Consumption of alcoholic beverages and cigarette smoke was found to aggravate people with asthma and seasonal allergies, experts claim.
The experts who commented at the annual meeting of The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) explains that alcohol and cigarette smoke can aggravate asthma and allergic conditions.
"Although rare, allergic to alcohol can cause symptoms such as red, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, abdominal pain and difficulty breathing," said Dr. Sami Bahna, ACAAI members who heads the department of allergy and immunology at Louisiana State University school of medicine.
Allergic reaction to alcohol is quite mild, but when it is about people with asthma risk to switch to death, clearly Bahna again.
Natural ingredients in beer or wine like barley, ethanol, hops, malt, yeast, wheat was able to trigger the immune system reaction.
Even sulfite compounds and chemicals tyramines, which contained wine, could bring more bad allergies, cause headaches and worsen asthma symptoms.
"People sometimes do not realize, and feel calm just because they had no specific allergic to alcohol, but exactly when in the body of existing talent allergies especially food allergies, alcohol is potentially made it worse" said Bahna.
While cigarette smoke has a way of working together to exacerbate asthma and allergic conditions of a person. "This is because cigarette smoke increases the sensitivity of people towards a natural substance air. People with allergies and asthma should be cautious and avoid exposure to smoke" lid Bahna.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
The Tragic Girl Story of People with Anorexia
For 18 years, Alison Walker battling anorexia. His weight had dropped from 70 kilograms to 32 kilograms. At least 15 times against death in the hospital. And managed to boost its weight when returned to the level of 63 kilograms, already damaged his digestion.
Woman who is now 33-year-old was no longer able to process food normally. He can only eat low calorie foods like low-fat yogurt. And even then in small amounts. While the direct food with strong flavors make it vomit.
Alison had an eating disorder since the age of 15 years. Make it three times to drop out of college, can not be a love affair and friendship. "I am very tired and feeling lonely. I spent 18 years spinning in circles on this issue. Not a happy way of life, "She said as quoted by the Daily Mail.
Anorexia symptoms first appeared when he was sightseeing with his school friends in 1994. "Many people think that people get anorexia because of media pressure on slim image, but in my case all occurred because of excessive control of the food I like."
Within a year she had lost weight drastically. He had to undergo treatment for 3.5 months in the hospital in order to meet the needs of 2500 calories per day, higher than the normal 2,000 calorie needs. However, restricting food habit relapse. Since then, he subscribed to stay in the hospital, even once a year.
In the midst of his fight against psychological illness, she had contemplated suicide. He is lonely because often rejected by their social environment. "I'm lonely, I feel alone, currently only two dogs who faithfully accompanied me," said the woman from Egremont, Crumbia this.
In order to stabilize his condition, She had had surgery installation of equipment in the digestive organs. The equipment necessary to pump the liquid nutrient 1,500 calories, which he needs for 10 hours every night. New February last, She could eat normally with the dose tertenty.
"I have spent a lot of time to deny yourself the pleasure of food that I can not eat now. But I am happy with my progress so far and continue to train my body to be able to eat normally again, "he said. "I miss enjoying cake and chocolate."
Woman who is now 33-year-old was no longer able to process food normally. He can only eat low calorie foods like low-fat yogurt. And even then in small amounts. While the direct food with strong flavors make it vomit.
Alison had an eating disorder since the age of 15 years. Make it three times to drop out of college, can not be a love affair and friendship. "I am very tired and feeling lonely. I spent 18 years spinning in circles on this issue. Not a happy way of life, "She said as quoted by the Daily Mail.
Anorexia symptoms first appeared when he was sightseeing with his school friends in 1994. "Many people think that people get anorexia because of media pressure on slim image, but in my case all occurred because of excessive control of the food I like."
Within a year she had lost weight drastically. He had to undergo treatment for 3.5 months in the hospital in order to meet the needs of 2500 calories per day, higher than the normal 2,000 calorie needs. However, restricting food habit relapse. Since then, he subscribed to stay in the hospital, even once a year.
In the midst of his fight against psychological illness, she had contemplated suicide. He is lonely because often rejected by their social environment. "I'm lonely, I feel alone, currently only two dogs who faithfully accompanied me," said the woman from Egremont, Crumbia this.
In order to stabilize his condition, She had had surgery installation of equipment in the digestive organs. The equipment necessary to pump the liquid nutrient 1,500 calories, which he needs for 10 hours every night. New February last, She could eat normally with the dose tertenty.
"I have spent a lot of time to deny yourself the pleasure of food that I can not eat now. But I am happy with my progress so far and continue to train my body to be able to eat normally again, "he said. "I miss enjoying cake and chocolate."
Anorexia
At first glance, the two girls are wearing identical clothes it looks like his younger brother. However, the fact they are a pair of mother and daughter with a performance in stark contrast to one another.
Rebecca Jones, 26, is the mother of Maisy, 7 years. Due to half of life lived with an eating disorder anorexia, Rebecca only weighed 31 pounds, lighter than Maisy who weighs 57 kilograms.
Every day Rebecca only eat soup, toast and energy drinks. The doctors warn that nutritional deficiencies can kill him. At the same time, he encouraged the child to eat cakes, chocolate snacks and drinks.
Jones with a height of 177 cm, 20 cm taller than his daughter says, "I am proud to wear the same clothes as Maisy. It was wrong, but it makes me feel happy. I do not think my body is skinny, I always saw myself larger , "he said as published the Daily Mail.
Rebecca felt the eating disorder began when her parents divorced when she was 11 years. He began eating in search of comfort and makes her body swell up to 95 pounds. Since being ridiculed at school, Rebecca lost confidence and began to 'stop eating'.
At the age of 13 years, his weight began to decline drastically. He also won praise for his family and friends, without realizing the danger of the habit. "I just thought I was losing body fat. I feel much happier then."
However, in the next two years her weight continued to shrink by up to 50 pounds and her periods stopped. "I often feel weak and difficult to get out of bed."
