Laughter is healthy. But, do not laugh himself. I'll pass for mad. Ever heard that expression? People often laugh or cry alone without cause is often suspected of suffering from mental disorder or psychosis. But, assuming it is not always true.
''There is a possibility that the symptoms of epilepsy, not a psychiatric disorder,''said Dr. Kurnia Kusumastuti Dr. SpS (K). Especially, he added, epilepsy patients with seizure manifestations of mental disorders.
So far, the public identifies as symptoms of epilepsy seizure in terms of moving their own bodies. In fact, the meaning is actually a loss of seizure electric charge abnormal nerve cells in the brain.
Manifestations of seizures, Kurnia said, could be grouped into four. Ie, motor, sensory, autonomic, and psychic. Usually considered to be''The seizure by the common people is a manifestation of the motor,''the doctor said neurologist Dr. Soetomo these hospitals.
In addition to laugh or cry alone, another symptom is the fear of excessive strain. In fact, patients are not seeing a scary thing. In fact, there are manifestations of spasm of violence, torture, even kill. Characteristic''symptom of epilepsy is the place by chance, in minutes, over and over, and the pattern is the same,''said Kurnia.
Which meant the same pattern is one epilepsy patients experienced only one symptom. For example, just laughed. These symptoms continue, over and over again until the patient is receiving treatment.
Each time recurrence, seizures do not last long. Usually, only a few minutes, returned to normal conditions. When he came (back to normal), patients do not remember these symptoms. ''That's what distinguishes mental disorders and epilepsy,''said Kurnia.
Mental patients, he continued, usually laughing or crying for a long time. Besides, after the symptoms disappear, awareness of mental patients can not recover. Unlike''epilepsy patients can return to normal consciousness,''explained that neurophysiology expert.
Spasm of violence in patients with epilepsy also carried out spontaneously, without conscious, and only when recurrence. Epilepsy patients who were recurrence was only able to use the things around him to persecute, even kill. ''If mental patients can do premeditated murder. At least, still can take a knife and other objects from another room to persecute someone,''the light of Kurnia.
Therefore, a doctor born August 24, 1957 that suggested patients with epilepsy treatment taken soon. Able to the neurologist or psychiatrist. ''If seeing a psychiatrist, the patient will be observed. Psychiatric disorders if not, will dikonsulkan to us. And vice versa,''said Kurnia.
Therapy, according to Kurnia, done only with regular drug consumption. This will prevent the patient experienced seizures. ''Logically, if the patient is not recurrent, her seizures and her condition is not normal,''he said.
Brain concussion
DEFINITIONS
Concussion is a change caused by injury to the mental function or level of consciousness that involved loss of consciousness, can occur without obvious damage to the brain structure, and lasted less than 6 hours.
People who have a concussion temporarily stunned or slightly confused. Some people may not realize that they already have a concussion. Consciousness may be lost for a short time, rarely more than 15 minutes. Memories for events just before or just after the injury may have been lost.
Then, the patient may experience headache, spinning sensation, lightheadedness, fatigue, poor memory, inability to concentrate, irritability, depression, and anxiety. These symptoms are considered post-concussion syndrome brain. People with disabilities may experience thinking, especially people who have emotional problems before the concussion. Symptoms of post-concussion syndrome is common brain for a week after a concussion and is generally recovered in the second week. But, sometimes, the symptoms continue for months or, rarely, for years. People who already have a concussion also seems to be more susceptible to other injuries, especially if the new injury occurred before the symptoms of previous concussions really gone.
Diagnosis
To diagnose a concussion, doctors need to convince the brain structure was not damaged. Done using computed tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or both. If there is no structural brain damage, only the symptoms need dioabti. For concussion, acetaminophen was given for pain. Antiinflamsi aspirin and non-steroidal drugs (NSAIDs) should not be used for disturbing the blood clotting and can cause bleeding from damaged blood vessels. Rest is best for pengoabatn concussion.
TREATMENT
Treatment for post-concussion syndrome based on the severity of symptoms. Rest and attached very important observation. People who experience emotional difficulties may need psychotherapy. Repeated concussions can increase the risk of future patients into dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression. People should not go back to the body contact sports after a concussion until all the ill effects are gone and the medical evaluation is completed.
Concussion is a change caused by injury to the mental function or level of consciousness that involved loss of consciousness, can occur without obvious damage to the brain structure, and lasted less than 6 hours.
People who have a concussion temporarily stunned or slightly confused. Some people may not realize that they already have a concussion. Consciousness may be lost for a short time, rarely more than 15 minutes. Memories for events just before or just after the injury may have been lost.
Then, the patient may experience headache, spinning sensation, lightheadedness, fatigue, poor memory, inability to concentrate, irritability, depression, and anxiety. These symptoms are considered post-concussion syndrome brain. People with disabilities may experience thinking, especially people who have emotional problems before the concussion. Symptoms of post-concussion syndrome is common brain for a week after a concussion and is generally recovered in the second week. But, sometimes, the symptoms continue for months or, rarely, for years. People who already have a concussion also seems to be more susceptible to other injuries, especially if the new injury occurred before the symptoms of previous concussions really gone.
Diagnosis
To diagnose a concussion, doctors need to convince the brain structure was not damaged. Done using computed tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or both. If there is no structural brain damage, only the symptoms need dioabti. For concussion, acetaminophen was given for pain. Antiinflamsi aspirin and non-steroidal drugs (NSAIDs) should not be used for disturbing the blood clotting and can cause bleeding from damaged blood vessels. Rest is best for pengoabatn concussion.
TREATMENT
Treatment for post-concussion syndrome based on the severity of symptoms. Rest and attached very important observation. People who experience emotional difficulties may need psychotherapy. Repeated concussions can increase the risk of future patients into dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression. People should not go back to the body contact sports after a concussion until all the ill effects are gone and the medical evaluation is completed.
"Junk Food" Same With Addictive Drugs
Who does not tempted by the delights of burgers, chips, or sausage. The types of foods that are known as junk food is very familiar with the modern lifestyle. Few people did not even make the junk food, as obligatory meal every day.
For most people, eating junk food, it brings its own pleasure and not infrequently addictive effect. As a result, junk food becomes part of daily life resulting in the accumulation of fat and calories that trigger obesity problem.
Although junk food has long been suspected to have addictive properties, this research continues to grow. The experts in the UK has recently succeeded in proving that the nature of addictive junk food can be like medicine.
Dr Paul Kenny, a British neurologist who worked in Florida's Scripps Research Institute, through new research reveals how dangerous eating junk food on a regular basis for health. Fat foods and high sugar can make you lose control.
"You lose control. This is a sign of addiction," he said.
The experts believe, Kenny initiated research is the first to indicate that the brain gives the same reaction to junk food as medicine.
"This research provides evidence that indicates that the full obesity and drug addiction has a biological foundation of nerve-the same," said Paul Johnson, co-worker Kenny.
