PARTIAL foreign women may still hear cervical cancer. But an important note, this type of cancer has claimed the lives of women. In fact, the implementation of Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) test conducted on 7000 mothers of households in the city of Solo on March 23 and is known as much as 4% of them tested positive for cervical cancer (cervical) and as much as 6% have been infected.
It proves the number of patients with cervical cancer (cervical) in Solo is high. Based on the info from the official website of the WHO, there have been 250 thousand deaths caused by cervical cancer in 2005. Cervical cancer is caused by the Human papilloma virus (HPV) which are sometimes in the early stages did not show any symptoms.
This disease could at least be more aware by knowing the symptoms are as follows:
1. Loss of appetite and weight declined
2. Pelvic bone pain and spinal
3. Swelling in the legs
4. Accompanies fecal discharge of urine through the vagina
5. Menstruation is not normal (longer and more)
6. Whitish and the resulting odor, with a watery liquid with brown or pink, containing blood
Method of examination should be done:
-Test Pap smears, to identify and detect abnormal cells found only in the outer layer of the cervix and does not invade the deeper part. If not immediately treated, these abnormal cells turn into cancer cells can spread in several places around the cervix, upper vagina, pelvic area, and other parts of the body. Even in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, the reduction reached 75% after a pap smear test carried out widely.
HPV-DNA test, to determine whether someone is infected. In this test network taken from the cervix to be examined in the laboratory.
If Pap test results showed the cancer cells, patients can undergo further examination. Diagnosis is done, check the cervix by colposcopy that is examining the cells with a special microscope. After that, take a sample of cervical cells with a biopsy.
Cervical Cancer Prevention:
- Prevention of cervical cancer can be done with the program skrinning and HPV vaccine. From this research, proved that the immune response to work two times higher in young women aged 10-14 years compared to 15-25 years of age.
- Early detection by Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid which has been developed in Indonesia, this can reduce the number of deaths from cervical cancer by 50%.
- Avoid sexual intercourse at a young age (under 20 years), and changing sexual partners.
- Periodically (once a year) to do a pelvic exam and pap smear.
If the symptoms of cervical cancer later found immediately contact your doctor for further action.
Epilepsy Attack Appears Do not Know Where
"Epilepsy is not infectious diseases, and not a hereditary disease ... Come on Andi playing ball again ..."
STILL remember to quote your public service ads about epilepsy who had bersliweran on national television a few years ago? Epilepsy or epilepsy are often referred to is not contagious, but the impact could be endangering the lives of people around him. That applies if pengidapnya'm relapse when driving on the highway.
As experienced Tambori Kalvin Tan (28), Taman Sari Jakarta residents, who suffered epileptic seizures while driving Teriosnya. Accidentally, he grazed leisurely stroll PDIP 43 participants who were commemorating the month Bung Karno in Jalan Asia Afrika, Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday (20 / 6).
Epileptic seizures can occur at any time, without recognizing places. Manifestations such as seizures or epilepsy may lose consciousness in an instant. "Seizures can occur anytime and anywhere, including while driving or swimming," said neurologist RS Gading Pluit, Jakarta, Dr. Andreas Harry SPS (K).
Epileptic disorders such as abnormal patterns of activity of brain cells, similar to electric short circuit. Abnormal signals that cause temporary changes in behavior sensation, movement, or consciousness. Although dangerous, actually epileptic seizures can be controlled with medication.
"The primary function of epilepsy drugs to cushion the brain cells in order to avoid contact. If there was contact, the result is a seizure," explains Dr. Andreas.
With controlled epileptic seizures, people with epilepsy can perform daily activities well, doing well in school and at work.
Have Prohibition SIM
Meanwhile, according to observers of health, Dr. Handrawan Nadesul, should someone who is suffering from epilepsy should not drive a vehicle, let alone to get Driving License (SIM). "There are provisions indeed, that people who suffer from epilepsy should not be allowed to drive let alone to get a driver's license," he said.
According Handrawan, would be very risky if someone with the disease is left to drive, because any time the disease may recur unexpectedly. "This is very dangerous especially if he gets a license B, for public service vehicles," says general physician.