While in college at the University of Manchester at the age of 19 years, Rebecca was dating a guy and felt he was infertile. However, Rebecca's pregnant and it is only noticeable when the abortion was 26 weeks. "I do not know, because at that time I only wore a dress size six and my stomach is very flat," he said in an interview with Closer magazine.
Although requested eat various kinds of vitamins and protein for the fetus, making it difficult anorexia eat appropriate amounts of food for pregnant women. During pregnancy, Rebecca eat only bread and bits and gain weight as much as three pounds during her pregnancy.
Maisy was born healthy with low weight, 2.4 pounds. The mother was not able to produce milk for her baby. After parting with her partner, Rebecca returned to the bad eating habits until the weight dropped to 31 pounds.
"When I wear one dress Maisy, is perfect. We share tops and jeans," he said.
Different from his mother, Maisy enjoy various kinds of snacks such as cookies, chips and pizza. The mother looked at her daughter could only spend it all. "It's nice to see him eat. I've told you have an eating disorder and she knows it's a bad thing."
After passing a test earlier this year, Rebecca learned that low blood potassium levels. This indicates a condition called hypokalemia is muscle weakness that extreme. Doctors warn Rebecca may end up with heart attack risk if they are not able to add weight to his body.
"I'm afraid can not watch Maisy grow," he said. "I want to eat lunch together and think Maisy is a fun thing. But I can not.
Rebecca Jones, 26, is the mother of Maisy, 7 years. Due to half of life lived with an eating disorder anorexia, Rebecca only weighed 31 pounds, lighter than Maisy who weighs 57 kilograms.
Every day Rebecca only eat soup, toast and energy drinks. The doctors warn that nutritional deficiencies can kill him. At the same time, he encouraged the child to eat cakes, chocolate snacks and drinks.
Jones with a height of 177 cm, 20 cm taller than his daughter says, "I am proud to wear the same clothes as Maisy. It was wrong, but it makes me feel happy. I do not think my body is skinny, I always saw myself larger , "he said as published the Daily Mail.
Rebecca felt the eating disorder began when her parents divorced when she was 11 years. He began eating in search of comfort and makes her body swell up to 95 pounds. Since being ridiculed at school, Rebecca lost confidence and began to 'stop eating'.
At the age of 13 years, his weight began to decline drastically. He also won praise for his family and friends, without realizing the danger of the habit. "I just thought I was losing body fat. I feel much happier then."
However, in the next two years her weight continued to shrink by up to 50 pounds and her periods stopped. "I often feel weak and difficult to get out of bed."
While in college at the University of Manchester at the age of 19 years, Rebecca was dating a guy and felt he was infertile. However, Rebecca's pregnant and it is only noticeable when the abortion was 26 weeks. "I do not know, because at that time I only wore a dress size six and my stomach is very flat," he said in an interview with Closer magazine.
Although requested eat various kinds of vitamins and protein for the fetus, making it difficult anorexia eat appropriate amounts of food for pregnant women. During pregnancy, Rebecca eat only bread and bits and gain weight as much as three pounds during her pregnancy.
Maisy was born healthy with low weight, 2.4 pounds. The mother was not able to produce milk for her baby. After parting with her partner, Rebecca returned to the bad eating habits until the weight dropped to 31 pounds.
"When I wear one dress Maisy, is perfect. We share tops and jeans," he said.
Different from his mother, Maisy enjoy various kinds of snacks such as cookies, chips and pizza. The mother looked at her daughter could only spend it all. "It's nice to see him eat. I've told you have an eating disorder and she knows it's a bad thing."
After passing a test earlier this year, Rebecca learned that low blood potassium levels. This indicates a condition called hypokalemia is muscle weakness that extreme. Doctors warn Rebecca may end up with heart attack risk if they are not able to add weight to his body.
"I'm afraid can not watch Maisy grow," he said. "I want to eat lunch together and think Maisy is a fun thing. But I can not.
6 Ways of Free from Smoke
The ordinary smoker is inhaling smoke a lit cigarette. Unfortunately, smoke from a burning cigarette is not smoked themselves, but "divided" to others in the vicinity.
Be the people around him, a non-smoker, exposure to secondhand smoke. In fact, passive smokers are at risk for health problems later in life. Need a surefire way to not get a "quota" diseases of active smokers.
When a person smokes, the smoke from the tip of the cigarette stay in the air. So is the smoke that issued from the mouth. In the Mayo Clinic site mentioned, cigarette smoke can survive in air for 2.5 hours though no longer looks steaming and not smell the smell anyway.
This also applies in the cramped quarters like a car. Cigarette smoke will stick in the room. Smoke can be attached to the curtain, ceiling, tables, chairs, and so on.
Those who gets other people inhale cigarette smoke or secondhand smoke, the risk of developing cancer and other diseases increase. Children who become passive smokers also had a similar hazard. Cigarette smoke can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, asthma, a serious respiratory condition, meningitis, cough,
colds, middle ear infections.
So you are free of active smokers smoke, try these tips from the LIVESTRONG.
1. Improve ventilation or air circulation. If there are family members or co-workers smoke around you, open the windows and turn on the fan to push smoke cigarettes in the opposite direction, so you do not have to breathe it.
2. Ask smokers to smoke a cigarette outside the room.
3. Talk to your supervisor or the employer in regulating the prohibition of smoking in the office.
This rule should be applied given the existing regulations on smoking in some areas outside the building.
4. If staying in a hotel, select a room that is smoke-free floors.
This option will prevent you from possible cigarette smoke from other rooms. Why cigarette smoke is very easy to seep from one room to another. Cigarette smoke can also survive long enough in the furniture and fabrics
coatings in space, so it is possible you inhale cigarette smoke from the room in days or weeks
before.
5. Wherever they may be, remove yourself and the kids from smoky places.
6. Protect yourself by eating foods rich in antioxidants, such as colorful fruits and vegetables.
Be the people around him, a non-smoker, exposure to secondhand smoke. In fact, passive smokers are at risk for health problems later in life. Need a surefire way to not get a "quota" diseases of active smokers.
