Flu & Activity

Flu disease often regarded as a mild disease but it is very disturbing activities. Flu season often appeared during transition and when the body's immune system weak, so was unable to block the virus.

The virus causes the flu is influenza virus, coronavirus, rhinovirus and RSV. There is also the cause that of the Haemophilus influenza bacteria and Streptococcus pneumonia.

Flu spread easily when we are in contact with patients or saliva spray from patients who are sneezing or coughing.

This disease usually appears as quickly as in your neighborhood this disease. The virus is easily entered when a person experiences poor sleep, fatigue or rain.

The most common symptoms are frequent sneezing, runny nose, runny nose, cough, headache, fever, body aches so. Get plenty of rest with sleep helps the recovery of flu.

As experienced Mother Ira Nuraini, employee-owned water company areas of Surabaya, Jl. Dr. Moestopo Surabaya. One time Mother Ira had the flu, due to changes in uncertain weather in the city of Surabaya. Of course this is disturbing their daily activities.

Mother Ira interested in Indo Drug Charge brochures available at the counter, in her mind Mother Ira asked what this drug really works, it costs only 1000 dollars kok. But to find out that Indo Drug Charge is a government program in this program supported by the health department Ira's mother finally bought Indo flu medicine to stock 5 blisters at home.

After a few moments to drink the medicine, then the mother feels cold Ira subsided, but new mothers consume Ira 2 x 1 tablet away from the recommended dose of 3 x 1. Finally, Ira's mother doubts will savor Drug Charge unanswered Indo, Indo Drug Charge is a powerful drug and quality.

The Importance of Hormone Therapy After Menopause

Hot, afraid to have sex, can not hold urine, even wanted to end life are some symptoms of menopause in women. Willy-nilly, like do not like, when it will arrive. However, these symptoms can be overcome if women want to follow hormone therapy.

Menopause is a natural process that can not be prevented. Menopause is defined as the time after 12 months without menstruating women (amenorrhoea). The average age a woman enters menopause is 51 years old. Each year, approximately 25 million women in the world through the menopause. So what should worry about with the menopause?

"Want not want to, menopause is surely coming. Women do not panic, it should be happy, do not have ribet, ribet ngurusin longer periods and do not have to serve her husband again? But women should know is, with no longer periods it was a cause more problems , "Prof. Dr. med. Ali Baziad, SpOG (K) in Hormone Therapy seminar Improve Menopause Symptoms and Improve Quality of Life which was held at Hotel Sahid, Jakarta, Wednesday (14/10/2009).

In order to commemorate the World Menopause Day 2009 which falls on 18 October,

Prof.. Ali reminded the importance of estrogen hormone therapy for menopausal women who experience a quality of life for the better future in his old age.

Unfortunately, awareness of the importance of this hormone therapy is still very lacking in Indonesia. "They would rather take tranquilizers, vitamins, or sleeping pills to cope with menopausal symptoms. He thought it would disappear, but the only panacea for menopausal hormone estrogen yes itself. Hormones can be given in pill form, tablets or patches by a doctor, "explained Ali.

What are the symptoms of menopause that?

There are 2 symptoms of menopause, a short-term and long term. For the short term, as Ali mentioned symptoms are often too hot (hot flushes), difficult to hold urine, fear of sex, and wanted to end life (depression).

"So if you feel cold husband, wife hot and sweaty instead. Or was ngantri would shake even dying for a pee. But the most complained of did not want to have sex again with her husband because her vagina was dry. Obviously aja sick, because estrogen is low, so is no more oil. So husbands and sincere please be advised if a wife refuses sex, rather than made-up but it will hurt it if you put a penis, "said Ali.

The long-term symptoms of brittle bones (osteoporosis), coronary heart disease, Alzheimer's (dementia), stroke, colon cancer, tooth loss and cataracts. To alleviate and reduce these risks, the estrogen hormone therapy is very necessary. But unfortunately only a few women who have the awareness to do this can be done but if you extend the life of life, reduce the risk of death and improve quality of life.

"Many say expensive, fear of breast cancer or other reasons. But hormone therapy is cheap kok and if consumed regularly, she could still fit, healthy and have a tight skin in old age and menopause," said Ali.

But now, the menopause has begun experienced by women in middle-aged. Pattern of unhealthy living is believed to be the trigger. Genetic factors could also be the cause, because when he was born, she was rationed eggs and the average female egg cell is 400,000 eggs until they reach menopause.

"Many women who come to the doctor complaining of symptoms of depression, fear of sex or bone pain. They do not realize that it is a symptom of menopause. When told that, they do not believe it because he's only 30 or 40 years," said the doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt, Germany is.

According to the doctor who is also head of the division Imunoendrokinologi Dep. Obgin FKUI-RSCM it, now is a lot of menopausal symptoms experienced by women and mothers of middle-aged. That's because their lifestyle is not healthy when he was young. "The women today are a lot of smoking, drinking alcohol, taking drugs weight loss, and all types of drugs. But drugs and toxic substances that can kill the eggs, because eggs are sensitive to chemicals. As a result they have a premature menopause, "said Ali.

Therefore, if you do not want to have a premature menopause, women should get a healthy lifestyle from an early age, especially during adolescence. "Banyakin source of food consumption of soy phytoestrogens, Bengkuang, papaya. Banyakin also moving, sports, sun since the age of 12 years," said Ali.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Hypertension is a persistent increase of arterial pressure, ie diastolic pressure above 95 mmHg. Normal blood pressure usually does not exceed the systolic pressure 140 mm Hg and diastolic does not exceed 90 mmHg. However, normal blood pressure standards are individual in nature.



As many as 90% of cases the cause of hypertension is unknown. But can also be secondary to heart disease / kidney disease, diabetes, or tumors of the adrenal gland, drugs, or pregnancy.



The things that can cause hypertension, among others; smoking / drinking alcohol, eating lots of salt and fat, lack of exercise, obesity, and stress.