In laboratory research, Dr. Kenny uses mice as experimental objects. Rats were divided into three groups. The first group was given only healthy foods in moderation, both groups are given junk food in limited amounts, whereas the last group were given junk food as much as cheesecake, fat meat products, snack cakes and chocolate sponge.
From the looks of research, the behavior of the two first groups of mice showed no difference. But the rats ate the most junk food gluttony became very fat body and seemed to be addicted.
We conducted an electronic stimulation in the rat brain that feels pleasure, the study found that rats that received junk food, as many require more stimulation to reach the level achieved pleasure rats receiving healthy food.
For most people, eating junk food, it brings its own pleasure and not infrequently addictive effect. As a result, junk food becomes part of daily life resulting in the accumulation of fat and calories that trigger obesity problem.
Although junk food has long been suspected to have addictive properties, this research continues to grow. The experts in the UK has recently succeeded in proving that the nature of addictive junk food can be like medicine.
Dr Paul Kenny, a British neurologist who worked in Florida's Scripps Research Institute, through new research reveals how dangerous eating junk food on a regular basis for health. Fat foods and high sugar can make you lose control.
"You lose control. This is a sign of addiction," he said.
The experts believe, Kenny initiated research is the first to indicate that the brain gives the same reaction to junk food as medicine.
"This research provides evidence that indicates that the full obesity and drug addiction has a biological foundation of nerve-the same," said Paul Johnson, co-worker Kenny.
In laboratory research, Dr. Kenny uses mice as experimental objects. Rats were divided into three groups. The first group was given only healthy foods in moderation, both groups are given junk food in limited amounts, whereas the last group were given junk food as much as cheesecake, fat meat products, snack cakes and chocolate sponge.
From the looks of research, the behavior of the two first groups of mice showed no difference. But the rats ate the most junk food gluttony became very fat body and seemed to be addicted.
We conducted an electronic stimulation in the rat brain that feels pleasure, the study found that rats that received junk food, as many require more stimulation to reach the level achieved pleasure rats receiving healthy food.
Food Reduce Angry
Uproar of disappointment and anger could be caused by many factors. Including things that do not happen to ourselves. For example, when he heard the original culture of Indonesia were taken over by neighboring countries. Or, when we were watching a show that shows victims of the terrorist bombing on television. Instead of negative emotions and disrupt ongoing activities, better calm yourself by eating a source of carbohydrates with low glycemic index.
Dr.Patrick According to Holford, nutritionist and owner of the British Institute for Optimum Nutrition, the source of these carbohydrates will stimulate the formation of L-tryphotan, which the brain converted into serotonin fun.
The danger, if we / create carbohydrates are carbohydrates with high glycemic index. Glucose in the blood will increase, and then swooped down sharply. As a result, the pancreas will work hard to counteract insulin repeatedly this. To help ease the work of the pancreas, we recommended mengasup low glycemic carbohydrates, under number 55. For example, apples, sweet potatoes, and wheat. These foods are also not made quickly accumulate fat.
Complete with berry and citrus fruit. Intake of 1000 mg of vitamin C can reduce levels of cortisol in the blood. Cortisol is a hormone released by the brain when we're stressed. If hormone levels are down, stress levels go down automatically.
Dr.Patrick According to Holford, nutritionist and owner of the British Institute for Optimum Nutrition, the source of these carbohydrates will stimulate the formation of L-tryphotan, which the brain converted into serotonin fun.
The danger, if we / create carbohydrates are carbohydrates with high glycemic index. Glucose in the blood will increase, and then swooped down sharply. As a result, the pancreas will work hard to counteract insulin repeatedly this. To help ease the work of the pancreas, we recommended mengasup low glycemic carbohydrates, under number 55. For example, apples, sweet potatoes, and wheat. These foods are also not made quickly accumulate fat.
Complete with berry and citrus fruit. Intake of 1000 mg of vitamin C can reduce levels of cortisol in the blood. Cortisol is a hormone released by the brain when we're stressed. If hormone levels are down, stress levels go down automatically.
Curing PROPOLIS Dental Disease, Gums and Mouth
Propolis has been used to solve dental problems for centuries, since the effect of dental treatment using propolis can be seen / proven and already the subject of clinical research that popular in Western countries and Eastern countries.
The use of propolis for dentistry in the UK has grown rapidly for several years. Propolis is used to overcome popular dental problems thanks to the work of Philip Wands having some dental clinic in Manchester. He is constantly using propolis for the treatment of dental problems.
In a study in 1995, he reported on the experience of colleagues in the UK in the use of propolis to treat oral ulceration (50 cases), denture trauma, dentures, herpetic (hepes) and painful oral ulceration of non-specific. Treatment with 50% using propolis liquid directly on the infected area. Treatment with propolis liquid can heal in just 2 days. Inflammation of the gums (periodontal inflammation) caused by the removal of wisdom teeth are also treated with propolis.
Propolis Liquid is recommended as a mouthwash (gargle) and breath freshner (bad breath freshener). He also recommends propolis for surgery antiseptic hand soap.
In Japan propolis tested on animals which in initiated by the University of Japan in 1991, found that rats given propolis berkandungan water hole levels decreased significantly in the teeth of the rats that were not given propolis.
The use of propolis for dentistry in the UK has grown rapidly for several years. Propolis is used to overcome popular dental problems thanks to the work of Philip Wands having some dental clinic in Manchester. He is constantly using propolis for the treatment of dental problems.
In a study in 1995, he reported on the experience of colleagues in the UK in the use of propolis to treat oral ulceration (50 cases), denture trauma, dentures, herpetic (hepes) and painful oral ulceration of non-specific. Treatment with 50% using propolis liquid directly on the infected area. Treatment with propolis liquid can heal in just 2 days. Inflammation of the gums (periodontal inflammation) caused by the removal of wisdom teeth are also treated with propolis.
Propolis Liquid is recommended as a mouthwash (gargle) and breath freshner (bad breath freshener). He also recommends propolis for surgery antiseptic hand soap.
In Japan propolis tested on animals which in initiated by the University of Japan in 1991, found that rats given propolis berkandungan water hole levels decreased significantly in the teeth of the rats that were not given propolis.
Caution, Most Junk Food Can Be Senile!
Latest Research on laboratory rats showed that the consumption of junk food can lead to damage brain nerve cells similar to Alzheimer's disease dementia.
Rats given junk food for nine months showed signs of abnormalities in brain circuits that contain neurofibrillary tangle tau protein indicate the existence of Alzheimer's, reported the scientists from the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
These findings indicate how moderan lifestyle habits such as diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol increases the risk of dementia types most commonly found it.
"From the examination of the brains of mice, we found a chemical change yan is not much different in the brains of Alzheimer's is attacked," said Susanne Akterin, experts from the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, the Karolinska Institutet.
"We now suspect that the high intake of fat and cholesterol in combination with genetic factors may adversely affect the number of substances in the brain, which can contribute in the development of Alzheimer's," he added.
Alzheimer's is a disease that there is no cure. Nearly sixty percent of cases of dementia or dementia in the elderly caused by this disease.
