sebenarnya penyakit amandel itu seperti apa sih? operasi amandeL tentunya sudah tidak lagi asing lg di telinga bukan? seperti apa sih itu? haruskah operasi? amandel terdapat pada semua orang dan terletak pada kerongkongan di belakang kedua ujung lipatan belakang mulut. Amandel, dalam bahasa kedokteran biasa disebut tonsil, berfungsi untuk menghasilkan limfosit yaitu sejenis sel darah putih yang bertugas membunuh kuman yang masuk ke dalam badan melalui mulut. apabila tonsil meradang maka tonsil dapat membengkak, merah dan penderita merasa gatal, sakit kerongkongan, sakit menelan, kadang-kadang muntah.
Peradangan tonsil membuat anak demam, sakit kepala, muntah-muntah, sakit perut, lemas dan tidak bersemangat. Pembesaran tonsil yang terlalu besar dapat menghalangi jalan pernafasan. Kelenjar di bawah dagu dapat pula membesar. Kelenjar pada dinding kerongkongan disebut adenoid. Biasanya apabila amandel meradang adenoid pun ikut meradang.
Peradangan ini dapat disebabkan kuman dan virus yang masuk ke dalam mulut. Peradangan ini dapat diobati dengan antibiotik. Namun apabila terjadi berulang-ulang perlu dilakukan operasi.
sumber: penyakit dan peanggulangannya oleh E. Oswari
PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION
PEM terjadi ketika kebutuhan tubuh akan protein, bahan bakar energi ataupun keduanya tidak dapat dipenuhi oleh makanan.
MANIFESTASI KLINIS
Kwasiorkor (edema)
- Samar-samar: lesu, apathy, iritability
- Muscle wasting, muntah, diare, anoreksia, jaringan subkutan menjadi lebih lunak.
- Edema: organ dalam dan ekstermitas.
- Dermatitis kulit yang menjadi lebih gelap pada area yang teriritasi, namun pada kulit yang terpapar sinar matahari (-)
- Rambut akan menjadi lebih tipis dan sedikit.
Marasmus (non-edema)
- BB menurun
- Iritability
- Turgor sign (-)
- Lemak pada subkutan dan sucking pad pada pipi (-)
- Abdomen bisa mengalami distensi atau datar, intestinal pattern mudah dilihat.
- Hipotonia
- Suhu (N), PR melambat
- Konstipasi /starvation diarrhea
Marasmus Kwasiorkor (edema)
- Kombinasi marasmus + kwasiorkor.
- Edema dengan atau tanpa lesi di kulit, kelemahan otot
- Penurunan jumlah lemak subkutan marasmus.
- Edema (-)
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MANIFESTASI KLINIS
Kwasiorkor (edema)
- Samar-samar: lesu, apathy, iritability
- Muscle wasting, muntah, diare, anoreksia, jaringan subkutan menjadi lebih lunak.
- Edema: organ dalam dan ekstermitas.
- Dermatitis kulit yang menjadi lebih gelap pada area yang teriritasi, namun pada kulit yang terpapar sinar matahari (-)
- Rambut akan menjadi lebih tipis dan sedikit.
Marasmus (non-edema)
- BB menurun
- Iritability
- Turgor sign (-)
- Lemak pada subkutan dan sucking pad pada pipi (-)
- Abdomen bisa mengalami distensi atau datar, intestinal pattern mudah dilihat.
- Hipotonia
- Suhu (N), PR melambat
- Konstipasi /starvation diarrhea
Marasmus Kwasiorkor (edema)
- Kombinasi marasmus + kwasiorkor.
- Edema dengan atau tanpa lesi di kulit, kelemahan otot
- Penurunan jumlah lemak subkutan marasmus.
- Edema (-)
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Permasalahan Nutrisi pada Remaja
Penilaian Nutrisi
Tujuan
- menentukan status nutrisi pasien secara umum
- perawatan kesehatan yang diperlukan (fisik maupun psikososial, dan faktor-faktor terkait yang mempengaruhi kebutuhan pasien pada situasi tertentu)
Empat bagian penilaian nutrisi :
1. Evaluasi makanan dan riwayat personal (medis, sosial, pengobatan)
2. Observasi klinis
3. Tes biokimia
4. Antropometri
Evaluasi Makanan dan Riwayat Sosial
- Spesific 24-hour food record
- Riwayat makanan
- Periodic food records
Klinis
1. Anemia defisiensi besi:
- Lemah, letih, lesu
- Sakit kepala
- Takikardi, lidah terasa terbakar
- Prilaku sosial remaja cenderung tidak aktif dikarenakan anemianya.
2. Obesitas:
- Cepat lelah saat beraktivitas
- Nyeri sendi
- Gejala penyakit lain yang menyertai, seperti insulin resistensi dan hipertensi (poliuri, polifagi dan polidipsi)
3. Anoreksia
- Badan kurus
- Cepat lelah
- Dapat disertai dengan penyakit lain seperti defisiensi besi.
4. Bulimia
- Badan gemuk ataupun kurus
- Makan banyak tetapi dimuntahkan lagi (disengaja pada remaja)
- Letih, lemah, lesu
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Tujuan
- menentukan status nutrisi pasien secara umum
- perawatan kesehatan yang diperlukan (fisik maupun psikososial, dan faktor-faktor terkait yang mempengaruhi kebutuhan pasien pada situasi tertentu)
Empat bagian penilaian nutrisi :
1. Evaluasi makanan dan riwayat personal (medis, sosial, pengobatan)
2. Observasi klinis
3. Tes biokimia
4. Antropometri
Evaluasi Makanan dan Riwayat Sosial
- Spesific 24-hour food record
- Riwayat makanan
- Periodic food records
Klinis
1. Anemia defisiensi besi:
- Lemah, letih, lesu
- Sakit kepala
- Takikardi, lidah terasa terbakar
- Prilaku sosial remaja cenderung tidak aktif dikarenakan anemianya.
2. Obesitas:
- Cepat lelah saat beraktivitas
- Nyeri sendi
- Gejala penyakit lain yang menyertai, seperti insulin resistensi dan hipertensi (poliuri, polifagi dan polidipsi)
3. Anoreksia
- Badan kurus
- Cepat lelah
- Dapat disertai dengan penyakit lain seperti defisiensi besi.
4. Bulimia
- Badan gemuk ataupun kurus
- Makan banyak tetapi dimuntahkan lagi (disengaja pada remaja)
- Letih, lemah, lesu
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Rickets
Rickets is a disease of growing bone that is unique to children and adolescents. It is caused by a failure of osteoid to calcify in a growing person. Failure of osteoid to calcify in adults is called osteomalacia. Vitamin D deficiency rickets occurs when the metabolites of vitamin D are deficient. Less commonly, a dietary deficiency of calcium or phosphorus may also produce rickets. Vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol) is formed in the skin from a derivative of cholesterol under the stimulus of ultraviolet-B light. Ultraviolet light or cod liver oil was the only significant source of vitamin D until early in the 20th century when ergosterol (vitamin D-2) was synthesized from irradiated plant steroids. Pathophysiology
Cholecalciferol (ie, vitamin D-3) is formed in the skin from 5-dihydrotachysterol. This steroid undergoes hydroxylation in 2 steps. The first hydroxylation occurs at position 25 in the liver, producing calcidiol (25-hydroxycholecalciferol), which circulates in the plasma as the most abundant of the vitamin D metabolites and is thought to be a good indicator of overall vitamin D status. The second hydroxylation step occurs in the kidney at the 1 position, where it undergoes hydroxylation to the active metabolite calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol). This cholecalciferol is not technically a vitamin but a hormone.
Calcitriol acts at 3 known sites to tightly regulate calcium metabolism. Calcitriol promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestine, increases reabsorption of phosphate in the kidney, and acts on bone to release calcium and phosphate. Calcitriol may also directly facilitate calcification. These actions increase the concentrations of calcium and phosphorus in extracellular fluid. The increase of calcium and phosphorus in extracellular fluid, in turn, leads to the calcification of osteoid, primarily at the metaphyseal growing ends of bones but also throughout all osteoid in the skeleton. Parathyroid hormone facilitates the 1-hydroxylation step in vitamin D metabolism.
In the vitamin D deficiency state, hypocalcemia develops, which stimulates excess parathyroid hormone, which stimulates renal phosphorus loss, further reducing deposition of calcium in the bone. Excess parathyroid hormone also produces changes in the bone similar to those occurring in hyperparathyroidism. Early in the course of rickets, the calcium concentration in the serum decreases. After the parathyroid response, the calcium concentration usually returns to the reference range, though phosphorus levels remain low. Alkaline phosphatase, which is produced by overactive osteoblast cells, leaks to the extracellular fluids so that its concentration rises to anywhere from moderate elevation to very high levels.
Intestinal malabsorption of fat and diseases of the liver or kidney may produce the clinical and secondary biochemical picture of nutritional rickets. Anticonvulsant drugs (eg, phenobarbital, phenytoin) accelerate metabolism of calcidiol, which may lead to insufficiency and rickets, particularly in children who are kept indoors in institutions.
Source: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/985510-overview
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors linked to overweight and obesity that increase your chance for heart disease and other health problems such as diabetes and stroke. The term “metabolic” refers to the biochemical processes involved in the body’s normal functioning. Risk factors are behaviors or conditions that increase your chance of getting a disease.
Sindrom metabolik adalah nama untuk sekelompok faktor risiko terkait dengan kelebihan berat badan, obesitas, peningkatan kadar gula darah puasa, obesitas abdominal, kolesterol tinggi, dan peningkatan tekanan darah yang yang meningkatkan kemungkinan terjadi penyakit jantung dan masalah kesehatan lainnya seperti diabetes dan stroke. Istilah metabolik merujuk kepada proses biokimia yang terlibat dalam fungsi tubuh normal.
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Sindrom metabolik adalah nama untuk sekelompok faktor risiko terkait dengan kelebihan berat badan, obesitas, peningkatan kadar gula darah puasa, obesitas abdominal, kolesterol tinggi, dan peningkatan tekanan darah yang yang meningkatkan kemungkinan terjadi penyakit jantung dan masalah kesehatan lainnya seperti diabetes dan stroke. Istilah metabolik merujuk kepada proses biokimia yang terlibat dalam fungsi tubuh normal.
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Defisiensi Vitamin B1
Defisiensi vitamin B1 (Thiamin) adalah suatu sindrom yang muncul sebagai hasil dari suatu keparahan, kekurangan thiamin yang berkepanjangan pada makanan. Ini dapat terjadi saat diet hanya terdiri dari beras putih yang digiling, beras yang terlalu bersih dicuci, dan tepung terigu atau gandum. Defisiensi thiamin yang terjadi selama rentang waktu 2-3 bulan dapat menyebabkan berbagai gangguan hingga kematian.
Vitamin B1 atau thiamin merupakan jenis vitamin yang banyak terdapat pada bahan makanan sehari-hari. Selama proses penyerapan yang terjadi di usus, thiamin mengalami phosporilasi untuk menghasilkan thiamin pirophospat yang merupakan bentuk aktif dari vitamin B1.
Beberapa penyakit akan muncul seiring dengan menurunnya fungsi normal thiamin pada tubuh manusia yang mengalami defisiensi thiamin.
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Vitamin B1 atau thiamin merupakan jenis vitamin yang banyak terdapat pada bahan makanan sehari-hari. Selama proses penyerapan yang terjadi di usus, thiamin mengalami phosporilasi untuk menghasilkan thiamin pirophospat yang merupakan bentuk aktif dari vitamin B1.