Handrawan added, epilepsy is a disease that may recur due to stress, lack of sleep, fatigue and all the things that lead to changes in emotion. Therefore the patient should continue taking the drug for treatment of her condition, because if you consume will have a fatal late relapse of a sudden without warning. Suaramerdeka.com
STILL remember to quote your public service ads about epilepsy who had bersliweran on national television a few years ago? Epilepsy or epilepsy are often referred to is not contagious, but the impact could be endangering the lives of people around him. That applies if pengidapnya'm relapse when driving on the highway.
As experienced Tambori Kalvin Tan (28), Taman Sari Jakarta residents, who suffered epileptic seizures while driving Teriosnya. Accidentally, he grazed leisurely stroll PDIP 43 participants who were commemorating the month Bung Karno in Jalan Asia Afrika, Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday (20 / 6).
Epileptic seizures can occur at any time, without recognizing places. Manifestations such as seizures or epilepsy may lose consciousness in an instant. "Seizures can occur anytime and anywhere, including while driving or swimming," said neurologist RS Gading Pluit, Jakarta, Dr. Andreas Harry SPS (K).
Epileptic disorders such as abnormal patterns of activity of brain cells, similar to electric short circuit. Abnormal signals that cause temporary changes in behavior sensation, movement, or consciousness. Although dangerous, actually epileptic seizures can be controlled with medication.
"The primary function of epilepsy drugs to cushion the brain cells in order to avoid contact. If there was contact, the result is a seizure," explains Dr. Andreas.
With controlled epileptic seizures, people with epilepsy can perform daily activities well, doing well in school and at work.
Have Prohibition SIM
Meanwhile, according to observers of health, Dr. Handrawan Nadesul, should someone who is suffering from epilepsy should not drive a vehicle, let alone to get Driving License (SIM). "There are provisions indeed, that people who suffer from epilepsy should not be allowed to drive let alone to get a driver's license," he said.
According Handrawan, would be very risky if someone with the disease is left to drive, because any time the disease may recur unexpectedly. "This is very dangerous especially if he gets a license B, for public service vehicles," says general physician.
Handrawan added, epilepsy is a disease that may recur due to stress, lack of sleep, fatigue and all the things that lead to changes in emotion. Therefore the patient should continue taking the drug for treatment of her condition, because if you consume will have a fatal late relapse of a sudden without warning. Suaramerdeka.com
6 Food prevent Mouth Odor
KOMPAS.com - Uh, little more like a meeting. But the lunch menu you leave a trail of unpleasant blast of your breath. No time to brush your teeth too. Well, do not want to get stuck in a situation like this? Try to multiply food intake to keep your breath always stays fresh.
Lemon. Try to suck on lemon slices, or small biting edge of the lemon. If you are in restaurants, can order water with lemon in it, or lemon tea. For time-pressed for time, candy with lemon flavor can also help, plus more portable.
Parsley and other green garnishes. When your order arrives with a garnish of green at the edges, usually parsley, basil, or rosemary, try chewing the leaves. Stems and leaves of these small plants contain oil that has a smell that can cover up bad breath.
Apples, pears, and carrots. These foods are rich in fiber, plus chewing these foods will help your mouth produce saliva. Both of these will create a kind of cleansing the mouth.
Crispy spice. For other exotic solutions, try searching for cardamom, coriander, or fennel seeds, which usually are sold in places where sales of seasonings. Chewing herbs were going to spend its oil to neutralize unpleasant mouth odor.
Mint leaves or cinnamon sticks. These materials can help to extinguish the unpleasant odor of onions and garlic. Plus, oil of cinnamon can kill bacteria in the mouth so as not to grow more. Cinnamon or mint gum is as effective. If you are a lover of bubble gum, chewing gum with flavor select mints that contain xylitol to reduce the risk of cavities and refreshes the breath.
