no need to avoid avocados

Minggu, 10 April 2011

To this day there are still misconceptions in society that avocados are not good for health. In fact, various studies show that the avocado fruit was not worthy "enemy."Besides delicious taste, avocados contain many substances that are beneficial for health. If you include people who had been "hostile" avocado, it's time to "repent".

History of avocado
Avocado is a fruit native Central and South America and has been cultivated in the area since 8000 BC. In the mid-17th century, the avocado was introduced to Jamaica and spread to the Asian tropics to the mid-1800s. Avocados are now grown in most tropical and subtropical countries, including almost all over the archipelago.

Promotes heart and cardiovascular health
Avocados contain lots of fat, so in Latin America and even used as a substitute for butter. About 15 percent of the avocado meat is fat. However, avocado is a type of fat is healthy, ie unsaturated fatty acids that help lower cholesterol. In a study on people is high cholesterol, those who consumed a diet high in avocados showed clear health improvements. After a seven-day diet that included avocados, they had a significant reduction in total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol), along with an increase of 11% of HDL (good cholesterol).
In addition to unsaturated fatty acids, avocado is also a good source for potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. Potassium in avocados is higher than in medium-sized banana. Adequate intake of potassium may help protect against vascular disease, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Other important nutrients in avocados are beneficial to heart health is folic acid. A cup of avocado meet 23% of the daily requirement for folate. To determine the relationship between folate intake and heart disease, studies have been conducted on more than 80,000 women for 14 years using dietary questionnaires. The researchers found that women who have diets high in folate have a 55% lower risk of heart attack or fatal heart disease.

Inhibits cancer
Avocados contain carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene) plus significant amounts of tocopherols (vitamin E). In a laboratory study by UCLA, published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, carotenoids and tocopherols in avocado inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells. Another study showed that oleic acid in avocados also offer significant protection against breast cancer.

Improving liver
The results of Japanese studies in rats have shown beneficial to health avocado liver (liver). Researchers at the University of Shizuoka give rat hearts damaged by the toxin galactosamine with 22 different fruits. They are specifically measure the distribution of enzymes in the liver. As a result, avocado most effective in reducing liver damage. The researchers suspect that certain nutrients avocado has a healing effect on the liver, especially if the damage caused by viruses, such as hepatitis.The extent to which research results can be transferred to humans, scientists can not say. It is also not clear how much avocado extract needed and what the effects of chemicals involved. Further study is still needed.
Avocado is also a good source of vitamins A, C, E, K, vitamin B6, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and copper. Now, with a myriad of benefits contained in the avocado, unfortunately not to miss this fruit in your menu?

Tips for you
Avocados are almost always harvested before ripe. At room temperature, ripe avocados quickly. Ripe avocado can be described by slightly pressing the skin, which feels soft. You should avoid deep-skinned avocados or gaping cracks because the meat is often already too ripe and may rot. Ripe avocado in the refrigerator remain fresh for two days to a week. It is best to store the fruit in the whole (not sliced) to avoid browning that occurs when meat exposed to air. You can prevent the natural darkening of the avocado flesh with memercikan little lemon juice or vinegar.Eat avocado along with other vegetables or fruits rich in vitamins. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition (March 2005) showed that oleic acid in avocados support the absorption of fat soluble vitamins. Adding avocado to salad increased absorption of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and lutein respectively 7.2, 15.3, and 5.1 times higher.

