How to Improve Sperm Quality ?

      Antioxidants holds a very important role to improve sperm quality, according to research conducted in Spain. Mentioned that the man who has a good sperm quality eating more fruits and vegetables when compared to those with poor sperm quality. It is believed that the fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins, folic acid, and fiber and low in fat and protein.

Antioxidants found in many fruits and vegetables, will reduce levels of oxidative materials that affect sperm quality. Antioxidants also will increase the concentration of sperm movement or motalitasnya follows.

This study used 61 male as a sample in which 30 of them have reproductive problems as the rest no problem. This research has been published in the journal Fertility and Sterility. In the initial study conducted by the same team showed that men who consume food that contains meat and materials made from milk that sperm quality is lower, when compared with those who ate lots of fruits and vegetables and reduce consumption of dairy products and processed.

Subsequent research showed that those who eat lots of fruits and vegetables was also inadvertently included a lot of antioxidants in the body that can draw the conclusion that in addition to avoiding the disease, consumption of fruits and vegetables also to improve the quality of sperm.

Unfortunately this study can not answer whether there is a difference between taking vitamins and antioxidant supplements with vitamins and natural antioxidants derived from fruits and vegetables.
So, if today you have problems with sperm, consume lots of fruits and vegetables to improve existing conditions.


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Why is Cholesterol Important to Check

      For those who want to know the levels of cholesterol in the body, so they can test the blood cholesterol level tests. This examination will produce estimates of data circulating cholesterol levels in the blood circulation. In addition to treating the curiosity, the test is routinely performed a physician to monitor the patient's cholesterol treatment. In addition to the laboratory, cholesterol checks can be done at home with a check that sold in many large pharmacies.

Recently many people are aware of the importance to keeping cholesterol levels in the blood. This is very important to reduce the quantity suffering from heart disease and blood vessels. Heart disease has become a common disease today. This disease can affect anyone, especially for those who have aged over 50 years. At this age the heart work harder due to increased pressure on the peripheral blood vessels. Increased peripheral blood pressure most often caused by cholesterol plaque buildup in artery walls.

Thus, at the age above 50 years old, have to always monitor your blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a substance that is not supposed to circulate in the blood circulation. Cholesterol enters the body mainly through the food we eat. Cholesterol is found in meat, eggs, and other fatty foods. If you consume these foods to excess cholesterol in the blood will also increase drastically. This is where the role of lifestyle settings in order to suppress the consumption of foods that contain lots of cholesterol.

By looking at the cholesterol test results, you will be motivated to change your behavior in consuming food. You become a little afraid to face the fact that you are in a group of people who are at risk of heart disease. This is well in your efforts to change lifestyles.

The ideal levels of cholesterol in the blood is below 200 mg / dL. If you have a family who had a heart attack then you should also target cholesterol levels you need to send down. If necessary, you should be able to reach levels below 100 mg / dL. Meanwhile, HDL cholesterol, you need to keep between 40 to 60 mg / dL.

For those of you who have aged over 20 years, it's time for you to check cholesterol levels regularly once every five years. But if there are family members who suffer a heart attack then the examination period can be narrowed. If you has a rarity in cholesterol checks or you do not know the meaning of these figures the numbers you can ask to your family doctor.


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Osteoporosis

      Osteoporosis is a disorder characterized by reduced bone mass progressively or rapidly. Decreased bone mass causes bones to become thin and weak. So no wonder that the people who have severe osteoporosis, will easily break bones for no apparent reason. Normal bone is formed by a protein called collagen and the mineral calcium. Osteoporosis causes vacuum deposit collagen and calcium in bone. So that the process of bone formation to be stopped while the depletion process will continues.

In normal bone is always going process of bone formation and thinning continuously. It aims to maintain bone mass so as not too heavy so as not to disturb the process of movement. As I mentioned above, in osteoporosis, the formation does not occur while the process continues depletion.

