Why We like to gossip?

Buana Blog. Despite knowing that gossiping is not a good habit, but only a few people who consciously avoid it. Upon hearing the gossip there, we immediately curious to know more deeply even though the topic is rumored personal problems of others.

Drifting problems in the gossip circle is difficult to avoid. One reason is our visual system is programmed to focus on negative gossip we hear. In addition, the human brain to remember the gossip was more strongly negative than positive rumors or gossip is neutral.

"Naturally we are more sensitive to information that may potentially threaten our lives," Irving Biederman, neuroscience experts from California, United States.

Although the topic of gossip about others, but it is not impossible that one day will fall on us.

"We can take advantage of the negative rumors that we hear by way of avoiding it to not happen to us," said lead researcher Eliza Bliss-Moreau, from California, USA.

Previous studies also revealed that humans evolved in such a way as to have a tendency to judge and happy to talk about other people.

Although there are many categories of conversations with other people, ranging from greetings, explanations, lie or tell a secret, but the most favored people are talking about someone else. In fact, although the conversation begins with the topic of the weather, eventually they'll talk about other people.

Primatologist Robin Dunbar of the University of Oxford UK, said that gossip does not always mean bad. Dunbar explained that the gossip has gone through evolutionary selection as a way to unite groups of people.

At first, according to Dunbar, primates such as baboons live in groups and use self-care as a social tool to establish, maintain and break relationships. But in evolutionary history, human groups as large and no one has time to notice the appearance of lailn. Gossip or talk about other people and then replace it as the glue of social bonding.

Although gossip may already exist naturally in any social environment, but humans are not born to gossip. Children learn the art of communication through the environment, ranging from polite to talk with the parents, do not swear on someone else, or use good grammar. Including, custom gossip about others.

In other words, although we have a tendency to like gossip, but the joy was not to be nurtured. In fact, we can teach children to avoid gossip by way of "keeping the tongue" to did not often talk about the negative news about other people.

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Health Threats Beyond Beauty Care

Buana Blog. Most people go to a salon to be more beautiful. But if treatment is too excessive, it could be the result of which made it become dangerous. The following health hazards due to beauty treatments.
"I see some people who would be pretty messy or damaged by the excessive beauty treatments or care that it was not necessary," said Dr. Debra Jaliman, a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Dermatology.

Here are a few beauty treatments that potentially could cause damage or danger to one's health, namely :

The use of whitening cream In general, 
no bleach (bleaching) is a problem, but rather people who do overbleaching. The cream is used it can effectively change the color of one's skin become whiter and brighter, but sometimes people use it for a long time or many years that actually can harm it.

Whitening creams usually contain hydroquinone compound, 
which is a potential carcinogen that inhibits melanin production and should be used in very small concentrations (implies a maximum of 2 per cent). Side effects of hydroquinone can cause ochronosis (pigmented cartilage discolor disease), making the skin appear blue-black and can cause cancer.

Artificial nails,
Fake nails are usually made from acrylic which can be a disaster, because it can play a role in the process of bacterial infection. The space between the natural nail and artificial nails can create a warm and moist environment and prevent the nail to breathe, thus creating an ideal environment for bacterial infection and also the growth of mold.

Generally a person will experience redness, swelling and pain. In worse conditions could damage or break the natural nail. Jaliman suggested that someone take vitamin B complex to strengthen the natural nail.

Hair extensions,
Most women use hair extensions every day and exceed the recommended time. But generally this process can weaken the hair roots and make a real hair loss that can lead to baldness. This is because the hair is pinned to the real hair can provide tremendous pressure on hair follicles, which makes it strong so that loss.

Eliminate body hair with laser (laser hair removal),
Treatment removes the hair with this technique is effective, as long as performed by a trained and professional. But for people who have dark skin should be cautious and require special attention, because the laser is designed to target the pigment in the hair shaft. If not careful the laser could damage the layer of the epidermis, so that dark-skinned people have a higher risk of having blisters.

Therefore, before performing this technique should make sure first that the practitioners who do already have a certificate or already experienced.

False eyelashes and eyelash extensions,
False eyelashes or eyelash extensions will make it look darker and thicker. But this can reduce the ability of the original eyelashes which serve to protect the eyes from dirt, sun and dust. Therefore, if used for too long will make the eyes become more at risk of contracting something or infection and unhealthy. Jaliman suggested that this treatment done on certain occasions such as weddings and not just in the long term.

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Anchovy and Chicken Claws Main Source of Calcium In addition to Milk

Buana Blog. During this time milk is known as a good source of calcium for the community. But for people who can not consume milk because it has no alternative other digestive problems by eating fish and chicken claw.

