Think Before You Bite

Think Before You Bite

Eat Cleaner The all Natural Fruit, Vegetable, Seafood, Poultry wash,wipe and spray
What happens to our food supply between the field and the fork? Most food has not only traveled thousands of miles, it’s been touched by dozens of hands and doused with who-knows-what, leaving the cleanliness of our meals questionable.

Why use EAT CLEANER™? Because rinsing with water alone is not enough to ensure your produce is as safe for your family’s food supply as it should be. Pesticides, waxes, organic residues and surface contaminants can wreak havoc on your health. Here’s the facts in a nutshell:

SOILS AND DIRT RESIDUE – According to the CDC, fresh manure used to fertilize vegetables can also contaminate them, as is practiced with organically grown foods. Animal feces are the source of many of today's life-threatening foodborne illnesses, particularly E.coli. Because organic standards support the recycling of animal feces as a method of improving soil fertility in croplands, fecal residue on organically grown produce requires attention. EAT CLEANER™? thoroughly removes the soils and dirt residues that can carry these harmful pathogens. Even fruit with peels should be thoroughly cleaned, since those same fingers that touched the skin will be co-mingling with the inner flesh. Imagine getting your own crevices squeaky clean without a nice sudsy shower.

SURFACE CONTAMINANTS: Before your produce gets into your own two hands, it’s traveled an average of 1,500 miles and touched about 20 other people’s grimy mitts. If you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, but always peel them first, you may be missing out on a source of fibre and other nutrients. Not only are most fruit and vegetable peels good for you, their bright colours add pizzazz to your meal. Playing it safe and washing thoroughly helps remove any unwanted residue. Even triple-washed bagged salad can be a pathogen playground, so giving them a good spray, soak and spin with the EAT CLEANER™? ‘3-S’ System is the clean way to go.

PESTICIDES: Data from the USDA’s Pesticide Data Program (PDP) show 90 percent or more of conventionally produced apples, peaches, pears and strawberries have pesticide residues. Substances such as Azinphos methyl, a dangerous neurotoxin banned in Europe , commonly found on apples. There is growing scientific consensus that even very small doses of pesticides can adversely affect people, especially during the vulnerable periods of in utero and early childhood development when organ systems are maturing most quickly, when toxic defenses are least established, and when early programming of risks for chronic disease later in life takes place. Exposure to pesticides is linked to chronic diseases including Parkinson’s Disease, child and adult cancers and neurodevelopmental. The bottom line is many pesticides are water-resistant to help withstand the elements, so rinsing them under water just won’t get the job done.

WAXES: Edible wax is applied to trap moisture and keep produce fresh longer, but dirt and pesticide residues can get trapped underneath. Studies have found that American consumers are exposed to toxic chemicals known as persistent organic pollutants as many as 70 times a day. POP exposure has been associated with immune system suppression, nervous and hormonal system disorders, reproductive system damage, and various cancers, including breast cancer. I don’t know about you but I’d rather pass on the paraffin. Snacking on candle wax is overrated.

Eat Cleaner The all Natural Fruit,Vegetable,Seafood,Poultry wash,wipe and spray

Determinants of health

Determinants of health

The LaLonde report suggests that there are four general determinants of health including human biology, environment, lifestyle, and healthcare services. Thus, health is maintained and improved not only through the advancement and application of health science, but also through the efforts and intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society.

The Alameda County Study examines the relationship between lifestyle and health. It has found that people can improve their health via exercise, enough sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol use, and avoiding smoking.

A major environmental factor affecting health is water quality, especially for the health of infants and children in developing countries.

Studies show that in developed countries, the lack of neighborhood recreational space that includes the natural environment leads to lower levels of neighborhood satisfaction and higher levels of obesity; therefore, lower overall well being.Therefore, the positive psychological benefits of natural space in urban neighborhoods should be taken into account in public policy and land use.

According to the World Health Organization, the main determinants of health include the social and economic environment, the physical environment and the person's individual characteristics and behaviors. Generally, the context in which an individual lives is of great importance on his life quality and health status. The social and economic environment are key factors in determining the health status of individuals given the fact that higher education levels are linked with a higher standard of life as well as a higher income. Generally, people who finish higher education are more likely to get a better job and therefore are less prone to stress by comparing to individuals with low education levels.

The physical environment is perhaps the most important factor that should be considered when classifying the health status of an individual. This includes factors such as clean water and air, safe houses, communities and roads all contribute to good health.