Beberapa penyakit akan muncul seiring dengan menurunnya fungsi normal thiamin pada tubuh manusia yang mengalami defisiensi thiamin.
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Posisi Tidur yang Baik untuk Kesehatan
Kebiasaan tidur ternyata dapat mempengaruhi kecantikan dan kesehatan wajah. Untuk menjaga tubuh tetap bugar saat bangun tidur sebaiknya mulailah untuk merubah kebiasaan posisi tidur anda.Mulailah untuk tidur dengan posisi telentang lurus dan gunakan bantal yang tidak terlalu tinggi. Posisi tidur ini dianggap paling sempurna karena badan berada dalam posisi rileks. Tubuh anda juga tidak melengkung sehingga dapat mengganggu jantung dan sirkulasi darah.
Posisi tidur miring sebenarnya tidak buruk tetapi sebaiknya jangan terus menerus dalam kondisi itu. Posisi miring yang baik adalah miring ke kanan karena dianggap oleh para dokter posisi ini tidak menekan aliran pada jantung anda.
Posisi tengkurap merupakan posisi yang paling buruk. Karena bisa menekan lengkungan tulang punggung yang menyebabkan otot tetap tegang selama tidur. Selain itu tengkurap bisa membuat wajah anda sembab dan mata merah karena dada dan jantung tertekan.
Sebaiknya hindari tidur yang menantang lampu karena akan membuat wajah mengerut saat anda tidur pulas. Jangan lupa tanggalkan perhiasan dan pakaian dalam saat tidur, agar darah bisa bersirkulasi baik dan membuat anda tidur semakin nyenyak.
Mengenal Cacar Air pada Anak
cacar air dapat menyerang anak-anak maupun dewasa. walaupun tidak berbahaya, cacar air bisa menjadi parah akibat infeksi bakteri
Tips:
1. jika terlihat bintik merah atau lepuhan yang mulai dari bagian tengah badan lalu menjalar ke samping badan, didahului oleh gejala lemas, demam, disertai nafsu makan menurun, dan ada kontak dengan penderita cacar air sekitar 1 minggu sebelumnya, pikirkan kemungkinan terkena cacar air.
2. tetap mandi seperti biasa dengan air yang bersih, karena kuman yang berada pada kulit akan dapat menginfeksi kulit yang sedang terkena cacar air. keringkan tubuh sesudah mandi, usahakan tidak menggosok terlalu keras.
3. untuk menghindari bekas luka yang sulit hilang, usahakan untuk menghindari pecahnya lenting cacar air
4. pastikan selalu hidup di lingkungan yang bersih, dengan pola hidup yang sehat dan pola makan gizi seimbang untuk mempercepat proses penyembuhan penyakit. konsumsi buah-buahan yang mengandung vitamin C, seperti jambu biji dan tomat sangat dianjurkan.
5. jangan lupa untuk memberikan vaksinasi anti cacar untuk anak, yang dapat dilakukan pada usia mulai satu tahun ke atas
karena cacar air pada umumnya ringan dan sembuh dengan sendirinya, penanganan cacar air terutama ditujukan untuk meringankan gejala. yang dapat dilakukan adalah istirahat secukupnya.
- minum paracetamol untuk menurunkan demam
- mandi dengan air suam-suam kuku dan taburkan bedak di seluruh badan untuk meringankan rasa gatal
- mandi setiap hari dan cuci pakaian samapai bersih
- gunakan sarung tangan untuk mencegah anak menggaruk ruam atau usahakan kuku tetap pendek dan tidak tajam
- makan makanan yang lembut dan menyejukkan jika ada ruam di dalam mulut
Sumber:Kartika Kencana
Tips:
1. jika terlihat bintik merah atau lepuhan yang mulai dari bagian tengah badan lalu menjalar ke samping badan, didahului oleh gejala lemas, demam, disertai nafsu makan menurun, dan ada kontak dengan penderita cacar air sekitar 1 minggu sebelumnya, pikirkan kemungkinan terkena cacar air.
2. tetap mandi seperti biasa dengan air yang bersih, karena kuman yang berada pada kulit akan dapat menginfeksi kulit yang sedang terkena cacar air. keringkan tubuh sesudah mandi, usahakan tidak menggosok terlalu keras.
3. untuk menghindari bekas luka yang sulit hilang, usahakan untuk menghindari pecahnya lenting cacar air
4. pastikan selalu hidup di lingkungan yang bersih, dengan pola hidup yang sehat dan pola makan gizi seimbang untuk mempercepat proses penyembuhan penyakit. konsumsi buah-buahan yang mengandung vitamin C, seperti jambu biji dan tomat sangat dianjurkan.
5. jangan lupa untuk memberikan vaksinasi anti cacar untuk anak, yang dapat dilakukan pada usia mulai satu tahun ke atas
karena cacar air pada umumnya ringan dan sembuh dengan sendirinya, penanganan cacar air terutama ditujukan untuk meringankan gejala. yang dapat dilakukan adalah istirahat secukupnya.
- minum paracetamol untuk menurunkan demam
- mandi dengan air suam-suam kuku dan taburkan bedak di seluruh badan untuk meringankan rasa gatal
- mandi setiap hari dan cuci pakaian samapai bersih
- gunakan sarung tangan untuk mencegah anak menggaruk ruam atau usahakan kuku tetap pendek dan tidak tajam
- makan makanan yang lembut dan menyejukkan jika ada ruam di dalam mulut
Sumber:Kartika Kencana
DEFISIENSI BESI
Pendahuluan
Defisiensi besi adalah kekurangan besi dalam tubuh karena kosongnya cadangan besi yang disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor. Beberapa faktor yang berperan diantaranya kehilangan besi sebagai akibat pendarahan, kurangnya asupan akibat taraf sosial ekonomi, kebutuhan yang meningkat seperti pada wanita hamil, serta gangguan penyerapan besi di dalam tubuh akibat kesalahan kombinasi jenis asupan.
Setiap hari tubuh membutuhkan 20-25 mg besi untuk eritropoesis dimana 95% besi berasal dari perputaran daur eritrosit dan katabolisme hemoglobin. Sehingga hanya sekitar 1 mg besi setiap hari (5% dari daur eritrosit) yang dibutuhkan dari luar tubuh baik yang berasal dari protein hewani (besi heme) ataupun dari tumbuh-tumbuhan (besi nonheme). Kebutuhan ini dapat berbeda karena faktor usia dan jenis kelamin.
Jika kebutuhan besi tiap harinya dipenuhi, maka besi sebagai mikronutrien dan trace element dalam tubuh dapat menjalankan fungsi untuk mensintesis hemoglobin, mioglobin, dan beberapa enzim seperti sitokrom di dalam tubuh manusia. Apabila kebutuhan besi dalam tubuh tidak tercukupi dan tidak segera diatasi, maka manifestasi klinis yang paling awal dan sering terjadi adalah Anemia Defisiensi Besi (ADB). Jenis anemia karena penyakit kronis ataupun Ressless Leg Syndrome (RLS) juga dilaporkan, namun patofisiologinya tidak diketahui dengan jelas
ADB paling sering terjadi di negara berkembang seperti Indonesia. Hal ini terkait dengan taraf ekonomi yang relative rendah, kurangnya asupan protein hewani, dan investasi parasit pada daerah endemik. Prevalensi ADB pada laki-laki 16-50%, 25-84% pada wanita tak hamil, 46-92% pada wanita hamil yang relatif rendah pada trimester I dan kemudian meningkat pada trimester II. Sekitar 50% ADB pada wanita hamil terjadi setelah kehamilan 25 minggu. Terdapat penelitian yang melaporkan sejumlah 24% dari penderita ADB menunjukkan gejala RLS.
Oleh karena tingginya insiden defisiensi besi di Indonesia, di bab selanjutnya akan dibahas mengenai patofisiologi, gambaran klinis, penilaian secara nutrisional, cara mendiagnosis serta manajemen untuk mengurangi angka insiden serta menurunkan mortalitas dan morbiditas akibat defisiensi besi.
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1. Earley CJ.Restless Legs Syndrome. N Engl J Med 2003;348:2103-9.
Defisiensi besi adalah kekurangan besi dalam tubuh karena kosongnya cadangan besi yang disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor. Beberapa faktor yang berperan diantaranya kehilangan besi sebagai akibat pendarahan, kurangnya asupan akibat taraf sosial ekonomi, kebutuhan yang meningkat seperti pada wanita hamil, serta gangguan penyerapan besi di dalam tubuh akibat kesalahan kombinasi jenis asupan.
Setiap hari tubuh membutuhkan 20-25 mg besi untuk eritropoesis dimana 95% besi berasal dari perputaran daur eritrosit dan katabolisme hemoglobin. Sehingga hanya sekitar 1 mg besi setiap hari (5% dari daur eritrosit) yang dibutuhkan dari luar tubuh baik yang berasal dari protein hewani (besi heme) ataupun dari tumbuh-tumbuhan (besi nonheme). Kebutuhan ini dapat berbeda karena faktor usia dan jenis kelamin.
Jika kebutuhan besi tiap harinya dipenuhi, maka besi sebagai mikronutrien dan trace element dalam tubuh dapat menjalankan fungsi untuk mensintesis hemoglobin, mioglobin, dan beberapa enzim seperti sitokrom di dalam tubuh manusia. Apabila kebutuhan besi dalam tubuh tidak tercukupi dan tidak segera diatasi, maka manifestasi klinis yang paling awal dan sering terjadi adalah Anemia Defisiensi Besi (ADB). Jenis anemia karena penyakit kronis ataupun Ressless Leg Syndrome (RLS) juga dilaporkan, namun patofisiologinya tidak diketahui dengan jelas
ADB paling sering terjadi di negara berkembang seperti Indonesia. Hal ini terkait dengan taraf ekonomi yang relative rendah, kurangnya asupan protein hewani, dan investasi parasit pada daerah endemik. Prevalensi ADB pada laki-laki 16-50%, 25-84% pada wanita tak hamil, 46-92% pada wanita hamil yang relatif rendah pada trimester I dan kemudian meningkat pada trimester II. Sekitar 50% ADB pada wanita hamil terjadi setelah kehamilan 25 minggu. Terdapat penelitian yang melaporkan sejumlah 24% dari penderita ADB menunjukkan gejala RLS.
Oleh karena tingginya insiden defisiensi besi di Indonesia, di bab selanjutnya akan dibahas mengenai patofisiologi, gambaran klinis, penilaian secara nutrisional, cara mendiagnosis serta manajemen untuk mengurangi angka insiden serta menurunkan mortalitas dan morbiditas akibat defisiensi besi.
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1. Earley CJ.Restless Legs Syndrome. N Engl J Med 2003;348:2103-9.
The Problem of Underweight
Definition
Extremes in underweigth, just as in overweigth, bring or accompany serious health problems. It is estimated that somewhat less than 10% of persons have trouble graining and maintaining weight. Some seem to lack control over how much they eat at a meal and reach a full feeling with less food than do persons of normal weight. Underweight may be assosiated with poverty, poor living, conditions, or long-term disease. Elderly persons experiencing changes in appetite are at risk of underweight.
A normal, healthy Body Mass Index ranges from 18.5 to 22.9. Anything lower than 18.5 is underweight.
