There are many ways to lose weight, ranging from the various methods of diet, exercise, liposuction surgery, acupuncture, to take medicine slimming. Which is safe and effective?
Referring to the World Health Organization, WHO, noted that a good weight loss can not be done instantly, but it is a long-term therapy. All it takes to lose weight rather than reduce the size of the meal, but also needed guidance from a nutritionist before making dietary changes, along with physical activity and behavioral therapy.
To find out how slimming where a healthy, safe, and effective, please read the following descriptions to complete.
Liposuction
How to get rid of fat that is now the trend is liposuction surgery and tummy-tuck. This operation was chosen because of weight loss can be decreased drastically without the need to tired to exercise and dieting, it is proved by the testimony of a famous artist. But why do so even though the fat is removed, his body is still too stretchy?
Basically, liposuction is surgery to remove fat under the skin, and made to achieve harmony of body, not to lose weight. While tummy-tuck is the removal of excess fatty tissue and overlying skin to form a more aesthetic body. Fat should not be reduced any more than 3-5 kg once operations
According to nutrition specialist, dr.Johanes Chandrawinata, MND, SpGK, both types of surgery are commonly performed on patients who have a doctor's body sagged after her body weight decreased. So, to lose weight first before surgery, not surgery to lose weight because after 3 months the body will be fat again.
Gastric bindings & gastric by-passThis action is selected if any slimming method did not work. Gastric bindings is the installation tool "binder stomach" which causes a smaller stomach pouch so that we will not eat too much because your body feel full faster. Through this act of weight loss can be reduced 35-60 percent in 12 months.
Unlike the gastric binding temporary, gastric by-pass is permanent, the physician will make a 'road' liaison between the base of the stomach with the small intestine so that food through the stomach but not directly into the small intestine. With gastric bypass, weight loss can be reduced to 80 percent. To perform these two types of action, patients should be aged over 35 years.
Acupuncture
Until now acupuncture method has not been scientifically proven to lose weight. Generally, the patients had stopped in the middle of the road because never get the ideal weight expected.
Drugs and supplements slimmingPrior to believe by the lure of advertising, you should first carefully the content of drugs and supplements. Drug control agency and the U.S. Food Administration (FDA) even forbade the consumption of slimming supplements containing ephedrine content akftif E.sinica or because it has side effects of psychiatric symptoms, interfere with the digestive tract and makes the heart pounding.
Although states could reduce levels of fat, not a slimming drug that is only capable of reducing body weight of 1.2 kg for 6-14 weeks, equivalent to redah calorie diet for 1250 a day at 0.5-week period without any medication.
Popular Diets
Popular diets often referred to as "Fad Diets", has a characteristic, among others; promising rapid weight loss, can cure various illnesses, encourage the use of supplements, eating on time, limit or prohibit certain foods and only for a period of view.
Which can be classified into fad diets such as low-carb diet, food combining, diet based on blood type, mayo clinic diet. Since the number of prohibitions to eat certain foods, usually the body's nutritional needs are not met because of lack of vitamins, iron, and fiber.
In terms of nutrition, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are encouraged to eat foods that vary in the amount of balance, because the body needs various nutrients as well.
Lose weight in a healthyAlthough no definitive answer where the most appropriate diet to lose weight, but dr. John recommends dietary patterns conducted by the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) in the U.S.. NWCR is a data set of people (there are 4000 people) who have lost weight over 13 kg and survive for over 5 years.
Characteristic diet is low in fat (24 percent of calorie intake), intake of high carbohydrate, low-calorie (1300-1500 kcal / day). Because we can not know how many calories are contained in food, dr.Johanes suggested to reduce the intake is smaller than normal portions.
Described by dr.Johanes, the majority of members enrolled in the NWCR do eat breakfast regularly, monitor their own weight and exercising regularly. With low-fat diet low in calories such as these have proven to reduce weight more than 13 kg and can be maintained over 5 years.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Childhoot Vaccinations
WEIGHING THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS
The discovery of safe vaccines to prevent childhood diseases has been one of the most powerful medical tools developed to save the lives of babies, children and adults. Most of these vaccines are scheduled to pick up when the naturally inherited immunizations from the mother start decreasing during the first year. It may seem like a heavy schedule to parents of babies and toddlers, but the protection they are gaining can save them from discomfort, pain, irreparable damage and even death. It is estimated that, globally, more than 1.4 million children under the age of 5 die each year from preventable diseases. Most of these deaths occur in countries that do not have a rigorous vaccination program.