Genetics are also part of the system based on which the health of the population can be established. Genetics are closely related to the habits and behaviors individuals develop during their life, particularly in terms of lifestyle choices. For instance, people who come from families whose members had a more active lifestyle and followed healthier diets, non-smoking and non-drinking are more likely to follow the same pattern in their life. The example set by the family as well as the relationship with friends and family can have a great impact on one's general health. Nonetheless, genetics may play a role in the manner in which people cope with stress.

Moreover, the World Health Organization lists a wide range of other factors that can influence the well being of a person. According to WHO, the gender, social support networks and health services in terms of both quality and access to them are to be considered as health determinants. Access to health care is one of the large issues of the nowadays society, maybe even greater than the quality of the service. Individuals in developing countries are more prone to suffer from different health conditions because their access to the health care system is restricted mostly from financial reasons.

Although many individuals are often criticized for not taking good care of their health based on the presumption that the mirror's of one's personality is one's health. it is now accepted that there are many factors that have a significant impact on one's health and which cannot be controlled.

Hypnosis for Weight Loss a Fad?

Hypnosis for Weight Loss a Fad?

I came across a post on a weight loss web site this morning which grasped my attention and I simply felt I had to do my best to set the record straight. Unhappily for me, and many other hypnotherapists, the author made a very valid point.

The author had come to the conclusion that hypnosis for weight loss was just a fad. Now, before we go any further I want to say that I do not agree with this statement. However, I can see how they had arrived at their decision. Their article pointed out the inevitable fact that to lose weight successfully you have to change your lifestyle. In fact, this is what they said:-

"Having a healthy body is not a onetime investment. You need to change your lifestyle in case you want to lose weight. All these claims that are being made about weight loss and hypnosis have no back up proof! Everyday there is some or the other "new and improved" way to lose weight that attracts hordes of people towards it. But, ultimately one has to return back to the basic, eating healthy food and exercising. Hypnotism is one such FAD that is getting popularity. Although hypnotism can be used to relax your mind off stress, it really cannot be used to make an individual got from fat to fit. And that is a sure FACT!" (theweightlosstipsite.com)

Unfortunately everything is open to abuse, even those which are good and beneficial. Hypnosis is no exception.

In the right hands, hypnosis can be used to create wonderful benefits as it allows you to connect with the subconscious mind. This means that hypnosis can be used to assist in everything in life which has a psychological element, including ones approach to weight loss.

Hypnosis, per se, is not going to burn up calories or exercise your limbs for you. But it can get you into the right frame of mind to want to exercise, to enjoy exercise and to eat in a healthier manner. Hypnosis can be used to get you to feel more energetic and to see your world from a different perspective.

Successful weight loss depends upon your attitude towards it and if you want to use hypnosis to get your mind around the pesky subject of weight loss then you can do just this. Hypnosis can be used to create a state of mind which is positive, motivated and conducive to success.

Hypnosis can however be abused by the hypnotist or affiliate marketer making unbelievable or hyped up claims and it can also be abused by those who don't really give it a fair try. Hypnosis is open to abuse from both ends.

If you look to hypnosis to "do it for you" you are not giving it a real shot - "trying is lying". Do you try to go to the gym or do you go to the gym? Do you try to go shopping or do you just shop? There is a BIG difference in the outcome which you experience and it all hinges on how you prepared yourself mentally right at the beginning.

I can see how someone could come to the conclusion that hypnosis is a fad; but in defense of hypnosis I have to say that this is not everyone's viewpoint. Hypnosis is only a fad approach to weight loss by those who treat it as such.

For those who really want hypnosis to work for them then I urge you to read up on the subject. Look at all the scientific research into hypnosis which is readily available; arm yourself with information and then make an informed choice as to whether you can make hypnosis work for you. I'm not going to point you to a particular place; the information is out there for you to find and to make your own decision about.

Hypnosis is not a quick fix. It's a natural tool which allows you to see things from a different angle. If you only use it as a quick fix, then you are the one who turns it into a fad instead of a valuable and beneficial therapeutic aid.

How Foods Lower Blood Pressure

How Foods Lower Blood Pressure

When one person has hypertension, vitamins and medicines have to be taken to help control it. Vitamins for high blood pressure are needed in order to stabilize or regulate a person’s heart. There are several useful nutritional supplements available in any drugstore or health stores today – and yes, they can do wonders.

One of the vitamins for high blood pressure is potassium – always make sure that you get enough of this everyday. Should you prefer to get your potassium from foods then, vegetables, dairy products, fish and fruits are good sources to consider.