For people who have lactose intolerance usually can not consume milk because of lactose contained in milk can not be digested well by the intestines, giving rise to disorders such as diarrhea.

"For people who have milk intolerance, calcium source can be obtained from fish, especially the bones can be eaten. And the fish that contain lots of calcium are fish," said Dr. Samuel Oentoro, MS, SpGK, Faculty of medicine-clinical nutritionist at the launch of Logo RSCM Frisian Flag and a new campaign 'Seize Your Days' in the Ballroom of the Ritz Charlton, Jakarta, Friday (10/12/2010).

Dr. Samuel tells us that a lot of calcium found in bones, so the fish can be consumed along with bones contain high calcium like fish usually eaten together with her bones. In addition there is also a calcium scribble.
"But you should not consume fish that have been preserved (salted) or fried. It is better roasted or disteam terinya fish," said the doctor who practices in the Semanggi Specialist Clinic.

Calcium has been known to be useful to build and strengthen bones. But there are many benefits of calcium for the body, because this mineral can help lower blood pressure, reduce your risk of diabetes and lose weight.

This is because calcium can help speed up the process of burning fat, but if the calcium comes from milk should not choose the milk that contains high levels of fat.
In addition, calcium intake must be considered to keep the amount of calcium in the blood remained within normal range, so can not take calcium from other sources

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Appropriate defecation techniques

Buana Blog. Often push too hard or straining during bowel movements is one cause of people have hemorrhoid. For that, know the correct ways to defecate to avoid hemorrhoid or hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids or hemorrhoid or hemorrhoids is a disease or disorder in the anus. Anus lips sometimes accompanied by swelling and bleeding.

To prevent this disease, the doctor will usually recommend that regular bowel movements and eating lots of fiber. Correct technique could also help prevent hemorrhoid.

Here are some healthy and true techniques to prevent hemorrhoid :

1. Sitting on the toilet by directing the body to the front. Rest your arm on the thigh and slightly lift the heel of the foot.
2. Alternatively, navigate to the front of the body by holding the ankle.
3. Try the rectum (large intestine point near the anus) relax and feel there is little bulge out
4. Lips, jaw and open mouth will facilitate the normal pelvic floor relaxation during defecation.
5. Inhale through your nose and exhale through the mouth or a soft hissing through the teeth. This can prevent the stomach does not become hard.
6. If post-childbirth or decreased perineum (the area between the vagina and rectum), place the fingers outside the perineum.
7. Once completed, return the condition of the pelvic floor muscles in normal circumstances.
8. Repeat the above 3-4 times if not successful.


In addition to defecate technique is right, hemorrhoid can also be prevented with regular bowel habit and not hard, in the following manner:

1. Discover your best time to defecate.
Usually the best time of half an hour to 1 hour after breakfast, but for some people half to 1 hour after lunch. Time is the best because it uses a gastro-colic reflex, namely stimulation of bowel movements that occur with meals to aid defecation.

2. Make sure you are not in a hurry and have easy access to the bathroom

3. Get used to eating in the same hour every day, whether breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bowel function will be very good when people eat in the regular hours.

4. Make a habit of always eating the same amount every day
5. Eating foods high in fiber, like fruits and vegetables.
6. Drink plenty of fluids without caffeine, ideally 64 ounces a day or 8 glasses of water.
7. Exercise every day, this will help the intestines work consistently.
8. Keep the caffeine because it can cause colon diuretic and makes feces becomes hard.

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Vegetable Precepts For People with Uric Acid

Buana Blog. Apart from having to reduce consumption of meat, liver, chicken, turkey and several species of fish, gout sufferers should eat less of certain vegetables. What are the vegetables that become precept for people with uric acid?

Uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism. Most foods high in purine are meats, like beef, liver, turkey and some fish. However, there are some vegetables that are high-purine and would trigger an increase in the amount of uric acid in the body.

Uric acid will crystallize and accumulate in the joints, causing inflammation (inflammation) and swelling that are the signs and symptoms of classic gout. The medical term for too much uric acid in blood flow is hyperuricemia.

Reported by LIVESTRONG, here are some vegetables that should be avoided by gout patients

1. Spinach
Spinach is a leafy green vegetables are high in iron, vitamin C, luteins, beta-carotene and flavonoids. Unfortunately for people who suffer from gout or uric acid, spinach is one vegetable that should be avoided because of the high purine content.

According to food tables AcuMedico, spinach has 57 g of purine for every 100 g spinach.

