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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Keeping Gastric Stay Healthy


Stomach or ventrikulus is a bag under the midriff. In general, the stomach is a place where the food digest and absorb food in place of juice. Hull has a very vital role in the digestion of food which will be the result of digestion forwarded on to the next process. Stomach consists of three parts,namely:

   1. Cardia. Gastric the top where part or place of entry of food from the esophagus itself.
   2. Fundus. Gastric the middle of a rounded shape.
   3. Pylorus. Hull bottom sections or areas directly related to the intestines 12 fingers (duodelum).

In the stomach there are four layers that support the process of digestion in the stomach. The four layers are:

   1. Mucosa. A layer where the cells release various types of liquids, such as enzymes, hormones and gastric acid. These layers are shaped like a trough to enlarge the ratio between the content and extent so as to reproduce the contents of gastric juice that can be issued.
   2. Submucosa. A layer where the blood vessels like arteries and veins can be found to carry nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the stomach to carry absorbed nutrients, carbon dioxide and urea from the cell.
   
3. Muscularis. A layer of abdominal muscles that ordinary assist in mechanical digestion. This layer is divided into 3 layers of muscle, the muscles elongate, circular muscle and muscle menyerong.
   
4. Serosa. A layer that serves as a protective layer of the stomach. Cells in this layer will issue a kind of liquid to minimize the friction that occurs between the abdomen with the other limb

Stomach will not always be healthy, in a time hull will experience injury or illness. Here's disease associated with gastric diseases, among them:

    * Maag. A symptom of a disease that will attack the stomach due to gastric injury or inflammation that can cause burning pain in the stomach and feel heartburn.
    * Colic. The pain that occurs in the stomach which causes because of the stomach to digest food that ultimately unfriendly, like many Manyak eating chili or alcohol.
    * Peptic ulcers. This disease occurs when stomach wall damage caused by mucus that blankets the damaged hull. Enzymes produced in the mucous will eat small portions of existing on the surface layer of the stomach.

Many ways to treat diseases of the stomach, from medical treatment to herbal treatment. Treatment can be done provided that its use is not excessive. There is also a need to be noticed by people with gastric ill, such as:

   1. Drink plenty of water at least three glasses a day or eight glasses a day.
   2. A healthy diet for nutritional intake that produced a lot of healthy nutrition and gnats contain digestive system working properly.
   3. Avoid foods and drinks that can cause stomach turned like spicy foods, alcohol and sodas.
   4. Reduce fried foods.
   5. Do not get used after meals continue to sleep, give a little lag time in the stomach to process food. At least 1 hour to 3 hours.

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Healty Tips:Magnesium For Your Heart

