Posted by: admin in Health,Tips,Uncategorized on September 30th, 2010

Love is painful. So says the author of the story of a broken heart song. But did you know that love also has the power to heal and reduce pain? The greater the love we feel, the more insignificant the sickness of body position.

When you’re in love, some areas of the brain become active and produce various kinds of hormones that make us feel happy and joyful in number too. A hormone produced by the brain when people are in love is dopamine. The effect of dopamine is equivalent to the feelings of people who eat chocolate or cocaine drunk.

Researchers from Stanford University, United States, which analyzed the brain activity in people who fall in love when we feel pain, some brain areas are active. Well, these brain areas were more active when the heart is like a flowery love.

By using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers sought to see the reaction of the brain in people who are in pain when he was given the things associated with their loved ones.

A total of 15 students to establish a new novel to the respondents in this study. In this study, their heads a kind of helmet equipped to check the reaction of the brain. When looking at the photos of loved ones, helmet mounted little by little into a small set that cause pain.

Apparently, looking at photos of a loved one can create the perception of pain that is felt very small. One researcher, Dr. Jarred Younger, said that love kindled analgesia or pain relievers.

“One of the triggers is the nucleus accumbens, the brain sends signals, such as addiction in people who are drunk or drug cocaine. The brain is sending the message that we continue to do so, despite the fact that it has become a pain” says Younger.

Another example is an injury suffered by football players. I still feel the pain of injuries, they continue the game because he was involved in emotion for the game.

So, enjoy the love you’re feeling now.

Posted by: admin in Tips,Traditional Medicine,Uncategorized on September 28th, 2010

Many people avoid the petai and jengkol because of the smell. But do not jump to avoid the foods on this one because it has extraordinary properties.

When eating a petai, a type of grain that will certainly remove the sulfur gases that cause bad odor in the mouth. However, it is unfortunate that you then decide to “allergic” to petai.

Petai contains really good antioxidants and the amino acid tryptophan. Aminotriptofan acid form of serotonin in the body and the body become more relaxed, sleep better and maintain a stable climate.

Bleeding also recommended as a good time to eat petai. This is because menstruation, often chaotic humor, and can be relieved with the petai. Likewise, when you experience stress, serotonin is produced to create a relax tense nerves.

In addition, petai, rich in fiber is a good antioxidant because it contains vitamin B6 to regulate blood sugar levels and help you relax. Iron contained in it is able to prevent anemia.

Unlike with jengkol. Instead should be limited, if you want to eat them. Excessive consumption may be harmful to the kidneys because they contain jengkol acid.

When the pH of the blood under normal circumstances, can still be saved. But if the pH started with seven, would be dangerous. Jengkol which tends to be acid can form crystals that are not soluble in water. As a result, pain during urination.

This might be the urine will contain blood from a wound in the kidney, due to the crystals. When you have this quickly superseded by drinking soda and water as much as possible, to counteract the crystal. Then go to the doctor immediately

Posted by: admin in Eyes Health on September 26th, 2010

Our eyes are very important since it gives us visions so we can see the beauty of this world. However in this modern world we can find that there are so many people wearing eyeglasses to see things much clearer. Wearing eyeglasses isn’t very comfortable at all since we might not be able to freely do physical exercises or sports such as jogging, running and others.

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Posted by: admin in Tips,Uncategorized on September 23rd, 2010

Hair loss is related to the tendency of hair follicles to stop producing hair growth. Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia. Hair loss usually develops gradually and may be patchy or diffuse.
Interesting Facts About Hair And Hair Loss
• Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body, second only to bone marrow.
• The average scalp contains about 100,000 hairs.
• Roughly 100 hairs are lost from your head every day.
• Each individual hair survives for an average of 4 – 7 years, during which time it grows about half an inch a month.
• You need to lose about 50% of your hair before hair loss becomes noticeable.
• In the United States, 30 million women experience hereditary hair loss. 70% of women with thinning hair can attribute it to hereditary hair loss.
• Hereditary hair loss or androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss for men, representing more than 95% of all male cases.
• Androgenetic alopecia affects many more men than women. About two-thirds of men experience some degree of appreciable hair loss by the time they are 35 years old, and about 85% have significantly thinning hair by age 50.
• In the United States, there has not been an elected bald President since the television age began.

