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Senin, 28 Desember 2009

Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Tea Consumption Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk



High intakes of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea are linked to a reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, according to a pooled review of studies.

Researchers at the George Institute for International Health (Sydney, Australia), the University of Glasgow (United Kingdom), and other institutions conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the association among coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea consumption with the risk of diabetes mellitus. The meta-analysis included data obtained from 18 studies that reported on the association between coffee consumption and diabetes; six studies that reported estimates of the association between decaffeinated coffee and diabetes; and seven studies that reported on the association of tea.

The results of the pooled meta-analysis found that drinking coffee was inversely related to risk of diabetes (more coffee was linked to lower risk). After adjusting for potential confounders, every extra cup of coffee consumed in a day was linked to a 7% reduction in the excess risk of diabetes; drinking 3 to 4 cups per day was linked to a 25% lower risk than drinking none or up to two cups per day. In those studies that assessed decaffeinated coffee consumption, drinking more than 3 to 4 cups a day was linked to about one third lower risk of diabetes, compared to none. Drinking more than 3 to 4 cups of tea per day was linked to a one fifth lower risk of diabetes, compared to non-tea drinking. The authors suggested the effect of tea and coffee consumption on diabetes risk could be due to direct biological effects, since their apparent protective effect appears to be independent of potential confounding variables, and could partly be due to other compounds present in tea and coffee, such as magnesium, or antioxidants such as lignans or chlorogenic acids. The study was published in the December 14, 2009, issue of the Archives on Internal Medicine.



“If such beneficial effects were observed in interventional trials to be real, the implications for the millions of individuals who have diabetes mellitus, or who are at future risk of developing it, would be substantial,” concluded first author Rachel Huxley, M.D., of the George Institute, and colleagues. “It could also be envisaged that we will advise our patients most at risk for diabetes mellitus to increase their consumption of tea and coffee in addition to increasing their levels of physical activity and weight loss.”
Source: Hospimedica

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Rabu, 23 Desember 2009

The Female Body is One of Nature’s most Wonderful


The female body is one of nature’s most wonderful and complex creations. It is the origin of all human life. A woman’s journey in life is punctuated by many milestones; childhood, puberty, matrimony, pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood, each milestone special in its own way.

Your reproductive health is just as important as other aspects of your health. A better understanding of reproductive system can help gain a clearer picture of just how sensitive reproductive organs are and how they help you be what you are.

The female reproductive system includes the external genital organs and the internal reproductive organs.

The external reproductive organs

Vulva: This is the external part of the female reproductive organs located between the legs. It covers the opening to the Vagina and other reproductive organs located inside the body.

Located just above the top of the vaginal opening is a fleshy area called the mons pubis. Two pairs of skin flaps called the labia (labia majora and labia minora) surround the vaginal opening, which protect the clitoris and the vaginal opening. When girls become sexually mature, the outer labia and the mons pubis are covered by pubic hair.

Clitoris: A small sensory organ is located toward the front of the vulva where the folds of the labia join. The clitoris is the reproductive organ most involved in sexual pleasure.

The top part of the clitoris is a short protrusion above the vaginal opening. Its tip is very sensitive, so the clitoris is protected by a flap of skin, which is known as the hood. When a woman is sexually aroused, blood rushes to the clitoris, making it the most important organ for female sexual response.

Urethral opening: It is the opening between the clitoris and the Vagina through which a woman urinates.

G-spot: (Grafenberg spot) also known as the urethral sponge is a small area behind the pubic bone and a very sensitive area of the Vagina. It is an erogenous zone that when stimulated leads to high levels of sexual arousal and powerful orgasms.




Internal reproductive organs

Vagina: It is a muscular, hollow tube that extends from the vaginal opening to the Uterus. The vagina's muscular walls are lined with mucous membranes, which protect and keep it moist.
The Vagina has several important functions:

• Helps in sexual intercourse.
• Pathway for the baby to come out of the mother’s womb.
• Acts as the route for the menstrual blood to leave the body from the Uterus.

Hymen: This is a thin sheet of tissue with 1 or more holes in it. The hymen partially covers the opening of the Vagina. The hymen may bleed when it tears. This may tear during sexual intercourse or even during activities like horse riding, cycling or gymnastics. This may accompanied by pain.

Cervix: It is the lower portion of the Uterus that opens into the Vagina. The Cervix is the opening that Sperm must pass through in order to reach the egg. During delivery the baby also goes through the Cervix as it exits the Uterus and enters the Vagina. The Cervix dilates to about 4 inches in diameter during labor.

Uterus: Also known as the womb. The Uterus is shaped like an upside-down pear and has a thick lining and muscular walls. An egg that has been fertilized will implant itself in the Uterus and will continue to develop in the Uterus throughout the pregnancy. These muscles in the uterine walls can expand and contract in order to accommodate a growing baby and then help push the baby out during labor.

Fallopian tubes: There are two fallopian tubes, each attached to a side of the Uterus. There are 20–25 finger-like structures (fimbriae) at the ends that hover just above the ovaries and work to collect the mature egg when it is released

Once the egg is in the fallopian tube, tiny hairs in the tube's lining help push it down the narrow passageway toward the Uterus. It is in the fallopian tubes that fertilization of the egg (egg mating with the sperm) will take place.


Ovaries: Ovaries are two small, almond-shaped glands that produce eggs. The ovaries also make the sex hormones Estrogen and Progesterone. An egg is released from the Ovary roughly every 28 days in a process called Ovulation.


The breast : The female breasts contain the mammary glands, which secrete milk used to feed infants. Although the primary function of the breasts is production of milk for the newborn baby, the female breasts play an important part in female sexual behavior. Stimulation of the female breasts enhances the sexual pleasure of a woman.

Functions of female reproductive system
• Produce and sustain the female sex Cells (egg Cells or ova).
• Transport these Cells to a site where they may be fertilized by sperm, once fertilized by the sperm, implant the fertilized egg in to the walls of the Uterus and initiate pregnancy.
• Provide a favorable environment for the developing baby.
• Move the baby to the outside environment once the baby is completely developed.
• Produce the female sex hormones that maintain the reproductive cycle.
(Source from www.indianwomenhealth.com)

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Rabu, 08 Juli 2009

Waspadai Serangan Jantung Koroner


Kisah Seorang Istri Yang Suaminya Terkena Serangan Jantung...

ini ada cerita/kisah nyata (PENGALAMAN PRIBADI) yang mungkin akan menjadi hikmah dan pelajaran bagi kita semua. ?

tanggal 29 april 2006 : malam kira jam 21.00 setelah makan malam.. suamiku merasa tidak enak badan.. masuk angin di sekitar perut dan punggung.. seperti terasa ditusuk2.. rahang terasa agak kaku, mulut agak asam .. minta dibikinkan air jahe hangat... minum lalu tidur.

tanggal 30 april: bangun tidur... pagi sholat subuh dan bilang badannya udah enakan mau ke kantor,,,
malam hari di jam yang sama seperti sebelumnya merasakan hal yang sama kembali seperti malam sebelumnya,, dibikinkan jahe hangat kembali dan dipaksa tidur.. tengah malam sekitar pukul 01...00 dinihari keluar keringat banyak dibadan yang ada dibenak saya dan suami mungkin angin sudah keluar,, makanya badan enakan.

Tanggal 1 Mei 2006

(PERISTIWA PENTING DALAM KEHIDUPAN KELUARGA KAMI)

Pagi. rutinitas seperti biasa, ke kantor masih telp siang hari.. seperti biasa Karena tidak mendapat parkir di BEJ maka mobil di parkir di CAFE BENGKEL.. SEMANGGI dngan Jarak 1 km dari BEJ.
sore jam 16.30 pulang kantor jalan kaki menuju parkir,,, sepanjang jalan suamiku merasa kaki tak dapat dilangkahkan... leher terasa semakin kaku.. keringat dingin bercucuran.. dingin dan lemas sekali seperti tak bisa bernafas.. beliau berusaha mencapai tempat parkir dn berhasil masuk kedalam mobil.. (tidak sempat menghidupkan mobil.. kaca tertutup semua.. lampu hijet dinyalakan.. pintu tidak dirapatkan) dan sempat menghubungi saya untuk mengatakan "bunda, cepat kemari.. ayah tidak kuat lagi"!


(Suami ku tipe orang yg tidak pernah mengeluh,, tidak ingin merepotkan orang,sangat mandiri..karena perantau dan biasa hidup susah) Saya merasa pasti sesuatu terjadi....... karena kenal betul kenal sifat beliau. saya membutuhkan waktu kira2 setengah jam sampai di tempat kejadian... yang saya temukan beliau sudah hampir hilang kesadaran.. baju basah kuyup seperti berendam dikolam air,, muka pucat bagai mayat.. saya berteriak2 minta pertolongan. .yang kebetulan saat itu banyak2 supir2 sedang bersiap jemput majikannya. orang2 berlari memberikan bantuan.. baju kering.. aqua.. bahkan security membuatkan teh panas manis.. dan memaksa suami saya untuk minum.... Pikiran saya bekerja.. saya butuh
pertolongan orang yg ahli.. saya telp sabahat kami seorang dokter di JBE... saya ceritakan kronologis kejadian.. beliau memandu saya untuk menusuk ujung jari suami dengan benda tajam.. apapun ( waktu itu kuku jari tangan saya) supaya suami saya terkejut dan membuat kesadaran tidak betul2 hilang2.. ajak bicara terus.. dan segera bawa ke rumah sakit terdekat.. pilihan cuma ada dua Rumah Sakit Pusat Pertamina (RSPP) atau Rumah Sakit Jantung Harapan Kita (RSJHK). minta
lakukan EKG..tensi darah.. itu yang harus saya lakukan segera. pilihan saya ke RSJHK karena arah ke Selatan macet.