Symptoms

The symptoms of this disease, among others; usually no symptoms until complications arise. Accompanying complications are usually; stroke, heart failure, and kidney damage.



Hypertension can be prevented by routine examination every year after age 30 years, does not smoke / drink alcohol, reduce excess weight when, aerobics, and control stress.



Treatment

While the treatment of hypertension, among others; treatment without medication (diet low in salt / cholesterol / saturated fat, emotional stress relief, stop smoking / alcohol, and light physical exercise and regular) and antihypertensive drugs.

Ear Inflammation

Description

Chronic middle ear inflammation or chronic otitis media supuratif (Omsk) is a chronic inflammation of the middle ear with a hole (perforation) in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and a history of discharge (secretions) from the ear (otorea) more than 2 months, either continuously or intermittent. Society used to call this illness with the term "congek".



Symptoms

Exit fluid (sometimes like a runny nose) from the ear hole. This fluid can get out continuously or occasionally.



Prevention

Some of the following efforts be made to prevent the incidence of the middle ear inflammation such as: reducing air pollution levels, especially in the home by not smoking, improved sanitation facilities through the ease of getting clean water and adequate ventilation of the room, improving the immune system by eating a clean, healthy and nutritious , increase in personal hygiene, not picking at random ear, treatment of respiratory infections and paranasal sinus infections completely and nasal allergy treatment appropriately.





For infants and children with congenital defects ceiling cracks surgery reconstruction efforts and further therapy can reduce the incidence RKSTT.

Tendinitis

In normal conditions the tendon serves to channel the force into the bone. However, if the tendons become inflamed or irritated, then it is called Tendinitis. Tendinitis caused by repeated movements. Some of these movements, among others, sweeping, menukang, shoveling, tennis, or golf. Tendinitis usually occurs at the base of the thumb, elbow, bahi, or the knee, where the organ is the most dominant in the motion.



Symptoms

Tendinitis Symptoms can be known if the patient experienced pain in the area around the tendon. In addition to these symptoms, patients also difficult to move the shoulder.





Treatment

Treatment can be done include avoiding activities that aggravate the problem, rest, and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Mixed anxiety disorders and depression

These disorders include patients who have symptoms of anxiety and depression, but did not meet the diagnostic for an anxiety disorder or a mood disorder. The combination of depression and anxiety symptoms cause significant functional disturbances of the affected people.



There is a link between anxiety and depression. According to medical science, relevance is evidenced by 1) the existence of the same neuroendocrine both disorders in people with depression or anxiety, 2) hipeaktivitas because selevan noradrenergic system caused in some patients with depression and in some patients with panic disorder, 3) the drug is useful serogernik in menobati depression and anxiety disorders, 4) symptoms of anxiety and depression are genetically related to some families.



Symptoms

The symptoms of this disorder is shown with both symptoms of anxiety or depression.



Medical

Psychotherapy on patients can be therapy or cognitive behavior modification. Farmakoterapi may include antiansietas antidepressant drugs or both. Among ansiolitik drugs, the use may be indicated because triazolobenzodiazepin effectiveness of these drugs in treating depression with anxiety. A drug that affects the receptor serotim like buspiron, may be indicated. Among the antidepressants, antidepressants serotonergik perhaps the most effective.

4 Step Eliminate Cellulite

Cellulite looks like an orange skin that is generally found in the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. Cellulite Solutions in the book, its author Helen Foster says that diet is one solution to 'fight' cellulite. That means, by adjusting the diet, you can fight excess fluid, fat, and free radicals. If the cancer can be prevented only by observing the intake of food (the research shows about 40% of cancer can be prevented by adjusting the diet), then why cellulite is not? Follow these steps and note the change in appearance on the thighs, abdomen, and buttocks.



Step 1

REDUCE weight



The first step you need to do, of course, to gurangi excess body weight. Doctor Fiastuti Witjaksono, MSc. the SEAMEO-TROPMED FKUI first suggested - first to calculate the ideal weight according to the formula Body Mass Index (BMI), the 'weight' (BB) in kg divided 'height' in square meters. For example, your body weight 48 kg, height 160 cm. Thus, BMI = 48: (1.6) 2 = 48: 2.56 = 18.75. Then, match the table below.



Lack of weight <18.5

Normal 18.5 -22.9

Overweight 23 to 24.9

1 Obesity levels from 25 to 29.9

Obesity level 2> = 30



Besides measuring waist circumference. For women, the limit is below 80 cm. After that, match with your activity level according to the daily chart below to determine caloric needs banan.



Fat 25 cal / BB ideally 30 cal / 35 cal ideal BB / BB ideal

Normal 30 cal / BB Ideal 35 cal / BB ideally 40 cal / BB idea

Skinny 35 cal / 40 cal ideal BB / BB ideally 40-50 cal / BB ideal



If you experience problems overweight or confused how to 'translate' the calorie count of inmates in the menu, consult to a specialist in nutrition to obtain a clear explanation.

Step 2

AVOID THESE FOODS



1. TOO MUCH FOOD contain sugar.



Automatic high-calorie or fat. As information, after consuming 300 kcal of sugar, the amount of free radicals in the body will increase 140%. Sugar makes collagen fibers in artery or blood vessel hardening. As a result, circulation slows.



2. Saturated fats and trans fats.



In an instant, these two types of fat can double the amount of free radicals. Saturated fat is commonly found in animal products, such as meat, butter, and full-fat dairy products. While trans fat in margarine. Limit the number below 30% of daily energy intake. For saturated fat, no more than 10%.



3. Caffeine



In small amounts, it will facilitate the circulation and metabolism. Limit only one cup of coffee or tea every three hours and not more than two or three cups a day.



4. Refined carbohydrates.



Contained in the white sugar, rice, pasta, or white bread. Refined carbohydrates makes the body suddenly got a flood of glucose. Body trying to balance it with the release of insulin, which makes glucose stored as fat. This is what fat reproduce. Begin eating complex carbohydrates such as wholemeal bread, bran-based cereals, or wholemeal wheat-free pasta.