The Most Common Cause Of Hair Loss
The most common cause of hair loss is genetics – inherit the tendency to lose hair from either or both of parents. The medical term for the genetic predisposition for hair loss is “androgenetic alopecia”.
In androgenetic alopecia, the genes affect how the hair grows. They trigger a sensitivity to a class of hormones called androgens, including testosterone, which causes hair follicles (which hair grows from) to shrink. Shrinking follicles produce thinner hair and eventually none at all. Thus, androgenetic alopecia is caused by the body’s failure to produce new hairs and not by excessive hair loss. Heredity also affects the age at which you begin to lose hair and the developmental speed, pattern and extent of your baldness.
Androgenetic alopecia accounts for more than 95% of hair loss in men. By the age of 35 two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of appreciable hair loss and by the age of 50 approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair.
Men generally develop bald spots on the forehead area or on the top of the head. In men, the hairs on the top of the head have a genetic sensitivity to the male hormone testosterone while the hairs on the sides and back of the head do not possess this genetic trait and therefore are not affected. For this reason hairs removed from the sides and the back (donor hair) will maintain their genetic predisposition when transplanted and continue to grow when moved to the top of the head where hair loss has occurred.
For woman, female pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss. It can begin at puberty, but is most often seen after menopause. Women have an overall thinning of the hair throughout the scalp while the frontal hairline generally remains intact.
Other Hair Loss Causes And Risk Factors
Hair loss is not usually caused by a disease, but is related to aging, heredity, and testosterone. In addition to the common male and female patterns from a combination of these factors, other possible causes of hair loss, especially if in an unusual pattern exists, include:
• Side effects of medications or medical treatments. Certain drugs used to treat gout, arthritis, depression, heart problems and high blood pressure may cause hair loss in some people. Drugs that can cause hair loss include:
• cholesterol lowering drugs: clofibrate, gemfibrozil
• parkinson medications: levodopa
• ulcer drugs: cimetidine, ranitidine
• anticoagulants: coumarin, heparin
• medications for gout: allopurinol
• antiarthritics: penicillamine, auranofin, indomethacin, naproxen, sulindac, methotrexate
• drugs derived from vitamin-A: isotretinoin, etretinate
• anticonvulsants: trimethadione
• antidepressants: tricyclics, amphetamines
• beta blockers: atenolol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol
• antithyroid agents: carbimazole, Iodine, thiocyanate, thiouracil

• Delayed shedding from stress. This common form of hair loss happens two to three months after a major body stress. The stressful event induces a higher proportion of hair follicles to enter the resting stage all at the same time. A few months later, all of the now-resting follicles begin to shed their hairs at about the same time. Because the stressful event happened months ago, most people do not connect it with their hair loss. It is a temporary condition, and new hairs begin growing within a few months. Stress can also trigger genetic hair loss. If your already losing hair stress will cause you to lose hair even faster.
• Inadequate protein in diet. Some people who go on crash diets that are low in protein, or have severely abnormal eating habits, may develop protein malnutrition. The body will save protein by shifting growing hairs into the resting phase. Massive hair shedding can occur two to three months later. This condition can be reversed and prevented by eating the proper amount of protein and, when dieting, maintaining adequate protein intake.
• Iron deficiency. Iron deficiency occasionally produces hair loss. Iron deficiency is common to women during menstruation and pregnancy and can be corrected through proper diet or iron supplements.
• Pregnancy and childbirth. Hair loss that is connected to pregnancy usually occurs after delivery. When a woman is pregnant, her hairs grow at very high speed. However, after a woman delivers her baby, many hairs enter the resting phase of the hair cycle. This is a natural process and resolves completely in most cases.
• Birth control pills. Women who lose hair while taking birth control pills usually have an inherited tendency for hair thinning (androgenic alopecia). If hair thinning occurs, a woman can consult her gynecologist about switching to another birth control pill. If a woman has a history of female pattern loss in her family she should advise her doctor before going on the pill.
• Scalp infection. Infections such as ringworm can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to hair loss. Once infections are treated, hair generally regrows.
• Thyroid disease. Both an overactive thyroid and an underactive thyroid can cause hair loss. Hair loss associated with thyroid disease can be reversed with proper treatment.
• Patchy hair loss (Alopecia areata). Alopecia areata is classified as an autoimmune disease, but the cause is unknown. This disorder causes hair follicles to stop producing hairs. Approximately 2% of all people experience an episode of alopecia areata at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases the condition is temporary and goes away all by itself withing 6-7 months, and hair growth in the bald patch resumes.
• Hair pulling (traction alopecia). Traction alopecia is the loss of hair from constant pulling, often the result of tightly braided hair styles.
• Hair care. Pulling your hair back too tightly can cause hair loss. You may lose hair around the edge of the hairline, especially around the face and forehead. Using curling irons or dyes continually can also result in hair loss. Hair usually grows back when these activities are stopped.
• Blow-drying can worsen hair loss. The reason is that extreme heat damages the proteins in the hairs making them fragile and liable to break off. Brushing the hair during blow-drying causes more damage. If you use a hair dryer, it should be set on the coolest setting. Hair dyes, perms and hairsprays do not affect thinning hair.
• Age. As you age, your hairs tend to break more easily, and hair follicles do not grow as much hair.

