Minggu, 26 Februari 2012

Immunisation myths

The following myths and facts about immunization

1. Immunizations can cause disease would be prevented.
Fact: It is impossible child from disease germs

a weakened or dead.
2. If all the other children are immunized, automatic children not immunized will be protected.
The fact is: if one child did not receive immunization, there are likely many other children, too, eventually spreading the disease without being able to overcome.
3. Immunisation is not 100 percent effective, so in vain to give immunizations.
Fact: in the medical world, things rarely work 100 percent. However, technological developments have prompted the current immunization rates reaching up to 85-99 percent.
4. The reaction may be hurting the child immunization.
Fact: It is usually a reaction that appears to be mild, such as fever, redness pain injected just at the place, until the rash is mild. Infrequent seizures or severe allergic reactions.
5. Provided the child healthy, active, and eat nutritious food, children do not require immunization.
Fact: the vaccination is given so that children stay healthy, not make the child healthy. The goal is to protect children from disease.
6. If the child is not 100 percent healthy, the vaccine should not be given.
Fact: It turns out in the body that even mild infection, the vaccine can still work.
7. At the vaccination series, if one was late to be given, must be started again from scratch.
Fact: this is not true. Deuteronomy or booster can still be given from the late given alone, not from the beginning.
8. Autism is caused by the MMR immunization.
Fact: already there are 17 research projects carried out did not prove this relationship. Even the research that says that relationship turned out to be engineered, and the lead researcher, Dr. Wakefield, investigated by the British Board of Physicians.

Minggu, 19 Februari 2012

against Anemia

Beware if often sleepy, tired, lethargic, tired, and dispirited during the activity. Could be you got the alias deficiency anemia blood volume. Time to fight anemia because if left unchecked will be fatal.

    
Anemia or commonly known as anemia disease is a phenomenon caused by lack of iron in the body. Iron itself is a basic ingredient in the formation of hemoglobin in the blood.

    
The low content of iron (Fe) on the patient's body anemia causes red blood cells are produced too little. Whereas the function of red blood cells is very important, namely as a means of transport of nutrients, especially oxygen. That is why the anemia often appear weak, tired, weary from their supply of oxygen to do the whole activity was minimal.

    
Reported from Health, Wednesday (29/07/2009) anemia can be caused by trauma, excessive menstruation, surgery, accidents, too often become blood donors even give birth.

    
Anemia can also occur because of damage to red blood cells from malnutrition, the presence of pathogens or toxic substances, cancer in storage organs and blood formation such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow. Hemophilia, thalassemia are some examples of genetic diseases that may cause anemia.

    
Some people may not realize they suffer from anemia. Patients usually do not ignore symptoms of anemia in the early months, but because the symptoms are prolonged, they soon realize it.

    
Not only congenital weak, tired, lethargic or lazy, anemia symptoms also may be more severe if not treated immediately, such as shortness of breath, headache, sore mouth and gums, brittle nails some other problems.

    
Anyone can be affected by anemia. But those who are susceptible to anemia among pregnant women who rarely eat meat, women or men over 75 years and also the children in a period of less food intake pertumbuham which contains iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid.

    
Anemia can be determined by observation of the eye or blood chemistry tests in the laboratory. Some indicators are often used is the serum ferritin (SF) and hemoglobin (Hb).

    
For men or women who had serum ferritin levels below 12 mcg / l considered anemic. Anemia by women with hemoglobin levels less than 12 g / dl and men with Hb less than 13 g / dl.

    
Handling of anemia depends on the cause. If the cause is a lack of iron, then the remedy quite eat foods high in iron content. Nutrients the body needs such as red meat, liver, green vegetables, eggs, sardines, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, wheat bread, cheese and nuts.

    
The use of iron supplements enhancer can be used to accelerate the healing process, but should be prescribed by a doctor, especially if you'll give it to children. This is to prevent the occurrence of complications or the onset of other conditions that endanger the patient.

    
From now perbanyaklah intake of foods rich in iron and enjoy your life with passion.