While vaccinations are constantly being monitored and improved, there is no question that there is a miniscule risk factor involved when live, inactive or dead disease-carrying antigens are injected into any human being. The plan is that your body will produce its own antibodies to destroy these perceived threats and that memory cells will be developed to return to fight should the real disease ever show up in later years. As you age, your defenses may weaken and boosters may be be required to maintain a vigilant, disease-fighting immune system.
THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATING YOUR CHILD
Diseases that have had high mortality rates in the recent past and still do in some parts of the world today are now controlled in the United States by an active vaccination program, which is supported by family doctors and organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Not only is the individual child offered protection against destructive and contagious bacteria and viruses, but also the community at large is also guarded, especially its most vulnerable members. Babies under 12 months of age, the very elderly, those who cannot be vaccinated for other medical reasons, those who do not respond to standard vaccinations and those whose parents choose not to have them vaccinated are all safer when the majority around them pose no threat of infecting. Epidemics are slowed down if not eliminated in regions where childhood vaccinations are available and accepted by the majority of parents.
THE ROLE OF BACTERIA AND VIRUSES
Most preventable diseases are triggered either by viruses or bacteria. Diptheria, hib, and pertussis (whooping cough) are the result of an invasion of harmful bacteria. Viruses produce diseases such as measles, mumps, and polio. Meningitis can be caused by either. Fortunately, vaccinations given singly or in combination, usually in more than one dose, can protect against these diseases. Other easily preventable diseases include hepatitis, A, B and C (liver diseases); rotavirus (severe diarrhea); tetanus; influenza, and varicella (chicken pox) and pneumococcal disease ("strep").
NEW VACCINES OFFER EVEN GREATER PROTECTION
Newer vaccinations have been or are in the development process for HIV-AIDS, malaria, TB and parasitic diseases such as hookworm. The HPV vaccination has now been approved for boys 9-18 for preventing some form of genital warts. It was originally introduced for girls age 11-12 for extra cervical cancer protection. Other vaccinations may soon be available for ear, respiratory and diarrheal infections.
While risks exist with virtually any medical treatment, the number of children who have been protected and saved through proper vaccination far surpasses the rare few who have suffered harmful side effects. Our world is a much safer place today because of the discovery and acceptance of vaccination procedures for preventing childhood diseases.
The discovery of safe vaccines to prevent childhood diseases has been one of the most powerful medical tools developed to save the lives of babies, children and adults. Most of these vaccines are scheduled to pick up when the naturally inherited immunizations from the mother start decreasing during the first year. It may seem like a heavy schedule to parents of babies and toddlers, but the protection they are gaining can save them from discomfort, pain, irreparable damage and even death. It is estimated that, globally, more than 1.4 million children under the age of 5 die each year from preventable diseases. Most of these deaths occur in countries that do not have a rigorous vaccination program.
While vaccinations are constantly being monitored and improved, there is no question that there is a miniscule risk factor involved when live, inactive or dead disease-carrying antigens are injected into any human being. The plan is that your body will produce its own antibodies to destroy these perceived threats and that memory cells will be developed to return to fight should the real disease ever show up in later years. As you age, your defenses may weaken and boosters may be be required to maintain a vigilant, disease-fighting immune system.
THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATING YOUR CHILD
Diseases that have had high mortality rates in the recent past and still do in some parts of the world today are now controlled in the United States by an active vaccination program, which is supported by family doctors and organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Not only is the individual child offered protection against destructive and contagious bacteria and viruses, but also the community at large is also guarded, especially its most vulnerable members. Babies under 12 months of age, the very elderly, those who cannot be vaccinated for other medical reasons, those who do not respond to standard vaccinations and those whose parents choose not to have them vaccinated are all safer when the majority around them pose no threat of infecting. Epidemics are slowed down if not eliminated in regions where childhood vaccinations are available and accepted by the majority of parents.
THE ROLE OF BACTERIA AND VIRUSES
Most preventable diseases are triggered either by viruses or bacteria. Diptheria, hib, and pertussis (whooping cough) are the result of an invasion of harmful bacteria. Viruses produce diseases such as measles, mumps, and polio. Meningitis can be caused by either. Fortunately, vaccinations given singly or in combination, usually in more than one dose, can protect against these diseases. Other easily preventable diseases include hepatitis, A, B and C (liver diseases); rotavirus (severe diarrhea); tetanus; influenza, and varicella (chicken pox) and pneumococcal disease ("strep").