Vitamins for high blood pressure can also include magnesium and calcium. Magnesium is a good vitamin for high blood pressure because deficiency of such can cause a surge in the blood pressure. It can also be found in your leafy green vegetables, legumes, whole grains, purslane, poppy seeds and string beans. Calcium is of likewise importance in over all health – take at least 1 gram of it everyday. Foods that are good sources of calcium are milk, broccoli, yogurt, cheese, salmon, tofu and mackerel.

Essential fatty acids are also excellent vitamins for high blood pressure. Vitamin C and zinc can help any hypertensive person as well.

These vitamins and minerals when taken with good exercise and diet can bring enormous change to one’s health, let alone, one’s heart. Nothing beats a healthy lifestyle – so whenever you have the urge to grab that oily food, think again of the damage that it can do to your heart. We only have one heart and so we have the responsibility to take good care of it. It pumps blood to give us life – let’s do our share and save the life that gives us this miracle to live and enjoy life to the fullest. Love the heart you have inside of you.

Treating Congenital Heart Disease Children Without Surgery

Treating Congenital Heart Disease Children Without Surgery

Along with technological advances in medicine, children with congenital heart disease (CHD) is no longer necessary to have an operation or surgery. Non-surgical interventions have been carried out many pediatric heart centers, including in Indonesia.

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem that is quite prominent in the field of child health. One in 100 babies are born suffering from CHD, ranging from the types of mild to severe or complex. With the number of births of about 4.5 million per year today, then in Indonesia is estimated no less than 45,000 newborn babies will have that congenital heart disease.

PJB contributed importantly to the high infant mortality rate in the country, including developing countries such as Indonesia. About 30 percent of babies or children who suffer from congenital heart disease should have surgery in the form of corrective action or actions on the optimal timing of intervention, so that children can grow and develop properly.

Without Surgery or No Surgery
Children with CHD should have suffered the most of the operations which of course had no small risk. In addition to very cause concern to parents and families, action open to orperasi heart (with bypass) in children requires an adequate range of facilities ranging from operating rooms, intensive care unit (ICU), as well as educated and trained professionals, such as cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist , perfusionis, and skilled care. In addition, pediatric patients also require longer treatment than adult patients. Additionally, the surgery will leave scars on your chest surgery or chest wall.

Along with technological advances in medicine, particularly in the field of interventional cardiology children (interventional pediatric cardiology), most children with CHD no longer need to have surgery or surgery. Some of CHD are frequently found, such as a PDA (patent ductus arteriosus), ASD (atrial septal defects), and VSD (ventricular septal defects) can be corrected by using the 'tools' in the form of coils or Amplatzer occluder.

Interventions for CHD
Some of CHD can be corrected with the Amplatzer occluder, among others:

PDA (patent ductus arteriosus)
PDA is an abnormality in the channel that connects the existing blood vessels in the heart (the aorta and pulmonary artery). PDA occupies 5-19 percent of the portion of existing CHD cases and more common in girls.

Currently the treatment of PDA with interventional procedures (Transcatheter closure) is a method selected from the last decade. Unless the size of the PDA is not suitable, eg too large or occur in small babies, including newborns.

PDAs require closure to prevent the occurrence of heart failure. Closure is done by using a device (Amplatzer Duct Coils and Onccluder) through the usual procedures such as cardiac catheterization. Many studies dilakakukan at the heart of the service centers around the world show that non-surgical PDA closure procedure is very effective with a success rate to 99%.

ASD (Atrial Septal Defects)
ASD approximately 19% of all congenital heart disease. Often show no clinical symptoms, but if it is severe the child will show symptoms of shortness of breath, rapid fatigue and exercise intolerance (skills activity) decreased. First, ASD should be corrected with surgery using an open surgical procedure (open heart surgery), with a heart-lung machine, which of course had no small risk.

Today, ASD closure technique without surgery by using a device (Transcatheter closure) is one option that has been a lot done around the world with very satisfactory results. ASD closure using the Amplatzer Septal occluder (ASO) has been widely reported to show high effectiveness and safety.

VSD (Ventricular Septal Defects)
CHD is the type most often found in children with percentages around 20% -25%. VSD can cause increased blood flow to the lungs so that it can cause heart failure. VSD closure with interventional procedures using the Amplatzer occluder ventricle (AVO) is an alternative treatment without surgery.

VSD closure using AVO was effective and safe, but need to watch out for complications in the form of impaired flow of blood vessels in total on the atrioventricular (AV block). These complications can occur due to installation of the AVO with a size larger than the size of the defect.