When a person smokes, the smoke from the tip of the cigarette stay in the air. So is the smoke that issued from the mouth. In the Mayo Clinic site mentioned, cigarette smoke can survive in air for 2.5 hours though no longer looks steaming and not smell the smell anyway.
This also applies in the cramped quarters like a car. Cigarette smoke will stick in the room. Smoke can be attached to the curtain, ceiling, tables, chairs, and so on.
Those who gets other people inhale cigarette smoke or secondhand smoke, the risk of developing cancer and other diseases increase. Children who become passive smokers also had a similar hazard. Cigarette smoke can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, asthma, a serious respiratory condition, meningitis, cough,
colds, middle ear infections.
So you are free of active smokers smoke, try these tips from the LIVESTRONG.
1. Improve ventilation or air circulation. If there are family members or co-workers smoke around you, open the windows and turn on the fan to push smoke cigarettes in the opposite direction, so you do not have to breathe it.
2. Ask smokers to smoke a cigarette outside the room.
3. Talk to your supervisor or the employer in regulating the prohibition of smoking in the office.
This rule should be applied given the existing regulations on smoking in some areas outside the building.
4. If staying in a hotel, select a room that is smoke-free floors.
This option will prevent you from possible cigarette smoke from other rooms. Why cigarette smoke is very easy to seep from one room to another. Cigarette smoke can also survive long enough in the furniture and fabrics
coatings in space, so it is possible you inhale cigarette smoke from the room in days or weeks
before.
5. Wherever they may be, remove yourself and the kids from smoky places.
6. Protect yourself by eating foods rich in antioxidants, such as colorful fruits and vegetables.
Less Zinc Cause Autism
Scientists in Japan claim one child cause autism is the lack of intake of zinc into the body.
This is seen in the analysis they made of 2,000 children with autism, which is then measured by the hair sometimes zinc.
They found nearly a third of these children have little content of zinc in the body. Even in severe cases of children with autism aged one to two years, has only one twelfth the amount of zinc than it should. Researchers also feel this could be a new hope at least for the treatment or prevention of autism.
"However, a more specific follow-up study is necessary, because children with autism have problems feeding themselves, such as lack of desire to eat, and the habit of chewing a long time. So it is not always something that can be associated with disease is the cause of the disease" explains Professor Dorothy Bishop, from the University of Oxford responded to this study.
This is seen in the analysis they made of 2,000 children with autism, which is then measured by the hair sometimes zinc.
They found nearly a third of these children have little content of zinc in the body. Even in severe cases of children with autism aged one to two years, has only one twelfth the amount of zinc than it should. Researchers also feel this could be a new hope at least for the treatment or prevention of autism.
"However, a more specific follow-up study is necessary, because children with autism have problems feeding themselves, such as lack of desire to eat, and the habit of chewing a long time. So it is not always something that can be associated with disease is the cause of the disease" explains Professor Dorothy Bishop, from the University of Oxford responded to this study.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
The sign of your body is Vitamin Deficiency
Brittle nails, eyes feel dry, cracked at the tip of the mouth ...
Have you ever experienced something like that? Maybe some of us feel it is something trivial, but these things are a given signal the body to signal a lack of vitamins in the body. Recognize the signals a lack of vitamins will make us more sensitive to the state of our bodies.
Here are some signals that our bodies lack certain substances:
Nails break easily. Chances are the result of iron deficiency, zinc and essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of meat, beans and fish. Do not underestimate, because it could be an indication that you are affected by thyroid disease.
Eyes feel dry. This is often caused by environmental conditions around us. This is because the tears can not coat the eye as well. Overcome this by taking vitamin A and essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of vegetables or fruit that is green, yellow or orange.
Cracked at the tip of the mouth. The cause may occur due to iron deficiency, vitamin B12, B6 and folic acid. Should you eat meat, nuts and green vegetables.
Chapped lips. Chapped lips that we often indicated as a sign that our bodies are experiencing heartburn, caused by deficiency of vitamin B2. We recommend the consumption of meat and dairy products.
Flushed in the face oily skin. Possible lack of vitamin B2, B6, zinc or essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of meat, fish, poultry and shellfish.
Acne. Of acne, but can be caused by impurities that block the pores of our skin, other possibilities could also be due to deficiency of vitamin B complex, vitamin E and essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of animal products, cereals, poultry and seafood.
Thin hair. Possible lack of iron or zinc. We recommend the consumption of meat, beans, dairy products and shellfish.
Dandruff. An oily scalp and dirt on the hair can cause dandruff. But, it turns out other than that dandruff can also be caused by your lack of vitamin C, B6, zinc and essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of fruits such as oranges, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products.
Red eyes. Red eyes that we often indicated because of fatigue or possessed by dust. However, it turns red eyes also indicates that you are likely deficient in vitamin A and B2. We recommend the consumption of dairy products, meat, fruit or orange and green vegetables.
Precaution is always better than cure, because it recognize your body needs in order to avoid a more serious illness. Health is a great gift from God, but we still must take responsibility for maintaining it. Solid activity should not be a reason for the neglect of health.
Have you ever experienced something like that? Maybe some of us feel it is something trivial, but these things are a given signal the body to signal a lack of vitamins in the body. Recognize the signals a lack of vitamins will make us more sensitive to the state of our bodies.
Here are some signals that our bodies lack certain substances:
Nails break easily. Chances are the result of iron deficiency, zinc and essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of meat, beans and fish. Do not underestimate, because it could be an indication that you are affected by thyroid disease.
Eyes feel dry. This is often caused by environmental conditions around us. This is because the tears can not coat the eye as well. Overcome this by taking vitamin A and essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of vegetables or fruit that is green, yellow or orange.
Cracked at the tip of the mouth. The cause may occur due to iron deficiency, vitamin B12, B6 and folic acid. Should you eat meat, nuts and green vegetables.
