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Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Prevent Preeclampsia while Pregnant with this Food

Admin November 08, 2017 Women

There are several prevention efforts to reduce the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy, one of them from food.

Preeclampsia is a complication in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, and can be accompanied by damage to organs (usually kidney and liver organ). Generally preeclampsia occurs after gestational age above 20 weeks. If not resolved properly, preeclampsia may develop into eclampsia that can harm both mother and fetus.

Preventive measures for preeclampsia are still being developed. Prevention is not new starting when you are pregnant, but since you prepare for pregnancy. To reduce the risk of preeclampsia, here are the things you need to consider.

Consume some supplements

According to some studies, supplemental intake such as folic acid, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin E may reduce the risk of preeclampsia. Use of these supplements should be consulted with a doctor first.

Foods high in antioxidants

Some foods that contain high antioxidants can help lower the risk of preeclampsia, including broccoli, spinach, beans, carrots, potatoes, brown rice, soybeans, and various fish such as salmon, sardines, tuna, herring, and bloating.

Limit salt

Be sure to limit the salt in your diet. According to the National Academy of Medicine, the recommended salt intake rate is 3.8 grams per day. This amount applies equally between pregnant women and regular adults. However, in pregnant women who have some other risk factors for preeclampsia, should pay attention to a tighter salt intake. Especially when it entered the third trimester of pregnancy.

Food consumption is high in potassium

High potassium foods are believed to prevent high blood pressure in pregnancy. Some foods that contain high potassium are avocados, bananas, spinach, salmon, apricots, peaches, pomegranate, coconut water, white kidney beans, potatoes, and tomatoes.

Control protein intake

Preeclampsia can increase protein levels in the urine. Therefore, it is also important to control the intake of protein, which is 15-20% of your total calorie intake.

Taking into account your food intake, is expected to reduce the risk of preeclampsia. However, it is still important to consult a doctor regularly so as to exclude other risk factors that can cause preeclampsia.

How To Easily Brighten Face Skin

Admin November 06, 2017 Woman

Having white and bright facial skin is the desire of many women. No wonder if skin whitening products are always selling in the market. But, not all beauty products are safe to use. One choose, your skin is at stake.

Basically, everyone has a different skin color. This difference is due to the number and type of pigment cells that vary in the skin of each person.

Thanks to advances in the development of technology in the world of skin beauty, has found substances that can inhibit the production of these pigment cells. This makes the facial skin can turn into one to a few levels brighter.

Some substances that can inhibit the production of pigment cells, proved successful can brighten the skin. But, not all skin whitening is safe to use. One of them is hydroquinone.

Although safe and commonly used as a mixture in a doctor's cream, hydroxyonium has serious side effects if not used in the right way and dose.

Therefore, a freely sold beauty product is forbidden to include hydroquinone into it. Hydroquinone is limited to doctors' drugs that can be bought by prescription.

But, even if you can not use hydroquinone, there are safer and friendly substances used everyday to brighten facial skin. This substance does not have to use a doctor's prescription.

Substances are glutathione, vitamin C, collagen, and hydroxytirosol derived from olives. The average of the substance can be obtained in a creamy product, taken in supplements, or injectable.

In the topical form, the substance is less stable. Drinking and injecting forms are actually more stable and effective.

However, injectable drugs can only be obtained by prescription, more invasive, and should be performed by a doctor. This is what makes many people think it is less practical. As a result many people turn to the form of supplements that are considered more practical and effective to brighten the skin.

So, choose a whitening product that is safe for your facial skin health. Ready to make your choice?

How To Choose The Right Facial Whitening Cream

Admin November 06, 2017 Woman

Pretty often interpreted as white and radiant skin. Therefore, almost every woman competes to use a bleach cream face, so that her skin looks so.

Basically, facial bleach works by slowing or inhibiting the production of melanin in the skin layer. Melanin itself is a pigment produced by melanocyte cells, and acts as a natural defense of the skin against the adverse effects of ultraviolet light.

Choosing the Right One

Well, for those of you who want to look beautiful like Korean artist, pay attention to this when choosing and using face bleach:

Product content. Avoid using any cream without knowing the exact content. The use of facial whitening cream containing hydroquinone requires the supervision of a doctor.

