The Best Diet Of All - The Balanced Diet

The Balanced Diet

A healthiest diet of all is one that is balanced. This means eating the right amount of food for how active the you are, and eating a range of food from the five main food groups.

Including:

• carbohydrates, which contain lots of energy and nutrients and are found in starchy foods, such as bread, pasta and potatoes.

• protein, which helps the body to grow and repair itself, is found in meat, fish, beans and eggs

• fruit and vegetables

• milk and dairy foods

• foods that contain fat and sugar

Carbohydrates should make up about one-third of the daily diet as should fruit and vegetables. The rest of the diet may be split between protein and milk and dairy. Only a small amount of what is eaten every day should come from foods that are high in fat and sugar. 

Eating well is an important part of maintaining good health. Here's some practical tips how to cover the basics of healthy eating to help you make healthier choices:

TUCK INTO THE VEGGIES

Fruit and vegetables must be eaten, at least five portions of different types daily.

STARCHED 

Include some starchy foods in your meals as these provide energy.

HELLO LITTLE FISHY 

Include two portions of oily fish every week such as mackerel or sardines.

FAT ALERT

Avoid the sugars and fats, these are often found in snacks and processed foods.

SALT OVERLOAD

Salt should avoided as an condiment as it is naturally in most foods.

GET UP AND GET MOVING

Undertake active pursuits to achieve a healthy weight.

KEEP IT WATERED

Drink plenty of water, about six to eight glasses every day.

BREKKI IS A MUST 

breakfast should always be eaten as this provides the start-up energy for the day.

Remember what you put inside reflects on the outside,  food is our forgotten medicine.

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Diets in Fashion 2013 - The Morning banana diet

The Morning Banana Diet

This diet developed as a group-developed diet program, and there are many

theories about why it has proven to be effective to many. Physicians who have

tried the diet, or who have been consulted in connection with the books,

magazine articles, and television reports about the diet, have also offered their

theories. 

As the diet enters the Western dietary mainstream, various theories

have been put forth by researchers, and (of course) banana promoters.

The Morning Banana diet was developed by Hitoshi Watanabe, who studied

preventive medicine in Tokyo, and his pharmacist wife, Sumiko. The diet has

since gained popularity by word of mouth, web sites, TV shows, magazine

articles, and a book written by the Watanabes.

The diet plan is, in its essence, is a very simple plan. For breakfast, one has only bananas and room-temperature water. Then, one can eat whatever one likes for lunch, dinner, and snacks, so long as one does not eat after 8 p.m.

There are some minor restrictions:

• no ice cream

• no dairy products

• no alcohol

• no dessert after dinner

• the only beverage you may have with meals is room-temperature water

• only one sweet snack is allowed during the afternoon

You will note that in this philosophy the number of calories is not controlled so

although it may help with digestion it may well lead to weight increase. This

diet swept through Japan as the latest dietary fad – I think that says it all.

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The Diets in Fashion in 2013 - Part 3 - The Paleolithic Diet

The Paleolithic Diet or Caveman Diet

The basic principles of this 'cave man diet' are so simple.  

This diet insists that one should only eat foods that were available to our Paleolithic ancestors. All major dietary components are covered- (i.e. vitamins, fats, protein, fats, carbohydrates, antioxidants and phytosterols etc). This is for the simple reason that it is the only diet that is coded for in our genes - it contains only those foods that were "on the table" during our long evolution, and discards those which were not. 

The diet includes meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, low-starch vegetables, root vegetables, herbs, spices and some fruit and nuts. It should be noted, however, that our Paleolithic ancestors did not pollute the water supplies or add chemicals to naturally growing foodstuffs.

The theory is that our early ancestors limited themselves to this diet because that was what their bodies (and therefore our bodies) had evolved to need. This is of course not entirely true. The main reason that Paleolithic man limited himself (apparently) to the above food types was not that their bodies had evolved to need only a limited diet, but that there was nothing else available. 

Foods to AVOID on this diet:

Grains- including bread, pasta, noodles

· Beans- including string beans, kidney beans, lentils, peanuts, 

   snow-peas and peas

· Potatoes

· Dairy products

· Sugar

· Salt

Foods to EAT on this diet:

· Meat, chicken and fish

· Fruit

· Vegetables (especially root vegetables, but definitely not including potatoes or sweet potatoes)

· Nuts, eg. walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamia, almond. Do not eat peanuts (a bean) or cashews (a family of their own)

· Berries- strawberries, blueberries, raspberries etc.