Thin bones will be very weak and easily broken with even minor collisions. In normal bone, this collision will not cause anything right, while the causes of osteoporosis sufferers of severe fractures. Almost all the bones had this experience, including broken ribs, pelvis and wrist.

Although osteoporosis can strike men and women, but the majority of osteoporosis sufferers are women who have undergone menopause. It is believed that the hormone estrogen is a very important ingredient in maintaining bone mass. Well, in women with menopause, hormone production is greatly reduced so as to accelerate the reduction of bone mass. Without effective prevention, a woman can lose 20 - 30% the mass of bones in the first 10 years into menopause. The process of osteoporosis can progress slowly and in a long time. Not a few women who ignore this because they did not feel anything, until the occurrence of symptoms of broken bones caused by something minor trauma. According to research in the United States, more than 20 million people suffer from osteoporosis, and 1.3 million of whom have symptoms of bone fractures.

The main goal of osteoporosis treatment is to prevent bone fractures by stopping the reduction of bone mass and increase bone mass and strength. Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include diet regulation, stopping bad habits like smoking and alcohol consumption, exercise regularly, consume enough calcium and vitamin D, hormone replacement treatment with estrogen in menopausal women as well as aledronate drug, etidronate or calcitonin. Some drugs I mentioned will reduce the process of bone thinning.


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Hazardous Substances in Cosmetics

      Have you read and learn what substances contained in cosmetics and skin care products you use everyday? Do you know what that substance actually written neatly on the product package you buy?

All you need to realize that these materials not only damage to your skin but will also disturb your health if used for long periods. Some of them even can be classified as carcinogenic substances (substances that can cause cancer) and is used by cosmetics companies for these materials are relatively inexpensive. Here are some hazardous materials often found in cosmetics and other skin care products. The following materials are synthetic materials that have been proven harmful to health according to several studies :

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
This substance is often said to derive from coconut juice to cover the natural toxins found in it. This substance is often used to mix the shampoo, toothpaste, facial soap, body cleansers and bubble bath. SLS and ALS can cause great irritation of the skin and these two substances are easily absorbed into the body. Once absorbed, these substances will precipitate found in the brain, heart, lungs and heart that will be long-term health problems. SLS and ALS also has the potential to cause cataracts and disrupt the child's eye health of children.

Paraben Preservatives Ingredients
Paraben is used especially in cosmetics, deodorant, and several other skin care products. This substance can cause redness and allergic reactions in the skin. The latest research in the UK mentioned that there is a relationship between the use of paraben with increased incidence of breast cancer in women. There was also mentioned that paraben concentration is very high at 90% of breast cancer cases studied.

Propylene Glycol
Found on some beauty products, cosmetics and facial cleansers. This substance can cause redness of the skin and contact dermatitis. A recent study also showed that this substance can damage the kidneys and liver.

Isopropyl Alcohol
Alcohol is used as a solvent in some skin care products. These substances can cause skin irritation and damage to the skin layer of acid so that bacteria can flourish. In addition, alcohol also can cause premature aging.

DEA (Diethanolamine), TEA (Triethanolamine) and MEA (Monoethanolamine)
This material was found in multiple cosmetic and skin care products. These hazardous materials can cause allergic reactions and the expected long-term use may increase the risk of kidney and liver cancer.

Aluminum
Aluminum is often used in deodorant products. Aluminum suspected illnesses associated with dementia or Alzheimer's.

Mineral Oil
Mineral oil made from petroleum derivatives and is often used as raw material to make body creams and cosmetics. Baby oil is made with 100% mineral oil. This oil will coat the skin like a coat so that the expenditure toxins from the skin suffers. This will cause acne and other skin complaints.

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
This material is used to thicken the cosmetic products. PEG will disturb the skin's natural moisture that causes premature aging and skin becomes vulnerable to bacteria.

How do I avoid this dangerous material?
      Learn well contained a list of ingredients on the labels of any cosmetic products. See if the above types of substances contained in it, if you still are unsure, you can find on the internet about the dangers of these substances.
Do not be fooled by the word 'natural' and 'organic' on the product packaging. It is the product contains one or two organic materials, but the content of hazardous materials can many times the amount. If possible, choose products that are 100% using natural ingredients such as herbs and more. I am sure your skin will love it.