Chapped lips. Chapped lips that we often indicated as a sign that our bodies are experiencing heartburn, caused by deficiency of vitamin B2. We recommend the consumption of meat and dairy products.
Flushed in the face oily skin. Possible lack of vitamin B2, B6, zinc or essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of meat, fish, poultry and shellfish.
Acne. Of acne, but can be caused by impurities that block the pores of our skin, other possibilities could also be due to deficiency of vitamin B complex, vitamin E and essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of animal products, cereals, poultry and seafood.
Thin hair. Possible lack of iron or zinc. We recommend the consumption of meat, beans, dairy products and shellfish.
Dandruff. An oily scalp and dirt on the hair can cause dandruff. But, it turns out other than that dandruff can also be caused by your lack of vitamin C, B6, zinc and essential fatty acids. We recommend the consumption of fruits such as oranges, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products.
Red eyes. Red eyes that we often indicated because of fatigue or possessed by dust. However, it turns red eyes also indicates that you are likely deficient in vitamin A and B2. We recommend the consumption of dairy products, meat, fruit or orange and green vegetables.
Precaution is always better than cure, because it recognize your body needs in order to avoid a more serious illness. Health is a great gift from God, but we still must take responsibility for maintaining it. Solid activity should not be a reason for the neglect of health.
Do not underestimate the Hand Hygiene!
Let's realize together that health is one of the essential foundations of a nation's progress! Do not just hope that science and technology that can make a big nation. Health, have a crucial stake there!
Infectious diseases can be prevented with simple and inexpensive steps such as washing hands with soap. A study conducted Katie Greendland from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK, found that washing hands with soap at critical time may prevent diarrhea by up to 47 percent.
Conversely, do not wash hands with soap at critical moments can cause diarrhea, including cholera, pneumonia, influenza pandemic, the new-born infections, and infections among AIDS patients.
The bacteria that cause diarrhea are actually derived from human waste brought flies, water, soil, and fingers that pollute the food. Prevention is very simple, ie, good sanitation and hand washing with soap.
World Health Organization (WHO) also stated that both of our hands is the main route entry of germs into the body. That is why, in addition to running a healthy lifestyle, the habit of washing hands with soap will reduce and prevent the occurrence of disease.
Wash hands with soap should be done at critical times, namely before eating, before handling food, after cleaning up the baby, after using the toilet, and before feeding children.
Wash hands before handling food aimed at preventing the spread of the bacteria that cause food poisoning. Handwashing with soap is also obliged to do before and after processing raw meat.
Meanwhile, after using the toilet or cleaning the baby's diapers, wash hands with soap will reduce the risk of infectious diseases such as hepatitis A and salmonella.
Infectious diseases can be prevented with simple and inexpensive steps such as washing hands with soap. A study conducted Katie Greendland from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK, found that washing hands with soap at critical time may prevent diarrhea by up to 47 percent.
Conversely, do not wash hands with soap at critical moments can cause diarrhea, including cholera, pneumonia, influenza pandemic, the new-born infections, and infections among AIDS patients.
The bacteria that cause diarrhea are actually derived from human waste brought flies, water, soil, and fingers that pollute the food. Prevention is very simple, ie, good sanitation and hand washing with soap.
World Health Organization (WHO) also stated that both of our hands is the main route entry of germs into the body. That is why, in addition to running a healthy lifestyle, the habit of washing hands with soap will reduce and prevent the occurrence of disease.
Wash hands with soap should be done at critical times, namely before eating, before handling food, after cleaning up the baby, after using the toilet, and before feeding children.
Wash hands before handling food aimed at preventing the spread of the bacteria that cause food poisoning. Handwashing with soap is also obliged to do before and after processing raw meat.
Meanwhile, after using the toilet or cleaning the baby's diapers, wash hands with soap will reduce the risk of infectious diseases such as hepatitis A and salmonella.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Do You Want to sleep soundly? Drinking Juice Cherry
Do you have a problem with sleep? Try taking the cherry juice. Researchers from the School of Life Sciences at Northumbria University, London, England, recently, discovered evidence, drinking cherry juice may help you sleep soundly during the night with an extra 25 minutes.
According to one source, their research also found that cherry juice regularly can improve sleep quality. Montmorency cherry juice can significantly increase levels of melatonin in the body, the hormone that regulates when you sleep. These findings could be useful for those who have trouble sleeping because of work, insomnia, jet lag or shift.
The study, led by Dr Glyn Howatson is using 20 participants who drank 30 ml of cherry juice or placebo juice twice daily for seven days. Then, urine samples were collected from all participants before and during the investigation. This is done to determine the level of melatonin, a natural compound that greatly affects human sleep-wake cycle.
Dr Glyn Howatson found participants who drank cherry juice for a week had a significant improvement than placebo juice drinkers. In actigraphy measurements, participants who ate cherry juice have increased sleep time approximately 15 minutes.
With a total of 25 minutes of deep sleep and increased 5 to 6 percent in their sleep efficiency. In addition, cherry juice drinkers reported their nap time is also reduced, compared with those who drank a placebo juice.
According to one source, their research also found that cherry juice regularly can improve sleep quality. Montmorency cherry juice can significantly increase levels of melatonin in the body, the hormone that regulates when you sleep. These findings could be useful for those who have trouble sleeping because of work, insomnia, jet lag or shift.
The study, led by Dr Glyn Howatson is using 20 participants who drank 30 ml of cherry juice or placebo juice twice daily for seven days. Then, urine samples were collected from all participants before and during the investigation. This is done to determine the level of melatonin, a natural compound that greatly affects human sleep-wake cycle.
Dr Glyn Howatson found participants who drank cherry juice for a week had a significant improvement than placebo juice drinkers. In actigraphy measurements, participants who ate cherry juice have increased sleep time approximately 15 minutes.
With a total of 25 minutes of deep sleep and increased 5 to 6 percent in their sleep efficiency. In addition, cherry juice drinkers reported their nap time is also reduced, compared with those who drank a placebo juice.