2. Asparagus
Asparagus high folate and potassium and can be eaten either hot or cold, after cooking. Asparagus is also a salag one vegetable that should be avoided for gout sufferers because the high purine content.

According AcuMedico, purine content of 23 g per 100 g of asparagus.

3. Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is not often found inserted into other foods, but often presented in a mixture of vegetables or as a side dish.

In the list of vegetables that contain high amounts of purines, cauliflower also included one of them. According AcuMedico, purine for cauliflower is 51 g per 100 g of cauliflower.

4. Mushrooms
There is a range of 92-17 g per 100 g of mushrooms purine, according AcuMedico. This is the list of vegetables that should be avoided if you try to limit the amount of uric acid in the body

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Negative side effects shave off eyebrows

Buana Blog. The women sometimes shave her eyebrows and replaced with an eyebrow pencil or a tattoo. But the scientists suggest do not shave off her eyebrows because there are negative side effects.
Eyebrow hair including a very important aspect of one's appearance, because it could be one of the most distinctive features that shape a person's face. Some people have an interesting shape eyebrows, while others appear irregular and need trimming.

As quoted from HowStuffWorks, scientists said that the eyebrow hair serves to help keep moisture out of the eye when a person is sweating or exposed to rain. Although a person has thin eyebrows, he can still perform its function properly.

Arch of the eyebrow shape will help divert rain water or sweat fell to the side of the face, so keep your eye stay dry and prevent water entry into the eye. This condition can help a person stay to see clearly when you're sweating or walking in the middle of the rain.
In addition, not less important function of the eyebrows is the part that helped effect the next time expressing emotions and body language. To test this, try sitting in front of the mirror and make a happy expression, fear, sadness and anger with the eyebrow position is covered. It will show a big difference.

What would happen if his eyebrows shaved off?

If someone does not have eyebrows or shave until exhausted and replaced with a tattoo will make conditions a bit more difficult. This is because no one hold sweat or rain water that fell in the face, but inside there is a salt content of sweat that can cause irritation to the eyes causing a burning sensation.
Most scientists believe that if a person is born without having his eyebrows, then usually he will have a thick eyelashes or skull bone above the eyes rather prominent, so that still can protect the eyes from sweat or rain water.

For that someone is usually not recommended to shave or pull out his eyebrows, but if you want to tidy it up enough to lose a few eyebrow hair.

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Do not underestimate thinning eyebrows

Some signs of disease
hazardous can be identified from changes in body shape and appearance. One of them is a thin eyebrow.

If it were not plucked, or thinning eyebrows rarely a sign of thyroid hormone disruption because one of the functions of these hormones is to maintain healthy hair (including eyebrows).

Once you suspect diminishing eyebrows, then to make sure they check the blood at the nearest health center.

Dr. Whitney S. Goldner and colleagues from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha reported that thyroid problems are more common in women compared with men.

But most people with thyroid problems do not realize that disrupted hormone production. To be sure these disorders can be detected through blood tests to see the levels of the hormone T3, T4 and TSH in the body.

Thyroid disorders often have no symptoms. But there is also experience typical symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, fever and hoarse, can not stand the cold, constipation.

In addition to thinning eyebrows, some signs of dangerous diseases that can be recognized from changes in body shape and appearance are:

1. Creased earlobe
Cardiologist from Brigham and Women's Hospital, JoAnne Foody, MD, says various studies in recent decades many associate conditions earlobe with an increased risk of heart disease. Therefore, if found wrinkled ears, consult a cholesterol and blood pressure.

2. Breast size
The bigger the size of the breast, the risk for type 2 diabetes is also increasing. A study of 90,000 women conducted over the past 20 years shows that female-sized breasts Degnan D had a risk 20 times greater than the size of A to have diabetes. So if you feel the size of large breasts, frequent exercise control or check blood sugar levels.

3. Short index finger
People with shorter index finger than ring finger 2 times greater risk for experiencing arthritis or arthritis in the knee. The greater the difference in length of the index finger and ring finger, the greater the increase in risk and should be prevented by always controlling weight.

Professions that can enforce the proper diagnosis of a disease is a doctor. But to simply estimate the risk of disease, everyone can do it themselves by observing her body shape and appearance of each as observing the things above.

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Depressive Neurosis Disorders

Description
Neurotic depression is a mindset and behaviors that cause maladaptif and recurrent depression. Patients are often anxious, obsessive, and prone to somatization. The cause is the possibility of biological factors that sleep disorders. Another cause of error development of personality and ego, which peaked and difficult to adapt in adolescence and young adulthood.