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Early Detection of Cancer

      Preventing certainly better than cure. Prevention of disease will also keep us from expensive medical costs. None of the existing disease on this earth who could not afford to be prevented. Conversely, many diseases that until now have not found a cure. One of the diseases that until now very difficult to treat the cancer. Because it is difficult to treat cancer of course became one of the most deadly diseases.

Like other diseases, even cancer can be prevented with early detection. The earlier cancer treatments known to do so going to get better results. Here I write all the steps of early detection of some cancers enough cause death.

Cervical Cancer
Pap smear tests done regularly, especially for women who are sexually active. Pap smears should begin after 3 years of sexual activity and then every three years. A Pap smear is not necessary for those who have over 65 years old who previously had done a routine check and for those who had her womb removed.

Ovary cancer
Routine examination for early detection of ovarian cancer is by ultrasound. Measurement ca125 levels and pelvic examination is not recommended because the results obtained are not very satisfactory and not practical.

Breast cancer
Early detection of breast cancer is to perform a breast self-examination can be routinely done every day with a feeling whether there is a lump in the breast. Another inspection is to do a mammogram every 1 to 2 years for women aged over 40 years, especially those who have relatives who have had breast cancer.

Colon Cancer
Routine checks to early detection of colon cancer should be done for those who have aged over 50 years. The tests include blood tests disguised in dirt (Occult blood test) and colonoscopy every ten years. Early detection should be done early to say they have a high risk that there is a family history of colon cancer.


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Tips to Enlarge Breasts

      Do you feel inferior when you see the breast is much smaller when compared with your friends? Even you feel your chest is not much different from the chest your male friends. The feeling is not only you but also descend felt by millions of women in the superficial there. So they tried to die hard to find an appropriate method to enlarge the breasts.

The method is pretty much done now is to implant method, namely by adding a special ingredient in the breast tissue so breast size bigger than before. Unfortunately this makes installation of breast implants look less attractive, tough and hard driven. When done right and even less can ruin the entire breast.

Another method is to use the pill. But the question arises, whether the use of the pill is really really effective? Although the benefits still need to be further investigated, they invited experts who want to enlarge the breasts to consume. Also reminded that women who take the pill breast enlarger to notice side effects that they feel when taking the drug. Another thing to consider when taking this pill is that they should avoid caffeine consumption. If you want to enlarge the breasts then you should avoid caffeine.

Like other drug use, breast enlarger pill must also consider all matters related to side effects and the manufacturer of the drug. If this rule is adhered to then the most out of the drug will be achieved. In addition to taking medication, for those who want to enlarge the breasts is expected to consume more foods containing protein and reducing carbohydrates. Protein needed for building a useful substance for the growth of breast tissue. While carbohydrate avoided to reduce fat deposits in breast tissue.

Finally, to enlarge your breasts should be wise and choose the appropriate method and in accordance with the conditions of your body so that in addition to large, your breasts will also be healthy.

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Sex And Menopause

      Falling levels of estrogen in menopausal women will cause some disruption of sexual function. Interest in having sexual relations with a drastic decrease this result because they no longer feel sexual stimulation provided by their partner.

The decline in estrogen levels will also cause a reduction of blood supply to the vagina so that the vaginal mucus production to decrease. This situation will make the vagina becomes dry and the pain arises when having sex. Apart from libido problems at menopause, a woman will have all of the following things:

• urination disorders.
• sleep disturbances.
• Depression and Anxiety.
• Stress.
• the drug problem.
• Other health problems.

Are all menopausal women will have a decrease in sexual desire?
No. In fact there are some women who had menopause actually increase sexual arousal this possibility because of fear of pregnancy loss . At menopause, a woman will also be freed from the responsibility the child so that they become more relaxed to have sex with their partner .

