8 Tips for Herbal Medicines Consumption

8 Tips for Herbal Medicines Consumption

Tips and Tricks   April 19, 2013

Traditional medicines made ??from herbs has long been part of the culture of Indonesian society. Alam Nusantara is very rich in herbal ingredients, even Indonesia called the third country in the world that has a diversity of plants in the world.
To increase the consumption of herbal medicines, Deputy Health Minister Ali Ghurfron Mukti had proposed that the herbal medicine is inserted into one of the treatment which is guaranteed in the National Social Security System.
However, herbal medicine is traditionally processed or home could not be ascertained precisely the amount of the ingredient, which can cause unwanted side effects if its use is not appropriate.


 To prevent this, consider the issue of safe consumption of herbal medicines according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
1. Do not take more than the dosage and use according to the rules stated on the packaging.
2. In the event of adverse effects, immediately discontinue use and consult a physician.
3. Inform the doctor who was treating you, because some of the ingredients in traditional medicines may interact with chemical drugs, which can cause unwanted effects.
4. Do not consume traditional medicines that contain ingredients that are known to cause allergies.
5. Liver-careful on sufferers hypertension, disorders heart function, kidney, and liver because of there are some ingredients which can aggravate circumstances.
6. Be careful if you are on a diet low in sugar, because in addition to containing ingredients nutritious, traditional medicine sometimes also contain ingredients such as sweeteners.
7. Be careful if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, because some ingredients may affect the fetus.
8. Be careful for breastfeeding women because some of the ingredients can be excreted through breast milk is likely to cause unwanted effects in the baby.

Source : health.kompas.com

Natural Remedy To Overcome Late Coming Months

Natural Remedy To Overcome Late Coming Months

Tips and Tricks   April 19, 2013

Sometimes late in coming months can make a woman become anxious. Either because it is not planning a pregnancy, or health worries her womb.

Generally, every year women experience menstrual 12-13 times. However, there is often also having periods only 9-10 times a year.

There are many things that cause your period comes late. Such as lack of sleep, too tired, menopause, fertility is delayed, depression, stress, influence of drugs or excessive anxiety. Moreover, lately diseases like cysts also can cause menstrual women are experiencing delays.


So, to overcome this delay menstruation, there are some natural remedies that you can consume.

WARNING: This drug is not intended you are pregnant or are used in order to terminate the pregnancy.

Sesame herbs and palm sugar

White or black sesame roasted then crushed into a powder. Combine the brown sugar. Can be brewed or consumed like candy.

This herb can help induce menstrual periods tend to be short.

Herb papaya

Papaya can also help smooth irregular menstruation. Just eat 250 grams of papaya in the morning or before bed. And performed until the period comes.

Cumin herb and palm sugar

Boil cumin and brown sugar, drinking water while cold. Or can also use cumin oil mixed with palm sugar. This herb can facilitate the arrival of menstruation.

Exercise and eating omega-3

Perform regular exercise so as not to arrive late menstruation. Menu diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 as well as the mix by doing light cardio at least 3-4 times a week.

Yoga exercises

Yoga is an exercise that has many benefits. Not only support health and fitness, yoga can also help induce menstruation.

Pare vegetables

Famous though bitter, but the usual vegetables sauteed or steamed dumplings in this menu can facilitate menstruation.

Enough sleep

Make sure you get enough sleep every day. One cause your period comes late is too tired bodies and lack of sleep. By providing adequate hours of rest for the body, then you do not have to worry about the period comes late again.

BEAUTIFUL SKIN WITH MILK

BEAUTIFUL SKIN WITH MILK

Tips and Tricks   April 17, 2013

You would know if milk good for your health and bone formation. But it turns out the milk is not only beneficial for your health but can also be used as a face mask.

Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra is a very famous beauty has one secret ingredient to keep skin smoothness, milk. This recipe is believed to be stored in the hieroglyph writing, writing bangasa Ancient Egypt. While in the world of modern beauty benefits of milk is known to maintain the beauty and smooth skin.

