, says lead researcher Aruna Turaka, MD, of Philadelphia’s Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Turaka presented the findings this week at the 50th annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Boston.

“This was a lower recurrence rate than is generally reported, and we saw no significant difference in recurrences based on age,” she tells WebMD. “Our experience suggests that with the right treatment, young age may play a smaller role in recurrence than has been thought.”
DCIS in Young Women

Ductal carcinoma in situ is the most common type of noninvasive breast cancer, with about 62,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.

In DCIS, cancer is confined to the milk ducts and has not yet spread to the surrounding tissue of the breast.

The very early cancer is usually treated with breast-conserving surgery, known as lumpectomy, followed by whole-breast radiation.

At Fox Chase Cancer Center, surgeons commonly operate more than once to ensure that the breast is free of cancer and radiologists give an additional "boost" of targeted radiation at the site of the removed tumor. Some patients also take the drug tamoxifen as an adjunct to treatment.

In an effort to determine if these practices lead to better outcomes, Turaka reviewed the medical records of 440 patients with DCIS treated at the cancer center between 1978 and 2007, including 24 patients who were aged 40 or younger when they were treated.

Following initial surgery, tumors were examined for evidence of cancer around the sides, or margins, of the removed tissue. If cancer cells were seen by pathologists, surgeons would take more tissue until tumor margins were free of cancer.

Three out of four (75%) of the patients who were aged 40 or younger had this additional surgery, known as surgical re-excision, compared to 62% of all patients.

All the women also received five weeks of whole-breast radiation, and 95% also received the radiation boost at the site of the removed tumor.

The average follow up was 6.8 years (range 0.2 to 24 years) and the average age of the patients at treatment was 56.

Overall, the local recurrence rate was 7% at 10 years and 8% at 15 years.

DCIS recurrence rates did not vary by age, tumor margin status after lumpectomy, or whether or not the patients took tamoxifen.

Turaka credits the low recurrence rate to careful patient selection, the use of surgical re-excision, and the radiation boost.

Source: http://www.webmd.com

Coffeea is a health food

2008-09-27T21:46:00.000-07:00

by Jacki Donaldson

Still wondering about coffee, the very drink once implicated in a variety of diseases and now touted as a possible health food? Reader's Digest weighs in this month on the mounting evidence suggesting coffee has the power to heal.

Coffee is packed with hundreds of compounds, say the Digest folks, including the all-popular and all-powerful antioxidants -- one Norwegian study reports that brewed black coffee is richer in antioxidants than a serving of blueberries, raspberries, pineapples, and fruit juice. Who knew? Not me. Maybe if I drank coffee, I would have known, because coffee might one day prove to boost the brain just as much as it does the body -- studies of sleep-deprived rats show a calming after-coffee effect.

The bottom line if you're confused about coffee is this: Moderation is key. Limit consumption to one to two cups a day; skip the whole milk, sugar, and cream; cut out or limit coffee if you're pregnant; and if you're worried about cholesterol, opt for paper-filtered and instant coffees --unfiltered varieties, often made with a French press, contain more of a cholesterol-raising substance called cafestol.

source: http://www.thatsfit.com

A Cure For AIDS?

2008-09-26T17:26:00.000-07:00

A Cure For AIDS?

That is what appears to be the focus of an uncommon book, written over ten years ago, and ignored by the world’s medical establishment, and the more recent groundbreaking research by Dr. Matthias Rath.

In The AIDS Fighters Dr. Ian Brighthope documents how in case after case of people with AIDS, treated at his clinic in Australia, survive AIDS and go on to lead normal lives. Dr. Brighthope uses immune system enhancing nutrients such as vitamin C (in absolutely massive doses) and zinc to help the AIDS patients’ body fight off the disease and become healthy.

Dr. Brighthope’s well-documented practice – and his claim that not a single AIDS patient who had maintained the regimen had died – should have sent shock waves through the world’s AIDS research and medical communities. But instead they have ignored him, searching instead for complex and expensive "silver bullet" drugs such as AZT that focus on destroying HIV (meanwhile killing the patient) rather than rebuilding the patient’s immune system to control and conquer the disease.

Dr. Brighthope’s regimen involves increasing the oral dose of Vitamin C to "body tolerance" dosage – to the point of diarrhea – upwards of 30 grams per day, in addition to intravenous Vitamin C in much larger doses, depending on the level of immune suppression of the patient (50-150 grams per day). He has found no toxic dose.

