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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