The steps in Controlling Diabetes

You must know what is diabetes? Yes,

Diabetes is a disease where the body can not produce insulin (a hormone regulator of blood sugar) or insufficient insulin or the insulin produced does not work properly. Therefore it will cause blood sugar increases when examined.

There are two main types of diabetes are :

Diabetes Type 1
A state where the body was completely unable to produce the hormone insulin. So patients must use insulin injections to regulate blood sugar. Most of the sufferers are children & adolescents.


Diabetes Type 2
Occurs because the body does not produce enough insulin or because insulin can not be used properly (insulin resistance). This type is the most sustained current (90% more), often occurs in those aged over 40 years, obese and have a family history of diabetes.


Then, how do I prevent diabetes?  

For people with diabetes type 1 and type 2, is essential for planning meals and exercise. For Type 1 diabetes and some Type 2 diabetes, insulin injections are needed as well. For most people with Type 2 diabetes, oral medication is required (oral medication) to help the body to make more insulin or help make insulin work better.

Persons with diabetes are encouraged to control regularly to the doctor. The doctor will give explanations about diabetes and its control, dietary adjustments, exercise, complications can occur and drugs or insulin should be used.

Patients also need to check blood sugar levels regularly and pass the examination of blood and urine periodically, including HbA1c (blood sugar picture in the last 3 months), mikroalbumin urine (leakage of protein in urine), cholesterol profile, kidney function, liver, and so on.  

How to overcome insomnia

You must have experienced insomnia?

What is insomnia? Insomnia is the difficulty to initiate sleep or maintain sleep. These sleep problems are usually caused by a disruption in time and sleep mechanisms. And how to overcome insomnia. The following tips can you do to overcome insomnia : 

1. Exercise regularly. several studies have shown regular exercise can help people who experience problems with sleep.


2. Avoid eating and drinking too much before bed. too much food will cause abdominal discomfort, while drinking too much will cause frequent urination. Of course this situation will disrupt hibernation. 

3. Reduce the consumption of drinks that are stimulants. Examples such as tea, coffee, alcohol and cigarettes. This drink will cause you to awake. 

4. Shower / bath with warm water 30 minutes before bedtime. Warm water will cause sedation or stimulate sleep. while also reducing body tension. 

5. Sleep and wake up in a period of regular time each day. Chaotic bedtime will disrupt sleep later.

Remember, insomnia is not an inherited disease. so if you suffer from insomnia, can certainly be cured with the above. 

Insomnia may increase the risk of Heart Attack

For you who got insomnia, be careful!

Recently, the researchers found that people who have trouble sleeping or insomnia nearly every day, experienced a 45 percent increased risk of heart attack, compared with those who did not experience problems when going to bed.

In addition, people who have trouble sleeping have 30 percent higher risk of heart attack compared with those not having trouble sleeping. People who do not feel refreshed after a night's sleep also has a 27 percent increased risk of heart attack, compared with that felt fresh.

According to the researchers, 33 percent of the general population has at least one symptom of insomnia. In addition, previous studies have found a smaller association between heart disease and insomnia and high blood pressure and heart attacks.

For you are subject to insomnia, from now on make it a habit to bed early. If you got insomnia, may be able to try this way to relieve insomnia.

So, Keep health, because health is an investment ;) 

For those of you who often feel back pain, doing yoga and stretching

Do you often pain in the back?

The impact of lack of exercise and sitting the wrong patterns often result in pain in your back. So you must know how to handle it.

The new study found that while the yoga classes regularly, can reduce back pain. Moreover, if the patient also stretching regularly attend classes. The researchers concluded that participants who followed the two classes for 3 months had fewer symptoms and can function properly.

In this study the researchers involved 228 adults who have back pain. Then divided into several groups, namely the group given the practice of yoga and
stretching classes and groups are only given a book about the sport to reduce pain and suggestions for a good lifestyle.

After 3 months, the group who do yoga and stretching have a better symptomatic improvement, and consume less pain medication than non-sporting group. Another important thing one should do exercises that can be liked or enjoyed, because then he could maintain his motivation to continue to exercise

So, why wait longer? Come practice yoga ;)   

How to control the levels of Triglycerides

What is triglyceride? You must be confused, right? ;)


Okay here I'll explain what it is triglycerides. Triglycerides are fatty substances in the blood that is stored in fat cells of the body. If the level is too much may increase the risk of various diseases.