In 1991, Dr. Matthias Rath discovered that AIDS - like cancer - spreads by destroying collagen, and therefore that therapeutic amounts of the primary collagen-building compounds - lysine and vitamin C - were also enzyme blocks that could stop the progression of AIDS and similar acute and chronic illnesses. But the pharmaceutical industry, rather than embracing this new information and making this information available to doctors, chose to synthesize expensive, patentable protease inhibitors. These drugs cost upwards of $5000 per patient per year. The supplement regimen, even at retail vitamin store prices, costs one-fifth of that.

The reaction of the medical community – silence and marginalization – to these simple, cheap regimens is in keeping with the prevailing attitude toward "alternative" cancer and heart disease cures and preventives, and is indicative of the systemic connections between the medical profession and the drug companies. The worldwide AIDS epidemic could be stopped if this information were widespread and the pharmaceutical industry was willing to sell the supplements at cost.
Source: http://www.cqs.com/aidscure.htm

Ebola

2008-09-25T20:15:00.000-07:00

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever

* Ebola [ee-BO-luh] hemorrhagic fever is a deadly disease that has occurred in outbreaks in Central Africa.
* Ebola hemorrhagic fever is caused by several Ebola viruses. The source of these viruses in nature is not known.
* People can get Ebola hemorrhagic fever by direct contact with virus-infected blood, body fluids, organs, or semen.
* There is no known cure or treatment.
* Recent outbreaks in humans have occurred in areas where medical supplies and care were inadequate. The outbreaks were controlled by using barrier nursing techniques.
* Under normal circumstances, travelers are at low risk of getting the disease. To eliminate the risk, travelers should avoid areas where Ebola outbreaks are occurring.

What is Ebola hemorrhagic fever?

Ebola hemorrhagic fever is one of the deadliest of a group of diseases called viral hemorrhagic fevers. They range in seriousness from relatively mild illnesses to severe and potentially fatal diseases. All forms of viral hemorrhagic fever begin with fever and muscle aches. Depending on the virus, the disease can get worse until the patient becomes very ill with breathing problems, severe bleeding (hemorrhage), kidney problems, and shock.

Viral hemorrhagic fevers are caused by viruses from four families: filoviruses, arenaviruses, flaviviruses, and bunyaviruses. The usual hosts for most of these viruses are rodents or arthropods (such as ticks and mosquitoes). In some cases, the natural host for the virus is not known.

What is the infectious agent that causes Ebola hemorrhagic fever?

Ebola hemorrhagic fever is caused by several Ebola viruses. Ebola viruses are members of the filovirus family; when magnified several thousand times by an electron microscope, these viruses look like threads (filaments). Ebola virus was discovered in 1976 and named for a river in Zaire, Africa, where it was first detected.

Where is Ebola hemorrhagic fever found?

Ebola viruses are found in Central Africa. The source of the viruses in nature remains unknown. Monkeys, like humans, appear to be susceptible to infection and might serve as a source of virus if infected.

How do people get Ebola hemorrhagic fever?

People get the disease by direct contact with virus-infected blood, body fluids, organs, or semen.

The disease is spread mainly by close person-to-person contact with severely ill patients. This happens most often to hospital-care workers and family members who care for an ill person infected with Ebola virus. Close personal contact with persons who are infected but show no signs of active disease is very unlikely to result in infection.

Transmission of the virus has also been linked to the re-use of hypodermic needles in the treatment of patients. Re-using needles is a common practice in developing countries, such as Zaire and Sudan, where the health-care system is underfinanced. Medical facilities in the United States do not re-use needles.

Ebola virus can be spread from person to person through sexual contact. Persons who have recuperated from an illness caused by Ebola virus can still have the virus in their genital secretions for a short time after recovery and can spread the virus through sexual activity.

What are the signs and symptoms of Ebola hemorrhagic fever?

People infected with Ebola virus have sudden fever, weakness, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat, followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash, limited kidney and liver functions, and both internal and external bleeding. Death rates range from 50% to 90%.

How soon after exposure do symptoms appear?

Symptoms begin 2 to 21 days after infection.

How is Ebola hemorrhagic fever diagnosed?

Diagnosis requires specialized laboratory tests on blood specimens. Handling blood from a persons infected with Ebola virus is an extreme biohazard and can be done only in specially equipped laboratories. Diagnosis in patients who have died can be made by testing tissue samples.