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health benefits of garlic

Garlic is not just spices, but traditionally also used for various types of workers pengobatan.Para Romans and ancient Egyptians used garlic to increase their physical endurance. In the 20th century, garlic is used to combat a global influenza pandemic. Currently, more than 5,000 scientific publications from around the world have gradually confirmed the health benefits of garlic, which include the nature of antibiotics, anti-cholesterol, anti-hypertensive, anti-fungal and many others.
Garlic health benefits mainly came from two substance contained in it, namely allicin and diallyl sulfide.
Allicin
Allicin is the main active component of garlic. First reported by CJ Cavallito in 1944, allicin is the main ingredient responsible for the broad spectrum of anti-bacterial activity in garlic. Research also shows that allicin plays lowering cholesterol, anti-clotting, anti-hypertensive, anti-cancer, antioxidant and anti-microbial. Because the effect of anti-mushrooms, garlic has long been used as folk medicine to treat skin infections, including athlete's foot (water fleas).
Chemical nature of garlic is extremely complex. Fresh garlic contains an enzyme (called allinase) and alliin, which is contained in different parts of the plant. Unique structure was designed as a defense mechanism against pathogenic soil microbe.When fungi or other soil pathogens attacking garlic, crushed membrane compartment, and within 10 seconds, all the alliin is converted into a new compound called allicin. This is a very efficient weapon because garlic defense system is active only in specific locations for short periods of time, whereas alliin allinase and other equipment stored in each compartment and available for subsequent microbial attacks. Allicin is produced too much can actually be harmful to the plant tissues and enzymes.
Allicin is not found in fresh garlic. This is because fresh garlic consists of 65% water and only contains alliin, allicin is not. One clove of fresh garlic can contain 6-14 mg of alliin per gram. Natural potential is 2.5 to 5.1 mcg of allicin per gram of alliin. To get allicin, garlic should be finely chopped or diuleg. The more refined and intensive cutting, the more allicin is generated and the stronger the effect of the medicine. Allicin, which makes a distinctive odor of garlic minced, quickly broken.Allicin may be damaged if left in place within a few minutes at room temperature or if cooked too long.
Some people prefer a garlic supplement. Garlic pills and capsules have the advantage of not having the stinging smell of garlic. However, the products do not contain allicin. Dried garlic powder contained only allinase and alliin. At equal weight, dried garlic powder alliin levels three times more than fresh garlic. To maintain allinase that are sensitive to stomach acid (which can be converted alliin into allicin), dried garlic powder is usually coated capsule that protects from stomach acid, so that allicin can be produced in the gut.
Diallyl sulfideDiallyl sulfide is another component in garlic is beneficial to health, although not as strong as allicin. Diallyl sulfide is the result of decomposition of allicin, so it is more stable than allicin. Active power does not deteriorate rapidly and can survive after cooking.
Diallyl sulfide do not have anti-fungal like allicin. However, this substance is reported good for blood circulation, help lower bad cholesterol levels and boosts the immune system. Diallyl sulfide is useful to detoxify the cells, thus preventing damage to cells of the liver, intestines and nerves. By supporting the activities of detoxification in the liver, diallyl sulfide can protect the liver during chemotherapy.Garlic may prevent the development of colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease. Several studies have shown that diallyl sulfide was the one who is primarily responsible for those actions.
Tips for youGarlic is very strong and should be treated with care:
Be careful when chopping garlic. Too many contacts with minced garlic can cause skin irritation.Stop taking garlic if you have allergies. Some people are allergic to garlic.Symptoms of garlic allergy include skin rash, fever and headache.Cooking too long and the use of microwaves to destroy allicin and eliminate health benefits. In order to effect a stronger medication, chopped fresh garlic and mix with food just before serving. Do not add too much garlic, too much garlic can irritate the stomach and may even damage the digestive tract.When you eat garlic supplements, Break consumption with small daily doses but often rather than one large daily dose.If you are taking pharmaceutical medicines, check with your doctor first if you can take garlic supplements. In general, the pharmaceutical drugs and herbal supplements should be given breaks from 2 hours to avoid drug interactions.Do not take garlic supplements if you take blood-thinning medication or drugs that affect the blood (such as aspirin, warfarin, etc.). The nature of the blood of garlic can multiply the effects of the drug to dangerous levels. Garlic also has the potential to disrupt anti-coagulants, and therefore should be avoided before and after surgery.

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Signs Hair Loss in Women

Jumat, 08 April 2011

At first we may not realize that experienced hair loss, can be started from a few strands of hair left in the comb or the bathroom floor until finally the scalp that can be seen clearly. Baldness is often described as excessive hair loss in head & can be caused by many things such as heredity, certain side effects of treatment or because of health problems. Although baldness is mostly found in men, women also have this problem mainly hair loss. This is usually more disturbing because women's hair is always identified with the crown in women.


