Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts

Monday, August 21, 2017

Tips For Get Rid Of Snoring Habit

The loud noise caused during snoring will certainly disturb the other person who sleeping in the same room,especially for the couple. Snoring usually occurs when the body tired after working all day, but there is also snoring that has become a habit when sleeping, if you have problems this one should be overcome.
And so this is tips how to overcome snoring habits
1. Change the sleeping position
Your sleeping position can be one of the factors of snoring, sleeping position that you should avoid that is sleeping on your back and sleeping on your stomach, when sleeping on your back then the tongue will be pressed into the back wall of the throat so that the airways will be slightly blocked and result in vibration and snoring sound, while sleeping The stomach will make the stomach, chest, and neck become depressed which will make the air difficult to flow, change your sleep position to the sloping position, especially tilted to the right because it can launch the breathing and make your heart healthier.
2. Diet
If you have excess weight then diet can be a solution to eliminate snoring habits, this is because because people who are overweight are more likely to snore during sleep, body fat, especially on the neck can narrow the diameter of the throat so that the flow of air will be blocked, start to do Diet program to lose weight become more ideal, besides doing diet also useful for health and beauty.
3. Quit smoking
If you smoking so stop smoking right now. Smoking beside can damage various organs slowly also become one of the causes of snoring during sleep, smoking can cause irritation to the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract so it will cause swelling and increase the production of excessive mucus, this will then clog the respiratory tract and result in sound snoring sleep time.
4. Get enough rest
Work activity we do every day should be balanced with a portion of adequate rest, when our body fatigue then the muscles of the body will not work optimal so that trigger the emergence of snoring sound during sleep.
5. Take a bath with warm water
When our body conditions is not good then the air exchange process becomes a bit obstructed, try to bathe with warm water cause it can make our respiratory tract becomes smoothly.
6. Avoid consuming alcohol and drugs
Consuming alcohol is an unhealthy lifestyle, while drug dependence will adversely affect your health in the long term. Alcohol and drugs can make the muscles and nerves in the back of the throat become relaxed to make it not work optimally, and cause snoring sound during sleep.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Dangers Of Smoking To Our Health

"From the beginning until now all cigarettes contain toxins, and in the long run they cause these diseases can be extremely spend money,"






Here's reasons that people do not quit smoking
1. He considers himself in good health
2. Not exposed to attack or heart disease even though he was active smoking
3. Smoking or not smoking she would die too

smoking can also increase 2-3 fold risk of pancreatic cancer, increased 2-fold risk of colon cancer, increased risk of cancer of the esophagus (throat) and also making his ulcer disease does not heal. Also the dominant factor for lung cancer caused by smoking.

This is a figure of world cigarette, Winnie Langley, an old woman in Britain died a month ago before the birthday to-103. Throughout life he has become used tobacco for 95 years. It's no wonder, because Winnie had smoked since age 7, when the first world war began. He started smoking to calm her nerves under stress and fear during the war.
As a result, already more than 170,000 cigarettes smoked through his mouth. Her husband had died and Winnie were retirees who had worked New Addington, Croydon in south London. Winnie, who has a son and a 10 stepchildren have been repeatedly warned to stop smoking.
His body was riddled with cancer at age 88 years and must use a pacemaker at the age of 98 years. The last before he died his eyes were not able to see again. Finally he only reduce smoking one cigarette a day earlier than five cigarettes a day because of the thinner its financial condition while the price of cigarettes more expensive.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Cholesterol

A good meal can be interpreted by eating food that tastes good. But the term good food in large cities turned out to be a tasty food, fried, fatty, and low in fiber.

Everyone would like to eat tasty. However, do not get too far because it is dangerous to health. Cholesterol which contained a lot of good food can increase the risk of diseases caused by disorders of blood vessels through the process of narrowing and blockage of blood vessels.

Not many people know that hypercholesterolemia is a risk factor causes of death at a young age. Based on World Health Organization report in 2002, there were 4.4 million deaths due to hypercholesterolemia or Jumah 7.9% of total deaths at younger ages.
Therefore, do not wait for illness to come but do it a way to prevent it. Not quite the usual way to overcome hypercholesterolemia, needed a clever way to address hypercholesterolemia.

UNDERSTANDING CHOLESTEROL
Cholesterol is a molecule found in cells. Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat molecules that like it. Cholesterol is actually one component of fat. As we know, fat is one of the nutrients that are needed by our bodies, in addition to other nutrients, like carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Fat is one energy source that provides the highest calories. Besides as one source of energy, actually fat or cholesterol in particular, is a substance that is needed by our bodies, especially to form the walls of cells in the body.