5. TOO MUCH FOOD saline.



As a result, the body will eliminate excess salt to retain fluid in the body. The result is cellulite. World Health Organization (World Health Organization (WHO) recommends salt consumption of no more than 5 grams per day.



Step 3

'NEXT FOOD Approach'

1. Beans and peas.



Rich in fiber and contain few nutrients. For example, potassium, which helps overcome the problem of excess fluid, protein, and calcium.



2. Nuts.



For example, peanuts, cashews, almonds, and Brazil nuts. High-protein, vitamin E, which can help preserve the circulation, and fatty acid monounsaturated fat helps the body burn.



3. Oat cereals.



Content of antioxidants and fiber is good for burning fat and make you berenerji throughout the day.



4. Avocado.



This fruit is high calorie. However, essential fatty acids are good for skin health. Also contains vitamin E and beta-sitosterol, fiber, which helps overcome the problem of cholesterol.



5. Bananas.



Contains potassium and vitamin B6, which is useful for overcoming problems in the body of excess fluids.



6. Pineapple.



Have anti-inflammatory benefits and help repair damaged collagen fibers. In addition, also contain vitamin C.



7. Pears.



Useful as detoxification, pears contain iodine (minerals that help to stimulate a slow metabolism), fiber, and potassium.



8. Watermelon.



Contains lycopene (a type of antioxidant), potassium, and fiber digestion facilitate useful.



9. Citrus fruits.



For example, sweet orange, lemon, or grapefruit. A medium orange has 80 mg of vitamin C (twice the recommended intake), which is useful for forming collagen fibers. Methoxyhted also contains bioflavonoids, which allows smooth circulation and strengthen capillaries.



10. Asparagus.



Strengthens veins and capillaries and helps control blood pressure. Also contains glutathione, which are detoxification enzymes and free radical fighter.



11. Red onion and garlic.



These herbs easily included in every dish. Contents include sulfur (to help overcome the ill effects of exposure to free radicals), vitamin C and E.



12. Broccoli.



Contains alpha lipoic acid (prevents hardening of collagen), selenium (vitamin C to maximize employment, E, and beta carotene), and calcium.



13. Low-fat beef.



Not always animal products should be shunned. Choose low-fat. Beef contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). whose function is to burn fat. Iron also keep you berenerji, especially for sports.



14. Chicken.



One of the best sources of protein, as long as you do not eat the skin. Also contains iron and vitamin B complex.



15. Fish.



Types of fish such as salmon, tuna, or mackerel contain essential fatty acids and prostaglandins (help expedite circulation).



16. Eggs.



In the body, will form a sulfur-based components that help the detoxification process and reduce the amount of free radicals.



17. Semi-skimmed milk and low-fat cheese.



Rich in calcium and CLA to assist the process of fat burning and muscle formation.



Step 4

JOIN 'SCHEDULE' EAT THIS

1. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day.



One serving is equivalent to one slice (250 g) large fruit such as watermelon, one medium fruit such as apples or oranges, or two tablespoons of vegetables. In order not to get bored, try to vary the cooking methods, such as boiled, steamed, or stir-fry. For fruit, you can also consume them as a salad.



2. Eating some types of protein sources, at least three times a day.



Help stabilize blood sugar levels longer than if you just mertg-carbohydrate consumption. Making you avoid sweet food cravings. Choose low-fat, such as skinless chicken, fish, Low-fat dairy products, beans, or red meat fat was removed.



3. Eat five or six times a day.



Eat three meals a day of it will cause psychological hunger. Better you eat in a frequency more often, but with smaller portions. If you still feel hungry afterwards, remember that you will eat two hours later.



4. Drink lots of caffeine-free drinks.



Every day, drink eight glasses of water or a liter of water. May also try some herbal tea.

People rarely Drinking Alcohol Even More Depression

Norway, Who says free of alcohol can make a person more healthy and happy? The proof, researchers from Norway to find those who rarely consume alcohol even more depressed.



The fact the opposite was found by the penelti from the University of Bergen, Norway. As quoted in Time, Thursday (8/10/2009), they say that people who had never consumed alcohol at risk of depression and anxiety being greater than those who used alcohol regularly mengonsumi.



In the Journal of Addiction, is mentioned as many as 38,000 people in Norway following the study. The study, led by Jens Christoffer Skogen was doing a survey to determine the intensity of alcohol consumption of participants in recent weeks. The researchers also asked a few things that can indicate whether a person is depressed or not.



The result was quite surprising. At the top, the researchers found those easily depressed was never or rarely consumed alcohol. While the percentage of participants who consume alcohol frequently depressed but only about 5 of just 100 people, a very small amount.



Some participants have abstained but the answer is known also in higher levels of depression. It turned out after investigation, the group is the people who have chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. They assume that by avoiding alcohol they will be healthier.



But the reality is they are actually more depressed. In contrast to the group, the other abstentions (those with chronic illness but rather to consume alcohol) instead of depression less is only about 14 percent. That means they are happier lives by consuming alcohol.



Although many possibilities that could happen, like maybe a chronic disease who did not consume alcohol to depression because they do not have friends to share, feel alone and melancholy nature than those who have the disease but rather to consume alcohol.



From the survey results were known alcohol is useful in relieving depression. Previous studies conducted by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles also show that alcohol is useful for protecting brain damage due to accidents.



The ability of alcohol can lower body temperature, slow death of the body cells and brain and prevent swelling and bleeding may explain why people who drink alcohol more often less depressed.



However, this study does not necessarily recommend someone to consume alcohol to avoid a depression, but researchers only want to know why it happened. Alcohol is recognized as a substance which has the advantage, but it seems more losses. There are many ways to get rid of depression such as exercise, getting enough sleep, consumption of nutritious foods and share problems with others.

Yoga Can Help People with hyperthyroidism

Movement Ustrasana (dok.Yogamary)

Jakarta, the latest news for fans of yoga. In addition to calming the mind, eliminate stress and increase concentration of yoga now also be used as a treatment for hyperthyroid disease (the production of excessive thyroid hormone).

