May 28, 2014

Khasiat Minyak Zaitun untuk Kulit Sensitif


Penulis : Krismas Wahyu Utami |Editor : Dini |Jumat, 31 Mei 2013


KOMPAS.com - Pemakaian pelembab dianjurkan untuk dilakukan sejak dini, bahkan sebaiknya sudah dilakukan sewaktu kita masih bayi. Pada malam hari, pemakaian pelembab sebelum tidur sangat dianjurkan, karena pada saat itu proses regenerasi kulit yang terjadi dua kali lebih baik dibandingkan pada siang hari.

"Saat kita tidur, regenerasi kulit menjadi semakin baik dan mudah mengalami penguapan. Biasanya body lotion yang dikenakan pada malam hari dirancang khusus dengan menggunakan bahan-bahan yang dibutuhkan untuk regenerasi," jelas dr Sarah Hutapea, SpKK, dokter spesialis kulit, saat media gathering di Hotel Pullman Central Park, Jakarta, Rabu (29/5/2013) lalu.

Akan tetapi, ada sebagian orang yang memiliki kulit sensitif, sehingga tidak dapat menggunakan body lotion pada malam hari. Hal ini tentu akan menyulitkan proses regenerasi kulit pada tubuhnya. Menurut Sarah, kulit sensitif umumnya disebabkan kandungan bahan pada pelembab tidak cocok dengan jenis kulitnya.

"Memang ada orang yang memiliki kulit sensitif, sehingga ia merasa seperti perih atau terbakar saat memakai body lotion. Jika hal itu terjadi, sebaiknya dia mengganti lotion dengan cream, atau menggunakan minyak zaitun," paparnya.

Minyak zaitun mengandung lemak baik seperti yang terdapat pada alpukat, yang melembabkan dan mengenyalkan kulit dengan kombinasi vitamin A dan E-nya, demikian menurut situs The Daily Green. Minyak zaitun mampu meredakan iritasi, kemerahan, rasa kering, atau gangguan lain pada kulit akibat faktor lingkungan. Anda bisa mengaplikasikan minyak zaitun ke kulit dengan kapas, atau tuangkan saja beberapa tetes ke dalam moisturizer untuk meningkatkan efektivitasnya.

Minyak zaitun tidak hanya berkhasiat sebagai pelembab. Bahan ini juga bisa digunakan sebagai pembersih make-up, terutama untuk riasan di sekitar mata. Pembersih make-up yang dibeli di toko kadang-kadang terlalu keras untuk kulit sekitar mata yang lembut dan tipis. Minyak zaitun akan melunturkan maskara hanya dengan menyapukannya saja, tanpa perlu menekan atau menggosoknya terlalu kencang. Basahi kapas dengan minyak zaitun, lalu tempelkan pada area mata yang ingin dibersihkan selama 30 detik.

Polusi udara dan sinar matahari bisa merusak kulit. Vitamin E pada minyak zaitun akan membantu melawan radikal bebas, penuaan pada wajah, dan kerusakan lain yang diakibatkan oleh paparan polusi dan sinar matahari. Aplikasikan langsung minyak zaitun pada kulit yang mengalami penuaan atau kerusakan, untuk membantu mendapatkan penampilan yang muda, dan mengurangi efek radikal bebas pada kulit.

Source: http://female.kompas.com/read/2013/05/31/15562764/Khasiat.Minyak.Zaitun.untuk.Kulit.Sensitif 

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15 Foods That Help Fight Skin Cancer


Discover healthy eats that can reduce your risk of skin cancer in this section of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Skin Cancer and Diet. And the best thing is, the skin cancer fighting foods listed below are not only crammed with skin cancer fighting nutrients, they are also loaded with flavor!

Note: Skin cancer is a serious disease and requires immediate medical attention. The information below and elsewhere on this website has not been reviewed by medical professionals, nor is it intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical or health advice. Always seek the advice of a professional health care provider.

#1:  Carrots
Children have long been encouraged by their mothers to eat their carrots — and for a reason. The health benefits of carrots are wide and varied – thanks to the truckload of nutrients these yummy root veggies offer. Carrots are also an important vegetable to include in your diet if you are worried about developing skin cancer. Because of their high beta-carotene content, carrots are great at protecting the skin against harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Carrots with the deepest, darkest color have the most beta-carotene. When buying carrots, it is advisable to choose organically grown produce whenever possible as conventionally grown carrots typically contain high levels of pesticides and chemicals.

#2:  Turmeric
Turmeric, a spice that gives its yellow color to curries and many other foods, has long been used in traditional Asian medicine to treat a vast range of conditions and diseases. In recent years, also western medicine has started to pay greater attention to this extraordinary root plant of the ginger family, and evidence suggests this Asian spice might be one of the best skin cancer fighting foods there is. Research has shown that turmeric possesses a variety of anti-cancer properties that may make it effective against many types of cancer. It has been shown to successfully induce apoptosis, a process that triggers the self-destruction of cancerous cells, without damaging healthy cells. Turmeric may also be able to prevent nitrosamine formation and inhibit aflatoxin production, both of which have been associated with an increased risk of cancer.

#3:  Green Tea
Green tea is commonly used as a weight loss aid, but the health benefits of green tea are not limited to its fat burning effects. Scientific evidence suggests that green tea may also help prevent many types of cancer, including skin cancer. Catechins, the same compounds that are responsible for green tea's weight loss promoting properties, have been shown to be highly effective at protecting cells against DNA damage caused by free radicals. When buying green tea, choose loose tea leaves instead of tea bags as the release of catechins is better from loose leaves. You may also want to add a bit of lemon juice or other vitamin C rich juice to your tea — scientific evidence suggests that vitamin C can increase the amount of catechins available for the body to absorb.