Posted by: admin in health disorder,Men,Sexual Health on September 18th, 2010

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, generally striking those men age forty and older. As men age, their likelihood of prostate cancer increases. High-fat, red-meat diets increase the amounts of testosterone (male sex hormones) and estrogen in men. As we have already learned, an increase in the level of sex hormones helps to promote the growth of cancerous cells. A marked increase in these hormone levels can lead to higher production of cancer cells in the prostate, eventually overcoming the body’s ability to fight them.
Men and women with fat-rich diets also commonly face colon (large intestinal) cancer. The digestive juice known as bile is made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. This bile ends up in the intestine, where it breaks down fats for absorption into the bloodstream. However, bacteria in the intestine turn the bile acids into cancer-promoting substances called secondary bile acids. The more fat we take in, the more bile acids need to be produced, thus increasing the amount of secondary bile acids produced, in turn helping to fuel the cancer. Decreasing the amount of fat that the body has to process helps to lower the amount of cancer-causing agents that enter our system.
It is important to note that most everyone has cancerous cells in his or her body at one time or another; the difference between those who get cancer and those who do not is not completely understood. But vegetarians are winning the battle against cancer not only because they are taking in less of the foods that are known to promote the growth of cancer cells but also because they are taking in more of the foods that research is showing to be cancer-inhibiting.
For example, vegetarian diets are traditionally high in fiber and beta carotene, two substances that researchers believe have cancer-fighting properties. Another theory stems from research studies of the immune systems of vegetarians, which show that their white blood cell count is markedly higher than that of non-vegetarians; white blood cells battle disease. Scientists are not sure whether one of these specific factors prevents cancer, but for now, the best we can assume is that the combination of factors works together in sort of a team effort.
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Posted by: admin in Fitness,Tips on September 17th, 2010

When physical and mental health is considered good, the human body implies to be good. It must follow strict diets, proper habits and work outs so that everyday stress can be handled and dealt appropriately.
Proper nutrition for body nurturing is required so that it stays healthy and well. Significant vitamins, minerals, and foods need to be provided for achieving total fitness. The right meaning of fitness is nothing but good mental, physical and spiritual health.
When all processes of your body which is associated with physical and mental state functions at peak levels, body is considered to be fit. This is not a single day task. It is also not like taking a stroll in the park or going to some gym.
There are quite many factors to be considered when you talk about a fit body. Body conditioning as well as daily necessities is required.
For a stronger body, physical exercises provide the absolute help. All body parts need to function as a single unit. Hence, absence of a single factor could fail your overall fitness needs. For an instance, if you concentrate mainly on weight maintenance with meeting only cardiovascular needs, it would indicate that you have forgotten about all other organs leaving your heart. All organs ought to be functioning well when body fitness in considered. Fit body is not just achieving a sleek figure, bur replenishing whatever was depleted from one’s body because of everyday activities. Ensure that every physical exercise you do, benefits your entire body.
Every available resource must be used in a wise manner. One must also be rightly informed about various bodily needs for a fit figure. For any unhealthy body, the causes must be dug deep. Essentially, switching to a fit body is not all that easy especially when people have followed years of unhealthy practices like poop nutrition, bad habits and almost nil physical exercising.
One should make a clear distinction between fitness and wellness since many have misconception about the two. Being fit and being well are two entirely different and exclusive conditions; however, both are required in maintaining health and vitality. Any licensed fitness instructor, a fitness counsel at some local gym or a fitness club can test the fitness level, but wellness gets determined by optimum performance of the immune system.
When both wellness and fitness is maintained at maximum levels, the body maintains the right balance. Nutritional intake, generally affects the capacity of mind, body and living well. When this is encompassed with healthy eating pattern, regular exercise and clean living, it results to overall fitness and wellness.
Properly attending the physical needs of all body parts could also result to total fitness of body. Always remember that these parts work united with each other. For limbs to function at peak levels, two eyes, two hands, two feet and all other parts are equally important.
When compared to an invented machine, our physical body functions better. It is more complex and powerful, thus taking higher abuse, however continuously operating in spite of not meeting the everyday requirements for couple of days. It should be always noted that if you bring ample fitness in your body, it would function tremendously well.