Malnutrition Causes Decreased intelligence
NUTRITION worse in children not only disrupt their physical development and health, also affected the decrease in the level of intelligence. If allowed to happen, whose name was lost generation could no longer inevitable.
Malnutrition is associated with the level of intelligence or so-called intelligence quotient (IQ). Lack of certain nutrients affect the level of intelligence of children. Child malnutrition will usually decrease IQ by 11-13 points.
Worse, these conditions can not be fixed anytime soon because the most rapid brain development takes place only up to a two year old.
Malnutrition can obviously inhibit physical growth and brain optimally. Entering the age when children start school, usually he will look lethargic, cranky, lazy school, difficult to understand and remember the lessons, and often absent from school due to illness. In addition, children of poor nutrition will be left behind the development and intelligence than other children. The child also has the potential to be thin and very short. If you have this and no steps to fix it, would create a generation of low-quality unproductive and unable to compete in the future. Even this generation could have been social and economic burden for the family or society.
Malnutrition can be caused by two things. First, the lack of intake of foods of high nutritional value. Second, the occurrence of diseases that lead to infection causing damage to several organ function. This resulted in organ damage can not absorb nutrients properly. Only, for the case in Indonesia, general malnutrition caused by lack of nutritious food intake. The reason could be because of poverty and lack of parental knowledge about nutrition.
Malnutrition is associated with the level of intelligence or so-called intelligence quotient (IQ). Lack of certain nutrients affect the level of intelligence of children. Child malnutrition will usually decrease IQ by 11-13 points.
Worse, these conditions can not be fixed anytime soon because the most rapid brain development takes place only up to a two year old.
Malnutrition can obviously inhibit physical growth and brain optimally. Entering the age when children start school, usually he will look lethargic, cranky, lazy school, difficult to understand and remember the lessons, and often absent from school due to illness. In addition, children of poor nutrition will be left behind the development and intelligence than other children. The child also has the potential to be thin and very short. If you have this and no steps to fix it, would create a generation of low-quality unproductive and unable to compete in the future. Even this generation could have been social and economic burden for the family or society.
Malnutrition can be caused by two things. First, the lack of intake of foods of high nutritional value. Second, the occurrence of diseases that lead to infection causing damage to several organ function. This resulted in organ damage can not absorb nutrients properly. Only, for the case in Indonesia, general malnutrition caused by lack of nutritious food intake. The reason could be because of poverty and lack of parental knowledge about nutrition.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Early Detection Prevent Amputation on diabetics
Early detection is very important for diabetics to avoid the difficult wounds healed who later will become infected with more serious consequences such as amputation or even death.
"Diabetic foot disorders can occur due to diabetes control blood sugar levels that are not done well and lasted continuously for many years. Nerves are damaged making diabetisi can not feel pain, heat or cold on the hands and feet so that the wounds on the feet can become worse because they do not realize, "
The main factor causing foot injuries that can not be cured it is said Sarwono is nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy) and blood vessel disorders in which the nerve has been damaged making diabetisi can not feel pain, heat or cold on the hands and feet so that the wound in the leg can be bad because diabetisi not aware of the injury.
"Diabetic neuropathy occurs in more than 50 percent diabetisi. Common symptoms are numbness and weakness in the feet and hands,"
In addition, interference with the flow of blood vessels is also a cause of diabetic foot disorders in which blood flow is not sufficient to Keki will lead to injury and infection cured dulit called peripheral vascular disease that usually attacks the feet.
"Diabetisi of smoking, hypertension and cholesterol which will further aggravate the uncontrolled flow of blood," From various studies have been conducted, on diabetisi amputation rate 15 times greater than that do not have the disease Diabetes Mellitus
"Diabetic foot disorders can occur due to diabetes control blood sugar levels that are not done well and lasted continuously for many years. Nerves are damaged making diabetisi can not feel pain, heat or cold on the hands and feet so that the wounds on the feet can become worse because they do not realize, "
The main factor causing foot injuries that can not be cured it is said Sarwono is nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy) and blood vessel disorders in which the nerve has been damaged making diabetisi can not feel pain, heat or cold on the hands and feet so that the wound in the leg can be bad because diabetisi not aware of the injury."Diabetic neuropathy occurs in more than 50 percent diabetisi. Common symptoms are numbness and weakness in the feet and hands,"
In addition, interference with the flow of blood vessels is also a cause of diabetic foot disorders in which blood flow is not sufficient to Keki will lead to injury and infection cured dulit called peripheral vascular disease that usually attacks the feet.
"Diabetisi of smoking, hypertension and cholesterol which will further aggravate the uncontrolled flow of blood," From various studies have been conducted, on diabetisi amputation rate 15 times greater than that do not have the disease Diabetes Mellitus
Cherry juice Improve Sleep Quality
Forget the hot milk or camomile tea if you can not sleep at night, now try a glass of cherry juice.
Scientists claim to the consumption of fruit juice, vitamin C is found to increase the quality and duration of sleep very well, despite having a sour taste.
In experiments by scientists from the Centre for Sleep Research, School of Life Sciences participants who drank cherry juice not only sleep longer, but also have good quality sleep.
This is seen when a group of volunteers was given a 30ml portion of tart cherry juice or placebo juice twice daily for seven days and are equipped with sensors to monitor their sleep patterns.
The participants who consumed cherry juice seen an increase of about 25 minutes in total sleep time and increased 6 percent in the quality of their sleep.
"These findings may be useful for those who have trouble sleeping because of work, insomnia, or jet lag. This is because the cherry juice contains enough melatonin to respond to a healthy sleep" explained one researcher Dr Jason Ellis
Scientists claim to the consumption of fruit juice, vitamin C is found to increase the quality and duration of sleep very well, despite having a sour taste.
In experiments by scientists from the Centre for Sleep Research, School of Life Sciences participants who drank cherry juice not only sleep longer, but also have good quality sleep.