Causes
In general, underweight is assosiated with conditions that cause basic malnutrition, such as:
* wasting disease
* poor food intake
* malabsorption
* hormonal imbalance
* energy imbalance
* poor living situation
Nutritional Care
the dietary goal, according to each person's tolerance, is to increase energy and nutrient intake in a diet that is :
* high in kcalories, at least 50% above standard needs
* high in protein, to rebuild tissue
* high in carbohidrate, to provide a primary energy source in easily digested form
* moderate in fat, to add kcalories but not exceed toleration limits
* optimum in vitamins and minerals
Good food of wide variety, well prepared and seasoned, and attractively presented helps revive lagging appetites and increases the desire to eat. Frequent, small nourishing meals and snacks spread through the day, including favorite foods, stimulate interest in eating and increase the optimal use of foods and their nutrients. To achieve the desired increase in kcalories, use food seasoning (such as margarine or butter, sauces, and dressings) and liquid nutritional supplements to add kcalories and key nutrients. In some extreme cases, tube feeding or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) may be necessary.
Extremes in underweigth, just as in overweigth, bring or accompany serious health problems. It is estimated that somewhat less than 10% of persons have trouble graining and maintaining weight. Some seem to lack control over how much they eat at a meal and reach a full feeling with less food than do persons of normal weight. Underweight may be assosiated with poverty, poor living, conditions, or long-term disease. Elderly persons experiencing changes in appetite are at risk of underweight.
A normal, healthy Body Mass Index ranges from 18.5 to 22.9. Anything lower than 18.5 is underweight.
Causes
In general, underweight is assosiated with conditions that cause basic malnutrition, such as:
* wasting disease
* poor food intake
* malabsorption
* hormonal imbalance
* energy imbalance
* poor living situation
Nutritional Care
the dietary goal, according to each person's tolerance, is to increase energy and nutrient intake in a diet that is :
* high in kcalories, at least 50% above standard needs
* high in protein, to rebuild tissue
* high in carbohidrate, to provide a primary energy source in easily digested form
* moderate in fat, to add kcalories but not exceed toleration limits
* optimum in vitamins and minerals
Good food of wide variety, well prepared and seasoned, and attractively presented helps revive lagging appetites and increases the desire to eat. Frequent, small nourishing meals and snacks spread through the day, including favorite foods, stimulate interest in eating and increase the optimal use of foods and their nutrients. To achieve the desired increase in kcalories, use food seasoning (such as margarine or butter, sauces, and dressings) and liquid nutritional supplements to add kcalories and key nutrients. In some extreme cases, tube feeding or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) may be necessary.
Know more about Green tea
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Green tea is originated from China and now prevalent in many cultures like Asia, Japan and Middle East. Recently, it has shown widespread in the West world where people consuming black tea mostly . Now many varieties of green tea's production is happening in such countries basically where it is grown. But these varieties changes in taste because of variability in growing conditions, processing and harvesting periods.
Consumers should know that green tea is a such kind of tea prepared from the leaves of Camellia sinensis undergoing minimal oxidation during processing.
Green tea is originated from China and now prevalent in many cultures like Asia, Japan and Middle East. Recently, it has shown widespread in the West world where people consuming black tea mostly . Now many varieties of green tea's production is happening in such countries basically where it is grown. But these varieties changes in taste because of variability in growing conditions, processing and harvesting periods.Over the last few decades green tea has been tested both on scientific and medical studies to know whether providing longer period health benefits or not. Some evidence indicating that continous green tea drinkers have low chances of heart disease and developing any type of cancer. Green tea is also been known as useful for "weight loss management" in regular life . Junshan Yinzhen is also famous as one of the ten most famous Chinese Teas , known as the variety of White Tea across the globe.
Green tea in Japan is commonly called as "tea" in these coutries. Mostly people there called as "Japanese tea" . Conusmers shuold know that green tea do has caffeine in them . Normally green tea contains more caffeine than coffee. Especially the way it is processed and also leaves getting reused avoiding the caffeine intake. The more these green tea leaves keep brewing the low amount of caffeine consumer will find while consuming them. But if the green tea is brewed only once then the caffeine amount will be nearly 32mg. So consumers can read more about green tea in order to have benefits especially related to health issues in the public
Top 10 Tips on Stopping Smoking
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1. Start with some pre-preparation by ensuring that you really do want to quit smoking cigarettes and understanding why you smoke.Write down your reasons for quitting. You may want to take a look at some of the benefits of quitting.2. Set yourself a date for quitting. Try and choose a date that will be stress free but when you can find plenty to do to keep yourself busy. Try and set a date within about two weeks of reading this.
3. Ask your doctor for advice. This is especially important if you have health problems or are concerned about issues such as weight gain.
4. Consider finding yourself a quitting partner relatives, work colleagues and friends are a good place to start. Set a date to quit together and you will be able to give each other support.
5. Tell your family and friends about your intentions. Ask them for their support before you quit and explain that you may not be yourself while experiencing withdrawal. When you reach your quitting date rely on those that have been most encouraging for support.
6. Think about starting an exercise program and a sensible eating plan. Again speak to your doctor or dietician. Exercise will give you more energy and help you to relax and relieve stress.
7. You should know what triggers your desire for a cigarette, such as stress, the end of a meal, drinking in a bar, etc. Avoid these triggers while you are trying to quit or if that's not possible, decide how you will deal with the triggers.
8. Decide what you will do when you experience cravings. As we've discussed deep breathing, a short walk and keeping you self busy will help to take your mind off the cravings. Perhaps you can think of other ways. Write them down. Remember these cravings will only last for 3-5 minutes at a time.
9. If you have tried quitting before maybe you came across a stumbling block which we have discussed such as finding something to do with your hands. If so, you need to arm yourself with a solution to these foreseeable problems. Get yourself a pen, or stress relief aid to fiddle with, if occupying your hands is a problem.
10. Be positive and confident you can quit. You have spent time and energy planning how you will deal with the task ahead by following our tips for giving up smoking. Believe you can and you will do it if you persevere.
Ten of thousands of people are quitting every day around the world. You can be one of them.
Tips for Weight Loss Success
by dr. Jason Davidson
10 minutes of exercise a day
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This is not asking a lot. It is only 10 minutes! The reason I say this is because below you will see that I say you need to eat plenty of fiber. This is so you have a bowel movement more often and get rid of that other yucky fecal matter that is left in your body. But to do that you need to get your insides moving around. So either walk for 10 minutes, you some crunches for 10 minutes, or any other sort of exercise. This will also burn off some of those extra calories that you may be eating. If you want to lose fat in a week, then burn those fat cells that are ready to leave your body.
Don't eat as much
I am not saying starve yourself. Instead of eating a full plate of food, eat half a plate. Make sure you get three of these small meals a day. Since you want to lose weight in a week, this should help you burn fat quicker. This will keep her metabolism going and burn off the calories. It only slows your metabolism down if you eat one meal a day.
Eat fiber
Whether you eat more fiber or take a fiber supplement, this will make you get rid of all that extra fecal matter that's inside your body. It is said that your body can hold over 10 the 20 pounds of fecal matter. Get rid of it by eating more fiber. Getting rid of the extra fecal matter will allow you to lose weight in a week.
Drink plenty of water
Drink plenty of water. Most people do not even get six glasses a day. Your body holds an extra 5 pounds of water if it realizes that you are not drinking enough. This is because it uses this in emergency situations. Just try not to over drink either. Water will also get you to have more bowel movements just like eating fiber. This should definitely get you to lose some weight in a week.
Get a Good Study Guide
Losing weight is more than just taking a walk or eating a little less. There is a lot of information that you will absolutely need to know if you are going to succeed in losing weight. The best thing to do is to learn it from someone who's been there.
Remember, weight loss is not easy. So why go into losing weight unprepared? Not being prepared could waste you months of never losing any weight. So get prepared. Make sure to do your research and get started, and you'll have no problem getting rid of your extra weight.
10 minutes of exercise a day
This is not asking a lot. It is only 10 minutes! The reason I say this is because below you will see that I say you need to eat plenty of fiber. This is so you have a bowel movement more often and get rid of that other yucky fecal matter that is left in your body. But to do that you need to get your insides moving around. So either walk for 10 minutes, you some crunches for 10 minutes, or any other sort of exercise. This will also burn off some of those extra calories that you may be eating. If you want to lose fat in a week, then burn those fat cells that are ready to leave your body.Don't eat as much
I am not saying starve yourself. Instead of eating a full plate of food, eat half a plate. Make sure you get three of these small meals a day. Since you want to lose weight in a week, this should help you burn fat quicker. This will keep her metabolism going and burn off the calories. It only slows your metabolism down if you eat one meal a day.
Eat fiber
Whether you eat more fiber or take a fiber supplement, this will make you get rid of all that extra fecal matter that's inside your body. It is said that your body can hold over 10 the 20 pounds of fecal matter. Get rid of it by eating more fiber. Getting rid of the extra fecal matter will allow you to lose weight in a week.
Drink plenty of water
Drink plenty of water. Most people do not even get six glasses a day. Your body holds an extra 5 pounds of water if it realizes that you are not drinking enough. This is because it uses this in emergency situations. Just try not to over drink either. Water will also get you to have more bowel movements just like eating fiber. This should definitely get you to lose some weight in a week.
Get a Good Study Guide
Losing weight is more than just taking a walk or eating a little less. There is a lot of information that you will absolutely need to know if you are going to succeed in losing weight. The best thing to do is to learn it from someone who's been there.
Remember, weight loss is not easy. So why go into losing weight unprepared? Not being prepared could waste you months of never losing any weight. So get prepared. Make sure to do your research and get started, and you'll have no problem getting rid of your extra weight.
How To Understand Alzheimers Better
by Kenneth Shannon
To understand Alzheimers more, we need to look at and understand dementia. Dementia is a mental disorder characterized by the loss of cognitive abilities. It is an extremely debilitating disease that afflicts some individuals in their old age. Alzheimers information shows that Alzheimers disease is the most common form of this disorder that greatly impairs normal mental operations. There is no certain prevention or cure for Alzheimers disease right now but continuous studies and tests are being made toward this endeavor because according to Alzheimers information, this disease is irreversible. The disease also continues to progress into different stages and symptoms of this worsen over time.
One of the earliest symptoms of Alzheimers is short term memory loss. It then progresses into a gradual decline of other cognitive abilities. After the disease has progressed further, one may notice a marked change in the sufferer's behavior and at the very last stages of the disease, the individual with Alzheimers will have to depend on others for simple activities such as eating and mobility.Alzheimers information tells us that the course of the disease varies from person to person with a range of five to twenty years. Alzheimers eventually ends in death due to complications and infections.
Although more and more Alzheimers information has been collated and researched throughout the years, the progress has been steady but slow. For instance, the Alzheimers information on what causes the disease is still uncertain. There are some major hypotheses that seem to revolve around two factors: genetic or hereditary and a complex environmental interaction.
Alzheimers information shows us that it is primarily a disease that affects the brain. It is in the abnormalities in the brain that result in massive atrophy of the brain's neurotransmitters, nerves and neurons. From these stem the malfunctions that begin with short term memory loss to sever impairment to memory and the loss of motor skills and other normal bodily functions.
An abnormally large deposit of protein in the brain causes the massive atrophy. The absolute detection of Alzheimers can only really be done post mortem through an autopsy where the brain is examined and it shows a significant amount of shrinkage and a smoothening of the usual brain wrinkles.
However, one need not wait for an autopsy to find out whether one is suffering from Alzheimers disease or not. With modern Alzheimers information, one can have an 85 % to 90% accuracy in the diagnosis of the disease. No laboratory tests are done. Instead, there will be some cognitive tests and with a series of exercises and questions that are crossed checked against other possible sources of dementia. These mental tests done to be able to diagnose Alzheimers help also by letting the physician know at which stage of progression the sufferer may be at.