Who is at risk for Ebola hemorrhagic fever?

* Persons traveling to areas where Ebola hemorrhagic fever is occurring
* Hospital staff and family members who care for patients with Ebola hemorrhagic fever
* Central African residents of rural areas and small towns

What is the treatment for Ebola hemorrhagic fever?

There is no known cure or treatment. Severe cases need intensive supportive care.

How common is Ebola hemorrhagic fever?

Until recently, only three outbreaks of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in humans had been reported. The first two, in 1976 in Zaire and in western Sudan, were large outbreaks that resulted in more than 550 cases and 340 deaths. The third outbreak, in 1979 in Sudan, was smaller, with 34 cases and 22 deaths. In each of these outbreaks, most cases occurred in hospitals where medical supplies were inadequate and where needles and syringes were re-used. The outbreaks were quickly controlled by isolating sick patients in a place requiring the wearing of mask, gown, and gloves; sterilizing needles and syringes; and disposing of wastes and corpses in a sanitary way.

In 1995, an outbreak in Kikwit and surrounding areas in Bandundu Province, Zaire, caused 316 deaths. The outbreak was amplified in a hospital by staff who became infected through poor nursing techniques. At the request of health officials in Zaire, medical teams from CDC and the World Health Organization, and from Belgium, France, and South Africa, collaborated to investigate and control the outbreak.

Two isolated cases of Ebola hemorrhagic fever were identified in Cote d'Ivoire in 1994-1995. The most recent outbreaks were in rural Gabon in 1994 and in 1996. A patient from the 1996 Gabon outbreak traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, and fatally infected a health-worker there as well.

How can Ebola hemorrhagic fever be prevented?

Under normal circumstances, travelers are at low risk of getting the disease. To eliminate the risk, travelers should avoid areas where Ebola outbreaks are occurring.

This fact sheet is for information only and is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health-care provider. If you have any questions about the disease described above, consult a health-care provider.

source:http://www.dhpe.org

AIDS

2008-09-25T20:12:00.000-07:00

* WHAT DOES "AIDS" MEAN?
* HOW DO YOU GET AIDS?
* WHAT HAPPENS IF I'M HIV POSITIVE?
* HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE AIDS?
* IS THERE A CURE FOR AIDS?

WHAT DOES "AIDS" MEAN?
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome:

* Acquired means you can get infected with it;
* Immune Deficiency means a weakness in the body's system that fights diseases.
* Syndrome means a group of health problems that make up a disease.

AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. If you get infected with HIV, your body will try to fight the infection. It will make "antibodies," special molecules to fight HIV.

A blood test for HIV looks for these antibodies. If you have them in your blood, it means that you have HIV infection. People who have the HIV antibodies are called "HIV-Positive." Fact Sheet 102 has more information on HIV testing.
Being HIV-positive, or having HIV disease, is not the same as having AIDS. Many people are HIV-positive but don't get sick for many years. As HIV disease continues, it slowly wears down the immune system. Viruses, parasites, fungi and bacteria that usually don't cause any problems can make you very sick if your immune system is damaged. These are called "opportunistic infections." See Fact Sheet 500 for an overview of opportunistic infections.
HOW DO YOU GET AIDS?

You don't actually "get" AIDS. You might get infected with HIV, and later you might develop AIDS. You can get infected with HIV from anyone who's infected, even if they don't look sick and even if they haven't tested HIV-positive yet. The blood, vaginal fluid, semen, and breast milk of people infected with HIV has enough of the virus in it to infect other people. Most people get the HIV virus by:

* having sex with an infected person
* sharing a needle (shooting drugs) with someone who's infected
* being born when their mother is infected, or drinking the breast milk of an infected woman

Getting a transfusion of infected blood used to be a way people got AIDS, but now the blood supply is screened very carefully and the risk is extremely low.

There are no documented cases of HIV being transmitted by tears or saliva, but it is possible to be infected with HIV through oral sex or in rare cases through deep kissing, especially if you have open sores in your mouth or bleeding gums. For more information, see the following Fact Sheets:

* 150: Stopping the Spread of HIV
* 151: Safer Sex Guidelines
* 152: How Risky Is It?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 to 1.2 million U.S. residents are living with HIV infection or AIDS; about a quarter of them do not know they have it. About 75 percent of the 40,000 new infections each year are in men, and about 25 percent in women. About half of the new infections are in Blacks, even though they make up only 12 percent of the US population.
In the mid-1990s, AIDS was a leading cause of death. However, newer treatments have cut the AIDS death rate significantly. For more information, see the US Government fact sheet at http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/aidsstat.htm.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I'M HIV POSITIVE?