Excess calories in the body that are not used will be stored in fatty tissue called triglycerides. The function of triglycerides is the substance of energy. Fat is stored in the body in the form of triglycerides. When cells need energy, the enzyme lipase in fat cells will break down triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids as well take it off into the blood vessels. Cells that require components are then burned and produce energy, carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).


Relatively normal triglyceride levels less than 150 mg / dL, borderline high category if its value is 150-199 mg / dL, categorized as high if the value is 200-499 mg / dL and the category of very high if the value is 500 mg / dL or more.

But if the level is excessive it may increase the risk of some diseases such as :

1. Hardening of the arteries that lead to atherosclerosis condition thus causing heart disease and stroke.

2. Diabetes, because if the increased levels of triglycerides in fat cells will stimulate the release of certain inflammatory cells called cytokines into the bloodstream. Will affect the body's ability to control blood sugar levels blood that increases the risk of diabetes.

3. Fatty liver disease, if high triglyceride levels will lead to excess fat cells in your body that will be stored in the liver that triggers fatty liver disease, which can cause heart complications.     

4. Xanthomas, triglyceride levels are too excessive trigger itching, acne (xanthomas) on the hands, feet, arms and buttocks. 

For that, you should know what steps are needed to control the levels of triglycerides in order not to excess :

1. Choose the right fats, avoid red meat, butter and no trans fats in fast food fried like French fries.

2. Choose the right carbs, such as wheat, oats and brown rice are in the category of complex carbohydrates, and avoid refined flour products such as pasta, bread and noodles.

3. Choose the proper protein, foods rich in omega-3 beneficial in controlling the formation of excess triglycerides such as salmon, tuna, sardines and for vegetarians can of walnuts, almonds or soaked flax seeds.

4. Eating fruits and vegetables, because they contain soluble fiber good or not so that helps control weight and lower triglyceride levels.

5. Doing sports activities to help reduce levels of fat in the body that is automatically helped reduce excess triglycerides.    

Those are some precautions you can do. to avoid excessive levels of triglycerides ;) 

Know the sign of the body is overeating

Who often eat too much? You would have said "yes, often" .. hehe ;)

Remember, eating too much is not good for the body. But because you do not realize it, then you eat too much food. Especially when good food such as spaghetti, seafood, steaks. Who would not want to?

Generally you do not know for sure whether the amount of food intake are as required or not, because it is difficult to measure it so sometimes you still eat even though their needs are met. Although no definite size, but it still can be known through the feelings of each person. Therefore to know what are the signs that appear when you are overeating :

• Soon began to feel bloated after eating
• Feel uncomfortable after eating, when food should bring a sense of satisfaction 
• Stomach feel full so there is a sensation felt like vomiting
• Feeling lazy and sleepy immediately after eating, sometimes even feel like lying in bed   

Now that's some signs that your body is overeating. Then why your body can eat too much? There are several conditions that cause, among others: 

1. Stress, because there are certain foods that contain carbohydrates can have a calming effect the brain and stress hormones suppress.

2. Habits, some people will overeat because it was his habit like that. So difficult to change.

3. Brain dysfunction, a condition in which brain receptors failed to receive satiety signals sent by the stomach.


So what happens when you overeat?

Overeating can lead to risk of diseases such as diabetes, obesity or cardiovascular disease.

Reasons why you should wear a condom when having sex?

Hmm, maybe if asked in person you would say "never use a condom, is not it?" :)

Probably because you did not know the importance of using condoms when having sex. Mostly because you are lazy to use a condom, for men may be afraid to reduce sensation during sex. They say, it bothered to wear a condom. While many women still shy to ask their partners to wear condoms.


Although often overlooked, but there are three broad reasons why you should use a condom during sexual intercourse, namely:

1. For birth control so they can avoid unwanted pregnancies.
2. To protect themselves against sexually transmitted
diseases or sexually transmitted infections.
3. As an additional protective or other backup method of birth are used (eg forgot to take birth control pills).

This is because the condom is one method of contraception or birth control (even for sterilization) which can be obtained easily and has a nearly 100 percent effectiveness rate. Most people who have sexually transmitted infections do not know that he was infected. So you may not realize that infected sexual disease, the absence of symptoms that appear so without realizing that can pass the infection to others. To gain the maximum benefit of condoms, should you use it right and proper. Always check the expiration date and put a condom on the penis before sexual contact with a partner.