Cholesterol is also the base material forming the steroid hormones. Cholesterol we need is normally produced by the body in the right amount. However, the number could increase because the intake of foods derived from animal fat overload. This causes the cholesterol will accumulate in the blood vessel walls and cause a condition called atherosclerosis, which is the narrowing or hardening of blood vessels. This condition is a precursor of heart disease and stroke. High levels of cholesterol in the body to trigger the emergence of various diseases. Healthy diet is the main factor to avoid high levels of cholesterol.

Not all cholesterol is bad for the body. Only cholesterol including LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) are bad, while the type of HDL cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol is the bad cholesterol that can dissolve in the body. The normal range of cholesterol in the body is 120-200 mg.



There are a number of foods that can reduce levels of Low-Density Lipoproptein (LDL), aka bad cholesterol that causes plaque in blood vessels, and increase High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) aka good cholesterol that can be utilized the body to process vitamins are soluble in fat.
To reduce levels of LDL, you should reduce your intake of saturated fat. Saturated fats are commonly found in animal products such as meat, milk, cream, butter, and cheese. There is also a saturated fat derived from vegetable such as coconut milk, coconut oil, and vegetable fat.
But many foods that contain unsaturated fats, so it is effectively lower cholesterol.

1. Soy beans
Soybeans and derivatives, aka soy that has been processed for example into tofu, tempeh, soy milk, and soy flour contains isoflavones, a substance that can reduce LDL.
But remember, though delicious tofu and tempeh can not effectively lower cholesterol when treated carelessly. For example, fried or used cooking oil mixed with coconut milk. Because, coconut milk and cooking oil is a source of saturated fat.
Supervisory Agency United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends to consume at least 25 grams of soy protein per day to lower cholesterol.



2. Nuts
Nuts are a source of soluble fiber are very high. Consuming soluble fiber can reduce cholesterol. Eating beans such as chickpeas, kidney beans, long beans regularly during the six weeks can reduce cholesterol levels by 10%.

3. Salmon Fish
Salmon is very good because they contain Omega-3 acids can help reduce LDL and increase HDL trigiserilda well. Salmon contain EPA and DHA are good for heart health.
The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings per week to obtain maximum benefit. Besides salmon, tuna, trout, sardines, mackerel, and herring are also good.

4. Avocado
Avocado is a source of unsaturated fats that can increase HDL levels. Unfortunately, high-calorie avocados, so it must be combined with vegetables that can reduce calories.
One medium sized avocado contains 300 calories and 30 grams of saturated fat while not a normal human body needs is 1,800 calories and 30 grams of unsaturated fat per day.

5. Garlic
Since thousands of years ago, garlic was believed to contain many substances that are good for human health. Ancient Egyptians used garlic to increase stamina.
In modern times, garlic is used to lower cholesterol, prevent blood clotting, lowers blood pressure, and protects the body from infection.
The most recent findings, garlic can prevent cholesterol particles stuck to the walls of blood vessels.

6. Spinach
Spinach contains a lot of lutein.

Lutein is an important substance that can maintain healthy eye function and acuity. Lutein also was able to maintain heart health because it can prevent fat attached to the blood vessels. It is advisable, to eat spinach every day about half a bowl for maximum results.

7. Margarine
Several types of margarine can lower cholesterol. For example, margarine from flower seed oil canola

8. Cashew nuts, Almonds, and Walnuts
Monounsaturated fat, in the cashews, almonds, and walnuts are low-fat foods are good for heart health.
Nuts also contain vitamin E, magnesium, and phytochemicals which is closely related to heart health. Unfortunately, like avocados, nuts are very high in protein. So, do not be greedy eating beans for maximum benefit really.

9. Tea
Tea, want to be drunk cold or hot, all the same benefits. Tea contains antioxidants that can make blood vessels relax, so avoid the clotting of blood.
Antioxidants in tea are flavonoids can prevent LDL oxidation that lead to accumulate in blood vessels. Enjoying a glass of tea every day could meet the needs of antioxidants.


10. Chocolate
Chocolate was healthy. Of course, mixed with too much chocolate milk contains too much fat. So, choose a dark or bitter chocolate. Chocolate is healthy because it contains many antioxidants and flavonoids. White chocolate, does not contain it so that the less healthy to consume.
The content of flavonoids chocolate chocolate varies depending on where it grows and processing process

Monday, June 13, 2011

LONG LIFE FOOD ADVANCE

Maybe you've heard a variety of foods that can make you healthy, well what about foods that can make you a long life? If you're curious, feel free to listen to this one.