You might not know if you get infected by HIV. Some people get fever, headache, sore muscles and joints, stomach ache, swollen lymph glands, or a skin rash for one or two weeks. Most people think it's the flu. Some people have no symptoms. Fact Sheet 103 has more information on the early stage of HIV infection.

The virus will multiply in your body for a few weeks or even months before your immune system responds. During this time, you won't test positive for HIV, but you can infect other people.

When your immune system responds, it starts to make antibodies. When this happens, you will test positive for HIV.

After the first flu-like symptoms, some people with HIV stay healthy for ten years or longer. But during this time, HIV is damaging your immune system.

One way to measure the damage to your immune system is to count your CD4 cells you have. These cells, also called "T-helper" cells, are an important part of the immune system. Healthy people have between 500 and 1,500 CD4 cells in a milliliter of blood. Fact Sheet 124 has has more information on CD4 cells.
Without treatment, your CD4 cell count will most likely go down. You might start having signs of HIV disease like fevers, night sweats, diarrhea, or swollen lymph nodes. If you have HIV disease, these problems will last more than a few days, and probably continue for several weeks.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE AIDS?

HIV disease becomes AIDS when your immune system is seriously damaged. If you have less than 200 CD4 cells or if your CD4 percentage is less than 14%, you have AIDS. See Fact Sheet 124 for more information on CD4 cells. If you get an opportunistic infection, you have AIDS. There is an "official" list of these opportunistic infections put out by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The most common ones are:

* PCP (Pneumocystis pneumonia), a lung infection;
* KS (Kaposi's sarcoma), a skin cancer;
* CMV (Cytomegalovirus), an infection that usually affects the eyes
* Candida, a fungal infection that can cause thrush (a white film in your mouth) or infections in your throat or vagina

AIDS-related diseases also includes serious weight loss, brain tumors, and other health problems. Without treatment, these opportunistic infections can kill you.
The official (technical) CDC definition of AIDS is available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00018871.htm AIDS is different in every infected person. Some people die a few months after getting infected, while others live fairly normal lives for many years, even after they "officially" have AIDS. A few HIV-positive people stay healthy for many years even without taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs).
IS THERE A CURE FOR AIDS?

There is no cure for AIDS. There are drugs that can slow down the HIV virus, and slow down the damage to your immune system. There is no way to "clear" the HIV out of your body.
Other drugs can prevent or treat opportunistic infections (OIs). In most cases, these drugs work very well. The newer, stronger ARVs have also helped reduce the rates of most OIs. A few OIs, however, are still very difficult to treat. See Fact Sheet 500 for more information on opportunistic infections.

source: The AIDS Infonet

Working Out 101 - NOT

2008-09-23T17:08:00.000-07:00

Working out, cardio, toning, weight lifting, Pilates and yoga - most of them suffice to accomplish an end if they are applied individually but work best when applied as an overall body composition make over and maintenance. Let’s take a look at each individually:

Working Out

When Joe says he went to the gym today and worked out, what do you think he actually did? Perhaps a bit of abdominal work, maybe shoulders, or legs, or maybe he just strolled around the indoor track for a few minutes and then hit the pool and Jacuzzi.

Following a distinct work out plan would be the ideal way to stay toned and tuned to your body, especially in today’s hectic lifestyle and fast food-a-ramas that line every exit and street. Working out is a term loosely applied and covers almost all aspects of exercise. But the definition of working out is always subject to change according to the person doing it.

Cardio

Walking, jogging, aerobics, skiing, skating, cycling, swimming, kickboxing, and many more are classed as cardio workouts. Cardio burns calories and trains your heart, lungs, and body to coordinate in a combined energy expenditure and physical endurance and wellness training. Yes, your heart is a muscle too, and like all muscles in the body, it requires a workout to stay tuned and fit.

Toning

Weight lifting provides muscle definition and strength. WHAT? Your muscles are always ready for action, waiting for your next move, they are toned. Today’s standard of tone is how defined the muscle appears. There is no magic spot training wizard or a way to lose fat from your stomach by a given exercise. Yes, you can work a specific muscle group and force growth but to achieve the goal of showing off your finely ‘toned’ body, you’ll need to have a serious workout plan that incorporates weight lifting, cardio, and more.