#4:  Raspberries
Not only are raspberries packed with flavor, they are also loaded with powerful skin cancer fighting compounds. One of the most interesting compounds in raspberries is ellagic acid, a natural anti-carcinogen, anti-mutagen, and an inhibitor of cancer. In some cases, it has also been able to cause apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells. Ellagic acid is found in a number of foods, red raspberries being by far the best source of this miraculous substance (1,500 mcg per gram of dry weight fruit extract). Further, the ellagic acid found in red raspberries retains its potency through heating and freezing. So, regardless of whether you eat your raspberries fresh, frozen or heated, you will reap their skin cancer fighting benefits.

#5:  Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes, one of the oldest vegetables known to man, are one of the most nutritious vegetables and contain plenty of nutrients with skin cancer fighting properties. The pink, orange, and yellow varieties are one of the most concentrated food sources of beta-carotene (the more intense the color, the more beta-carotene), but sweet potatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin C. What's more, they contain unique root proteins which, according to preliminary studies, may have significant antioxidant activity. In addition, sweet potatoes are typically low in pesticides, even the non-organically grown produce.

#6:  Avocados
These creamy, green fruits have long been touted for their contribution to beautiful skin, but they can also contribute to healthy skin. Avocados are brimming with nutrients that are thought to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Together with asparagus, avocados top the list of the best dietary sources of glutathione, an important antioxidant. Avocados are also an excellent source of vitamin E and a good source of vitamin C. As a bonus, avocados are typically low in pesticides.

#7:  Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms, a staple in Chinese cuisine, can make a great addition to your anti-skin cancer diet. They are a great source of selenium, with 1 cup providing more than half of the recommended daily intake for this anti-cancer mineral. Furthermore, shiitake mushrooms are one of the best sources of beta-glucans. According to some human studies, beta-glucans can help fight cancer — including skin cancer — by passing immune cells into the cancerous area and by destroying cancer cells. The anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties of beta-glucans have also been observed in several animal tests. Shiitake mushrooms, which boast a delicious meaty flavor, are well suited for adding a meaty touch to vegetarian dishes.

#8:  Watercress
Watercress, which makes a nice addition to salads and sandwiches, is an anti-cancer food par excellence. Research suggests that eating fresh watercress daily can significantly reduce blood cell DNA damage. DNA damage in blood cells is an indicator of a person's overall cancer risk. Watercress contains a special mustard oil called phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) which has significant cancer fighting powers. But the anti-cancer properties of watercress may also be attributable to its high concentration of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and lutein. One study found that consumption of watercress increased study participants' blood levels of lutein and beta-carotene by 100% and 33%, respectively. Watercress is available in larger supermarkets year round, but you can also grow your own crop at home.

#9: Asparagus
Asparagus is great food for the skin. Research shows that people who include asparagus in their diet have fewer wrinkles than people who do not eat these lovely spears. Asparagus is at the top of the list of foods with the highest concentration of glutathione — a strong antioxidant that has gained the spotlight in recent years. In addition to protecting cells from oxidation, glutathione has been shown to be effective at detoxifying foreign substances including carcinogens and at boosting the immune system by influencing lymphocytes. But not all of asparagus' skin health promoting properties are attributable to glutathione; asparagus is also a good source of beta-carotene and vitamin C.

#10: Kale
When it comes to the best foods for preventing skin cancer, it is difficult to beat the superfood kale. This relatively unknown member of the cabbage family is a superhero vegetable cram-full of skin cancer preventing nutrients, including vitamin C and beta-carotene (kale contains 10 times the beta-carotene of broccoli). As a result of its high content of vitamin C and beta-carotene as well as a number of other antioxidant phytonutrients, kale is at the top of the list of vegetables with the highest ORAC rating ORAC, or Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, is a measure of the total antioxidant power of foods. Kale can be eaten raw, for example in salads. The hearty green leaves of kale can also be transformed into a savory side dish by sautéing them and adding onions, garlic and a drizzle of olive oil.

#11: Salmon
Salmon is a great food for anyone worried about getting a skin cancer. It provides an excellent source of omega 3-fatty acids — a type of fatty acids that are often in short supply in Western diets. Research suggests that these essential fatty acids can help protect the skin from UV damage. In addition to omega-3's, salmon contains another interesting nutrient: astaxanthin. Astaxanthin, a carotenoid that gives salmon its pink color, is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to scavenge free radicals created by skin exposed to ultraviolet rays. To get the most astaxanthin, opt for wild salmon. Astaxanthin levels are much higher in wild salmon (particularly in sockeye salmon) than in farmed salmon. Further, wild salmon contains only low levels of PCBs, harmful chemicals that are often found in high quantities in farmed salmon. That said, moderation should be the key also in the consumption of wild salmon. Too frequent or too high a consumption of salmon and other fish may predispose you to an excessive exposure to certain toxins — such as mercury and pesticides — contained in fish. The FDA recommends consuming fish twice a week, but not more often. Pregnant women and women who are trying to get pregnant should take this advice particularly seriously because the toxins in fish can impair the neurological development of the fetus.