 Try to increase your intake of:

· Root vegetables- carrots, turnips, parsnips, rutabagas, Swedes

It will take some time for your body to adjust to the changes you may experience on this diet. There is a huge surge in your vitamin intake. There is 

a huge decrease in your toxin intake. So take it easy whilst your body adjusts, but int he long term you could feel healthier.

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Abstinence uric acid sufferers

Gout or feels pain in the joints was so painful and disturbing for the sufferer. Gout attacks can happen to anyone and can occur both in a matter of months or days. Men who are obese / obesity is a group of people who are at high risk of gout. Most foods high in purine are meats, such as beef, liver, turkey and some fish. However, there are some vegetables that are high in purines and will lead to an increase in the amount of uric acid in the body. Uric acid will crystallize and accumulate in the joints, causing inflammation (inflammation) and swelling are signs and symptoms of gout classic. The medical term for too much uric acid in the blood stream is hyperuricemia.

Some foods that may be consumed in small amounts, among others:
• Tofu and tempeh, fish, mutton, chicken, beef.
• Certain types of certain vegetables such as kale, spinach, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, papaya, asparagus, beans, mushrooms.
• Some suggest that fat can inhibit spending uric acid through urine so fat foods such as milk, margarine, butter, or fried.

Food taboos Gout Sufferers
• The seafood such as shrimp, crab, mussels, and oysters, squid.
• Alcoholic beverages such as tape, beer, wine bitter, etc..
• Canned food such as sardines, corned beef, etc..
• Offal such as intestines, liver, spleen, lung, brain, heart, kidneys, etc..
• Some types of fruits such as durian, avocado, young coconut water, chips melinjo, etc.
• meat broth

Types of food that should be consumed in small amounts, among others:
• Tofu and tempeh.
• Fish, mutton, chicken, beef.
• Fatty foods such as milk, margarine, butter, or fried. Fat can inhibit spending uric acid through urine.

In general, vegetables have a very useful role for health, but for the case of uric acid there are some vegetables that need to be avoided, such as:
Spinach
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable is high in iron, vitamin C, luteins, beta-carotene and flavonoids. Unfortunately for people who suffer from gout or uric acid, spinach is one vegetable that should be avoided because of the high purine content. Spinach has 57 g of purine for every 100 g spinach.
Asparagus
Asparagus is high in folate and potassium and can be eaten either hot or cold, after it is cooked. Asparagus is also one vegetable that should be avoided for gout sufferers because of the high content of purinnya. Purine content of 23 g per 100 g asparagus.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is not often found incorporated into other foods, are often presented in a mixture of vegetables or as a side dish. In the list of vegetables that contain high amounts of purine, cauliflower also include one of them. Purine for cauliflower is 51 g per 100 g cauliflower.
Mushrooms
There is a range of 92-17 g per 100 g of yeast purine. It is on the list of vegetables that should be avoided if you are trying to limit the amount of uric acid.

When there are inevitable, of course there are also recommended. For the problem of uric acid there are some things that can help you cope with the gout:
- Consumption of foods containing high potassium such as potatoes, yogurt, and bananas
- Consumption of fruits that contain lots of vitamin C, such as oranges, papaya and strawberry
- Examples of fruit and vegetables to treat gout: dragon fruit, starfruit, ginger, pumpkin, mustard greens, cabbage, lemongrass and tomato
- Increase consumption of complex carbohydrates such as rice, cassava, and sweet bread
- Reduce consumption of simple carbohydrates such as fructose type of sugar, candy, cotton candy and syrup
- Do not take aspirin
- Do not work too hard / fatigue

Normal Levels of Uric Acid Disease Patients
Uric acid in the laboratory examination is done in two ways, Enzymatic and Engineering Fair. Normal uric acid levels by Enzymatic tests a maximum of 7 mg / dl. While the technique is Ordinary, normal values ​​up to 8 mg / dl. When the results showed uric acid levels exceed the normal standards, possible patient experience hyperuricemia. Normal uric acid levels in men and women differently. Normal uric acid levels in men ranged from 3.5 to 7 mg / dl and in women from 2.6 to 6 mg / dl. Uric acid levels above normal is called hyperuricemia. The classic course of the disease usually begins with an attack or a person has a history of checks had high uric acid level above 7 mg / dl, and higher and higher.