Weight Lifting

The most obvious way to build muscle is to lift weights. Most women scream, “I don’t want to bulk up!” or “I don’t want to look like that!” referring to a body building competition. The basics of weight lifting are not about body building competitions. In order to achieve the muscle mass and fine tuned cuts you see in a competition, it would take much more than an hour a day workout plan. Building muscle – and maintaining it – should be one of your goals for life. Pumping iron tunes, tones, and more. It provides you with a solid foundation of body strength, discipline, and goals; and those are the keys to life.

Pilates and Yoga

Pilates and Yoga are often closely associated due to the basic principal of focus; the mind’s interaction to inspire or unite with the body.

The “Pilates Principal,” created by Joseph Pilates, focuses on mind over matter, breathing, centering, concentration, control, and precision. Pilates also focuses on core strengthening – abs and back – and trains the mind to be aware of and be in unity and control of the body.

Originating in India, Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice. The basic goal of yoga is to experience the spiritual self and gain understanding of the nature of existence. It is also associated with maintaining postures (which focus on the same principal as Pilates) and as a form of exercise.

The overview of Working Out

The key to working out, no matter what label we use, is to just go ahead and do it. We need a strong foundation to take care of the general routine of life and muscle plays a tremendous role in our foundation. Mixing up a workout routine not only adds variety in breaking the tedium of daily ritual, it also forces your body to change its approach to strength and endurance.

The best place to begin is at the beginning, it’s never too late to change an old habit, start a new page, or prepare you for the journey through life. Nike’s advertising campaign said it best, “Just do it!”

By: Vickie Richter
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Muscles: Turning Energy into Motion

2008-09-23T16:57:00.000-07:00

Most of us take our muscles for granted, not realizing how crucial they are to us. Muscles are the body’s engine, and energy is the fuel. It would be impossible for us to do anything without them, including expressing ourselves. We convey ideas through spoken words using the muscles of the mouth, tongue and larynx, through written words using the muscles of the fingers, or through body language using skeletal muscles.

The human body contains more than 630 muscles. Approximately 35-45% of body mass is muscle tissue. Muscles are long- lasting, self-healing and grow stronger with use. There are three unique kinds of muscle:

• Cardiac muscle, which is found only in your heart. It contracts involuntarily; it is automatically controlled by the nervous system.
• Smooth muscle is found in blood vessels, the digestive system, bladder, airways, and the uterus in a female. It also contracts involuntarily.
• Skeletal muscle is the kind we can see and feel. They attach to the skeleton and come in pairs; one muscle to move in one direction and another to move back the other way. Skeletal muscles contract voluntarily, you have to think about contracting them and the nervous system tells them to respond.

The combination of muscles and bones make up the musculoskeletal system. Together, the skeletal muscles work with bones to give the body its power and strength.

In most cases, skeletal muscle is attached to one end of a bone, stretches across a joint, and then attaches again to another bone. Tendons serve as connector pieces between muscle and bone; when a muscle is contracted, the tendon and bone move along with it.

Skeletal muscles come in a variety of sizes and shapes depending on their job. The muscles in your back, near the spine, are some of the biggest and most powerful. These muscles have the difficult job of keeping the body upright and providing the power to lift and push.

Your face also has plenty of muscles, over 30 as a matter of fact. Facial muscles don’t all attach directly to bone like those in the rest of the body. Many of them attach under the skin, which allows for more control. Contracting your facial muscles ever so slightly can create different looks like happiness, sadness, surprise, and frowning. Eye muscles are the busiest muscles in the body, moving more than 100,000 times a day!

The tongue is a muscle that’s attached only at one end. The tongue is made of a group of muscles that work together, allowing you to talk and help you chew food. It takes 72 different muscles interacting with one another to produce human speech.

The largest muscle in the body is in the buttocks and is called the gluteus maximus.

There are many problems which can affect muscles, causing pain and/or weakness. Some of the most common and least severe muscle disorders include:

• Sprain: A stretched or torn ligament. Wrist and ankle sprains are common and can be caused by falling or twisting.
• Strain: A stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Hamstring and back muscle strains are most common and are usually caused by twisting or pulling of the tissues. Many people suffer strains from playing sports.
• Muscle cramps: Sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in the muscle, also called charley horse. Muscle cramps often occur after exercise or at night and can be caused by dehydration, strain or overuse of a muscle, lack of minerals in your diet, or insufficient blood supply to your muscles.
• Tendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon, usually occurring in the elbows, knees, shoulders, hips, heels or wrists. Certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis can cause tendinitis, but it is most commonly caused by injuries and overuse.