#12: Horseradish
Horseradish can add a nice kick to scrambled eggs, salads, and vegetable dishes, but its benefits are not purely culinary. Horseradish is loaded with glucosinolates, compounds that have been shown to boost the liver's ability to eliminate carcinogens that could cause skin cancer. In addition, research indicates that glucosinolates may also help suppress the growth of cancerous tumors. Many cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts, contain glucosinolates, but the amounts found in horseradish are much higher (according to some studies, horseradish may contain up to 10 times more glucosinolates than broccoli).

#13: Broccoli
Broccoli is well known for its strong anti-cancer properties.
The nutritional value of broccoli makes this brassica vegetable one of the best foods you can eat if you want to turbo-charge your anti-skin cancer diet. Broccoli contains some extraordinary compounds that have been shown to eliminate carcinogenic toxins, reduce DNA mutation, induce apoptosis in cancer cells, help prevent the development of benign tumors into malignant tumors, and help prevent the spread of cancer from one organ to another. Broccoli sprouts, which are available at many health food stores, are a particularly rich source of cancer-fighting compounds, but also broccoli florets provide significant amounts. To maximize the benefits of broccoli, eat it raw or slightly steamed. Consumption of raw, crushed broccoli has been shown to result in faster and better absorption of the cancer-fighting compounds in broccoli. Cooking can destroy up to 90% of sulforaphane — the key anti-cancer substance in broccoli.

#14: Fish Eggs
A little goes a long way when it comes to fish eggs. Fish eggs are one of the best natural sources of DHA and EPA which are types of omega-3 fatty acids. Ounce for ounce, fish eggs contain even more omega-3's than the fattiest fish. A study, which analyzed the roe of fifteen marine animals, found that the roe of lumpsucker, hake, and salmon were the richest in terms of omega-3 fatty acids.

#15: Cherries
Cherries are naturally rich in perillyl alcohol (POH), a compound that has been found to be effective at destroying cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. When buying cherries, it is wise to choose organically grown fruit whenever possible as conventionally grown cherries often contain high levels of pesticides and other chemical compounds.

Source: http://www.healwithfood.org/skincancer/foods2.php#ixzz32JZZU9Wh
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May 21, 2014

Cegah Kanker Kulit? Konsumsi Makanan Ini


Oleh MeetDoctor.com | Yahoo SHE – Rab, 16 Apr 2014


Global warming tengah terjadi dan menyebabkan lapisan ozon yang semakin menipis sehingga menyebabkan sinar ultraviolet (UV) dari matahari lebih mudah menembus bumi. Akibatnya, kulit yang langsung terkena paparan sinar UV berisiko terkena kanker kulit.

Kanker kulit sendiri adalah pertumbuhan sel-sel kulit yang tidak normal, terutama pada kulit yang sering terpapar sinar UV, misalnya kulit kepala, wajah, bibir,, telinga, leher, dada, tangan dan kaki. Pada beberapa bagian tersebut biasanya akan menimbulkan benjolan mengkilat seperti bekas luka, kulit bersisik, dan kemerahan. Tidak hanya itu, tahi lalat juga dapat berubah bentuk dan ukuran, serta berdarah.

Nah, untuk mengurangi risiko tersebut Anda dapat mulai dengan merawat kesehatan kulit, terutama bagi Anda yang bekerja di luar ruangan. Banyak cara yang bisa Anda lakukan, salah satunya dengan mengonsumsi makanan pencegah kanker kulit. Seperti:

1.    Ikan salmon
Selain rasanya yang enak dan disukai oleh hampir semua orang, ikan salmon merupakan makanan yang kaya akan omega-3. Nah, perlu Anda ketahui, omega-3 yang terkandung dalam ikan salmon berfungsi untuk menangkal peradangan dan mengatasi efek buruk cahaya matahari pada kulit. Selain itu, protein dan selenium yang terkandung pada ikan salmon juga dapat membantu kulit dalam menyembuhkan luka pada kulit.

2.    Kunyit
Selama ini, kunyit memang dikenal sebagai rempah-rempah yang dipakai untuk bumbu masakan. Namun, kunyit juga bermanfaat untuk mencegah kanker kulit. Hal ini dikarenakan kunyit mengandung sumber utama kurkumin yang merupakan senyawa aktif polifenol yang dapat melawan perkembangan kanker kulit. Kurkumin pada kunyit juga dapat mengurangi peradangan dan bekerja sebagai antioksidan yang dapat memperbaiki kerusakan kulit.

3.    Teh hijau
Selain berfungsi untuk menurunkan berat badan, teh hijau juga mempunyai antioksidan polifenol yang dapat memberikan perlindungan dari sinar matahari yang bisa merusak kulit. Selain itu antioksidan dalam teh hijau juga dapat mencegah kerusakan dan memperbaiki DNA, serta menjaga tubuh terhindar dari dehidrasi.

4.    Tomat
Salah satu buah yang banyak mengandung lycopene adalah tomat yang berfungsi membantu mencegah kanker kulit. Selain itu, tomat juga dapat mengobati kulit yang terbakar sinar matahari. Dan, sebuah penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa partisipan yang makan tomat selama 10 minggu memiliki risiko terbakar matahari 40 persen lebih rendah dari yang tidak atau kurang makan tomat.

Beberapa jenis makanan di atas dapat membantu Anda mencegah terjadinya kanker kulit. Namun, Anda pun harus tetap menerapkan pola hidup sehat dan berolahraga secara teratur supaya terhindar dari berbagai penyakit.

Source: https://id.she.yahoo.com/cegah-kanker-kulit--konsumsi-makanan-ini-112525968.html

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A Cancer Treatment in Your Medicine Cabinet?