Posted by: admin in Health,Tips on September 16th, 2010

Finally, a special day, you look in the mirror and there was a large button in the middle of his forehead. You condemn yourself to chocolate or pizza to eat. But is it really junk food makes your acne appear?
There is growing body of research shows that there is a link between diet and acne (or button). This is not seen a dermatologist because studies are needed to confirm the results.
We know that most teenagers experience acne due to hormonal changes and acne can spread to the 20s and 30s. more difficult cases, such as cystic acne, genetics. But other than those affected by acne because your food triggers.
The simple explanation of why we have acne is that the pores or follicles is blocked. This happens when our oil glands in the pores to become inflamed. Inflammation occurs when the sebaceous glands to produce excess sebum, disturbing the dead skin cells and bacteria growth, additional pores are connected.
Traditional skin experts believe there is no link between diet and acne, but this new evidence that certain foods and beverages can be formed or cause acne.
The relationship between diet and acne starts after a couple of useful studies have shown that some people are susceptible to acne to foods rich in refined, processed foods to swallow. A 2002 study found no acne pimples, in 1315, young people in Papua New Guinea and Paraguay. Studies in Western countries has shown that most teenagers were part of a study of acne.

High GI foods
In Western societies, there are certain foods that most people eat or swallow, such as soft drinks, snacks and sweet white bread.
There is evidence that diets high in refined, processed foods to create the conditions for pustular acne. These high GI foods cause blood sugar levels rose fast your insulin levels to rise.
In short, junk food cause acne indirectly due to change in response to their metabolism and insulin requirements increase.
If you suffer from high levels of insulin in time, the skin dry and thicken. This will lead to flakes and dead cells of the skin to help block the pores. It can also lead to increased free androgen levels in men and women, the sebaceous glands of the skin will produce excess sebum and cause acne.
This special effect creates more problems in my teenage years, when we generally more receptive to insulin, but genetics may also make some people more sensitive to insulin.
Evidence of a recent study of the relationship between diet and acne has also led investigators to demonstrate that other components of the traditional food of the West, particularly milk, may be associated with acne. This review of 27 studies found a high GI diet of milk and cause acne in some people, but the evidence does not show the brown fat and saturated (“bad” fats in meat, dairy and many processed foods).

Dietary Changes
Therefore, if you want to stay away from acne, you harder, Nutt, chewier foods, such as:
1. Pasta meal
2. Wholemeal bread and flour
3. Low GI brown rice and basmati rice
4. Low GI fruits such as melons and potatoes rock.
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Posted by: admin in Baby,Health on September 8th, 2010

If you are having trouble getting pregnant, you might be unaware of the fact that you should steer clear of certain foods when you are trying to conceive. Yes, there are foods that actually decrease fertility, there are even some foods that can make you infertile! But if your problems in financiall please try payday loan, because it’s very helpful
It’s relatively easy to remember these foods; you need not grab a pen and paper and create a list. These are all pretty modern inventions. In today’s modern time, we are accustomed to have lots of technology around us; and we have used them to make loads of food that are detrimental to our health. Just think of this as a simple guide to eating: if people ate it abundantly in times past – it’s probably good for you. If it’s a new, modern food, exercise caution before eating.
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, it’s best to avoid these foods:
1. Fast food and junk food – You have already heard this countless times, and it’s best if you take this advice to heart: commercially available, processed, junk foods are bad for you, and eating it regularly decreases your chances of getting pregnant. These foods are packed with rancid oils and processed ingredients, so beware.
2. Convenience foods – I know that those packaged, lovely foods that are boxed up and lined up in store aisles and freezers are pretty tempting, most especially if you live a fast-paced life and would need all the conveniences possible. But these kinds of foods, no matter how convenient they are, are oozing with processed fillers and ingredients. They are no good to the body. In fact, they are one of the most important foods to avoid if you want to get pregnant fast!
3. Grains and flours – go easy on these. Many people have a very difficult time digesting flours and grains. A lot of women discover that they are able to conceive once they give up certain foods that contain gluten like rye, wheat and barley. Processed grains such as white flour should totally be eliminated from your diet. If you can’t live without grains in your diet, opt for whole grains that have been prepared with care.
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, it’s also best to avoid, alcohol, cigarette, and most especially drugs. This advice may seem like a no-brainer, but you should seriously work to quit using any prescription drugs or substances that does not sustain life.