Fry Healthy Tricks

Fry Healthy Tricks

Fry is the best way of cooking is not recommended by most nutrition experts because it adds to the fat content in foods. Then, what we then have to stop eating fried crisp, crunchy, and tasty it?

It seems impossible for most of us, especially the tongue pristine Indonesia. Let me not feel too bad, let us follow the various tricks. So we can bite the kemripik fried, without piling up bad fats and excess calories in the body.

Fried food product is not completely "bad" for our bodies because it still contains nutrients. In fact, the nutrients in foods that are fried suffered minimal damage to more than the food is boiled, baked, steamed, and other processing methods. Protein content in fried foods are also relatively intact for almost the same as the raw materials.

However, the oil or fat content of fried foods is higher than the raw materials. That is why we are often advised not to eat fried foods did not increase blood cholesterol levels.

We also need to choose cooking oil savory flavor, stable or not easily rancid, and nutritional value, such as unsaturated fatty acids are high. However, be reminded that the unsaturated fats will be broken at high temperatures and can turn into trans fats, which can cause blood cholesterol levels rise.

Almost all types of oil containing saturated and unsaturated fats, just different levels. According to data from the POS Pilot Plant Corporation, Canada, coconut oil contains saturated fatty acids of about 91 percent, while the unsaturated fatty acids of 9 percent; palm oil 51 cent saturated fat; 49 percent saturated fat; peanut oil (19:81), soybean oil (15:85), olive oil (15:85); corn oil (13 `.87), sunflower oil (12:88), canola oil (7:93).

Smoke Point Height

Oils with high smoke-point (at high temperatures is not easy smoky), indicating a good quality oil. Smoke point is the temperature when the oil is heated before exiting the smoke, and discolored; which is an indication of changes in the composition in the oil. When it will issue oil smoky odor and make food taste so bad makanah. The temperature when frying to be precise. If the oil has not been hot, the food is immersed, will cause the food to absorb too much oil.

If it is too hot, fast food will burn while the interior is not yet ripe. After frying, the food better-drained (can be with a special paper) to reduce the levels of oil.

There are several ways to fry, namely shallow frying or frying with a little oil is suitable for meat or food is sliced ​​thin. That uses a semi-deep frying oils with a high half of the fried ingredients; suitable-for thicker pieces, such as cakes. Fry with lots of oil (deep frying) suitable for fish, chicken, croquettes, etc., while sauteing (stir frying) uses very little oil.

Tips on cooking oil so durable:

- Frying washed and dried properly.
- Use a stainless steel pan, avoid copper materials.
- Drain, drain, remove the clot of ice on food to be fried.
- Heat the oil slowly and enter the food setefah hot oil.
- Note the temperature of the frying pan, so food does not absorb much tothe oil.
- Clean the sediment or crust (food scraps) in a frying pan.
- Add the oil so that the ratio of oil: the material adatah 6: 1.
- After frying oil is cooled and then filtered.
- Keep container closed datam oil, in the dark and cool.
- If you want to use, add fresh oil
- If the form of foam berartu damaged oil, contain toxic substances and should be discarded.

New Oil Change

In order for fried foods that we make at home to stay healthy, do not hesitate to change the oil.
When cooking oil should be replaced with a new one?

- If you have changed color to brown, even black.
- Smelly, very strong, much less rancid.
- Excessive smoke at normal temperatures.
- Appears Excessive foaming around the food being fried

Danger of Smoking in the Morning

Danger of Smoking in the Morning

 - Smoking in the morning, especially accompanied by a cup of coffee, has become a ritual that hard to break. However, these habits seem to need to be stopped from smoking at the beginning of the day is more dangerous than smoking on the day or night.

Research shows that smoking after waking up would increase the risk of lung cancer, neck and head. "Morning smokers have high levels of nicotine and other toxins from tobacco in his body. They are also more addicted than smokers who refrained from smoking a half hour or so after waking up," said researcher Joshua Muscat of Penn State College of Medicine.

To find out why some smokers get cancer and not, Muscat and his team examined the link between cancer risk is there with the habit of first cigarette in the morning.

The first study involved 4775 patients with lung cancer and 2835 of other smokers without lung cancer. Those who smoke 30 minutes after waking up 1.79 times higher risk of suffering from lung cancer than those who waited more than 60 minutes. Meanwhile, those who smoked 31-60 minutes after waking up had 1.31 times the risk compared to those who wait at least an hour.