Berry fruit and yogurt. If you do not get through the day without eating foods that can trigger unpleasant breath odor, eat for prevention, which is better than trying to remove the smell that was oppressive. Eat a half cup of plain yogurt, sugar free and low in fat can lower the levels of hydrogen sulfide causes unpleasant breath odor. Berry fruit, as well as melons, oranges and other fruits containing high vitamin C, can also reduce oral bacteria that smells. Start each day with a fruit yogurt provided as a supplement.
Lemon. Try to suck on lemon slices, or small biting edge of the lemon. If you are in restaurants, can order water with lemon in it, or lemon tea. For time-pressed for time, candy with lemon flavor can also help, plus more portable.
Parsley and other green garnishes. When your order arrives with a garnish of green at the edges, usually parsley, basil, or rosemary, try chewing the leaves. Stems and leaves of these small plants contain oil that has a smell that can cover up bad breath.
Apples, pears, and carrots. These foods are rich in fiber, plus chewing these foods will help your mouth produce saliva. Both of these will create a kind of cleansing the mouth.
Crispy spice. For other exotic solutions, try searching for cardamom, coriander, or fennel seeds, which usually are sold in places where sales of seasonings. Chewing herbs were going to spend its oil to neutralize unpleasant mouth odor.
Mint leaves or cinnamon sticks. These materials can help to extinguish the unpleasant odor of onions and garlic. Plus, oil of cinnamon can kill bacteria in the mouth so as not to grow more. Cinnamon or mint gum is as effective. If you are a lover of bubble gum, chewing gum with flavor select mints that contain xylitol to reduce the risk of cavities and refreshes the breath.
Berry fruit and yogurt. If you do not get through the day without eating foods that can trigger unpleasant breath odor, eat for prevention, which is better than trying to remove the smell that was oppressive. Eat a half cup of plain yogurt, sugar free and low in fat can lower the levels of hydrogen sulfide causes unpleasant breath odor. Berry fruit, as well as melons, oranges and other fruits containing high vitamin C, can also reduce oral bacteria that smells. Start each day with a fruit yogurt provided as a supplement.
8 Signs Cancer
KOMPAS.com - Cancer is a disease gene which until now still be a big problem because it is not known exactly how the process of change in normal cells become malignant and fast growing cells in a person's body.
Basically, cancer can be cured if detected early. Therefore, people are advised to check their health regularly. Although cancer is often asymptomatic general, experts recommend that we immediately checked out when to meet any unusual changes in the body.
Recently, experts from the UK mentioning the 8 signs that need to be aware of cancer symptoms. Although these symptoms could be signs of other illnesses, any suspicion of cancer can prevent a person from a more serious disease. In other words, there's no harm in checking if it finds suspicious symptoms.
In general there are eight cancer symptoms:
1. Anemia
2. There was blood in the urine
3. Coughing up blood
4. It is hard to swallow
5. There are lumps in the breast
6. Bleeding in the menopause
7. The test results are abnormal prostate
8. Bleeding in the stool
No less important is the prevention of cancer, namely by making healthy lifestyle, such as not smoking, not consuming alcohol, reduce fatty foods, maintaining ideal body weight, and exercise regularly.
Basically, cancer can be cured if detected early. Therefore, people are advised to check their health regularly. Although cancer is often asymptomatic general, experts recommend that we immediately checked out when to meet any unusual changes in the body.
Recently, experts from the UK mentioning the 8 signs that need to be aware of cancer symptoms. Although these symptoms could be signs of other illnesses, any suspicion of cancer can prevent a person from a more serious disease. In other words, there's no harm in checking if it finds suspicious symptoms.
In general there are eight cancer symptoms:
1. Anemia
2. There was blood in the urine
3. Coughing up blood
4. It is hard to swallow
5. There are lumps in the breast
6. Bleeding in the menopause
7. The test results are abnormal prostate
8. Bleeding in the stool
No less important is the prevention of cancer, namely by making healthy lifestyle, such as not smoking, not consuming alcohol, reduce fatty foods, maintaining ideal body weight, and exercise regularly.
10 Best Foods Men Make
KOMPAS.com - Men different from women in all respects - including nutritional needs. Like the women who need certain nutrients during pregnancy or protection from breast cancer, the descendants of Adam also needs special nutrients that help maintain muscle, prevent prostate cancer, and more.