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The Diets in Fashion in 2013 - Part 2 - The Fasting Diet

The Fasting Diet

The premiss of the fasting diet is to fast for short periods of time, such as 2 days of the week and then eat a healthy balanced diet for the other 5 days. I myself have tried fasting and it certainly work for me, I lost 5lbs and felt I had much more energy the days following.

Though it may not be the most practical diet, fasting can help the body to lose weight and to detox. How fasting is used for weight loss varies by diet. Some fasting diets involve drinking nothing but water or eating only raw foods for a period of one or more days, while others restrict food on alternate days. The fasting diet getting the headlines lately is the 5:2 approach as described above, so 5 days normal diet 2 days fasting - allowing yourself 500 calories on a fast day, for a women and 600 for a guy. When you fast, your body is forced to dip into energy stores to get the fuel it needs to keep going, so you will lose weight.

As you fast, your body will adjust by reducing your appetite, so you will initially feel less hungry. But once you have stopped fasting, your appetite hormones will kick back into gear and you may actually feel hungrier so the key is too eat one healthy balanced meal on fast days such as a lentil and squash salad and a glass of milk.

Fasting as a detox process.

Your body is naturally designed to remove toxins through the skin (by sweating), liver, colon, and kidneys. Although with today's environment and chemical, fat based diet our bodies are overloaded with toxins. Toxins from sugary drinks and processed food make out livers and kidneys work to the max but by fasting it gives our body a break from the digestion process and forces it into the healing and detox process. Clearing our bodies of toxins and giving us more energy and want for life.

Fasting For a longer life

Studies of fasting in both rodents and humans have indicated a connection between calorie restriction and length of lifespan. It is thought that by fasting and allowing the body to heal rather than process and digest, it can delay the onset of age related diseases such as stoke, cancer and heart disease.

Fasting is certainly the pop star of the diet world just now and information is widely available about the pros and cons of the diet. Check out the Michael Mosley documentary on BBC at www.thefastdiet.co.uk

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The Diets in Fashion in 2013 - Part 1 - The Alkaline Diet

The Alkaline Diet

Almost all foods that we eat, after being digested, absorbed and metabolised,

release either an acid or an alkaline base (bicarbonate) into blood. Grains, fish, meat, poultry, shellfish, cheese, milk, and salt, all produce acid, so the introduction, and dramatic rise in our consumption, of these foods has meant thatthe typical Western diet has became more acid-producing. 

Our blood is, normally, slightly alkaline, with a normal pH level of between

7.35 and 7.45. The theory behind the alkaline diet is that our diet should reflect

this pH level and be slightly alkaline. The proponents of

alkaline diets believe that a diet high in acid-producing foods disrupts this

balance and promotes the loss of essential minerals such as potassium,

magnesium, calcium, and sodium, as the body tries to restore equilibrium. This

imbalance is thought to make people prone to illness.

Some practicing nutritionists recommend the alkaline diet if the patient has the following symptoms;

• lack of energy

• excessive mucus production

• nasal congestion

• frequent colds and influenza

• anxiety, nervousness, irritability

• ovarian cysts, polycystic ovaries, benign breast cysts

• headaches

The theory of the alkaline diet is that eating certain foods can help maintain the body's ideal pH balance to improve overall health.  The alkaline diet is mostly vegetarian. In addition to fresh vegetables and some fresh fruits, alkaline-promoting foods include soy products and some nuts, grains, and legumes. eating a diet rich in vegetables, as with an alkaline diet, can raise urine pH and lower the risk for kidney stones, colon cancer and other disease.

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The dangers of too much Aspartame

A scientific study of the effects of aspartame on long term health, which has run over 22 years, has revealed that there is a clear association between aspartame consumption and non-hodgkins lymphoma. This was the longest ever study on aspartame consumption and despite this over ruling evidence, manufacturers continue to misleadingly describe this artificial sweetener as being safe.

Aspartame produces methanol, which although this is naturally present in fruits and vegetables, when consumed through aspartame it does not bond to pectin meaning it can not safely pass through the digestive tract. The methanol is free to break down into a toxic form of formaldehyde and formic acid. Formaldehyde will cause in the short term, headaches and nausea and in the longer term as this study has proven can be linked to cancer and other life threatening diseases.