Symptoms
Patients usually somber, moody, sad, or less interested in the move. Patients can sometimes be sarcastic, nihilistic, it's easy to complain, tense stiff, and refused to intervention therapy. Symptoms that follow are the changes in appetite and tifur patterns, low self-esteem, loss of energy, reduced sex drive, preokupasi obsession with health problems.

Treatment
Approximately 50 percent of patients experience vague symptoms-samr at the age of 25 years. Therefore, the combination of pharmacotherapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy may be the most effective treatment for this disorder

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Flaking scalp signs zinc mineral deficiency

Buana Blog. If the various ways already done but not too lost dandruff, this condition can be triggered by problems in the body. One of them is due to mineral deficiency of zinc.

Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a role in many bodily functions including metabolism and how the enzyme catalyzes the body. In addition, these nutrients are also important in maintaining the health of the nervous system, immune and cell membrane structure.

If the body has a deficiency or zinc deficiency will cause a number of physical symptoms, one of which is flaking scalp or commonly known as dandruff. This is because the turnover of skin cells will occur more quickly thus causing peeling scalp is characterized by the appearance of dandruff.

Therefore several anti-dandruff shampoos contain zinc pyrithione which is one way to combat zinc deficiency which can cause itchy scalp and appears flake crust.

But do not just enough to cope with shampoos that contain zinc. Needed additional zinc from food or supplements to help enhance immune function or improve neurological impairment.

Eating foods rich in zinc and omega-3 fatty acids known to help build a healthy scalp so that it becomes less prone to itching and flaking.

The source of zinc naturally present in animal protein (beef, poultry, shellfish, pork and crab meat), beans, cheddar cheese and a variety of nuts (peanuts, almonds and cashew nuts) and milk.

Everyone needs zinc intake is different, namely :

   1. For children under 3 years of age require 2-3 mg daily
   2. For children aged 4-8 years require 5 mg every day for a year and then increased to 8 mg
   3. For male adolescents and adults above 14 years need 11 mg per day
   4. For female adolescents and adults above 14 years require 8-9 mg
   5. For pregnant and lactating women require 11-13 mg daily


Zinc deficiency is not the only cause of dandruff, but other factors could also play a role such as stress, yeast infection on the scalp, excessive oil production and sensitive care products.

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Sperm Got 2 Flavor, Bitter and Sweet

Buana Blog. Although some say the sperm taste salty or savory, healthy sperm is actually only have 2 sweet or bitter taste that is slightly sour. Bitter sweet liquid that comes out during ejaculation is influenced by the daily food consumption.

Sexologists from Tarumanegara University, Dr. Andrew Wanananda MS says sperm will taste bitter and somewhat sour when he ate the animal products, especially meat. Consumption of coffee and spices, especially garlic also make sperm tastes bitter.

Meanwhile, if men consume lots of fruits, then the sperm will taste sweeter. Dr Andrew said fruits such as oranges, bananas and apples will make sperm taste sweeter because it contains natural sugar.

Just as that contained in fruit, sperm also has a sweet taste because it contains sugar in the form of fructose. While the sour taste when he ate the meat is triggered by an imbalance of pH or acid levels in semen.

Although seem trivial, bitter sweet liquid released by the male during ejaculation is very sensitive for couples who like to perform oral sex. Most women refuse oral sex with a excuse less comfortable with the smell and taste sperm.

BBC Health team has proven it through experiment involving three couples who hooked perform oral sex. The participants were women admitted, sperm taste sweeter after her male partner fasting coffee, alcohol and meat for 2 consecutive days.

Meanwhile, quoted from Spermsecrets, another way you can do to make sperm taste sweeter of them are as follows.

   1. Avoid fast food
   2. Expand eat pineapple, cranberry and orange
   3. Reduce milk and derivatives products, including cheese and yoghurt
   4. Eat Wheatgrass (a type of wheat), celery and parsley because chlorophyll content can improve the taste of sperm
   5. Occasionally drink herbal peppermint, cinnamon and cardamom
   6. Expand the water, because in addition to maintaining general health are also very help regulate the pH balance of sperm.

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Some objects that risk of causing male infertility

Buana Blog. Sperm production in males is influenced by many factors, ranging from toxins harmful to high temperatures. If not avoided or at least reduced, and reduced quality of sperm can cause infertility.

Toxins that cause decreased sperm quality such as bisphenol A (BPA) and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). While the conditions that must be considered to maintain the quality of sperm is to keep the temperature around the 'factory' ie sperm testicles.

Quoted from MSN Health, here are some objects that risk of causing male infertility.