By MICHELLE HOLMES and WENDY CHEN |MAY 19, 2014

WE believe that it might be possible to treat breast cancer — the leading cause of female cancer death — with a drug that can already be found in nearly every medicine cabinet in the world: Aspirin.

In 2010, we published an observational study in The Journal of Clinical Oncology showing that women with breast cancer who took aspirin at least once a week for various reasons were 50 percent less likely to die of breast cancer. In 2012, British researchers, by combining results from clinical trials that looked at using aspirin to prevent heart disease, found that aspirin was also associated with a significantly lower risk of breast cancer death.

And yet, until now, there have been no randomized trials (the gold standard of research) of aspirin use among women with breast cancer.

It’s not hard to see why: Clinical trials are typically conducted on drugs developed by labs seeking huge profits. No one stands to make money off aspirin, which has been a generic drug since the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, and which costs less than $6 for a year’s supply.

Thankfully, the first randomized clinical trial is now going on in Britain, made possible by funding from a nonprofit group, Cancer Research UK. But the British study is looking at four cancers, and won’t be done until 2025. If we in the United States had funding to do a similar trial, we could combine our data and get answers much faster. If the United States is to maintain its role as the global leader in biomedical research, it must fund its own trial of aspirin in breast cancer.

Aspirin was originally derived from willow bark, which has been used as a painkiller since the time of Hippocrates. We don’t know exactly why it appears to work in fighting cancer. Aspirin reduces inflammation, and that may play a role in inhibiting the growth of tumors — perhaps by slowing the development of new blood vessels that nourish them, or by fighting old cells that keep growing when they should be dying off. It may also inhibit estrogen production, and we know that estrogen fuels the growth of most (but not all) breast cancers.

If we could prove that aspirin was an effective treatment in a clinical trial, it would have major implications, especially for low-income patients. Modern hormonal treatments, used after surgery to try to prevent cancer from recurring, last a standard five years and can cost between $1,200 and $2,300 a year. But not everyone who needs them is actually taking them. Higher co-pays reduce the number of women who fill their prescriptions, according to a 2011 study.

And that is just in the United States. Africa, Asia and Central and South America already account for more than 60 percent of the world’s cancer cases and about 70 percent of cancer deaths, according to the World Health Organization. The majority of the impact of the disease will be felt in those areas in the coming decades. Aspirin’s minimal cost would make it available in every country on earth, and for millions of women it could mean the difference between some treatment and none.

It may also offer an alternative treatment to women who cannot tolerate widely used cancer drugs because of debilitating side effects. For example, Columbia University researchers found that half of breast cancer patients taking hormonal treatments (specifically, tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors) were unable to take the drugs for the recommended five years. A survey by the advocacy group Breast Cancer Action found that the predominant reason was joint pain. The most serious possible side effects of taking aspirin are gastrointestinal bleeding and stroke, but they are rare.

If aspirin truly works, we estimate that we could save 10,000 lives per year in the United States, and 75,000 in the developing world.

It won’t take much to find out. A randomized study of approximately 3,000 women with Stage 2 and 3 breast cancer, lasting five years, would cost around $10 million. (We wouldn’t study women with Stage 1 disease because they have such a high survival rate already, nor women with Stage 4 cancer, because there is not enough evidence that aspirin would help when the disease has advanced that far.)

Although $10 million is a relatively small amount for a large pharmaceutical company, it is too big for most federal grant mechanisms and nonprofit foundations. Our repeated attempts since 2010 to seek funding through federal grant mechanisms have been rejected.

Yet even as government funding for research is slashed, the government is still willing to test new cancer drugs pushed by pharmaceutical companies, despite very high failure rates for those drugs. Federal grant review panels have no direct financial interest in the studies they approve for funding, but inevitably they are seduced by the more novel treatments — the scientific equivalent of the latest smartphone. And generic drugs, particularly ones as old and familiar as aspirin, just aren’t sexy.

There’s a saying attributed to Hippocrates that extreme remedies are appropriate for extreme diseases. But in the case of breast cancer, the most simple of drugs may be the next great weapon.

Michelle Holmes and Wendy Chen are physicians and faculty members at Harvard Medical School.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/20/opinion/a-cancer-treatment-in-your-medicine-cabinet.html?contentCollection=opinion&action=click&module=NextInCollection&region=Footer&pgtype=article

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May 13, 2014

5 Key Nutrients Women Need As They Age


Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor   |   August 24, 2012 02:23pm ET

As women age, their risk of developing health problems such as heart disease and stroke increases, especially after menopause. "Women have a limited amount of estrogen once they go through menopause," said Dr. Nereida Correa, a gynecologist at Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. "Once they’re estrogen-deficient, they’re at risk for heart disease."

Heart disease, which could include having a heart attack or heart failure, is the leading cause of death among women, and stroke is the third leading cause of death, according to government statistics.

Here are five nutrients that may help protect women from heart disease, as well as lower the risk of other chronic conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes, breast cancer and high blood pressure.

1. Vitamin D
Women who don’t get enough vitamin D could develop brittle bones, or even worse, osteoporosis. A study published in July in the New England Journal of Medicine found taking high doses (800 international units) of vitamin D daily could reduce the risk of hip fractures in older women by 30 percent.

There are three ways of getting vitamin D: from the skin, from your diet and from vitamin supplements.