Benefits of milk include:
- make the face look more radiant.
- Skin smoothing body
- prevent premature aging
- remove stains on the face
- shrink pores
- cure irritation
- reduce irritation and allergic skin reaction
- helps heal wounds
- nourishes and softens the skin
- exfoliates dead skin cells

Well, to perform beauty treatments with this milk you do not need to do it in the salon, you can do it yourself at home. Just try the following recipes


Creating radiant
The trick, mix 2 tablespoons of powdered milk with 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons of warm water. Apply on face and neck, allow it to dry and stiff. After settling for a while, rinse with warm water.

Make the skin smoother
Make a cup of milk mixed with 3 tablespoons of oatmeal. Use for facial and body scrub. Let it dry and then rinse with warm water. By doing skin care with the milk mixture, your skin will feel softer and smoother.

Milk Mask
You can wear a face mask with yogurt or dairy ingredients as a mask. Supposedly useful to prevent premature aging and skin repel stains.

The trick is easy: Mix 2 teaspoons of vitamin E into a container (you can get from the capsule that contains vitamin E), add 2 teaspoons of yogurt, half a teaspoon of honey and lemon juice, mix well. Apply all over face and leave to infuse for 15 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water until completely clean.

Pore ??shrink
If you have a problem with large pores, open, and want glowing skin, turns the key is sour cream (sour milk). Dairy products is very powerful counteracting large pore complaint.
The trick: take the sour cream to taste, basuhkan to the face and neck. Wait for 15 minutes and wash clean.

reduce skin irritation,
lighten red spots, reduces allergic reactions on the skin and helps heal wounds. If skin irritation or skin exposed sensitive, basuhkan sweet milk or sour cream or buttermilk, let it dry itself.

Milk bath
Add a cup of instant milk powder to the bath water. Regular milk bath is believed to nourish and soften the skin. Queen Cleopatra never forget to add fresh camel milk for the ritual bath. The result? Smooth white skin and hers.

Slough off dead skin cells
Do the scrubbing process so that your skin more radiant.

How: Dissolve a little salt in boiling water then add four cups of instant nonfat milk into it. Furthermore soak for 20 minutes to lukewarm water, do scrubing with a loofah.

How cheap and practical, right? Good luck!

How to Eat Healthy Coffee

How to Eat Healthy Coffee

Tips and Tricks   April 16, 2013

For the coffee enthusiast, know the maximum limit intake of coffee every day.

Talk about coffee, of course can not be separated with the culture of Indonesian people who are already accustomed to consuming coffee since ancient times. Coffee has also been so urban lifestyle. Accompany the start of the opening day, to be 'friends' late night.

This coffee drinking habit is not without risk. Caffeine is known to trigger health problems. But the benefits of coffee is also abundant.

"Coffee actually has so many benefits, but people think coffee is dangerous to health. Fact that since taking it the wrong way," said Heri Setiadi, a coffee expert VIVAlife when found in the "Coffee Experience" at Caffe La Tazza, SCBD, Jakarta .

For the enthusiast who usually consume drinks coffee black, know how healthy coffee following.

- Limit consumption
Safe limit daily caffeine intake of no more than 600 ml, equivalent to 4 cups of black coffee arabica (180ml). If you habitually consume Robusta coffee which has caffeine levels are two times higher than arabica, then simply consume 2 cups of robusta coffee (180 ml) each day.

- Consumption of coffee without sugar and milk
The coffee itself actually has a series of health benefits for the body. Precisely the addition of excessive sugar and milk are harmful to the body. Coffee actually has a sweet taste in it without the addition of sugar.

You can choose the natural flavor of the coffee to taste, because Indonesia has the characteristic flavor of coffee different. Aceh Gayo coffee for example, has a slightly spicy taste like spices, whereas coffee Toraja and Bali Kintamani is fruity. Then there are also coffee Papua chocolate taste. If you want a coffee with a naturally sweet taste, you can choose the Java coffee.

- Identify Caffeine Content
After knowing the dose and the response of the body, it helps us to know the content of caffeine in the products we consume often. Coffee lest the recommended dose has been reached, but we still consume other products containing caffeine to feel the ill effects of coffee. Some other products that need to be considered caffeine content such as: soft drinks, candy coffee, tea, chocolate, headache medicine.

