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Skin problems are often a big problem, especially for women. But did you know that the skin may be indicators of a healthy body? Acne, moles and skin discoloration is an indication of problems to come. Changes in the skin may be showing more than just a skin problem. Here are some skin problems that could be an indicator of health, as reported by Lifemojo, Saturday (09/07/2011): 1. Yellow skin Has a yellow-orange color may be indicative of hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid gland, causing elevated levels of beta-carotene (an antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables) in the blood. Problems with the thyroid gland means that the gland is not metabolize antioxidants quickly, causing the accumulation of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene can also accumulate if you eat too many carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and drinking too much carrot juice. But along with the yellow skin, eye color if you also have a yellowish color, then it could be a sign of liver disease. 2. Pale skin Pale ...

Giving iron supplements is one solution to overcome the anemia that figure is still high in Southeast Asia. But this solution is considered less successful, partly because of the presence of inflammation or inflammation is often overlooked. During this time, the inflammation can affect the absorption of iron and only the visible inflammation triggered by infection. Therefore, iron supplementation in malaria endemic areas is controversial because some experts judged it can actually worsen the infection. But the latest research in the Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia (Faculty of medicine) to prove, that mild inflammation and invisible (subclinical) can also inhibit iron absorption. These findings are considered able to answer why supplementation is often less successfully overcome anemia. "I'm not saying it fails, but is generally less successful. One of them yes it was, it turns out there is inflammation of the invisible," said pediatrician from the Faculty of m...

Not only can harm the respiratory tract, a new study finds that long-term exposure to air pollution can also cause physical changes in the brain, which eventually cause problems in learning and memory abilities. The study also found an association between air pollution and higher rates of depression and anxiety. Researchers find brain's hippocampus area of ​​the long-term exposure to pollution will have reduced the complexity of the cell, namely the changes that have been linked to decreased learning ability and memory capability. "The results suggest exposure to polluted air could show a negative effect on the brain, which can cause various health problems," said Laura Fonken from Ohio State University, as reported by LiveScience, Wednesday (07/06/2011). According to him, these results could have important implications and disturbing for people who live and work in urban areas with polluted air around the world. Although studies have been published in the journal Molecul...

When on a diet usually people focus more counting calories from food, but drinks also contain calories consumed. To note that the calorie intake from beverages. Beverages are generally consumed during the diet and often contain calories is the milk and fruit juice, but many people do not realize the calorie content of the drink. "Even though milk and juice have many important nutrients and become part of a healthy diet, but both have calories as well as from food," says Katherine Zeratsky, RD, LD a certified nutritionist from the American Dietetic Association, as quoted from MayoClinic, Thursday ( 06/16/2011). As a general rule, adults should not drink more than 118 mL of juice per day and for the milk of 473-710 mL. And a better selection of drinks is water. If the stomach is not quite full, so snacks of fruit and vegetables fresher for helping with. Fruits and vegetables will be much more filling than juice and contain fewer calories. In addition to a diet program can be ru...

Sexual intercourse requires less oxygen consumption that is not so much to think of people with asthma will be difficult to do so. But if done in a measurable, sex or other physical activity will not trigger a recurrence of asthma. "When an attack is difficult. Boro-boro sex thinking, breathing alone can not. But beyond that, people with asthma are normal people. So did his sexual abilities," said Dr. Anita Ratnawati, SpKFR (K), a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation of the Friendship Hospital in talk show You Can Control Your Asthma at the Friendship Hospital, Rawamangun, Thursday (09/06/2011). According to Dr. Anita, there are no studies showing that asthma affects libido or sex drive. Even if there are some people who increase their libido or precisely because of asthma, he suspected it was a fluke and will not happen to everyone. Asthma does not affect your stamina during sex or other physical activity, origin completely controlled so as not to trigger a rel...