In his research, examining Akterin variant apoE4 gene or protein, which is usually found in 15 to 20 percent of those who have Alzheimer's risk factors. This gene plays a role in cholesterol transport system in the body.
Monitor Akterin mice genetically engineered to have the gene variant. The rats were given foods containing lots of fat, sugar and cholesterol for nine months. This represents the type of food nutrition made in the usual fast food outlets.
The rats gradually showed changes in brain chemistry, which indicate the formation of abnormal tau protein is a marker of the presence of Alzheimer's disease, but also a sign that lower cholesterol levels in foods other protein, called Arc that play a role in memory capacity.
Rats given junk food for nine months showed signs of abnormalities in brain circuits that contain neurofibrillary tangle tau protein indicate the existence of Alzheimer's, reported the scientists from the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
These findings indicate how moderan lifestyle habits such as diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol increases the risk of dementia types most commonly found it.
"From the examination of the brains of mice, we found a chemical change yan is not much different in the brains of Alzheimer's is attacked," said Susanne Akterin, experts from the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, the Karolinska Institutet.
"We now suspect that the high intake of fat and cholesterol in combination with genetic factors may adversely affect the number of substances in the brain, which can contribute in the development of Alzheimer's," he added.
Alzheimer's is a disease that there is no cure. Nearly sixty percent of cases of dementia or dementia in the elderly caused by this disease.
In his research, examining Akterin variant apoE4 gene or protein, which is usually found in 15 to 20 percent of those who have Alzheimer's risk factors. This gene plays a role in cholesterol transport system in the body.
Monitor Akterin mice genetically engineered to have the gene variant. The rats were given foods containing lots of fat, sugar and cholesterol for nine months. This represents the type of food nutrition made in the usual fast food outlets.
The rats gradually showed changes in brain chemistry, which indicate the formation of abnormal tau protein is a marker of the presence of Alzheimer's disease, but also a sign that lower cholesterol levels in foods other protein, called Arc that play a role in memory capacity.
Soybean Milk Cholesterol Free
Although small shape, soybean can be processed into various food products, one of which is soy milk. Composition of soy milk is similar to cow's milk, therefore it can be used soy milk instead of cow's milk, especially for those who are allergic to cow's milk lactose.
Another advantage of soy milk than cow's milk is not at all contain cholesterol. However, according to Prof. Dr. Made Astawan, author of Nutrition and Ingredients Food Aneka, cholesterol content of cow's milk is still relatively very low when compared with other animal food. Because it does not have to worry about drinking cow's milk.
Quality protein, soy milk is also almost equal to the quality of cow's milk protein. Protein eficiency ratio (PER) of soy milk is 2.3 whereas cow's milk PER is 2.5. PER means that every 2.3 grams of protein you eat will result in weight gain of 2.3 grams. Thus, the higher the PER value reflects the better quality protein.
In general, soy milk contains vitamins B1, B2 and niacin in an amount equivalent to cow's milk or breast milk, and contains vitamin E and K in considerable amounts.
However, soy milk does not contain vitamin B12 and mineral content, especially calcium, less than cow's milk. Therefore, soy milk is usually produced by the factory are always supplemented with minerals and vitamins.
Another advantage of soy milk than cow's milk is not at all contain cholesterol. However, according to Prof. Dr. Made Astawan, author of Nutrition and Ingredients Food Aneka, cholesterol content of cow's milk is still relatively very low when compared with other animal food. Because it does not have to worry about drinking cow's milk.
Quality protein, soy milk is also almost equal to the quality of cow's milk protein. Protein eficiency ratio (PER) of soy milk is 2.3 whereas cow's milk PER is 2.5. PER means that every 2.3 grams of protein you eat will result in weight gain of 2.3 grams. Thus, the higher the PER value reflects the better quality protein.
In general, soy milk contains vitamins B1, B2 and niacin in an amount equivalent to cow's milk or breast milk, and contains vitamin E and K in considerable amounts.
However, soy milk does not contain vitamin B12 and mineral content, especially calcium, less than cow's milk. Therefore, soy milk is usually produced by the factory are always supplemented with minerals and vitamins.
So conjure Healthy Cookies
Pastries are excellent when celebrating the holidays, such as Lebaran. Almost every house was always served kastangel, Nastar, daughter of the snow, and friends.
Nice and all, but you know, pastries per butirnya contains no less than 50 calories? When you eat 10 eggs, you've unwittingly spent almost a quarter of 500 calories daily calorie needs. The average adult calorie needs about 2,000 calories a day.
In recent years awareness for healthy living are also encouraged efforts to outsmart those cookies to keep delicious eaten without causing disease in recent days.
"Making healthy cookies should be noted that the materials used and how to make," said Penny Sutedjo, a nutritionist from Wllness Anahata Center Jakarta.
Materials used to make cookies is basically healthy, fresh and contain no artificial substances. "It means all the ingredients of pure natural materials, such as chocolate, fresh fruit, nuts, and others. Healthy cookies do not use preservatives, colorings, and artificial sweetener to the dough," he said.
Replace butter and sugar
Pastries are also more attention to healthy nutrition value. "The use of flour can be replaced with oatmeal to boost nutritional value. Because oatmeal contains more fiber than regular flour. To sweeten, palm sugar and honey is much better for health than regular white sugar," said Penny.
In order not to cause blood sugar to soar, he suggested that pastries made not too sweet. To avoid cholesterol skyrocket, avoid pastries that contain butter too much. "You'd better look for a cake that contains fiber from oatmeal and not too sweet," he said.
Because not using preservatives, healthy cookies should notice the cleanliness and the storage period. "To avoid excessive storage in a long time, it is advisable to make a sufficient portion of cookies. Good healthy cookies consumed no more than one month," he said.
Penny admits that eating cookies was indeed healthy. "What must be remembered, portions do a lot. Eat a few pieces at a time.'d Better eat this cake in a state full time. In the circumstances we are hungry can not control myself to eat a little," he said again.
Nice and all, but you know, pastries per butirnya contains no less than 50 calories? When you eat 10 eggs, you've unwittingly spent almost a quarter of 500 calories daily calorie needs. The average adult calorie needs about 2,000 calories a day.
In recent years awareness for healthy living are also encouraged efforts to outsmart those cookies to keep delicious eaten without causing disease in recent days.
"Making healthy cookies should be noted that the materials used and how to make," said Penny Sutedjo, a nutritionist from Wllness Anahata Center Jakarta.
Materials used to make cookies is basically healthy, fresh and contain no artificial substances. "It means all the ingredients of pure natural materials, such as chocolate, fresh fruit, nuts, and others. Healthy cookies do not use preservatives, colorings, and artificial sweetener to the dough," he said.
Replace butter and sugar
Pastries are also more attention to healthy nutrition value. "The use of flour can be replaced with oatmeal to boost nutritional value. Because oatmeal contains more fiber than regular flour. To sweeten, palm sugar and honey is much better for health than regular white sugar," said Penny.