Ways of processing (roasting and brewing) also affect caffeine content in coffee. For example, a study shows, a cup of coffee at Starbucks contains on average 259 mg of caffeine compared to coffee with the type and size of the same cup at Dunkin Donuts which only contains 149 mg of caffeine.

From other studies, decaf coffee (coffee without caffeine) for those who are obese because it can increase HDL ("good" cholesterol) of approximately 50%. Whereas in those who are not obese can actually lower HDL cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

- Get to know the condition of the body
It is important for you to know the limits of daily coffee consumption. This is because each person has a different resistance to caffeine contained in coffee.

-Keep exercising
Sport is a major factor in maintaining a healthy body. One trick that you can still eat your favorite coffee every day and stay healthy is to exercise regularly.

- Eat first
Each coffee has a different level of acidity. Therefore, it is important for you to consume foods before drinking coffee. Drinking coffee in the morning on an empty stomach can cause stomach bloating if excessive can make you feel nauseous.

Soursop fruit has High Antioxidant Content

Soursop fruit has High Antioxidant Content

tips   April 13, 2013

Soursop fruit is one of the raw materials of herbal extracts which have high antioxidant properties to prevent chronic disease.

soursop fruit contain ascorbic acid which can increase antioxidants in the body so it can help fight free radicals in the body.

Antioxidants are also believed to prevent premature aging, especially in urban residents.

The public is now more looking for products that can make young or delay aging. Active ingredients for anti-aging (anti-aging) much-loved because it contains antioxidants.

now more pleasure from the foods that can trigger certain diseases. "High income, lifestyle is also high, so the antioxidant products can be an excellent solution to prevent certain diseases come," he said.

antioxidant products can improve one's endurance, especially those with unhealthy lifestyles.

DELAY OF DRINKING WATER HAZARD

DELAY OF DRINKING WATER HAZARD

Tips and Tricks   April 10, 2013

Because the density of work, many people forget to consume water regularly. Though water is needed by the body. Once the delay can cause a variety of disorders in the body.

Approximately 70 percent of the body weight comes from water. People usually feel thirsty only when the body needs water. While this is true, recent research studies show that there are other indicators of water to drink immediately. Drink water when thirsty is not enough. Ignoring these indicators may lead to several diseases.

Most of us spend many hours we work in air-conditioned environment so do not feel thirsty. But this does not mean that our bodies do not need water. Lack of water can lead to fatigue.


Water flow inside and outside the cells produce energy. This energy is stored in the body along with other sources of energy in the body. The energy generated by the water in the cells helps transmit nerve stimulation. Water levels in the body affect the function of various proteins and enzymes are dissolved in it.

Water helps keep the moisture in the lining of the body's internal organs. It maintains the volume up in the normal range and consistency of fluids such as blood and lymph. Water can regulate body temperature.

In addition, water is essential to regulate the structure and function of the skin. The body will lose about four liters of water every day due to the activity undertaken. Therefore, it is necessary to consume at least eight glasses of water per day. Water intake can lead to dehydration are not fulfilled.

Not only dehydrated and dull skin, lack of water can lead to impaired kidney function. Prone to bladder infections because the bacteria can not get out due to lack of drinking and impaired brain function. So do not drink that often delay the body hydrated.

6 Ways to Preventing Hypertension Cause Strokes

6 Ways to Preventing Hypertension Cause Strokes

Tips and Tricks   April 10, 2013

DO consider trivial hypertension. The reason is, you can be exposed to other diseases that are dangerous to health.

This message brought to the World Health Organization (WHO) as the framework commemorate World Blood Pressure, yesterday. Yes, it could have an effect on hypertensive cardiovascular disease, such as heart failure, coronary heart disease, and stroke, the leading cause of death in the world community.


Here's how to prevent high blood pressure that is not fatal to your health, as reported by Whoint.

[1] Reducing salt intake.
[2] Managing and eating a balanced and healthy meal.
[3] Stay away from alcoholic beverages.
[4] Doing physical activity to burn calories.
[5] Maintain ideal weight remains.
[6] Steer clear of cigarette smoke, as well as smoking cessation.