Keep your consumption of sugary soft drinks to a very minimum or if possible none at all and substitute them with fruit, herbal teas, of fresh fruit and vegetable juices.

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Is dark chocolate healthier for us?

The rise of the chocolate purists...

100% cocoa chocolate is the latest trend on the high street and sales are definitely on the rise. It's a strong, bitter taste and has some describing it as tasting of tobacco, but is pure chocolate really better for our health?

Authentic dark chocolate, has no milk added to it and should be above 35% cocoa solids and is a rich and acquired taste.

100% dark chocolate doesn’t contain any sugar to sweeten, any vanilla to hide any deficiencies in the bean or any soya, or other type of lecithin, to aid viscosity in the production process. It's a type of chocolate that shouldn't be eaten like any other chocolate bar. Savour it one square at a time.

So is dark chocolate more natural and healthier for us?

Dark chocolate is full of polyphenols including epicatechin, a flavanol which are key antioxidants. It is also said to help lower blood pressure, in a 15 days study of a number of people consuming dark chocolate daily it was seen that their blood sugar levels returned to normal compared to the control group.

So if your prone to a chocolate bar, make it dark and make it above 50% cocoa solids and enjoy with a quality glass of red wine.

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5 Super Foods that will keep you super healthy

Hey Thrivers - How many of these wonderful super foods do you include in your diet to stay healthy.

Alfalfa sprouts - one cup of alfalfa sprouts has less than 10 calories, is virtually fat-free, and contains phytochemicals called saponins, which may protect against cancer and help lower cholesterol.

 Enjoy their fresh, earthy crunch in salads or sandwiches, or atop a lean turkey or veggie burger.

Chard - a leafy green vegetable often used in Mediterranean cooking. Again, these super greens contain large amounts of fibre, vitamins (including A, C and K), minerals and protein. Several animal studies have demonstrated that chard helps regulate blood sugar levels and may therefore be of benefit to those suffering from diabetes.

Wheatgrass and barleygrass – these tender, young super greens are high in protein (wheatgrass contains over 20% protein) and packed with digestive enzymes that help boost our immunity and delay the signs of aging. And those with wheat or grain allergies usually find that they can safely enjoy wheat and barley grass without a reaction. According to nutritionist, Gillian McKeith, barley grass offers more protein than a sirloin steak, five times the amount of iron as broccoli, seven times more vitamin C than orange juice and 11 times more calcium than milk.

Broccoli – another widely available super green that can be used in a variety of raw or cooked dishes. Broccoli contains vitamins A, C and K, folate, dietary fibre, manganese and potassium as well as a number of phytonutrients, plant oestrogens and carotenoids, which are all incredibly beneficial for your health.

Cranberres - are red little acidic berries that are rich in Vitamin C and believed to have excellent infection fighting properties. They contain phytochemicals known as condensed tannins, which are powerful antioxidents. As well as the obvious use to treat fungal infections in the urinary tract they also are thought to ward of mouth ulcers and gum problems too.

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Massage to help babies sleep better

Latest news well known by parents who still have a baby. The experts say that the act of massage can help newborn babies sleep better and reduce infant crying behavior. Massage can also reduce levels of stress on the baby and makes a closer relationship between infants and their parents, they said. Of research they say that infants aged less than six months in the massage routine was also able to reduce levels of the stress hormone 'cortisol' than babies who never get a massage. They investigated the 9 kinds of massage movements are applied to the 598 infants under 6 months of age. Infants receiving massage from their parents, the parents previously trained by health professionals so that after the baby in the massage, they get effective benefits. Research findings is one of them mentioned that massage could affect the release of the sleep hormone melatonin, the hormone that the baby can have a regular sleep pattern. Another thing mentioned is the massage action intertwined with better relations between the baby and the mother. Effects of this massage is to control the action of stress hormones, so it is not surprising that proved the infants studied, has an effect like an easy sleep and relaxation.

For maximum benefit, massage the baby can not be done arbitrarily. There are ways and guidelines that must be considered. Here are ways or guidelines on infant massage.

* Facial massage to relax the facial muscles.
Press the fingers on the baby's forehead, temples, and cheeks. Use both thumbs to massage the area above the eyebrows. With gentle pressure, pull the line with the thumb of the nose to the baby's cheek. Use both thumbs to massage around the mouth, pull up baby smiling. Gently massage baby's lower jaw from the middle to the side as if to make a baby smile. Gently massage the area behind the ear to the chin.