Made from natural. You are advised to choose a bleach cream containing natural ingredients, such as arbutin, mulberry extract, kojic acid, licorice extract or vitamin C.

Avoid mercury-containing creams. Long-term mercury exposure can cause damage to the kidneys and nervous system. Other terms used to refer to this hazardous substance are mercury, mercurous chloride, mercuric, mercurio, or calomel.

Appropriate skin type. If your skin is sensitive or irritable, you should choose a cream labeled hypoallergenic and alcohol-free. For those of you who have oily or acne skin, choose water-based bleach creams (water based), and not textured sticky.

Use sunscreen. In addition to bleach facial, also use sunscreen every day. Because the use of certain creams can make you more sensitive to sunlight.

Avoid using any whitening cream that claims to give instant results. Therefore, you are advised to consult a doctor before buying face bleach cream.

Weight Loss, No Means Fat Reduced

Admin November 06, 2017 Woman

After a desperate attempt, finally the needle on the scale leads to the left. Yes! Weight drops to the desired number! Eits, please do not be happy. The decline in the scales does not mean the fat in your body is reduced.

Basically, there are 2 conditions that make you lose weight, ie loss of fat and fluids. To tell the difference, here's what you can do:

Pay attention to urine color

The change in urine color to dark yellow signifies that your weight loss is not caused by fat loss. But the amount of fluid is reduced.

See the scales regularly

If your weight changes, it could be due to a loss of fluid. Therefore, weight loss is due to reduced fat will not give the number of scales that vary each day.

Record the weight

Record your weight gain from day to day. If you find a different amount every day, chances are that weight loss is due to the fluid lost.

Well, now you already know how to distinguish the weight loss due to loss of fat and because of reduced levels of fluid in the body. Do not forget, to keep the body fit when weight loss, you should consume the right intake.

You can reduce the number of calories a day. Expand protein intake and reduce fat. Do not forget, exercise at least 30 minutes every day to lose weight not only fluids but also fat.

Getting to Know Cryolipolysis, A Quick Method of Destroying Fat

Admin November 02, 2017 Woman

Fatty deposits must be an issue for our appearance and health, because everyone's dream is to have an ideal body. To get it, any attempt to destroy body fat is done with the maximum, but sometimes the results obtained are very minimal. Ironically, stubborn fats still appear, at the waist, in our backs, on our stomachs, and our arms, even though diet and exercise are all done.

With the development of medical science today, there is a new method to destroy fat by a fat-cooling process called "cryolipolysis". This method is labeled quite safe and effective. Recently the FDA has approved the use of this "cryolipolysis" method to remove fat.

What is cryolipolysis?

Cryolipolysis is a method of fat destruction by cooling process. The idea was initiated by Harvard University scientists - Dieter Manstein, MD and R. Rox Anderson, MD - who observed that some children who eat popsicles will get dimples on their cheeks. Scientists realize it turns out that popsicles can freeze and remove the tiny pockets of fat cells on the cheeks. This is what underlies the idea that cold temperatures can destroy targeted fat cells without damaging the skin or surrounding tissue.

From observations and research results conducted by scientists, finally came the method of destruction of fat by using cold temperatures, or called "cryolipolysis". In the application, the cooling process can reach 4 degrees Celsius, making the body's fat cells destroyed and experienced apoptosis process.

What is apoptosis?

Apoptosis is derived from the Greek apo = "from" and ptosis = "fall". Apoptosis means a biological mechanism that is one type of programmed cell death. Apoptosis is used by multicellular organisms to dispose of cells that are not needed by the body. Apoptosis is different from necrosis. Apoptosis generally lasts a lifetime and is beneficial to the body.

Apoptosis that occurs in fat cells due to cryolipolysis process can mean that fat cells will crystallize due to cooling process. Then, the fat cells will die and will be released through the body through sweat, urine, and feces. Thus, the results obtained are fat cells will be permanently lost.

How effective is cryolipolysis in removing fat?

Cryolipolysis can remove fat cells up to 20-25% in areas of refrigerated body fat. The focus on the process of cryolipolysis is the reduction in the amount of fat cells in the body, not weight reduction, because it is for the purpose of forming the ideal body, often the reduction of fat cells in certain body areas is more significant than weight reduction.