Sepanjang perjalanan.. saya mengajak bicara terus.. mengendorkan ikat pinggang.. kami sampai di rumah sakit.. kebetulan brankar sedang kosong , jadi saya dibantu securiti rumah sakit tersebut mendorong ke UGD dengan kursi roda..sampai di UGD suasana hiruk pikuk dan kebetulan hari itu UGD sangat penuh.. suami saya ditolak.. karena dilihat masih dapat duduk di kursi roda..dianjurkan untuk ke poli umum saja.
Saya mengikuti saran ahli medis.. saya antar suami ke poli umumnya dan sudah tutup,rasanya. . sakit seperti tidak diperdulikan.
Tapi.. Allah itu maha penyayang,, CAMPUR TANGAN ALLAH mulai tampak nyata di hadapan saya.. Seorang dokter sudah Senior tiba2 ada di hadapan saya ( sepertinya selesai praktek) beliau tanya ada apa ? saya ceritakan apa yang terjadi.. beliau mengajak saya kesebuah ruangan praktek dan mulai melakukan pemeriksaan lengkap.. Muka beliau sangat terkejut
begitu membaca hasil EKG. dunia bagai kiamat waktu beliau mengatakan "Suami Ibu terkena Serangan Jantung Koroner"! harus segera penanganan intensif.. Saya mengatakan UGD penuh. beliau katakan TIDAK ADA PILIHAN LAIN HARUS KE UGD SEKARANG JUGA..beliau membuat REKOMENDASI URGENT.. katakan saja dari DR..AULIA SANI ( ternyata beliau mantan direktur RSJHK).Yang tadinya kami ditolak... kemudian diterima di UGD walau harus dirawat di kamar yang betul2 penuh hari itu.disitu melihat orang datang dengan keadaan sudah meninggal karena terlambat sampai di RS, Saat di UGD tidak pernah satu tenaga medis yg menanyakan jaminan apapun kepada saya ( Ternyata ITULAH MOTO RS tersebut, Tindakan Dahulu........ Uang baru Nomor berikutnya)

Dokter Aulia turun tangan langsung,didampingi dokter Robert dokter jaga UGD saat itu.. suamiku di tangani seksama.. 1 jam berkutnya aku dipanggil keruangan dokter2.. disana sudah ada dokter Aulia & Robert..
beliau menjelaskan kondisi suamiku yang sebenarnya.. dan mereka bertanya apa yang terjadi 1 minggu kebelakang sebelum suamiku kena serangan jantung hari ini.aku cerita rangkaian kejadian.. beberapa malam yang kami kira masuk angin... beliau katakan

PADA MALAM2 ITU SEBENARNYA JANTUNG SUDAH TERKENA SERANGAN WALAUPUN RITME KECIL.. TAPI SUDAH ADA BEBERAPA KOMPONEN JANTUNG YANG MELEMAH..hingga saat serangan dahsyat datang... langsung menganggu dan RUSAK...

Rupanya itu belum selesai.. Dokter minta saya berdoa banyak.. 3 jam berikutnya adalah MASA PENENTUAN.. karena akan datang serangan KEDUA yang maha DAHSYAT sementara akibat dari serangan pertama.. ada pembuluh yang rusak..biasanya orang jarang selamat.. karena faktor TIDAK MENGERTI.. DAN TIDAK DITANGANI DENGAN TEPAT.
Mereka mengatakan FUNGSI JANTUNG suamiku untuk sementara diganti dengan MESIN PACU JANTUNG. Mudahan2 ini dapat membantu bertahan. ( waktu serangan pertama, dada belum terasa sakit). kira2 jam 21.00 suamiku mengalami Serangan Jantung Kedua yang membuat denyut jantung berkisar 40.. ( padahal normal 70 ) jam 11.00 suamiku langsung di masukan ke ICU karena kondisi kritis.. dada sakit hebat.. sesak tidak dapat bernafas..( pada saat itu aku hanya bisa menangis.. bingung.. sendiri)

Allah banyak membantu kami .. aku banyak bertemu orang yang senasib sepertiku.. yang mereka sudah ada di RS tersebut berbulan2 lamanya.Aku bertemu dokter2 hebat yang baik hati dan banyak memberi pertolongan penjelasan yang mudah aku mengerti..dorongan dan suport dari semua teman keluarga dan sahabat dari luar daerah dan luar negeri yang
membuat aku berkata "AKU HARUS KUAT..SUAMI MEMBUTUHKAN AKU & ANAK2 BUTUH AKU ")

Pasangan hidupku terbaring lama 20 hari di ICU dengan keadaan semakin drop,,, sementara dokter2 benar-benar mempersiapkan tindakan yg paling tepat . hari ke 20 dipersiapkan Katerisasi dipimpin Dr. Kaligis ( tindakan medis mengalirkan cairan putih (kontras) ke dalam semua pembuluh jantung untuk mencari dimanakah sumber penyumbatan
akibat KOLESTEROL dan pembalonan di lokasi penyumbatan diiringi pemasangan STAND / RING sesuai panjang sumbatan.(Tindakan seperti ini sangat MAHAL) hingga bila terjadi penyumbatan lebih dari tiga buah dokter2 menganjurkan untuk BY PAS yg kesempatannya fivety-fivety. . (harga RECOVERY sebuah jantung sakit itu sama dengan harga sebuah rumah atau mobil mewah)

SAYANGILAH JANTUNG ANDA...

Tapi itu belum seberapa... Pasangan hidup kita... akan memulai masa penyembuhan. ., dengan banyak memerlukan perhatian makanan,kasih sayang yang lebih banyak dari semula..kesabaran yang tak TERHINGGA.... karena mereka mulai sehat
dengan proses kepercayaan diri yang hilang,,, dan sifat yang berubah 180 derajat, sangat sesintif dan mudah tersinggung. itu semua PROSES.. yang kita sebagai pasangan hidup tidak pernah tau kapan berakhirnya. ...anggap itu semua IBADAH

SARANKU..

HINDARI MAKANAN PADANG .. 75% pasien jantung penyuka Masakan Padang

Sekali2 cobalah datang ke RSJHK.. disana terlihat pasien jantung koroner mulai di usia diatas 25 thn..

Diatas umur 30 kita sudah terkena resiko pengentalan darah. Perempuan jika masih haid terlindungi dari penyakit jantung karena memiliki HORMON .

Jika di masa subur wanita terkena sakit jantung.. itu adalah cacat bawaan seperti kebocoran KATUP & KLEP.
berolah raga yang ringan saja.. DIANJURKAn berjalan kaki pagi hari Ø 3 km atau berenang. Hindari olahraga yang menguras tenaga jika dari dulu kita bukan pencinta olah raga tersebut.
Olah raga yang menguras tenaga memacu ADRENALIN,

Makan banyak SAYUR dan BUAH untuk menghancurkan KOLESTEROL jahat di tubuh kita. Hindari Rokok walaupun Pasif.... Mulailah Hidup Sehat sebelum terlambat.. karena keluarga masih membutuhkan kita. Ø Insya'allah berguna dan bermanfaat



Serangan Jantung dan kebiasaan Minum Air Panas / hangat.....

Artikel ini berguna untuk semua.

Bukan saja anjuran meminum air panas selepas makan, tetapi berhubungan dengan SERANGAN JANTUNG!!!!.
Secara logik..., mungkin ada kebenarannya. . Orang-orang China dan Jepang mengamalkan minum teh panas sewaktu makan.... dan bukannya air ES. Mungkin sudah tiba masanya kita meniru kebiasaan minum air panas / hangat sewaktu menikmati hidangan!!!!
Kita tidak akan kehilangan apa-apa... malah akan mendapat faedah dari kebiasaan ini.
Kepada siapa yang suka minum air ES, artikel ini sesuai untuk anda Baca. Memang enak dan segar minum air ES selepas makan, tetapi akan berakibat fatal !!

Walaubagaimanapun, Air ES akan membekukan makanan berminyak yang baru kita makan. Ia akan melambatkan proses pencernaan kita. Bila lemak-lemak ini terbentuk di dalam usus, ia akan menyempitkan banyak saluran dan lama kelamaan ia akan menyebabkan lemak berkumpul dan kita semakin gemuk dan menuju ke arah mendapat berbagai PENYAKIT.

Jalan terbaik...adalah untuk minum sup panas atau air PANAS/hangat selepas makan..


:Nota penting tentang SERANGAN JANTUNG!!!

Anda perlu tahu bahwa tanda-tanda serangan jantung akan mulai terasa pada tangan sebelah kiri.

Berhati-hati juga pada permulaan sakit sedikit-sedikit pada bagian atas dada anda. Anda mungkin tidak akan mengalami sakit dada pada serangan pertama serangan jantung.

Keletihan dan berkeringat adalah tanda-tanda pada umumnya. Malah 60% pengidap SAKIT JANTUNG tidak bangun selepas tidur. Marilah kita berwaspada dan berhati-hati.

Lebih banyak kita tahu, lebih cerah peluang kita untuk terus hidup...
PAKAR SAKIT JANTUNG berkata, jika semua orang yang mendapat e-mail ini menghantar kepada 10 orang yang lain, beliau yakin akan dapat menyelamatkan satu nyawa.
Baca ini.... ia juga mungkin dapat menyelamatkan nyawa anda!!!!.