Many foods that tend to be favorites among men, but it is bad for health. Therefore, it never hurts to know 10 types of foods that can fight disease while improving the health of men:
1. Oyster
According to Dave Grotto, RD, a spokesman for the American Dietetic Association, "Research shows that the content of zinc (zinc) in the oyster can protect the body from cell damage that leads to prostate cancer." Moreover, "Zinc also serves on the reproductive system of male sexual including increasing the number of sperm," says Grotto.
However, according to the Grotto, you have to be careful eating raw oysters can be risky due to Vibrio vulnificus infection. In addition, patients with liver disease, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic renal failure, and alcoholics should be careful to consume oysters because it increases the risk greater in their illness.
Therefore, it is recommended to consume oysters with a dose of 11 milligrams per day, if you also consume other types of shellfish, lean beef, lean pork, or beans.
2. Banana
Bananas have a large energy source and the rich content of potassium needed to regulate nerves, heartbeat, especially blood pressure. Diets rich in potassium and magnesium (also found in bananas) can reduce the risk of stroke.
As a source of vitamin B-6, bananas can also help the immune system, forming red blood cells, ensure the nervous system functions well, and helps metabolize protein.
So enjoy a banana each day, at breakfast or before a workout at the gym. For those who are not enthusiasts can try banana orange juice, milk, tomatoes, and beans are also good for a diet rich in potassium.
3. Omega-3 fatty fish
There is no comprehensive list of healthy foods without fats containing omega-3. Unsaturated fats are fats that dpenting for the body because it beneficial for the heart, blood circulation, immune system and reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
"Omega-3 fats are anti-inflammatory foods that can help lower triglycerides in the fat, reduce pain and pain in athletes, and help cure arthritis," says Joy Bauer, MS, RD, nutrition expert Joy Bauer's book author of Food Cures.
American Heart Association recommends everyone to own eating fatty fish (salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, herring) twice a week, because amino acids rich in omega-3.
"Fatty fish is also a source of good nutrition vitamin D to prevent cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and bone disease," said Bauer.
However, to get omega-3 protein other than animal protein you can also get in plant foods such as flaxseed, walnuts, soybeans, canola oil, and egg products.
4.Brokoli
Vegetables broccoli helps prevent heart disease and cancer. Broccoli is loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, and phytochemicals called sulphoraphane (anticancer prostate and colon).
Super-nutritious green vegetables can also help reduce levels of homocycteine, an amino acid associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke. If you do not like broccoli, you can try sayuran'silangan 'such as bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.
5.Kacang Brazil
According to Bauer, Brazil nuts contain selenium and magnesium. Both types of these nutrients are antioxidants which can prevent liver cancer and protect prostate health. In addition, people who are selenium-rich diet decreased the risk of cancer. Selenium also helps lower LDL or "bad koresterol" and reduce the incidence of blood clots and heart disease.
It is recommended that adults consume 55 micrograms of selenium daily from Brazil nuts, dry-roasted nuts, turkey, tuna, or shellfish. Although your daily dose of selenium can be met in one Brazil nut, Bauer warned to not eat more than two Brazil nuts per day because they contain much selenium can cause you overdose.
6. Whole Grains (seeds intact serelia)
Most men think is getting enough carbohydrates, but the kind they eat just one. "Diets rich in whole grains provides fiber, vitamins, minerals that support heart health, muscle building, and maintaining a small waist," said Christine Gerbstadt, the American Dietetic Association.
According Gerstadt, foods such as oatmeal contains soluble fiber in the body, and also contains vitamin B which can help lower LDL cholesterol and good for the prostate.
It is recommended to consume 10-25 grams of fiber each day, either from other sources such as oatmeal or apples, pears, and nuts. Keep in mind, when buying grain products, look for products containing at least 3-5 grams of fiber per serving. To avoid digestive problems, try increasing your fiber intake gradually, and do not forget to drink lots of water.