Type of Hair Loss in Women Unlike men, hair loss in women typically begins before age 50 years & not related to heredity or a particular pattern. Usually, women also experience hair loss do not realize whether it is permanent or temporary, because there are few events that can cause hair loss such as pregnancy or suffering from certain diseases.
Here are the types of hair loss in women:

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      Androgenetic Alopecia
      It is a type of hair loss due to heredity with the pattern of hair thinning in the middle of the head.
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      Alopecia areata
      Pattern hair loss occurs due to a recurring and certain diseases that can occur on the scalp and eyebrows.
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      Telogen effluvium
      A condition in which a threshing hair throughout the scalp, can happen quickly or slowly. Can occur due to high fever, severe malnutrition or due to a chronic blood shortage due to heavy menstruation.
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      Hypothyroidism
      Thyroid deficiency is often associated with thinning hair or balding.
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      Anagen Deficiency Syndrome
      A condition that occurs when a rapid loss of hair before the normal growth cycle is complete.
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      Gestation
      Changes in hormones during pregnancy or the presence of stress during pregnancy can cause hair loss.
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      Traction Alopecia
      The habit to comb my hair in a certain direction (hemisphere hair) is continuously can cause damage to the hair & scalp to make hair fall out so.
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      Specific Chemicals
      Some of the specific chemicals contained in aerosol containers of hair care products can cause damage to the scalp which cause hair to fall out.
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      Trichotillomania
      Or can also be called by the custom of pulling at the hair can cause hair to fall off easily.

Scale Hair Loss in women There are 2 rating scale of hair loss in women, the scale of Ludwig & Savin scale. In terms of intensity and purpose of both is identical, except at the Savin scale also assesses thinning throughout the hair.
As shown in the figure below, the picture shows the scale rambur 1-8 loss ranging from mild to severe. The picture to the 8 & 9, including very rare. 

 

TreatmentBaldness either a permanent or temporary can not be cured, but for hair loss treatments can be done to help the process of hair growth. For some types of hair loss, hair usually grow back without treatment.
The effectiveness of medications used for treatment of hair loss depends on the cause of hair loss, hair loss and the scale of each individual's response to the treatment performed. Usually the larger the scale of hair loss treatment also becomes less effective.
Treatment commonly used for treatment of hair loss are:

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      Minoxidil
      Sedian containing minoxidil can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription, usually be used for treatment of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. This preparation is usually a liquid that is applied on the scalp 2 times a day to help keep the hair growth and hair loss does not occur. Preparations are available usually consisting of concentrations of 2% and 5%.

      New hair that grows from treatment with minoxidil is usually much thinner and shorter hair than the others but enough to cover the baldness in the hair. It typically takes 12 weeks so that new hair can grow, if after using for 6 months the results are less then the doctor will usually recommend to stop using. When treatment is stopped, the hair will stop growing. Side effects that may arise can be irritation on the scalp.

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      Finasteride
      This preparation can only be obtained through prescription & usually used to treat baldness in men. Finasteride can not be used for treatment of hair loss in women, especially pregnant women because it has side effects on the fetus that was conceived, primarily male fetuses. Just as minoxidil and when treatment is stopped the hair will stop growing.

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      Corticosteroids
      Cortisone injection on the scalp can be used to treat alopecia areata. Treatment is usually done routinely every month. Sometimes doctors will also prescribe the use of corticosteroid tablets to cope with severe hair loss. New hair will grow 4 weeks after the injection is done. There is also a cream or ointment dosage forms but less effective than injectable preparations.

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      Anthralin
      Available in the form of a topical ointment or cream on the scalp. Usually doctors prescribe it to treat psoriasis, but sometimes can also be used for the treatment of other skin problems. Anthralin is usually used for the treatment of alopecia areata, new hair will grow about 12 weeks later.

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      Operation
      Hair transplant or hair transplant can be used for androgenetic alopecia cases where other treatments are ineffective. At the time of transplantation, doctors will grow hair that comes from the bottom or side to a section of bald scalp. Usually it takes several times to cover up baldness transplant process them.

      In addition there are also methods of hair transplant surgery to minimize the scalp. Where is the bald scalp is removed and then the place is covered with a normal scalp. This technique can be combined with hair transplantation.