Good News For Peanut Lover. Yes .. consume nuts were going to benefit more because of the crunchy foods have a high magnesium content.
Talk About of magnesium, this mineral is one that plays an important role in the metabolism of the body. Why does the body need magnesium? Because these minerals are multifunctional and indispensable each cell to produce energy.
Magnesium is needed for the body to produce 300 types of enzymes, sending messages through the nervous system, making the muscles remain supple and relaxed and maintain strong bones and teeth. Another important function is to maintain consistency of rate / rhythm of the heart and make blood pressure remained normal.
In many studies, the role of magnesium is also needed in addressing a number of diseases such as asthma and diabetes. This mineral also proved to be very important in overcoming disorders or abnormal heart rhythms. Magnesium is also needed role in the absorption and use of various vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C and calcium for example, would work perfectly in the body when the need for adequate magnesium.
Needs of different women Men In humans, the total reached about 25 grams of magnesium. Most of magnesium is concentrated in the bones and teeth, but also present in muscle and blood. The amount is enough in the body is very important to maintain the balance of the body's metabolism.
To keep levels in the body remains the ideal. Intake of magnesium can be pursued either through daily food and additional supplements for the needy. Total intake of magnesium every day are recommended (DRI) is different for sex and age periods. Adult men aged 13-30 years for example, require the intake of magnesium is about 400 milligrams per day, while women 19-30 years of 310 mg per day.
Research on magnesium requirement continues to grow. Many experts believe that DRI is still too low for disease prevention. No wonder if there is some nutrition experts and doctors who recommend the intake of 500 mg of magnesium per day for adults. The number is believed to help keep the tension remains normal and avoid heart problems.
To obtain an adequate intake, you can eat foods that high levels of magnesium such as nuts, beans, dark green vegetables, whole grains and seafood. Magnesium requirement can be met from the consumption of milk because in each glass contained about 34 milligrams. Soy foods like tofu, tempeh and soy milk are also rich in magnesium.
Although the types of foods that contain magnesium diverse, it is not easy to be able to meet the minimum requirements required every day. However, consuming these foods is the best way to meet the body's need for magnesium and other types of vitamins or minerals.
If you want to earn extra through supplements, keep in mind that you do not need magnesium in large quantities. Supplements may only be giving you between 10 and 50 mg, because if too much - more than 600 mg of-your risk of contracting diarrhea.
It should also be noted also that magnesium supplements are usually combined with a number of hazardous substances. The available options are also varied ranging from magnesium oxide, magnesium ototat, magnesium gluconate, magnesium aspartate, magnesium glisinat, or magnesium citrate. Choose the type of aspartate, and citrate glisinat because it will be easily absorbed by the body. While the types of oxide should be avoided because it will be difficult to tolerate the body.
Strengthen the heart As revealed in the beginning, magnesium plays a vital for heart health. From some research came to light, low levels associated with a number of cardiac abnormalities.
Magnesium deficiency can lead to stiffness or spasms in one korener arterial vessels, so that disrupt blood circulation and cause a heart attack. Some medical experts argue magnesium deficiency is behind the case of a heart attack, especially in patients who had no history of heart disease. Facts also show that intravenous therapy (IV) magnesium is often used for patients with severe heart.
Magnesium is also important in protecting the body from heart attacks caused by clots or blood clots. This mineral helps prevent formation of clots by making platelets or platelets less "sticky" so that tends to be difficult to blend to form clots.
The lack of magnesium levels may also lead to cases of cardiac arrhythmias or irregular heart rhythm. This disorder makes the heart sometimes lost or gained one rate in one or even tapping rhythm became too fast. If the interference is more serious and heart rate did not immediately return to normal, you are at risk of sudden death.
Now that you are strong and protect your heart from abnormal heart rhythms, make it a habit to meet magnesium intake by eating healthy foods and balanced every day. Magnesium sufficient, the heart continues to beat!

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Healty Tips: Why You Need Zinc

Zinc is one of the most important minerals and essential that our body needs. He did a lot of functions such as those used in the body to synthesize 100 enzymes, building our immune system, and helps to maintain the sense of smell and taste. This is also called mineral libido sex because it is important to us, as well as produce and maintain testosterone. There are many sources of natural foods that contain zinc. Zinc is associated with food protein and generally can be found in chicken, lamb, pork, salmon, beef, turkey, lobster, crab meat, liver, and shellfish.
If you are a vegetarian, you can get zinc from foods such as cereals, grains, brown rice, potatoes, beans, milk and cheese, and peanut. Pumpkin seeds offers higher zinc concentration, but overall, the meats listed above offer four times higher bioavailability of zinc absorption by the body. Consuming some vitamins such as E, C, and B6 plus magnesium minerals can also help increase the absorption of zinc by the body. The recommended daily intake for adults is about 11 milligrams for men and 8 milligrams for women. Consuming more than 40 milligrams per day can cause health problems. The content of zinc in sperm and prostate gland were higher than in other body tissues. Zinc deficiency can cause problems in both these fields. In general, the zinc in plant proteins are not easily absorbed by the body such as zinc in meat protein. Because dietary fiber and phytic acid, which is bound to the zinc and creating non-soluble compounds, only 15-40% of the actual zinc will be absorbed by the body. Consuming too much zinc can cause a decrease in good cholesterol, lowered immune function, and can adversely affect your metabolism. There are many foods, herbs, vitamins and minerals that increase one's libido. Fortunately, these foods are good sources for many nutrients we need for good health. zinc is only one of them, but eat healthy along with stress reduction and good exercise will have a positive synergistic effect that will impact every aspect of our lives, including libido.