**Jadilah teman yang setia dan teruskan menghantar artikel ini kepada teman-teman yang anda sayangi..... !!!!

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Rabu, 11 Februari 2009

The average size of vagina

Many women don’t know the size of their vagina, as they normal won’t measure it for any reason. You might have an estimate of the size during encounter. However, vagina wall is very elastic so one might not know the exact size of their vagina this way. Some women believe a tighter vagina will bring more pleasure for both party. It is somehow true since a tighter vagina mean more pressure and friction. A loose vagina might be embarrassing, but the question is, how loose is too lose?
vagina size vary in different time
When your vagina is relax the vaginal wall collapse to each other. The diameter is less than once inch and the length will be around 3 to 4 inches. However the size changes when you are ready for intercourse. At that time the diameter of your vaginal is not the same throughout the vaginal tunnel.

The narrowest part will be the opening of vagina and wider as it go deeper in to the vagina Usually the front part of vagina has a size of one and a half inches. As we go deeper in to the vagina, the diameter is larger. The backend of vagina usually has a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. The length of vagina also changed. The front vagina wall has the length of 2 inches and the back end is 3 so the total is around 6 inches. However, the size will be change after child birth because of the extreme expansion of the vagina. Many women complain they feel loose and lost the control of their bladder. It could be correct by kegel exercise and vaginal tightening surgery.

Oh my god how could it fit?
You might think 1 inches is kind of small for a male’s genital However, you vaginal wall is very elastic so it can accommodate most size. It can stretch enormously in length and width. In normal stage, muscle around vagina is relaxed and collapse to each other. However, the inner vagina wall will expand so it is longer and wider. Average woman can handle a 9 inches long and 2 inches wide. 60 % of woman has normal vagina size where 10 % has smaller and 30 % has larger vagina.

If your vagina is too big, you might have the following problem
• Less satisfaction for you and your partner during intercourse.
• Fanny Farting - air getting in and out of your vagina.
• Bad bladder control.
• In Some case it will develop prolapsed in middle age or later, which is serious matter.

To improve your vagina size, consider kegel exercise regularly. However, in some case when Kegel exercise doesn’t work, tightening surgery can be an alternative choice.

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Minggu, 01 Februari 2009

Nyeri Saat Hubungan Seks (Dyspareunia)

Dyspareunia (baca: "dis-par-oon-ya") adalah hubungan seks yang terasa nyeri. Sumber nyeri bisa berasal dari daerah genital sendiri ataupun berasal dari bagian dalam rongga panggul. Nyerinya sering dideskripsikan menusuk, rasa terbakar atau mirip dengan nyeri haid.

Penyebabnya beraneka ragam, mulai dari yang lokal seperti kurangnya lubrikasi vagina, luka bekas episiotomi, penipisan dan pengeringan dinding vagina akibat kurang estrogen pada menopause, atau menyusui dan terakhir karena foreplay yang tidak adequate.

Penyebab nyeri saat penetrasi dalam:
* Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
* Kista Ovarium
* Endometriosis
* Varikose pembuluh vena di panggul
* Kehamilan ektopik (tidak pada tempat semestinya)


Penyebab lainnya:
* Infeksi, seperti PMS (Penyakit Menular Seksual)
* Infeksi saluran kemih
* Kanker pada organ seks atau daerah panggul.
* Radang sendi terutama daerah punggung.
* Allergi terhadap bahan latex pada kondom dan diaphragma serviks.

Pada laki2 bisa disebabkan adanya iritasi pada kulit P seperti allergi atau radang, kelainan bentuk P seperti P yang bengkok (saat ereksi), dan infeksi kelenjar prostat atau testes.

Gejala nyeri tang dirasakan berupa rasa terbakar, robek, tertekan atau sensasi sakit yang berhubungan dengan penetrasi. Rasa nyeri bisa di pintu V, dalam rongga panggul, atau diantaranya.

Pengobatan dyspareunia bertujuan mencari dan mengobati penyakit yang menyebabkannya (underlying disease). Jika ditemukan infeksi diberikan antibiotika. Jika alergi terhadap latex, ganti metode kontrasepsi dll. Lubrikan yang berbahan dasar air (water-based lubricant) bisa menolong menghilangkan rasa tidak nyaman dan friksi. Hindari lubrikan yang oil-based, karena bisa mencetuskan infeksi.

Bagi wanita yang menderita vaginismus, dapat dipergunakan dilator dengan berbagai ukuran. Sedangkan nyeri saat ML akibat bekas episiotomi akan hilang dengan sendirinya. Diperlukan konseling jika ditemukan kelainan psikologis.
sumber :(http://konsultasi-spesialis-obsgin.blogspot.com/2009/01/dyspareunia-nyeri-saat-intercourse.html)

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Kamis, 22 Januari 2009

Exercise to burn fat

Humans have a natural tendency to store fat — it’s a survival mechanism to protect us against the possibility of famine. The trouble is that today many people have access to an abundance of food, especially energy-dense fatty and sugary foods, yet they undertake little energy-burning physical activity.

The net result is an energy surplus, which is efficiently stored as body fat by a physiology that developed in times when famine was a likely and life-threatening risk.

Fuel for aerobic exercise
Fat represents one of the 2 main sources of fuel that support cell function in your body. The other main fuel used by your body is glucose. Fat is stored as adipose tissue around the body, and glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and the muscle cells. Both fat and glucose are also present in the blood as products of digestion.

Many activities of the body that take place when you are at rest, for example, brain activity, the pumping of your heart and the functions of your internal organs, use glucose as a readily available source of energy. Even short bursts of high energy muscular activity lasting around a minute or so will use glucose as the main fuel.



Will my body burn fat or glucose?
Exercise intensity, exercise duration and diet are major factors affecting whether the body uses fat or glucose for fuel during exercise.


Once the activity of energy-hungry muscle cells increases beyond ‘at rest’ levels for more than about one minute, the body uses aerobic processes that combine oxygen (supplied by breathing in more air) with either glucose or fat to generate energy to sustain the increased activity. The type of active task which causes you to breathe more deeply — ‘aerobic exercise’ — is the type of exercise that has the potential to burn fat as a fuel. Examples include brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, gardening, cross-country skiing and roller-blading. You’ll notice that these activities all use the large muscles of your body — those in your arms, legs and back — continuously.

‘Burning fat’ or ‘fat-burning’ means using stored fat as a fuel to support body function, whereas reducing total body fat (which is what most people desire when they say that they want to ‘lose weight’) involves burning more calories each day (whether from stored fat or stored glucose) than are replaced by calories consumed as food. In a large part, weight loss is achieved by meeting this goal, often with the assistance of exercises that burn fat and exercises that build muscle (because muscle cells burn more calories at rest than do fat cells).

Low to moderate intensity aerobic exercise
Low to moderate intensity aerobic exercise tends to burn fat, whereas high intensity aerobic exercise tends to burn glucose preferentially.

People who are new to regular exercise, or who are returning to exercise after a break, can work towards doing low to moderate intensity aerobic exercise for at least 20 to 30 minutes on 4 to 5 days each week. This is a practical and safe way (low risk of injury) to burn body fat.

Exercising for longer at a lower intensity is better than only managing a short time at a higher intensity. This approach to exercise also has significant additional health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

If combined with healthy eating that aims for a slight energy deficit, rather than an energy surplus, low to moderate intensity, moderate duration aerobic exercise can be an effective tool in weight reduction and weight management.

The role of high intensity aerobic exercise
For people who already have an established level of physical fitness, a higher intensity or longer duration of aerobic exercise may be indicated in order to burn fat. However, this approach is not usually practical in people who are beginning or returning to regular aerobic exercise.

Even though high intensity exercise tends to burn the body’s stores of glucose rather than its stores of fat, in high intensity aerobic exercise which lasts say 30 minutes, the total calories burned, irrespective of the source of these calories (glucose or fat), will be higher than the calories burned in 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise. That is, the harder you exercise in your given amount of time the more calories you will burn and that includes after you’ve finished and when you’re recovering. So, if you have moved beyond a beginner exerciser’s level of fitness, aiming to do regular aerobic exercise at high intensity (‘as hard as you can’), may be a more useful guideline than simply continuing to exercise at moderate intensity. (Before starting high intensity aerobic exercise, seek individual advice from your doctor, and be aware of the pitfalls of over-exercising, including an increased risk of injury.)