In order not to cause blood sugar to soar, he suggested that pastries made not too sweet. To avoid cholesterol skyrocket, avoid pastries that contain butter too much. "You'd better look for a cake that contains fiber from oatmeal and not too sweet," he said.
Because not using preservatives, healthy cookies should notice the cleanliness and the storage period. "To avoid excessive storage in a long time, it is advisable to make a sufficient portion of cookies. Good healthy cookies consumed no more than one month," he said.
Penny admits that eating cookies was indeed healthy. "What must be remembered, portions do a lot. Eat a few pieces at a time.'d Better eat this cake in a state full time. In the circumstances we are hungry can not control myself to eat a little," he said again.
Chlorophyll a Unique Role in Kiwi Fruit
Generally the fruit changes color from green (when young) to yellow, orange, or red (when ripe). Only a few types of fruits that remain green when ripe. One of them is the kiwi.
The green color is caused by the pigment chlorophyll levels remained unchanged in the process pematangannya. Foodstuffs generally contain more chlorophyll is a good source of magnesium.
Many research results have shown that chlorophyll antimutagenik properties (preventing the spread of cancer-causing genes). This occurs because the nature of chlorophyll binding reaction can inhibit carcinogens with DNA compounds, and compounds to counteract the radical reaction. Chlorophyll can also protect the immune system through the ability to reduce reactivity of radical compounds.
One study showed that klorofilin, the substance chlorophyll derivatives, capable of binding Aflatoxin B1 can inhibit the occurrence of liver cancer. Benitez research results and Wens (1996) showed that very effectively lower klorofilin superoxide anion (free radical species), whose capacity is higher than the beta-carotene or vitamin C.
Kiwi also contains inositol, which plays an important role in intracellular responses to hormones and neurotransmitters. Some research indicates that inositol supplementation helps lung function in premature infants and adults who experience depression. Kiwi also contains serotonin, a substance that is calm effect.
The green color is caused by the pigment chlorophyll levels remained unchanged in the process pematangannya. Foodstuffs generally contain more chlorophyll is a good source of magnesium.
Many research results have shown that chlorophyll antimutagenik properties (preventing the spread of cancer-causing genes). This occurs because the nature of chlorophyll binding reaction can inhibit carcinogens with DNA compounds, and compounds to counteract the radical reaction. Chlorophyll can also protect the immune system through the ability to reduce reactivity of radical compounds.
One study showed that klorofilin, the substance chlorophyll derivatives, capable of binding Aflatoxin B1 can inhibit the occurrence of liver cancer. Benitez research results and Wens (1996) showed that very effectively lower klorofilin superoxide anion (free radical species), whose capacity is higher than the beta-carotene or vitamin C.
Kiwi also contains inositol, which plays an important role in intracellular responses to hormones and neurotransmitters. Some research indicates that inositol supplementation helps lung function in premature infants and adults who experience depression. Kiwi also contains serotonin, a substance that is calm effect.
Caffeine, between Danger and Benefits
If consumed in excessive amounts, caffeine can cause heart problems. However, with the right dosage, caffeine effectively increase alertness, and even healthy.
Caffeine is an alkaloid compounds, mainly found in tea (1-4,8 percent), coffee (1-1.5 percent), and kola nut (2,7-3,6 per cent). In addition to the material contained in a natural, caffeine can also be generated semisintetis.
Although safe for consumption, caffeine can cause unwanted reactions, such as insomnia, restlessness, increased respiration, muscle tremors, and diuresis (frequent urination). Caffeine can also cause a mild addictive. People who drink coffee will suffer a headache in the morning or after 12 hours after consuming coffee.
The study also showed that people who used to drink coffee more than 5 cups a day at risk of heart problems. Caffeine consumption during pregnancy can cause birth abnormalities.
On the other hand, for the health benefits of coffee also was not there. A recent study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that consumption of 2 cups of caffeinated drinks, including coffee, would reduce the risk of heart attacks and 31 percent. Coffee was also significantly reduces the risk of colon cancer formation.
According to Professor Peter Rogers and Dr Lindsay St. Claire from the University of Bristol, UK, the negative effects of caffeine stronger in men than women. In women, caffeine actually reduce stress, especially on office workers. Coffee is also effectively increase alertness and sociability in the office.
To get the positive benefits of coffee, experts recommend the consumption of organic coffee and Arabica coffee from Java. Each 8 ounces of Arabica coffee proteins known to contain levels higher than regular coffee and have caffeine levels are lower. This organic coffee also contains antioxidants 40 percent higher than other types of coffee.
Caffeine is an alkaloid compounds, mainly found in tea (1-4,8 percent), coffee (1-1.5 percent), and kola nut (2,7-3,6 per cent). In addition to the material contained in a natural, caffeine can also be generated semisintetis.
Although safe for consumption, caffeine can cause unwanted reactions, such as insomnia, restlessness, increased respiration, muscle tremors, and diuresis (frequent urination). Caffeine can also cause a mild addictive. People who drink coffee will suffer a headache in the morning or after 12 hours after consuming coffee.
The study also showed that people who used to drink coffee more than 5 cups a day at risk of heart problems. Caffeine consumption during pregnancy can cause birth abnormalities.
On the other hand, for the health benefits of coffee also was not there. A recent study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that consumption of 2 cups of caffeinated drinks, including coffee, would reduce the risk of heart attacks and 31 percent. Coffee was also significantly reduces the risk of colon cancer formation.
According to Professor Peter Rogers and Dr Lindsay St. Claire from the University of Bristol, UK, the negative effects of caffeine stronger in men than women. In women, caffeine actually reduce stress, especially on office workers. Coffee is also effectively increase alertness and sociability in the office.
To get the positive benefits of coffee, experts recommend the consumption of organic coffee and Arabica coffee from Java. Each 8 ounces of Arabica coffee proteins known to contain levels higher than regular coffee and have caffeine levels are lower. This organic coffee also contains antioxidants 40 percent higher than other types of coffee.
Give Brain Healthy Food
Like other parts of the body, your brain condition also reflects what you eat during this. Too much eating unhealthy foods, the brain would also not healthy.
Intake of excess fat or cholesterol can cause plaque in arteries that also affect the brain works. To maintain brain function, she loved this food.
Intake of excess fat or cholesterol can cause plaque in arteries that also affect the brain works. To maintain brain function, she loved this food.
- Water, Raw foods are easily available has important benefits for the brain. Its function is to reduce the dehydration that can make your body releases stress hormones. Stress hormones which can cause too much damage to nerves in the brain. So get used to drink at least eight glasses of water per day.
- Fish, This seafood rich in omega-3 is good for the brain synapses. Synapse is the nerve connecting the brain and is important to learn and remember. Lack of omega-3 to trigger and increase the risk of dementia. If you do not like fish, omega-3 can also be obtained from nuts.
- Vegetables and fruit, These foods are rich in antioxidants that are good for the brain. Fruits rich in antioxidants such as strawberries, avocados, grapes, citrus, guava, and kiwi. Antioxidant-rich vegetables such as spinach, carrots, and broccoli. Consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables every day is recommended.