What can be done to overcome vaginal dryness?
Vaginal dryness can be treated with jelly water-based (KY Jelly). Do not use the jelly is not water-based, such as Vaseline because this type of jelly can damage the rubber latex condoms and cause irritation of the lining of the vaginal wall.

How can I improve my sexual desire?
Until now there has been no proper medicine is capable to cope with sexual problems in women. Estrogen replacement did work, but its effectiveness is still questionable according to some recent research. Estrogen can relieve pain when having sex with a way to deal with the vaginal dryness.
Some doctors began to combine estrogen with male sex hormones (androgens) to increase sexual arousal in women. But this is not so beneficial.

Although sexual problems are still very taboo to talk about, but the option to consult with a doctor is the most effective way sampau today. Your doctor can help you solve your sexual problems faced in order to find an alternative way out.

What can be done to improve the atmosphere of intimacy with a partner?
Intimate atmosphere does not always connote a sexual relationship. Our expression of love and affection can be achieved in various ways. Enjoy your time together, chat together, recreation and more.

To improve the physical intimacy, you can do the following:
• Learn your body.
Study the changes that occur in your body both in anatomy, sexual function, sexual habits, and relationship with age. This can reduce your anxiety on sexual function changes that occur.
• Increase sexual stimulation.
Sexual stimulation can be added with some erotic material such as books or videos, masturbation and sexual routine changes.
• Use distraction techniques.
Techniques to be used to enhance relaxation and reduce anxiety. These include among others non-erotic fantasies and erotic, sports, music and television.
• Practice intercourse without sexual contact.
Including sensual massage, petting etc.. This method can be used also to improve comfort and increase intimacy between you and your partner.
• Reduce the pain as much as possible.
Choose the position that sexual positions as possible to reduce pain. Arrange penetration so that your partner may feel comfortable and avoid pain.

Does menopausal women continue to suffer from sexually transmitted diseases?
Yes. Although already entered menopause, a woman can not be protected from sexually transmitted infections. You still have to use every means of protection from this dangerous disease.

How to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases?
Here are some things you can do to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases:
• Abstinence intercourse is the most effective way to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
• Use latex condoms every time you have sex.
• Faithful to one partner only because the more often you change partners, the greater your chance of contracting the disease.
• Do not engage in sexual relations with someone who you suspect is suffering from sexually transmitted diseases.
• If you have sexual intercourse with a risky, immediately consult your doctor.
• Learn more about sexually transmitted diseases because the more you are familiar with this disease, the more easily you protect yourself.


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How to Prevent Dehydration

      The human body is mostly composed of liquid, with the percentage nearly 75% of the total body weight. This fluid is distributed so that fill almost every available space on the human body.

Dehydration occurs when fluid is expelled by the body exceeds fluid intake. But because there are mechanisms in the human body is very unique and dynamic it is not any loss of body fluids will cause dehydration. In normal conditions, fluid loss can occur when we:

• Breathing
• weather conditions around
• Sweating
• to urinate and defecate.

So every day we should drink enough water to replace fluids lost during the normal activities. Fortunately, the body has a unique mechanism when dehydrated. The thirst will inevitably arise when the balance of fluids in the body begins to interfere. Body will produce the hormone ADH to reduce the production of urine by the kidneys. The ultimate purpose of this mechanism is to reduce as much as possible loss of fluid during disturbed body fluid balance.

What causes dehydration?
Dehydration occurs when fluid loss is very large while the income is much less liquid. Some conditions that often lead to dehydration include::

• Diarrhea.
Diarrhea is the most common condition causing loss of fluid in large quantities. Around the world, 4 million children die each year due to dehydration from diarrhea.

• Vomiting.
Vomiting frequently lead to dehydration because it is very difficult to replace the fluid that came out with a way to drink.

• Sweating.
The body fluids lost during sweating. Hot environmental conditions will cause the body to regulate body temperature by sweating. If this situation long as income is less then the body fluids can fall into a state of dehydration.