Individuals with the age of 65 and above are most likely to be at risk of Alzheimers
Thyroid Dysfunction, its Symptoms & Treatment
by: Balaji
Hipotyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland situated under the pituitary gland does not produce the required amount of thyroid hormone. This hormone is necessary for proper functioning of the cells of our body and assist in metabolism. Any deficiency in this hormone would result in a host of problems in the human body.
There many people around the world with some form of hypothyroidism or thyroid dysfunction without even knowing that they have that disorder.Surgery, medications, iodine deficiency, dysfunction of the pituitary gland, and thyroid gland inflammation are some of the causes of hypothyroidism. The other causes of hypothyroidism could be chronic fatigue and weakness, weight gain or difficulty in losing weight, dry and rough skin, and abnormal menstrual cycles.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism is often associated with the symptoms of candida over growth and other fungal diseases. Diagnoses are the important one in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Diagnoses are always related with the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Some time symptoms of hypothyroidism are interrupted differently by the patient and by the physician. The other symptoms of hypothyroidism are mild swelling of the feet and legs, heavy lower eyelids, pain in the wrist due to compression of nerves.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism can be the list given above and also decreased sex drive, memory loss, depression and irritability, constipation, muscle cramps, hair loss or dry hair, and intolerance to cold. The TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland) level and T4 levels in the blood are tested.
The T4 level is the main thyroid hormone. The doctor who is checking these levels should be well aware to compare the TSH and T4 levels with the symptoms to identify whether the person is suffering from hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is the over production of the thyroid hormone.
Natural remedies for hypothyroidism are effective method. The herbs used in the natural remedies for hypothyroidism help to maintain healthy thyroid functioning. The herbs used in the natural treatment for hypothyroidism are fucus vesiculosis, it is a sea vegetable it contain iodine. Avena sativa is used for nerve disorder it is known as nerve tonic.
For more information related to various natural treatments available for Thyroid, pls visit Natural Remedies for Hypothyroidismwebpage for more details. Online version of the above article is located at http://www.natural-treatment-guide.com/thyroid/thyroid-intro.html
Kulit Baru untuk Penderita Luka Bakar
KOMPAS.com - Dalam prosedur penanganan pasien luka bakar, kulit mati akibat luka bakar harus dibuang agar tidak menjadi sarang kuman karena infeksinya bisa menyebar ke darah dan menyebabkan kematian. Prosedur pembuangan kulit mati (eksisi tangensial) ini dilakukan di kamar operasi.
Di luar negeri, setelah kulit mati dibuang langsung ditanam kulit sementara berupa kulit cadaver (mayat) atau kulit babi. Sementara itu, kulit penderita diambil sedikit untuk dibiakkan lewat teknik kultur jaringan (tissue culture).
Namun selain mahal, penanaman kulit sementara itu seringkali mendapat reaksi penolakan dari sistem imun tubuh. Efek samping lainnya adalah risiko infeksi karena kulit yang diambil mungkin mengandung penyakit.
Karena mahalnya biaya pembiakan kulit tersebut, di Indonesia, setelah kulit mati dibuang, luka ditutup dengan balutan konvensional, misalnya kasa. Balutan diganti setiap dua hari sampai tumbuh jaringan granulasi yang siap untuk ditanami kulit. Penambalan dilakukan dengan mengambil kulit dari bagian tubuh lain, biasanya dari paha atau punggung.
Perkembangan dalam teknologi sel punca (stem cells) ikut membawa harapan baru bagi pasien luka bakar. Memakai sifat sel punca sebagai pembentuk jaringan baru, para ilmuwan dari Perancis mengklaim telah menemukan cara untuk menciptakan kulit baru dengan menggunakan sel punca embrio manusia.
Dalam laporannya yang dimuat dalam jurnal Lancet, para ilmuwan itu mengatakan sel punca mampu menumbuhkan kulit baru dengan struktur yang lengkap dalam tempo 12 minggu. Percobaan yang dilakukan terhadap mencit membuktikan klaim tersebut.
Dr Christine Baldeschi dari Institute for Stem Cell Therapy and Exploration of Monogenic Disease, Perancis, yang memimpin riset ini mengatakan hasil penelitian ini sangat menjanjikan. "Penggunaan kulit yang berasal dari sel punca embrionik bisa dicangkokkan pada pasien luka bakar dengan tingkat penolakan yang kecil," katanya.
Selain proses penyembuhannya lebih cepat, sel punca juga terbukti mengurangi nyeri dengan cepat. Para peneliti kini tengah bersiap melakukan ujicoba pada manusia. Bila berhasil, terapi ini akan menolong banyak korban luka bakar dari risiko infeksi dan kematian.
Ditemukan, Viagra buat Wanita!
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — Ada kabar baik bagi para wanita yang mengalami problem seksual. Para ahli di AS mengklaim telah menemukan sejenis obat yang berkhasiat sebagai "viagra" bagi kaum hawa.
Dalam serangkaian uji klinis, obat ini secara tidak sengaja menunjukkan efek luar biasa dalam membangkitkan gariah seksual wanita. Padahal, awalnya obat ini diuji sebagai antidepresan.
Seperti dilansir AP, Rabu (18/11), obat bernama flibanserin ini diklaim dapat memberikan gairah dan kepuasan yang lebih bagi para wanita, selain juga mengurangi stres saat berhubungan seksual.
Profesor John Thorp dari University of North Carolina, yang memaparkan studinya dalam Kongres Pengobatan Seksual Eropa di Lyon, Perancis, menyatakan, wanita yang meminum 100 miligram flibanserin setiap hari dilaporkan mengalami kepuasan seksual yang lebih.
"Flibanserin adalah antidepresan yang buruk. Namun, dapat meningkatkan libido," ujar Profesor Thorp yang menyatakan bahwa rendahnya gairah seks dialami oleh 9 hingga 26 persen wanita di dunia.
Viagra yang kini sudah dikenal luas manfaatnya bagi pria, pada awalnya juga didesain untuk mengatasi gangguan jantung. Namun, dalam uji klinis ternyata obat ini mampu mengatasi impotensi pada kaum pria.
Dalam serangkaian uji klinis, obat ini secara tidak sengaja menunjukkan efek luar biasa dalam membangkitkan gariah seksual wanita. Padahal, awalnya obat ini diuji sebagai antidepresan.
Seperti dilansir AP, Rabu (18/11), obat bernama flibanserin ini diklaim dapat memberikan gairah dan kepuasan yang lebih bagi para wanita, selain juga mengurangi stres saat berhubungan seksual.
Profesor John Thorp dari University of North Carolina, yang memaparkan studinya dalam Kongres Pengobatan Seksual Eropa di Lyon, Perancis, menyatakan, wanita yang meminum 100 miligram flibanserin setiap hari dilaporkan mengalami kepuasan seksual yang lebih.
"Flibanserin adalah antidepresan yang buruk. Namun, dapat meningkatkan libido," ujar Profesor Thorp yang menyatakan bahwa rendahnya gairah seks dialami oleh 9 hingga 26 persen wanita di dunia.
Viagra yang kini sudah dikenal luas manfaatnya bagi pria, pada awalnya juga didesain untuk mengatasi gangguan jantung. Namun, dalam uji klinis ternyata obat ini mampu mengatasi impotensi pada kaum pria.
Morfin Percepat Penyebaran Sel Tumor
KOMPAS.com - Hasil dua buah studi terbaru menambah bukti yang menyebutkan morfin dan madat yang berbasis penghilang rasa sakit (painkiller) yang biasa dipakai sebagai anastesi, mempercepat pertumbuhan dan penyebaran sel kanker, terutama pada pasien kanker.
Menurut Patrick A.Singleton, asisten profesor pengobatan dari Universitas Chicago, morfin bisa meningkatkan proliferasi (perkembangbiakan) sel tumor, menghambat sistem imun, serta memicu pertumbuhan pembuluh darah baru (angiogenesis) yang memberi makan tumor dan menekan fungsi pertahanan tubuh.
"Bila hasil klinik ini terbukti, mungkin akan ada perubahan besar dalam penggunaan anastesi untuk prosedur operasi pada pasien kanker. Mungkin juga perlu dicari obat-obatan baru," kata Singleton.
Pada pasien kanker yang menjalan operasi diketahui terjadi penurunan fungsi sistem pertahanan tubuh sehingga sel tumor makin mudah menginvasi jaringan dan menyebar ke bagian tubuh lain.
Untuk mencegah hal tersebut para peneliti melakukan jicoba terhadap mencit diketahui mencit yang tidak diberi reseptor morfin. Ternyata mencit itu tidak mengalami pertumbuhan tumor saat disuntik dengan sel kanker paru. Para peneliti juga menemukan bahwa methylnaltrexone bisa mengurangi profilerasi kanker sel hingga 90 persen.
Menurut Patrick A.Singleton, asisten profesor pengobatan dari Universitas Chicago, morfin bisa meningkatkan proliferasi (perkembangbiakan) sel tumor, menghambat sistem imun, serta memicu pertumbuhan pembuluh darah baru (angiogenesis) yang memberi makan tumor dan menekan fungsi pertahanan tubuh.
"Bila hasil klinik ini terbukti, mungkin akan ada perubahan besar dalam penggunaan anastesi untuk prosedur operasi pada pasien kanker. Mungkin juga perlu dicari obat-obatan baru," kata Singleton.
Pada pasien kanker yang menjalan operasi diketahui terjadi penurunan fungsi sistem pertahanan tubuh sehingga sel tumor makin mudah menginvasi jaringan dan menyebar ke bagian tubuh lain.
Untuk mencegah hal tersebut para peneliti melakukan jicoba terhadap mencit diketahui mencit yang tidak diberi reseptor morfin. Ternyata mencit itu tidak mengalami pertumbuhan tumor saat disuntik dengan sel kanker paru. Para peneliti juga menemukan bahwa methylnaltrexone bisa mengurangi profilerasi kanker sel hingga 90 persen.
Texting a Pain in the Neck, Study Suggests
By Andrea Thompson
Texting long messages can be a pain in the neck — literally.
The repetitive action of working your fingers across the number pad of your cell phone can cause some of the same chronic pain problems previously confined to those who'd spent a lifetime typing, a new study suggests.
The possible connection is particularly worrying given how much teens and young adults — and increasingly those in professional settings — are texting nowadays, said Judith Gold of Temple University in Philadelphia, who carried out one of the first studies on the potential connection.
Text messaging is a fairly new technology, Gold says, so this is a new area of research for those who study ergonomics. But the links between carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and tendonitis for office workers and others who spend much of their day typing are firmly established, and "given the similarities in body position, findings from research on overuse injuries from computers could be applicable" to texting, Gold said.
"The way the body is positioned for texting – stationary shoulders and back with rapidly moving fingers – is similar to the position for typing on a computer," Gold explained.
Previous research has found pain in the elbow associated with too much thumb texting. Doctors' case reports have also referenced individual instances of "texting tendonitis" and "Blackberry thumb," Gold said.
To look for a broader link between texting and chronic pain, Gold and her colleagues sent a questionnaire to 138 college students asking them to report the number of text messages they sent per day (in four categories: 0, 1-10, 11-20, 21+ messages) and to point out any discomfort they felt on a body map.
The research showed an association between number of text messages sent per day and shoulder discomfort. The effect seemed to be particularly pronounced in males, though Gold says she doesn't know why that would be.