Actually, yoga can be used to stimulate the thyroid gland, pineal, pituitary and adrenal glands. The benefit is by doing yoga can help loosen and stretch the muscles in the neck and strengthens the nervous system.

Thyroid gland itself is responsible for weight and youthful appearance of a person. Yoga is done for patients with hyperthyroidism useful in stimulating the thyroid gland to function efficiently as possible. One of the movements in yoga can help people with hyperthyroidism is' Ustrasana "or collectively, the camel position, as quoted from Howtogetridofstuff, Saturday (10/10/2009).

This movement is kneeling at a distance knees shoulder width is set. Place your palms on your lower back. Palm of the hand and then pushed back to the front. Chest facing up and the neck stretched backward. Hold for 5 seconds. Exhale, and do this movement as much as 2 sets.

In addition to these yoga movements, hyperthyroid patients can do exercises like sit on your heels and put her hands behind her held. Take a deep breath in and then released while the head is moved to the rear.

At the same time lift the arm back and breathe normally. Lower the hand slowly and exhale while returning to sit up straight. Repeat this 3 to 4 times a day.

In addition to these movements, should also avoid things that can trigger increased thyroid hormones such as not smoking and consuming alcohol, avoid caffeine, avoid foods made by using various processes such as pasta or white bread and cut the fatty foods.

Hyperthyroidism is a disease that is not fun. But by taking simple steps, you can effectively cure the thyroid gland is too active.

Weight Loss Secrets of Success Drastic Down

Confused determine the pace of the most effective diet to lose weight? Perhaps steps undertaken Tracie Creasy, a woman from Virginia who managed to lose weight 57 pounds in just 2 years can be an example.



Tracie Creasy (30 years) came out of his weight problems that interfere when he is not fit and wear jeans. From there he was thinking, what if her weight continued to increase and no longer fit the clothes on his body?



Finally in August 2006, he intended to carry out a mission to lose weight. Every day, the one thing that always comes to mind Tracie is how to lose weight. Tracie decided to do an all-out diet, but naturally.



Tracie originally chose to run a 3-step mission, namely to reduce food portions, reducing the fast food and soda. But he was not satisfied with the results of these diets. Finally Tracie also add another step followed by water aerobics, walking, cycling continued to reduce food portions and soda.







After trying desperately to carry out all his efforts, in the year 2008 as a result Tracie managed to lose weight as much as 57 kg of weight before reaching 133 kg. Now Tracie weight is 76 kg.



Losing weight drastically Tracie was surprising because experts say that the average person can generally only lose 2 kg of weight per month.



Here is a success and the steps undertaken Tracie diet for 2 years, as quoted from the Health, Friday (9/10/2009).



November 2006: Implementing a diet (do not drink soda, fast food and eat in small portions)

December 2006: Diet food and water aerobics classes (successfully dropped 10 pounds)

September 2007: Diet food, water aerobics and stay active to walk 5 km every day.

December 2007: Forward the diet, aerobics, walking and cycling activities increase.

July 2008: Achieving ideal body weight (57 kg made it down).



Because of his success to lose weight, Tracie is now appointed to be a fitness instructor and helping women who want to get the ideal body weight. If Tracie could do that, all the obese people should be able to imitate any Tracie efforts and intentions as long as there is willpower.

Brain Gymnastics Children Overcome Trauma Victims

Gymnastics brain or brain gym that is known for can only help improve the intelligence of a child's brain, it can also help overcome the child traumatized by natural disasters.

Natural disasters like the tsunami happens or earthquake, could cause a deep trauma for the children. Trauma can be caused by the terrible experience of going through or lose their parents and where he lived.

"Exercise can help brain trauma by doing relaxation, stress or fear out there in the child and increasing the confidence and spirit of children," said Tri Gunadi OT, S. Psi in talk show The Brain Gym Movement For Children's Intelligence STIKOM LSPR, Jakarta, Saturday (3/10/2009).

Tri Gunadi added prior to the brain gym, trainer to find out in advance the level of child trauma. Does trauma mild, moderate or severe. After that the movement can be determined what should be done to help children separated from a sense of trauma.

"We've done this at the time of the tsunami disaster in Aceh, with the assistance of the medical team, therapists, psychologists and trainers brain gymnastics. We do it every day for 2 weeks and the results obtained is very good," said visiting professor of clinical child professions Faculty of Psychology UI .

The time needed to deal with depending on how high the level of trauma experienced by the child. Usually the movement needed by disaster victims are children gymnastic movements that can improve self-motivation or enthusiasm.

Movement such as Thinking Cap (ears) that functions to deliver a sense of comfort to the center of the ear. The movement to make children become able to sit quietly and concentrate on the stable center of balance. Balance and movement Button (balanced key) that activates brain function and focus, make decisions, concentrate and associative thinking.

"To help young victims of natural disasters, we usually come when the child's condition was good in the sense of injury or injuries are treated by a doctor," said a member of the UI psycholocigal this crisis.

Solution for Child Obesity

Obesity is happening to children today has become a scourge to society. It is estimated that by 2020, children were obese at age 7 years to 15 years reached 65 percent. Do not allow children to excess weight quickly find a solution.

Not that children eat less direct, ask for more movement and physical activity becomes more effective than just cutting his food ration. Do not despair handle child obesity because it for the future of health.

Many things that also affect a child grow up to be obese. The factors that influence it is a mistake in choosing food for children's consumption because it contains high trans fats, lack of physical activity, parents who have excess weight and the genetic factors that influence.

"Child obesity is said if you lose weight 40 percent higher than the ideal weight and overweight if their weight is higher than 20 percent of ideal body weight," said Dr. Angela C Ardhianie, in the Mom's Club Childhood Obesity, in Miniapolis, Plaza Indonesia, Friday (2/10/2009).

Angela added if a child is born with weight above the average, the percentage of the obese is 45 percent or even well into adulthood obesity. Depending on how the handling since the age of the children.