The difference in fat reduction vs weight reduction

There are significant differences regarding weight loss and fat loss.

Let us first understand the meaning of each term. Weight loss, or weight reduction, is achieved if you successfully lose weight consisting of muscle weight, organ weight, bone weight, fat weight, and include moisture levels in the body. While fat loss, or fat reduction, is achieved if you successfully eliminate the amount of your body fat.

Weight loss is the exact same thing as the case when we lose weight, but there is no concrete change from our body. In other words weight loss, but the fat does not disappear and will remain permanent in our body parts such as the abdomen, waist, back and arms.

While fat loss can we associate with the real appearance change. The point is, the excess fat cells in certain places will disappear, so the body will automatically look slimmer.

It is this foundation that makes the cryolipolysis method much sought after and loved by many people, especially those who are tired of trying to get rid of the stubborn excess fat in their bodies with exercise and diet without noticeable changes.

Utilizing Ultrasound for Beauty

Admin November 02, 2017 Woman

Ultrasound is not a strange thing in the world of health. We recognize ultrasound for additional examination and diagnose a disease. However, with the development of technology and research today, ultrasound can be used not only for health but has penetrated in the world of beauty.

Actually, what is ultrasound?

Ultrasound is an imaging tool commonly used to diagnose diseases and other health conditions. Ultrasound has the ability to create sound waves that will cause echoes when it is highlighted into the body. These waves will then create images that can be used to diagnose illness.

In addition to providing images or imaging to diagnose illness, ultrasound is also used for physiotherapy. But recently, ultrasound began to be applied in the world of medical beauty for anti-aging therapy by stimulating the formation of new collagen in the face, neck, and chest.

How ultrasound works

Ultrasound has mechanical sound wave capabilities with frequencies over 20,000 Hz. In addition, ultrasound delivers waves with longitudinal directions, so it can enter into tissues that are expected to produce biological effects. One of the biological effects of ultrasound is that it can conduct heat. This heat effect is taken for the application of the world of beauty in stimulating the formation of new collagen that can give effect alias toned skin on the skin.

The importance of collagen in the skin

The word collagen itself comes from the Greek language which means sticky or produce sticker. In our body is actually collagen is one of the proteins that make up the body. Its presence reaches approximately 30% of all the proteins contained in the body, and it turns out about 70% of our skin consists of collagen. The presence of 70% of collagen in our skin makes it more elastic, supple, supple, and also damp. With skin that still contains a lot of collagen is someone will look young and free of wrinkles.

As we age, the ability to form collagen decreases. This is what affects the condition of the skin in old age. Slack, wrinkled, and sagging skin is a thing that is often encountered in women and men aged or in the world of beauty is referred to as "aging process". The essence of preventing the aging process is by stimulating the formation of new collagen by heat delivery. Because the nature of collagen is a protein, when exposed to external pressures such as chemical compounds or heat, it loses its tertiary and secondary structures which in the medical world is called "protein denaturation".

How can ultrasound make skin younger?

A classic example of protein denaturation can be seen in egg whites. When new from the egg, the egg white is transparent and liquid. However, cooking the egg whites by being heated makes them opaque, forming a densely packed mass.

And this is also what happens to collagen in the dermis layer of our skin when exposed to heat stimulation from ultrasound. It becomes hardened and solid so that the epidermal skin layers on it will be attracted and toned. The heat delivered through the ultrasound reaches 60-70 ° C. Higher than the excitation using radio frequency technology that is only 38-50 ° C. The transduced ultrasound waves reach a depth of 4.5 mm or as deep as the connective tissue between the muscles and the skin.

This new technology opens the horizons for anti-aging therapy. The effects of ultrasound can be an option for some people who are still afraid to do lifting with plastic surgery. Because the aging process continues, to maintain skin elasticity and firmness required necessary collagen stimulation on a regular basis.

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Admin November 02, 2017 Woman

Pregnancy is a happy time for all mothers who await the birth of the baby. It is also an important and decisive phase in which the born baby is healthy and normal no less than anything, because pregnancy is the beginning of the baby growing and developing in the womb. To get a healthy heart of course the need for adequate nutrition must be met both for mother and fetus.