Tips for controlling body fat

Give yourself a chance: increase your metabolic rate. Irrespective of dietary modification, an exercise-focussed lifestyle will increase your metabolic rate, and will inherently burn more calories than a sedentary lifestyle. In contrast, it is believed that markedly reducing the amount of calories that you eat will signal a state of potential starvation to your body. In this context, your body adjusts by slowing down your metabolism and trying to conserve fat.
Tone your muscles to burn more calories. Using strength training exercise to increase your percentage of muscle tissue compared to fatty tissue shifts your body composition in favour of energy-hungry muscle cells. Muscle cells consume many times more calories than do fat cells, at rest. A kilogram of muscle will burn 50 to 100 calories a day compared to 5 to 7 calories a day for a kilogram of fat. One of the best ways to increase your percentage of muscle tissue, and hence your metabolic rate, is to do a strength training routine 2 or 3 times every week — a hand-weights circuit is ideal — in addition to your regular aerobic exercise.
To reduce total body fat (‘lose weight’), burn more energy than you consume as food, but don’t focus exclusively on calorie restriction. To reduce total body fat, focus on increasing your physical activity rather than drastically decreasing the energy you consume as food. As fatty foods are energy dense, selecting low-fat options is a sensible way to limit unnecessary calories in your food. Don’t cut out fat altogether: current advice recommends that you moderate total fat intake but limit saturated fats — the type of fats present in foods of animal origin such as meat and butter. As a guide, a recommended rate of weight reduction is around 0.5 to 1 kilo per month. Losing more than 0.5 to 1 kilo a week can indicate that you are losing muscle rather than body fat. If you are overweight or obese and are considering a restricted-calorie diet, speak to a dietitian for individual advice.
To avoid re-gaining lost body fat, continue exercising regularly and keep a check on your daily energy balance. Continuing regular exercise is important in maintaining a high metabolic rate. In fact, studies have shown that athletes who suddenly stop training lose 50 per cent of their maximum exercise capacity within 10 days, and significant reductions in metabolism can also be measured at this time. So, regular exercise to control body fat is best seen as a lifelong commitment. In addition, always keep the amount of calories you eat balanced by the amount of exercise that you do. This approach will give you the best chance of maintaining the new body you have gained through an active lifestyle that includes strength training and aerobic exercise, and calorie-wise healthy eating.
http://www.mydr.com.au/sports-fitness/exercise-to-burn-fat

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Senin, 01 Desember 2008

Aging Well: Eating Right for Longevity

Is your diet the key to longevity? Find out why eating right just may mean aging right, too.
By Elizabeth M. Ward, MS
WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD

Aging: everyone does it, yet some people seem relatively unaffected by getting older. Could good nutrition be the key to a healthier, longer life?
Does Aging Equal Illness?
"Aging is often associated with the development of one or more chronic diseases, but it doesn't have to be that way," says Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.
It's not always just a matter of time before you have a heart attack or stroke, get type 2 diabetes or cancer, break a hip because of osteoporosis, or develop Alzheimer's, even though these conditions are often associated with aging, Blumberg says.
Your risk for disease and disability increases with inadequate physical activity, genetic susceptibility, and poor diet.
Aging: Defy It With Diet
So what's the best eating plan for preventing, delay, or minimizing the conditions associated with aging, including inflamed joints, flagging memory, and failing eyesight?
"The most beneficial diets rely heavily on fresh vegetables, fruits, and legumes -- foods that are naturally lower in calories and packed with nutrients," says Bradley Willcox, MD, MPH, co-author of The Okinawa Diet Plan and professor of geriatrics at the University of Hawaii.
Experts suspect the antioxidant compounds found in produce, legumes, and whole grains are largely responsible for holding back the march of time.


Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, and other compounds, including polyphenols and anthocyanins, battle free radicals -- unstable forms of oxygen that damage cell function. Free radicals form from normal metabolism. Your body also produces them in response to strong ultraviolet rays from the sun; air pollution; smoking; and secondhand smoke.
The buildup of free radicals contributes to the aging process and to the development of a number of age-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and inflammatory conditions, including osteoarthritis. What's worse, aging increases free radical production. That means your diet should be healthier than ever with the passage of time.
The question, of course, is how do we do that?

Anti-Aging Nutrition
Antioxidants generate a lot of buzz when it comes to longevity, but aging well takes more. You must optimize a myriad of beneficial nutrients, including protein, calcium, and vitamin D, and minimize detrimental dietary components including saturated and trans fats.
While none of these foods is the "Fountain of Youth," including them on a regular basis as part of a balanced diet can reduce the toll time takes on your body.
Nuts
Nuts are cholesterol-free protein sources, and are worthy substitutes for fatty meats. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that in a group of nearly 35,000 women, those who ate foods rich in vitamin E, including nuts, lowered their risk of having a stroke.
Almonds for their high vitamin E levels; pecans, for their antioxidants; and walnuts, for omega-3s.
Tips:
• Top breakfast cereals, yogurt, salads, and cooked vegetables with an ounce of chopped nuts.
• Snack on an ounce of whole almonds (about 24) for almost half the vitamin E you need for the day.
• Enjoy a nut butter sandwich on whole-grain bread.
• Concoct a smoothie by blending a medium frozen banana, 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and 2 teaspoons sugar (optional).
Fish
According to the American Heart Association, fish harbors omega-3 fats that reduce the risk of plaque buildup in your arteries; decrease blood triglyceride (fat) levels; help lower blood pressure; and lessen the odds of sudden death. Fish is a wise protein choice because of its relatively low saturated fat and cholesterol content.
Salmon, sardines, and canned tuna are among the fish with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
Tips:
• Have at least two fish meals a week instead of fatty meats.
• Add canned light tuna or canned salmon to salads instead of chicken or cheese.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and beneficial plant compounds. It's also free of the trans fats found in some margarines and other processed foods, and that's a good thing. A study published in the journal Neurology found that among healthy people 65 and older, the higher the saturated and trans fat intake, the greater the cognitive decline during a six-year period.
The extra virgin variety. A recent report in the Annals of Internal Medicine found extra-virgin olive oil more beneficial than other types for increasing the high-density lipoprotein levels (HDL or good cholesterol) in men.
Extra-virgin olive oil also offers beneficial levels of oleocanthal, a compound that mimics the effects of anti-inflammatory medications including aspirin and ibuprofen.
Tips:
It's good for you, but don't go overboard; olive oil is caloric. Limit total oil consumption to 7 teaspoons daily (assuming all of the added fat you use is from olive oil) on a 2,000-calorie diet; 5 for a 1,600-calorie plan.
• Make salad dressing with one part olive oil and three parts balsamic vinegar.
• Choose olive oil instead of butter or margarine.
• Lightly coat chopped broccoli, sweet or white potato, or carrots with olive oil and roast on a baking sheet at 400 degrees until done.

Fruits and Vegetables
Produce provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals, as well as hundreds of anti-aging phytonutrients. When it comes to age-defying properties, some produce is better than others, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's tests for antioxidant activity.
Still, any fruit and vegetable is better than none. People who take in the most produce -- upwards of 10 servings a day -- have higher levels of antioxidants in their bloodstream, which probably translates to better aging. Produce-lovers also have stronger bones, thanks to the magnesium and potassium that fruits and vegetables supply (dark greens are also rich in vitamin K, necessary to bolster bones).
Fruit: Blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, apples, and cherries.
Vegetables: Kale, spinach, broccoli, artichokes, avocado, asparagus, cauliflower, sweet potato, carrots, pumpkin, and onions.
Tips:
• Include berries at least once daily on top of breakfast cereals, in smoothies or salads, or snack on them as is.
• Add dried cranberries or cherries to cooked whole grains.
• Make a quick guacamole by mixing a ripe avocado and large, diced tomato with 1 tablespoon each of olive oil, fresh chopped cilantro leaves, and finely chopped onions.
• Prepare a pumpkin smoothie with 1 cup canned pumpkin, 1/2 cup low-fat milk, and ground cinnamon and sugar to taste. Heat the remainder of the can as a side dish. Add chopped frozen kale or spinach to soups and pasta dishes.
Legumes
Legumes are packed with complex carbohydrates and fiber to ensure steadier blood glucose and insulin levels, and they provide a cholesterol-free source of protein. Legumes are also packed with antioxidants.
Top picks:
From black beans to soy beans, they're all good for you.
Tips:
• Add beans to soups, salad, egg and pasta dishes
• Puree cooked beans (includes canned) and add to soups or stews
• Snack on bean dips and fresh vegetables or whole grain crackers
• Munch roasted soy nuts or thawed edamame (green soy beans)
• Substitute firm tofu for meat in vegetable stir-fry dishes

Whole Grains
Whole grains retain more of their natural nutrients, particularly age-defying vitamin E, fiber, and B vitamins, than refined varieties. They are also a wealth of antioxidant compounds.
Top picks:
Quinoa, millet, barley, oatmeal, whole-wheat pasta, cracked wheat, wild rice.
Tips:
• Wrap sandwiches in whole-wheat tortillas instead of white
• Choose whole-grain cereal for breakfast and snacks
• Try wild or brown rice or whole-wheat pasta
• Add leftover cooked whole grains to soups
Low-Fat Dairy
Dairy foods are excellent sources of bone-strengthening calcium. They also supply protein that bolsters bones and muscle, and is needed for peak immune function.
Top picks:
Milk, either 1% low-fat or fat-free. Milk is fortified with vitamin D, necessary for calcium absorption. Adequate levels of vitamin D may reduce prostate, colon, and breast cancer.
Tips:
• Sip café au lait or cappuccino made from decaffeinated coffee and fat-free milk
• Make mashed potatoes with fat-free evaporated milk
• Enjoy a smoothie made with milk, berries, and crushed ice
• Indulge a chocolate craving with fat-free chocolate milk
Fight Fat, Live Longer?
It's not only what you eat when it comes to stalling the aging process. Calories count, too.
"Being overweight stresses your heart, blood vessels, and joints, accelerating age-related diseases," says Willcox.
Excess body fat also plays a role in the development of dementia, certain cancers, and eye diseases, including cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
Cutting a few hundred calories a day from your regular eating plan may be all it takes to make it into your 80s or 90s in relatively good health.
That's what Willcox and his colleagues found when they related eating habits to death rates among 2,000 nonsmoking men. In his study, the men who consumed an average of 1,900 calories per day -- about 15% below the average for the entire group -- were less likely to die over the 36-year study period.
Nobody knows exactly how a lower calorie diet works to lengthen life. Perhaps the secret lies in a slower metabolism that comes with eating less food. A reduced metabolic rate means your body produces fewer free radicals.
Calorie reduction plans also lower the body's core temperature and insulin levels, two indicators of longevity. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that overweight people who cut their daily calorie intake by up to 25% were more likely to have a lower core body temperature and normal fasting levels of insulin in their blood.
Aging: We're all doing it. Perhaps combining a diet rich in "anti-aging" foods with fewer calories overall may help us do it better -- and live longer.

