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 way to overcome and prevent split ends

natural way to overcome and prevent split ends

Tips and Tricks   February 11, 2013

Natural Ways to Overcome Hair Branching - Hair is one part of the body that is located at the head, so the hair is very susceptible to various kinds of damage due to sun exposure seringanya, dust, and other things. One of the hair damage is most often experienced by a woman are split ends, especially if you have long hair.

Branched hair itself is caused by a layer of the hair cuticle is damaged, while the cause of the frequent exposure of chemicals, exposure to sunlight, lack of vitamins, and hair care less.

Because hair is a crown for women. Surely you do not want it damaged split ends? Well, this time we will discuss how to naturally overcome the split ends, please consider the following tips:

- Avocado
Avocados are rich in vitamin E are good for the skin and hair, as well as cope with split ends. Way, 200 grams of avocado puree, then apply to your hair, especially on the ends of your hair, allow up to 20 minutes. Then rinse with cold water without using shampoo to clean. To dry them, just use a towel without using a hairdryer because it actually can damage your hair.

- Honey and Olive Oil
Use 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then apply on the ends of your hair. Let stand for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water. Then use a towel to dry.

How to Prevent Hair Branching

To prevent split ends, please consider the following tips :

Avoid Using Chemicals
Since the main cause of split ends is due to exposure to chemicals such as hair dye. So, try to reduce use. Even if you have to use it, try to just change the color of your hair is just 6 months.

Avoid Using the Electronic Equipment Hair
Just as exposed to chemicals, exposure to electronic devices on your hair can damage your hair, especially the ends of your hair. As vise, straighteners, pengriting or hairdryer.


Do not Comb Hair When Wet
When you comb your hair when it while still wet, the cuticle layer of the hair is very fragile because of the crumbly state.

Do not rub hair with towel
Just like combing your hair when wet, rub your hair with a towel, especially a rough towel can make the cuticle layer of the hair can be easily damaged. Simply towel dry the hair with a glue-on hair or nekannya pressing gently.

Hair Cut In Periodic
This is useful to remove split ends or hair branching candidate. Should haircut 4 months in order to more effectively prevent split ends.

Use Shampoo Your Hair Under
Use a shampoo that suits your hair type, do the testing first before actually using the shampoo.

So the natural way to overcome and prevent split ends, made it easy? Well, do not forget to apply it ...

How to Wisely Use of Traditional Medicine

How to Wisely Use of Traditional Medicine

Tips and Tricks   January 30, 2013

Throughout history, traditional medicine has helped many people. When used appropriately, traditional medicine can be safe health solutions.

However, when used inappropriately, such as traditional herbal medicines may cause losses. To use traditional medicines wisely, it is important to realize that there is always the element of risk.

Let us see what are the risks to be aware of when using traditional medicine. Although traditional herbal medicines are safer than modern pharmaceutical drugs, herbal not without risk.

Thus, the question arises, warnings and recommendations that should be kept in mind what a person when considering treatment with traditional medicine?

Precautions in Selecting Traditional Medicine

You should be wary of traditional medicines that you buy. There are many cases of traditional medicine circulation withdrawn from the market because it proved to contain certain chemicals that can cause serious side effects.

One way to detect the presence of a mixture of chemicals in traditional medicine among others, by observing the speed of usefulness. Traditional medicine like herbs usually do not merit an instant, if there is so suspicious of the additional chemicals.

In recent years, there are also reports of traditional medicinal products contaminated with heavy metals and other contaminants. In addition, there are traditional medicinal products that turned out to contain little or no ingredients listed on the packaging.

Of the cases above, it is clear that traditional medicinal products, as well as other drugs, should be purchased at places that are trustworthy and reputable. Yes, buy from a reputable source and already have a marketing authorization. And do not forget, watch the expiration period.

Dosage Use of Traditional Medicine
A practical guide book titled The Complete Medicinal Herbal Herbal stated, "?? Although most traditional or herbal medicine basically quite safe, it should be used with proper.

Do not exceed the recommended dose, do not continue use if the disorder is not abated, or even worsen, or if the proper diagnosis is doubtful. "??

Yes, make sure that you understand and follow the instruction manual. You need to know how much medication should be taken, when to drink, and for how long. You also need to know the food, beverage, and what other medications or activities that should be avoided when taking herbal medicine.