Unfortunately, as the skin ages, it has less ability to produce vitamin D in response to sun exposure. But women can boost their vitamin D intake by consuming four 8-ounce servings of low-fat dairy products every day. That would be equal to three glasses of either 1 percent or skim milk.

"Women don’t drink a lot of milk," Correa said. She recommend women take a multivitamin, eat low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese, and try hard cheese, vitamin D-fortified orange juice or legumes as part of a daily diet. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which helps keep aging bones strong.

2. Calcium
Calcium helps the body make new bone cells, and "as women approach menopause, the ability to make new bone cells decreases," Correa said. Drinking milk does not provide enough calcium to make up the difference, she said.

Correa recommended that in addition to eating calcium-rich dairy foods, older women should take 600 milligram calcium supplements twice a day. The two main forms of calcium in supplements are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate is inexpensive, but is absorbed best when taken with food, according to the National Institutes of Health. While calcium citrate is more expensive, it can be absorbed on an empty stomach.

Besides dairy products, calcium can also be found in tofu, cereals, soy and rice beverages, vegetables such as kale, broccoli and Chinese cabbage, and fish with soft bones such as sardines and salmon.

3. Omega-3 fatty acids
Eating a higher amount of fish and omega-3 fatty acids is linked with a lower risk of heart disease among women, according to a 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 

Omega-3 fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fat. This healthy fat may also help slow down the growth of plaque buildup in the arteries and lowers blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. "Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids canincrease the good cholesterol, and decrease the bad one," Correa said.

Several studies have found that fish oil supplements — about 1 to 4 grams per day — reduced triglyceride levels by 20 to 50 percent. The AHA recommends eating fish — particularly fatty fish like salmon, tilapia or codfish — at least twice a week.

Olive oil, which contains monounsaturated fatty acids, has also shown health benefits.

4. Vitamin B12
Postmenopausal women who lack certain nutrients in their diets, including vitamin B12, have an increased risk of becoming anemic, according to a recent study.

Researchers looked at nearly 73,000 postmenopausal women who participated in the nine-year Women's Health Initiative study. Among the women in the study, 5.5 percent were anemic. The researchers found that women with anemia tend to consume less protein, folate (also called vitamin B9), iron, vitamin C and vitamin B12.

Low levels of vitamin B12 tend to occur in women as they age. Older adults may not have enough hydrochloric acid in their stomach to absorb the vitamin. Women who don’t get enough of B12 can experience fatigue, weight loss, poor memory, dementia and depression. Although B12 has been suggested as a way to treat memory loss, boost mood and increase energy and concentration, there isn’t enough evidence to show that it improves these conditions.

The recommended daily amount of B12 is 2.4 micrograms daily for adults, and the vitamin can be found in foods such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk and fortified breakfast cereals. For women who are vegetarians or vegans, a supplement is often necessary. Correa said she recommends B12 injections, because they are the best way promote the body's absorption of the vitamin.

5. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Although folic acid is perhaps best known as a vital nutrient for women to get during pregnancy, it’s also necessary for older women.

"Folic acid is cardio-protective, so it helps build new tissue," Correa said. "It’s helpful all around." Folic acid, or folate, is a B-complex vitamin the body needs to create red blood cells. Signs of low folic acid levels include anemia, weight loss, weakness, headaches and high levels of homocysteine in the blood, a risk factor for heart disease.

In fact, women who consume more folic acid have a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a 2005 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers looked at nearly 94,000 women between ages 27 and 44, and about 62,000 women between ages 43 and 70 with no history of hypertension. The data were collected during the Nurses' Health Study.

The researchers compared women who consumed at least 1,000 micrograms of folic acid daily with those who consumed less than 200 micrograms daily.

They found that 12,347 of the older women had high blood pressure, and that those consuming the higher amount of folic acid were about 18 percent less likely to have the condition. In other words, there were about six fewer cases of hypertension per 1,000 women yearly among those consuming 1,000 micrograms of folic acid.

This doesn’t mean women should take 1,000 micrograms a day of folic acid, but they should try to take the recommended daily allowance of 400 micrograms, the researchers said.

Folic acid can be found in leafy green vegetables, citrus, squash, berries, nuts and olive oil.

Source: http://www.livescience.com/36625-key-nutrients-women-health.html

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8 Penyakit Ini Picu Kerontokan Rambut


Mona Indriyani, Marlina Irdayanti | Senin, 2 September 2013

VIVAlife - Rambut indah menjadi salah satu aset penunjang penampilan. Tak heran jika banyak wanita rela menghabiskan banyak biaya untuk berbagi perawatan demi mendapatkan rambut indah. Namun faktanya, setiap orang kehilangan rambutnya sekitar 50 hingga 100 helai setiap hari.
Rambut rontok bisa disebabkan banyak hal, mulai dari gizi yang tidak tepat, polusi, produk kosmetik yang berlebihan, atau perawatan rambut yang tidak tepat.

Tidak hanya itu, kondisi medis seseorang juga dapat menyebabkan kerontokan rambut. Seperti saat kehamilan, anemia atau gangguan tiroid. Rambut rontok juga dapat disebabkan stres, trauma fisik, kehilangan berat badan, hingga terlalu banyak mengkonsumsi vitamin A. Seperti dilansir Boldsky, berikut penyakit yang menyebabkan kerontokan rambut.

Tiroid
Fungsi kelenjar tiroid untuk mengatur kadar hormon dalam tubuh Anda. Namun jika kelenjar tiroid tidak bekerja dengan baik, maka dapat menyebabkan rambut rontok. Kerusakan pada kelenjar tiroid menjadi salah satu penyebab medis yang paling umum, yang menyebabkan rambut rontok.