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Senin, 13 Oktober 2008

Bentengi Putri Anda dengan Vaksin Kanker Serviks

Pdpersi, Jakarta - Seorang wanita meninggal tiap dua menit akibat kanker serviks. Angka kematian mencapai 270.000 kematian setiap tahunnya di dunia. Sekitar 85% kematian akibat kanker seviks terjadi di negara berkembang termasuk Indonesia.

Kanker serviks, atau yang biasa kita kenal dengan kanker leher rahim adalah kanker yang terjadi pada suatu daerah organ intim wanita yang merupakan pintu masuk ke arah rahim yang terletak antara rahim dan vagina. Kanker ini termasuk kanker yang dapat dicegah dan paling dapat disembuhkan dari semua kasus kanker.

Kanker leher rahim adalah kanker penyebab kematian nomer satu di Indonesia. Di Indonesia, setiap tahun, terdapat lebih dari 15.000 kasus kanker serviks baru dan kurang lebih 8.000 kematian. Sedangkan setiap hari sekitar 40–45 kasus baru ditemukan dan 20–25 perempuan meninggal dunia akibat penyakit tersebut. Kanker ini merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan oleh infeksi atau re-infeksi virus HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). Sekali Anda terkena HPV, seumur hidup virus itu akan berada pada tubuh Anda.

Saat ini sudah ada vaksin pencegah HPV, Gardasil, yang mampu mencegah masuknya virus ke dalam tubuh. Gardasil diperuntukkan bagi wanita berusia 9-26 tahun yang belum terkena virus HPV. Gardasil diberikan sebanyak 3 kali, yaitu bulan ke- 0, 6, dan 12. Vaksin ini diperkirakan dapat bertahan untuk jangka waktu 8 tahun dari sejak diberikan. Namun, penelitian masih berjalan, bukan tidak mungkin nantinya vaksin ini cukup diberikan satu kali seumur hidup.


Vaksin yang telah mendapatkan izin resmi Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM) serta mengantongi sertifikat Halal dari The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) itu kini telah tersedia di rumah sakit Brawijaya Women & Children Hospital.

Eva Celia putri dari artis ternama Sophia Latjuba adalah remaja putri pertama yang mendapatkan vaksin tersebut di rumah sakit Brawijaya Women & Children Hospital beberapa waktu lalu. "Saya merasa sangat beruntung, karena sebagai seorang remaja yang sedang beranjak dewasa, saya telah mendapat banyak sekali informasi mengenai penyakit kanker serviks ini. Dari situlah timbul kesadaran saya untuk mencegah penyakit yang menakutkan ini dengan melakukan vaksinasi,” kata Eva yang baru-baru ini ditetapkan sebagai ikon produk perusahaan telekomunikasi terbesar di Indonesia.

Eva yang ju
ga tengah merintis karir di dunia keartisan itu berharap para remaja putri lainnya mendapatkan informasi yang luas mengenai penyakit kanker serviks. “Karena itu saya ingin menyarankan pada mereka semua untuk mengajak ibu mereka menemui dokter dan mendapatkan informasi yang benar tentang penyakit ini dan bagaimana untuk mencegahnya,”tutur Eva Celia.

Sementara itu, ahli penyakit kandungan dari Brawijaya Women & Children Hospital dr Nugroho Kampono SpOG (K) menjelaskan, untuk membantu menurunkan angka prevalensi kanker serviks, imunisasi menyeluruh bagi perempuan dewasa dan remaja perlu dilakukan. Selain itu ada pendeteksian berkesinambungan terhadap penyakit tersebut.

“Ini adalah langkah maju yang sangat kritis bagi kita untuk terus mengupayakan pengurangan beban kanker serviks dan penyakit-penyakit lain yang terkait dengan HPV,” tutur dr Nugroho Kampono.

Menurut dr Nugroho, saat in terdapat lebih dari 100 tipe HPV4. Sebagian besar virus tersebut relatif tidak berbahaya. Namun terdapat empat tipe HPV yang biasanya menyebabkan masalah, seperti HPV tipe 16 & 18 yang menjadi penyebab utama dari 70% kanker serviks dan tipe 6 & 11 untuk 90% kasus genital warts (kutil di alat kelamin). Pada umumnya infeksi HPV tidak menimbulkan gejala, namun infeksi berkelanjutan dapat menimbulkan masalah seperti sel serviks abnormal, genital warts dan yang paling berbahaya adalah kanker serviks. (izn) (source:http://pdpersi.co.id/?show=detailnews&kode=15&tbl=galeri)

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Kamis, 09 Oktober 2008

More positive effects from eating fish

Experts warn that hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the red light warning us that a life-threatening heart attack may be headed toward us like a runaway train. To stop it, they say, get that blood pressure under control!

The Center Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Berlin studied 24 men with slightly elevated blood pressure. For two weeks, half of the group dined daily on two seven-ounce cans of mackerel and followed that with three cans a week for the next eight months. Mackerel was chosen for its very high levels of omega 3 oils.

The results? The higher the levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood, the more their blood pressure dropped. The conclusion: A minimum of only three ounces of mackerel a week lowered blood pressure about 7% - and eliminated the need for medication. Fish oils seem to be just as important in fighting cancer. Those overactive prostaglandins that may touch off heart problems, are also present in most cancers, says Rutgers University researcher Dr. Rashida Karmali. Now, encouraging studies at Rutgers and elsewhere indicate that fish oils re highly effective at putting the clamps on the overproduction.

And once the heavy concentration of those hasty prostaglandins is reduced, the risk of breast, pancreatic, lung, prostate and colon cancer also drops. Eskimo and Japanese women eat lots of fish and seldom develop breast cancer.
Migraine sufferers may find relief with omega-fish oils, according to a team of researchers at the University of Cincinnati. Of those who took part in that study, 60% reported that their chronic migraines were less severe and the frequency reduced by half over six weeks when they took fish oil capsules. The average number of migraines dropped from two a week to two every two weeks. For some reason, men seemed to benefit more from adding the fish oils to their diet than women.

A change in diet in which omega-3 fish oils replaced animal fats also dramatically slowed down the rate of deterioration in people suffering early kidney disease.

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Selasa, 08 Juli 2008

Which Foods Contain the Most Collagen?

What is Collagen?

Collagen is a type of protein. Fibrous in nature, it connects and supports other bodily tissues, such as skin, bone, tendons, muscles, and cartilage. It also supports the internal organs and is even present in teeth. There are more than 25 types of collagens that naturally occur in the body.
Collagen is one of the most plentiful proteins present in the bodies of mammals, including humans. In fact, it makes up about 25 percent of the total amount of proteins in the body. Some people refer to collagen as the glue that holds the body together. Without it, the body would, quite literally, fall apart.
Possessing great tensile strength, collagen functions in a manner that is very different from many other types of proteins. For example, it can be found both inside and outside of cells. Collagen fibers are important in contributing to the external structure of cells. However, they are present on the inside of some cells as well.
Collagen works hand-in-hand with elastin in supporting the body’s tissues. Basically, it gives body tissues form and provides firmness and strength; elastin gives the same body tissues much need flexibility. This combination of collagen and elastin is very important in many parts of the body, including, but not limited to, the lungs, bones, and tendons. Even the blood vessels rely on both collagen and elastin.

Often, collagen is discussed in relation to the skin. It works with keratin to provide the skin with strength, flexibility, and resilience. As people age, however, collagen degradation occurs, leading to wrinkles. As such, it is an important substance for those looking for ways to fight the visible effects of aging on the skin. Some skincare professionals actually advise people on ways to stimulate the production of collagen in skins cells.
In addition to being so important in the body, collagen also has many medical uses. It is used in some cosmetic surgery procedures and is sold as a supplement created for joint mobility. It is even used in treating and managing serious burns. For this purpose, it is used in creating man-made skin substitutes.
Since collagens are so important within the body, it stands to reason that collagen deficiencies can be problematic. In fact, there are some genetic diseases that are associated with collagen deficiencies. For example, osteogenesis imperfecta, commonly referred to as brittle bone disease, results from a significantly decreased level of collagen. It can also result from the presence of collagen that is of lower quality than normal.

Which Foods Contain the Most Collagen?

