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Different Folate and Folic Acid

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

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Pregnant women, or women who are planning a pregnancy, are usually advised to consume folic acid. Whether it be in the form of milk that contains folic acid, folic acid supplements, and folate in the form of natural food ingredients. Actually, what’s the difference between folate and folic acid? Is the consumption of folic acid on a regular basis can increase the risk of cancer? What was meant by synthetic folic acid?

Folate and folic acid are both part of the vitamin B, which is important for cell growth and metabolism. The difference, is the vitamin folic acid synthesis of folate. Both are needed to produce red blood cells and prevent anemia.

Folate is found in green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, eggplant, beans, and fruits such as avocado and kiwi fruit. While folic acid is usually available in supplement form or incorporated in any other artificial multivitamin.

Our need for folate and folic acid increases during early pregnancy. Research shows, the consumption of folic acid supplements in pregnancy can prevent neural defects (neural tube defects – NTD) in the fetus.

Research about the effects of folic acid and cancer caused controversy. Some say, folic acid can reduce the risk of cancer. On the other hand, mentioned folic acid increased the risk, if consumed in large doses. Research about the latest opinion is still continuing. And, it’s good we consume folic acid was only when needed. For example, when pregnant or anemic.

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Organic Food Program is recommended when Pregnant?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Organic food has become popular lately. You do not even have to bother looking at hypermarkets, since some mini markets also provide organic vegetables and eggs.

All this time you may have heard that organic foods are healthier, more crisp, and more comfortable. In fact, there are still other health benefits that can be drawn from these organic food, compared with non-organic foods. Fruits, vegetables, and organic meat may need to be consumed if you’re trying to get pregnant.

Some scientific evidence supports such research. (more…)

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Baby Blues? Overcome with Acupuncture

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

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Although pregnancy and the presence of children has been long awaited, women may experience the baby blues. These concerns arise because women would not feel able to look after their children properly. In severe levels, the baby blues have even restored through therapy and medication.

Because new mothers giving birth is still needed nursing, alternative therapies, particularly acupuncture, seems more a choice. In a study of 150 new mothers who were depressed, two-thirds had undergone acupuncture, and reported experiencing significant improvement. (more…)

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Crop 7 Simple Tips Weight Loss

Friday, February 19th, 2010

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Dizzy with endless weight off after they were excited to exercise and diet desperately? Try a simple way to lose weight is.

1. Enjoy every bite

Put a spoon and fork while feeling the sensation of chewing and taste of food. Do not rush because it does not give the brain time to recognize at least a full stomach. Take your time, you will feel more satisfied and relieve digestive work.

2. No need big breakfast

The more servings, the greater the desire to eat. Breakfast was sufficient and snacks followed at 10:00. It’s better to eat 5 smaller meals a day instead of three times a day, but in large portions. (more…)

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Burn overcome with VCO

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) can be used to treat burns because it contains fatty acids.
fatty acids contained in VCO or pure coconut oil made from fresh coconut meat manufacturing processes conducted at relatively low temperatures to overcome viral infections, bacteria, protozoa, and accelerate cell metabolism in the skin.

VCO into alternative medicine for burns but bioplacenton, silver sulfadiazine, bacitracin, and acetate mafedine developed with the aim of achieving an optimal healing from burns.

“The burn may be caused by contact with some of the fire, hot water, electricity, chemicals, and radiation of the sun,”

He said the use of VCO for burns conducted by application of the wound area. VCO effectively and safely used as a “moisturizer” on the skin, which can accelerate skin wound healing.

“Their use does not need to mix anything, VCO directly applied to the skin burn. VCO lots sold in the market, so that the public is not hard to get,”

According to him, in the health world, VCO is already known to have many health benefits for the body, and efficacious to prevent various diseases.

“Benefits include help prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol, anticancer, strengthen the immune system, and help you lose weight. Use of VCO is usually a way to drink,”

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Acupuncture Reduce Menstrual Pain

Monday, February 15th, 2010

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We know that the menstrual period often accompanied by a variety of complaints, especially menstrual pain. According to a study of 27 studies, the researchers stated that acupuncture is effective to overcome menstrual pain complaints.

The researchers noted that there is convincing evidence that acupuncture is effective to overcome stomach cramps due to menstrual symptoms. In addition to more effective, acupuncture was also considered to have less side effects than drugs.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a collection of symptoms, either physical or emotional, experienced by women before menstruation. A common symptom experienced is a joint or muscle pain, abdominal cramps, dizziness, fatigue, to more sensitive or easily upset.

In general, doctors will give painkillers, although some studies indicate a long-term side effects on the use of these drugs.

In research done by experts, reviewed 27 studies involving 3000 women. These women perform alternative method to reduce the symptoms of PMS, including acupuncture.

Acupuncture method basically aims to restore the balance of yin and yang. Technically, the therapist will put a needle into the points on the body, including the “energy lines”.

According to the analysis of the research team, patients who suffer from menstrual pain complaints claiming they were much less pain after acupuncture compared to taking pharmaceutical drugs.

However, the researchers emphasize that there are deficiencies in the methodology of this study therefore can not be used as scientific evidence. But in general, they are considered a promising evidence of acupuncture methods.

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Pregnant women, 7 Fill This Important Nutritional Substances

Friday, February 12th, 2010

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Nutrition of pregnant women called perfect if every day he was eating food that contains all the nutrients in amounts as needed.

* Calories
Lack of calories can interfere with fetal growth and the various changes in the mother’s body. In addition, consumption of calories (carbohydrate and fat) are low will cause a lot of protein waste as an energy source.

* Protein
Protein required for the development of new cells for the formation of the fetus and all regulatory materials, such as maternal and fetal hormones. Protein is also a basic structure for the formation of organs in the body. That’s why pregnant women extra recommended 12 grams of protein a day or the equivalent of two large eggs every day.

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Early ejaculation hindering Pregnancy

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

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Pregnancy is only possible if you take her eggs fertilized by male sperm cells. Conception is only possible if sexual relations conducted in the woman’s fertile period. Sexual relations outside the woman’s fertile period will not result in fertilization and pregnancy.

Conception is more apt to occur if the husband’s state of fertility and good wife, and not susceptible to interference in the reproductive system. Conversely, if the fertility of disturbed and impaired reproductive system, pregnancy disabilities, may not even happen. (more…)

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Color Purple Very Good For Women

Monday, February 8th, 2010

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Fruits and vegetables rich purple substances necessary for healthy body. One of the components, ellagic acid, very good for women’s health, particularly to prevent breast cancer.

Fruits purple lots are all around us, such as purple grapes, blackberries and plums. Fruits purple is generally the price is relatively more expensive than other colors of fruit.

However, there is a local fruit purple with pretty cheap prices, such as mangosteen. Examples of purple vegetable is asparagus, purple cabbage and eggplant purple. (more…)

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There’s Artificial Pancreas for diabetes

Friday, February 5th, 2010

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The scientists showed functional artificial pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels in children with type 1 diabetes. The results of this research is a step forward in diabetes research.

In these trials, the scientists combine sensors “real time” which measures glucose levels with insulin pumps that deliver so that they can control blood sugar levels overnight. This will significantly reduce the risk of hypoglycemia (blood sugar too low). (more…)

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