1. Structural expenditure
Nearly 40 percent of thermal paper used for printing the current expenditure structure using component bisphenol-A (BPA) that is harmful to sperm. Direct contact for 10 seconds with a shopping receipt can trigger the transfer of 2.5 mcg of BPA into the hands, whereas scrub the numbers increased 15-fold.

Although there is no strong evidence that shows how big the threat is, it never hurts to watch. This is simply not for long held the structural spending or immediately put it in the wallet or sealed envelope.

2. Food cans
The content of BPA in food cans used to coat the packaging. Acidic nature of the packaged food increases the possibility of BPA released from the layer so it would consumed when served.

To reduce BPA contamination of canned food, which is easy enough to avoid canned foods whenever possible and replace them with fresh food.

3. Sex toy
Several types of sex aids or sex toy for men and women such as dildos, vibrators and penis clamp ring is made of plastic vinyl. This type of plastic can release phthalates, compounds that could trigger dangerous allergies, cancer and reduced sperm quality in men.

To avoid this risk, choose a quality sex toy made of silicone. Safety is guaranteed because the silicon is also used for making medical devices trending in the hospital.

4. Toiletries
Phthalate not only be found on the sex toy but also a variety of vinyl products including shower curtains. Even some kinds of soap and shampoo are also using phthalates as an additive.

In order not to release the phthalate compounds, replace the shower curtain if it seems outdated. Choose soaps and shampoos are phthalate-free, usually are not much use of fragrances.

5. Pesticide
The advantages of organic foods are free of pesticide contamination that is harmful to sperm quality. Toxic pesticides can accumulate in plants, then consumed by humans though it was washed and cooked.

6. Laptops and electrically heated seats
Temperatures that are too high at around testicles can disrupt sperm production. Therefore, despite the cold weather, reduce the use of heating car seats and lap laptop that lights up in the thigh.

7. Marine fish
In general, the nutrient content of fresh marine fish, particularly omega-3 fatty acids are very good for health. However, marine fish taken from contaminated waters contain toxins that can lower sperm quality in men.

Toxins that pollute the waters and marine fish sperm is most dangerous for polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). This poison is a waste of the electronics industry that can accumulate in marine fish.

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Sunshine Good for Sperm

Buana Blog. Sunlight is known to contain vitamin D are good for bone. But for men, the sun can provide an additional benefit is to improve the quality of sperm.

A study involving about 340 men found that vitamin D is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight can improve sperm quality. This condition is good for men who want to be the father.

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen tested the quality of the sperm of 340 men chosen at random and perform a detailed analysis of these samples in the laboratory, researchers also measured the amount of vitamin D in their blood.

The study shows men with adequate vitamin D levels in the body will have a better sperm when swimming toward the egg, as well as greater speed and more penetrative.

If a man lack of vitamin D in the blood of healthy sperm counts will tend to be lower compared with men who have normal vitamin D levels, the ability to fertilize an egg cell (acrosome reaction) is inhibited and the body's ability to absorb calcium will also be hampered .

Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D which helps regulate levels of calcium and phosphorous to generate healthy bones. Most of the experts recommended amount of vitamin D in the blood is at 75 nmol / l.

"The level of vitamin D in the blood are positively associated with sperm motility, thus showing the role of vitamin D in human sperm function," said Dr. Martin Blomberg Jensen.

These findings were published in the journal Human Reproduction which supports previous research on the relationship of vitamin D to sperm production. These results also may explain why many couples who need a quick vacation to get pregnant.

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None weight loss drug is effective and safe

Buana Blog. Many drugs for weight loss sold in the market. But according to research by scientists there is no single body that is safe drug management nearly all have risks.

During the civilized-century scientists tried to discover anti-obesity drugs, but still failed.

Until now, drugs have become an effective answer to the problem of being overweight or obese, despite the reality for billions of dollars spent on research.

Based on the research note that obesity is not just a factor of too much food but its cause varies. It is not possible one medication can overcome these factors.

"We have no miracle cure for obesity, we may have to use the 'bomb' which is very comprehensive," said Dr. Gene-Jack Wang, chairman of medical research at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Meanwhile, Dr. Sidney Wolfe, director of the Health Research Group said he did not expect there will be weight loss drug is effective and safe. Because according to him the possibility to obtain the drug without a myriad of side effects to the body is zero.

Some drugs used for weight loss are known to have side effects such as :

   1. Prescription drugs by speeding up metabolism can lead to stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular problems.
   2. Drugs that block the functioning of the body absorb fat can cause unpleasant side effects such as diarrhea.
   3. The drug works by suppressing the appetite to have adverse effects such as the influence of psychotic, depressive and suicidal thoughts.