Senin, 13 Februari 2012

How to Improve Memory

Improve memory
Marine fish such as tuna and salmon is best eaten as it contains a compound to enhance the learning process and short-and long-term memory.
Ginko biloba, carrots, tomatoes, blueberries, spinach, lettuce, cauliflower and nuts (sunflower seeds and peanuts) also should you eat often to ward off disease is easy to forget.

Jumat, 10 Februari 2012

controlling blood cholesterol levels

The word 'cholesterol' is often pronounced by many, especially for those aged parents. Actually, what is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a substance formed by the liver (liver) of saturated fat from food, & coupled with the already existing cholesterol in animal foods such as meat, egg yolks, or milk products.
Actually, cholesterol is needed by the body to maintain health, because cholesterol is the precursor of steroid hormones that regulate various body metabolism, bile acids, & component of cell walls in the body.
However, if the levels of cholesterol in the blood is too high, will increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. This is caused by excess cholesterol that bodies need not be deposited on the walls of blood vessels that causes constriction of blood vessels, called atherosclerosis. If there's too much, it will clog the blood vessels so that the total blood can not flow.
If this situation occurs in the blood vessels that drain the muscles of the heart, then there was a heart attack. Whereas if this happens to blood vessels in the brain, then there was a stroke.
So, to prevent the incident, it is advisable to perform measurements of blood cholesterol levels on a regular basis for those aged over 35 years. In those who tend to be high blood cholesterol levels and other risk factors for heart disease & stroke, it is advisable to perform measurements more frequently as directed.
Cholesterol in the body is actually composed of various kinds, which is a combination of fat-protein substances called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein (low density lipoproteins / LDL), serves to send the cholesterol from the body into blood vessels. While high-density lipoprotein (high density lipoproteins / HDL) function to remove cholesterol from the bloodstream.
That is why LDL is often called 'bad cholesterol' that amount should not be too much, while HDL-called 'good cholesterol'. Besides those two things, known also that even lower LDL levels of VLDL density, & triglycerides are often known as 'neutral fat' which is the most widely circulating fats in the blood vessels.
To achieve good blood cholesterol levels, so as not to cause increased risk of various diseases but still enough to keep the various functions of the body, it takes a balance of different types of cholesterol exist.
For example, if the levels of total blood cholesterol was high due to high LDL levels, the risk for heart disease or stroke is high. Whereas if high blood cholesterol levels due to high levels of HDL, the risk for heart disease or stroke is not high.
The following values ​​can be a reference in the assessment of blood cholesterol levels in the fasting state (all sizes in mg / dl):
Total blood cholesterol levels
Under 200: good
Between 200 to 239: the upper limit
Above 240: a high risk of heart disease & stroke
LDL
Less than 130: good
Between 130 to 159: the upper limit
More than 160: a high risk of heart disease & stroke
Levels of HDL
Less than 40: a high risk of heart disease & stroke
More than 60: reduction of risk of heart disease & stroke
Triglyceride Levels
Less than 200: good
Between 200 to 399: the upper limit
More than 400: a high risk of heart disease & stroke
There are many things you can do to control blood cholesterol levels & reduce risk of heart disease & stroke:
- Stop smoking;
- Set up your diet with emphasis on vegetables & fruits, limit the number of calories, reduce your intake of saturated fat & cholesterol from animal foods, & stop at all the innards (intestines, tripe, spleen, liver, lung, brain, fat, skin);
- Exercising regularly 2-3 times per week;
- Lose weight berata for those who are overweight;
- Controlling blood pressure;
- Controlling blood sugar levels when exposed to diabetes (diabetes).
If required, to consult a doctor, can be used various kinds of drugs that can lower blood cholesterol levels. But remember, by using cholesterol-lowering drugs does not mean arbitrarily can live with continued smoking, do not adjust your diet, & stop exercising.
The types of blood cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, consisting of, class of niacin (a type of vitamin B), & fibrate acid group. Your doctor will choose the type of drugs that are tailored to the results of blood cholesterol. However, because treatment for lowering blood cholesterol levels can not be done in a short time, ask your doctor prescription generic drugs for treatment costs are not expensive.
By controlling blood cholesterol levels, then in addition to reducing the risk of heart disease & stroke, as well as the body will function normally so that they can enjoy a longer healthier life.