The existence of a fetus that grows and develops in the womb makes the mother's nutritional needs increase along with the age of pregnancy. The first trimester, an important period in which the process of fertilization and formation of fetal organs, but the presence of nausea and vomiting disorders and decreased appetite often makes pregnant women lack of nutrient intake. Nevertheless it should be strived to consume food for nutritional needs remain met, for example by eating in small quantities but frequency more often. It is better to avoid fatty or oily foods to reduce nausea.

In the first trimester it takes an additional intake of about 180 kilocalories per day. In addition, to be considered at this time is the need for folic acid so should be attempted to consume foods containing folic acid such as nuts, green vegetables and fruits or supplements containing folic acid. Lack of folic acid can result in fetal development that is not perfect until the defect at birth. Consumption of calcium is mandatory for pregnant women because of lack of calcium consumption will make the fetus to take calcium from the mother's bone so it can result in osteoporosis in the mother. Calcium content found in milk and many dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and others.

In the second trimester the formation of fetal organs is perfect. What happens at this time is the maturation of organs and body functions and overall growth, so that the nutrients needed in the second trimester more than the first trimester, one of which is the addition of about 300 kilocalories per day. Another important nutrient to be met is iron to supply tissue oxygen needs. Iron deficiency will cause anemia and disruption of the formation of red blood cells that will endanger the mother during labor.

In the third trimester, the fetus in the womb will grow more rapidly, his body grows larger and contains and the more actively moving. Nutrition needed at this time as in the second trimester is the addition of about 300 kilocalories per day. It is not advisable to over-consume food because it can cause excessive weight to complicate the birth process, as well as avoid complications in the mother such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.

In principle, the fulfillment of nutritional needs during pregnancy is to eat foods that are hygienic, complete and balanced nutrition. Hygienic in the sense of maintaining the cleanliness of food and beverages that enter the body and pay attention to the level of maturity. Complete nutrition includes all the nutrients needed by the mother and the fetus both macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) as well as micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) including sufficient fluid (enough drinking). Balanced in terms of serving on each dish (50-60% carbohydrate, 15-20% protein, 25-30% fat). While the amount of nutrients needed for the pregnancy is the nutritional needs of women according to their age plus the appropriate intake trimester of pregnancy.

Eating schedule should be arranged to be evenly and balanced until the nutritional needs can be consumed perfectly, for example 3x full menu that is at breakfast, lunch and dinner plus 2x additional menu that can be consumed as a distraction morning and evening. Expand the consumption of vegetables and fruits to meet the needs of micronutrients and fiber that can help digestion.

With the fulfillment of nutritional needs is expected that the mother can undergo a pregnancy with a healthy and fun to give birth to a healthy baby too.

9 Factors Triggering Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women

Admin November 02, 2017 Woman

Preeclampsia is still a frequent cause of death of pregnant women.

Preeclampsia is a complication in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, and can be accompanied by damage to organs (usually kidney and liver organ). Preeclampsia generally occurs after 20 weeks of gestation in women who previously had normal blood pressure.

The cause of the occurrence of preeclampsia is not known clearly and is influenced by several factors. Experts say that the initial process of preeclampsia begins with the placenta. The placenta is a tissue that grows in the womb to provide nutritional intake for the fetus during pregnancy.

In early pregnancy, maternal blood circulation to the placenta tissue will develop. However, it does not go smoothly in pregnant women with preeclampsia because the size of the blood vessels will actually shrink.

Here are some factors that may increase the risk of pregnant women experiencing preeclampsia:

1. History Preeklampsia Previously

The history of preeclampsia in self and family may increase the risk of preeclampsia.

2. Pregnancy First

Preeclampsia is more common in the first pregnancy.

3. Pregnancy Twins or More

The risk of experiencing preeclampsia will increase in women who are pregnant twins even more.

4. Distance between pregnancy

Spacing time between pregnancies less than 2 years or more than 10 years may increase the risk of preeclampsia.

5. Age

The risk of preeclampsia will increase in women who are very young pregnant or aged over 40 years.

6. Obesity

Obesity during pregnancy is also a risk factor for preeclampsia.

7. History of certain Diseases

The presence of a history of certain diseases such as chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, or lupus increases the risk of preeclampsia.