7. Stanols
Stanols are natural substances in fruits and vegetables that have been proven to reduce levels of bad cholesterol. Many foods are now fortified with stanols, such as butter, yogurt, orange juice, granola and chocolate.
Every day, men are recommended to consume 2 grams of plant stanols plus other types of food to help inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. To accomplish that, you can consume 2-3 teaspoons stanols products such as Benecol or 16 ounces of orange juice fortified stanols per day, because stanols are safe to use as a cholesterol-lowering.
8. Soybean
According Gerstadt, rich in soy isoflavones, which maintain prostate health and have been shown to decrease the risk of prostate cancer. "According to a recent study, eating 25 grams of soy beans or about 1 ounce of soy protein each day helps lower cholesterol," says Farrell.
The FDA itself has approved health claims by food labels that claim to consume 25 grams of soy protein per day is part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Therefore, it never hurts to try eating some soy products every day, such as soy beans, soy milk, soy cheese, tofu or tempeh.
9. Berry and cherry
All kinds of different colors such as cherry, purple, blue and red color is very good for health because it can protect the flavonoid and anthocyanin.
Cherry fruit contains more than 4000 different compounds that have antioxidant properties than vitamin C. Adding berries in the diet help slow the decline in brain function resulting from the aging process.
10. Red and orange vegetables
Vitamin C and beta-carotene is an antioxidant that helps protect skin cells healthy and prevent oxidation from the sun.
"Vitamin C is involved in producing collagen. Beta-carotene converts to the active form of vitamin A, which helps to repair the epithelial cells or skin," said Bauer.
Bauer recommends that intake of all nutrients from red bell peppers (each fruit contains vitamin C 300% of the total needed by the body), carrots, pumpkin, or sweet potato.
According to the study of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, in addition to vegetables that have been mentioned above, there are still some major vegetables should be consumed by men (and women), namely vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables and other nutrient-rich so they can help reduce the increasing risk of prostate .
In addition, the man who runs a diet rich in nutrients in vegetables that contain vitamin C, beta-carotene, and potassium ditemukkan risk of prostate enlargement becomes smaller.
Many foods that tend to be favorites among men, but it is bad for health. Therefore, it never hurts to know 10 types of foods that can fight disease while improving the health of men:
1. Oyster
According to Dave Grotto, RD, a spokesman for the American Dietetic Association, "Research shows that the content of zinc (zinc) in the oyster can protect the body from cell damage that leads to prostate cancer." Moreover, "Zinc also serves on the reproductive system of male sexual including increasing the number of sperm," says Grotto.
However, according to the Grotto, you have to be careful eating raw oysters can be risky due to Vibrio vulnificus infection. In addition, patients with liver disease, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic renal failure, and alcoholics should be careful to consume oysters because it increases the risk greater in their illness.
Therefore, it is recommended to consume oysters with a dose of 11 milligrams per day, if you also consume other types of shellfish, lean beef, lean pork, or beans.
2. Banana
Bananas have a large energy source and the rich content of potassium needed to regulate nerves, heartbeat, especially blood pressure. Diets rich in potassium and magnesium (also found in bananas) can reduce the risk of stroke.
As a source of vitamin B-6, bananas can also help the immune system, forming red blood cells, ensure the nervous system functions well, and helps metabolize protein.
So enjoy a banana each day, at breakfast or before a workout at the gym. For those who are not enthusiasts can try banana orange juice, milk, tomatoes, and beans are also good for a diet rich in potassium.
3. Omega-3 fatty fish
There is no comprehensive list of healthy foods without fats containing omega-3. Unsaturated fats are fats that dpenting for the body because it beneficial for the heart, blood circulation, immune system and reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
"Omega-3 fats are anti-inflammatory foods that can help lower triglycerides in the fat, reduce pain and pain in athletes, and help cure arthritis," says Joy Bauer, MS, RD, nutrition expert Joy Bauer's book author of Food Cures.
American Heart Association recommends everyone to own eating fatty fish (salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, herring) twice a week, because amino acids rich in omega-3.