So, remember! always use a condom every time having sex to avoid contracting infectious diseases, okay  ;) 

7 Tips for healthy living

Everyone wants healthy, and live longer. Therefore, many people looking for information on how to live healthy. Expert cardiologists say, that there is an easy way to achieve longevity. Some of the ways mentioned is claimed to reduce the risk of deadly diseases.

7 tips for healthy living are:


1. Sport
Rarely do sports or other physical activity can reduce life expectancy by 4 years. People who prefer to laze around 2 times greater risk of heart problems and blood vessels, including a deadly stroke. Not only good for the heart and blood vessel health, exercise can also prevent obesity and other diabetes complications. In fact, some research suggests, regular exercise also reduces the risk of some types of cancer.


2. Measure and control cholesterol levels
High cholesterol can cause plaque formation or crust on the walls of the arteries or veins. Plaque is formed could eventually block blood flow thus causing heart attack or stroke if it occurs around the brain. If a family history of cholesterol problems, do blood tests to determine cholesterol levels as often as possible. Optimal levels of bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol should not exceed 100 mg / dL, the good cholesterol or HDL between 40-60 mg / dL and total cholesterol between 200-239 mg / dL.

3. Live a healthy diet
Understanding diet is not just limiting food intake, but rather intended to regulate diet choice. Healthy food is more advisable in order to live long are vegetables and fruits, because it is rich in vitamins and fiber.

4. Measure and control blood pressure
High blood pressure sometimes causes no symptoms, so-called silent killer because it can increase the risk of stroke by 40 percent and heart attack by 25 percent. In addition, high blood pressure untreated brain damage and also accelerate the trigger or senile dementia. Normal blood pressure for adults is around 120/80 mmHg. Less than that number were classified as low blood pressure or hypotension, whereas if higher is called hypertension or high blood pressure. 

5. Maintain ideal body weight
Ideal weight for each is not the same person, depending on how much height. Said to be the ideal weight if it produces the Body Mass Index (BMI) from 18.5 to 22.9 kg/m2 if dihiting by the following formula: BMI = weight (kg): Height squared (m2). Someone said to be overweight or obese if BMI 23-29 kg/m2 and have said to obesity if it has a BMI above 30 kg/m2. Various studies show that obesity can reduce life expectancy of up to 4 years.

6. Avoid or control diabetes if it is already
Diabetes is a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism that makes the body unable to control blood sugar levels. In the long run, this disorder may increase the risk of heart attack, triggering complications in the eye and in men may cause impotence. Blood sugar levels considered normal if the score 70-99 mg / dL, with a record measured after fasting or not eating for 8 hours. Blood glucose levels measured 2 hours after meals is said to normal if it ranges between 70-145 mg / dL, whereas if it ignores the range of normal eating schedule is 70-125 mg / dL. 

7. Avoid cigarette
Smoking triggers claimed 90 percent of deaths in patients with lung cancer, 80 percent of deaths in bronchitis and emphysema, and 17 percent of deaths from heart attacks. People who quit smoking, in an instant will have a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke.

Beware, Stress Can Create Hair Loss

Many people have stress. But they do not know the impact of such stress. One of them is hair loss. Note there are 3 types of hair loss that can be associated with high stress levels, namely:

1. Alopecia areata, which is caused by severe stress levels. This condition occurs when white blood cells attack the hair follicles so that hair growth and stop hair loss trigger.

2. Telogen effluvium is caused by emotional or physical stress so as to encourage a large number of hairs to enter the resting phase. In recent months the possibility of hair loss was found unexpectedly when combing or shampooing.


3. Trichotillomania is the existence of an irresistible urge to pull hair from the scalp, eyebrows or other body areas. Withdrawal of this hair can occur when a negative or uncomfortable feelings such as stress, anxiety, tension, fatigue, loneliness or frustration.

Normally a person can lose about 100 hairs every day caused by several factors such as:
- Age, the average hair will fall out and replaced by new hair within 6 months.
- Some of the activities related to hair such as shampooing, drying and combing that causes some hair loss.
- Aging, usually after age 30 years, both men and women begin to experience hair loss, although it occurs more rapidly in males.  