There are also many more serious muscle disorders such as cancers, diseases of the nerves that affect the muscles, and genetic diseases.

The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” comes to mind when considering muscles. Use your muscles and strengthen them, you will need them to carry out everyday tasks and prevent you from falling and breaking bones as you grow older.

By: Madeline Ellis
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Leading Causes of Death in Asia

2008-09-05T23:26:00.000-07:00

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent. It covers 8.6 percent of the earth's total surface area and with over 4 billion people it contains more than 60 percent of the world's current human population. The causes of death in the major regions of the continent differ, often depending upon income levels.

Infectious and parasitic diseases have historically been the main causes of death in Asia and the Pacific. However, in the last few years, the rise in the prevalence of non-communicable or chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and others have increased considerably. In 2005, chronic diseases accounted for 64% of all deaths in the Asia and Pacific region, and they are now the leading causes of mortality in almost all sub-regions.
Perinatal conditions, tuberculosis and road traffic accidents remained important as well. Alcohol consumption is also a risk factor in this region, where it is estimated that each adult consumes 3.5 liters annually.

In Central Asia, 80 percent of deaths are caused by chronic diseases; the highest percentage among the regions. Cardiovascular diseases are the main single cause, accounting for 55 percent of all deaths, followed by trachea, bronchus, and lung cancers in third place. Self-inflicted injuries were the 5th leading cause in this region, poisonings ranked 7th and cirrhosis of the liver at 9th. Road traffic accidents are also included among the top 10 causes of death in this region. By 2003, the per capita alcohol consumption in Central Asia had declined from the levels in 1990.

Approximately 1.4 billion people live in South Asia, the world's second most populous region. Since 1990, the proportion of people whose income is less than $1 a day has decreased. But despite this progress, more people live in extreme poverty here than in any other region. South Asians continue to face high rates of undernourishment, rising rates of child malnutrition, and the second-lowest life expectancy at birth. While ischemic heart disease and lower respiratory infections topped the region's list of death causes, perinatal conditions, diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and suicide were also in the top ten.

In spite of overwhelming evidence linking tobacco use and various diseases, including cancer, cigarette consumption in nearly all countries of the world is increasing. But several Asian countries have some of the highest proportions of the population smoking in the world. In Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Armenia, the prevalence of smoking among male adults exceeds 65 percent. In others, such as Malaysia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and China, more than half of the male population smokes. And although smoking among women is lower than among men everywhere, there are still countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal and Turkey where a considerable part of the female population smokes.

This high prevalence of smoking in the region isn't likely to fade in the near future, since smoking among youths aged 13 to 15 is also widespread. In some areas, more than 25 percent of all adolescents smoke, while in others the number is close to one in five. And in the Pacific, the Cook Islands and Palau, the prevalence of smoking among youngsters reaches levels of 45 and 33 percent, respectively.

Perinatal conditions, including birth asphyxia, birth trauma and low birth weight, were the top death cause for children aged 0 to 14 in Asia, followed closely by lower respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, malaria, measles, HIV/AIDS, congenital anomalies, whooping cough, tetanus, and road traffic accidents. Deaths from measles have declined modestly, although more than half a million children under the age of five still died from this disease in 2001. Malaria causes more than a million child deaths per year or close to 11 percent of all deaths of children under five.

The World Health Organization (WHO) report, "Preventing Chronic Diseases: a vital investment" projects that approximately 17 million people world-wide die prematurely each year as a result of chronic diseases. In the report, WHO proposes a new global goal: to reduce the projected increase of chronic disease rates by 2 percent each year until 2015, which they believe would prevent 36 million people from dying of chronic disease in the next 10 years, nearly half of them before they turn 70. But in order to achieve the goal, all sectors from government, private industry, civil society and communities, will have to work together. "More and more people are dying too early and suffering too long from chronic diseases," said Catherine le Gales-Camus, Assistant Director General of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health at the WHO. "We know what to do, and so we must do it now."
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Offspring of Older Men at Greater Risk for Bipolar Disorder

2008-09-05T23:07:00.000-07:00

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Men over the age of 30 who father children increase the risk for their offspring to develop bipolar disorder, commonly called manic depression. In addition, the risk for the condition increases with the age of a father, up to 37 percent when a new father reaches the age of 55.

Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes a fluctuation between intense depression and mania, including extreme shifts in mood, energy and ability to function with periods of relative calm in between. It is characterized by high periods of elation or irritability and low periods of sadness and hopelessness that can last as long as months. About 1 in every 100 people will develop bipolar disorder in their lifetime. The exact causes the condition are not known, but it seems to run in families.

The findings of the study support evidence that children of older fathers share an increased risk of psychological conditions including bipolar disorder, autism and schizophrenia. The theory behind this evidence is based on the genetics of aging sperm. As a man ages, spontaneous mutations can accumulate in the genes of his sperm cells. By some estimates, the cells can divide as many as 660 times by the time a man reaches age 40. With each division comes an increased risk of acquiring a harmful mutation from erroneous gene copying.

This risk does not include women. Unlike men, who make new sperm throughout their adult life, women are born with all their eggs. DNA copy errors don't increase in number with maternal age. However, women do have a higher risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome as they become older.

Emma Frans, an epidemiologist at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, led the Swedish research team. During the study, the group identified 13,428 men and women who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder by using a national medical registry. For each one of these people, five control subjects of the same sex and age who did not have the condition were randomly selected. Once they factored in maternal age, the group found that children born to fathers older than 30 years of age had an 11 percent greater risk of developing bipolar disorder when compared to children of younger fathers and children with fathers older than 55 had a 37 percent greater risk. The researchers also accounted for education level, age of the mother, family history of psychotic disorders and the number of children the mother had.

In a telephone interview, Frans noted that the findings do not mean that older men should not become fathers, as the overall risk is still low. She said, "The study sheds light on the negative effect of older fathers but most older men will still have healthy children."

The findings of the study are published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
healthnews.com

8 Hal yang Paling Fatal Sehabis Makan

2008-09-05T22:47:00.000-07:00

8 Hal yang Paling Fatal Sehabis Makan

(Erabaru.or.id) - Kita tahu makan minum yang tidak
sehat mungkin akan menyebabkan penyakit yang
menakutkan, namun, acap kali kita juga sering
mengabaikan beberapa kebiasaan kecil sehabis makan,
dan diluar dugaan kebiasaan hidup yang tidak baik ini
besar kemungkinan menjadi "pembunuh" yang
sewaktu-waktu menimpa kita.
1 . Makan buah-buahan

Kebiasaan makan buah setelah makan ternyata adalah kebiasaan yang keliru. Setelah makanan masuk ke lambung, lambung membutuhkan waktu 1-2 jam untuk mencerna, jika seusai makan lalu menyantap buah, buah akan terhambat oleh makanan yang telah lebih dulu disantap, akibatnya buah-buahan tidak bisa tercerna secara normal. Jika berlangsung lama, akan menyebabkan
gejala perut kembung, diare atau susah buang air besar dan gejala lainnya.

2 . Minum teh kental

Minum teh seusai makan, dapat mengencerkan getah lambung, akibatnya mempengaruhi pencernaan makanan.
Selain itu, daun teh banyak mengandung tanin (asam tanat), jika minum teh seusai makan, akan membuat
protein yang belum sempat dicerna lambung menyatu dengan asam tanat dan membentuk sedimen yang tidak
mudah dicerna, sehingga mempengaruhi serapan protein.Teh juga dapat menghambat serapan zat besi, jika
keadaan demikian berlangsung lama dapat terjadi gejala anemia karena kurang zat besi.

3 . Merokok

Bahaya merokok sehabis makan lebih besar 10 kali lipat dibanding hari-hari biasa! Ini dikarenakan peredaran
darah pada saluran pencernaan sehabis makan meningkat,akibatnya sejumlah besar kandungan dalam rokok yang
tidak baik bagi kesehatan diserap, sehingga bisa merusak hati, otak besar dan pembuluh darah jantung
dan menyebabkan penyakit pada aspek-aspek terkait ini.

4 . Mandi

Mandi sehabis makan, volume aliran darah pada permukaan tubuh akan meningkat, dan volume aliran
darah pada saluran usus dan lambung akan berkurang,sehingga membuat fungsi pencernaan usus lambung
melemah, dan menyebabkan pencernaan buruk.

