12 Super Foods to Fight Cancer

12 Super Foods to Fight Cancer

Tips and Tricks   April 21, 2013

Every day a person diagnosed with cancer. Although the cause of cancer is not known with certainty, it does not mean we can only surrender to face this disease. Many studies showed that cancer can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle.

Choosing a healthy diet and regular exercise not only can prevent cancer, but research also shows that appropriate foods can stop the growth of cancer cells. Here are 12 super foods that are known to keep us from cancer.

1. Peanuts

Rich in vitamin E, which lowers the risk of colon cancer, lung, liver, and other cancers. Delicious peanut butter on whole wheat bread will help you fight cancer.

2. Grapefruit

Oranges, grapefruit, and broccoli are rich in vitamin C. These elements are essential to prevent the formation of nitrogen compounds that are cancer-causing. Foods containing high vitamin C decreases the risk of cancer of the esophagus, bladder, breast, cervix, stomach, and colon. So, do not forget these foods in your daily diet.

3. Berry

Berries are powerful cancer fighter. The higher the antioxidant content that causes such.

4. Sweet potato

Sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene may reduce the risk of colon cancer, gastric, and lung. Studies show, sweet potatoes can lower the risk of breast cancer by half.

5. Wild salmon

Salmon, especially wild caught fish, a source of vitamin D which is good. Vitamin D-rich foods help block the development of blood vessels that feed a tumor to grow and help stop the proliferation of cancerous and precancerous cells.

6. Flax seeds

Omega-3 fatty acids prevent the growth of cancer cells, but it also can reduce inflammation. Aside from fish, flax seed is a source of omega-3 fatty acids are good.

7. Turmeric

Curcumin, the active ingredient of turmeric that play a role in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Curcumin can also be a barrier of communication of cancer cells thereby preventing its development.

8. Tea

Tea contains catechins, compounds that inhibit the growth of cancer. A study in China said, green tea drinkers have a lower risk for developing cancer than those who do not.

9. Vegetable

Fruits and vegetables contain important fotonutrien same with minerals and vitamins. Vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbage contain phytonutrients that may help inhibit the metabolism of carcinogens and stimulates the body to produce detoxifying enzymes.

10. Tomatoes

Study in 2009, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that tomatoes contain lycopene that helps prevent prostate cancer. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that also can prevent various types of cancer.

11. Pomegranate

Pomegranate is rich in acidic elagik that can slow the growth of cancer cells. Elagik acid also deactivate cancer-causing compounds.

12. Onions

Onions are rich in anti-cancer compounds. Onions can be eaten raw or as a mixture of food.

Source : health.kompas.com

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

Prevent Stroke, Expand to Eat Vegetables and Fruits

Prevent Stroke, Expand to Eat Vegetables and Fruits

Tips and Tricks   April 19, 2013

 Now it was not unusual to hear there are young people affected by stroke. Actually stroke can be prevented, among others, with more mengasup vegetables to maintain healthy blood vessels.

Most strokes are caused thickening of the walls of the arteries due to cholesterol deposition in fat (plaque). Plaques narrow the blood flow so that blood flow is reduced.

In a recent study revealed a strong association between fiber consumption with cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and stroke.

Victoria Burley who conducted the study said his research is long-term. He collected 8 studies conducted since 1990 and involving 500,000 participants. They were interviewed about the consumption of fiber and followed their health records for 8-19 years.

The researchers found the risk of stroke can be reduced by 7 percent for every additional 7 grams of fiber consumed per day. In other words they most diligently eating the most fiber lower risk of stroke.

Adding an additional 7 grams of fiber can come from two pieces of whole wheat bread, vegetables or fruits.

Mostly high-fiber food low in calories so it also helps maintain ideal weight remains. Additionally foods that are high in fiber has many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including polyphenols and flavonoids that will make the blood vessels more elastic.

Diligent Eat Bananas Prevent Stroke

A healthy diet shall we live if you want to avoid the various diseases. In this regard, experts recommend us to regularly eat bananas and reduce chips to prevent stroke.

Bananas are rich in potassium fruit. The average banana contains 420 mg. Potassium plays a role in lowering blood pressure. While the chips contain a lot of salt, which can raise blood pressure. That's why the combination of those two things is highly recommended if you do not want to have a stroke.

A study found that people have enough potassium intake stroke risk 24 percent smaller. Yet before the researchers found that consumption of potassium in the elderly can be dangerous because it causes decreased kidney function so it can not eliminate the remnants of blood potassium.

But it is contradicted by a recent study that showed no negative effect of potassium on renal function. The researchers say there is very strong evidence that regular consumption of food sources of potassium are very positive impact for those who suffer from hypertension.

