2 Diseases that Most Feared Indonesian

2 Diseases that Most Feared Indonesian - There are various kinds of diseases
that can strike any person, whether mild or severe. But for the people of Indonesia, high cholesterol and loss of vision are the two most feared threat of disease 5 years.

This is based on survey results of Health and Welfare of Indonesia or Philips Index for Health and Wellbeing 2010, which was simultaneously conducted in 30 countries around the world. Besides Indonesia, the survey was also conducted among others in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Belgium and Australia.

The survey results indicate that cholesterol and lose the power of vision problems or blindness was seen as a major threat to public health in the next five years.

"Changes in lifestyle may be one factor decreased vision in the human eye. Ironically, many Indonesian people who do not realize this, so the decline in the ability of vision to be a veiled threat to the people of Indonesia," said Dr. Rini Mahendrastari Singgih, SPM, Paed.Opthal from Indonesia Mahendra Eye Clinic, in the event Press Conference Indonesia Health & Wellbeing Index, at the Hotel Nikko, Jakarta, Tuesday (12/14/2010).

Another threat is feared after high cholesterol and lose the power of vision is a stroke, influenza, arthritis, cancer and heart attacks.

A survey conducted of 1,000 respondents in all cities in Indonesia also shows that 46 percent of Indonesia felt himself to be healthy and fine, so that 75 percent of respondents considered not need a doctor, even 55 percent of respondents admitted to not seek medical illness doctor.

The survey results also revealed that 4 out of 10 Indonesian men tend to seek the advice of friends and family first before visiting the doctor when sick.

Indonesia is classified as 'technology literate' and have a high enough Internet users in the world, but in fact use the Internet as a reference source of health information is still relatively low. However, respondents agreed that technology can bring change for the better for life.

Chili Effectively Relieve Toothache

Chili Effectively Relieve Toothache - Toothache can interfere with your ability to eat, drink or speak. Although consultation with the doctor is the best choice, but emergency treatment by using cayenne pepper also effectively relieve toothache.
Toothache is most often caused by tooth decay, and usually indicate the need for dental care. Apart from medical drugs, ingredients in the kitchen or the herb can also help reduce the discomfort due to dental pain, such as cayenne pepper.

Launched from 'LIVESTRONG' on Friday (12/09/2010), when applied to the teeth, hot substance in chili sauce, known as the substance capsaicin, can function with pain relief.

Capsaicin is a chemical derived from natural vegetable. This material is used by the chili for the defense system itself so as not to be eaten by predators such as animals.

How to Use

Dissolve cayenne pepper mixed with hot water, then dip the cotton in the solution. Squeeze a little and apply directly on the sore tooth. Do not forget to wash your hands thoroughly after handling solution.

In his book "The Health Benefits of Cayenne", John Heinerman also recommends combining 1 teaspoon chili powder with a strong whiskey and mix it for two weeks.

Shake the bottle every day, strain the mixture into a dark glass bottle and store in a cool and dark. When you hurt your teeth, use 3 to 4 drops on cotton wool and dab on a sore tooth.

In addition to chili, there are other herbs that can help relieve toothache, namely:

1. Cloves
Cloves are also effectively relieve toothache. A study reported in the Journal of Dentistry in 2006 found that clove oil to relieve tooth pain.

To use, apply 2-3 drops of clove oil to a cotton and rub into the sore tooth. Whole cloves produce the same effect, although not as strong as clove oil and should be slightly moistened with saliva before placing it on a sore tooth.

2. Ginger
According to James A. Duke in his book "The Green Pharmacy" ginger can also help reduce the toothache. Ginger works as counterirritant, which means the irritation of the surface can help reduce the pain deeper than a toothache.

The trick mix a quarter teaspoon of powdered ginger to one-eighth teaspoon of warm water to form a thick paste. Dip cotton balls into a paste and apply on the sore tooth.

Do not let the cotton touches the gum because it can cause a burning sensation. If the cause discomfort, remove cotton and rinse your mouth with warm water.

Prevent HIV, Familiarize Healthy Living

Prevent HIV, Familiarize Healthy Living - Doctors' HIV Integrated Services Unit "Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Samsuridjal Djauzi said the number of children with HIV positive in Indonesia is high. The number of HIV-infected children increases with the increase of people with HIV and AIDS both female and male.
"Because the transmission went on, and testing services to more evenly, making it easier to find out if HIV positive," he said in a discussion in Jakarta on Sunday (12/12/2010).

Therefore, early HIV prevention is needed, said Samsuridjal. One of them with HIV recognize and mode of transmission. "The most important to provide themselves, prevent. For that we need all the community members either women, men, know how transmission and avoid," he said.

Early on, each must get healthy to prevent HIV. For example, by not using a shared toothbrush or use the shaving mustache together with other people.

Also by introducing early to youth about healthy lifestyles, including sexual life. The number of AIDS cases according to Health Ministry data at the end of September reached 22,726 cases with 17,576 of them or 79 percent is productive ages, 15-39 years old. While the number of people with HIV/AIDS in 2009 reached 298,000 with 25 percent of whom are women.

According Samsuridjal, most HIV-positive women infected her husband. "At the RSCM, 82 percent of women infected with her husband. Only 18 percent of other reasons," he said.

The HIV virus can be transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles together, pregnant mother to her baby, or a blood transfusion. "But since 1992 the blood of the PMI was discreening, so forget that one," added Samsuridjal.

Be careful, Super Bacteria Threaten World

Super Bacteria Threaten World - Be careful. Medical experts in Britain warned, there is a new bacteria that threaten human life. These bacteria are classified as super as the most powerful resistance to antibiotics though. Recently, this bacterium was found in a number of hospitals in England.
As reported by the BBC, medical experts also explained that the bacteria that can make an enzyme called NDM-1 were taken by NHS patients who previously flew out of the country such as India and Pakistan to perform cosmetic surgery.