* Massage the chest to strengthen the lungs and heart.
Put your hands in the middle of the chest and move it to the top, then to the outside of the body and back to the pit of the stomach without raising hands like heart shape. Then, from the middle of the chest, crossed massage with palms toward shoulders like a butterfly shape.

* Massage on the stomach to improve the digestive system and reduce constipation.
Repeat on the massaged the baby's stomach like pedaling a bike from the top to the bottom of the stomach. Then, lift the baby's legs and gently press knees to the stomach. Make a half months with a right hand reverse, starting from left to right clockwise. When the right hand on top, left hand under and rotates clockwise full circle like the sun.

* Massage your hands and feet to relieve tension and strengthen bones.
Hold the baby's arm with both hands like holding a softball bat. With movements such as blushing, baby hand massage from shoulder to wrist. Do a reverse movement, from the wrist to the elbow. Gently pull the baby's fingers in a circular motion. With both thumbs alternately, massage the entire surface of the palms and backs of hands baby. Use both hands to make gestures like rolling. For legs, follow the same way as hand massage techniques.

* Massage the back to strengthen the muscles that support the spine. Massage with back and forth motion using both hands along the baby's back, one hand launched from the neck up to the baby's bottom with a little pressure. Make a circular motion with your fingers, especially in the muscles next to the spine. Create massage with palms extending from neck to toe massage to end.

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3 Great Tips to detox your Kidneys

In order to detox your body, you need to focus on detoxing your kidneys.

Your kidneys need to be healthy and working to maximum efficiency to detox your body of any harmful toxins ingested in food or from chemicals in the environment.

So how can you take care of your kidneys? 

1. Head for the fruit aisle.  

Eat natural, organic, healthy fruit and veg. Fresh fruits and vegetables are key, in addition to low-sodium foods. Try  a healthy papaya and melon smoothie with a great big chunk of ginger. Or start your day with a hot water and lemon detox drink. This will kick start your metabolism and get the kidneys working early on in the day.

2. Make it fresh - kick the salt.

Avoid deli meats and store bought soups, which are laden with salt. Salt will dehydrate the cells of the body and cause the kidneys to have to work harder to eliminate toxins.

3. Drink enough water.

This clears the mind, refreshes the body and helps flush any toxins out of the body.

It's  key to drink fresh filtered water slowly throughout the day, try to aim for at least 6-8 glasses daily.

4. Avoid high phosphorus foods.

Weakened kidneys may struggle to remove phosphorus from the blood. High blood phosphorus levels in turn can lead to calcium loss. Eating fewer phosphorous-high foods, such as the following, may be helpful:

• Dairy products such as cheese, milk, puddings, and yogurt
• Legumes such as kidney beans, lentils, and split peas
• Nuts and peanut butter
• Beer, cocoa, and cola soft drinks

5. Give your body some help - add a supplement.

Most often, B complex and vitamin C are recommended, along with calcium and vitamin D3. Iron tablets are sometimes desirable, but only if your health care provider has suggested it.

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The soft drink trap and the addiction of the sugar rush!

It amazes me daily how much of a convenience trap most people are living in..
I sat in my car on Sunday, whilst waiting for someone and watched people going about the shopping habits in a well known store!! 5 out of the seven people I seen come through the checkouts had either cans or bottles of the 'red stuff' in their trolleys!

After the decision today in America to continue to allow vast quantities of the sugary drinks to still be sold, even though it has been proven that they contain no nutrition value at all, it really makes me question what the motive is when it comes to our health and well being...


http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/12/nyregion/judge-invalidates-bloombergs-soda-ban.html?_r=0


It made me think back to a report I read recently about the danger of overloading on soft carbonated drinks"

"A New Zealand woman's 2.2 gallon a day Coca-Cola habit was a major factor in her death, a coroner found Tuesday, urging the soft drink giant to put health warnings on its caffeinated products.

Natasha Harris, a 30-year-old mother of eight from Invercargill in southern New Zealand, drank huge amounts of the fizzy beverage for years before her death in February 2010, coroner David Crerar found".

Stay clear of anything that gives you a sugar rush, and you'll be doing your body a favour.