      This surgical procedure should be performed by an expert physician. The process requires expensive and sometimes painful. The risk of side effects that may occur is the emergence of infection and scarring. It took about 6 months for evaluation of the results obtained.
Another way to choose is to use a wig or toupee if the treatment was performed did not give satisfactory results. When this has been available several models of good wigs with real hair or synthetic hair that can be selected. Whichever method you want to do should consult first with an expert and also adjust to your budget.

 

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avoid stomach becomes distended

Many people who are not obese but have a distended abdomen, but abdominal fat is more dangerous than fat elsewhere in the body. There are some things to avoid if you do not want bloated stomach.
Distended belly is a term to describe that there is excess fat in the abdomen. Belly bulge is not giving any benefit to the health of the body.
Most of belly fat is the impact of excess weight, but there are also other causes, namely a weak stomach muscles, bad posture, stress and excess hormones.
Distended abdomen can also indicate the existence of gastrointestinal problems (indigestion), such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and gastroparesis, which is a type of nerve damage that affects the stomach.

1. Fried food Fried foods can slow digestion process so as to make fat accumulate in the body. When you do not want to belly fat, fat consumption should either contain monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA).
These fatty acids work against visceral abdominal fat (abdominal fat). Some sources of monounsaturated fatty acids is olive oil, flaxseed oil, canola oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, nuts and seeds such as walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, roasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds), olive , avocados and dark chocolate.
2. Salt or sodium Salt, seasoning salt and processed foods have high sodium content. Intake of salty foods in larger quantities to make a belly bulge, because salt can attract large amounts of water causing water retention.
3. Carbonated drinks (soda) Stomach is the highest point where the bubble cola can accumulate. In addition, many sodas consumed mainly made from artificial sugar, of course, will not make a flat stomach. Compounds contained therein can be converted into fat more rapidly than thought, and abdomen will be the repository of these fats.
4. Food simple berkabohidrat Simple carbohydrates in the diet can be converted to fat very quickly by the body. So subtract the portion of rice, white bread, pasta and other foods that contain lots of simple carbohydrates. Instead, the recommended consumption of whole wheat bread and wheat pasta with complex carbohydrates.
5. Processed foods with trans fats There is lots of trans fats in processed food is unhealthy food. In addition, trans fats can also make the stomach look buncit.detikhealth

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Cactus sap Optimal Experience Technology Purify Water

Rabu, 06 April 2011

Clean water needs to be very important. Various kinds of tools and technologies created with the purpose of facilitating to obtain clean water. But as a technology, need an understanding of how to use and care.Norma Alcantar, a scientist from the University of South Florida, USA, seeing is not pulling water purification technology available today, especially for people in developing countries, because not everyone can and are willing to learn and do these two things, the result is a tool and these technologies are ignored and not used at all. Not to mention the cost of care that must be spent in order to maintain optimal equipment still works and water purification technology today.Once again, nature and history have given examples. Together with several colleagues decided to examine a plant that can live on barren land and many were found throughout the world. The choice fell on a cactus or prickly pear Opuntia ficus-Latin languages ​​indica. Cactus species have been used since the 19th century by Mexican society as a water purifier.Alcantar finds that contained thick sap in plants and usually serves as a store of water turned out to be thickening. In the test try with the addition of water and mixed with sediment and bacteria at high levels, it happens clotting sediment particles and settle to the bottom of the water. The sap has also resulted in 98% of the bacteria together and make it easier to filter.Communities in developing countries can heat a piece of cactus to issue a sap, then add it into the water that needs purification, added Alcantar. The prevalence of cactus, affordability and cultural make natural materials such as water purification technologies are interesting. Their work has also been published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology.Although seemingly simple, there still seems to be done for the natural technology to function optimally. This was revealed by Colin Hirwitz, head of technology at the company's Catalysts GreenOx catalyst, which highlights there are still some problems that need to be answered, including how much land and water needed to grow cacti for water purification purposes in greater numbers, as well as how a person know that all the bacteria that are attached has been removed from the purified water with the natural technology.Nevertheless alternative natural technology remains attractive, and only needed a few more steps to achieve optimal results. The availability and ease in making the process of appropriate technology.

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