"What we've seen so far is very similar to what we see with office workers who've spent most of their time at a computer," Gold said.
However, Gold's study did not control for the amount of time the people surveyed also spent typing on computers, which could be affecting the results. Gold says that more research needs to be done to control for computer use and confirm the texting-pain connection.
Texting long messages can be a pain in the neck — literally.
The repetitive action of working your fingers across the number pad of your cell phone can cause some of the same chronic pain problems previously confined to those who'd spent a lifetime typing, a new study suggests.
The possible connection is particularly worrying given how much teens and young adults — and increasingly those in professional settings — are texting nowadays, said Judith Gold of Temple University in Philadelphia, who carried out one of the first studies on the potential connection.
Text messaging is a fairly new technology, Gold says, so this is a new area of research for those who study ergonomics. But the links between carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and tendonitis for office workers and others who spend much of their day typing are firmly established, and "given the similarities in body position, findings from research on overuse injuries from computers could be applicable" to texting, Gold said.
"The way the body is positioned for texting – stationary shoulders and back with rapidly moving fingers – is similar to the position for typing on a computer," Gold explained.
Previous research has found pain in the elbow associated with too much thumb texting. Doctors' case reports have also referenced individual instances of "texting tendonitis" and "Blackberry thumb," Gold said.
To look for a broader link between texting and chronic pain, Gold and her colleagues sent a questionnaire to 138 college students asking them to report the number of text messages they sent per day (in four categories: 0, 1-10, 11-20, 21+ messages) and to point out any discomfort they felt on a body map.
The research showed an association between number of text messages sent per day and shoulder discomfort. The effect seemed to be particularly pronounced in males, though Gold says she doesn't know why that would be.
"What we've seen so far is very similar to what we see with office workers who've spent most of their time at a computer," Gold said.
However, Gold's study did not control for the amount of time the people surveyed also spent typing on computers, which could be affecting the results. Gold says that more research needs to be done to control for computer use and confirm the texting-pain connection.
Natural Prevention & Treatment For The Flu
by: Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP
Flu can affect 10 to 30 percent of the U.S. population each winter. The flu virus can linger in the air for as long as three hours. In close quarters, conditions are ripe for the spread of the virus. That explains why the highest incidence of the flu is in 5- to 18-year-olds, who spend much of their time in school, in close contact with their classmates. The most serious complications occur in older adults, however, especially those in managed care. Do not give aspirin or other "salicylates" to children or teenagers with symptoms of a cold or flu. Don't bother taking antibiotics to treat your flu or cold; antibiotics do not kill viruses, and they should be used only for bacterial infections. Antibiotic overuse has become a very serious problem, leading to a resistance in disease-causing bacteria that may render antibiotics ineffective for some conditions.
Flu can affect 10 to 30 percent of the U.S. population each winter. The flu virus can linger in the air for as long as three hours. In close quarters, conditions are ripe for the spread of the virus. That explains why the highest incidence of the flu is in 5- to 18-year-olds, who spend much of their time in school, in close contact with their classmates. The most serious complications occur in older adults, however, especially those in managed care. Do not give aspirin or other "salicylates" to children or teenagers with symptoms of a cold or flu. Don't bother taking antibiotics to treat your flu or cold; antibiotics do not kill viruses, and they should be used only for bacterial infections. Antibiotic overuse has become a very serious problem, leading to a resistance in disease-causing bacteria that may render antibiotics ineffective for some conditions.
According to a National Survey
OTC cough and cold medication sales totaled 3.2 billion dollars in 1995,
That's no surprise, considering Americans endure about 1 billion colds each year.
The "experts" are using fear and vaccine shortage to motivate people to get a flu shot, but this is yet another healthcare illusion. Let's be clear, flu can definitely be a killer disease and is not something that should be easily dismissed. But, remember that flu shots don't prevent illness--never have, never will. The flu vaccine can actually weaken the immune system and make you more predisposed to the illness. And the side effects of FluMist, cough, runny nose/nasal congestion, irritability, headaches, chills, muscle aches and fever, sound just like the symptoms of the flu. If you decide to get the nasal flu vaccine, you will get not only a live flu virus in each dose but also table sugar and MSG, which are fraught with their own problems. If you take the shot you may get mercury as an added bonus.
Building A Healthy Immune System: Your #1 Offense
- Detoxify your digestive tract and liver/gallbladder now. Disease often begins in the digestive tract and the liver is the main filter of the body. When either or both of these are sluggish then your body can be ripe for illness. This will prepare your body to readily be able to absorb, utilize and transport the good food and supplements that you will be using. It is good to do this once a month for 3 months then 2x’s yearly. I would also recommend a parasite cleanse especially if you consume a lot of non-organic meat.
- Eliminate all sugar. One teaspoon of sugar can bring the immune system down for up to 6 hours. Natural, healthy substitutes for sugar are stevia, agave nectar and Xylitol. It is best for you to satisfy your taste buds with fresh, organic fruits. Be sure to eat the whole fruit as juicing your fruit will cause your insulin levels to spike. If you crave chocolate chances are you may have a magnesium deficiency.
- Change your diet. Your immune system will flourish on a diet of organic fruits and vegetables. Two raw salads (use dark green leafy lettuce) a day eaten with lunch and dinner will help to provide you body with much-needed vitamins and nutrients. Incorporate soups and stews into your diet. If you eat meat make sure that it is organic and free-range. Fish should be cold-water and eaten no more than twice a week. Farmed raised fish are not healthy because most of the feed corn derived and therefore you will not get the benefits of the beneficial fatty acids such as DHA and EPA. They also may be exposed to high levels of pesticides. Consider taking Chlorella to remove any mercury. If you are pregnant it is advised that you not eat fish. Cook with organic, unrefined coconut oil (try to consume 2-3 tablespoons daily) and for salads use organic, unrefined, cold-pressed olive oil. Eliminate pre-packaged foods and those foods that are canned or bagged. Purchase organic, free-range eggs and organic butter. Substitute pasteurized/homogenized milk with almond milk. You can also bake/cook with almond milk.
- Eat a clove of garlic every day. Garlic acts in the body as a natural antibiotic. You must smash the clove in order to realize the immune enhancing properties.
- Drink half your body weight in pure, filtered water every day. Our body is mostly water. We must put back what we eliminate through breathing, sweating and urination. Water helps the kidneys to continually flush toxins from the body. Make sure that you are drinking pure, filtered water. I recommend distilled with organic apple cider vinegar added to replace the minerals lost through distillation.
- Exercise every single day. Exercise not only helps with blood circulation and to keep unwanted pounds away but also can help with depression. Exercise helps to move the lymph system, which will in-turn move toxins from the body. Walking outdoors in the sun will help your body with Vitamin D production. For those who don’t experience a lot of sunshine it is recommended that you supplement with Vitamin D under the care of a health professional. An article published by the International Journal of Sports Medicine illustrates the effect exercise can have on infections. In this study, only 45 minutes of brisk walking per day was shown to lower the incidence of upper respiratory symptoms, cut the duration of illness in half and increase natural killer-cell activity in people prone to upper respiratory tract infections.
- Adequate Sleep. Almost 80% of the population is sleep deprived. Sleep is necessary for our body to repair and heal. The body does the most healing between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. There is no such thing as catching-up on sleep as once it is lost—it cannot be regained through marathon sleeping on the weekends. Getting adequate rest allows the immune system to repair and be in top condition.
- Take a good organic multi-vitamin/mineral formula, Vitamin C and a Probiotic. Unfortunately eating organically doesn’t always protect us in a perfect manner. Depleted soil conditions has definitely affected the nutrients contained in our vegetables and fruits. I have found one that I consider the “Cadillac” when it comes to providing the body with everything it needs to continue in health. It is a wise choice to consume 2-3 grams of Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate) daily in divided doses. A good probiotic will help to keep good bacteria in the digestive tract.
- Wash your hands frequently. Wash your hands in the mornings, after every meal, after all outings, after shaking hands with people, after each trip to the bathroom and before bed. Teach your children to do the same. Do not use antibacterial soaps. The antibacterial compounds found in most of these soaps sold in the United States are likely contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Use a good all-natural soap from the health food store. Wash with warm water and use a nailbrush along the nail line and in-between fingers. Keep fresh, clean towels available to dry hands. Make sure that you keep your hands away from your eyes and mouth. When away from home, keep a mixture of lemon essential oil, lavender essential oil and distilled water (40 drops lemon essential oil and 30 drops lavender essential oil to 4 ounces of distilled water) in a dark-colored, glass, fine-mist spray bottle. Spray on hands immediately after trips to grocery stores, doctor, etc. or any time you are shaking people’s hands. At home, wipe all doorknobs frequently with this mixture. Keep a bottle at home, in the car and at work. We have these available at Oasis Advanced Wellness in a 2- ounce bottle for $9.95. Make sure that you keep your computer keys and mouse clean at all times. Also keep your phone’s (cell and landline) receivers clean.
- Deal with stress. Repeated stress is one of the main causes of a suppressed immune system. Learn to manage your stress with exercise, meditation, deep breathing, walks in nature, good music, Yoga, Pilates and removing yourself from negative situations. Refuse to allow anyone or any situation to make you stressful. There are natural supplements that you can incorporate to help with stress such as B-Complex, Lithium Orotate or SamE.
In Case Of Flu—Items To Have On Hand—Your #1 Defense
- Hydrogen Peroxide. In 1928 Richard Simmons, M.D. hypothesized that colds and flu virus enter through the ear canal. The medical community dismissed his findings. According to Dr. Simmons, contrary to what you may think or have been taught about how you catch the flu or the cold there is only one way that you can catch the two, and that's via the ear canal not through the eyes or nose or mouth as most have believed. We have found good results in curing the flu & cold within 12 to 14 hours when administering a few drops of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) into each infected ear, (sometimes only one ear is infected) The H2O2 starts working within 2 to 3 minutes in killing the flu or cold; there will be some bubbling and in some cases mild stinging occurs. Wait until the bubbling & stinging subside (usually 5 to 10 min) then drain onto tissue and repeat other ear. A bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide in 3% solution is available at any drug store for a couple of dollars. Although this method is perfectly safe for infant/children to use, the loud bubbling and stinging frightens them, they'll need someone they trust to put the hp in their ears. (Don’t get h2o2 in the eyes- if you do, flush with water)
- Colloidal Silver. Colloidal Silver is anti-bacterial and anti-viral and has been used for hundreds of years for it’s antibiotic affect on the body. Most brands are very expensive and are golden in color. This indicates that there are additives in the product. Silver is the whitest of metals and the solution should be clear to a tiny bit white in color. More PPM does not necessarily make a good colloidal silver. In fact the lower the PPM the better able for it to penetrate the cell wall. While some will say that silver has no benefit, this is not what we have found at our house. Call your healthcare professional for therapeutic dosages.
- Oregano Oil. Oregano Oil can be as an effective pain reliever as morphine. For sinus congestion or stuffiness place 1 drop of oregano oil in 1 ounce of warm water. (more is not better) Make sure that the oil is dispersed. Place 1-2 drops of the mixture in each nostril and sniff. The mixture will burn for about 30 seconds. This will help to break up sinus congestion. Do this 3-4 times daily and before bed. To take orally drop 3-5 drops in a veggie cap and take with food three times daily. Oregano Oil is also anti-bacterial and anti-viral.