Deriving its name from the Greek word kolla, collagen is indeed a vital element that helps to keep the body functioning. Fortunately, there are a number of foods that help to support the creation of collagen within our bodies. Here are a few examples of the many different foods that provide the building blocks for the collagen production.
Soy products such as soymilk and cheese contain an element known as genistein. The presence of genistein gives soy products their collagen production qualities, as swell as helping to block enzymes that tend to break down and age the skin. Just about any soy product contains enough genistein to be helpful, including soy products that have been developed as substitutes for meat products.
Dark green vegetables are also excellent examples of foods containing collagen producing agents. Rich in Vitamin C, regular consumption of kale, spinach, collards, and asparagus helps to strengthen the body’s ability to manufacture collagen and to utilize the protein effectively.
Red fruits and vegetables also are excellent sources to up the collagen content of foods in the diet. The presence of lycopenes in these types of foods helps to act as antioxidants, which in turn increases collagen production. Try adding rep peppers, beets, and fresh or stewed tomatoes to the diet. In like manner, darker berries, such as blueberries and blackberries also help to boost the antioxidant level in the body and stimulate the production of collagen.
The presence of omega acids also helps to create an ideal environment for collagen production. Fish such as salmon and tuna are excellent sources of omega fatty acids. Nuts such as cashews, pecans, almonds and Brazil nuts contain healthy amounts as well. For a snack that promotes healthy production of collagen, try making an avocado dip. Avocados contain the same omega fatty acids as fish, and digest just as easily.
Foods that are rich in sulfur content are also important to collagen production. Among these are green and black olives, fresh cucumbers, and fresh stalks of celery. Working in conjunction with the sulfur, vegetables that are rich in Vitamin A also aid in keeping collagen levels high. Try adding raw carrots, fresh cantaloupe and baked sweet potatoes to the diet for an extra boost.
One of the key points to keep in mind is that it is possible to provide everything your body needs to produce collagen by eating a balanced diet. By including some of the foods mentioned here, you will soon begin to see a difference in the quality of your skin tone, as well as have an improved sense of overall health. (any source)

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Senin, 30 Juni 2008

Keladi Tikus Atasi Kanker Payudara

Orang banyak mengenal keladi sebagai umbi talas yang bisa menjadi salah satu bahan untuk makanan. Jenisnya pun berbeda-beda. Di Papua, talas menjadi bahan makanan pokok. Namun, keladi tikus berbeda lagi dari yang biasa. Keladi tikus lebih banyak dijadikan bahan untuk obat tradisional.Keladi tikus (typhonium divaricatum (L.) Dence) mulai banyak dan semakin dikenal sebagai bahan untuk obat pembasmi kanker payudara. Di sebut keladi tikus karena ukurannya kecil daripada keladi biasa. Terna menahun ini berukuran tinggi 10 sampai 45 centimeter. Bagian yang lebih mirip binatang tikus adalah mahkota bunganya yang berwarna putih, berbentuk panjang kecil, mirip ekor tikus. Tanaman berbatang basah ini banyak tumbuh di tempat terbuka pada ketinggian 1.000 meter di atas permukaan laut. Daun tunggalnya muncul dari umbi. Bentuk daunnya bulat dengan ujung meruncing berbentuk jantung. Warnanya hijau segar.Umbi keladi tikus ini berbentuk bulat rata sebesar buah pala. Bagian dalam maupun luar umbi berwarna putih. Untuk perkembangbiakannya, bisa menggunakan umbinya atau anakan yang tumbuh dari umbi tersebut.Pada musim kemarau, batangnya menghilang. Sedangkan pada musim hujan, tumbuhan ini muncul lagi di atas permukaan tanah dari umbi yang terpendam di dalam tanah. Menurut Potopoy Pasau yang banyak menggunakan keladi tikus sebagai obat tradisional, tanaman ini tak berdaun di musim panas seperti sekarang ini. Karena itu, ia merasa kesulitan menemukannya. Ia mengaku, untuk obat tradisional, ia tak mengembangbiakan sendiri, melainkan mencari di tempat-tempat tumbuhnya keladi tikus ini. ''Keladi tikus lebih banyak digunakan untuk pengobatan kanker, khususnya kanker payudara.

Bagian yang digunakan adalah seluruh tanamannya, baik daun, hingga ke umbinya. Semuanya digerus dan ditambah air sedikit. Air saringannya itu yang diminum rutin,'' ujar Patopoy. Tanaman ini terasa hangat, asam, dan beracun. Keladi tikus berkhasiat sebagai antiradang, antipembengkakan, dan dapat membekukan darah atau mengurangi pendarahan. Karena mengandung racun, keladi tikus bisa menimbulkan gatal pada tenggorokan, mulut, dan kulit. Untuk mengatasi racun tersebut, perlu perlakuan khusus seperti mencucinya dalam air mengalir. Selain itu, bisa juga ditambahkan madu untuk menghilangkan gatal di mulut.Keladi yang punya nama laoshu yu (Tionghoa) itu ternyata sudah banyak digunakan dan dibuat dalam obat paten. Obat itu dibentuk dalam tablet. Hanya saja, untuk penyakit yang parah, konsultasi ke dokter tetap dianjurkan. Untuk pemakaian luar, seluruh tanaman keladi tikus dicampur beberapa bahan lain, dihaluskan dan ditempelkan pada bagian yang sakit. Sedangkan, untuk pemakaian dalam, sebanyak 50 gram keladi tikus dam bahan lainnya dihaluskan, ditambah air matang, disaring dan diminum.Beberapa penyakit bisa diatasi dengan pengobatan luar dengan keladi tikus. Contohnya saja, pertolongan pertama untuk gigitan lipan atau ular, radang kulit (pyoderma), bisul (furunculus), tumor yang berasal dari pembuluh darah (hemangioma), luka, borok, koreng, dan patek (frambusia).Penyakit yang bisa diatasi lewat pemakaian dalam antara lain kanker payudara. Untuk penyakit ini, digunakan seluruh bagian tanaman keladi tikus, dihaluskan dan ditambah 40 cc air matang, lalu disaring. Bisa ditambahkan madu ke dalamnya. Diamkan selama 30 menit sebelum makan. Larutan itu diminum rutin tiga kali sehari. Hanya saja, bagi penderita gangguan lambung, larutan ini diminum setelah makan. wed (Republika Online )

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Jumat, 20 Juni 2008

Kanker Sudah Tidak Berbahaya Lagi ?

Kanker tidak lagi mematikan. Para penderita kanker di Indonesia dapat memiliki harapan hidup yang lebih lama dengan ditemukannya tanaman “KELADITIKUS” (Typhonium Flagelliforme/ Rodent Tuber) sebagai Tanaman obat yang dapatmenghentikan dan mengobati berbagai penyakit kanker Dan berbagai penyakit beratlain.
Tanaman sejenis talas dengan tinggi maksimal 25 sampai 30 cm inihanya tumbuh di semak yang tidak terkena sinar matahari langsung. “Tanaman ini sangat banyak ditemukan di Pulau Jawa,” kata Drs.Patoppoi Pasau, orang pertama yang menemukan tanaman itu di Indonesia.
Tanaman obat ini telah diteliti sejak tahun 1995 oleh Prof Dr Chris K.H.Teo,Dip Agric (M), BSc Agric (Hons)(M), MS, PhD dari University Sains Malaysia dan juga pendiri Cancer Care Penang, Malaysia.
Lembaga perawatan kanker yang didirikan tahun 1995 itu telah membantu Ribuan pasien dari Malaysia , Amerika, Inggris , Australia , Selandia Baru, Singapura, dan berbagai negara di dunia.
Di Indonesia, tanaman ini pertama ditemukan oleh Patoppoi di Pekalongan, Jawa Tengah. Ketika itu, istri Patoppoi mengidap kanker payudara stadium III dan harus dioperasi 14 Januari 1998.
Setelah kanker ganas tersebut diangkat melalui operasi, istri Patoppoi harus menjalani kemoterapi (suntikan kimia untuk membunuh sel, Red) Untuk menghentikan penyebaran sel-sel kanker tersebut.
Sebelum menjalani kemoterapi,dokter mengatakan agar kami menyiapkan wig (rambut palsu) karena kemoterapi akan mengakibatkan kerontokan rambut, selain kerusakan kulit dan hilangnya nafsu makan,” jelas Patoppoi.


Selama mendampingi istrinya menjalani kemoterapi, Patoppoi Terus berusaha mencari pengobatan alternatif sampai akhirnya dia mendapatkan informasi mengenai penggunaan teh Lin Qi di Malaysia untuk mengobati kanker. “Saat itu juga saya langsung terbang ke Malaysiauntuk membeli the tersebut,” ujarPatoppoi yang juga ahli biologi. Ketika sedang berada di sebuah toko obat di Malaysia, secara tidak sengaja dia melihat dan membaca buku mengenai pengobatan kanker yang berjudul Cancer, Yet They Live karangan Dr Chris K.H. Teo terbitan 1996.
“Setelah saya baca sekilas, langsung saja saya beli buku tersebut. Begitu menemukan buku itu, saya malah tidak jadi membeli teh Lin Qi, tapi langsung pulang ke Indonesia,” kenang Patoppoi sambil tersenyum. Di buku itulah Patoppoi membaca khasiat typhonium flagelliforme itu.
Berdasarkan pengetahuannya di bidang biologi, pensiunan pejabat Departemen Pertanian ini langsung menyelidiki dan mencari tanaman tersebut. Setelah menghubungi beberapa koleganya di berbagai tempat, familinya di Pekalongan Jawa Tengah, balas menghubunginya.

Ternyata, mereka menemukan tanaman itu di sana. Setelah mendapatkan tanaman tersebut dan mempelajarinya lagi, Patoppoi menghubungi Dr. Teo di Malaysia untuk menanyakan kebenaran tanaman yang ditemukannya itu.
Selang beberapa hari, Dr Teo menghubungi Patoppoi dan menjelaskan bahwa tanaman tersebut memang benar Rodent Tuber. “Dr Teo mengatakan agar tidak ragu lagi untuk menggunakannya sebagai obat,” lanjut Patoppoi.

