Sunday, June 3, 2012

5 Ways To Free From Cancer


Cancer is a dangerous disease. Cancer could be avoided if we have a healthy lifestyle. Basic things that should be avoided in order to be free of cancer are diet, exercise and avoiding smoking. study revealed a small but surprisingly a lot of things we can do to prevent cancer attacks the body. Among which are :

1. Before Roasting The Meat, The Meat Should Be Soaked First
Processed meats are cooked and charred can contain cancer-causing chemicals called heterocyclis amines (HCA). HCAs are formed when meat was burned at high temperatures and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) into the food when the charcoal burned. Healthy tips, when you roast the meat, soak it in water first meat that contains rosemary and thyme for 1 hour before the roast. According to the study, antioxidant containing spices could cut HCA into 87persen

2. Drink Coffee Every Day
Research shows that people who drank five cups of caffeinated coffee a day had a reduced risk of brain cancer by 40 percent. Compared to tea, coffee provides more powerful protection against cancer.

3. Drink lots of Water
Consume lots of water can reduce the risk of bladder cancer. At least 1 day in the water we drink 8 glasses a day. Because by drinking plenty of water, to dilute the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine, and help urine out faster.

4. Reduce the Use of Mobile Phone 
Use your phone only for calls or SMS's short, it could also use hands-free devices that reduce the emission of radio frequency of your head.

5. Consume Lots of Vegetables 
Eat dark green vegetables. who gave the green chlorophyll that contains magnesium. according to some research, magnesium can reduce the risk of colon cancer in women. Only a half cup of cooked spinach only give 75 mg of magnesium intake, or 20 percent of daily value

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

A Healthy Fruit For Breakfast





Breakfast is important when we have activities in the morning. One of its functions as a nutrient for the brain. A good breakfast is a breakfast that contains protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
Breakfast fruit was also used to provide fiber, phytonutrients, antioxidants and carbohydrates. but do not carelessly eating fruit for breakfast. Good fruit is consumed for breakfast must have nutrients such as:

1. Contain lots of Anthocyanins
Fruit that has a color such as cherries, strawberries, raspberriescontain many plant pigments called antocyanin. In 1997, a studyanalyzing the functions of the 14 powerful antioxidant anthocyaninfound in fruit. Results of these studies show that anthocyanins can help vision problems, protecting the body from damage by radiation and chemicals, improve blood vessel disease. Other results showedanthocyanins can function as an anti-inflammatory and reduce the risk of cancer.

2. Contain lots of Carotenoids
Carotenoids are pigments found in plants, but is useful for humans. Fruit that has yellow, red and orange as orange, watermelon,cantaloupe, tomatoes, mangoes contain lots of carotenoids. Carotenoids can act as a kind of natural "sunblock" in the retina of our eyes. Carotenoids function to filter out the harmful rays of the eyes, and helps protect our sight. Along with this benefit, carotenoids also function to protect other parts of our bodies as well.  But it also serves toimprove lung health and reduce the risk of cancer and bloodvessels.

3. Contain lots of Fiber
Women should consume 21-25 grams of fiber per day and men 30-38 gramsa day. Examples of fruits that contain lots of fiber include raspberries,blackberries, avocado, pears, apples, blueberries, dates,strawberries, bananas, prunes and raisins. Fiber is important for the digestive system to work optimally. Fiberalso helps prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

4. Low Glycemic Index
Eat fruits with low glycemic index, which is located on 55 rank down as cherries, oranges, dried apricots, oranges, apples, pears, peaches, plums and grapes. While the fruits that contain high sugar content can raise blood glucose and insulin, which can causediabetes. Kiwi fruit and bananas are the most minimal rank in the list of safe,the glycemic index ranks 53 and 54. Fruit with a glycemic index isan example content of mango, fresh apricots, raisins and pineapple.Watermelon has a high glycemic index, which is ranked 72.




Monday, May 14, 2012

Things That Cause Hard To Lose Weight


Everyone would like to slim body. but in fact, losing weight is not something easy. General balance of nutrition and healthy lifestyle such as exercising to lose weight. There are several reasons that make people difficult to lose weight : 


1. Have a low resting metabolic rate and high metabolic efficiency
If the resting metabolic rate is low, the body will consume fewer calories, whereas the efficiency of your metabolism will burn fewer calories while moving. This condition makes a person difficult to lose weight.

2. Female sex
Percentage of
women have a higher body fat than men, and more often save the excess weight in the hips, legs and buttocks. Whereas males contain more muscle burns calories even more than fat tissue. In addition men are known to have a better ability to suppress hunger when presented some foods, thereby reducing the desire to eat
.

3. Mothers consuming high-fat diet during pregnancy
Several earlier studies
showed if pregnant women eat foods high in fat it will affect the fat cells that form, weight and health status of a developing fetus, regardless of whether pregnant women are fat or thin.


4. Less sleep
Condition of the body that sleep deprivation can alter gastrointestinal hormones.Lack of sleep also makes control hunger is reduced, making it difficult to lose weight

Monday, April 30, 2012

Healthy Living With Herbal Medicine



Huft, I was sick yesterday and was given medication by a doctor. It makes me very uncomfortable. But what can I do? :)

After browsing google, I found an article about herbal medicine or natural medicine. You can get healthy by taking herbs. Especially in modern times many dangerous medicine, to be consumed. Healthy living with herbal medicine seems to be a good alternative.

This time I want to share about how to overcoming pain that can be treated with herbal medicine. Pain can inhibiting your activity. Anyone can suffer disease, from head, hands or any part of the body. Several natural nutrients can be a painkiller, without any harmful side effects..