- Carbohydrate Complex, Complex carbohydrates are needed as energy for the brain in order to think well. Lots contained in grains, vegetables, and fruits.
- Green tea, One of the reasons why the Japanese are smart tea drinking habits. The composition contained in green tea may reduce plaque and "dirt" attached to the brain. In addition, green tea is also associated with psychiatric conditions better.
- Eggs, These foods contain choline, fatty compounds resembling vitamin B that can help improve memory.
- Natokinase, Can be found in the fermented soybean. Natokinase good for blood flow in the body that affect the intake of blood in the brain.
Seeing the Benefits of Fiber
Fiber foods (dietary fiber) is a component in plants that are not digested enzymatically into parts that can diserat in the digestive tract.
Barbara Rolls, Phd, author of The Volumetrics Eating Plan, says the consumption of high-fiber diet is very good for lowering cholesterol, but also prevent constipation because fiber absorbs water when passing through the digestive tract so that the feces become soft tekstus.
To be free from constipation, fiber consumption should be balanced with adequate water intake, because if not drinking, it will exacerbate fiber constipation or bowel disorders.
"Fiber not only reduces the density of food (the number of calories we / create), but also shorten the time lapse when the rest of the digestive tract through the system," said Rolls. This will reduce exposure to carcinogens intestinal wall.
In addition, according to Joanne Slavin, PhD, an expert in the field of obesity from the University of Minnesota, fibers not only make your stomach feel more full, but also reduces digestive problems, including colon cancer.
Some studies even show that large amounts of fiber can help regulate blood sugar and insulin. This is why, people who often eat more fiber tend to be slimmer.
Fiber is also known to show other benefits to health. High fiber intake (especially from cereals and products serelia) proved to slow the emergence of cholesterol plaque in women who suffer from heart disease.
Adequate fiber consumption will also protect your heart by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) without reducing good cholesterol (HDL). This is because high-fiber foods usually contain saturated fats and cholesterol low.
The best sources of fiber are vegetables and fruits, and grains. The experts do not recommend the consumption of fiber supplements because of inappropriate consumption can cause intestinal obstruction and diarrhea.
Barbara Rolls, Phd, author of The Volumetrics Eating Plan, says the consumption of high-fiber diet is very good for lowering cholesterol, but also prevent constipation because fiber absorbs water when passing through the digestive tract so that the feces become soft tekstus.
To be free from constipation, fiber consumption should be balanced with adequate water intake, because if not drinking, it will exacerbate fiber constipation or bowel disorders.
"Fiber not only reduces the density of food (the number of calories we / create), but also shorten the time lapse when the rest of the digestive tract through the system," said Rolls. This will reduce exposure to carcinogens intestinal wall.
In addition, according to Joanne Slavin, PhD, an expert in the field of obesity from the University of Minnesota, fibers not only make your stomach feel more full, but also reduces digestive problems, including colon cancer.
Some studies even show that large amounts of fiber can help regulate blood sugar and insulin. This is why, people who often eat more fiber tend to be slimmer.
Fiber is also known to show other benefits to health. High fiber intake (especially from cereals and products serelia) proved to slow the emergence of cholesterol plaque in women who suffer from heart disease.
Adequate fiber consumption will also protect your heart by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) without reducing good cholesterol (HDL). This is because high-fiber foods usually contain saturated fats and cholesterol low.
The best sources of fiber are vegetables and fruits, and grains. The experts do not recommend the consumption of fiber supplements because of inappropriate consumption can cause intestinal obstruction and diarrhea.
Eggs & Claw of Chicken Can Discounter a High Blood
Journals Japan Society for Bioscience Tsukuba recently revealed findings that have chicken claw efficacy for reducing high blood pressure.
Substance content of collagen (collagen, chicken extract) is equivalent to a chicken claw with antihypertensive activity of ACE-inhibitor group. This claw collagen can reduce levels of plasma rennin, so do not bring blood pressure becomes higher.
So high blood approach to diet again now enriched by the presence of a chicken claw. Before this is known to play a role controlling blood pressure is a mineral potassium. It is in their high blood pressure, intake of fruit should be sufficient. Not just one or two times a day, but four servings of fruits and vegetables.
In addition to the chicken claw, quoted from the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, revealed no findings of experts from the University of Alberta, Canada, chicken eggs affairs role for high blood pressure sufferers. Cooked egg was potentially equivalent to the antihypertensive ACE-inhibitors, such as a chicken claw.
Depending on how the eggs are presented, determine the level of benefits. Fried eggs higher potential than boiled antihipertensinya. Mixture of white and yolk is more potent than just the egg white or yellow only.
Therefore, excessive fear of eggs should be abolished. Limiting does not mean it's not. Eggs are a source of amino acids (essential amino acid) the most complete.
If you do not eat eggs at all, would the body needs eight kinds of essential amino acids are not met. The body can not produce amino acids. Lack of one or more amino acids led to a number of complaints and diseases. Consumption of eggs two or three times a week rather than prohibition.
Other findings mentioned, consuming nuts also help to suppress high blood pressure (Journal of Clinical Nutrition) for nuts contain unsaturated fats are healthful, but the mineral magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K) is high, as well as fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
So conclusion, controlling high blood pressure may be enough with DASH (dietary approach to stop hypertension) diet style, but using chicken eggs, claw, and nuts. In fact the true ancestor of the menu always choose a similar DASH diet, claw, eggs, and nuts.
In Japan, the tradition remains a healthy meal that is still perpetuated by the fishermen in Okinawa.
Substance content of collagen (collagen, chicken extract) is equivalent to a chicken claw with antihypertensive activity of ACE-inhibitor group. This claw collagen can reduce levels of plasma rennin, so do not bring blood pressure becomes higher.
So high blood approach to diet again now enriched by the presence of a chicken claw. Before this is known to play a role controlling blood pressure is a mineral potassium. It is in their high blood pressure, intake of fruit should be sufficient. Not just one or two times a day, but four servings of fruits and vegetables.
In addition to the chicken claw, quoted from the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, revealed no findings of experts from the University of Alberta, Canada, chicken eggs affairs role for high blood pressure sufferers. Cooked egg was potentially equivalent to the antihypertensive ACE-inhibitors, such as a chicken claw.
Depending on how the eggs are presented, determine the level of benefits. Fried eggs higher potential than boiled antihipertensinya. Mixture of white and yolk is more potent than just the egg white or yellow only.
Therefore, excessive fear of eggs should be abolished. Limiting does not mean it's not. Eggs are a source of amino acids (essential amino acid) the most complete.
If you do not eat eggs at all, would the body needs eight kinds of essential amino acids are not met. The body can not produce amino acids. Lack of one or more amino acids led to a number of complaints and diseases. Consumption of eggs two or three times a week rather than prohibition.