"If less physical activity and eating are not controlled, such as only watch TV or play games only a child could be obese, even when birth weight is not excessive," said a doctor who practiced in the Healthy Choice Wellness Center.

In addition to physical activity, food very influential factor. Currently people tend to want things that are practical, so often eat fast food and instant. These foods usually contain trans fats (trans fat) is high and it can cause a person to experience obesity.

Trans fat causes obesity but can also bind minerals consumed by the child, so that obese children often have mineral deficiencies in the body.

"And for the body fat intake per day is only just 3 grams, while the fast food per serving contains 3 grams of fat," said the doctor graduated from Indonesian Christian University in 1998.

Obesity can cause problems for the child such as lower self-confidence, triggering diabetes, liver problems, respiratory disorders and sleep disorders and may have cholesterol and high blood pressure. While the social problems arising is to lower self-esteem, so ridicule, can trigger depression and anorexia and bulimia problem.

Angela provides solutions that can be done to deal with children who are obese, namely:

1. Adjust your child's diet with the recommended food pyramid.
2. Make sure children eat breakfast with correct and try each containing fruit and breakfast would be great if juiced.
3. Vary the types of food.
4. Familiarize children eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
5. Avoid fried foods, better baked or boiled foods.
6. Limit the use of sugar.
7. Consider serving snacks to children, if you can replace a child with fruit snacks.
8. Familiarize children to exercise or can also diligently walking.
9. Careful in reading food labels, because many producers of food fat-free writing and writing with the other terms that are not understood by common people.

Hepatitis C Strike Public EmployeesMan

Surveys by the Department of Health of Indonesia said that more private sector employees disease hepatitis C rather than civil servants. The disease is fatal liver infection and symptoms are not even that much more experienced men than women.

This was stated by Dr. Andi Muhaidin, Sepimkesma Director of Disease Control and Environmental Health (PP & PL) in the Seminar Problems in Indonesia Hepatitis C held at the Hotel Gran Melia, Jakarta, Tuesday (29/9/2009). On that occasion also conducted the handover data collection program of the National Hepatitis C PT Roche Indonesia to the Ministry of Health Indonesia.

"I do not know why it happened, but the results of our survey in the field based on professional categories show like that," said Andi. Responding to data released by the Ministry of Health, Chief Researcher Heart Association Indonesia (PPHI), Dr. Superior Budihusodo, SpPD-KGEH can not yet fully explain these facts.

"That's discoveries in the field, I also do not know why because there are no studies that explain it. But private sector employees who are infected also depends on profession. Professions such as doctors, nurses, medical workers and those who are often associated with blood transfusion are most at risk of infection viral hepatitis C. They are all his most private sector employees, so a higher prevalence than public servants, "explained Superior.

Number of private sector employees more than any civil servant may be able to explain the facts in the field. "But definitely, the prevalence of hepatitis C was high into the population we are at risk," said Superior.

Other risks that should be aware of the male group. According to MOH data, the risk of hepatitis C in men was 83 percent, while women only about 17 percent.

"Up until now could not explain why, but probably because men are relatively more 'active' or 'pocket' anywhere. But it is clear that the risk of contracting the higher man. She was lucky to get a little but a lot is better. If a man , many of which hit hard but its recovery. So that was lucky woman, "said Superior.

Hepatitis C is one type of viral infection of the liver resulting in inflammation and liver damage if it is severe and can lead to liver damage, cirrhosis (hardening) the liver, liver cancer and death.

Usually the disease around age 20 to 30 years. But because this disease does not address the physical symptoms, so most people do not realize he hit Hepatitis C. Suddenly, after the doctor had checked into a chronic condition, acute and even cirrhosis. If it's so life expectancy is usually less than 1 year.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 170 million people infected with hepatitis C virus (VHC). Compared to European countries, Africa and America, countries in Southeast Asia are infected more is about 32.3 percent of the total world population.

In Indonesia alone there are an estimated 7 million people who suffer from this virus, but until now there has been no vaccine that can prevent virus transmission because of the nature mutate very easily.

No Need to Worry, No H1N1 virus could mutate

The researchers who made H1N1 vaccines could be relieved that the virus becomes a pandemic it could not prove the virus mutate into another type such as that previously had rumored.

Although the H1N1 virus has spread across nearly 50 countries around the world, but most cases are still in the mild or moderate degree, even almost the same as the common cold. But not a bit too must be treated in hospital.

The good news is that H1N1 viruses mentioned could mutate and turn into a new type of virus was not proven. Genetic test results prove that there is no any changes to the virus. Vaccine tested in October next plan was considered to be appropriate and may prevent the development of the virus.

"That means a vaccine that has been successful we will be very suitable production and there should be no more changes that can immediately stop its spread," said Dr. Thomas R. Frieden from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as quoted by AP, on Monday (28/9/2009).

Frieden warned, before the vaccine was issued in October next, people are supposed to keep washing hands, covering mouth when you cough or sneeze and stay home if you feel sick.

Children and pregnant women are the group most at risk of H1N1 that are preferred in the provision of vaccines. Another group that should be prioritized are those who have heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems and other medical personnel who deal with sick people.

To obtain the vaccine for children, the plan will be made vaccine clinic at each school. But even though health workers suggest the importance of vaccines for children, but according to a survey conducted CS Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health of 1678 parents, only about 40 percent of it going to give vaccines to children.

As many as 46 percent of parents who are not too interested in providing vaccines for children say that they are not too worried that her son would be affected by H1N1 virus, while 20 percent believe that the virus is not too serious.

"It signifies the awareness of parents on the importance of H1N1 vaccine is still very low compared with the common cold. This perception must be changed because even if the H1N1 virus is not fierce as the H5N1 virus (bird flu) but still need to be anticipated," said Dr. Matthew Davis, a professor of Pediatrics and internal medicine in the Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit at the University of Michigan Medical School.