Alopecia Areata
Ini merupakan penyakit yang terjadi ketika sistem kekebalan tubuh menyerang folikel rambut. Penyakit ini menyebabkan bercak pada kulit kepala di bagian rambut yang rontok, dan bagian tubuh lainnya. Biasanya orang yang menderita alopecia areata, terlihat sangat sehat. Anda harus berkonsultasi dengan dokter untuk mengetahui penyakit ini.

Telogen Effluvium
Penyakit ini merupakan jenis kerontokan rambut yang terjadi setelah operasi besar, kehamilan atau peristiwa yang menyebabkan stres. Gejalanya adalah rambut rontok yang berlebihan, hingga Anda bisa menggenggam rambut rontok. Anda bisa mengobati penyakit ini dengan dermatologis.

Infeksi Kulit Kepala
Infeksi seperti kurap, dapat menyerang rambut dan kulit kepala Anda. Jika hal itu terjadi, maka dapat menyebabkan kerontokan yang berlebih. Namun biasanya, rambut Anda akan tumbuh kembali setelah infeksi diobati secara medis.

Gangguan kulit
Ada beberapa penyakit kulit yang dapat menyebabkan jaringan parut. Contohnya adalah lichen planus dan beberapa jenis lupus. Gangguan kulit ini dapat mengakibatkan rambut rontok secara permanen di bagian bekas luka.

Cicatrical Alopecia
Penyakit ini biasanya tidak mudah diketahui pada orang yang terlihat sangat sehat. Biasanya Cicatrical Alopecia menghancurkan folikel rambut seseorang, melalui jaringan parut. Sehingga rambut tidak tumbuh kembali.

Perawatan Kanker
Banyak orang berpikir bahwa kanker, menyebabkan kerontokan. Namun sebenarnya, bukan penyakit kanker yang menyebabkan kerontokan pada rambut. Melainkan jenis pengobatannya, salah satunya adalah terapi radiasi dan kemoterapi.

Trikotilomania
Penyakit ini merupakan gangguan medis yang menyebabkan orang terus mencabut rambut mereka sendiri. Mereka seringkali merasa memiliki dorongan secara konstan untuk mencabut rambut pada kulit kepala mereka. Beberapa orang yang menderita penyakit ini mengatakan mereka merasa memiliki dorongan untuk menarik rambut di beberapa bagian tubuh mereka. Seperti bulu mata, bulu hidung, alis dan rambut di kepala. (umi)

Source: http://life.viva.co.id/news/read/440906-8-penyakit-ini-picu-kerontokan-rambut

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May 7, 2014

10 Foods With Hidden Sweet Spots


Elle Penner  |Posted: 04/30/2014 8:20 am EDT

When it comes to sugar, cupcakes and cookies are obvious diet derailers. The real saboteurs of healthy eating however are sneaky sources of the sweet stuff, which in a day of meals and snacks can add up to serious trouble -- especially if you're among the 25.8 million Americans who suffer from diabetes. To address the epidemic, uncover 10 foods with added sugar that may surprise you.

1. Fast-food chicken sandwich
I've seen a lot of sneaky sources of sugar, but I was shocked to discover that many of the fried chicken sandwiches offered at popular fast food joints can contain up to 16 grams of the sweet stuff -- that's 4 teaspoons of sugar per sandwich!

2. Packaged bread
Think you're doing yourself a favor by buying a loaf of honey wheat? Think again. Bread manufacturers add sugar to retain moisture, add softness and lend a mild sweetness to their breads. If you're having trouble finding a loaf without added sugar, keep in mind that ingredients are listed by weight. The farther down sugar appears on the ingredients list, the less a slice will contain.

3. Coleslaw
A few varieties of the store-bought coleslaw that I found in my grocery store contain up to 3.5 teaspoons of sugar per 1 cup serving. The easiest way to avoid sugar in your slaw is to make the popular cabbage dish at home and leave the white stuff out -- some recipes for call for sugar, others don't. Still, if you're short on time, and the only option on the shelf contains sugar, mix in some additional shredded cabbage and low-fat Greek yogurt to cut the sugar and fat without losing the creaminess.

4. Tomato sauce
They may not taste overly sweet, but many jarred tomato and sauces are loaded with sugar. Look at the ingredient lists on some of those jars and you might even notice corn syrup in your sauce. The worst offenders I've found have 15 grams (nearly 4 teaspoons!) of sugar per half-cup serving. When buying pasta sauce, look for varieties with no added sugar or ones that contain less than 7 grams per serving. Fresh is always best, so if you have ripe tomatoes on hand, roast them in the oven to bring out their natural sweetness. Then blend them with a little water and sautéed garlic to make a delicious homemade sauce.

5. Instant oatmeal
Aside from the oats, sugar is the second most common ingredient in many of those flavored packets of instant oats. Some contain up to 18 grams of the sweetener -- more than 4 teaspoons. It's better to buy plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit or a dollop of honey or maple syrup for a hint of sweetness.

6. Vinaigrette dressing
We typically think of vinaigrette as a lighter, healthier alternative to high-fat creamy dressings -- but salad eaters beware! The average raspberry or strawberry vinaigrette rarely contains any real fruit and almost always contains added sugar. Scan the ingredient list and you might even notice the one in your fridge is made entirely of vinegar, sugar and oil. In fact, nearly half of that 2-tablespoon suggested serving could be added sugar. "Light" and "reduced-fat" dressings also typically contain sugar, which is added to in place of the removed fat to enhance flavor. When you're dining out, ask for oil and vinegar instead of a pre-mixed salad topper. At home, make your own by blending fresh or frozen berries with olive oil, lemon juice and a drizzle of honey.