This is seen when a group of volunteers was given a 30ml portion of tart cherry juice or placebo juice twice daily for seven days and are equipped with sensors to monitor their sleep patterns.
The participants who consumed cherry juice seen an increase of about 25 minutes in total sleep time and increased 6 percent in the quality of their sleep.
"These findings may be useful for those who have trouble sleeping because of work, insomnia, or jet lag. This is because the cherry juice contains enough melatonin to respond to a healthy sleep" explained one researcher Dr Jason Ellis
Formalin Fish Dangerous to the Body
Healthy food can be unhealthy for the body because the wrong treatment. Marine products, for example, can cause various diseases caused by "hand nosy".
The content of omega-3 fatty acids in fish makes it good for the heart and intelligence.
Unfortunately, the behavior of the community itself that causes the fish can be a trigger various diseases.
Formalin was also used in the process of salting fish. Likewise, when dried salted fish. In order not flies, they spray formalin. I guess that's the danger of fish ..
Formalin is a chemical used as a preservative. Formalin is actually functioning as a disinfectant, but misused by some people to preserve fish in order to prevent losses. Formalin is useful as a disinfectant because it kills most bacteria and fungi.
Here are the characteristics of fish that contain formaldehyde:
1. Not broken until three days at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius).
2. Color dark red gills and not brilliant, not fresh red.
3. The color of pure white fish meat.
4. Smell, the smell of formalin, the skin looks bright and shiny.
5. Chewy meat.
6. More durable and not easily rot even without a preservative such as ice.
7. Fish flies formalin shunned.
8. Does not feel the stench of fish.
Meanwhile, the characteristics of salted fish formalin is not broken until more than a month at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius), clean and bright color, no smell typical of salted fish and not easily destroyed, and not plagued by the flies when placed in an open
The content of omega-3 fatty acids in fish makes it good for the heart and intelligence.
Unfortunately, the behavior of the community itself that causes the fish can be a trigger various diseases.
Formalin was also used in the process of salting fish. Likewise, when dried salted fish. In order not flies, they spray formalin. I guess that's the danger of fish ..
Formalin is a chemical used as a preservative. Formalin is actually functioning as a disinfectant, but misused by some people to preserve fish in order to prevent losses. Formalin is useful as a disinfectant because it kills most bacteria and fungi.
Here are the characteristics of fish that contain formaldehyde:
1. Not broken until three days at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius).
2. Color dark red gills and not brilliant, not fresh red.
3. The color of pure white fish meat.
4. Smell, the smell of formalin, the skin looks bright and shiny.
5. Chewy meat.
6. More durable and not easily rot even without a preservative such as ice.
7. Fish flies formalin shunned.
8. Does not feel the stench of fish.
Meanwhile, the characteristics of salted fish formalin is not broken until more than a month at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius), clean and bright color, no smell typical of salted fish and not easily destroyed, and not plagued by the flies when placed in an open
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Breastfeeding Avoid High Blood Pressure
AS, mothers who breastfed exclusively at least six months may have a lower risk of high blood pressure later in life. This was revealed through a study that was held in the United States and involving more than 50 thousand women.
The findings, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology adds to evidence that breastfeeding is very beneficial for both mother and baby. Although, it does not prove that breastfeeding is a healthy blood pressure, researchers said.
Previously, it has been known that breastfeeding can protect infants from various diseases, such as diarrhea and ear infections. In previous studies had suggested that mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
"As for women who never breastfed were more likely to develop hypertension when compared with women who breastfed exclusively to the child for six months or more,"
In general, experts recommend that infants should be exclusively breastfed during the first six months and then continued with a combination of breast milk with solid foods until the age of 1 year.
For this study, Stuebe and his team saw a correlation between breastfeeding and risk of high blood pressure in 56 thousand U.S. women. The study found women who had breast-feeding for at least six months have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure than those who give formula. That, too, had included other factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking.
Stuebe says that there are no findings that prove that breastfeeding itself provides long-term protection from high blood pressure. But it makes sense that breastfeeding has a direct benefit. Animal studies have found that the hormone oxytocin, which is involved in breastfeeding, has an effect on blood pressure.
The findings, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology adds to evidence that breastfeeding is very beneficial for both mother and baby. Although, it does not prove that breastfeeding is a healthy blood pressure, researchers said.
Previously, it has been known that breastfeeding can protect infants from various diseases, such as diarrhea and ear infections. In previous studies had suggested that mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
"As for women who never breastfed were more likely to develop hypertension when compared with women who breastfed exclusively to the child for six months or more,"
In general, experts recommend that infants should be exclusively breastfed during the first six months and then continued with a combination of breast milk with solid foods until the age of 1 year.
For this study, Stuebe and his team saw a correlation between breastfeeding and risk of high blood pressure in 56 thousand U.S. women. The study found women who had breast-feeding for at least six months have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure than those who give formula. That, too, had included other factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking.
Stuebe says that there are no findings that prove that breastfeeding itself provides long-term protection from high blood pressure. But it makes sense that breastfeeding has a direct benefit. Animal studies have found that the hormone oxytocin, which is involved in breastfeeding, has an effect on blood pressure.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Are Dangerous Adult Bedwetting?
Many experienced only perception bedwetting children. In fact, this is also true for those who have entered adulthood. Then how the impact of bedwetting for young adults?
Symptoms of bedwetting can occur in men and women. Types of this disease can be divided into three parts. That kind of stress, where the activity of urine come out when coughing, sneezing, laughing, and sports. Second, the type of urge symptoms accompanied not stand to the restroom and urinate frequently during the day or night. The last type of overflow resulting in enlargement of the prostate or bladder muscle.
The impact of enlargement of the prostate gland can cause enlargement of the bladder muscle accompanied the formation of connective tissue that can make the function of the bladder muscle contraction is not stable. Symptoms may include difficult urination.
If the urine is not immediately released will accumulate in the bladder and into the nest proliferation of bacteria that cause inflammation or infection of the bladder, prostate infections and can form stones in the bladder.