It is said that there are 9 foods that can increase longevity if you consume regularly.

Broccoli

According to experts, broccoli contains more vitamin C than oranges, more calcium than a glass of milk and contain more natural fiber from the stack of bread wheat and contain enough antioxidants.
Advantages:
Vegetable broccoli is one vegetable that contains many anti-carcinogen that can stimulate the body to fight cancer-causing substances.
Not only that, broccoli also works to prevent cataracts, heart disease, arthritis, ulcers and various viruses.

Presentation:
You get maximum benefit if you consume it in a way brokolo boiled or eaten raw. Can also be made a salad with a sprinkling of low-fat cheese.


Cranberries

Fruit whose families have these berries contain vitamin c, the chemical eradication of bacteria and contains antioxidants.
Advantages:
Cranberries help protect the occurrence of urinary tract infections, cancer and also protect the entry of harmful bacteria into the organs of the body.

Presentation:
This fruit does have a benefit that "sweet" for the body but eating the raw fruit is very sour. If you love to eat fruit, try to mix with corn muffins.
But if you want to take maximum advantage of this fruit, try drinking a mixture of cranberries and apple juice for taste not too sour.


Fish oil

Some fish such as salmon, mackerel or herring famous as a producer of omega-3.
Advantages:
Eating fish may lower cholesterol levels in the blood and also protects you to prevent strokes and blood clots in the brain

Presentation:
You can eat a raw like eating sushi or can be roasted.

Chamomile

Chamomile is included daisy family and is commonly used for treatment.
Advantages:
Chamomile is usually used to relax the nerves. Commonly used to reduce stress and pressure. The fewer levels of stress that you have suffered, the lower your chances are also prone to various diseases related to stress.
In addition, Chamomile also helps detoxify the body by removing "garbage"useless through the kidneys.

Presentation:
Chamomile can be consumed like dry food or brewed. It can also be dipped into warm water like tea.

Onion

According to experts, onions are also rich in vitamin c, antioxidants and sulfur.
Advantages:
It's ironic because onions make your breath smell but it's less able to protect you from various respiratory diseases such as asthma and respiratory adang.
Not only that, it turns out onions are also able to raise levels of HDL or good cholesterol in the blood and protects you from the threat of cancer.

Presentation:
The best way to consume garlic is to eat a raw in salads or sandwiches. And onions are best for consumption of red onions and garlic.


Lemon

Fruit juice is still a close relative of citrus fruit and fruit also contains lots of vitamin C.
Advantages:
Besides beneficial to maintain beauty of the face, it turns lemon juice also contain anti-bacterial properties as that which is good for fighting infections in the mouth such as thrush and sore throat.

Presentation:
Try to squeeze the lemon over the salmon when you want to eat sushi, you can also drink lemon juice mixed with water or add lemon juice on your salad


Tomatoes

The fruit of this one would be familiar in your life. With cheap prices and amazing benefits, do not be surprised if the fruit is a favorite of many people.
Advantages:
Tomato can boost one's immune system, reduce the spread of germs in the body and reduce the risk of cancer especially prostate cancer, lung and colon cancer.

Presentation:
According to experts, who has cooked tomatoes contain higher levels of lycopene than raw tomatoes. Instead of canned tomatoes contain 3-fold levels of lycopene than fresh tomatoes and the tomato sauce containing 5 times the levels of lycopene than raw tomatoes.


Green tea

Tea is very popular in Japan this country does have many contain vitamins such as A, C and E, which also functions as an antioxidant.
Advantages:
Did you know that green tea is more powerful than a samurai sword because it can prevent the oxidation of cells that in turn will turn into cancer. In addition, green tea proved efficacious to build a defense for the immune system and thin the blood to fight heart disease.

Presentation:
Just as you would regular tea drinking. Try green tea brewed with hot water in your cup. Leave on for some time. The longer the green tea was submerged, the better the results for your body.


Wheat

Wheat has a high calcium content, while also having the best natural fiber for those who want to go on a diet.
Advantages:
If you want to enjoy a long life with a healthy body, try to switch to wheat. Wheat serves to protect your teeth that are not easily fragile and also prevent bone kekeroposan so you do not get osteoporosis.
In addition, wheat also is a food that lower cholesterol, may reduce blood pressure and fight against colon cancer.