For people with diabetes, there are ways to lose weight

Weight loss for men is a complex problem. Moreover, if not balanced with dietary factors, would be bad. Likewise with diabetic patients, of course, face the additional challenge of having to keep blood sugar levels within normal range.

For patients with type 2 diabetes, losing weight is a good enough effort. According to researchers, people who lost weight sekitr 5-10 percent, then they are also frequently seen major improvements in controlling the risk of diabetes and its complications.

 The following weight loss plan that can be applied to people with diabetes, are:

1. Regular physical activity 
One of the keys to losing weight and keeping it stable is by doing regular physical activity. physical exercise guidelines for type 2 diabetics, namely: cardio activities and weight training.  

2. Reducing calorie intake
Reducing calorie intake is realistic for most people is to cut 500-1000 calories a day. If a person loses weight by 1 pound a week, weight loss is an easier and better for sustained weight loss compared with a sudden. 

3. Adjust the diabetes drug 
Insulin and some diabetes medications can make blood sugar levels are too low if a person is exercising more or eating smaller portions. These drugs, among others:

a. Glimepiride (Amaryl)
b. Glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL)
c. Glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase, Micronase)
d. Nateglinide (Starlix)
e. Repaglinide (Prandin) 

4. Snack to stabilize blood sugar levels 
In a person who has the risk of blood sugar levels drop drastically, snacking before or during exercise also helps keep blood sugar levels to remain stable.

Weight loss in people with diabetes can to lower blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. To be able to lose weight takes some effort, but not necessarily time-consuming and a lot of focus. By running a realistic change in diet will be able to effectively lose weight slowly but surely.

Natural way to eliminate cold

Allergies can not be eliminated. Some people have allergies to foods or certain weather. For allergy sufferers who are not comfortable with the use of chemical drugs, there are some natural alternatives that can prevent allergies. Some of these natural ingredients can still be used well in conjunction with drug allergies though, so it can have better control on the allergies.

Using drugs to relieve allergy sometimes be very tedious and not cost you a bit, especially for frequent use. Some natural ingredients that can be used to combat allergic reactions :

1. Salt water for nasal spray 
To make your own saline nasal spray, can buy saline packets at a local drugstore. Or can make your own concoction of 1 quart of boiled water, 2-3 teaspoons of non iodized salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Once the ingredients are combined, wait until the cold water. Standing with her head on a basin of water and pressing the liquid into one nostril and let it flow out of another hole. This is useful for clearing the sinus cavity and removing piles of allergens or irritants.

2. Use of humidifiers and water purifiers 
Humidifier function to remove moisture. While water is a purifier air purifiers. In certain seasons, be sure to use an air purifier that runs all the time to filter particles of allergens and irritants from the air. So when breathing allergens that exist in the air does not enter into the nose.


3. Honey 
Although not many scientific studies have proven, but many claim allergy sufferers honey can relieve allergic reactions significantly. So honey, including their diet daily. This is probably caused by the fact that, honey bees produce pollen normally live in the same region. So that might make the honey acts as a sort of anti-allergic.

4. Probiotics 
Probiotics are best known for their usefulness to digestion. But probiotics can also help relieve allergies. This can occur because probiotics help balance the immune system. Probiotics can be found in basic foods, like yogurt, but also can be found in supplement form at health food and drug stores.

Foods that can increase focus and concentration

With increasing age, decreased brain work. And now a lot of ads in print media that offer products to sharpen the mind, mind power. But is it really effective? Or want to try foods that can increase the concentration.
Food is one of the factors that keep the brain healthy. Some foods that can help improve brain function are :


1. Caffeine
The content on caffeine could help us focus and concentrate. Caffeine is commonly found in coffee, chocolate, and some drugs. Although the effect in the short term, but caffeine can make the drinker awake. But when consumed in excess, caffeine can cause anxiety and discomfort
2. Sugar 
Sugar is the fuel of the brain. Sugar in question is glucose, the metabolism of the body from sugar and carbohydrates are eaten. That is why a glass of sugary drinks can improve memory, thinking processes, and mental ability in the short term. But if you consume too much, can interfere with memory.


3. Fish
Useful source of protein that improve brain performance are fish, especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain function and development. Healthy fats are great to improve brain power. Foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce risk of dementia and stroke, slow decline in mental function, and it is important to improve memory, especially when people get older. For brain and heart health, eat two servings of fish each week.