• Diabetes.
Increased blood sugar levels in people with diabetes will cause a lot of sugar and water are expelled through the urine so that people with diabetes will complain often backs to urinate.

• burns.
People with burns can become dehydrated due to excessive fluid in the skin damaged by burns.

• Difficulty to drink.
People who have difficulty drinking by for some reason prone to fall into the condition of dehydration.

What are the symptoms and signs of dehydration? Initial response to the dehydration of the body include:
1. The thirst to increase revenue, followed by fluid
2. Decrease in urine production to reduce the minimum discharge. Urine will appear more dense and dark.

If the initial condition is not handled the body will go into the next state is:
1. Dry mouth.
2. Reduced tears.
3. Decreased sweat.
4. Muscle rigidity.
5. Nausea and vomiting.
6. Head felt light, especially when standing.

Next the body can fall into the condition of severe dehydration symptoms of anxiety and weak and coma and multiple organ failure. When this happens it will be very difficult to cure and can be fatal.

How to treat dehydration?
The main principle of treatment of dehydration is the replacement of fluids. This fluid replacement can be a lot of drinking, if drinking fails then performed intravenous fluids income. But the key here is the replacement fluid from the drink as much as possible. The decision to use intravenous fluids depends on the condition of the patient based on physician examination. The success of treatment of dehydration can be seen from the production of urine. The use of the drug needed to treat a disease that is the cause of dehydration such as diarrhea, vomiting etc..

Can I cope with dehydration at home?
Dehydration can occur anytime and anywhere. Dehydration is easily recognizable as the beginning of events that made the correction the faster the better results obtained. The most rapid correction must be done at home. Some steps that can be done at home to prevent dehydration include:

• People with vomiting diarrhea and vomiting can be given early treatment to prevent losing more fluid. This drug primarily to reduce symptoms.
• hot-lowering drugs can be given to lower body temperature.
• Patients are given to drink as much as possible by the gradual but the frequency increased.

If the above measures, the symptoms of dehydration do not improve or get worse, immediately to the nearest hospital for further treatment. Can dehydration be prevented? Dehydration can be prevented by doing some of the following efforts:

• Environment.
Dehydration is caused by environmental factors are likely to do prevention. If possible, arrange a schedule of activities or physical activity in accordance with environmental conditions. Do not make excessive activity during the day.

•Sports.
People who sports in hot weather conditions have to drink more fluids.

• Age.
young and old age the same as at risk of dehydration

Dehydration is not the condition is not preventable but if the place and properly handle the unwanted conditions could be avoided.


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Health living Tips

      Away with cigarettes, diligent exercise, avoid eating unhealthy foods and always monitor your waist circumference. You probably have often listened to this advice. On several occasions seminars or lectures about healthy way of life would have mentioned these four tips. Some of us already do it with discipline but others ignore. Did you know that if you implement these four tips with discipline then you will avoid the risk factors suffered a fatal chronic illness as much as 80%?

Many studies mention that those who implement healthy lifestyle in their everyday will be spared from some chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. The latest research will be undertaken in Germany with takes sample of 23,513 adults aged between 35 to 65 years. Research began in the mid 90s. Factors of interest included weight and height, history of previous illness, and the foods they eat. Four healthy lifestyle they should follow during the eight years of the study are:

• No smoking.
• Exercise at least 3.5 hours per week.
• Maintain body mass index (BMI) less than 30
• Consumption of healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, bread and reducing meat.

After the research work, most respondents do only one of four habit and only 9% who do it all.

After changing the pattern of life that affect the occurrence of disease, the researchers concluded that those who follow the four healthy lifestyle that will reduce the risk of chronic disease as much as 78%. The details are as follows:

• The risk of suffering from type 2 diabetes decreased by 93%.
• The risk of heart disease decreased by 81%.
• The risk of suffering from stroke decreased by 50%.
• The risk of cancer decreased by 36%.

The study also mentioned that the younger the habit is done then the results will be more satisfactory. So if you want to always healthy, immediately do the four tips above.
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