"People with excess body weight have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke risk. When coupled with the drug, the more unreasonable," said Dr. Wolfe.

Why is hard to get weight loss drug is effective and without side effects?

The reason for weight gain could be due to emotional factors, biological, social, psychological and environmental. So it is not likely many factors are included in a capsule form.

In addition, many pathways in the brain associated with appetite, making it difficult to create a drug that can suppress appetite if the factors involved in this instinct is not known.

"We eat too much has been equated with drug addiction. The point is there is no magic (magic) to resolve the issue," said Dr. Patricia Powell, aisten professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of South Carolina.

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Find out what foods should not be combined with medication

Buana Blog. Food has become an important energy source for the body. But some foods are known to cause interactions with certain medications. Find out what foods should not be combined with medication.

"The key is not drastically change your diet when taking certain drugs, but ask your doctor about potential interactions that may occur," said Dr. Jane Adler, professor of pharmacology at the University of Central Lancashire.

Dr Alder will explain some of the foods that should not be combined with certain medications because it can make the drug become useless or even harmful, namely:

Fruit juice
Grapefruit contains a compound called furanokumarin that can prevent an enzyme in the intestine to keep foreign objects stay out, so it does not work optimally. This condition will make more drug is absorbed, so its effectiveness can be 2-3 times more than the recommended dosage.

Should not mix grapefruit juice with drugs to treat abnormal heart rhythms, antidepressants, antihistamines (allergy medications), statin and anti-seizure medication. While cranberry juice and pomegranate juice can slow the heart rate to break the blood-thinning drugs and the antidepressant drugs can cause a decrease in drug effectiveness.

Dairy foods
Calcium in milk can bind tetrasiklik and minosiklik of antibiotics. If the content of this antibiotic combined with minerals will make it not dissolve in the intestine so it is not absorbed by the body. Eating a pint of milk can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics by 80 percent. Calcium can also interfere with absorption of drugs for osteoporosis. Avoid drinking milk within 2 hours before taking medication.

Food fermentation
Fermented foods like cheese containing tyramine in high concentrations can cause a 'cheese syndrome'. Tyramine will react with antidepressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) by preventing the enzymes that function to digest the compound. This condition will result in a dangerous high blood pressure.

Roast
People with asthma should avoid the roast because the content of carbon can form compounds that prevent asthma medication with teofilinn work optimally. In addition, this carbon can also trigger asthma attacks despite taking the drug.

Greens
most green vegetables including spinach, cabbage and green teas contain high levels of vitamin K and can trigger blood clotting. If taken with blood-thinning drug would make it useless.

Fiber foods
Foods high in fiber can slow the spread of many drugs including digoxin which is used to regulate an irregular heartbeat, diabetes drug metformin and prevents absorption of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. But that does not mean fiber foods should be eliminated from the diet, but avoid taking them within 2 hours before taking medication.

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Getting rid of bad breath odor with this food

Buana Blog.Unpleasant breath odor can be triggered by various factors, one of them from food. Food can not only cause bad breath, but also can help eliminate the odor. What foods can combat bad breath?

Bad breath or halitosis, is caused by various reasons such as eating certain foods, smoking, gum disease, dry mouth and oral bacteria. In addition to brushing teeth and visiting your dentist regularly, there are foods you can eat to combat bad breath.

Here are some foods can help eliminate the odor :

1. Apple
Apples are one of the best food that can combat bad breath. Hard apple texture helps remove plaque on the teeth. Because dry mouth causes bad breath, the water of the apple also help combat this problem. Apple can provide moisture needs mouth to remove bacteria.

2. Parsley
Seasonings and spices can also be an alternative to eliminate bad breath. Parsley is a great herb that not only get rid of bad breath, but also make it smell better. Pererseli has been used for centuries primarily because they contain chlorophyll, which is acting as a breath freshener.

3. Yogurt
Certain dairy products can provide help to eliminate bad breath. Daily consumption of yogurt can dramatically prevent and reduce halitosis.

In a study submitted to the International Association for Dental Research, Dr. Kenichi Hojo and his team of Japanese researchers found that sugarless yogurt reduces foul smelling compounds that cause bad breath.

4. Strawberries
Strawberries are another fruit that can be a solution to bad breath. Strawberries are not only prevent dry mouth, but also contain large amounts of vitamin C. Environments high in vitamin C make it very difficult for bacteria and germs to breed.

Eating strawberries and other foods rich in vitamin C greatly reduces bad breath. In addition, 2,000 to 6,000 mg of vitamin C taken daily, helps heal mouth and gum disease.