Rabu, 08 Februari 2012

Benefits of milk chocolate

Ads of energy drinks may already be familiar to most people. Starting from the form of sachets, cans and bottles. But fat-free chocolate milk proved to be more potent than the athletes recover various energy drinks.Experts agree that the recovery of energy for athletes two hours after exercise or other strenuous activity is important. But this is often overlooked.Yet after strenuous activity, the recovery period is important for people who are active. This is to help maximize your stamina and keep still excellent performance in the next activity.Researchers found that fat-free chocolate milk can keep the body, fill and rebuild the muscles to help the body recover.Fat-free chocolate milk is more effective than liquid carbohydrate specifically designed to increase energy.As reported by the Telegraph, Friday (06/04/2010), these findings have been published by James Madison University at the conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, in Seattle.Drink fat-free chocolate milk after exercise or do activities that emit a lot of energy, could help prepare the muscles to perform the match or the next activity.The combination of carbohydrates and proteins contained in milk chocolate is found in the ratio of the most profitable and best suited to restore power.As reported by the SawfNews, in particular researchers discovered the benefits of milk chocolate, which is to:
1. Back muscle buildingFat-free chocolate milk better able to increase skeletal muscle protein synthesis, which means that is a sign that the muscles are better able to repair and rebuild, rather than carbohydrate drink energy booster with the same number of calories.
2. Fill the 'fuel' muscles are depletedStudies show that milk chocolate has a mix of carbohydrates and protein to help fill the muscles 'fuel' is depleted, the glycogen. It is important to restore stamina and muscle. Protein in fat-free chocolate milk also helps build lean muscle.
3. Reduces muscle damageAthletes at risk of muscle damage after strenuous exercise and perform. Researchers found that drinking fat-free chocolate milk after exercise may help reduce muscle damage.
4. Replace lost body fluidsMilk chocolate also provide rehydration fluids and electrolytes in the body, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium lost in sweat. Both of these fluids is necessary in order to maintain the condition of the body remains healthy and can replace the lost energy after strenuous activity.

Sabtu, 04 Februari 2012

Benefits of Chocolate Milk

Ads of energy drinks may already be familiar to most people. Starting from the form of sachets, cans and bottles. But fat-free chocolate milk proved to be more potent than the athletes recover various energy drinks.
Experts agree that the recovery of energy for athletes two hours after exercise or other strenuous activity is important. But this is often overlooked.
Yet after strenuous activity, the recovery period is important for people who are active. This is to help maximize your stamina and keep still excellent performance in the next activity.
Researchers found that fat-free chocolate milk can keep the body, fill and rebuild the muscles to help the body recover.
Fat-free chocolate milk is more effective than liquid carbohydrate specifically designed to increase energy.
As reported by the Telegraph, Friday (06/04/2010), these findings have been published by James Madison University at the conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, in Seattle.
Drink fat-free chocolate milk after exercise or do activities that emit a lot of energy, could help prepare the muscles to perform the match or the next activity.
The combination of carbohydrates and proteins contained in milk chocolate is found in the ratio of the most profitable and best suited to restore power.
As reported by the SawfNews, in particular researchers discovered the benefits of milk chocolate, which is to:
1. Back muscle building
Fat-free chocolate milk better able to increase skeletal muscle protein synthesis, which means that is a sign that the muscles are better able to repair and rebuild, rather than carbohydrate drink energy booster with the same number of calories.
2. Fill the 'fuel' muscles are depleted
Studies show that milk chocolate has a mix of carbohydrates and protein to help fill the muscles 'fuel' is depleted, the glycogen. It is important to restore stamina and muscle. Protein in fat-free chocolate milk also helps build lean muscle.
3. Reduces muscle damage
Athletes at risk of muscle damage after strenuous exercise and perform. Researchers found that drinking fat-free chocolate milk after exercise may help reduce muscle damage.
4. Replace lost body fluids
Milk chocolate also provide rehydration fluids and electrolytes in the body, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium lost in sweat. Both of these fluids is necessary in order to maintain the condition of the body remains healthy and can replace the lost energy after strenuous activity.