5 Foods that can freshen breath

5 Foods that can freshen breath

healthy food   April 10, 2013

Who does not want to have fresh breath? In addition to mean that there are no problems in the mouth and digestive, fresh breath also boost confidence. One fun way to get a breath of fresh is smart to choose the food you eat.

Food can affect breath odor. Leftovers are barbau stung in the mouth will contribute to produce bad smell.

Well, check out these 5 foods that can help freshen your breath.

1. Tea
One cup of green or black tea can reduce bad breath with the content of polyphenolics. As long as you do not add sugar to tea, the antioxidant will work to kill the bacteria that cause odor bulut. Research from the University of Utah Health Care reported that people who regularly drink tea tends to have a fresh breath compared with those who did not.

2. Yogurt
Unsweetened yogurt can fight bad breath after six weeks of regular consumption. This may be caused by the action of "good" bacteria that can kill bacteria "evil" cause breath bay. Plus, yogurt contains vitamin D which also helps to fight bacteria.

3. Medicinal plants
Medicinal plants such as betel not only can kill bacteria in the mouth, but also refreshing mouth. Medicinal plants shaped green leaves contain chlorophyll to help freshen breath without adding another flavor overload. Besides betel, try mint leaves, parsley, and fennel seeds.

4. Apple
According to the American Association Dietic, munching fruit and fresh vegetables such as apples, celery, and carrots can help remove plaque on the teeth that causes bad breath. Chewing increases saliva production and prevent the proliferation of bacteria.

5. Orange
Recommendation from a dental professor at New York, high fruit content of vitamin C can destroy unwanted bacteria in the mouth. Fruits rich in vitamin C also helps fight diseases like gingivitis exacerbate bad breath.

4 Drinks that can reduce body fat

4 Drinks that can reduce body fat

Healthy Drinks   March 27, 2013

What do you think of when you want to reduce body fat? Generally people think about exercise and reduced caloric intake from food. In fact, the drinks are also a big influence on levels of fat in your body.

Soda, fruit juice, and alcohol is a major contributor of calories for your body and cause fat deposits. Therefore, changing drinking habits may help you eliminate excess fat in the body.

1. Mineral water
Mineral Water has long been recognized as the best drinks to help lower body fat levels. Water, besides the price is relatively cheap, also helps cleanse toxins from the body, and accelerate metabolism. Then drink enough water every day.

2. Green Tea
Green tea has a lot of content of chemical compounds that may help shed body fat. Caffeine is one of the main content. However, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and catechins are two content of green tea fat burning function.

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that green tea combined with regular exercise helps to stimulate lower levels of body fat.

3. Milk
Who says milk make you gain weight? Low-fat milk will actually help you slim fast. Milk contains calcium that makes bones strong so that you maintain a healthy diet. In addition, milk is good source of protein, which the body needs to create energy, burn calories in the process.

4. tomato juice
Tomato fruit contains fewer calories and high antioxidant content. In addition, its high fiber content helps you to feel full.

Hot Drinks Prevent Stroke?

Hot Drinks Prevent Stroke?

Stroke   March 16, 2013

Drinking hot beverages in the morning, whether it's tea or coffee, a part of the daily routine of many people. Simple habits turned out to help us reduce the risk of stroke.

A study of 83,000 people in Japan showed that those who frequently drank green tea or coffee per day had a risk of stroke 20 percent lower. Even the protective effect against certain types of stroke is greater.

 
"If you can not change your lifestyle, try to prevent stroke by regularly drinking green tea every day," said Dr.Yoshihiro Kokubo of National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan.

Although it was not clear why coffee and tea had the effect of preventing stroke, but according to Kokubo it may be associated with the ingredients in these drinks that keep blood clots.

In addition, green tea contains catechins, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Some of the substances in coffee, such as chlorogenic acid also reduces the risk of stroke by lowering the risk of diabetes mellitus.

The content of caffeine in coffee also have an effect on cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It also led to changes in insulin sensitivity that affect blood sugar.

Even so, according to Dr.Ralph Sacco, a former American Heart Association priseden, such as the type of research conducted Kokubo can not accurately ascertain whether the reduction in stroke risk was indeed derived from the consumption of coffee and tea.