Akhirnya, dengan tekad bulat dan do’a untuk kesembuhan, Patoppoi mulai memproses tanaman tersebut sesuai dengan langkah-langkah pada buku tersebut untuk diminum sebagai obat. Kemudian Patoppoi menghubungi putranya, Boni Patoppoi di Buduran, Sidoarjo untuk ikut mencarikan tanaman tersebut.
“Setelah melihat ciri-ciri tanaman tersebut, saya mulai mencari dipinggir sungai depan rumah dan langsung saya dapatkan tanaman tersebut tumbuh liar di pinggir sungai,” kata Boni yang mendampingi ayahnya saat itu.
Selama mengkonsumsi sari tanaman tersebut, isteri Patoppoi mengalami penurunan efek samping kemoterapi yang dijalaninya. Rambutnya berhenti rontok, kulitnya tidak rusak dan mual-mual hilang. “Bahkan nafsu makan ibu saya pun kembali normal,” lanjut Boni.

Setelah tiga bulan meminum obat tersebut, isteri Patoppoi menjalani pemeriksaan kankernya. “Hasil pemeriksaan negatif, dan itu sungguh mengejutkan kami dan dokter-dokter di Jakarta,” kata Patoppoi. Para dokter itu kemudian menanyakan kepada Patoppoi, apa yang diberikan pada isterinya. “Malah mereka ragu, apakah mereka telah salah memberikan dosis kemoterapi kepada kami,” lanjut Patoppoi.
Setelah diterangkan mengenai kisah tanaman Rodent Tuber, para dokter pun mendukung Pengobatan tersebut dan menyarankan agar mengembangkannya. Apalagi melihat keadaan isterinya yang tidak mengalami efek samping kemoterapi yang sangat keras tersebut. Dan pemeriksaan yang seharusnya tiga bulan sekali diundur menjadi enam bulan sekali.”Tetapi karena sesuatu hal, para dokter tersebut tidak mau mendukung secara terang-terangan penggunaan tanaman sebagai pengobatan alternatif,” sambung Boni sambil tertawa.

Setelah beberapa lama tidak berhubungan, berdasarkan peningkatan keadaan isterinya, pada bulan April 1998, Patoppoi kemudian menghubungi Dr.Teo melalui fax untukmenginformasik an bahwa tanaman tersebut banyak terdapat di Jawa dan mengajak Dr. Teo untuk menyebarkan penggunaan tanaman ini di Indonesia.
Kemudian Dr. Teo langsung membalas fax kami, tetapi mereka tidak tahu apa yang harus mereka perbuat, karena jarak yang jauh,” sambung Patoppoi.
Meskipun Patoppoi mengusulkan agar buku mereka diterjemahkan dalam bahasa Indonesiadan disebar-luaskan di Indonesia, Dr. Teo menganjurkan agar kedua belah pihak bekerja sama dan berkonsentrasi dalam usaha nyata membantu penderita kanker di Indonesia.

Kemudian, pada akhir Januari 2000 saat Jawa Pos mengulas habis mengenai meninggalnya Wing Wiryanto, salah satu wartawan handal Jawa Pos, Patoppoi sempat tercengang. Data-data rinci mengenai gejala, penderitaan, pengobatan yang diulas di Jawa Pos, ternyata sama dengan salah satu pengalaman pengobatan penderita kanker usus yang dijelaskan di buku tersebut. Dan eksperimen pengobatan tersebut berhasil menyembuhkan pasien tersebut.
“Lalu saya langsung menulis di kolom Pembaca Menulis di Jawa Pos,”ujar Boni.
Dan tanggapan yang diterimanya benar-benar diluar dugaan. Dalam sehari, bisa sekitar 30 telepon yang masuk. “Sampai saat ini, sudah ada sekitar 300 orang yang datang ke sini,” lanjut Boni yang beralamat di Jl. KH. Khamdani, Buduran Sidoarjo.
Pasien pertama yang berhasil adalah penderita Kanker Mulut Rahim stadium dini. Setelah diperiksa, dokter mengatakan harus dioperasi. Tetapi karena belum memiliki biaya dan sambil menunggu rumahnya laku dijual untuk biaya operasi, mereka datang setelah membaca Jawa Pos. Setelah diberi tanaman dan cara meminumnya, tidak lama kemudian pasien tersebut datang lagi dan melaporkan bahwa dia tidak perlu dioperasi, karena hasil pemeriksaan mengatakan negatif.

Berdasarkan animo masyarakat sekitar yang sangat tinggi, Patoppoi berusaha untuk menemui Dr. Teo secara langsung. Atas bantuan Direktur Jenderal Pengawasan Obat dan Makanan Departemen Kesehatan, Sampurno, Patoppoi dapat menemui Dr. Teo di Penang, Malaysia. Di kantor Pusat Cancer Care Penang, Malaysia, Patoppoi mendapat penerangan lebih lanjut mengenai riset tanaman yang saat ditemukan memiliki nama Indonesia.
Ternyata saat Patoppoi mendapat buku “Cancer, Yet They Live” edisi revisi tahun 1999, fax yang dikirimnya di masukkan dalam buku tersebut, serta pengalaman isterinya dalam usahanya berperang melawan kanker. Dari pembicaraan mereka, Dr. Teo merekomendasi agar Patoppoi mendirikan perwakilan Cancer Care di Jakarta dan Surabaya. Maka secara resmi, Patoppoi dan putranya diangkat sebagai perwakilan lembaga sosial Cancer Care Indonesia, yang juga disebutkan dalam buletin bulanan Cancer Care, yaitu di Jl. Kayu Putih 4 No. 5, Jakarta, telp. 021-4894745, dan di Buduran, Sidoarjo.

Cancer Care Malaysia telah mengembangkan bentuk pengobatan tersebut secara lebih canggih. Mereka telah memproduksi ekstrak Keladi Tikus dalam membentuk pil dan teh bubuk yang dikombinasikan dengan Berbagai tananaman lainnya dengan dosis tertentu. “Dosis yang diperlukan tergantung penyakit yang diderita,” kata Boni.
Untuk mendapatkan obat tersebut, penderita harus mengisi formulir yang menanyakan keadaan dan gejala penderita dan akan dikirimkan melalui fax ke Dr. Teo. “Formulir tersebut dapat diisi disini, dan akan kami fax-kan.
Kemudian Dr. Teo sendiri yang akan mengirimkan resep sekaligus obatnya, dengan harga langsung dari Malaysia, sekitar 40-60 Ringgit Malaysia,” lanjut Boni.
“Jadi pasien hanya membayar biaya fax dan obat, kami tidak menarikkeuntungan, malahan untuk yang kurang mampu, Dr.Teo bisa memberikan perpanjangan waktu pembayaran. ” tambahnya.

Sebenarnya pengobatan ini juga didukung dan sedang dicoba oleh salah satu dokter senior di Surabaya, pada pasiennya yang mengidap kanker ginjal. Ada dua pasien yang sedang dirawat dokter yang pernah Menjabat sebagai direktur salah satu rumah sakit terbesar di Surabaya ini. Pasien pertama yang mengidap kanker rahim tidak sempat diberi pengobatan dengan keladi tikus, karena telah ditangani oleh rekan-rekan dokter yang telah memiliki reputasi. Setelah menjalani kemoterapi dan radiologi, pasien tersebut mengalami kerontokan rambut, kulit rusak dan gatal, dan selalu muntah.

Tetapi pada pasien kedua yang mengidap kanker ginjal, dokter ini menanganinya sendiri dan juga memberikan pil keladi tikus untuk membantu proses penyembuhan kemoterapi. Pada pasien kedua ini, tidak ditemui berbagai efek yang dialami penderita pertama, bahkan pasien tersebut kelihatan normal. Tetapi dokter ini menolak untuk diekspos karena menurutnya, pengobatan ini belum resmi diteliti di Indonesia.

Menurutnya, jika rekan-rekannya mengetahui bahwa dia memakai pengobatan alternatif, mereka akan memberikan predikat sebagai “ter-kun” atau dokter-dukun.
“Disinilah gap yang terbuka antara pengobatan konvensional dan modern,” kata dokter tersebut. Banyak hal menarik yang dialami Boni selama menerima dan memberikan bantuan kepada berbagai pasien. Bahkan ada pecandu berat putaw dan sabu-sabu diSurabaya, yang pada akhirnya pecandu tersebut mendapat kanker paru-paru. Setelahmendapat vonis kanker paru-paru stadium III, pasien tersebut mengkonsumsi pil dan teh dari Cancer Care. Hasilnya cukup mengejutkan, karena ternyata obat tersebut dapat mengeluarkan racun narkoba dari peredaran darah penderita dan mengatasi ketergantungan pada narkoba tersebut.
“Tapi, jika pecandu sudah bisa menetralisir racun dengan keladi tikus, dia tidak boleh memakai narkoba lagi, karena pasti akan timbul resistensi. Jadi jangan seperti kebo, habis mandi berkubang lagi,” sambung Boni sambil tertawa. Juga ada pengalaman pasien yang meraung-raung kesakitan akibat serangan kanker yang menggerogotinya, karena obat penawar rasa sakit sudah tidak mempan lagi. Setelah diberi minum sari keladi tikus, beberapa saat kemudian pasien tersebut tenang dan tidak lagi merasa kesakitan.