- Vitamin C. Capsules and powder are best. Take up to bowel tolerance. Taking the recommended dosage on the bottle will not be enough—for preventative purposes, double or triple it. If sick, divide the dosage and take some every hour---up to 6 grams daily. According to Linus Pauling, “adults should be taking at least 2-3 grams a day. There is much evidence about increased health with 2 grams a day, and of course even more with 4 or 6 grams a day. Even an extra 60mg had been shown to add value in cutting down the death rate from heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Now my feeling is as people grow older they ought to be increasing their vitamin C and perhaps they should follow the policy that I have followed of increasing the intake. It can be either one chunk, one dose in the morning, or even better three doses throughout the day, increasing the intake until a laxative effect is observed, speeding up the rate of elimination of waste material from the bowel. So my suggestion is every person who wants to have the best of health should increase the intake of vitamin C to somewhat less than the amount that causes significant looseness of the bowel.”
- Drink lots of fresh vegetable juice and pure, clean water. Flooding the body with liquids will help to flush out toxins and will also give the body added enzymes (helps with inflammation and pain) and nutrients.
- Premier 8 – Glyconutrients have been given the title of “the new class of missing nutrients” or “miracle sugars”. Scores of studies have linked a deficiency of the extraordinary sugars to everything from lupus and diabetes to heart disease to cancer; from ADHD to infertility. Dozens of illnesses have been linked to an imbalance of these sugars. This is NOT the same as table sugar. Order the book Miracle Sugars by Rita Elkins for more explanation. Glyconutrients may represent the best of preventative medicine and may help with the following: viral infection, fungal infection, parasitic disease, bacterial disease, micro-bacterial disease, auto-immune disease. Providing the immune system with the right glyconutrients helps it recognize infectious organisms more readily. Remember, it is the “glycol” or sugar portion of both our immune cells and invading organisms that transfer messages. There is only one company (multi-level) that currently offers a similar product for a much higher price. You can get Premier 8 only through Oasis Advanced Wellness.
- Zinc Lozenges – According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, when using zinc lozenges it is important to recognize that they need to be sucked on, NOT swallowed, and smaller doses taken more frequently seem to work better. Suck on a quarter lozenge every 30 minutes. If started early, this approach seems to work well for the majority of people. One caution: if the lozenges make you nauseous they should be stopped immediately as this is a sign of zinc toxicity. Do not use zinc lozenges that contain aspartame.
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Diffuse eucalyptus essential oil into the air when sleeping at night. This will help to keep the sinuses and nasal passages open. It is also anti-viral and anti-bacterial. During the day diffuse lemon essential oil in the air, especially to keep other family members from getting sick.
If you take preventative steps now you will be doing yourself and your family a huge favor. Always make sure that you are prepared if the flu happens to hit you or a family member. If your immune system is functioning at a good level then your “down time” and side effects should be minimal. Talk with your family about the suggestions in this article and then implement as many as possible. You will be glad that you started early!
How to Cure High Blood Pressure- 7 Blood Pressure Secrets Doctors Won’t Tell You
by: Joe Barton
Do you know how to cure high blood pressure with no medication? Most people would probably say to eat healthy (lower your salt-intake) and make sure you exercise. Unfortunately, most doctors tell you this and forget to tell you the other treatments you can be doing to lower your score and eventually be med-free.
The truth is that doctors are educated in medical schools were natural health and simple 'common sense' secrets are not taught. Unfortunately, medicine and antibiotics are only being taught because our medical industry is completely reliant upon pharmaceutical companies.
But new research is now showing the sometimes medicines are not the only treatment. In fact, some natural treatments are just as effective as their medicine counterpart.
Which is making some think, "Is there something doctors are NOT telling us?"
Naturally Treat High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Medications (Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Alpha Blockers, and Vasodilators) work because they lower your blood pressure. The problem is that they make it look that you are healthy but are your numbers showing the truth?
High Blood Pressure medications work because they synthetically alleviate the pressure of the arteries and blood. For instance, with diuretics the blood will become less salty (less thick) and your pressure with drop. Another example would be beta blockers which synthetically cause the heart to beat slower.
Though these medications look good on paper, they are NOT treating the disease known as the 'silent killer'. In fact, they could be prolonging your life but they will never fully treat the disease. And statistics show that users will eventually die from the high blood pressure.
But what if you could naturally treat high blood pressure.
7 Hypertension Tips Your Doctor Won't Share with You
So you want to know, 'how to cure high blood pressure'? First, you need to know how to prevent high blood pressure holistically. Because curing high blood pressure starts with a holistic treatment. Holistically treating hypertension simply means using the 'whole' body to cure the problem. This is completely different than taking a pill to synthetically thin out the blood.
1. Three Miracle Minerals- If you are suffering from high blood pressure, you should be supplementing your diet with 3 miracle minerals that lower high blood pressure. Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium have been shown to help lower blood pressure.
2. Garlic- Garlic has been shown to benefit the heart, lower cholesterol and lower high blood pressure naturally. The compound in garlic, allicin, is thought to naturally lower high blood pressure. Find a quality supplement today.
3. Folic Acid- Vitamin B which is found in green leafy vegetables reduces homocysteine levels in the blood. This vitamin will lower the risk of heart disease and alleviate the pressure naturally.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar- Many or my customers have found success with apple cider vinegar which contains vitamins C, A, E, B1, B2 and B6, in addition to potassium, magnesium, and copper.
5. Relieve Stress- Do you know there are numerous ways to relieve stress? Breathing exercises, exercising, or reading a book are simple ways to relieve stress and lower high blood pressure. And there are even more than this!
6. Your Diet! You know the major Do's and Don'ts about high blood pressure dieting. Just remember to be eating your water-soluble fibers (fruits and vegetables). Fibers, especially water-soluble, will flush your system and plaque. Also, switch to whole grains! With less plaque in the arteries you will eventually be hypertension-free! Our HBP report goes into great detail about how you can treat hypertension with your diet.
7. Green Tea! It is loaded with antioxidants and research shows it lowers high blood pressure. Whether it is the 'relaxing' factor or the natural herbs in green tea, 1 cup of green tea will be helpful for your health!
Normalize your High Blood Pressure in 3 Weeks or Less
Do you know how to cure high blood pressure with no medication? Most people would probably say to eat healthy (lower your salt-intake) and make sure you exercise. Unfortunately, most doctors tell you this and forget to tell you the other treatments you can be doing to lower your score and eventually be med-free.
The truth is that doctors are educated in medical schools were natural health and simple 'common sense' secrets are not taught. Unfortunately, medicine and antibiotics are only being taught because our medical industry is completely reliant upon pharmaceutical companies.
But new research is now showing the sometimes medicines are not the only treatment. In fact, some natural treatments are just as effective as their medicine counterpart.
Which is making some think, "Is there something doctors are NOT telling us?"
Naturally Treat High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Medications (Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Alpha Blockers, and Vasodilators) work because they lower your blood pressure. The problem is that they make it look that you are healthy but are your numbers showing the truth?
High Blood Pressure medications work because they synthetically alleviate the pressure of the arteries and blood. For instance, with diuretics the blood will become less salty (less thick) and your pressure with drop. Another example would be beta blockers which synthetically cause the heart to beat slower.
Though these medications look good on paper, they are NOT treating the disease known as the 'silent killer'. In fact, they could be prolonging your life but they will never fully treat the disease. And statistics show that users will eventually die from the high blood pressure.
But what if you could naturally treat high blood pressure.
7 Hypertension Tips Your Doctor Won't Share with You
So you want to know, 'how to cure high blood pressure'? First, you need to know how to prevent high blood pressure holistically. Because curing high blood pressure starts with a holistic treatment. Holistically treating hypertension simply means using the 'whole' body to cure the problem. This is completely different than taking a pill to synthetically thin out the blood.
1. Three Miracle Minerals- If you are suffering from high blood pressure, you should be supplementing your diet with 3 miracle minerals that lower high blood pressure. Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium have been shown to help lower blood pressure.
2. Garlic- Garlic has been shown to benefit the heart, lower cholesterol and lower high blood pressure naturally. The compound in garlic, allicin, is thought to naturally lower high blood pressure. Find a quality supplement today.
3. Folic Acid- Vitamin B which is found in green leafy vegetables reduces homocysteine levels in the blood. This vitamin will lower the risk of heart disease and alleviate the pressure naturally.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar- Many or my customers have found success with apple cider vinegar which contains vitamins C, A, E, B1, B2 and B6, in addition to potassium, magnesium, and copper.
5. Relieve Stress- Do you know there are numerous ways to relieve stress? Breathing exercises, exercising, or reading a book are simple ways to relieve stress and lower high blood pressure. And there are even more than this!
6. Your Diet! You know the major Do's and Don'ts about high blood pressure dieting. Just remember to be eating your water-soluble fibers (fruits and vegetables). Fibers, especially water-soluble, will flush your system and plaque. Also, switch to whole grains! With less plaque in the arteries you will eventually be hypertension-free! Our HBP report goes into great detail about how you can treat hypertension with your diet.
7. Green Tea! It is loaded with antioxidants and research shows it lowers high blood pressure. Whether it is the 'relaxing' factor or the natural herbs in green tea, 1 cup of green tea will be helpful for your health!
Normalize your High Blood Pressure in 3 Weeks or Less
GERD Cures - What Doctors Do Not Want You to Know about Acid Reflux
GERD cures have been around for centuries and have worked for centuries. However, these gastro esophageal reflux disease remedies seemed to take a back seat after the release of antacids. Because people naturally love convenience, antacids seemed to be the obvious choice for treating acid reflux.
Unfortunately, most GERD sufferers discovered that it was only a matter of time before antacids started to lose their effectiveness. Therefore, stronger and harsher medications were prescribed which often had the same results as antacids. 'Worked for a while but lost their effectiveness.'
If you are looking for GERD cures, you have found the right place. Here are simple remedies that doctors and pharmaceutical companies do not want you to find out about.
Curing Heartburn Naturally
Heartburn, also called acid reflux, should be cured by treating the cause. Do you know what the cause of this annoying disease is?
Most people do not know that a weakened or damaged lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is the main cause of GERD. The sphincter is a collection of muscles that are just above the stomach opening. The sphincter is responsible for keeping food in the stomach and stomach acid out of the esophagus.
Unfortunately, over time the sphincter becomes weakened because of poor dieting. Antacids do nothing to treat this cause; however, antacids temporarily help by neutralizing the refluxed stomach acid.
Therefore, antacid companies have customers for life while providing temporary relief with no permanent cure. Very unfortunate to all the people who have purchased antacids.
Fortunately, there are GERD cures that still work! Here are some of them.
GERD Cures that Work
by: Joe Barton
1. After every meal or snack, you should wash down the food with a tall glass of water. This has many benefits besides preventing heartburn. Water will help cleanse the sphincter muscle so it will close up tighter, not allowing gases and refluxed acid to leak up into the esophagus and mouth.
2. Honey is golden! Honey has been an ancient remedy that is used to heal tissue. Even ancient Egyptians used honey to treat numerous ailments, maybe even acid reflux. You should take a teaspoon of honey whenever you feel discomfort or you feel an attack coming on. Honey will help cure the damaged esophagus and sphincter. Make sure to also take a teaspoon before you go to sleep.
3. Red apples are delicious and also a great remedy for treating acid reflux. All you need to do is eat a slice of red apple whenever you feel discomfort or heartburn coming on. This remedy has worked wonders for my dad for almost 30 years.
Unfortunately, most GERD sufferers discovered that it was only a matter of time before antacids started to lose their effectiveness. Therefore, stronger and harsher medications were prescribed which often had the same results as antacids. 'Worked for a while but lost their effectiveness.'