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Healty Tips:Identify Metal In Your Body(Iron)

In Indonesia, the prevalence of anemia among workers is still high. Studies on anemia in women workers, held in Jakarta, Tangerang, Jambi, and Ghost - Central Java proves it. Reportedly, anemia, lowered productivity 50-10% and the capacity of its 6.5 hours per week. Anemia, which causes the decrease durability also makes people vulnerable to disease, so that frequency increases do not come to work. So true when concluded, iron-deficiency anemia affect one's work productivity.
However, according to another study, productivity can be increased up to 10-20% after workers received iron supplements.
Red blood cell-forming
In people with anemia, more often called anemia, red blood cell levels (hemoglobin or Hb) below the normal value. The reason could be due to lack of nutrients to the formation of blood, such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12. But what often happens is due to iron deficiency anemia.
The process of iron deficiency to be anemic in several stages. Initially, there was a decrease in deposits of iron reserves. If still not satisfied with the input of iron, over time symptoms of anemia with decreased hemoglobin.
Early symptoms of iron anemia of body weakness, fatigue, low energy, poor appetite, decreased concentration, headache, easily infected with disease, decreased stamina, and the views dizzy - especially when rising from sitting. In addition, the face, mucous membranes eyelids, lips, and nails patient looked pale. If anemia is severe, can result in patients with shortness of breath, even a weak heart.
Iron is found in all body cells plays an important role in many biochemical reactions, among which produce red blood cells. The cell was very necessary to transport oxygen to all body tissues. While oxygen is essential in the formation of energy for increased labor productivity and the body does not get tired quickly.
Iron is also an important element in maintaining the immune system, so we are not susceptible to disease. According to the study, those with Hb levels less than 10 g / dl had higher levels of white blood cells (to fight bacteria) is low as well.
The amount of iron in the body varies according to age, sex, and physiological condition of the body. In healthy adults, the amount of iron estimated at more than 4,000 mg, with around 2,500 mg in hemoglobin. In the body of some iron (about 1,000 mg) are stored in the liver in the form of ferritin. When consumption of iron from food is not enough, iron from ferritin deployed to produce hemoglobin.
The amount of iron that must be absorbed by the body each day is only 1 mg or equivalent to 10-20 mg of iron contained in food. Iron on animal food higher absorption of 20-30%, while from vegetable sources only 1-6%.
Women are more vulnerable
Actually, the body has mechanisms to maintain iron balance and prevent the development of iron deficiency. The body can regulate iron absorption according to the needs of the body by increasing absorption in the current shortage and reduce the absorption of iron overload.
Likewise, anemia can still attack, even anyone. Among those who because of an active, very busy, and have limited time, can not follow the diet that meets the need for iron.
Another possibility is the increased demand due to physiological conditions, such as pregnancy, blood loss due to accident, postoperative or menstruation, the presence of chronic disease or infection, such as hookworm infection, malaria, or TB tuberkulose (formerly known as TB).
Those who are dieting also open the possibility of anemia due to an abstinence diet of eggs, meat, liver, or fish. Whereas the type of food was the source of iron readily absorbed. No wonder if the vegetarians tend to be easy to suffer from anemia. Especially with a habit of not eating breakfast or frequency irregular without a quality balanced diet.
Similarly, people with disorders of iron absorption in the intestine. This could occur because of an upset stomach or consumed inhibiting substance such as coffee, tea, or fiber intake of certain foods without enough iron.
Women, especially, need to give special attention to the anemia. Starting as a teenager experiencing menstruation at puberty. In this phase pretty much needed nutrients such as iron, vitamin A, and calcium. Unfortunately, due to menstrual iron he had to lose up to two times the amount spent man.
In adult women with 55 kg weight, iron out the digestive tract and skin or loss of basal totaling 0.5 to 1.0 mg per day, or generally about 0.8 mg per day. While the amount of iron lost through menstruation, in 95% of the population is 1.6 mg per day. So the amount of iron lost through menstruation plus the loss of basal to about 2.4 mg per day in 95% of the population.
Not surprisingly, women tend to suffer from iron deficiency because of loss of substance that in times of menstruation every month without a balanced intake of foods that contain enough iron. Loss of iron through menstruation in women is usually constant, but vary in number among the women. It is understandable if some women need more iron than other women.
Another cause is the tendency of women on a diet because they want to maintain an ideal body shape, without considering the amount of essential nutrients that come in, especially iron.
In addition to menstruation, others are vulnerable during pregnancy and lactation. Anemia is a health issue with the highest prevalence in pregnant women. The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in Indonesia is 70%, or 7 out of 10 pregnant women suffer from anemia.
In the first trimester of pregnancy, iron needed a little because it does not happen menstruation and fetal growth is still slow. Stepped on second to third trimester, blood volume in the female body will increase to 35%, this is equivalent to 450 mg of iron to produce red blood cells. Red blood cells have to carry more oxygen to the fetus. While in childbirth, the need for additional iron 300-350 mg due to blood loss. Until the time of delivery, pregnant women need about 40 mg of iron per day, or twice the state requirement is not pregnant.
In many pregnant women, anemia is caused by the consumption of iron-nutrition foods that do not meet nutritional requirements and growing demand. In addition, repeated pregnancies within a short time. Maternal iron stores are not recovered eventually drained fetuses conceived for the next.
Thus, the requirement of iron for each woman varies according to its life cycle. Non-pregnant adult women need about 26 mg per day, while pregnant women need extra iron about 20 mg per day.
When breastfeeding, although generally women do not experience menstruation, maternal iron and calcium loss through breast milk. In addition to the normal basal loss of about 0.8 mg, loss of iron through breast milk reaches about 0.3 mg per day. So, breast-feeding mothers need extra iron 2 mg per day and 400 mg of calcium per day.
Anaemia in pregnant women is not without risk. According to the study, high maternal mortality rate is closely related to anemia. Anemia also cause low physical ability because the body's cells did not get enough oxygen supply. In addition, animal experiments that iron-deficient pregnant and give birth to children with low resistance to infection. The reason, the phagocyte cells that ward off bacterial infection responsible not functioning optimally.
Watch your diet
Combating anemia - especially for pregnant women, women workers, and women who have married prahamil - has performed nationally with supplementation of iron pills. In fact pregnant women is strongly recommended this pill for three months, which should be taken daily. Research shows that pregnant women who do not drink iron pills iron reserves decreased sharply since the 12th week of gestation.
Unfortunately, this method provides effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and others. So, the alternative was to eat foods fortified with iron, for example in the form of milk or bread.
Iron tablet supplements are necessary for certain conditions, pregnant women and severe anemia for example. People with mild anemia should not take iron supplements, more precisely when they attempt to reform the food menu. For example, by increasing consumption of food containing iron such as eggs, milk, liver, fish, meat, beans (tempeh, tofu, oncom, soybeans, green beans), dark green vegetables (kale, spinach, leaf katuk) , and fruits (oranges, guavas, bananas). Note also the nutrition of food and frequency of eating breakfast regularly, especially for a dieter.
Get used to also add a substance which facilitates iron absorption such as vitamin C, orange juice, meat, chicken, and fish. Conversely, iron absorption inhibiting substances such as tea and coffee should be avoided.
Consult your doctor if anemia related to health, such as infection, chronic disease, or indigestion.

