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How to Avoid Stroke

  • Posted on September 1, 2010 at 1:32 pm

One of four people who have a stroke die within a year. Those who survive can suffer brain injuries that affect speaking, memory, as well as brain paralysis.

The good news, if you are prepared directly from now, you can reduce your risk most, both now and with increasing age. Process towards the stroke began in the early 40s or earlier. Therefore, now is the time to begin to prevent them.

Avoid cigarettes

If you stop smoking, the risk of heart attack and stroke is reduced by half. However, do not reduce cigarette. Smoking a lot or a little basically the same. You have to stop it altogether.

Check your blood pressure

Stroke occurs when blood vessels rupture or any loose pieces of atherosclerotic plaque and clog the blood flow to the brain. Stroke is more common in people with high blood pressure. Research has shown that controlling high blood pressure can cut the risk of stroke by 40 percent. In this case the blood pressure of 140/85 is considered high.

Reduce weight

If you gain weight, fat tissue also increases. Excess fat is also associated with increasing bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Over time, changes in blood fats have role in the formation of fat deposits (plaques) in arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. Weight reduction for fat people would be useful to health.

A time to exercise self

Less body movement adds a risk factor for suffering a stroke. Research shows people who start exercising regularly between the ages of 15-25 years have less risk to suffer a stroke than those who did not exercise.

Consume fiber

Limit your fat intake of all types, including red meat and fried foods, and replace it with a soluble fiber that can lower total cholesterol. Foods that contain soluble fiber, such as oatmeal, beans, grade oranges, strawberries, and apples.

Avoid stress

Happiness is like music to the cardiovascular system. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, United States, mentioning, among the elderly, those who have a positive and happy mood is hardly have a stroke. The researchers said that happy people generally have a spirit of exercise and healthy lifestyles. Combinations that lead us away from the risk of stroke.

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Detoxification Cleans Poison

  • Posted on August 22, 2010 at 2:34 pm

Along with the higher attention of the public about health, there are a lot to offer these products or techniques to improve your fitness or health, one of which is detoxification. What exactly is detoxification?

Starting from the concept that today we live in an environment with many contaminated by pollutants, whether from food, smoke and other pollutants that are not countless, emerged the idea that we need a way to cleanse the body from the contamination. The concept of detoxification is sold to the public at this time many of inappropriate and scarcely have good benefits, we will discuss this further.

If we want to do detoxification, it must be known beforehand what kind of toxins that we want to clean it? Detoxification programs that exist today can not explain what type of poison that want to clean. The term pollutant or free radicals is the terminology that is very general and not specific to explain the target detoxification.

It is true that we are exposed by various pollutants, even humans actually live in the pool of pollutants that can damage the body work, but we also created a body organ to counter or neutralize the poison of the liver and kidneys. Both these organs have the capacity of the extraordinary work of cleaning the poison.

So is there a proper detoxification program? The answer must exist. I gave examples of the detoxification program that does have a way of working and the obvious target. Detoxification from opiates (drugs) with naloxone, in this case, his target is resptor opiates in the brain, and naloxone acts through competition with opiates. Another example is hemodialysis or dialysis kidney failure in people, a poison that becomes the target is disposed of urea and creatinin by the dialysis equipment.

What about colon cleansing is a lot to offer? I do not see the usefulness of this too. Why? Because we are created in the intestine was dirty conditions. Germs that exist in the colon is useful for digesting food to be absorbed, so why germs are good for our bodies just cleaned?

So if the fruit is widely used for detoxification programs are useless? Of course not, fruit is a food that has many benefits, because they contain vitamins, fiber along with antioxidants, but only by eating the fruit as the program lead to detoxification juga hal tubuh which is not good because we will experience an imbalance of nutrients.

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Available Treatments for Persistent Nail Fungus

  • Posted on August 7, 2010 at 1:33 pm

Fungal nail infections are often a persistent, frustrating, and difficult to treat problem. Left untreated, an infected nail can discolor, thicken, warp, and infect neighboring nails, as well as causing an unpleasant odor. Fortunately, new developments an medications have made it possible to reliably cure fungal nail infections. Fingernails and toenails can be infected by one of three species of fungi, called epidermophyton, trichophyton, and microsporum. Although these three distinct fungi can all cause nail infections, the results and appearance of the infected nail are similar.