Circumstances not possible to use traditional medicine

Another warning, the use of traditional medicine is very risky for certain people. People who take certain traditional medicines should be careful when going to undergo a medical procedure that requires anesthesia.

Dr. John Neeld, president of the American Society of anesthesiologists, explains, "?? Based on experience, it has been reported that several kinds of popular herbs, including ginseng, can cause fluctuations in blood pressure. It can be very dangerous when anesthesia is given."??

The doctor adds, "?? Plants other drugs, such as Ginkgo Biloba, Ginger, and feverfew, can interfere with blood clotting so it is very dangerous when epidural anesthesia is given-if there is bleeding near the spinal cord, paralysis can occur.


Among American anesthesiologists also recommend their patients to discontinue the use of certain traditional medicines at least two weeks before surgery because of the risk of interactions between herbal medicines and anesthetics, including increased chances of increased blood pressure or bleeding during the surgery which of course can be life-threatening.

Among pregnant and lactating women in particular must be aware of the risks that can be suffered by her and her baby due to a particular use or combine traditional medicine with conventional medicine given.

Clearly, it is important to know the reactions that can occur when traditional medicine is used alone or in combination with certain prescription drugs.

Therefore, patients are encouraged to discuss with your doctor or an expert in traditional medicine (herbalist) before deciding to use certain traditional medicines or if you want to combine traditional medicine with certain medications as prescribed.

The number of traditional medicinal products on the market would make you confused in choosing the right traditional medicine, therefore please read the article Recommendation of Traditional Medicine What's Right for Me? to get the information you need.

How to quickly smoothes rough palms

How to quickly smoothes rough palms

Tips and Tricks   January 21, 2013

hmmm, no endless to talk about health.
because healthy is expensive if you ask me, as a writer.

This time the author would like some help for my friends who love everything with care.
especially skin care.

ya there are a few tips to smooth the rough palms.
these tips soften hands.

Rough palms impossible for men is not a problem that means but for a woman it is a very serious problem. Not a few women in the world is experiencing a dry hand skin and coarse textured.
In fact, with the palm of the hand is smooth and soft, we do not need to feel inferior to shake hands with others or join hands with our partners.
Conversely, if we have a rough-skinned hands, let alone to shake hands to see the course we're feeling shy and lacking in confidence.
If you are having problems with rough hands, the best step to overcome this by making sure you have the skin of the palms sufficient moisture. Use moisturizing lotion is the ultimate choice while trying to cope with the natural way.

Some natural ways to cope with rough hands and dry that you can do yourself at home is:
1. Wash hands with liquid soap that contains moisturizing scrub for exfoliating dead skin cells while gently massaging to improve blood flow ketelapak hand.
2. Use shea butter as a rub on your palms twice a day on a regular basis to provide moisture to the skin. Other benefits of using shea butter is as anti-aging creams.
3. Use this mixture 6 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with warm water and then used water immersion rough palms. Do this as often as possible to get faster results because the herb has no side effects at all.
4. Use butter as a rub on your palms dry and rough before you go to bed but do not forget to wear gloves after buttering it. Do this every night until a few days until your hands feel moist and tender.
5. Use herb olive oil 4 teaspoons and sugar to taste and rub this mixture on the palm of the hand for 1-2 minutes in length before you wash them thoroughly. Benefits of olive oil in addition to lift dead skin cells as well as an essential nutrient for the skin as well as a natural skin moisturizer is excellent.
6. Creating a natural moisturizer to reduce roughness palms with cornstarch herb and olive oil respectively with the same size to be pasta. Apply a paste and massage your palms gently used this herb for a while, then rinse thoroughly.
7. You certainly know with potatoes, yes potatoes was able to repair the skin of our hands rough and smooth making it back. Only by using the potatoes we can make finer palms. Using a potato is a natural way smoothing palms so no need to worry about anything happening with your favorite palms. So when shaking hands with friends or relatives are not ashamed. Steps to smooth your palms are: Take the potato tuber, then wash with water and peel until clean. If so, please scarring. Results grated potatoes just before you rub it on your palms over and over again. How to soften hands and then let it stick to the grater palms up to 20-30 minutes. If so, then clean with lemon juice. By making smooth palms over, your palms will be more subtle.