NEW VACCINES OFFER EVEN GREATER PROTECTION
Newer vaccinations have been or are in the development process for HIV-AIDS, malaria, TB and parasitic diseases such as hookworm. The HPV vaccination has now been approved for boys 9-18 for preventing some form of genital warts. It was originally introduced for girls age 11-12 for extra cervical cancer protection. Other vaccinations may soon be available for ear, respiratory and diarrheal infections.
While risks exist with virtually any medical treatment, the number of children who have been protected and saved through proper vaccination far surpasses the rare few who have suffered harmful side effects. Our world is a much safer place today because of the discovery and acceptance of vaccination procedures for preventing childhood diseases.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Study Shows That Asthma Sufferers Find Relief Using A Nebulizer
To live with asthma means that you are at risk of experiencing an asthma attack at any moment. As your body does not get enough oxygen then you run the risk of causing further damage to the cells of your body as they are not getting the oxygen-rich supply of blood that is necessary to sustain life. To avoid this physicians have been widely recommending to asthma sufferers the use of a nebulizer. This device is made specifically for the function of transforming respiratory medication into vapor form so that it can be breathed in through the lungs.
In a study performed at the Freeman Health Clinic in Texas it was found that those patients who had this respiratory condition and used a nebulizer were far more likely to quickly find relief and to prevent an asthma attack. Essentially, the study was conducted by utilizing 100 different patients with basically the same level of lung condition. With all things being equal 50 of these patients were allowed the ability to utilize this medical device and the other 50 were not. The subjects were studies in detail over a period of 30 days by paying particular attention to the number of times that they actually did experience an attack.
The study did show conclusively that those patients that did in fact utilize a nebulizer on a regular basis were less likely to get an attack and were better able to suppress their symptoms. The general agreement among the subjects allowed to use the product was that it was extremely convenient as it could be taken anywhere that the individual desired to go. There were many subjects that due to their work restrictions had to go on business trips either to other states or even outside the continental U.S. Feedback from these specific persons showed the consensus that they were able to easily take their device with them wherever they went and to administer the medication whenever they felt that it was needed.
The other 50 individuals that were not given this device to utilize did in fact experience a great deal of asthma attacks and some even were required to go to the emergency room to seek further medical treatment. A supplemental study was conducted by the clinic six months after the initial study whereby those same subjects that were not allowed access to the device where now given it and monitored closely to track their occurrences of attacks. The report showed that 75% of those individuals did in fact have an enormous drop in the number of attacks.
In a study performed at the Freeman Health Clinic in Texas it was found that those patients who had this respiratory condition and used a nebulizer were far more likely to quickly find relief and to prevent an asthma attack. Essentially, the study was conducted by utilizing 100 different patients with basically the same level of lung condition. With all things being equal 50 of these patients were allowed the ability to utilize this medical device and the other 50 were not. The subjects were studies in detail over a period of 30 days by paying particular attention to the number of times that they actually did experience an attack.
The study did show conclusively that those patients that did in fact utilize a nebulizer on a regular basis were less likely to get an attack and were better able to suppress their symptoms. The general agreement among the subjects allowed to use the product was that it was extremely convenient as it could be taken anywhere that the individual desired to go. There were many subjects that due to their work restrictions had to go on business trips either to other states or even outside the continental U.S. Feedback from these specific persons showed the consensus that they were able to easily take their device with them wherever they went and to administer the medication whenever they felt that it was needed.
The other 50 individuals that were not given this device to utilize did in fact experience a great deal of asthma attacks and some even were required to go to the emergency room to seek further medical treatment. A supplemental study was conducted by the clinic six months after the initial study whereby those same subjects that were not allowed access to the device where now given it and monitored closely to track their occurrences of attacks. The report showed that 75% of those individuals did in fact have an enormous drop in the number of attacks.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Smell Loss Often Causes Taste Loss
Many people wonder why it is that if your nose is stuffed up from a cold, it becomes much more difficult to taste food. Smell plays such an important role in taste that it is hard to tell the difference between foods with a similar texture if the olfactory (smell) system isn't working properly.
The reason that smell plays such a big role in taste is that these two senses work in harmony. All foods have odor molecules which get picked up by a specialized patch of cells in the upper nasal tract and through the roof of the mouth. Messages about these molecules (called odorants) then get sent to the brain. The brain then interprets the message and we then "know" what we are about to eat because the brain has identified it for us.