If you are looking for GERD cures, you have found the right place. Here are simple remedies that doctors and pharmaceutical companies do not want you to find out about.
Curing Heartburn Naturally
Heartburn, also called acid reflux, should be cured by treating the cause. Do you know what the cause of this annoying disease is?
Most people do not know that a weakened or damaged lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is the main cause of GERD. The sphincter is a collection of muscles that are just above the stomach opening. The sphincter is responsible for keeping food in the stomach and stomach acid out of the esophagus.
Unfortunately, over time the sphincter becomes weakened because of poor dieting. Antacids do nothing to treat this cause; however, antacids temporarily help by neutralizing the refluxed stomach acid.
Therefore, antacid companies have customers for life while providing temporary relief with no permanent cure. Very unfortunate to all the people who have purchased antacids.
Fortunately, there are GERD cures that still work! Here are some of them.
GERD Cures that Work
by: Joe Barton
1. After every meal or snack, you should wash down the food with a tall glass of water. This has many benefits besides preventing heartburn. Water will help cleanse the sphincter muscle so it will close up tighter, not allowing gases and refluxed acid to leak up into the esophagus and mouth.
2. Honey is golden! Honey has been an ancient remedy that is used to heal tissue. Even ancient Egyptians used honey to treat numerous ailments, maybe even acid reflux. You should take a teaspoon of honey whenever you feel discomfort or you feel an attack coming on. Honey will help cure the damaged esophagus and sphincter. Make sure to also take a teaspoon before you go to sleep.
3. Red apples are delicious and also a great remedy for treating acid reflux. All you need to do is eat a slice of red apple whenever you feel discomfort or heartburn coming on. This remedy has worked wonders for my dad for almost 30 years.
Vitamins For Vegetarians
by: Simon Harris
There are a lot of vegetarians amongst us, some by circumstance and some by choice. Those that are vegetarians by choice can be divided into two general groups, those that do not eat meat, poultry or fish, but do consume dairy products as – in theory – the animals are not harmed or killed by the gathering of those products. Vegans, however, use no animal products whatsoever.
There are many health benefits to a planned vegetarian diet, as opposed to the unplanned vegetarian diets that result from poverty and a lack of food availability. However, there are also some special precautions that need to be taken to safeguard nutrition, as adequate amounts of some of the most important nutrients can be more difficult to obtain. This is especially true for those following the more restrictive vegan diet.
The body is a complex and delicate system, and the foundation of all of its functioning is chemical and electrical actions, interactions and reactions. The operation of this system rests firmly upon the balance of these chemicals. The majority of the chemicals in these essential physical processes come from the food that we eat, from the nutrients that come from its consumption. Thus, nutrition has a deep influence of the health of the body and the quality of its functioning.
Because the brain, like the body, functions on chemical reactions and electrical impulses, the processes of cognition, emotion, and so on, are also affected by nutrition. In fact, deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals can result in mental illness and retardation, as well as cognitive dysfunction and difficulties and emotional instability.
The Vitamin B complex offers a perfect example of how vegetarians must pay special attention to their diets to ensure peak performance of body and mind. The Vitamin B complex is involved with every major system in the body and has a role in almost every important bodily process. It is essential to mental health and functioning, and essential to life itself. However, there are certain Vitamin B complex vitamins that need special attention by vegetarians, as vegetarians do not consume the richest sources of these vitamins.
The richest sources of Vitamin B2 are milk and organ meats. It is available in enriched breads and cereals, but care must be taken to consume the right amount daily. Niacin and Vitamin B6 are other B complex vitamins in which the richest sources are meats and, again, are available in smaller concentrations in enriched breads and cereals. Vitamin B12 is only found in animal products. It is important to note that vitamin B12, in addition to being important to the production of red blood cells, is essential for the normal growth of children.
Nutritional supplements can serve to enhance the health benefits of the vegetarian lifestyle. Indeed, they can serve to prevent the serious health consequences that vitamin deficiency can cause. Nutrition is especially essential for children, as their minds and bodies are growing and developing. If you are vegetarian or vegan, you may want to consider the complete, safe and reliable nutrition that dietary supplements can provide.
Healthy Food Choices During Pregnancy
by: James Pendergraft
When a woman becomes pregnant, it is always imperative that she will take care of her health in a more careful manner than ever. Because pregnancy involves the phase wherein a baby is prepared for its entry into the world in her mother’s womb, it is important for the baby to obtain the proper amount and kind of nutrients that will ensure a healthy and safe delivery.
Eating Right during Pregnancy
There are various factors that a woman can do to ensure that her health and that of the baby is in good state. For some women, a little exercise will help while others have their own routine that are also beneficial for the baby and for the mother, along with providing a hope for a safe delivery. However, one thing that a pregnant woman should not ignore is to make the healthy choices of foods during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, the baby is totally dependent on its mother for nutrients. This is why a pregnant woman must bear in mind that what she eats is not only for her own health but for the baby as well. Here, a lot of misinterpretations exist. Some pregnant women insist that just because there are now two of them to feed, it means she has to double her regular food intake. This is entirely wrong. She does not necessarily have to double her food intake. She just need to make sure that the proper dose of the needed nutrients is more than enough. She also needs to make the healthy food choices.
Healthy Foods to Eat during Pregnancy
What are the healthy food choices for pregnant women? There may not be a single list of foods that will be good for all pregnant women. This is because each pregnant woman has her own unique needs. Nonetheless, it is possible to list down foods that will be right for all pregnant women regardless of their state:
Lean meat, fish, eggs, and peanut butter. These are rich in protein and they help regulate the protein concentration in a pregnant woman’s body. Inability to regulate protein content in the body, especially in the urine, may cause preeclampsia, which can have fatal consequences. Protein is also vital for cell growth and blood production. These foods are likewise good sources for iron, which is critical in blood cell production.
Bread, cereals, rice, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. These are rich sources of carbohydrates, which are needed for the body’s energy. Moreover, carbohydrates also help in keeping the body warm.
Milk, cheese, yogurt, and sardines. These are rich in calcium, which is very vital in making sure that bones are strong as well as in maintaining nerve function.
Carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy green vegetables. These are important for having a healthy skin, for bone growth, and for good eyesight.
Citrus fruit, tomatoes, and fortified fruit juices. These are great sources of vitamin C, which is needed to aid in iron absorption and for healthy gums, bones, and teeth.
When a woman becomes pregnant, it is always imperative that she will take care of her health in a more careful manner than ever. Because pregnancy involves the phase wherein a baby is prepared for its entry into the world in her mother’s womb, it is important for the baby to obtain the proper amount and kind of nutrients that will ensure a healthy and safe delivery.
Eating Right during Pregnancy
There are various factors that a woman can do to ensure that her health and that of the baby is in good state. For some women, a little exercise will help while others have their own routine that are also beneficial for the baby and for the mother, along with providing a hope for a safe delivery. However, one thing that a pregnant woman should not ignore is to make the healthy choices of foods during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, the baby is totally dependent on its mother for nutrients. This is why a pregnant woman must bear in mind that what she eats is not only for her own health but for the baby as well. Here, a lot of misinterpretations exist. Some pregnant women insist that just because there are now two of them to feed, it means she has to double her regular food intake. This is entirely wrong. She does not necessarily have to double her food intake. She just need to make sure that the proper dose of the needed nutrients is more than enough. She also needs to make the healthy food choices.
Healthy Foods to Eat during Pregnancy
What are the healthy food choices for pregnant women? There may not be a single list of foods that will be good for all pregnant women. This is because each pregnant woman has her own unique needs. Nonetheless, it is possible to list down foods that will be right for all pregnant women regardless of their state:
Lean meat, fish, eggs, and peanut butter. These are rich in protein and they help regulate the protein concentration in a pregnant woman’s body. Inability to regulate protein content in the body, especially in the urine, may cause preeclampsia, which can have fatal consequences. Protein is also vital for cell growth and blood production. These foods are likewise good sources for iron, which is critical in blood cell production.
Bread, cereals, rice, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. These are rich sources of carbohydrates, which are needed for the body’s energy. Moreover, carbohydrates also help in keeping the body warm.
Milk, cheese, yogurt, and sardines. These are rich in calcium, which is very vital in making sure that bones are strong as well as in maintaining nerve function.
Carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy green vegetables. These are important for having a healthy skin, for bone growth, and for good eyesight.
Citrus fruit, tomatoes, and fortified fruit juices. These are great sources of vitamin C, which is needed to aid in iron absorption and for healthy gums, bones, and teeth.
Cara Menghilangkan Lingkaran Hitam di Bawah Mata
1. Kompres mata dengan air dingin.
Caranya, ambilah washlap, terus celupkan pada air dingin dan kompreskan pada kedua mata. Khasiatnya akan segera terasa, kita akan merasa tenang, rilex dan membuat mata terasa sejuk. Lakukan hal ini sekitar 10 menit, sebelum kita pergi tidur. Besok pagi pas kita bangun, akan terlihat kantong mata sudah menghilang atau paling nggak, sedikit berkurang pada kasus-kasus berat yang sulit disembuhkan karena terlambat ditangani.
2. Kompres kantung teh celup bekas.
Pejamkan mata, letakkan kantong teh celup yg sudah terpakai di kedua kelopak mata, diamkan selama 15-30 menit, kemudian lepaskan. Lakukan malam menjelang tidur secara rutin sampai kantung mata menghilang.
Pejamkan mata, letakkan kantong teh celup yg sudah terpakai di kedua kelopak mata, diamkan selama 15-30 menit, kemudian lepaskan. Lakukan malam menjelang tidur secara rutin sampai kantung mata menghilang.
3. Gunakan irisan ketimun.
Caranya, iris buah ketimun berbentuk bulat terus tempelkan ke mata sambil terpejam selama tidur.
Caranya, iris buah ketimun berbentuk bulat terus tempelkan ke mata sambil terpejam selama tidur.
4. Pakai parutan bengkoang.
Caranya dengan memarut bengkoang dan menempelkannya pada mata selama 10-15 menit sebelum tidur.
Caranya dengan memarut bengkoang dan menempelkannya pada mata selama 10-15 menit sebelum tidur.
5. Masker kentang.
Kentang mengandung enzim Catecholase yang banyak digunakan sebagai bahan kosmetik untuk mencerahkan kulit. Cara mengaplikasikannya untuk mengatasi kantung mata adalah, kentang dikupas, diiris tipis kemudian diblender hingga menjadi jus. Lalu tempelkan kedaerah kantung mata, tapi hati-hati hindari kontak langsung dengan mata, karena akan terasa pedih. Diamkan 15 hingga 20 menit. Sesudah itu bersihkan residu tepung kentang yang tersisa dgn menggunakan air kemudian lap dengan handuk atau kain lembut. Lihat hasilnya kantung mata akan sedikit berkurang. lakukan ini secara terus-menerus hingga kantung mata benar-benar hilang.
Kentang mengandung enzim Catecholase yang banyak digunakan sebagai bahan kosmetik untuk mencerahkan kulit. Cara mengaplikasikannya untuk mengatasi kantung mata adalah, kentang dikupas, diiris tipis kemudian diblender hingga menjadi jus. Lalu tempelkan kedaerah kantung mata, tapi hati-hati hindari kontak langsung dengan mata, karena akan terasa pedih. Diamkan 15 hingga 20 menit. Sesudah itu bersihkan residu tepung kentang yang tersisa dgn menggunakan air kemudian lap dengan handuk atau kain lembut. Lihat hasilnya kantung mata akan sedikit berkurang. lakukan ini secara terus-menerus hingga kantung mata benar-benar hilang.
