Beware, Stress Can Trigger Psoriasis

ON an episode of "Keeping Up With The Kardashian" Kim Kardashian was diagnosed psoriasis is inherited by the mother, Kris Jenner.Although the sound was a stranger, it is estimated approximately 2-3 percent of the Indonesian people suffering from psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease due to immune disorders (autoimmune), in which there is thickening of the skin in several places on the body and dead skin cells are produced in excess. Although the exact cause is unknown, psoriasis is known easily relapse and difficult to cure.

"The appearance of psoriasis begins with a rash of itchy red skin looks scaly and thick. Triggers of psoriasis can vary from stress, skin infections, hormonal, and drug allergies. Although not contagious, psoriasis can reduce quality of life," said Dr. Danang T Soebaryo SpKK as Chairman of Indonesian Psoriasis Care Foundation (YPPI) at the Ritz-Carlton, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, Thursday (08/11/2011).

Added Dr. Danang, some cases of psoriasis started itching on the scalp and then gradually spread throughout the body.

"At the beginning feels like itching due to dandruff. Dandruff we know its form like tiny scales, which is nice when scratched. But be wary if dandruff was big and wide when taken from the scalp, the possibility that characterize psoriasis. Consult your doctor immediately if you find such symptoms, "he added.

In addition, he said, dietary factors also influence the onset of psoriasis. Patients are advised to consume more fish. "Anyone can be risky, because the cause is unknown. Food take effect, which is why I advised to avoid organ meats, fried foods, durian, instant foods, and fruit acids. But are advised to consume more omega-3 good for reducing the scales on the skin , "said Helen Bernadetha Diamond, Founder YPPI who has suffered from psoriasis since 10 then.

Paprika & Cinnamon to Reduce Cholesterol

FOODS that contain cholesterol are generally taste good. But make no mistake, fatty foods that contain cholesterol bad for health. To avoid the bad cholesterol but can still snack foods, fatty foods, you should add spices like turmeric and cinnamon. "Eating fatty foods too often will make the levels of triglycerides (bad cholesterol) become too much so that the risk of heart disease increases. We found that by adding spices in a high-fat diet can reduce triglycerides approximately 30 percent compared to the same food but without the spice, "said Sheila West, Penn State University researcher was quoted as saying Dailymail, Saturday (13/08/2011). To prove this, West and his team provide food for 2 days to 6 men aged 30-65 years who are obese but healthy. Researchers then add 2 tablespoons of culinary herbs in foods that are going to study. In another group of food was added spices. 

 

After that the blood of the participants were taken every 30 minutes for three hours. "In our spicy foods using rosemary, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, cloves, garlic powder and paprika. We chose these spices because they have antioxidant activity strong, "said Ann Skulas-Ray, one of peneliti.Ketika snack foods that have antioxidant spice mixture, obtained results of antioxidant activity in blood increased by 13 percent and decreased insulin response persen.West approximately 20 states, many scientists think that oxidative stress contributes to heart disease, arthritis and diabetes.But antioxidants such as spices essential to reduce oxidative stress, thereby reducing the risk of advanced disease kronis. 

 

More West revealed, a dose of spice that is used is equivalent to the antioxidants contained in 5 ounces of red wine or 1.4 ounces of chocolate-Ray hitam.Skulas ensure , that adding two tablespoons of spices in foods will not make people sick stomach. "They enjoy the food and do not have digestive problems. But the participants were told beforehand that they would eat foods that are seasoned and they are willing to do it," tutupnya. 

 

Penelitian is published in the latest issue of the Journal of Nutrition and supported by the McCormick Science Institute and the National Institutes of Health in the United States. The study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Nutrition and supported by the McCormick Science Institute and the National Institutes of Health in the United States.

5 Ways Caffeine Free

YOUR including those who like to consume caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea or other energy drinks? If so, now is the time to reduce the bad effects of opium different drinks so as not to endanger the health. To suppress sleepiness, reduce boredom, boost morale, and increase alertness, caffeine is indeed reliable. However, the current functions of caffeine is often misused, even consumed in excess. Though caffeine is a chemical that has powerful effects in some systems of the body.

Opium is like a caffeine addiction and drug alhokol. There are side effects that make users so hard to break. In fact, many researchers believe that caffeine addiction become an epidemic that affects public health in the world. On average more than 120,000 tons of caffeine consumed by people worldwide each year. Well, if you want to be free from interference, Healthmeup give way.

Switch to herbal teas

Unlike coffee, herbal tea has lower caffeine content. However, if a sudden you give up on caffeine products then you can experience things worse. That could be stricken with depression, fatigue, headaches to difficulty concentrating.

Typically, for addicts, these symptoms can begin as soon as possible ie 18 hours after last consumption carried out in which the peak of 24-48 hours. Finally, the account after seven days, all symptoms subsided. If you want to try it, you should do it gradually.

Change lifestyle

One of the best and most effective way to limit the addiction of caffeine products is by adopting a healthy lifestyle. The combination ialahmelakukan balanced exercise, adequate sleep, and keep hydrated.

Doing regular physical exercise between 30-35 minutes will take your mind and keep fit. It can also be coupled with adequate sleep for six to seven hours per day, and avoid dehydration by drinking water or other substitutes such as milk and orange juice.

Balanced diet

Diets that provide excess intake is healthy fruits and vegetables. Both raw and cooked vegetables, grains, nuts, and fresh fruits are low glycemic would stabilize your blood sugar so that limits you to consume excess food.

Also, take vitamin C and B complex will support your adrenal system which will ultimately reduce your caffeine addiction.

Join the community and rehabilitation center

If found it difficult to stop using caffeine products on your own, then you can take advantage of help from a support group or rehab center. The center can help addicts to overcome the side effects of caffeine addiction by giving them a healthy environment.

Drinking decaffeinated coffee

Beverages without caffeine could play a major role in controlling your addiction to caffeine products. Caffeine content in it is usually ternetralisir by tea leaves, cocoa beans and products that contain caffeine. Although these products contain caffeine, but a very small percentage of the original caffeine contained in them.

Carefully Dry your vagina with Toilet Tissue

After the waste water, toilet paper became the mainstay of the womenfolk to dry areas of Miss V.Although somewhat useful, but you must be carefulwhen using toilet paper. Because if not careful, the wrong use of toilet paperwill cause infection in the Miss V.

 

"Fold several layers of toilet paper neatly, and pressbetween the lips of Miss V. With this, the tissues are still outside your body, but still effective drying.Tissues remained dry vagina lips, without the worry of detached and attached, "said Katrina Bradley, agynecologist and obstetrician at St.Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, as quoted byCosmopolitan, Sunday (08/14/2011).

Katrina again revealed, "Toilet paper is very thin.Layer is detached and attached tissue were able tocarry the bacteria causing the infection and the possibility of Miss V. "

So, what to avoid when using toilet paper?"Do not dry the vagina by putting toilet paper intoburrows Miss V as if toilet paper is aproduct-absorbent tampons menstrual blood," he asserted