"The link is visible from such studies are limited in their ability to indicate whether content in coffee, tea, or indeed the lifestyle of the respondents who have a protective effect," says Sacco.

Savor Lime for Lowering Cholesterol

Savor Lime for Lowering Cholesterol

Tips and Tricks   January 17, 2013

Orange juice is known to have a wide range of benefits for health. One is in relation to lower cholesterol or fat levels in the blood.

Here are the tips:

1. Choose fresh lemon and rinse with clean
2. Cut the lemon into quarters, then thinly sliced
3. Enter the last slice into the glass. Sliced ??lemon slices earlier is complete with its skin
4. Pour the hot water until it is full, then cover tightly
5. Wait about 30 minutes, then drink it down
6. Do it regularly, twice a day morning and evening


Based on the research, lemon peel contains oils that are useful for kesahatan. In addition, lime is not cause pain in the stomach.

Sources: kompas.com

Natural Beverages To Overcome Throat Disorders

Natural Beverages To Overcome Throat Disorders

Tips and Tricks   November 25, 2012

When the immune system decreases, various ailments prepared to queue to enter. Cough, nasal congestion, headache, and others.
Usually without thinking, you immediately take drugs to go away. From now on, keep the body from these drugs. Try to switch to a more natural way to a healthier body. Here's a natural alternative that can restore your stamina.

1. Ginger tea
Warm drinks can overcome the symptoms of sore throat, stomach problems, and headaches. Ginger acts as an anti-virus and anti-inflammatory that can relieve some of the complaints.
You simply enter the sliced ??ginger into the tea, the longer you soak them, the stronger the ginger content come late. Nothing wrong with adding honey to drink instead of sugar, which also adds strength.

2. brine
The mixture of salt water also helps reduce inflammation of the throat. Meanwhile, to overcome nasal congestion, nasal spray you can buy at the pharmacy with the salt content. Spray it every few hours. This product is not addictive so it is safe to use at any time.


3. white water
Do not underestimate the power of super behind water. When you get sick, water will help to rid the body of bacterial pathogens. The more you consume, the faster the body is detoxifying.
But do not forget to change it back to avoid dehydration in the body. You can also add a bit of lime juice for a more maximal efficacy. Or mint leaves as an additional flavorings to combat nausea.

4. Lemon juice with honey
A mixture of lemon and honey will soothe your sore throat well. These drinks can cool the throat and relieve pain while swallowing.

Source : From Various Sources

Options to Overcome Impaired Tea Light on Body

Options to Overcome Impaired Tea Light on Body

Tips and Tricks   November 25, 2012

Of the thousands of types of tea in the world, each offers useful benefits for the body. Even the herbal tea, which is a concoction of roots, flowers, leaves, seeds, or dried fruit, also produces a drink that can relieve a variety of health problems. Had a minor problem that often you experience everyday? Try relieve some types of tea.

If your stomach is bloated
Make peppermint tea. Peppermint relaxes the muscles that cause abdominal cramps, according to Peggy Kotsopoulos, nutrition expert and show host Peggy K's Kitchen Cures. Peppermint tea can also help reduce flatulence that causes bloating, and diarrhea.

If you have to get up early
Select yerba mate tea. Yerba mate is a South American plant and processed into green tea. "This type of tea has the highest caffeine content of all teas, even compared to a cup of coffee," said Kotsopoulos. Yerba mate also contains substances that stimulate the nervous system, increasing alertness and recover energy.

If your throat is inflamed
Drinking tea liquorice (licorice). The plant is often used as liquorice peppermint lozenges. "Liquorice could ease the mucous membranes in the throat," he explained. Additionally, liquorice also has its anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce swelling and irritation.

If you want to relax
Sips of chamomile tea. To enjoy chamomile tea, you do not have to visit the cafe for tea bags with chamomile variants are widely available in supermarkets. Chamomile itself contains chemical compounds called chrysin, who worked relaxes tense muscles. Thus, this tea can help you to sleep naturally. Drink 45 minutes before you go to bed, or anytime you want to calm down.

Sumber : kompas.com