Previously, researchers in the United States also noted that the new H1N1 virus appears not competitive with seasonal flu, which can not mix with other flu viruses that circulate into

Sleep, Drugs for Influenza

When exposed to cold, flu drugs are consumption and vitamin C is the first thing that occurred to someone. But you know, the most effective drugs to prevent and treat flu turned out to be sleeping enough.

A study has shown that those who sleep more easily with the flu, the researchers speculate that it is the accumulation of the lack of sleep. Insufficient sleep causes the body's immune system and the virus was less easy to enter.

In a study recently that found in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers conducted a study of 153 men and women for 2 weeks. Researchers checked the quality and quantity of respondents each day. Every 5 days, researchers in the room of respondents quarantine influenza virus.

Respondents who slept with a number of hours less than 7 or 8 hours a day were 3 times more frequent colds than those who slept an average of 8 hours a day.

Sleep and the immune system are closely linked. Less rest body will not have a good immune system because it was not given a chance to rest and produce defense cells that function against the virus.

Previous researchers also found that mammalian sleep was enough to produce levels of white blood cells that function to fight disease. White blood cells will increase, but not with red blood cells.

"The species with sufficient sleep duration would increase the immune system and body will be well protected," said researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, was quoted as saying by the New York Times, Friday (25/9/2009).

Enough sleep was not only prevent someone from influenza disease, but also can treat it. If exposed to influenza, the system is disturbed metabolism, therefore the body needs to adapt again, and enough sleep can overcome this.

From now on, do not Sepelekan sleep problems and set your bedtime so your body always fit and able to work a maximum.

Preventing AIDS Vaccine Found

Bangkok, society might be a little berlega heart, because researchers have discovered a vaccine that can prevent a person infected with HIV to 31.2 percent. However, this vaccine can only prevent people infected, but can not treat people who are already infected.

The success of AIDS vaccine researchers made was announced in Bangkok on September 24, 2009. The vaccine is derived from the 2 previous vaccine failure and can protect people from AIDS infection for 31.2 percent. Currently being debated how to conduct testing with a limited number of vaccines that are owned and looking for ways to make better vaccines until keberhasilnnya reach a maximum 100 percent.

"The results of this research is a very important step to developing AIDS vaccines and was the first time in the world we have found a vaccine that can prevent HIV infection," says Thai Health Minister Withaya Kaewparadai, as quoted by Reuters on Friday (25/9/2009 ).

This vaccine is a combination of the vaccine Sanofi-Pasteur's ALVAC Canary pox / HIV and HIV vaccine failed AIDSVAX made by the company in San Francisco called VaxGen and is now owned by a nonprofit organization Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases. This experiment the U.S. government sponsored and conducted by the Thai public health ministry. This vaccine can reduce the risk of infection to 31.2 percent at 16,402 volunteers for 3 years.

The AIDS virus has infected about 33 million people worldwide and has killed 25 million people identified in the year since the 1980s. This affects the immune cells called T-cells. This discovery has instilled new hope in the field of HIV vaccine research and promised that an HIV vaccine is safe and very effective will be available for the entire population of the world most in need.

To be able to make AIDS vaccines required in-depth analysis and Dr. Donald Francis of Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases, adding that the company has limited the amount of remaining vaccine to test and make more vaccine.

Successfully created a vaccine that could help prevent HIV infection but could not do anything to reduce the virus already in the person's body. In addition to immune system response can be generated to protect anyone. In this study the vaccine is formulated specifically to work against two subtypes of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clade E, which is circulating in Thailand and Southeast Asia and the clade B circulating in the United States and Europe. The volunteers receive injections six times for more than 6 months with four shots and two ALVAC injections AIDSVAX. ALVAX is genetically engineered canarypox virus that has been incorporated into synthetic versions of three HIV genes, while AIDSVAX made using two versions of one HIV gene, one of subtype B and one from subtype E.

When Coughing bend Stamina

Coughing is the body mechanism is very important to expedite the throat and respiratory tract. However, if the cough occurs continuously so that means there is a problem or a disease of the body.

Coughing is usually divided into two types namely, dry cough and productive cough or cough with phlegm. Both types can occur in acute or chronic. Acute cough that occurs suddenly and will disappear in 2 to 3 weeks. While chronic btuk can survive more than 3 weeks.

Apart from upper respiratory tract infections such as flu and colds, cough can be caused by several things such as:

1. Allergies or asthma
2. Lung infections such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis
3. Diseases of lung damage such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis
4. Sinusitis
5. Active or passive smokers
6. Air pollution


Here are some tips to relieve cough:

1. Use candy lozenges to relieve a dry cough and scratchy
2. Steam baths can help relieve a dry cough because the steam will increase the moisture in the respiratory tract
3. Drink plenty of water to thin the mucus so that could be issued
4. Do not smoke or be around smokers
5. If the cough is caused by an allergic air then go into the house, close the doors and windows. Use the air conditioner (AC) if possible, do not use the fan that pulled air into the. Shower and change clothes after the outside
6. If the cough is coming from other allergies, try to keep the source of allergies


Although cough is very annoying, but the cough is a way the body to heal itself. The existence of a cough is your body tells us that there is something wrong happens in the body. Therefore, the treatment of cough is intended to relieve the symptoms rather than cure the disease that caused it.

Often times when someone coughs he then took antibiotics as a drug. And if the cough is caused by a viral infection such as flu and colds, the use of antibiotics has become inappropriate. This is because antibiotics can not be used to kill viruses. Antibiotics also will not help treat when coughing due to allergies.

Perfume Could Treat AIDS Patients?

Kazakhstan, Whether true or not, a researcher from Kazakhstan claimed could cure AIDS using perfume. Perfume that can be estimated that the drug would have a very expensive price.

Until now there has never been a drug that could actually cure people with AIDS. Although the medical and science is now developing an HIV vaccine for the disease AIDS, but it is still in development stage.

Since AIDS was becoming a pandemic in the early 1980s, the global is more than 25 million people died of the virus. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are currently 33 million people who are already infected.