4. Nuts and chocolate
Nuts and seeds are a source of antioxidants vitamin E is able to reduce the effects of declining brain function due to age. Dark chocolate also has powerful antioxidant properties and contains caffeine which can improve focus and concentration. Eating an ounce of nuts and dark chocolate every day can provide all the benefits that your body needs without having to worry about excess calories, fat, or sugar.


5. Get ready to perform daily activities
Start by drinking 100% fruit juice, eat whole wheat bread with salmon, and drank a cup of coffee. In addition to eating a balanced meal, experts also recommend:
- A good night's sleep.
- Drink enough water.
- Exercises to sharpen the mind.
- Meditation for the mind clear and relaxed.

Improving the quality of sperm by eating fish

Formerly, the quality of sperm is often associated with diet or diet choices. And the developing world is when we eat a lot of fish, then it would be good sperm quality. Although both contain proteins that are important in the process of sperm formation, eating fish is claimed far more profitable than eating red meat.

In a study of 188 male sperm quality and trends related to the selection of his diet daily. The researchers grouped the men in two categories based on their diet. The first group of men with a healthy diet eat more fish, fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains. While the latter is a man with a less healthy diet eat more red meat and sugary drinks.

When compared, the man with a healthy diet tends to produce better sperm than men with less healthy diets. Judged on the quality of sperm number, motility or movement abilities and also forms morfologisnya. Having concluded nutritional factors were associated with sperm quality.

Meanwhile in a separate study, found that men who consume lots of trans fats have a lower sperm quality. Trans fats are bad fats are found in many fried. In the body, trans fat levels are too high not only reduces sperm quality but also lead to various disorders of the heart and blood vessels because it can raise levels of bad cholesterol.  

Healthy life by avoiding energy drinks

Many people who do not know that energy drinks have high caffeine content. Especially at this time, many energy drinks consumed by children. Therefore, it is very dangerous if we let the children consuming energy drinks.

A study published in the journal Paediatrics find energy drinks contain up to 14 times more caffeine than other soft drinks. Thus, this content can be regarded as a 'poison' for the children. Warning against energy drinks and sports stated that they contain extra calories that most can not be burned. Energy drinks also contain sugar which can cause tooth decay.

They ask parents to give more water to their children. Drink water claimed to be the best for most children who do regular physical activity. Energy drinks contain stimulants, including caffeine is associated with diabetes, heart problems, behavioral problems, and even premature death.

Sports drinks contain carbohydrates, minerals, and electrolytes, and is designed to replace water and electrolytes lost through sweat. The study was criticized advertising that encourages young people to believe that energy drinks can help them achieve peak physical performance.




Some energy drinks can have more than 500mg of caffeine, equivalent to 14 cans of soda. The study said sports drinks can contain 10-70 calories per serving and up to 270 calories of energy drinks. In addition there are several ways to live healthy, can be found in here

Low-fat diet, the key to healthy living

 Aging is bound to happen at all people. But, apparently with a low calorie diet, this aging process can be slowed. How can it be?

Aging on the body's cells is associated with the shortening of telomeres. Telomeres are the ends of DNA that keep the body's cells alive. Naturally, the body's cells will have cleavage to regenerate. However, unfortunately, each time experiencing division, the telomere will be getting shorter. If at some point, this shortening process occurs continuously, cell death will be quick with the result that shorten a person's age. That the shorter the telomere is also associated with increased risk of developing diseases such as dementia or senility old to be 100 times larger and higher death rates from cancer and heart disease


Inside our bodies, there is the enzyme telomerase which helps to elongate the telomere tip it back so the body's cells alive. However, unfortunately, increasingly increasing age the amount of this enzyme will also decrease. Stress that we experience also led to decreased telomerase activity and telomeres shorten more quickly

Other studies provide results that people who make lifestyle changes by eating low-fat diet and walking at least 30 minutes each day has increased telomerase activity and telomere length. In addition, good stress management is also important, because in these studies, it is evident also that in addition to low-fat diet and regular exercise, lower stress levels can help to increase telomere length

Calories that we get everyday could come from carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Based on these studies, by limiting the calories we eat everyday will affect telomere length increases, so will prolong the life and old age. Therefore, it helps us begin to live a healthy life by maintaining food intake, exercise, and manage stress in order to live healthier longer.