8. New Pair

Any pregnancy with a new partner will increase the risk of preeclampsia.

9. Baby Tubing

Pregnancy through the process of baby tube will increase the risk of preeclampsia.

Similarly, several factors that can increase the risk of pregnant women experience preeclampsia. Plan your best pregnancy with your partner, to avoid the various diseases that arise during pregnancy, including preeclampsia.

Why Does The Vagina Feel Itchy During Menstruation?

Admin November 02, 2017 Woman

Have you ever had an unbearable itch around your vagina? What the itchiness will become when you menstruate? If the answer is yes, it is a normal and common thing to happen.

Itching during vagina during menstruation is often disturbing and uncomfortable. According to dr. Fiona Amelia MPH, an itchy vagina, either before, during, or even after menstruation, results from vaginal dryness, fungal infections or hormonal changes. These factors can trigger a reaction that is later recognized by the brain as itching.

As women enter the period, there are many changes that occur around the area of femininity, including the vagina and uterus. Itching during menstruation can also occur due to the damp and poorly maintained vagina. Another factor that can trigger the itching is the use of the wrong pads, thus triggering the occurrence of irritation or allergies.

During the menstrual period, hormonal changes that occur also contribute to trigger itching around the vagina. Low estrogen levels during the menstrual period tend to make the vagina more dry and irritable. While at the end of the menstrual period, estrogen will reach its lowest levels and can make the vagina very itchy.

To reduce the itching frequency, make sure you maintain the cleanliness and moisture of the underwear. Also, keep the genital area clean with a normal pH (5.5) soap that does not contain antiseptic or fragrance. Instead, choose a vaginal washing soap containing lactic acid.

Get used to rinse the vagina with water running from front to back, to prevent infection. As much as possible avoid scratching the itch area so that the vagina is not irritated and eventually trigger the infection. Scratching the vagina can cause infection to spread quickly and is very dangerous.

In addition, regularly replace your pads during the menstrual period, at least three times a day. Avoid using bandages that have a high perfume content. Choosing a comfortable underwear and made of cotton can also help reduce itching during menstruation.

If the itching you are experiencing is caused by hormonal fluctuations, usually the itch will disappear a few days after the menstrual period. But if the itching continues to interfere, immediately do the examination to the doctor. It could be a sign of infection or inflammation around the vagina.

Watch for Preeclampsia, Dangerous Conditions in Pregnancy

Admin November 02, 2017 Woman

Pregnancy is certainly the most awaited moment by married couples and crave for the baby. When pregnant, expectant mothers will usually be more careful, both in maintaining diet, lifestyle and daily activities. Therefore, you mothers need to be alert to the occurrence of preeclampsia in pregnancy.

Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancy, characterized by an increase in blood pressure (hypertension) and the presence of protein in the urine (proteinuria). This condition usually occurs after a pregnancy period of more than 20 weeks or can occur earlier.

If undiagnosed and untreated properly and promptly, preeclampsia may become eclampsia, which is accompanied by seizures. This condition can certainly put the mother and baby in dangerous conditions, can often even lead to death.

Both preeclampsia and eclampsia, generally occur in the first pregnancy. In addition, you are more at high risk of experiencing preeclampsia and eclampsia if:

Pregnancy at an early age (in teenagers) and women over the age of 40 years
A history of high blood pressure before pregnancy
History of preeclampsia in previous pregnancy
Have a mother or sibling who has a history of preeclampsia
History of obesity
Pregnant twins
History of diabetes, kidney disease, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis

The cause of preeclampsia and eclampsia is suspected because the placenta does not work well. Some researchers mention the lack of nutrients, excess body fat and less blood flow to the fetus is also suspected to be the cause. In addition environmental and genetic factors also play a role.

Preeclampsia can prevent the placenta from getting enough blood flow so that the baby's weight at birth can be reduced. In addition, preeclampsia can make the baby premature and can lead to learning disorders, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, hearing and vision.

Unfortunately there is no treatment that can cure preeclampsia other than termination or termination of pregnancy. However, giving birth babies need to consider some conditions such as infant health and gestational age.

Control your pregnancy regularly and do early detection of preeclampsia during pregnancy in order for your fetus to avoid further complications.