One treatment for the infected nail is “debridement,” a process in which part of the infected nail is filed away. This can lessen the amount of infected nail which needs to be treated, by either topical or oral medications.
Topical medications for an infected nail include lacquers and creams containing antifungal compounds. Although some are available over the counter, stronger formulations are generally available by prescription. One drug common used in the topical treatment of persistent nail fungus is ciclopirox.

Although topical treatments applied directly to the nail or surrounding skin have some efficacy in treating persistent nail fungus, the effects are often times limited as these medications do not penetrate effectively into the affected nail and surrounding skin. Consequently, persistent nail fungus can often require a course of oral anti-fungal medications. Three drugs, terbinafine, itraconazole, and fluconazole are available by prescription, and are effective for the treatment of persistent nail infections. They require a relatively short course of treatment for efficacy. Although the portion of the nail which is already infected is unlikely to revert to a healthy appearance, treatment with these oral medications ensures that new nail material, when it grows from the nail bed, remains free of fungal infections. Although terbinafine, itraconazole, and fluconazole are effective for the treatment of persistent nail infections, their use is limited by their high cost, and the fact that they have interactions with many other prescription and nonprescription medications.

As a result, there was recently introduced a new medication called griseofulvin. Like terminafine or intraconazole, it is an oral medication which can be used to treat a wide variety of fungal infections including ringworm, jock itch, athlee’t’s foot, and fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. It requires a longer course of treatment, but causes relatively mild side effects, has low toxicity, and relatively few drug interactions. Like the other oral medications, griseofulvin usually cannot “reverse” the appearance of an already infected nail, but instead ensures that newly grown nail material is healthy in appearance. Because of these limitations of the medications just described, treating persistent fungal nail infections remains a slow process. Cosmetic improvement generally requires the regrowth of new, uninfected nail material, and may take as long as six to eight weeks.
Finally, in cases of extreme nail infection, the physician may recommend surgery to completely remove the infected nail. In consultation with a surgeon, the old nail is removed, and a new nail is allowed to grow in its place. This procedure has significant downsides, and may require up to a year for the complete regrowth of a new and uninfected nail. However, it may be the treatment of choice if the infection does not respond to topical and oral medications.

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Healthy Eating Habit

  • Posted on August 4, 2010 at 10:54 am

Exercising regularly can be a challenge for some people. Plan a diet strictly will actually make them give up more easily on the reduction of weight to them. They keep telling themselves, “No, I do not eat ice cream. No, I can not drink mocha. No, I can no longer eat chocolate … “This restriction can make a person into depression.Worse, they returned to their unhealthy eating habits. Do you also experience it?

Therefore, rather than continue to think about what foods you should not eat, it’s better to think about what foods you should eat. To begin with, you can eat more fruits and vegetables. Be adventurous with trying a fruit or vegetable you’ve never had before. Consider adding fresh fruit to plain yogurt. Do not try hard to fight the urge to consume syrup or ice cream, but focus on how to consume more protein, by replacing one or cola syrup with a whey protein shake when you feel hungry.

In addition, think how you can eat more fiber naturally. Foods high in fiber not only helps facilitate bowel movement, but also make you feel full longer which in turn makes you eat fewer calories.

Reviews of the above are some healthy foods you should eat. There are still many other healthy foods you can eat. Focus on positive things. It is like seeing the glass half full when others regard it as half empty glass. By doing this more often and find out more, in the end, you will have healthy eating habits. Good luck!

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Diversity in Foods

  • Posted on July 27, 2010 at 1:07 pm

When dieting we focus on one thing, whether it is to eat fewer carbohydrates or only eat superfoods, problems can still occur. We need to vary the diet, and should be well planned, according to the food pyramid. This should be the goal and focus of our diet.

Superfood
Foods such as salmon, tomatoes, berries and dairy products are often referred to as super foods (superfood). These foods have qualities that can help us lose weight, give the fatty acid Omega-3 and high levels of vitamins and minerals we need.

After all this food does not provide all the nutrients we need, and if the only focus on these foods, it can cause nutritional deficiencies and health problems. Here is the importance of diversity, getting the food right in the right way.

Fruit
Although not always on the list of superfoods, there are many benefits from eating apples. Apples contain a high water and potassium. Fiber content in apples can give a feeling of satiety for very few calories.

Components B6 in bananas make this fruit you should consider to insert into your diet. As with the apple fruit is rich in fiber and potassium.

The herbalist uses lime and lemon juice for various purposes, including as an antiseptic. Oranges are also high in flavonoids, which can benefit the heart and your cardiovascular system.