In addition to these impacts, urinary incontinence can also affect the quality of life and even become a burden to sufferers, both in terms of psychological and social perspective such as pain, embarrassment, depression and anxiety. In order not to be late, well consult a doctor nearest to detect the disease.
Symptoms of bedwetting can occur in men and women. Types of this disease can be divided into three parts. That kind of stress, where the activity of urine come out when coughing, sneezing, laughing, and sports. Second, the type of urge symptoms accompanied not stand to the restroom and urinate frequently during the day or night. The last type of overflow resulting in enlargement of the prostate or bladder muscle.
The impact of enlargement of the prostate gland can cause enlargement of the bladder muscle accompanied the formation of connective tissue that can make the function of the bladder muscle contraction is not stable. Symptoms may include difficult urination.
If the urine is not immediately released will accumulate in the bladder and into the nest proliferation of bacteria that cause inflammation or infection of the bladder, prostate infections and can form stones in the bladder.
In addition to these impacts, urinary incontinence can also affect the quality of life and even become a burden to sufferers, both in terms of psychological and social perspective such as pain, embarrassment, depression and anxiety. In order not to be late, well consult a doctor nearest to detect the disease.
Risks for Sports Addicts
The experts recommend that we take the time to exercise. The body will feel fitter and health will be maintained. But when the sport is so addictive in everyday life, whether it is good for health?
A study published the New York Times recently, as quoted from fitsugar.com, said that gymnastics addict would act like any other force that carried out daily. Natural feelings, desires, and needs of sport will continue to appear just to feel normal.
Addicted to something, definitely not good for the body effect. No exception addicted to sports. Headaches begin until an injury that can damage the immune system would attack the sports junkie.
Start now, set the time accurately and carefully to exercise that activity is not healthy to be a burden on your health.
A study published the New York Times recently, as quoted from fitsugar.com, said that gymnastics addict would act like any other force that carried out daily. Natural feelings, desires, and needs of sport will continue to appear just to feel normal.
Addicted to something, definitely not good for the body effect. No exception addicted to sports. Headaches begin until an injury that can damage the immune system would attack the sports junkie.
Start now, set the time accurately and carefully to exercise that activity is not healthy to be a burden on your health.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Three Ways to Overcome Insomnia
Insomnia is often considered a normal sleep disturbances. A recent study in Norway found that people who have problems sleeping at night when the risk of heart problems 45 percent higher than people who can sleep soon.
Insomnia can actually be solved in a simple manner. One of them is doing a hypnosis which aims to improve the quality of sleep.
"Hypnosis reduces the overall brain activity, including in areas associated with feelings of anxiety so that you can feel calmer," said Mark P. Jensen, Ph.D., vice president of research of the department of medical rehabilitation, University of Washington, as quoted from Prevention.
Here is a simple teknih with 3-2-1 steps recommended by Dr.Jensen that can make you fall asleep faster:
First, listen to three things, like the sound of air conditioning or the sound of your partner's breathing.
Second, look up three things. Think about your favorite picture or drawing a big blue sky.
Third, experience up to three things. Feel the surface of the bed is soft against the skin, or the breeze from the open window.
Insomnia can actually be solved in a simple manner. One of them is doing a hypnosis which aims to improve the quality of sleep.
"Hypnosis reduces the overall brain activity, including in areas associated with feelings of anxiety so that you can feel calmer," said Mark P. Jensen, Ph.D., vice president of research of the department of medical rehabilitation, University of Washington, as quoted from Prevention.
Here is a simple teknih with 3-2-1 steps recommended by Dr.Jensen that can make you fall asleep faster:
First, listen to three things, like the sound of air conditioning or the sound of your partner's breathing.
Second, look up three things. Think about your favorite picture or drawing a big blue sky.
Third, experience up to three things. Feel the surface of the bed is soft against the skin, or the breeze from the open window.
Outstanding Work Health for the Office Employee
AVERAGE The average employee spends time working in the office to sit for 6 hours every day.
A total of 80 percent were known to have experienced back pain. Are you one of them? If so, there really are some tips you can do to maintain health and avoid all complaints due to a stagnant body position while working.
1. Do not cross your legs when sitting
Crossing your legs can cause lower back pain to trigger hernia. The position was also able to reduce the circulation which can cause vericose veins or varicose veins.
2. straighten legs
Straighten your legs forward when sitting to keep the position of the pelvis and hips in order to keep balance while seated.
3. Add the pedestal
With one-time place one foot on a box or a phone book, your feet will be under pressure from the spine.
4. Bent downward
Occasionally bend on the side of your chair to open the obliques and bring blood flow to the spine.
5. chest Stretch
Figures hands to the side with the thumb pointing upward, squeezing your shoulder blades together. This stretch stretch the chest muscles are stiff.
6. Set the workspace
Ergonomics is the key to a healthy working in offices. Adjust the position of the monitor in accordance with the height of the eye, adjust the position of the keyboard in accordance with the wrist, try to not lean while talking on the phone. Use a headset or bluetooth instead.
7. Walk
Get up off the chair! Took a short walk with a co-worker just to photograph coffee during leisure time.
8. stand
It certainly did not need the help of others. Standing at least once every 30 minutes to increase blood circulation and stretch your body.
9. posture
When seated, apply a good posture by pulling in your stomach and straighten your back.
10. breathing
Deep breathing accompanied focus can reduce blood pressure, stress, and give you more energy.
A total of 80 percent were known to have experienced back pain. Are you one of them? If so, there really are some tips you can do to maintain health and avoid all complaints due to a stagnant body position while working.
1. Do not cross your legs when sitting
Crossing your legs can cause lower back pain to trigger hernia. The position was also able to reduce the circulation which can cause vericose veins or varicose veins.
2. straighten legsStraighten your legs forward when sitting to keep the position of the pelvis and hips in order to keep balance while seated.