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Allergy Medication Can Make Fat

Buana. Blog. When an allergy recurrence, most people will quickly take allergy medications are antihistamines. These drugs can indeed reduce allergy symptoms, but when consumed regularly can make the body into fat.

Researchers from Yale University published a study in the journal Obesity, which suggests that people who take antihistamines on a regular basis more weight than people who do not eat at all.

In that study, researchers used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2006 to compare the body weight of 867 adults and the use of antihistamines.

The two most common drug in these studies is setirizin (Zyrtec) and fexofenadine (Allegra). Research also shows that the effect is more clearly seen in men.

In a separate study published in 2009 in the Journal of Clinical Allergy and Immunology, using data from the same CDC survey, researchers found that obese children are more likely to suffer from allergies, especially food allergies, than children of normal weight.

"It is unclear to us whether really mean that obesity is the cause of the allergic tendency or not," said Cynthia Visness, PhD, lead author of the study and a research scientist at Rho Inc.

According Visness, is not much literature available that shows the relationship between obesity and allergies, so that might explain the association seen in two studies only a theory.

"In research, the inflammation may play a role. Fat cells release cytokines, chemicals that increase inflammation, and allergic reactions also trigger inflammation. So people with high levels of inflammation in the body they tend to suffer from this condition (fatter)," explained Visness.

Another theory suggested in the Yale study is histamine, which is a neurotransmitter that over-reaction when in contact with allergens, has a secondary role in regulating appetite.

Studies in animals have shown that mice with doses of histamine reduces food intake, while the dose of antihistamine to increase appetite.

Therefore, it makes sense if the authors note, that if you take a lot of antihistamines may cause you to eat more. The researchers also added that some older antihistamines even used as appetite stimulants in children.

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Each Drug Average Got 70 Side Effects

Buana Blog. Efficacy and side effects are 2 things that can not be separated in a drug. According to the study, each drug has an average of 70 side effects and possible unwanted reactions although not always mean dangerous.

Drugs that have the most side effects are antidepressants, anti-virus and drugs to cope with disorders of the nervous system. Meanwhile, a drug that has at least the side effects generally are drugs for diseases of skin and eyes.

A professor of medicine from Indiana University, Dr. Jon Duke reveal that after observing 5600 drug label warnings that include at least 500,000 of side effects. Some have more than 100 side effects, some have reached 525.

According to Prof. Duke, many side effects listed does not necessarily indicate the drug is not safe. Sometimes these side effects appear rare, but manufacturers still list in anticipation of legal action in case of unwanted things.

"Indeed with so many side effects listed, the doctor easier to weigh the risk and benefit 'in prescribing a drug," said Prof. Duke

Risk and benefit ratio is the ratio between the risk of danger in a drug with the benefits when taking them. Doctors use the consideration it always, in the hope that patients receive maximum benefit with minimum risk.

Professor Duke said, the current drug label was too long and static so that the patient is difficult to know the side effects are most likely to occur according to the conditions. Withutilization of technology , expectedsometime drug labels can be more easily understood .

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Immune system enhancer

Buana Blog. The immune system is your body's main defense. Good nutrition is one of the most important factor in maintaining a healthy immune system. Nutrition anything?

The immune system consists of a group of organized tissues and cells, which serve to protect the body from allergens, bacteria, viruses and other organisms.

Here are some essential nutrients that can boost the immune system :

1. Citrus fruit
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant known to fight infection and keeps you healthy. Vitamin C boosts the immune system by increasing production of white blood cells and antibodies, compounds essential for immune response. Vitamin C also may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.

2. Garlic
Garlic is a member of the onion family with the potential to boost immunity. Garlic stimulates the replication of fighting infection, ie white blood cells, enhance natural killer cell activity and increase the efficiency of antibody.

Stinging scent of garlic because it contains sulfur compound known as allicin. These compounds are antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. Garlic is a natural antioxidant that reduces free radicals in the bloodstream and protects against tumor formation.

3. Yogurt
Probiotics or good bacteria found in your digestive tract. When you are sick, symbiotic, or natural balance of good and bad bacteria in the intestines become unbalanced. Eating yogurt with live bacterial cultures may help restore healthy bacteria. Yogurt is also a source of mineral selenium, an antioxidant that increases killer cells and mobilizes against cancer cells.

4. Green tea
Green tea is rich in polyphenols or plant antioxidants, which protect the body against microorganisms and inhibit cancer cell growth. Polyphenols protect the body against oxidative damage from free radicals and harmful components that cause premature aging.