7. Greek yogurt
Though higher in protein than traditional yogurts, one small container of the flavored stuff can contain upwards of 3 teaspoons of added sugar -- that's after accounting for the natural sugar, also known as lactose, found in all dairy products. To cut down on added sugars, avoid Greek yogurt with, what I like to call, "fruit goop." Buy plain Greek yogurt and serve it with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey instead.

8. Frozen pizza
Take a peek at the label of your average frozen pizza and you'll most likely see sugar, corn syrup, or corn syrup solids appear at least twice in the ingredients list. The sweet stuff can be hidden in the crust, added to the sauce, and, in some cases, slipped into the processed meat toppings. Some brands have 6 grams (or 1.5 teaspoons) of sugar per serving -- a very small serving, at that. If you have the time, homemade pizza will almost always contain less sugar than the frozen kind. When you're in a hurry, there are brands of frozen pizza out there that don't add sugar -- or trans fats! -- to their crust. If the front of the box doesn't call out, "No Added Sugar," choose the pie with the fewest mentions of sugar or corn syrup in the list of ingredients.

9. Vitamin-enhanced water
You might think you're sipping something healthy, but those vitamins are swirling in sugar. One 20-ounce bottle of vitamin-enhanced water has about 32 grams (or 4 teaspoons) of added sugar -- about as much as you'll find in popular sports drinks, and nearly the same amount as a 12-ounce can of cola. I've even noticed those vitamin C-boosting packets that can be added to plain water or smoothies contain about a teaspoon of sugar per packet -- yikes.

10. Non-dairy milks
Alternatives to moo-juice, including soy, rice and almond milk, are popular among health enthusiasts these days -- but beware, the flavored varieties are generally sweetened with sugar. Compared to the lactose in dairy products, which has a relatively low glycemic index, most flavored, non-dairy milks are chock-full of either cane juice or evaporated cane juice (aka added sugar), and can cause major spikes in blood sugar. Opt for plain, unflavored varieties instead.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elle-penner/diet-and-nutrition_b_5193611.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living

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7 Kebiasaan yang Bisa Merusak Rambut


Oleh Puteri Fatia | Yahoo She – Kam, 1 Mar 2012 12:41 WIB


Karena ingin tampil sempurna, orang tak segan menggunakan produk kimia bagi rambut. Padahal, beberapa perawatan dan cara penataan rambut yang salah lambat-laun justru akan memberi hasil yang buruk.

1. Terlalu sering mengikat rambut
Menguncir rambut memang cara praktis membuat rambut rapi. Tapi sadarkah Anda, kegiatan itu bisa membuat rambut serta kulit kepala tegang dan stres? Jika demikian, salah satu masalah yang sering muncul adalah sakit kepala dan rambut rontok.

Sebaiknya jangan terlalu ketat mengikat rambut agar rambut bisa tetap bernapas. Selain itu usahakan untuk selalu mengganti titik ikatan rambut agar tidak terjadi tekanan terus menerus pada titik yang sama.

Jangan menguncir rambut seharian agar rambut bisa beristirahat dan kulit kepala tidak terlalu tegang. Jika memungkinkan, variasikan penataan rambut Anda agar tidak membuat rambut rapuh karena terus diikat. Sesekali biarkan rambut tergerai dan gunakan penjepit rambut untuk membantu merapikan.

2. Menyiksa rambut dengan hair dryer
Mengeringkan rambut pun ada aturannya. Jangan mengeringkan rambut dengan hair dryer dalam keadaan sangat basah ketika baru selesai keramas. Ini akan membuat rambut semakin rapuh dan mudah patah. Sebaiknya, keringkan dulu rambut dengan handuk hingga lembap dan tidak basah menetes. Gunakan hair dryer pada suhu sedang dan jangan terlalu panas.

Demi rambut yang sehat tak ada salahnya berinvestasi membeli alat pengering rambut berkualitas baik yang suhunya bisa disesuaikan. Beberapa pengering rambut juga menyediakan fitur angin dingin untuk mengeringkan rambut. Pilihan ini bisa menjadi alternatif variasi saat mengeringkan rambut agar rambut tetap sehat. Sebaiknya maksimal waktu mengeringkan rambut dengan panas hairdryer tidak lebih dari 20 menit.

3. Mengubah tekstur rambut
Rambut keriting atau lurus bisa sama bagusnya sepanjang ditata dengan tepat. Tak perlu memaksakan diri mengubah tekstur rambut dengan berbagai perawatan yang bisa merusak. Kenali jenis dan tekstur rambut Anda dengan baik. Rambut yang tipis dan mudah patah sebaiknya tidak banyak dibebani dengan perawatan bahan kimia yang bisa membuatnya semakin rusak.

Menggunakan alat pencatok setiap hari juga berpotensi membuat rambut rapuh dan rontok. Pada rambut yang rapuh dan sensitif, proses pengembalian kondisi rambut yang rusak bisa memakan waktu yang lama. Jika Anda tetap memutuskan untuk mengubah tekstur rambut, pastikan Anda selalu menggunakan perawatan rambut secara berkala.

Sebaiknya istirahatkan rambut beberapa saat sebelum mulai meluruskan atau mengeriting rambut lagi.