3. Add the pedestal
With one-time place one foot on a box or a phone book, your feet will be under pressure from the spine.
4. Bent downward
Occasionally bend on the side of your chair to open the obliques and bring blood flow to the spine.
5. chest Stretch
Figures hands to the side with the thumb pointing upward, squeezing your shoulder blades together. This stretch stretch the chest muscles are stiff.
6. Set the workspace
Ergonomics is the key to a healthy working in offices. Adjust the position of the monitor in accordance with the height of the eye, adjust the position of the keyboard in accordance with the wrist, try to not lean while talking on the phone. Use a headset or bluetooth instead.
7. Walk
Get up off the chair! Took a short walk with a co-worker just to photograph coffee during leisure time.
8. stand
It certainly did not need the help of others. Standing at least once every 30 minutes to increase blood circulation and stretch your body.
9. posture
When seated, apply a good posture by pulling in your stomach and straighten your back.
10. breathing
Deep breathing accompanied focus can reduce blood pressure, stress, and give you more energy.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Forgetful? Apples solution!
Often forgotten lately? Plenty of eating apples. According to research from the University of Massachusetts, the apple can prevent damage to the cells that cause memory loss. By eating at least two apples a day, you will feel the benefits. Allegedly, the efficacy is derived from a naturally high in antioxidants contained in apples.
In addition, apples also have many other benefits. In addition to containing antibacterial and anti-viral compounds, vitamins A, C, boron, and other substances are very effective in lowering cholesterol levels and cancer risk. A study proves, smell the aroma of green apples can reduce appetite. Certain alternative treatments even use apples for weight loss.
Infammatory anti-estrogenic activity contained in apples are high in fiber, helps prevent constipation and suppresses appetite. But be careful, apple juice can cause diarrhea in children
In addition, apples also have many other benefits. In addition to containing antibacterial and anti-viral compounds, vitamins A, C, boron, and other substances are very effective in lowering cholesterol levels and cancer risk. A study proves, smell the aroma of green apples can reduce appetite. Certain alternative treatments even use apples for weight loss.
Infammatory anti-estrogenic activity contained in apples are high in fiber, helps prevent constipation and suppresses appetite. But be careful, apple juice can cause diarrhea in children
Treating Varicose
Treatment of varicose veins and healing techniques there are several kinds. For example the following ways:
Taking supplements that can strengthen blood vessel walls and keelastisannya.
Using elastic stockings to the thigh that can help suppress the veins.
Sclerotherapy is entering a kind of saline solution into the blood vessel dilation.
Endovenous Laser Therapy is treating varicose veins by inserting a wire into a blood vessel. Wire is inserted from the knee to the groin and then made warming.
Surgery is usually done for the case of an already severe.
Varicose veins are a problem for women because the majority of cases happen to a woman. But, that does not mean it can not be prevented, even if varicose veins are caused by hereditary factors. With the consumption of good food and lifestyle is right, you can prevent varicose veins appear on your body.
Taking supplements that can strengthen blood vessel walls and keelastisannya.
Using elastic stockings to the thigh that can help suppress the veins.
Sclerotherapy is entering a kind of saline solution into the blood vessel dilation.
Endovenous Laser Therapy is treating varicose veins by inserting a wire into a blood vessel. Wire is inserted from the knee to the groin and then made warming.
Surgery is usually done for the case of an already severe.
Varicose veins are a problem for women because the majority of cases happen to a woman. But, that does not mean it can not be prevented, even if varicose veins are caused by hereditary factors. With the consumption of good food and lifestyle is right, you can prevent varicose veins appear on your body.
Prevent Varicose veins
If you have varicose veins or a descendant of a family who suffer from varicose veins, you can melakkukan following ways to prevent varicose veins and reduce varicose veins as a result of complaints:
Keep your weight remains ideal
More weight can make foot withstand heavy loads so that the risk of varicose veins.
Do not stand and sit still long lterlalu.
Standing for too long can cause dilation of blood vessels.
Likewise if sitting too long, should be interspersed with walking.
Use socks
If you have a gene causes varicose veins, you should use elastic socks, if possible, wear long socks that reach the knee.
The use of sock especially necessary when located at an altitude such as a walk in the mountains or on a plane.
Avoid underwear that are too tight
Clothes that are too tight can inhibit blood circulation to the heart.
Perform an appropriate exercise
Moderate exercise such as walking, jogging or cycling can strengthen the walls of veins and blood circulation.
Meanwhile, exercise that causes muscle contraction such as sudden and heavy lifting should be avoided.
Consumption of vitamin C
Vitamin C is very beneficial to strengthen blood vessel walls, then consumption is sufficient to prevent the dilation of blood vessels.
Put your feet higher position during sleep
So that blood can more smoothly to the heart, while sleeping can put the leg on pillows or pinned to the wall with a position higher than his head. This is particularly possible if there has been swelling due to blood vessels that stand out.
Keep your weight remains ideal
More weight can make foot withstand heavy loads so that the risk of varicose veins.
Do not stand and sit still long lterlalu.
Standing for too long can cause dilation of blood vessels.
Likewise if sitting too long, should be interspersed with walking.
Use socks
If you have a gene causes varicose veins, you should use elastic socks, if possible, wear long socks that reach the knee.
The use of sock especially necessary when located at an altitude such as a walk in the mountains or on a plane.
Avoid underwear that are too tight
Clothes that are too tight can inhibit blood circulation to the heart.
Perform an appropriate exercise
Moderate exercise such as walking, jogging or cycling can strengthen the walls of veins and blood circulation.
Meanwhile, exercise that causes muscle contraction such as sudden and heavy lifting should be avoided.
Consumption of vitamin C
Vitamin C is very beneficial to strengthen blood vessel walls, then consumption is sufficient to prevent the dilation of blood vessels.
Put your feet higher position during sleep
So that blood can more smoothly to the heart, while sleeping can put the leg on pillows or pinned to the wall with a position higher than his head. This is particularly possible if there has been swelling due to blood vessels that stand out.
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