Other findings mentioned, consuming nuts also help to suppress high blood pressure (Journal of Clinical Nutrition) for nuts contain unsaturated fats are healthful, but the mineral magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K) is high, as well as fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
So conclusion, controlling high blood pressure may be enough with DASH (dietary approach to stop hypertension) diet style, but using chicken eggs, claw, and nuts. In fact the true ancestor of the menu always choose a similar DASH diet, claw, eggs, and nuts.
In Japan, the tradition remains a healthy meal that is still perpetuated by the fishermen in Okinawa.
Apples, For Healthy Colon
In addition to genetic disorders, food consumed affects the incidence of colorectal cancer (colon). One of the foods that are proven to be able to prevent this cancer is an apple.
Recent research shows, an apple or apple juice have a positive impact on the large intestine. Content of pectin and polyphenols found in apples much, are known to increase biological mechanism to produce compounds antikarsinogenik (anti-cancer) in the fermentation process. "Apples are a source of fiber and antioxidants are good.
pples are also rich in pectin are effective as an anticancer substance in the large intestine," said the researchers.
In a laboratory study conducted by German researchers, Dr. Dieter Schrenk, known components in apples can increase butyrate production, to prevent the formation of HDAC (Histone deacetlyases). HDAC declining production will push the growth of pre-cancerous cells and tumor cells.
Colon cancer is a cancer that is often encountered in Indonesia. Cancer is not just about the men but also women. Colon cancer risk increases in consumption of high fat and low in fiber, body fat, smoking, and lack of exercise
Recent research shows, an apple or apple juice have a positive impact on the large intestine. Content of pectin and polyphenols found in apples much, are known to increase biological mechanism to produce compounds antikarsinogenik (anti-cancer) in the fermentation process. "Apples are a source of fiber and antioxidants are good.
pples are also rich in pectin are effective as an anticancer substance in the large intestine," said the researchers.
In a laboratory study conducted by German researchers, Dr. Dieter Schrenk, known components in apples can increase butyrate production, to prevent the formation of HDAC (Histone deacetlyases). HDAC declining production will push the growth of pre-cancerous cells and tumor cells.
Colon cancer is a cancer that is often encountered in Indonesia. Cancer is not just about the men but also women. Colon cancer risk increases in consumption of high fat and low in fiber, body fat, smoking, and lack of exercise
Hepatitis C can be cured
Liver disease caused by hepatitis C virus is dangerous. But, early detection and the latest developments in the treatment of hepatitis C patients the opportunity to enhance recovery.
Hepatitis C virus mainly transmitted by blood transfusion or injection drug use. Potential to become chronic is very large, about 70-80 percent. Next 20-30 percent will experience liver cirrhosis in 20-30 years time. Some of it will continue to be a liver cancer.
The journey was an impressive disease sinister disease. But according to doctors Superior Budihusodo, SpPD, from sub section hepatologist, University of Indonesia Faculty of Medicine, patients with hepatitis C can be cured if diagnosed and treated early. Moreover, the development of hepatitis into cirrhosis or even liver cancer may take a dozen to tens of years.
"If the patient is detected hepatitis C virus infection at a young age and get immediate treatment, the possibility of recovery is quite large, up to 80 percent," said Dr. seminar Excelling in Hepatitis C problem in Indonesia, which was held in Jakarta some time ago.
Excellent doctors say, there are several factors that influence the success of drug therapies, namely the type of virus, the amount of virus in the body, the patient's age, condition of liver disease, when treatment begins, and the compliance of patients in therapy. "Patients who are generally young age greater chances better," he said.
In addition, patients infected with hepatitis C virus type 2 and type 3 a lot of successful recovery.
"Unfortunately, the type of virus that many in our country is a type 1 more stubborn," he said. To determine the genotype of the virus, patients are required to perform blood tests.
This virus genotype will determine the duration of treatment should be done. Patients with hepatitis C virus type 2 and 3 only require treatment for 6 months. While patients with type 1 virus have to do treatment for 12 months.
Liver disease experts today recommend a combination therapy of interferon and the antiviral drug called ribavirin as the best drug choice for hepatitis C. The drug is injected once a week for several months depending on the genotype of the virus.
Hepatitis C virus mainly transmitted by blood transfusion or injection drug use. Potential to become chronic is very large, about 70-80 percent. Next 20-30 percent will experience liver cirrhosis in 20-30 years time. Some of it will continue to be a liver cancer.
The journey was an impressive disease sinister disease. But according to doctors Superior Budihusodo, SpPD, from sub section hepatologist, University of Indonesia Faculty of Medicine, patients with hepatitis C can be cured if diagnosed and treated early. Moreover, the development of hepatitis into cirrhosis or even liver cancer may take a dozen to tens of years.
"If the patient is detected hepatitis C virus infection at a young age and get immediate treatment, the possibility of recovery is quite large, up to 80 percent," said Dr. seminar Excelling in Hepatitis C problem in Indonesia, which was held in Jakarta some time ago.
Excellent doctors say, there are several factors that influence the success of drug therapies, namely the type of virus, the amount of virus in the body, the patient's age, condition of liver disease, when treatment begins, and the compliance of patients in therapy. "Patients who are generally young age greater chances better," he said.
In addition, patients infected with hepatitis C virus type 2 and type 3 a lot of successful recovery.
"Unfortunately, the type of virus that many in our country is a type 1 more stubborn," he said. To determine the genotype of the virus, patients are required to perform blood tests.
This virus genotype will determine the duration of treatment should be done. Patients with hepatitis C virus type 2 and 3 only require treatment for 6 months. While patients with type 1 virus have to do treatment for 12 months.
Liver disease experts today recommend a combination therapy of interferon and the antiviral drug called ribavirin as the best drug choice for hepatitis C. The drug is injected once a week for several months depending on the genotype of the virus.
Hepatitis B Patients Can Recover
The results of the latest international research on hepatitis B patients who undergo therapy with PEG Interferon Alfa 2-a (40D), not found again-s antigen or may be called clinically cured.
"The results of this study a new breakthrough is important because it affects a large reduction in the risk of liver cancer, cirrhosis, and increased life expectancy," says heart expert, Prof.Laurentinus Lesmana, in a discussion in Jakarta on Saturday (30 / 5).
Prof. Laurentinus says, hepatitis B is a health issue that is very worrying. The latest data showed more than 350 million people worldwide infected with the virus and one million people die every year and is one of the ten largest cause of death.
"Until the past few days, clinical cure in the treatment of hepatitis B is still considered unlikely. But the world's experts to make new breakthroughs and prove achieved clinical cure," he said.
Another heart expert, Dr Poernomo, said the preliminary findings will be confirmed again by the international study of hepatitis B that involved 24 countries and one of Indonesia. "In Indonesia will be involved 50 patients from three cities of Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung for a year," he said.
During this hepatitis drugs available, said Dr. Poernomo, do not kill the hepatitis virus because the virus completely from the old into the nucleus of cells in the liver and then continue to grow.
"Because it was found drugs how to make the immune system appears in the body so that the virus is completely destroyed," he said.