5 . Mengendorkan ikat pinggang

Mengendorkan ikat pinggang setelah makan, meskipun terasa agak nyaman, tapi hal tersebut dapat
mengakibatkan turunnya tekanan dalam rongga perut, memaksa lambung turun (terjuntai). Jika kebiasan
tersebut terus dilakukan, akan benar-benar mengidap lambung turun.

6 . Makan angin (berjalan-jalan)

"Makan angin" sehabis makan, bukan saja tidak dapat hidup "99" (panjang umur), bahkan karena meningkatnya
volume olahraga sehingga dapat mempengaruhi saluran pencernaan terhadap serapan gizi. Terutama manula,
fungsi jantung melemah, penyempitan pembuluh darah, banyak berjalan seusai makan akan timbul gejala
tekanan darah menurun dan lain-lain gejala.

7 . Berkaraoke

Seusai makan isi lambung kita membesar, dinding lambung menjadi tipis, volume aliran darah meningkat,
saat demikian, bernyanyi dapat membuat sekat ronga badan pindah ke bawah, beban rongga perut bertambah,
jika ringan akan menyebabkan pencernaan buruk, sebaliknya dapat menyebabkan gangguan pada lambung dan
gejala penyakit lainnya.

8 . Mengemudikan mobil

Rawan terjadi kecelakaan jika habis makan lalu menjalankan kendaraan. Ini dikarenakan sehabis makan
lambung dan usus membutuhkan sejumlah besar darah dalam mencerna makanan, mengakibatkan organ otak besar
kekurangan darah untuk sementara waktu, sehingga dengan demikian dapat menyebabkan kesalahan
operasional.

BAWANG PUTIH (GARLIC)

2008-08-27T22:19:00.000-07:00

BAWANG PUTIH
(GARLIC)

Khasiat bawang putih memang telah dikenal sejak jaman dahulu. Selain berfungsi sebagai bumbu masakan , bawang putih juga baik untuk mengatasi kedinginan, batuk, flu, astma, tekanan darah tinggi, selulit, gangguan peredaran darah, bengkak akibat cairan dan infeksi kandung kemih.
Bawang putih mengandung komponen sulfur dan iodin yang bersifat desinfektan dalam darah sehingga peredaran darah menjadi lancar. Bawang putih juga mampu berfungsi sebagai ekspetoran atau pengencer dahak.
Mengkonsumsi bawang putih secara teratur akan memperkuat sistem pertahanan dan kekebalan tubuh.
Bawang putih "tunggal" , bagi kaisar China dulu sudah tidak asing lagi. Kaisar selalu menyimpannya, karena dibutuhkan setiap saat.
Yaitu dipakai untuk ramuan jamu yang menguatkan daya tahan seksualnya.
Sehingga dengan memakai ramuan dari bawang putih tersebut, kaisar China mampu menggauli selir-selirnya setiap malam.
Caranya :
ƒ{ Ambillah bawang putih tunggal secukupnya. Kemudian diparut untuk minuman sebagaimana layaknya membuat kopi.
ƒ{ Sediakan air panas dan masukan parutan bawang putih tersebut dan campurkan dengan gula/madu untuk menghilangkan rasa baunya.
ƒ{ Lakukan dalam seminggu dua kali.

Khasiat Bawang Putih
Bawang putih biasanya banyak digunakan sebagai bumbu. Namun, sebagian orang percaya bahwa bawang putih (allium sativum) juga dapat menjaga stamina tubuh dan mengobati berbagai penyakit.
Bahkan, orang Cina yang menyebutnya sebagai suan dan orang Jepang kuno menamakannya hiu atau ninniku (sebutan orang Jepang moderen), telah menggunakannya sejak ratusan tahun lalu untuk memelihara setamina tubuh.
Dan , pada jaman Mesir kuno, para pekerja yang membangun piramida telah mengkonsumsi bawang putih sebagai program dietnya.

Menurut Dr Ir Ingrid S Waspodo MSc, bawang putih memang berkhasiat untuk memelihara kesehatan tubuh. Karena, mengandung salah satu zat bernama alisin.
Alisin tergolong zat yang memiliki kekuatan antibiotik untuk melawan baksil dan kuman-kuman penyebab penyakit seperti difteri, tuberkolosis, tifus, disentri, dan gonore. Dibanding penisilin, satu miligram alisin mempunyai kemampuan sebanding dengan 15 unit standar penisilin. Selain itu, bawang putih juga dipercaya dapat menguatkan stamina, karena memiliki kandungan B1.