The thyroid gland may not be a special concern for the community. But there are some problems that can occur in this gland and if left unchecked can lead to chronic complications. The thyroid is a gland located in front of the neck is shaped like a butterfly and is often easy to be touched. This gland produces thyroid hormones that stimulate the metabolic function of cells in the body. "Thyroid disease is divided into two, dealing with the size of the gland (eg, enlarged) and disturbances in hormonal production (eg, excessive or lack of)," said dr Suharko Soebardi, SpPD-KEMD in a press conference Enhance Public Awareness Case Against Metabolic and endocrine to Prevent Chronic Complications resulting, at the Hotel Nikko Jakarta, Wednesday (08/06/2011). dr Suharko said thyroid disease experienced by women more than men (up to 5-7 times as much) and represent the majority of endocrine disease. Here are some disorders that can occur in the thyroid gland are: Thyroid nodules This ...

Sperm production is believed to be down 50 percent globally so that makes men worry hard impregnate his partner. But now the data certainly is not valid, because the sperm count had not changed much in 15 years. Concerns that the men of today will be increasingly difficult to impregnate their partners triggered by the Danish research scientists, Dolores Lamb in 1992. The observations between the years 1938-1991 show the number of sperm produced by men continues to be reduced by 50 percent. Research facilitated by the Baylor College of Medicine is revealed, the consumption of drugs and the high level of pollution also trigger a reduction in sperm production. In contrast, male reproductive disorders is increasing one testicular cancer. Although very horrendous and has been quoted in more than 1,000 journals reproduction, criticisms and doubts of experts also came from fellow reproduction. Dr. Niels Erik Skakkebaek who is also from Denmark for example, assess the methods in this study les...

All the vitamins and minerals that are eaten by humans is never rejected aka body can easily absorb. But the risk is if the vitamins and minerals that enter it can make the most of poisoning. Vitamins and minerals are in fact already widely available in food, but sometimes people take supplements to ensure adequate intake of certain vitamins or minerals. To complement the vitamins and minerals that, when it sold a variety of micronutrient supplements to meet the needs. But as much as possible people should get these micronutrients from natural materials. "Any supplements ingested can not be rejected so that all absorbed by the body, it could be at risk of toxicity or poisoning. But if the food is not," said Dr. Inge Permadhi, MS, SpGK Nutritalk event: Healthy Inspirations for Women of Indonesia in Hong Kong Cafe, Jakarta , on Tuesday (06/07/2011). Dr Inge said if these micronutrients from food so if intake is sufficient, these micronutrients will automatically discarded so as...

Pregnant women are physiologically more susceptible to anemia or lack of blood. But this should not be taken lightly, because anemia can cause death in pregnant women during childbirth. "According to WHO a person is said to anemia if the hemoglobin (Hb) less than 11 mg / dl of blood," said Dr. Inge Permadhi MS, SpGK Nutritalk event: Healthy Inspirations for Women of Indonesia in Hong Kong Cafe, Jakarta, Tuesday (07/06/2011) . Dr Inge said the mother gave birth to will be injected something into his body to help stop bleeding after childbirth. But if the mother had anemia, injection did not react so that does not constrict blood vessels that make the bleeding continued. If bleeding can not be resolved then it could lead to death in the mother. Even if he can survive after experiencing post-childbirth bleeding, he would suffer severe blood shortage and prolonged health problems. Based on data from 2010 Riskesdas known that bleeding were the highest cause of maternal mortality w...

New mothers sometimes want to rush to lose weight by exercising harder. But you should not exercise too much for ASI (Air Susu Ibu), which produced no acid. "If a nursing mother to do strenuous exercise or too much will form lactic acid in milk, so that the milk became sour taste that makes the baby would not breastfeed," said Dr. Inge Permadhi, MS, SpGK Nutritalk event: Healthy Inspirations for Women of Indonesia in Hong Kong Cafe , Jakarta, Tuesday (07/06/2011). Dr Inge said nursing mothers sometimes want to quickly lose weight so that excessive exercise. Generally, nursing mothers will produce about 750 cc of milk every day, this condition is also equivalent to the weight loss of about 200-500 calories per day. Which means in a week can reduce about 0.5 kg. "So with breastfeeding actually help you lose weight naturally," says nutrition specialist from the Department of Nutritional Sciences Faculty of medicine. In addition, mothers who are breastfeeding must also ...