"The results of this study a new breakthrough is important because it affects a large reduction in the risk of liver cancer, cirrhosis, and increased life expectancy," says heart expert, Prof.Laurentinus Lesmana, in a discussion in Jakarta on Saturday (30 / 5).
Prof. Laurentinus says, hepatitis B is a health issue that is very worrying. The latest data showed more than 350 million people worldwide infected with the virus and one million people die every year and is one of the ten largest cause of death.
"Until the past few days, clinical cure in the treatment of hepatitis B is still considered unlikely. But the world's experts to make new breakthroughs and prove achieved clinical cure," he said.
Another heart expert, Dr Poernomo, said the preliminary findings will be confirmed again by the international study of hepatitis B that involved 24 countries and one of Indonesia. "In Indonesia will be involved 50 patients from three cities of Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung for a year," he said.
During this hepatitis drugs available, said Dr. Poernomo, do not kill the hepatitis virus because the virus completely from the old into the nucleus of cells in the liver and then continue to grow.
"Because it was found drugs how to make the immune system appears in the body so that the virus is completely destroyed," he said.
Prevent Hepatitis B Chronic Since Baby
GRANTING vaccine for infants in early life is very important to prevent dangerous diseases. One of the most important to be given a vaccination for hepatitis B.
According to Chief Researcher Heart Association Indonesia (PPHI) dr-Superior KGEH Sp.PD Budihusodo, hepatitis B vaccine for infants is important because a common transmission is through the birth canal of mothers who have hepatitis B or it is called vertical transmission. This transmission is more dangerous because at the time the baby grew up to suffer from chronic hepatitis.
"From people with chronic hepatitis in the community, about 90 percent of whom were infected in infancy. Infection of the mother who suffered from viral hepatitis may occur from the time of birth until the child reaches the age of a toddler," said dr Excellence in Jakarta, Tuesday (17 / 6) yesterday.
He explains, infection is probably due to the birth canal during birth mother was wounded and bleeding, making it easier for blood contamination-prone skin friction labor. In addition, infection can also occur when breastfeeding mothers, in which the wound on the nipple easy way out virus.
"Transmission of hepatitis B virus in infants is not derived from the blood of infants that are connected to the mother or the baby through the placenta from mother's milk, but can occur during birth or breast-feeding as well as the contact occurs between the small wounds on the mother's nipple and the baby's mouth," explained .
To prevent this transmission, each infant required a hepatitis B vaccine at the age of 0-7 days. In addition, prevention may also be high-risk mothers by making vaccination during pregnancy.
"It should be emphasized, for positive pregnant women suffering from the virus, in addition to active vaccination, the baby must also be immunized with the provision of passive serum. With passive vaccination (immunoglobulin) will direct the baby's body was immune to hepatitis B infection from mother during childbirth , "he said.
Superior also reminded the importance of prevention of hepatitis B early because this disease does not provide complaints and symptoms. This situation is clearly dangerous because children can look healthy, but in the body contains the hepatitis B virus that will run progressive chronic and becomes chronic when they grow up. "When you have chronic, will give new symptoms, including weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, bone pain, loss of skin and yellow eyes, and urine discoloration are striking," he said.
According to Chief Researcher Heart Association Indonesia (PPHI) dr-Superior KGEH Sp.PD Budihusodo, hepatitis B vaccine for infants is important because a common transmission is through the birth canal of mothers who have hepatitis B or it is called vertical transmission. This transmission is more dangerous because at the time the baby grew up to suffer from chronic hepatitis.
"From people with chronic hepatitis in the community, about 90 percent of whom were infected in infancy. Infection of the mother who suffered from viral hepatitis may occur from the time of birth until the child reaches the age of a toddler," said dr Excellence in Jakarta, Tuesday (17 / 6) yesterday.
He explains, infection is probably due to the birth canal during birth mother was wounded and bleeding, making it easier for blood contamination-prone skin friction labor. In addition, infection can also occur when breastfeeding mothers, in which the wound on the nipple easy way out virus.
"Transmission of hepatitis B virus in infants is not derived from the blood of infants that are connected to the mother or the baby through the placenta from mother's milk, but can occur during birth or breast-feeding as well as the contact occurs between the small wounds on the mother's nipple and the baby's mouth," explained .
To prevent this transmission, each infant required a hepatitis B vaccine at the age of 0-7 days. In addition, prevention may also be high-risk mothers by making vaccination during pregnancy.
"It should be emphasized, for positive pregnant women suffering from the virus, in addition to active vaccination, the baby must also be immunized with the provision of passive serum. With passive vaccination (immunoglobulin) will direct the baby's body was immune to hepatitis B infection from mother during childbirth , "he said.
Superior also reminded the importance of prevention of hepatitis B early because this disease does not provide complaints and symptoms. This situation is clearly dangerous because children can look healthy, but in the body contains the hepatitis B virus that will run progressive chronic and becomes chronic when they grow up. "When you have chronic, will give new symptoms, including weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, bone pain, loss of skin and yellow eyes, and urine discoloration are striking," he said.
Little Alcohol Health Good Start
Consuming alcohol in large amounts will make you more quickly to end this life. But if just a little drunk alcohol regularly and combined with a healthy lifestyle, this may be the best recipe for achieving longevity.
A lot of research about the efficacy of alcohol made for a long time experts and most agree that the consumption of alcohol in small amounts and regularly can help your health. This time, the research published in European Heart Journal latest issue reveals that the combination of a little alcohol and an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of heart disease.
The experts from the Danish by a study which revealed that the active lifestyle tends to lower risk of heart disease. However, this risk can be reduced even lower if they consume less alcohol.
In his research, the experts involved approximately 12,000 men and women for about 20 years. In that time, as many as 1242 participants of whom died of ischemic heart disease (ischemic heart disease / IHD).
Overall, the research revealed that participants who did not consume alcohol or exercise regularly have the highest risk of heart disease. Risks they recorded 49% higher than participants who drank alcohol, diligent exercise or both activities.
When comparing participants who exercise the same level, researchers found that participants who drank alcohol moderately - one to 14 units of alcohol each week - a 30% lower risk of heart disease than those who did not consume alcohol. One unit of alcohol is usually defined by half-measures of beer, while medium-size glass of wine is usually calculated two units.
This discovery at least bring an important message for you who are familiar with inactive lifestyle or you are very diligent exercise. According to research, the risk of disease will be dropped along with the increasing exercise or sports activities.
Participants who did not meminun alcohol and are physically active are always recorded risk 31% -33% lower IHD experience, compared to participants who were physically inactive and did not drink alcohol.
Decrease the risk seemed small means rather than active participants who are physically and drank alcohol at least once a week. Risks they recorded 50% lower than participants who were physically inactive and did not drink alcohol.
A lot of research about the efficacy of alcohol made for a long time experts and most agree that the consumption of alcohol in small amounts and regularly can help your health. This time, the research published in European Heart Journal latest issue reveals that the combination of a little alcohol and an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of heart disease.