Vegetable
If you have never ate fresh cabbage, you may be surprised to taste it. Actually, red cabbage is highly recommended, although rarely found. These vegetables are rich in vitamins, including vitamins C and K. Those who consume these vegetables will reduce the risk of developing type of cancer.

Peas also have a high nutrition, including seven of eight vitamins and minerals. Like other vegetables, they are also rich in fiber, which helps keep the digestive system to keep moving and to prevent the body absorbs some of the fat we eat.

Fatless Meat
We all know that salmon and other cold water fish high fatty acid Omega-3, but they are not the only source. Fatless meat is also rich in Omega-3. Meat is not always easy to find and relatively expensive, but the incredible health benefits. If you’re bored with fish, beef can be a good choice for you.

When searching for protein, you also have to calculate the levels of fat and cholesterol they contain. Believe it or not, a few pieces of beef and pork have less fat and cholesterol than a skinless chicken breast bone and fat.

By including a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains to the list of foods, you can improve your health. You do not need to ignore the list of superfoods, but do not just focus on the food. Diversity is a good thing on your dinner plate.

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Avoid Alzheimer with Vitamin D

  • Posted on July 20, 2010 at 1:23 pm

People who have adequate vitamin D levels in their bodies, tend to be spared from senile dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in old age. In addition to sufficient vitamin D levels, remains to be coupled with regular exercise activities.

Thus the results of research presented at an international conference on Alzheimer’s disease in Hawaii, USA. Alzhemair or dementia often occurs in people above the age of 60 years.

In a study conducted in the town of Framingham, U.S. researchers analyzed heart health and cognitive abilities of 1,200 people aged 70 years. Research was conducted since 1948. Measurement of physical exercise has been carried out in 1986-1987.

After more than two decades of 242 respondents had dementia, including 193 cases of Alzheimer’s.

Those who exercise with moderate to severe intensity, the risk of dementia was reduced by 40 percent.Meanwhile, those who do little exercise have a greater risk of disease, particularly in men.

“This is a study of large-scale and long period. In conclusion, exercise, a minimum in the intensity of the medium, effectively reducing the risk of dementia,” says Dr. Zaldy Tan, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston.

In the second study, researchers in the United Kingdom analyzed the 3325 people aged 65 years and over who participated in the Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Third in the Americas. The study refers to the amount of vitamin D measurement of cognitive ability.

The researchers took samples of blood sample respondents and compared with tests of cognitive function including memory, orientation space and time, and the ability of recollection. For those who have a score below 10 percent were classified as suffering from cognitive disorders.

Those who experience vitamin D deficiency, 42 percent higher risk of dementia and those exposed to vitamin D deficiency, acute risk is 394 percent higher.

“It seems likely increase in the level of cognitive impairment is assumed to lack of vitamin D, consistent with the findings of previous European studies,” said David Llewellyn, from the University of Exeter Peninsula Medical School.

Naturally, the skin will produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. However, the majority of American adults lack of vitamin D because the skin is less productive in producing vitamin D caused the aging and limited sun throughout the year.

If vitamin D requirements are not met from food and beverages, are advised to take vitamin D supplements are available on the market. “Vitamin D supplements have been proven to be a safe, cheap and effective way to treat deficiency of vitamin D deficiency,” said Llewellyn.

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  • Posted on July 15, 2010 at 12:23 pm

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Strengthen Your Bones with Calcium

  • Posted on July 12, 2010 at 12:48 pm

Primary prevention of osteoporosis is to build maximum bone density during childhood and adolescence. Bone growth is influenced by the amount of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins, especially vitamin D are involved in the absorption of calcium. Another factor is hormone balance.

Calcium is the major mineral-forming bone. Minerals also regulate contraction and relaxation of muscles, are involved in nerve transmission, helps blood clotting, and regulate the body’s hormones and growth factors. Total calcium of about 2 percent of body weight. Amounting to 99 percent is stored in bones and 1 percent in body fluids.

When there is a shortage of calcium, the body will take it from the bones. Standardization Development Section Head Food Consumption Community Nutrition Directorate of the Ministry of Health, said that the amount of nutrient adequacy established the Ministry of Health for children aged 7-9 years is 600 mg of calcium per day and for children aged 10-12 years increased to 1000 mg per day. It needs more than doubled compared with the age of 4-6 years, ie 500 mg of calcium per day.

The problem, he says, one nutritional problem in school-age children is a deficiency of certain substances, including calcium. When entering the age of six, children begin to show its ability to determine the choice of food and seeing the many food choices outside the home. Children are not easy to start again arranged. Milk is rarely consumed.