Instinctively, human muscles become stronger and move faster when he saw all things red. If you do not believe, observe reflex when a wife slapping her husband who came home with red lipstick-stained shirt. The above example may be too extreme, but it can be compared with the response when a student receives a report card that all red contents. Heart muscle will definitely work more quickly, thus beating very fast and uncontrolled. Likewise, when a man ran into a pretty girl on the street and are interested to follow it. If the girl in the red dress, without realizing the man's footsteps will be faster than if the girl wearing a shirt with another color. Andrew Elliot, a professor from the University of Rochester, New York, said in an instinctive movement of human muscle is influenced by the color red. In the concept of evolution, this tendency is useful to prevent people from danger. When a person appears on the face, the red color often expresses anger is mounting. If you want to...

The appearance of wrinkles on the face not only berdapak on one's appearance, but also related to bone health. More and more wrinkles, brittle bones that tend to be more susceptible to injury particularly fractures. Wrinkles itself is not a trigger of brittle bones, but experts from Yale School of Medicine revealed that the two are closely related. If true, then a variety of bone problems, including osteoporosis can be predicted more easily than the number of wrinkles on the face. "We believe that the bones and skin have the same network structure. The relationship between the two would be more obvious in women who entered menopause," said one researcher, Dr. Pal Lubma as quoted from HealthDay, Sunday (05/06/2011). According to Dr Pal, skin and bones together have the structure built by a protein called collagen. One of the functions of these proteins is to help maintain the density and the density of tissue-forming cells, both in skin and bone. If the levels of collagen ...

Wake up sleeping in wet conditions are usually triggered by ambient temperature is too hot. However, various health problems ranging from drug side effects to cancer can also trigger symptoms of excessive sweating during sleep at night. Excessive sweating during sleep fairly common and not infrequently to be especially disturbing because it makes sleeping so uncomfortable. In a study of 2267 people, 41 percent said they experienced this condition in the past month. Some trigger excessive sweating during sleep, among others, as follows, as quoted from Medicinenet, Sunday (05/06/2011). 1. Menopause Common complaint that the women felt at the beginning of menopause is hot flashes or red spots that feels hot. Most hot flashes that appear at night and trigger excessive sweating due to increased body temperature. 2. Idiopathic hyperhidrosis Some people do have a disorder called hyperhidrosis sweat production idiopathic. The number and size of normal sweat glands, but can not function normall...

Chronic Fatigue due to lack of sleep can have serious consequences on the sexual life of a grown man. Libido or sexual desire can come down drastically in just a week, up to par with passionate sex in teens aged 15 years. A study at the University of Chicago reveal, lack of sleep can lower testosterone levels. Because it is a major sex hormone in men, low testosterone levels can interfere with sexual function of a man as a whole. One function of this hormone is to form bone and muscle density, so that was instrumental in supporting and raising stamina. If this function does not work, the impact energy level falls, the concentration decreases and triggers fatigue. Based on these studies, sleep less than 5 hours / day for a week in a row to reduce testosterone levels quite significantly. Level can be synchronized with the condition of ABG (Anak New Gede) or teenage boys around the age of 10-15 years. "Low testosterone levels associated with the strength and quality of sexual and one...

Swaying hips while hula hoop game is one of the most effective way to lose weight. Judging from the number of calories burned, this activity equivalent to walking 7 km / h like when you're in a hurry. With these speeds, walking can burn as much energy as 210 calories in 30 minutes. If playing hula hoop provide equal benefits, then this activity is as effective for burning fat and slimming the body. This is evidenced in a recent study by John Porcari, a fitness expert from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. In the course of a study involving 16 volunteers Porcari women, with ages varying between 16 to 59 years. The volunteers are participants hula hoop choreography class, a kind of collaboration between the game hula hoop with the art of dance. In one session, Porcari observing the amount of calories burned and heart rate during 30 minutes of playing hula hoop. In addition to find that playing hula hoop for 30 minutes can burn as much energy as 210 calories, Porcari also reveale...