The experts from the Danish by a study which revealed that the active lifestyle tends to lower risk of heart disease. However, this risk can be reduced even lower if they consume less alcohol.
In his research, the experts involved approximately 12,000 men and women for about 20 years. In that time, as many as 1242 participants of whom died of ischemic heart disease (ischemic heart disease / IHD).
Overall, the research revealed that participants who did not consume alcohol or exercise regularly have the highest risk of heart disease. Risks they recorded 49% higher than participants who drank alcohol, diligent exercise or both activities.
When comparing participants who exercise the same level, researchers found that participants who drank alcohol moderately - one to 14 units of alcohol each week - a 30% lower risk of heart disease than those who did not consume alcohol. One unit of alcohol is usually defined by half-measures of beer, while medium-size glass of wine is usually calculated two units.
This discovery at least bring an important message for you who are familiar with inactive lifestyle or you are very diligent exercise. According to research, the risk of disease will be dropped along with the increasing exercise or sports activities.
Participants who did not meminun alcohol and are physically active are always recorded risk 31% -33% lower IHD experience, compared to participants who were physically inactive and did not drink alcohol.
Decrease the risk seemed small means rather than active participants who are physically and drank alcohol at least once a week. Risks they recorded 50% lower than participants who were physically inactive and did not drink alcohol.
New Drug Addiction Overcome Alcohol
CHICAGO - Research to find drugs to overcome alcohol addiction continues. The experts in the United States recently claimed that a new type of drug known to inhibit the brain's stress response is also useful to help addicts overcome their dependence by simply pressing a desire generated stress (Craving) is a big swig of alcohol.
In the market today is available drug called Revia is used to treat alcohol dependence by reducing the body's ability to enjoy the intoxicating effects.
But the new drug, called LY686017 is working with different mechanisms, namely reducing the effects of addiction to relieve stress situations that may encourage more addicts drank liquor.
According to Markus Heilig, clinical director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), who led the study, stress behaviors are important factors that cause the phenomenon of the vicious circle of alcoholism.
¨ This is because the loss due to alcohol can cause depression and increase the sensitivity of the situation as sres an argument with a spouse or stress at work. Alcohol is a bad drug because it can make you feel better but encourage you to feel the worst when he does not drink it, "said Heilig seperit quoted by AFP, Sunday (17 / 2).
The drugs tested Heilig and his team studied the impact of this type of receptor in the brain called the Neurokinin 1 Receptor (NK1R) that affect responses to stress are connected with the behavior. This drug actually has shown its ability to reduce anxiety, but not marketed because of inconsistent results.
Heilig and his research team first examined the effectiveness of this drug in mice, before mengujicobanya in 50 alcoholic patients who suffer from anxiety problems and have undergone detoxification. During his research, dozens of these patients treated at the clinic for four weeks.
Among the patients, half given a placebo while others provided the original drug. The desire was so strong (Craving) was decreased in all clinic patients and appeared minimal in most patients until the end of the study period.
But once in the patients given the drug, the improvement was more obvious when measured through the questionnaire, physician examination, the tests imposed when faced with situations of social stress, and when asked to touch the bottle and smell their favorite alcohol.
¨ Interestingly, there was no effect on anxiety or depression psikoptologi indicating that this progress may seem specific to the process in the brain associated with alcoholism, "said researcher who published his findings in Science Express.
For the next step, researchers plan a larger study conducted to determine whether this drug can help alcoholics who do not suffer from anxiety problems.
In the market today is available drug called Revia is used to treat alcohol dependence by reducing the body's ability to enjoy the intoxicating effects.
But the new drug, called LY686017 is working with different mechanisms, namely reducing the effects of addiction to relieve stress situations that may encourage more addicts drank liquor.
According to Markus Heilig, clinical director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), who led the study, stress behaviors are important factors that cause the phenomenon of the vicious circle of alcoholism.
¨ This is because the loss due to alcohol can cause depression and increase the sensitivity of the situation as sres an argument with a spouse or stress at work. Alcohol is a bad drug because it can make you feel better but encourage you to feel the worst when he does not drink it, "said Heilig seperit quoted by AFP, Sunday (17 / 2).
The drugs tested Heilig and his team studied the impact of this type of receptor in the brain called the Neurokinin 1 Receptor (NK1R) that affect responses to stress are connected with the behavior. This drug actually has shown its ability to reduce anxiety, but not marketed because of inconsistent results.
Heilig and his research team first examined the effectiveness of this drug in mice, before mengujicobanya in 50 alcoholic patients who suffer from anxiety problems and have undergone detoxification. During his research, dozens of these patients treated at the clinic for four weeks.
Among the patients, half given a placebo while others provided the original drug. The desire was so strong (Craving) was decreased in all clinic patients and appeared minimal in most patients until the end of the study period.
But once in the patients given the drug, the improvement was more obvious when measured through the questionnaire, physician examination, the tests imposed when faced with situations of social stress, and when asked to touch the bottle and smell their favorite alcohol.
¨ Interestingly, there was no effect on anxiety or depression psikoptologi indicating that this progress may seem specific to the process in the brain associated with alcoholism, "said researcher who published his findings in Science Express.
For the next step, researchers plan a larger study conducted to determine whether this drug can help alcoholics who do not suffer from anxiety problems.
Watch out, Steroids Can Damage Your Kidney
Anabolic steroid pills are effective build muscle and improve stamina, but later revealed abnormalities that arise. One of them is damaging the kidneys. The findings are presented in the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, United States.
Steorid generally worn by professional athletes. Some reports mention the use of these drugs lead to dependence. The medical experts also warned of the dangers of this drug, although previously unknown effect on the kidneys.
In a study conducted Leal Herlitz, MD, of Columbia University Medical Center, the experts examined 10 groups of athletes who use steorid bodybuilders for years. Given that the user is experiencing steorid protein leakage in urine and suffering from decreased kidney function.
Based on kidney tests, nine of the 10 bodybuilders suffer from a condition called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, type of renal scarring. This disease usually occurs when the kidneys work too hard. After his stop using these bodybuilders steorid, beginning to look a kidney repair.
According to the researchers, the formation of muscle to kidney function as a filter to increase dramatically and cause damage. Also known steorid have toxic effects to the kidneys.
Steorid generally worn by professional athletes. Some reports mention the use of these drugs lead to dependence. The medical experts also warned of the dangers of this drug, although previously unknown effect on the kidneys.
In a study conducted Leal Herlitz, MD, of Columbia University Medical Center, the experts examined 10 groups of athletes who use steorid bodybuilders for years. Given that the user is experiencing steorid protein leakage in urine and suffering from decreased kidney function.
Based on kidney tests, nine of the 10 bodybuilders suffer from a condition called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, type of renal scarring. This disease usually occurs when the kidneys work too hard. After his stop using these bodybuilders steorid, beginning to look a kidney repair.
According to the researchers, the formation of muscle to kidney function as a filter to increase dramatically and cause damage. Also known steorid have toxic effects to the kidneys.
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