Since we smell our food before we eat it, the odorant molecules reach the brain even before food enters the mouth. This helps us to know if foods are spoiled so we don't eat foods that will make us sick. This means that smell plays a critical role in our survival. This is why smell and taste are so connected to each other. Smell loss can be dangerous - especially to the elderly - if they eat spoiled food. The tendency to forget how long something has been in the refrigerator coupled with an inability to smell if it is safe to eat and overall frail health can cause serious illness and even death.
Moreover, smell also triggers our appetite and makes us want to eat. The wonderful smells of our favorite foods actually help jumpstart the digestive processes. Many people with smell loss find that food loses its appeal and food is no longer desired. This too can lead to significant health problems especially for those with existing illnesses and the elderly. A thorough evaluation by a doctor who specializes in smell and taste loss should be considered because of the serious effects that this can have on health. If your older parent is complaining that food doesn't taste good any more, then you should keep a close eye on them for weight loss. Malnutrition in the elderly can worsen their other health problems and even lead to premature death.
More often than not, taste loss is actually occurs because of an underlying the underlying smell loss - that's how important smell is to our sense of taste. In fact smell disorders are much, much more common than true taste disorders and more often found in men than women. Usually smell loss occurs slowly over time - so slowly in fact - that people don't even know it is happening. As a result many folks are unaware that they have a smell loss problem. We know this is true because only 1-2% of people report having this problem, but test results show they do. Over the age of 65 as many as 50% of people will have smell loss, but by age 75 - that number jumps to 75%! This means that most of us will be affected by smell loss in our later years. You may already know someone suffering from this problem, especially if you have older parents.
Although aging is one of the most common causes of smell and taste loss, there are quite a few other causes. These include: vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, dental problems, sinus infections, exposure to toxins, respiratory infections, certain medications, nasal polyps, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid problems, and Alzheimer's disease.
One of the keys to overcoming taste loss is proper identification of the underlying cause, but the other is learning how to manage it. Be sure to learn as much as you can so that you can start enjoying your food again!
The reason that smell plays such a big role in taste is that these two senses work in harmony. All foods have odor molecules which get picked up by a specialized patch of cells in the upper nasal tract and through the roof of the mouth. Messages about these molecules (called odorants) then get sent to the brain. The brain then interprets the message and we then "know" what we are about to eat because the brain has identified it for us.
Since we smell our food before we eat it, the odorant molecules reach the brain even before food enters the mouth. This helps us to know if foods are spoiled so we don't eat foods that will make us sick. This means that smell plays a critical role in our survival. This is why smell and taste are so connected to each other. Smell loss can be dangerous - especially to the elderly - if they eat spoiled food. The tendency to forget how long something has been in the refrigerator coupled with an inability to smell if it is safe to eat and overall frail health can cause serious illness and even death.
Moreover, smell also triggers our appetite and makes us want to eat. The wonderful smells of our favorite foods actually help jumpstart the digestive processes. Many people with smell loss find that food loses its appeal and food is no longer desired. This too can lead to significant health problems especially for those with existing illnesses and the elderly. A thorough evaluation by a doctor who specializes in smell and taste loss should be considered because of the serious effects that this can have on health. If your older parent is complaining that food doesn't taste good any more, then you should keep a close eye on them for weight loss. Malnutrition in the elderly can worsen their other health problems and even lead to premature death.
More often than not, taste loss is actually occurs because of an underlying the underlying smell loss - that's how important smell is to our sense of taste. In fact smell disorders are much, much more common than true taste disorders and more often found in men than women. Usually smell loss occurs slowly over time - so slowly in fact - that people don't even know it is happening. As a result many folks are unaware that they have a smell loss problem. We know this is true because only 1-2% of people report having this problem, but test results show they do. Over the age of 65 as many as 50% of people will have smell loss, but by age 75 - that number jumps to 75%! This means that most of us will be affected by smell loss in our later years. You may already know someone suffering from this problem, especially if you have older parents.
Although aging is one of the most common causes of smell and taste loss, there are quite a few other causes. These include: vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, dental problems, sinus infections, exposure to toxins, respiratory infections, certain medications, nasal polyps, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid problems, and Alzheimer's disease.
One of the keys to overcoming taste loss is proper identification of the underlying cause, but the other is learning how to manage it. Be sure to learn as much as you can so that you can start enjoying your food again!
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