However Beime Larzjaibaeva convinced that his invention could work and is a miracle. "This perfume could be very costly later on," he said as quoted Larzjaibaeva from Austriantimes, Thursday (17/9/2009).

To the media in his town, saying that with Larzjaibaeva inject 'perfume' in people with AIDS, he could treat immune system disorders due to AIDS. But no one knows the exact composition or the content of what is in the perfume that is claimed to cure AIDS.

AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is a disease caused as a result berkembangbiaknya HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) in the human body.

HIV attacks white blood cells (CD4 cells) and cause damage to the immune system. The loss or reduction in body resistance to make the person very easily infected by various diseases, including even minor ailments.

Larzjaibaeva is a scientist from Kazakhstan who was ousted from the community of researchers in the country. Whether because of his discovery that sound crazy or what.

Even a medic who handle cases of AIDS said that the ideas and actions are illegal Larzjaibaeva. "It's very illegal. Inject perfume into the human blood can be very dangerous. Not only HIV patients, but also a healthy person," said Dr. Kozhahmet Mahirov, head of Kazakhstan's Center Against AIDS.

But if it is true there is a perfume that can cure AIDS, would be very much demand.

Phone Triggering Cancer Still Doubtful

After earlier researchers prove that mobile phones cause brain tumors and various other cancers, other researchers are now even questioning the study and said that final conclusions can yet be drawn from the study. The controversy continues to unfold.

Dr. John Bucher of the National Toxicology Program at the National Institutes of Health recognizes the relationship between cell phone radiation and cancer, but he did not fully agree with the final conclusions of the study which states that radiation is a cause of cancer.

Recommendations offered in previous studies is to reduce the use of mobile phones, keep him away from the body and not give it to the children. "The kids have a structure and configuration of the brain that is more easily accessible and vulnerable radiation," Bucher said as reported by CNN, Wednesday (16/9/2009).

According to Drs. Siegal Sadetzki of Tel Aviv University, concluded at the end of the previous studies have not exactly. "What the study has examined how often cell phone use causes cancer, which part of the brain damaged by radiation, and evidence of tumor in the salivary glands? I do not think there is," said Sadetzki.

But until there is research that really prove the radiation dose that causes cancer, said Sadetzki community must remain vigilant, especially the children. "The problem is not whether we should or should not use the phone, but how to use your phone safely," said Sadetzki.

Mencuatnya back issues of the health hazards of mobile phones makes Dr. Devra Davis, director of the Center for Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute to challenge the U.S. government and other researchers to prove the truth so that people do not fret.

According to Davis, during this study is less a concern other researchers because it requires a very long time, at least two decades. Davis also called for new standards for safe radiation dose for the body as well as more funding for research.

"I do not feel scared, but I was concerned, because the world is changing very rapidly and we must be able to keep up with knowing what is good and what is bad," said Davis.

Patrick Swayze died after Pancreatic Cancer

Los Angeles, Pancreatic cancer claimed the lives of celebrities again. Two years ago Luciano Pavarotti died of this disease and now the actor Patrick Swayze died after failing to fight pancreatic cancer at the age of 57 years.

"Patrick Swayze died peacefully today with family at his side after fighting his pain for 20 months," said Patrick spokesman was quoted by People, Tuesday (15/9/2009).

Stars 'Ghost' and 'Dirty Dancing' was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer since January 2008. Broadway dancers had to fight with various drugs.

Diseased not make Patrick lost his spirit. He startled Hollywood because it starred in a TV series about a detective called 'The Beast'. The show aired earlier this year.

Texan actor's departure had left his beloved wife, Lisa Niemi who has married for 32 years. Since the beginning of the year that Patrick may recover from this cancer difficult. But he refused to stop fighting with his wife. Goodbye Patrick Swayze.

Pancreatic cancer is known in medicine as a cancer that is malignant and the patients rarely recover. Besides Patrick, celebrities who died of pancreatic cancer is Luciano Pavarotti, the Italian seriosa singer who died at the age of 72 years on September 6, 2007.

The National Cancer Institute noted only 19% cases of pancreatic cancer that can be saved the rest is difficult to fight this cancer within a year after being diagnosed. The spread of pancreatic cancer through the lymph nodes. Pancreas in the body produces many digestive enzymes and some hormones.

Initial attack if exposed to this disease usually abdominal pain and the pain spread to his back, weight down, often a high fever, loss of appetite and continued to feel sick. The cause of pancreatic cancer is unknown but certainly not a healthy lifestyle is the trigger as smoking, drinking alcohol and obesity. Pancreatic cancer occurs more in people aged over 45 years.

Simply Prevent Diabetes

Disease Diabetes mellitus (DM) or who is often referred to as diabetes, is one of several metabolic disease prevalence was increasing every year. But actually you can prevent this disease easily.

Prevention of DM is not difficult and only had to keep a balance diet (avoiding foods high in fat and high-carbohydrate foods) and exercising regularly.

Poor eating habits such as excessive consumption of sugar, junk food into a trigger emergence of DM. Okay to eat these foods every day but need not. Lazy sports can also be a trigger especially if you love to eat well but lazy to move.

But that does not mean the disease can be underestimated, because anyone can be affected by this disease. And if someone has diabetes, then the rest of his life he will be very dependent on drugs and of course must always keep food intake and lifestyle.

There are two common types of DM occurred in Indonesia, the first is the DM who depend on insulin (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus), caused by Langerhans beta cell destruction due to auto immune process (unknown reason) so that there is a shortage of insulin in the body. This type of diabetes can be inflicted on children and adults.

The second type of DM is the DM that is not dependent on insulin (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) due to the relative failure of Langerhans beta cells resulting in insulin resistance (decreased insulin sensitivity).

The exact cause of this disease is unknown but suspected one of them due to obesity (overweight). Diabetes mellitus (DM) which arise as a result of this obesity usually happens in old age or over 40 years.