Menurut data Cancer Care Malaysia, berbagai penyakit yang telah disembuhkan adalah berbagai kanker dan penyakit berat seperti kanker payudara, paru-paru, usus besar-rectum, liver, prostat, ginjal, leher rahim, tenggorokan, tulang, otak, limpa, leukemia, empedu, pankreas, dan hepatitis.
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Kamis, 19 Juni 2008

Congratulations! You're Pregnant!

You have so much ahead of you and, no doubt you are being inundated with information from friends, family and media on what you should and shouldn't be doing, should you be exercising or shouldn't you? There's no 2 ways about it, the subject of exercise and pregnancy can be a headache...as if you haven't got enough on your plate!!!

But what do the experts say about the subject?

Below I've listed a summary of the guidelines that the American College of Sports Medicine give for Exercise during Pregnancy:

Exercising during your pregnancy can be highly beneficial. It can:

>Help you maintain your posture & muscle tone

>Help reduce stress

>Reduce complications during your labour

>Aid with a faster recovery & delivery



During pregnancy, an increase in body temperature, heart rate and blood flow all will have an effect on your unborn baby, and these factors should be taken into account when you are exercising...

1) Lower the intensity of your normal workout e.g. change running to walking. Exercise should be mild to moderate intensity.

2) Avoid saunas, steam room and spas as this will have an increase in body temperature.

3) Drink water before, during and after exercise as this will help you stay hydrated throughout your pregnancy.

4) Eat regularly throughout the day, especially 2-4 hours before exercising. You need those extra calories as you're eating for two now!

5) Don't Overstretch! During pregnancy, and up to 5 months after your labour, your body will produce a hormone called relaxin which allows the ligaments to soften and stretch to aid with the labour. Avoid unstable or rocky terrain as sprains and other injuries may occur due to your lax ligaments. Take care when you stretch as you will be able to stretch much further than normal.

6) Exercise your pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy as this will help during your labour.

7) Return to exercise gradually after birth - don't try to do the same workout you used to do.

8) Exercising your abdominals shouldn't be a priority at this stage, you can still gently exercise this area by positioning yourself on your hands and knees and pulling your abdominal muscles in.

9) Strengthen your posture muscles throughout your pregnancy as this will make things a lot easier when you're carrying the extra weight. Avoid over exerting or straining!

10) During your second and third trimester, avoid exercises that involve you lying flat on your back as this can decrease blood flow to the womb.

Good Luck, and here's to your baby,

Sam Winkworth

NB - Please consult with your GP prior to commencing exercise during pregnancy.

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Jumat, 13 Juni 2008

Simple Actions to Help You Get Pregnant

There are many factors that can affect your ability to get pregnant. I am going to share some of them here with you in this article. First and foremost is health, in order to have a healthy pregnancy, then you will have to be healthy? Preparation is very important so that you know exactly what you are going to do in order to have a healthy baby.

At this point you should devise a plan that will incorporate numerous actions to be taken. One of course is diet, how are you going to eat. It is really important that you be realistic and work within your budget and time constraints. Make sure that your diet will give you all the nutrition you need.

Along with diet you can add pre-natal vitamins. You will also need a good portion of folic acid. Next up will be how to predict your ovulation. Ovulation in general will take place anywhere between the eleventh and fourteenth day. To help with this put together a calendar and monitor your cycles.


You will also need to get your partner on board with your organizational plans, make sure they are healthy and when it comes to intercourse you will need to have sex leading up to ovulation.

With your plans visit your doctor and make sure both of you check out ok and get all the information you need in order to successfully get pregnant..

In summary, the purpose to all this planning and organization is to alleviate your brain from sweating the small stuff. When you are organized you will sleep better, have less stress and be more observant of what is going on with your body and as a result of this, Mother Nature can more naturally do her job

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Kamis, 12 Juni 2008

Penyebab Kerusakan kulit


Kulit dan organ tubuh lainnya mengalami kemunduran saat usia bertambah. Proses terjadinya pada setiap orang berbeda-beda. Keriput merupakan masalah kulit yang ditakuti, terutama oleh wanita. Terdapat tiga macam kerut. Kerut yang terletak di permukaan (superficial), dinamai lines. Garis-garis halus ini terjadi akibat lapisan epidermis yang tidak rata ketebalannya. Kerutan yang kedua dinamakan fold. Fold terjadi pada orang tua karena ketebalan epidermis kulit sudah berubah. Ketiga, kerutan yang terjadi karena ekspresi wajah. Kerutan ini dipengaruhi otot-otot yang berada di bawah kulit. Otot yang bekerja secara berlebihan dapat menimbulkan garis lipatan pada kulit.

Gangguan lainnya pada kulit selain jerawat, adalah flek. Flek terjadi karena jenis kulit kita termasuk dalam jenis kulit berwarna yang mudah timbul kelaianan pigmentasi. Flek pada wajah sering terjadi akibat jumlah melanosit (sel yang memberi warna) berlipat.

Jika lapisan paling luar kulit (epidermis) menebal, kulit akan terlihat kusam. Sumbatan pada pori-pori di lapisan kulit ini dapat menyebabkan bintil-bintil kecil berwarna putih atau jerawat, saat kelenjar minyak yang ada di dalam kulit memproduksi minyak kulit (sebum) secara berlebihan.

Kerusakan kulit dapat disebabkan paparan sinar ultraviolet, asap rokok, pemakaian dan perawatan yang salah, polusi, terutama sinar ultraviolet B (UVB) dengan panjang gelombang 290 hingga 320 nm, dan sinar ultraviolet A (UVA) dengan panjang gelombang 320 hingga 400 nm. Radikal bebas yang terbentuk karena paparan sinar UV dapat menghancurkan kolagen dan elastin yang menjaga kekenyalan kulit, sehingga kulit menjadi cepat berkerut dan berkeriput. Radikal bebas juga yang membuat produksi melanosit memiliki jumlah yang berlebihan sehingga menimbulkan pigmentasi. Radikal bebas juga dapat terbentuk dari polusi udara.

Nikotin yang terkandung di dalam rokok mempersempit jaringan darah sehingga kulit terlihat tidak sehat. Kolagen dan elastin juga dapat dirusak karena adanya reaksi kimia dengan acetaldehyde, kandungan yang terdapat di dalam rokok. Asap rokok dapat mengiritasi kulit, contohnya saja daerah mata yang berkulit tipis.

Kosmetik dengan kadar alkohol yang tinggi dapat merusak kulit. Alkohol dapat membuat kulit menjadi kering dan menjadikan garis halus terlihat semakin jelas. Alkohol juga mengandung acetaldehyde. Hati-hati menggunakan kosmetik yang mengandung pewarna, pengawet atau kosmetik antipigmentasi dengan unsur merkuri, saliccylid acid yang dapat membahayakan kulit, bahkan kesehatan tubuh secara keseluruhan.

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Selasa, 10 Juni 2008

Diet Setelah Melahirkan

Walaupun terasa bahagia saat menimang Anak, ada satu kegelisahan yang sering menyelinap dalam hati para ibu, yaitu cara untuk menurunkan kembali berat badannya ke berat semula. Hal ini memang sering menjadi momok bagi setiap ibu usai mereka melahirkan. Namun bila melakukan diet, apakah baik bagi kesehatan ibu dan anak?

Kenaikan berat hingga 10-15 kg bukan merupakan hal yang mudah untuk ditanggulangi. Namun, jangan dulu patah semangat karena ada trik khusus untuk menyiasatinya!

Menyusui. Bagi Anda yang menyusui, bergembiralah. Karena menyusui merupakan salah satu cara yang cepat menuju berat badan semula seperti sebelum Anda hamil. Pada saat menyusui, otomatis tubuh akan membakar sekitar 500 kalori per harinya.

Asupan makanan. Asupan makanan pasca melahirkan tetap harus diperhatikan dengan baik. Sebaiknya perbanyak konsumsi sayuran, buah-buahan dan makanan rendah lemak, namun bukan berarti Anda tidak mengonsumsi lemak sama sekali. Anda dapat memilih daging yang sudah dibuang bagian lemaknya.


Bila Anda senang mengudap, sebaiknya menyimpan beberapa jenis kudapan dengan kandungan yang bergizi agar berat tubuh tetap terjaga, seperti yogurt rendah lemak atau biskuit rendah lemak. Selain itu, jangan lupa untuk banyak minum air putih.

Olahraga. Banyak sekali jenis olahraga yang bisa dilakukan oleh ibu setelah melahirkan. Tak perlu jauh-jauh berpikir jenis olahraga yang ada di gym, kegiatan sehari-hari mengurus anak seperti memandikan atau menyuapi anak sudah dapat membuang banyak kalori. Mengajak anak berjalan-jalan dengan kereta bayi setiap pagi atau sore selama kurang lebih satu jam dapat membakar sekitar 200 kalori. Selain itu, berenang atau yoga juga baik bagi kesehatan tubuh dan dapat melatih seluruh otot tubuh.

Tentu saja, olahraga ini tidak bisa dimulai tiba-tiba dan diperlukan jarak tertentu dari sejak waktu melahirkan. Waktu yang dianggap cukup untuk memulai olahraga adalah sekitar 2-3 bulan pasca melahirkan di mana tubuh pun sudah lebih kuat.

Satu hal yang harus diingat dalam program diet adalah menurunkan berat badan bukanlah proses yang instan. Diperlukan kesabaran dan diikuti dengan pola makan yang seimbang serta olahraga secara teratur, tanpa mempengaruhi kualitas ASI maupun kesehatan Anda.

Sumber : InfoSehat

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