"Fatty fish is also a source of good nutrition vitamin D to prevent cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and bone disease," said Bauer.
However, to get omega-3 protein other than animal protein you can also get in plant foods such as flaxseed, walnuts, soybeans, canola oil, and egg products.
4.Brokoli
Vegetables broccoli helps prevent heart disease and cancer. Broccoli is loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, and phytochemicals called sulphoraphane (anticancer prostate and colon).
Super-nutritious green vegetables can also help reduce levels of homocycteine, an amino acid associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke. If you do not like broccoli, you can try sayuran'silangan 'such as bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.
5.Kacang Brazil
According to Bauer, Brazil nuts contain selenium and magnesium. Both types of these nutrients are antioxidants which can prevent liver cancer and protect prostate health. In addition, people who are selenium-rich diet decreased the risk of cancer. Selenium also helps lower LDL or "bad koresterol" and reduce the incidence of blood clots and heart disease.
It is recommended that adults consume 55 micrograms of selenium daily from Brazil nuts, dry-roasted nuts, turkey, tuna, or shellfish. Although your daily dose of selenium can be met in one Brazil nut, Bauer warned to not eat more than two Brazil nuts per day because they contain much selenium can cause you overdose.
6. Whole Grains (seeds intact serelia)
Most men think is getting enough carbohydrates, but the kind they eat just one. "Diets rich in whole grains provides fiber, vitamins, minerals that support heart health, muscle building, and maintaining a small waist," said Christine Gerbstadt, the American Dietetic Association.
According Gerstadt, foods such as oatmeal contains soluble fiber in the body, and also contains vitamin B which can help lower LDL cholesterol and good for the prostate.
It is recommended to consume 10-25 grams of fiber each day, either from other sources such as oatmeal or apples, pears, and nuts. Keep in mind, when buying grain products, look for products containing at least 3-5 grams of fiber per serving. To avoid digestive problems, try increasing your fiber intake gradually, and do not forget to drink lots of water.
7. Stanols
Stanols are natural substances in fruits and vegetables that have been proven to reduce levels of bad cholesterol. Many foods are now fortified with stanols, such as butter, yogurt, orange juice, granola and chocolate.
Every day, men are recommended to consume 2 grams of plant stanols plus other types of food to help inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. To accomplish that, you can consume 2-3 teaspoons stanols products such as Benecol or 16 ounces of orange juice fortified stanols per day, because stanols are safe to use as a cholesterol-lowering.
8. Soybean
According Gerstadt, rich in soy isoflavones, which maintain prostate health and have been shown to decrease the risk of prostate cancer. "According to a recent study, eating 25 grams of soy beans or about 1 ounce of soy protein each day helps lower cholesterol," says Farrell.
The FDA itself has approved health claims by food labels that claim to consume 25 grams of soy protein per day is part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Therefore, it never hurts to try eating some soy products every day, such as soy beans, soy milk, soy cheese, tofu or tempeh.
9. Berry and cherry
All kinds of different colors such as cherry, purple, blue and red color is very good for health because it can protect the flavonoid and anthocyanin.
Cherry fruit contains more than 4000 different compounds that have antioxidant properties than vitamin C. Adding berries in the diet help slow the decline in brain function resulting from the aging process.
10. Red and orange vegetables
Vitamin C and beta-carotene is an antioxidant that helps protect skin cells healthy and prevent oxidation from the sun.
"Vitamin C is involved in producing collagen. Beta-carotene converts to the active form of vitamin A, which helps to repair the epithelial cells or skin," said Bauer.
Bauer recommends that intake of all nutrients from red bell peppers (each fruit contains vitamin C 300% of the total needed by the body), carrots, pumpkin, or sweet potato.
According to the study of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, in addition to vegetables that have been mentioned above, there are still some major vegetables should be consumed by men (and women), namely vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables and other nutrient-rich so they can help reduce the increasing risk of prostate .
In addition, the man who runs a diet rich in nutrients in vegetables that contain vitamin C, beta-carotene, and potassium ditemukkan risk of prostate enlargement becomes smaller.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)