5. Ginger
Active component in ginger root is found in essential oils. Gingerol and shogalo are phenolic compounds that give sharp ginger flavor and character of the drug. Ginger is often recommended as a tea or a warm bath because ginger increase sweat production when warm. It helps the body eliminate germs and toxins. Ginger can also relieve heartburn, nausea, vomiting, migraine and act as anti-inflammatory agent.

6. Fish and shellfish
Fish contains a variety of compounds to enhance immunity, including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant selenium. Omega-3 fatty acids found primarily in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, trout and herring as well as flax seed, increase the activity of phagocytes.

Phagocytes are white blood cells that swallow the bacteria and protects the body against infection. Selenium helps the body in the production of cytokines, proteins that eliminate the virus from the body.

7. Red and orange vegetables
Peppers, squash, sweet potato, tomato, pumpkin, carrots and other brightly colored vegetables are rich in beta-carotene. Beta-carotene increases the number of natural killer cells, fight infection and help the T cells, it is necessary for the immune response. The body converts beta-carotene from the diet into vitamin A. Vitamin A is the first line against disease
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8. Broccoli
With bright colors and solid bud green, broccoli is a member of the vegetable calciferous. Broccoli is rich in vitamins A, C and E, which makes power plant antioxidants. Broccoli contains glucosinolates, which stimulates the immune system and sulforaphanes, which is a potent anti-cancer agents.

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Hypersexual also categorized Mental Disorder

Buana Blog. Hypersexual considered a sexual perversion characterized by high desire for sexual intercourse. Soon these sexual deviations will fall into the category of mental disorders.

Quite a few people who have hypersexual, not to mention the world-known figures such as Tiger Woods, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bill Clinton. Sexual deviation has the potential to destroy families, careers and social status.

"Every year, thousands of men and women from all walks of life seek psychiatric help for sexual behavior disorders," said the doctor who gathered last week at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

More and more people are having sexual behavior problems have prompted the psychiatrist to consider making a new type of mental disorder, namely hypersexual disorder characterized by risky sexual behavior and excessive.

Hypersexual disorders is being considered for inclusion in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the next edition, called the DSM-5, which will be launched in 2013.

According to a report researchers at the APA meeting, the research shows the similarity of childhood experiences of sex addicts. Most of them have some kind of mental, physical or sexual abuse during childhood.

Other studies have shown that people who are hypersexual often do not have a close relationship with other people early in life.

According to a study presented by researchers in Sweden, 92 percent of men with hypersexual disorders had at least mild depressive symptoms. Both men and women with hypersexual, having a low level of welfare compared with people without hypersexual disorders.

Women with hypersexual disorders reported to be more emotional and depressed compared with male patients.

"Attention to this problem grow and come at the right time. The availability of pornography on the internet to create people with sexual behavior disorders. I see now many patients at the age of 20 years who began to make sexual behavior internet since fifth grade," explained Patrick Carnes, executive director of the Gentle Path, a program for sex addicts in Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services, Hattiesburg.

According to Carnes, exposure to pornography or sexual activity at a young age can make the brain create the need for excessive sexual stimulation later in life.

"Research shows early exposure to substances (at a young age) can increase the risk of later addiction. The same goes for sex addiction," said Carnes.

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Red Meat Causes Cancer, antidotes Just Vegetables

Buana Blog. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer is the most easily preventable through a healthy diet. Consumption of red meat is one of the main trigger, while the antidote is simple enough that diligent eating vegetables that contain fiber.

A recent report from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) said, 45 percent of colon cancers could be prevented by reducing consumption of red meat in the diet. Among these four-legged animal meat including goat, cow and pig.

Research led by Elisa Bandera, MD, PhD from Imperial College London observed no fewer than 24 scientific publications about colon cancer. Everything indicates close relationship between red meat consumption with colon cancer risk.

According to the report the results of such research, cancer risk can be reduced by limiting consumption of red meat so as not to exceed 510 grams per week. The amount is approximately equivalent to 5-6 servings small roasts, steaks or the like.

In addition to fresh red meat, processed or canned red meat also can trigger cancer of the colon. Even the risk of getting cancer if you eat processed meats such as corned beef and the like could be higher up to 2 times more than fresh red meat.

Fortunately the results of such research also revealed that the fiber in vegetables and fruits effective enough to counteract the risk of colon cancer. If around the year 2007 the protective effect of vegetable fiber is still a conjecture, the results of this research had confirmed that.

AICR suggests, the consumption of red meat and processed meat should be balanced with the intake of fiber that can be obtained from nuts, vegetables, fruit and grain. Ideal body weight and regular exercise also helps reduce the risk of cancer.

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