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Friday, January 21, 2011

Healty Tips:TBC Treatment

TB treatment properly, will indirectly prevent the spread of this disease. Some drugs normally used, namely:

    
* Isoniazid (INH)
The drug is bacteriostatic (inhibits growth of bacteria) is a prodrug that needs to be activated by the enzyme catalase for effect. Work by inhibiting the formation of cell walls microbacterial.

    
* Rifampin / Rifampin
Is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and works by preventing transcription of RNA in the process of bacterial cell wall protein synthesis.

    
* Pyrazinamide
Are bactericidal and works by inhibiting the formation of fatty acids needed for bacterial growth.

    
* Streptomycin
Included in the class of aminoglycosides and can kill microbial cells by inhibiting protein synthesis.

    
* Ethambutol
Are bacteriostatic. Works by interfering with bacterial cell wall formation by increasing the permeability of the wall.

 
In TB therapy, typically chosen in the form of a combination of 3-4 kinds of drugs. It aims to avoid the occurrence of bacterial resistance to the drug. Dosages vary for each patient, depending on the severity of infection. Because the TB bacteria are very slow growth, then the handling of tuberculosis long enough, between 6 and 12 months is to kill all the bacteria completely.
Treatment must be carried out continuously without interruption, although the patient has felt better / healthier. Interrupted treatment of middle of the road can cause bacteria to become resistant. If this happens, then the TB will be more difficult to heal and need more time to handle. To help ensure that TB patients take medicine regularly and correctly, the involvement of family members or health workers are needed to monitor and if necessary to prepare a drug that would be consumed. Therefore, the need for family support, especially from patient to complete treatment in order to really achieve healing.
Drugs taken at the same time each day to facilitate the patient in taking the drug. Better medications taken on an empty stomach about half an hour before meals or at bedtime.

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