Agonies can be prevented by exercising regularly and can be controlled by dietary changes. Here are some foods that can ease the pain (agonies):

1. Ginger
Ginger is the best pain killers that contain analgesics such as ibuprofen. Ginger contains a quartet,
shogaol, zingerone, gingerol, and paradol which are active ingredients to reduce pain. Consuming ginger tea during the rainy season can reduce the pain

2. Turmeric
Turmeric powder is generally used for curries and vegetables. Turmeric powder contains curcumin, curcumin functions is to help relieve pain from insect bites

3. Olive Oil
Olive oil is a good medicine to relieve pain. Olive Oil contains polyphenol, an antioxidant that helps reduce the common causes of pain mechanisms in the body. Olive oil is also a good substitute for butter, because butter high in saturated fat, which can erode bone strength and trigger pain.

4. Strawberries
Strawberries contain lots of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that has the function to reduce pain.





Friday, April 27, 2012

Things That You Should Do and Don't When You Have Headchache



Do you often get headaches? If you often experience headaches, should not be underestimated. Because if you have a headache, then the activity will be disrupted. Pressure of work, or when you have a problem is one of the factors triggering headache.

Therefore, to reduce the symptoms o headache, you should know what you should do and don't when you have headache :


The best thing to do
1. Eating a balanced diet. Be sure to consume the nutrients that can prevent headaches such as magnesium (a mineral found in foods such as fish, grains, and avocados), calcium, riboflavin and vitamin B2.
2. Ice compress on the forehead to constrict swollen blood vessels and relieve headaches caused by tension. If the result of a sinus headache, try a warm compress for 15 minutes as much as 3-4 times a day. 
3. Neck and shoulder massage to relieve tension, can be done by yourself or ask a friend or a professional massage therapist.
4. Stretch at least 5 minutes a day to increase flexibility and minimize muscle strain. Start with the feet, ankles and up the arms, torso, neck, shoulders and face.
5. Exercise regularly to reduce tension and improve blood flow. In addition to helping the heart, the brain releases endorphins that can affect mood and reduce headache pain.
 

Thing should not be done 
1. Do not skip meals because the brain depends on glucose to function. Keep your blood sugar levels stable by eating regularly.
2. Avoid foods that contain tyramine amino acid thought to trigger migraines as a result of the blood vessels constrict and expand. These foods include meat, chocolate or hot dog.
3. Do not take aspirin or pain medication is too much. This is because it can make people with drug dependence, if the pain is gone then he will come again with more intense.
4. Do not reduce the time to sleep, because of excessive fatigue are the main triggers of tension and migraine pain.
 
5. Do not delay to go to the doctor especially if the headache is more than 3 times in one week, the headache is severe enough to need medication, headache or stiff neck accompanied by fever, shortness of breath, dizziness, slurred speech and drowsiness can be symptoms of serious disease. 

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Fruits and Vegetables to Prevent Baldness



If your head bald? Or you have a problem with your hair? This article will discuss about the fruits and vegetables that are useful for preventing baldness. 

For that there are several ways you can do, for example by using a shampoo. Be careful with hair loss happened to you, because it can cause baldness. Normal amount of hair loss is 50-100 strands per day. When the amount of hair loss is more than that it will potentially lead to baldness.

Inadequate nutrition, diet or illness can cause extreme hair loss. Eat a balanced diet and contain lots of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, B and C, and iron will help your hair thick and prevents hair loss.

Here are some fruits and vegetables can prevent hair loss : 

1. Carrots
Carrots are a source of vitamin A, which can keep the scalp healthy. Try eating carrots and hummus for a healthy dose of protein, monounsaturated fat and complex carbohydrates.
   

2. Orange
Citrus fruits contain inositol, a type of sugar related to glucose, which is also known as vitamin Bh. Not only lowers cholesterol and helps the body break down fats, inositol also stop thinning hair and can protect against hair loss.
 

3. Greens
Old spinach, Swiss chard, collards and bok choy all contain vitamin A and C, which helps the body produce sebum. Sebum is an oily substance produced by hair follicles, acts as a natural konditioner for your hair.
 

4. Red Peppers
Red peppers contain more vitamin C than a cup of orange juice. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that improves circulation to the scalp and promote hair growth.
 

5. Cherry
Cherry juice is a rich source of iron. Anemia is often the cause of hair loss, so make sure your diet contains adequate amounts of iron to prevent anemia. Green leafy vegetables, dates, raisins and dried fruits are also high in iron.
 

Thursday, April 19, 2012

5 Easy Tips For a Healthy Heart


 Who does not want to have a healthy heart? You'll want it too right? But our environment is very influential. For example you have a friend who was smoking, dirty dust on the road etc. Here are 5 easy steps to keep the heart and blood vessels in order to keep you healthy : 


1. Stay away from the motorway
Horns, sirens and noisy car engine that can interfere blood circulation in your blood vessels. Based on recent research, the traffic noise affects the risk of stroke.


2. Enough sleep
According to a study published in February 2011 in the European Heart Journal, less sleeping or too much may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Too few hours of sleep can increase blood pressure and cholesterol that makes you at higher risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes. 


3. Eat blueberries
According to research in America, eating blueberries may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. In the study, people who eat blueberries at least one serving per week can reduce the risk of high blood pressure until 10 percent.

4. Eating dark chocolate
Numerous studies show that eating dark chocolate can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Chocolate has a flavonoid, which is useful for protecting cells from damage. 
5. Reduce consumption of soft drinks
The current study has found that excessive consumption of soft drinks may increase the risk of stroke. In studies involving 2564 participants, found that people who drink soda every day have a risk of stroke and heart attack 48 percent higher than people who do not drink soda.