How to cope with rough hands and dry with a few ingredients above you can try yourself at home. In addition to the above the natural way, the use of cosmetics are also very good moisturizer applied to the skin of the palms were rough to accelerate the healing process.
By applying some natural ways to cope with rough hands over the skin and pamper your hands with skin care routine will provide natural softness throughout the day in the palm of your hand.

Food That Can Eliminate badmood

Food That Can Eliminate badmood

Tips and Tricks   January 20, 2013

Bad moods can be experienced by anyone at any time and anywhere. This can be caused by various factors such as environmental factors, pekejaan, social relations, and so on. If it feels bad mood usually we so easily ignited emotions and become stressed. So how do I fix this? Is bad mood can be eliminated? You do not need to worry, because health tips will discuss several types of these foods can eliminate your bad mood. In addition to eliminating bad mood, some of the following foods are also healthy and safe for consumption. In addition to following safe food apparently does not cause fat.

Dark Choholate
By The studies were conducted by health experts, dark chocolate had a lower stress hormones. With seepotong consuming dark chocolate can reduce the hormone cortisol and kolamin that make you anxious.

apple
Besides fruits menganding many vitamins and nutrients, it is also believed mempu apples reduces resentment. Dr. Dolgoff one staff health experts suggest that eating apples with peanut butter dilumiri, because apples are sedangakan carb peanut butter is a healthy fat foods megandug.

green tea
Tea is a natural source of natural antioxidants. As we discussed in the last article, the tea is very effective to relieve anxiety and make us be quiet. Green tea contains a compound called theanine that mempu keep you focused and prevent you irascible.

Some of the foods above are based on proven research to eliminate or at least reduce your bad mood. By doing so, feeling angry, annoyed, irritated, and stress can be reduced. You need to know if the prolonged stress is not good for your health.

Benefits of Aloe Vera for Health

Benefits of Aloe Vera for Health

Tips and Tricks   January 20, 2013

Aloe vera. Plant this one has been known since Roman times, it has been said previously by the queen Cleopatra used to keep the beauty of the face and soften the skin. Apparently, in addition to aloe vera is also useful as a hair treatment.
This one is a medicinal plant that contains a variety of benefits for beauty treatments especially for women and also can we consume in different variants of food products such as nata de coco, lunkhead and others. Aloe vera has amino acids, amino acids, enzymes, minerals, polysaccharides, vitamins, and other ingredients that are beneficial to health.

Here are some benefits of taking aloe vera:

1. Treat hemorrhoid, how to take half aloe leaf stems that have been washed and removed the thorns.
2. Treating Strep Throat, how to take a piece of aloe leaf that has been washed and peeled.
3. Treating diabetes mellitus, how to wash two aloe leaf stems that have been discarded needles and cut into pieces and boiled with three glasses of water.
4. Lowering blood sugar levels, how to take great midrib aloe approximately the size of your palm, then peel the skin and thorns and clean.
5. Treating constipation, how to wash and peel half aloe leaf stems. Cut into small pieces and makers use a half cup of water. Add a tablespoon of honey and drink twice a day when it's warm.
6. As a hair fertilizer, how to take midrib aloe vera leaves, wash and peel. Apply the contents of peelings on hair that has been washed at night and wrap with a cloth. Rinse the next morning. Do it every day for three months.

In addition to the health benefits of Aloe Vera beauty also including the following:

1. Cool the sunburned skin, especially for those who often work outdoors.
2. Skin problems caused by the weather, such as dry skin, redness, peeling, and mild irritation or rash.
3. Reddish in color fade bruises on the body.
4. Overcoming discomfort caused shaver.
5. Addressing minor burns.
6. Relieves blisters.
7. Can be used as an anti-aging cream or to address wrinkles.
8. Treating rashes due to exposure to the sap of plants.
9. Overcoming itching due to insect bites.
10. Use every day to diminish scars and strecth mark, white stripes or red due to pregnancy.

11. Treating minor wounds caused by a knife cut or scratched.
12. Fade dark spots on the skin spots.
13. Can be useful as a substitute for hair conditioner and jelly.
14. Can be used to reduce acne.
15. Used to speed up the healing of canker sores.
16. Can be used as a natural body lotion.
17. To relieve muscle spasms or tension.
18. Used to reduce the complaints on the issue of gum.
19. Reduce dandruff on the head.
20. Addressing water fleas.

Source: From various sources