4. Terlalu sering mencuci rambut
Karena terasa berminyak, banyak orang memiliki kebiasaan mencuci rambut setiap hati. Mencuci rambut dengan shampo setiap hari bisa menghilangkan minyak alami yang justru dibutuhkan. Mencuci rambut terlalu sering justru memicu kulit kepala untuk terus memproduksi minyak untuk mengganti minyak yang hilang karena shampo.

Minyak alami yang diproduksi dari kulit kepala tersebut seharusnya mencapai ujung rambut untuk membuat rambut terlihat sehat. Jika memungkinkan, keramas cukup 2-3 hari sekali untuk membiarkan minyak alami menjalankan fungsinya pada rambut. Basuh dengan air bersih tanpa shampo jika memerlukan kesegaran pada kulit kepala setiap hari.

5. Menggunakan sisir yang salah
Menggunakan sisir yang salah juga bisa merusak rambut. Sisir yang tidak tepat bisa membuat rambut sulit saat disisir dan menyebabkan rambut patah. Semakin panjang rambut, pilih sisir yang semakin besar agar mudah saat merapihkan rambut.

6. Melupakan perawatan rambut
Selain itu, jika rambut Anda diwarnai, berketombe, atau rontok, sebaiknya segera cari perawatan yang tepat. Membiarkan rambut dengan kondisi tersebut semakin lama akan membuat masalah rambut semakin sulit diobati. Gunakan shampo atau produk perawatan rambut yang sesuai dengan masalah Anda. Jika masalah tersebut tetap terjadi, konsultasikan dengan penata rambut atau dokter kulit untuk menemukan solusi dari masalah tersebut.

7. Banyak bahan kimia
Untuk menjaga kesehatan rambut, usahakan sering biarkan rambut dalam keadaan alami. Jangan terlalu sering membebani rambut dengan berbagai produk penataan seperti gel, wax, atau hairspray. Sering menggunakan produk tersebut akan membuat rambut lengket dan mudah berketombe jika tidak dibersihkan dengan baik.

Source: http://id.she.yahoo.com/7-kebiasaan-yang-bisa-merusak-rambut.html

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May 6, 2014

Sleep Helps Your Brain Flush Out Vital Toxins - One More Reason To Get A Good Night's Rest


PA/The Huffington Post UK 


A decent night's sleep isn't just good for banishing eyebags - new research has revealed that it quite literally cleans your brain. The findings show that the brain flushes out toxic material, and suggest a new biological purpose for sleep and indicate that waste disposal may underlie its restorative properties.

There could also be far reaching implications for understanding and treating diseases such as Alzheimer's. The scientists also found that during sleep the brain's cells reduce in size to allow waste to be removed more effectively. The purpose of sleep has vexed both philosophers and scientists since ancient Greek times.

From an evolutionary perspective, sleep is a puzzle. Virtually every animal species, from fruit flies to whales and humans needs some form of sleep. Yet being asleep has significant drawbacks, such as leaving an animal at the mercy of predators, and using up valuable time that could be better spent foraging or looking for mates.

Recent research has shown that sleep can help the brain store and consolidate memories, but these benefits are not thought to outweigh its disadvantages. This has led scientists to suspect that sleep must have a more essential biological function. The new findings hinge on the discovery last year of a previously unknown waste disposal system unique to the brain.

In other parts of the body, the lymphatic system gets rid of cellular waste. But this mechanism does not extend to the brain, which is a closed "fortress" protected by a complex system of molecular gateways called the Blood Brain Barrier. Mouse studies revealed how the brain's glymphatic waste disposal system works, by pumping cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) through brain tissue and flushing toxins into the blood circulation and liver.

Scientists speculated that the cleaning process may not be compatible with functions the brain must perform while awake and actively processing information. This was confirmed by experiments in mice which showed that the glymphatic system was almost 10 times more active during sleep. The studies also showed that the sleeping brain cleared away significantly more amyloid-beta - a toxic protein linked to Alzheimer's - than the wakeful brain.

"The brain only has limited energy at its disposal and it appears that it must choose between two different functional states - awake and aware or asleep and cleaning up," said Dr Nedergaard. "You can think of it like having a house party. You can either entertain the guests or clean up the house, but you can't really do both at the same time."

Another startling discovery was that cells in the brain shrink by 60% during sleep. The contraction creates more space between the cells and allows CSF to wash more freely through brain tissue. When we are awake, the brain's cells are closer together, restricting the flow of CSF.

The hormone noradrenaline was also found to be less active during sleep. Normally the hormone is released in bursts when the brain needs to become more alert, typically in response to fear. Noradrenaline may serve as a "master regulator" controlling the contraction and expansion of brain cells during sleep-wake cycles, the scientists believe.

"These findings have significant implications for treating 'dirty brain' disease like Alzheimer's," said Dr Nedergaard. "Understanding precisely how and when the brain activates the glymphatic system and clears waste is a critical first step in efforts to potentially modulate this system and make it work more efficiently."

Dr Simon Ridley, from the charity Alzheimer's Research UK, said: "We all know that a bad night's sleep can affect our memory and thinking skills in the short term, and this early stage research suggests that sleep may be crucial for clearing potentially harmful material from the brain.

"It would be important to determine whether continued problems with sleep may have long-term effects on the brain's ability to clear away excess proteins. Much more research would be needed to confirm whether a breakdown of the brain's waste clearance is to blame for diseases like Alzheimer's."

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