Screaming with bulging eyes do not necessarily indicate a person is really angry, because they sometimes can be made up. But if until shortness of breath and tingling, can be sure his emotions completely out of control. We're very angry, a person may have a short breathing very fast or often termed a 'breath of hunting'. The direct impact that often accompanies this condition is shortness of breath for which the lungs are not strong enough. Condition called hyperventilation syndrome (Hyperventilation Syndrome) is often mistaken for asthma, and not infrequently wrong doctor diagnose. And because it was triggered by psychological factors, this condition is almost never accompanied by damage to lung tissue and respiratory system. Although not life-threatening illness as a real lung, hyperventilation syndrome can still lead to disruption if not addressed. One of the indirect impacts are caused numbness and tingling in some parts of the body. Fast, shallow breaths and ongoing ex...

Severe stress or depression due to several things it could disrupt the lives and activities. But this problem can be overcome or resisted by exercising regularly. One of the main benefits of exercise is the link between mind and body. If someone has anxiety and stress, the exercise can help to soothe and improve mood. When one starts to feel anxious or a little stress, try to start moving and doing some exercises to get the motivation and reduce stress. The study, reported in Anxiety, Stress and Coping: An International Journal in 2008 noted that the sport could be a potential tool to overcome the symptoms of anxiety. In the study participants who regularly exercise have a lower index of anxiety than people who never exercise. This suggests that exercise may be an appropriate treatment for anxiety and stress. The theory that there is exercise causes the body to react, including the brain. In response, the brain releases many hormones, including endorphins and neurotransmitters that aff...

Heart attack patients usually have a fear of death. But the fear of death that can continue to give poor results in the healing process. Researchers from London who analyzed 208 patients heart rate that high levels of fear of death can make heart conditions worse. This is because stress can raise levels of TNF-alpha chemical compounds. Levels of TNF-alpha agents is higher in patients with heart attacks associated with inflammation in their blood higher. In the European Heart Journal study revealed high levels of chemicals that can aggravate health conditions. "large inflammatory response known to damage the heart and increase the long-term risk of heart problems," said Andrew Steptoe of the British Heart Foundation, as quoted by BBC News, Friday (3/6/2011). In addition to analyzing the emotional content of patients, the researchers also measured heart rate variability and cortisol stress hormones for 3 weeks after a heart attack. Prof Steptoe who worked on this study reveals ...

Divorce made ​​by parents will definitely have an impact on the lives of their children. The study found that children whose parents divorce will make it difficult to learn and socialize. Researchers found that children whose parents divorced would fight harder in learning math and social skills. This is probably because it is influenced by a sense of anxiety, loneliness and sadness they experienced. Studies conducted over 5 years compared the emotional and academic development of children whose parents divorced and who do not. A total of 3585 children involved in this study whose age was about 4 years. "The children will experience a decline in math scores and problems with interpersonal skills, they are more vulnerable to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem and sadness," said study chairman Hyun Sik Kim of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as quoted from Dailymail Friday (03/06/2011). Hyun Sik Kim said the problem will usually appear once the divorce begins....

When the cry of the body will lose some fluid, so drinking enough water after crying to avoid dehydration which can trigger headaches later. And consume water also can help soothe and relieve pressure Crying is known can make a person feel relieved and better, this is because it was thought to cry can help remove the pressures that exist in the body. When the crying tear ducts will issue a combination of water, oil and mucus into the eye. A few tears will run through a small hole in the side of the eyelid to flow into the nasal cavity, causing the release of snot. Louann Brizendine, a neurologist at the University of California, San Francisco, said that when a person experiences physical pain, emotional anguish and frustration, the amygdala of the brain that are part of the limbic system (emotional brain) will get a signal. If the stimulus or stimuli that got big enough, then the energy can move from emotional areas in the frontal motor strip. This condition would make a person sobbing...