Perform diagnosis in DM patients is not hard, among other complaints of frequent urination (polyuria), especially at night, often feel thirsty (polydipsi), often felt hungry (polyfagi), body care and our weakness is the way to know if someone is exposed to DM or not. Especially when the blood sugar tests showed that the number exceeds 200 mg / dl, the person is already suffering from DM guaranteed.

Treatment of the DM disease was not arbitrary. Based on the results of laboratory tests of blood sugar, when blood sugar levels close to normal, your doctor will recommend a low-calorie diet first and regular exercise. But if not also decrease blood sugar levels, your doctor will usually give an oral anti-diabetes drugs (OAD).

Loss of Central Vision

Eye vision problems are manifold ranging from cataracts, presbyopia, dry eye, glaucoma, retinopathy until the loss of central vision. Reduced vision mostly due to aging.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) or makuler decline associated with age is a degenerative disease of the retina that can cause loss of central vision.

Macular degeneration is making eyes can not see very well. These conditions are a major cause of severe vision loss in people over the age of 65 years some even mentioned already begun at the age of 50 years and over.

AMD may begin with a disturbed central vision, especially while reading. Over time, will experience a change when he saw the object. For example, the line should show a straight line instead look crooked and then the center of vision will blur or dark.

The loss of vision tends to be the focus of the eye, there was little by little and can not be corrected with glasses. Therefore, people who have AMD, probably can not recognize faces or read the letter with a small print. Even so, they can still move freely.

Research shows that some health supplements can help slow the progression of disease AMD. Supplements are intended, including vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, zinc and copper.

Now the food supply has many useful supplement to slow the fading process of vision, vision of them is Bio Gold. Simply by consuming 1 (one capsule) per day was able to provide for the necessary intake of carotenoids to protect the eyes from UV dangers.

Bananas, a million benefits

Ever imagine what it feels like to be William's brothers, title holder of the world women tennis match? In addition to the qualified skills, of course, the prima stamina is the key for them to stay ahead in the field. Imagine! Sometimes Williams sisters have played for more than 6 hours to win the game!

If you carefully notice, that nutrient intake most favorite tennis athlete is bananas! Yes, bananas became the savior for them. Banana mempu easily absorbed by the body and restore their peak energy.

In general, the nutrients contained in each ripe bananas are as follows: calories 99 calories, 1.2 grams protein, 0.2 fat grams, carbohydrates 25.8 milligrams (mg), 0.7 grams fiber, 8 mg calcium , phosphorus 28 mg, 0.5 mg iron, 44 RE vitamin A, 0.08 mg vitamin B, vitamin C 3 mg and 72 grams of water.

Ingredients bananas very much, consisting of minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, fat, etc., so that if people only ate bananas alone, has provided for a minimum
nutrients.

Select the Best Qualified Bananas!
Choose ripe bananas, whose skin is yellowish green with brown or yellow spots, because it would be easy to digest, and fruit sugar naturally converted into glucose quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, raw banana would be difficult to digest.

Various Benefits of Bananas

Power Source Power
Bananas can easily digested, the sugar found in fruit is converted into a good source of energy quickly, and that's good in the formation of the body, to work the muscles, and very good to relieve fatigue.

Benefits for You and Your Baby
Bananas are also recommended for pregnant women consumed because they contain folic acid, which is easily absorbed through the womb fetus. However, do not be too much, because one banana contains about 85-100 calories.

Benefits to Patients with Anemia
Two bananas are eaten by anemia patients each day is enough, because it contains Fe (iron) high.

Benefits for Colon and Stomach Illness
Banana milk mixed with liquid (or put in a glass of liquid milk) can serve as a remedy in cases of intestinal disease. It can also be recommended for patients with abdominal pain and Cholik to neutralize stomach acidity.

A banana served as a defense against inflammation because vitamin C can be quickly processed. He transforms into a dangerous bacillus bacillus friendly. Thus, both will be saved.

Mashed banana or banana cream (such as for baby food), can be consumed by patients suffering from diarrhea.

Benefits for People with Lever
Patients with liver disease consume bananas good two plus one tablespoon of honey, will increase appetite and create a strong.

Benefit for Burn Injuries
Banana leaves can be used for the treatment of burned skin dioles way, a mixture of banana leaf ash plus coconut oil has a cooling influence of the skin.

Benefits for Diabetes
In the Gorontalo (North Sulawesi), type of banana banana goroho local characteristic, is the extra food / essential for those who suffer from diabetes / diabetes mellitus, especially bananas goroho immature, then steamed and mixed with grated young coconut.

Banana and Beauty
Banana porridge mixed with a little milk and honey, dabbed at his face on a regular basis every day for 30-40 minutes. Rinse with warm water then rinse with cold water or ice, repeated for 15 days, will produce an amazing effect on the skin.

Bananas for Body Weight Set
Bananas also have a role in weight loss as well as to raise the weight. Has proved a person lose weight by dieting 4 (four) and bananas 4 (four) cups of non fat milk or fresh milk per day at least 3 days a week, the number of calories in 1250 only and the menu is healthy.

In addition, these diets do not make skin greasy and clean. On the other hand, consume a glass of banana milk shake mixed with honey, fruits, nuts, and mango after dinner, would raise the weight.

Other Benefits
In "Medicinal Uses of Bananas" (www.banana.com, 2002) mentions, that the banana has a benefit in the treatment of anemia, lowered blood pressure, the energy to think, are rich in fiber to help your diet, banana peel can be used as an anti-mosquito cream, help nervous system, can help smokers to eliminate the influence of nicotine, stress, prevent stroke, body temperature control, especially for pregnant women, neutralize stomach acidity, and so on.

Banana plants genetically to produce cheaper vaccines and as an alternative for the defense of children from disease. Researchers are trying from bananas to produce antigens for Hepatitis B. The virus coating If the Hepatitis B vaccine is successful will be very cheap.

Other researchers to develop a banana that can help in the fight against measles / chicken pox, jaundice, polio, and diphtheria. Currently, researchers have tried to volunteer, where 10 percent are shown the blood pressure down by eating two bananas a day.