Importance of Healthy Sex
by: James Smith
Sex is an important part of life of an individual. We need to understand that sex is the mandatory part of the life that makes us healthy and happy. Saints had even described sex as the way to reach the god. General notion prevails that sex only provided pleasure and that’s all. But there are so many other advantageous things related to sex have been proved by the researchers. It is now proved that sex is necessary for many more other reasons than just for physical pleasure.
Sex improves the mental as well as physical health of an individual. Sex is a boom for health conditions. Sexual activity is a form of physical exercise. Making love three times a week burns around 7,500 calories in a year. It’s the equivalent of jogging 75 miles. A night of love can raise the amount of oxygen in cells helping to keep organs and tissues functioning at their peak. Making love regularly can lower levels of the body’s total cholesterol slightly, while positively changing the ratio of good to bad cholesterol. Thus, sex keeps your weight under the control and keeps you away from the obesity.
Sexual activity increases the stamina of an individual. Sexual activity also helps keep bone and muscles strong. According to Dr. Karen Donahey, director of sex and marital therapy program at Chicago’s Northwestern University Medical center, “any kind of physical exercise is going to increase testosterone. Testosterone is believed to help keep men’s bone and muscles strong.” Increase in the testosterone develops more urge for sex and you remain healthy throughout your life.
Sex is a proved medicines for the joint pains and osteoarthritis. According to Dr. Beverly Whipple, president-elect of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, “sex can lower levels of arthritic pain, whiplash pain and headache. Hormones that are released during sexual excitement and orgasm can elevate pain thresholds.” Thus, sex on regular basis keeps you away from the joints pain and keeps you healthy.
A popular supplemental hormone called DHEA (Dehydropiandrosterone) is released naturally during lovemaking just before orgasm and ejaculation. This hormone improves the immune system by increasing the production of antibody IgA. It is proved by the research that the couples who indulge in sex frequently are healthier than other couples who indulge in sex infrequently.
According to the researchers, prostate trouble may arise or be worsened by fluid buildup within the gland. Regular ejaculation will help wash out those fluids. Be cautious when suddenly changing frequency. Sudden changes may also trigger prostate problems. Thus, sex is found to treat the prostrate problems. Donahey also opines that sex can be a very effective way of reducing stress levels. Men and women who have habitual sex feel less stressed than other individuals.
An affectionate touch will increase levels of Oxytocin which is known as the “bonding hormone.” It is a desire-enhancing chemical secreted by the pituitary. Regular Oxytocin release may help encourage frequent lovemaking. Regular lovemaking can increase a woman’s estrogen level, protect her heart and keep her vaginal tissues more supple. Thus, the frequency of heart disorders is found to be less among the individuals who do sex regularly.
Sex is like an exercise, which keeps you fit and fine. All this indicates that people who are avoiding sex or are unable to perform sex, actually depriving themselves of not only physical pleasure but also of many physical advantages. During the intercourse, pelvic muscles, thighs, buttocks, arms, neck, and thorax are worked out and in turn your body remains in good shape. This is a caution for people who are ignoring their condition of Erectile Dysfunction which stops them from indulging in sexual activities. It’s high time they suffered from it. There is no need to get depressed, because erectile dysfunction can be treated with the help of generic drugs like Kamagra, Zenegra, Caverta, etc. Generic drugs are less expensive than the branded drugs and are equally effective. Hence, take these generic drugs and get indulged in the sexual activity as much as possible.
Sex is an important part of life of an individual. We need to understand that sex is the mandatory part of the life that makes us healthy and happy. Saints had even described sex as the way to reach the god. General notion prevails that sex only provided pleasure and that’s all. But there are so many other advantageous things related to sex have been proved by the researchers. It is now proved that sex is necessary for many more other reasons than just for physical pleasure.
Sex improves the mental as well as physical health of an individual. Sex is a boom for health conditions. Sexual activity is a form of physical exercise. Making love three times a week burns around 7,500 calories in a year. It’s the equivalent of jogging 75 miles. A night of love can raise the amount of oxygen in cells helping to keep organs and tissues functioning at their peak. Making love regularly can lower levels of the body’s total cholesterol slightly, while positively changing the ratio of good to bad cholesterol. Thus, sex keeps your weight under the control and keeps you away from the obesity.
Sexual activity increases the stamina of an individual. Sexual activity also helps keep bone and muscles strong. According to Dr. Karen Donahey, director of sex and marital therapy program at Chicago’s Northwestern University Medical center, “any kind of physical exercise is going to increase testosterone. Testosterone is believed to help keep men’s bone and muscles strong.” Increase in the testosterone develops more urge for sex and you remain healthy throughout your life.
Sex is a proved medicines for the joint pains and osteoarthritis. According to Dr. Beverly Whipple, president-elect of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, “sex can lower levels of arthritic pain, whiplash pain and headache. Hormones that are released during sexual excitement and orgasm can elevate pain thresholds.” Thus, sex on regular basis keeps you away from the joints pain and keeps you healthy.
A popular supplemental hormone called DHEA (Dehydropiandrosterone) is released naturally during lovemaking just before orgasm and ejaculation. This hormone improves the immune system by increasing the production of antibody IgA. It is proved by the research that the couples who indulge in sex frequently are healthier than other couples who indulge in sex infrequently.
According to the researchers, prostate trouble may arise or be worsened by fluid buildup within the gland. Regular ejaculation will help wash out those fluids. Be cautious when suddenly changing frequency. Sudden changes may also trigger prostate problems. Thus, sex is found to treat the prostrate problems. Donahey also opines that sex can be a very effective way of reducing stress levels. Men and women who have habitual sex feel less stressed than other individuals.
An affectionate touch will increase levels of Oxytocin which is known as the “bonding hormone.” It is a desire-enhancing chemical secreted by the pituitary. Regular Oxytocin release may help encourage frequent lovemaking. Regular lovemaking can increase a woman’s estrogen level, protect her heart and keep her vaginal tissues more supple. Thus, the frequency of heart disorders is found to be less among the individuals who do sex regularly.
Sex is like an exercise, which keeps you fit and fine. All this indicates that people who are avoiding sex or are unable to perform sex, actually depriving themselves of not only physical pleasure but also of many physical advantages. During the intercourse, pelvic muscles, thighs, buttocks, arms, neck, and thorax are worked out and in turn your body remains in good shape. This is a caution for people who are ignoring their condition of Erectile Dysfunction which stops them from indulging in sexual activities. It’s high time they suffered from it. There is no need to get depressed, because erectile dysfunction can be treated with the help of generic drugs like Kamagra, Zenegra, Caverta, etc. Generic drugs are less expensive than the branded drugs and are equally effective. Hence, take these generic drugs and get indulged in the sexual activity as much as possible.
Health Benefits of Yoga for Women
by: James Pendergraft
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There are a number of healthy benefits a women can receive from practicing yoga. Through this form of exercise women are able to build on their strengths and focus on bettering themselves through a calming method of breathing, meditation, and gentle poses.
Here are just some of the healthy benefits that women can get from yoga:
1) Yoga can help enhance your immune system and decrease chances of illnesses. It is believed that yoga can greatly enhance the function of your immune system. This will lead to the more effective curbing of a number of diseases that women normally get. Yoga is also known to be very effective in controlling the level of cholesterol in the body as well as a woman’s blood pressure.
2) For those women who can’t seem to find the time to perform exercises that will help control their cholesterol level and blood pressure, yoga could be very advantageous. This is because yoga makes use of breathing exercises and meditation that could help in calming down nerves that have been stressed by work or daily activities.
3) Yoga can help bring about a more healthy pregnancy. Although pregnancy brings with it a great deal of happiness, it can also lead to experiencing a lot of discomforts. Yoga can help alleviate these discomforts, which could include backaches, morning sickness, and mood swings. Yoga exercises can also help greatly in maintaining an ideal weight during pregnancy. There are different prenatal poses being practiced in yoga that are recommended for women who are pregnant. These are intended to aid women in preparing their bodies for their babies’ birth.
4) Yoga helps decrease pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms. Menstruation is known to cause a number of hormonal changes among women. These changes as well as the inconveniences they bring often make women uncomfortable. Because of these changes, pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms could also be experienced before, during, and after a menstrual period. These include cramps, mood swings, depression and irritation. These symptoms can be considerably reduced through practicing yoga, which has some poses that could aid in the reduction of pain during menstrual periods.
5) Yoga helps women deal with stress and depression. Because women are emotional in nature, it is expected that they fall victim to stress and depression more than men do. Yoga makes use of meditation, which is a great aid in decreasing the stress and tension levels in the body. Practicing yoga will also help stimulate positive levels of energy.
6) Yoga also helps make the body more flexible. Women tend to lose the flexibility of their bodies faster than men. This is because most of the work that really requires brute physical strength is done by men. Because of this, men’s muscles are known to remain more tight and flexible longer than those of the women. Aside from this, women also lose bone density faster than most men because of the rigors that they go through during childbirth, which could make them lose more calcium, thus leading to making their bones very fragile. Because of this, a woman’s body will begin to lose its flexibility during her thirties. However, this can be delayed by doing yoga exercises.
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There are a number of healthy benefits a women can receive from practicing yoga. Through this form of exercise women are able to build on their strengths and focus on bettering themselves through a calming method of breathing, meditation, and gentle poses.Here are just some of the healthy benefits that women can get from yoga:
1) Yoga can help enhance your immune system and decrease chances of illnesses. It is believed that yoga can greatly enhance the function of your immune system. This will lead to the more effective curbing of a number of diseases that women normally get. Yoga is also known to be very effective in controlling the level of cholesterol in the body as well as a woman’s blood pressure.
2) For those women who can’t seem to find the time to perform exercises that will help control their cholesterol level and blood pressure, yoga could be very advantageous. This is because yoga makes use of breathing exercises and meditation that could help in calming down nerves that have been stressed by work or daily activities.
3) Yoga can help bring about a more healthy pregnancy. Although pregnancy brings with it a great deal of happiness, it can also lead to experiencing a lot of discomforts. Yoga can help alleviate these discomforts, which could include backaches, morning sickness, and mood swings. Yoga exercises can also help greatly in maintaining an ideal weight during pregnancy. There are different prenatal poses being practiced in yoga that are recommended for women who are pregnant. These are intended to aid women in preparing their bodies for their babies’ birth.
4) Yoga helps decrease pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms. Menstruation is known to cause a number of hormonal changes among women. These changes as well as the inconveniences they bring often make women uncomfortable. Because of these changes, pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms could also be experienced before, during, and after a menstrual period. These include cramps, mood swings, depression and irritation. These symptoms can be considerably reduced through practicing yoga, which has some poses that could aid in the reduction of pain during menstrual periods.
5) Yoga helps women deal with stress and depression. Because women are emotional in nature, it is expected that they fall victim to stress and depression more than men do. Yoga makes use of meditation, which is a great aid in decreasing the stress and tension levels in the body. Practicing yoga will also help stimulate positive levels of energy.
6) Yoga also helps make the body more flexible. Women tend to lose the flexibility of their bodies faster than men. This is because most of the work that really requires brute physical strength is done by men. Because of this, men’s muscles are known to remain more tight and flexible longer than those of the women. Aside from this, women also lose bone density faster than most men because of the rigors that they go through during childbirth, which could make them lose more calcium, thus leading to making their bones very fragile. Because of this, a woman’s body will begin to lose its flexibility during her thirties. However, this can be delayed by doing yoga exercises.
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