The second study involved 1055 people with brain and neck cancer and 795 people who smoked but did not suffer brain and neck cancer. Those who smoked within 30 minutes when you wake up 1.59 times the risk of brain and neck cancer compared with those who waited an hour.

The risk of smokers who smoked 31-60 minutes after waking up 1.42 times than those who wait at least an hour.

Human Brain Need Vacation

Human Brain Need Vacation

Doing the same routine every day will lead to saturation and the brain can not work optimally. There are 4 reasons that make the human brain needs a vacation.

A study conducted by the Families and Work Institute found that doing a vacation like going to museums or the beach nearby is important for the brain.

Here are 4 reasons that make the holiday becomes important for the brain, as quoted from Myfoxorlando.com:

1. Improve Memory
Dr. Russell Poldrack as director of the Imaging Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin said the holiday will provide a new experience, this condition will make the brain responds by releasing dopamine into the hippocampus (part of the brain that creates a memory or memories). This will improve memory and help protect against Alzheimer's disease.

2. Enhance creativity
American and French researchers found the holidays can increase the ability to solve problems, raise awareness of the connection is lost and to encourage people to try something new. This is because vacation facilitate the mind's creativity.

3. Sharpens concentration
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh reported that people with serious health conditions tend to take less time thus increasing the levels of stress hormones. Poldrack said when someone is tired, then the prefrontal cortex will be overwhelmed due to the amount of stress hormones and makes one lose focus or concentration.

4. Provide rest time
The study found 2-3 days after the holiday people will have a rest time and a higher quality sleep, it can even be increased to 80 percent. Quality sleep can improve memory and brain health.

Mesothelioma Fact

Mesothelioma Fact , Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that occurs in the thin tissue that lines most of the internal organs. Asbestos is the cause of about 90 percent of all mesothelioma cases. Asbestos is a mineral found in the neighborhood. Asbestos fibers are strong and resistant to heat makes it very useful to be applied to a variety of needs. People who work in environments polluted many asbestos fibers have a greater risk of exposure mesothelioma.

When asbestos split, asbestos dust is formed. If dust is inhaled or swallowed asbestos fibers will then settle in the lungs or in the stomach and can cause irritation that causes mesothelioma.

Some people who over many years exposed to asbestos pollution can not have mesothelioma, while others the opposite. This indicates that other factors may be related, namely the hereditary factors do you have a family history of cancer in some people is a condition that increases the risk.

Risk factors that may increase the risk of mesothelioma such as:
• Exposure to asbestos fiber dust pollution
• Living with someone who works in an environment with asbestos (the asbestos fibers are attached to their clothing or skin)
• Smoking
• SV40 virus is found in many primates
• X-ray radiation
• Family history with mesothelioma

Many people who experienced mesothelioma exposed to asbestos fibers while working at places such as:
• Mine
• Factory worker
• Manufacturing of electronic components
• Construction of rail
• Shipbuilding
• Construction workers
• Mechanics

Prevention :
• Beware if you work in an environment with asbestos
• Follow standard safety regulations
• Do not use objects that contain asbestos in your neighborhood

Artikel-bahasainggris.blogspot.com - Mesothelioma Fact , Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that occurs in the thin tissue that lines most of the internal organs. Asbestos is the cause of about 90 percent of all mesothelioma cases. Asbestos is a mineral found in the neighborhood. Asbestos fibers are strong and resistant to heat makes it very useful to be applied to a variety of needs. People who work in environments polluted many asbestos fibers have a greater risk of exposure mesothelioma.

When asbestos split, asbestos dust is formed. If dust is inhaled or swallowed asbestos fibers will then settle in the lungs or in the stomach and can cause irritation that causes mesothelioma.

Some people who over many years exposed to asbestos pollution can not have mesothelioma, while others the opposite. This indicates that other factors may be related, namely the hereditary factors do you have a family history of cancer in some people is a condition that increases the risk.

Risk factors that may increase the risk of mesothelioma such as:
• Exposure to asbestos fiber dust pollution
• Living with someone who works in an environment with asbestos (the asbestos fibers are attached to their clothing or skin)
• Smoking
• SV40 virus is found in many primates
• X-ray radiation
• Family history with mesothelioma

Many people who experienced mesothelioma exposed to asbestos fibers while working at places such as:
• Mine
• Factory worker
• Manufacturing of electronic components
• Construction of rail
• Shipbuilding
• Construction workers
• Mechanics

Prevention :
• Beware if you work in an environment with asbestos
• Follow standard safety regulations
• Do not use objects that contain asbestos in your neighborhood