Absorption of calcium is also a problem when there is deficiency of various other substances. As an example, deficiency of vitamin D in active form can affect the absorption of calcium. Oxalic acid and phytic acid can also inhibit calcium absorption. Excessive protein consumption also causes calcium easily excreted through urine. Once the physical and mental stress also reduces the absorption of minerals.

In order to improve bone health, activities of the child’s body must also be considered. Unfortunately, children are also increasingly limited movement, especially in big cities. More child activities within the home and less active. In fact, exercise influence on bone development.

Some exercises to strengthen the bones of the simplest is walking, jogging, climbing stairs, and jump rope. Sports games, like tennis, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, is also good for the bones. Exercises about 30 minutes long with a frequency of more than three times in one week. For children, exercise habits that can be customized with child’s play.

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Five Thing You Should Know About Fruits Consumption

  • Posted on July 5, 2010 at 10:45 pm

You surely already know that there are many kinds of fruits that contain lots of vitamin C such as kiwi fruit, apples, oranges, mango, cherry, strawberry, and so forth. Fruit is also known as a source of antioxidants, such as lycopene-rich tomatoes or mangoes are rich in carotene. So, almost every person consume the fruit as healthy foods. That’s what actually happened. But there are still some people too believe in some of the functions of fruit. Actually, there are some things to consider when eating fruit. Here are five restrictions in consuming fruit. What are they? Check out the following articles.

  1. Do not consume fruits as a substitute for vegetables
    Fruits contain a number of organic acids and aromatic substances which can help improve your appetite and helps the absorption of nutrients.Regardless of these facts, vegetables contain more minerals than fruit. If you only consume vegetables and fruit without regard to consume the fruit was able to replace the vegetables, then you will not be getting enough nutrients. We are required consumption of approximately 500 grams of vegetables each day.
  2. Do not take the fruit as a meal replacement
    Human body can sustain life by at least 50 types of nutrients, especially more than 65 grams of fat that can keep the regeneration and restoration of the organ. Fruit contains more than 85% water but less than 1% of the protein, so it will not meet the needs of amino acids and fatty acids for the body. So, you should not consume the fruit as a substitute for your meal.
  3. Not too much fruit in order to lose weight
    Basically, the fruit is not low-calorie foods. It contains more than 80% of sugar, most fruits contain sugar fructose or fruit sugar. Although fruits contain fewer calories than rice, people always consume fruit in the amount that it tastes delicious and fresh. Therefore, if this happens, the more calories to be consumed and the purpose of the diet decreased body weight would not have been achieved.
  4. Do not be deceived by import fruits
    Many people may think that imported fruits contain better nutrition and more. This is not always true because long transportation time will decrease fruits’ nutrition.
  5. Do not depend on the fruit to supplement vitamins
    Most fruits do not contain vitamins as much as we expected. But if you want to complement the vitamins, it would be unwise if it only depends on the fruit.You should consume vitamins from other foods to meet your vitamin needs.

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Types of Anti-Depressants

  • Posted on June 30, 2010 at 11:20 am

Time, environment and job pressure may greatly affects one’s mind and psychological situation. In a severe cases, this phenomenon is called depression. Most cases of major depression may be treated with medication and psychotherapy. The combination of medication and psychotherapy is very effective to treat moderate to heavy depression. The medications improve mood, sleep, energy, and appetite. With the help of therapist, therapy can strengthen coping skills, deals with the causing issues and problem solving, and improves thought pattern and behavior. Antidepressant is a psychiatric medication for curing mood disorders, such as major depression, dysthymia, anxiety disorder.

There are many kind of medication, whether it is approved by U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). It’s important to study about the dosage, the effects, the precautions and the information of each of the drugs. We could buy antidepressant in the drugs store, or even in the internet. There are some available antidepressant drugs in the market, such as Celexa, Lexapro, and Paxil. If you want to buy Celexa, you should know some of its general information. Celexa was approved for the treatment of depression by FDA in Summer 1998. Celexa is the best-selling antidepressant in 13 other countries.

The other popular drug is Lexapro. You should buy Lexapro after knowing some of its characteristics. Lexapro has a rather long medication time. It takes 4 weeks after initial consumption to cure the depression. Paxil is another type of antidepressant, approved by FDA, for treatment of major depressive disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Paxil may be used to treat other psychiatric disorders, such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder and eating disorders. But once again, if you want to buy Paxil, consult your medical expert first.

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