Although currently only found about 50 cases in Britain, experts fear these bacteria will spread globally. For handling, it takes a watchful eye as well as new drugs.

A similar infection was found in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the Netherlands. No wonder then if the international investigators say that the NDM-1 could be a major threat to global health. At present, bacterial infection is spread from one patient to another hospital in the UK.

Antibiotics Confuse your Stomach

Antibiotics Confuse your Stomach - The role of a powerful antibiotic to kill germs is not always beneficial to mankind. Because in fact, taking antibiotics can disturb the balance of good microbes that live in the intestines causing health conditions become unpredictable.
Based on the research Les Dethlefsen and David Relman of Stanford University, California, U.S., on patients who were given ciprofloxacin revealed that antibiotics consumed by pressing all the population of beneficial bacteria. At least every patient needs months to recover.

Research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences supports a policy which says that antibiotics can destroy the good bacteria that live in the body. The study also supports the importance of the development of probiotic products, including yogurt containing live bacteria.

In research for about 10 months, the experts involved three female volunteers by giving antibiotic tablets. Drug administration was performed in two phases with each phase lasts for five days. Then, the researchers conducted DNA testing on stool samples from the volunteers to determine the type of microbes that live in the intestines.

"As a result, the effect of ciprofloxacin on the intestinal microbiota really fast. For a week after the administration of antibiotics, they returned to the initial conditions, but not entirely complete," said Dethlefsen.

Results of other studies also support the idea that humans and animals have a symbiotic relationship with bacteria. Microbes in the gut to help digest food and good germs can make the distance so that the bad germs away. "Distal human gut is one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet," said Dethlefsen.

Deadly microbes can lead to obesity and the possibility of allergies. Other research also found that Lactobacillus reuteri is found in breast milk could protect against rotavirus infection.

Several recent studies have also found that certain bacteria cause inflammation that can affect appetite and intestinal inflammatory conditions, such as Crohn's disease and colitis.

According to Dethlefsen, killing bacteria in the body of the population regularly can help encourage the spread of superbugs that are resistant to drugs.

"One of the potential ramifications that could change the human being is to add genes resistant to antibiotics. Every use of antibiotics as well as roll the dice because of the potential evil that led to strain to replace the good bacteria," he said.

Antibiotics Can Trigger Allergies

Antibiotics Can Trigger Allergies - In addition to side effects, there are a number of people who experience allergic reactions after taking antibiotics. If someone had known previously allergic to certain antibiotics, is certain he will not be given these antibiotics.
Allergic reactions caused can vary. The most common is itching of the skin or urticaria. Dangerous, if there is edema, or swelling of the throat that makes someone like choking.

Other reactions, there is a trigger asthma symptoms, like shortness of breath. Other serious reactions are Steven Johnson syndrome, which makes the whole surface of the patient's skin inflamed. Even then arise such as chicken pox vesicles throughout the body. If this condition occurs, the patient must be treated as an emergency situation was. However, the most extreme is the anaphylactic shock appears to lead to death.

Antibiotics penicillin group, mentioned by Dr.J.Hudyono, MS.Sp.Ok, usually cause allergies. That is why, the doctors more willing to give penicillin when the patient was in the hospital who has the tools to emergency conditions.

Because of possible side effects, including allergic reactions and hazard resistant, Dr.Hudyono give some advice before taking antibiotics.

1. Consumption of antibiotics in accordance with prescribed by physicians, for both dose and duration.

2. Include all information to the doctor if you have a history of allergy to antibiotics.

3. Do not take the initiative to use antibiotics on their own will because of the illness is not necessarily the same as previous illnesses.

4. Do not give antibiotics to other family members while their cases are quite similar. Antibiotics were not necessarily suitable for them. Especially if the later family members have allergies that could endanger themselves.

5. No request antibiotics to doctors. Remember, antibiotics used for bacterial infections and not viral infections. So if the flu caused by viruses, does not need antibiotics.

6. Change the mindset that whatever illness if not given antibiotics would not be cured. The truth is, antibiotics are used in accordance with the bacteria that infected..

Alert to Slimming Drug

Alert to Slimming Drug - Obesity is a scourge, not only for women but also men. Apart from the obvious appearance, in terms of health has been proven that obesity is detrimental to health. That's why many people do various efforts to reduce excess weight.
In addition to prescription drugs that have been proven medically, commercially available various supplement products, herbal medicine and traditional medicine to reduce excess weight. Although there is no scientific evidence, these products claim to be able to shed fat fast. The extent to which security products?

"Slimming supplements, such as type of fat burner, usually contain caffeine high. In high doses, these supplements can disrupt heart rhythms and cause hypertension," said dr.Johanes Chandrawinata, Sp.GK, from the Association of Physician Nutrition Specialist Clinic Indonesia.

Johanes attention, most supplement slimming products in circulation is sold at expensive but not really effective weight loss. "If it's effective, why are not sold as a prescription drug whose price is definitely more expensive?," He asked.

He urged the public to be careful in choosing slimming products. "Avoid taking drugs, herbs or supplements that have diuretic side effects or increase urination and defecation. The product type that is rapidly losing weight, but drained of body fluids and blood flow to vital organs is interrupted," said a doctor from RS.Boromeus Bandung.

If used in the long term, these drugs can cause heart and kidney disorders.

Weight loss drug circulating in Indonesia and already approved the current POM is a class of Diethylpropion and Orlistat. Both are clinically proven safe for long-term use.

Previously circulated also anti-obesity drug sibutramine group but since October 2010, POM suspended the marketing authorization of this drug after several international scientific journals publish research results about the side effects of these drugs that can cause strokes and heart problems.