The researchers analyzed 128,000 people to more than 33 times the experiment. They found that people who consume more minerals, for example, often eat bananas, safe for everyone. The recommended daily potassium intake is no more than 3,500 mg.

Another study found that reducing salt intake in four weeks or more can significantly lower blood pressure. In the end it may lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Dr.. Clare Walton of the Stroke Association said that a healthy diet is the key to manage the risk of stroke. "High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke. Changing to a healthier diet can keep blood pressure under control," he said.

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.

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.

Tricks to Lose Weight From Different Countries

Tricks to Lose Weight From Different Countries

Tips and Tricks   April 12, 2013

Each state would have its own secret diet. Diet to keep your body is a cultural ideal trusted local communities.

 Cultural background and activities of citizens to be part of a diet prescribed State. Here's a summary of the legendary diet recipes:

1. Spicy food (Thailand) 
Thailand is a paradise spicy. Spicy dishes white elephant this country has been famous around the world. Community land trust in 1000 this temple spicy foods can make the body shed fat and they remain ideal.

2. Small portions (UK) 
British Society believes eating smaller meals will help them continue to eat in moderation. With this diet they avoid large meals that stimulate increased body fat and weight. It is also applied to the fast food restaurants in the UK are not great menyediakanporsi (supersize).

3. Potatoes and beans (Brazil)
 Brazil is the main dish in sweet potatoes and beans are rich in fiber and low in fat. This dish is able to maintain blood sugar levels, and reduce the risk of obesity by 14%.

4. Often Eating at Home (Poland)Polish people only spend spending by 5% for eating out. They believe in home cooked meals with fresh ingredients for better health. Home cooked meals also allow the Polish oversee the cooking process.

5. Breakfast Routine (Germany) 
Approximately 75% of the usual German breakfast every morning. Breakfast menu is bread and whole grain cereals. Prevent regular breakfast lunch or snack servings due to excessive hunger. Eating large portions are rich in sugar and cholesterol, it resulted in rapid body fat that has accumulated due to the intake of fat.

6. Cycling (Netherlands) 
Dutch people cycling maniac. Even the wheel bikes in the country more than the population. As many as 54% of Dutch people cycling for everyday activities. They average pedaled 865 miles per year. Citizens believe the origin of man's Tulip, cycling is a great form of exercise can blindly keep their bodies healthy.

7. Consumption Muesli (Swiss)Muesli is a kind of mixture of cereals, fruits, and nuts. Nutrient-rich dish is usually served for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Swiss people believe the intake of fiber in muesli will keep their bodies healthy.

8. Eating from the garden itself (Russia) 
As many as 51% of Russians spend their holidays on the farm. They grow their own vegetables and fruits to be eaten. By planting themselves they can control the chemicals used during cultivation. Selection of organic matter will make their bodies stay healthy until old age.

9. Spice turmeric (Malaysia)
 Most people use bamboo Malaysia turmeric as a spice in hidanganya. Indonesia's spice known as turmeric is rich in curcumin substances. It helps reduce the formation of fatty tissue.

10. Rooibos Tea (South Africa) 
This tea is popular all over South Africa. Naturally sweet rooibos tea does not require gul atambahan. Audience avoid the risk of developing diabetes. This drink is made from the leaves of Aspalathus linearis, which is not the type of tea plant. This caffeine-free beverages, preservatives, flavor boosters. Roiboos tea also contains vitamins and antioxidants that are beneficial to the body.

11. Love to Eat Pickles (Hungary) 
Hungarians love to eat different kinds of pickles. cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes, and peppers is a favorite of the people of the land of Dracula. The content of vinegar in the pickle able to maintain blood pressure, keep the sugar levels, and reduce the formation of fatty tissue.

12. Yoga (India) 
India is the qibla of yoga. Yoga is not something that is foreign to the Society's country Taj Mahal. Yoga is done with a variety of poses done on an empty stomach. Various movements of yoga can burn fat and increase metabolism. This is evidenced yoga actors who have a low body mass index.

13. Trekking (Finland) 
Finnish citizens choose trekking as favorite outdoor activities. They are accustomed to trekking with two sticks in the right and left hand. Movement when trekking involves the movement of the shoulder muscles, arms, and torso so transform an ordinary street into a total body workout. This movement is able to burn calories and fat, to make the body stay healthy.

14. Eating Fish Herring (Netherlands) 
Herring is a type of fish that live in the North Pacific Ocean, the South Atlantic and the Baltic. This fish is rich in omega 3 fatty acids that can lower bad cholesterol and lowers stress hormones maker (cortisol). Ordinary Dutch people eat herring as a daily snack.

15. Fasting (Indonesia) 
Before we know it has fast become the best diet way of this nation. Fasting is able to break the habit of excessive eating and burn more calories. By fasting, the calories from eating when the meal will be burned up when breaking arrive.