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Health Washing' terms used on food labels

'Health washing' used on food labels 

 Food label terms that are used  too loosely...

The claims made on food labels these days are nothing but confusing.  From Organic, to natural and healthy to low fat, they all claim to help us in someway live a fuller and healthier, happier life.  But how much of this labelling system is backed with integrity and honesty? A public service educational tool has been created by EnviroMedia Marketing that allows readers to submit food labels and then rate them on whether they are believable or whether they are, what I like to call, 'health washing'.

Here's some of the labelling terms that I'd like to banish to the 'advertising bullshit room' and some advice how to not be sucked in to these terms...

Natural: The word that has no nutritional or legal definition yet appears on millions of packages, including sugar-laden sodas. Ignore it.

Made With: Food products can advertise they are “made with” liquid from the fountain of youth, even if fountain of youth juice makes up less than one percent of the final product. Ignore “made with” unless you are willing to read the entire ingredients label to make sure it’s not also “made with” tons of sugar and unpronounceable chemicals.

Whole Grains: Unless “whole grains” is preceded by 100 percent, watch out. Tiny traces of grains may have prompted the claim, and it’s especially tricky when paired with the other banished phrase, “made with.”

Light: Consumers must decide if 24 grams of sugar in a yogurt container is really “light.” Don’t let advertisers hypnotise you with this word. Read the nutrition information, read the nutrition information, read the nutrition information.

Watch for these terms when you are shopping and don't be sucked into the marketing techniques of big brands, the healthiest food for you and your family is good healthy fruit and veg.

Check out the index of terms here

Leanwashing Index

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Tonsils can reduce intelligence

We often hear about the thyroid disease, whether of stories mothers, coworkers, relatives, or others. He said, if the child often drink iced, chocolate, and so on, will be the tonsils illness. If it were so, the child is usually so stupid, would not eat, often fever, often painful swallowing. He said again, to recover should be operated. If the tonsils are too big and not surgery, will interfere with child development. In addition to lowered intelligence, complications can also arise not light, even transmit the disease to others. Responses also varied when the parents suspected her tonsils illness. There is no trivial matter and consider, some are outright panic. Actually, what the hell, tonsil disease? Is it true that this disease can make a child so stupid? How did the workarounds? Let's look together!

Know the types of germs
Tonsils or in terms of medical science called tonsils are part of the organ oval like meatballs, attached to the wall either side of the throat. So, in the throat there are two tonsils. If the child was asked to open her mouth wide, we can see that the tonsils in the throat. Actually there is no one else who called adenoid tonsils, located at the back of the nasal cavity. Of course we can not see it directly because it was hidden. Each child must have a tonsillectomy because it is required by the body. Because the tonsils are part of the immune system that make up the human body (immune system). In newborns, she was still very weak immunity, because immunity inherited his mother very little. Until, to his defense, the baby should establish its own immune adapted to the types of diseases that exist in the surrounding environment. Usually most of the diseases that will attack humans transmitted through breathing air or food. Well, both breathing air and food that enters the human body, they must pass the throat, where it is located tonsils. This is where thyroid function as radar or sensors to identify the type of bacteria that enters the body with air or food. The next body will make immunity according to the information given by the tonsils, called immuno-globulin. Perhaps Ladies and gentlemen never heard the term IgA (immuno-globulin A), IgG, IgM. That's the immune system that is formed by the body of the child to deal with the disease will attack him. So, when a child, tonsillectomy is needed to work harder. No wonder that will look great tonsils.

Decreased intelligence
The problem is, if the tonsils are too large (hypertrophic) because then it's a disease. Therefore, the tonsils are too large will deter food and air through the throat. In fact, the food is reasonably necessary for the child's growth and organ, while the brain also needs sufficient oxygen from breathing air for metabolic purposes. Tonsils that block the way the food will show symptoms of trouble eating in children. If forced, he vomited. Surely, if the child is difficult to eat, his growth will be stunted. Until, when compared to other children his age, will look smaller. While the tonsils that block the airway, snoring symptoms in children during sleep. Even severe, the child suddenly woke up and stuttered when deep sleep due to difficulty breathing. This happens because when deep sleep, the throat muscles become very relaxed until tonsils are too big it will shut down the throat in total. As a result, the airway was closed. Well, in addition to the closing of the airway causing these symptoms, also causes lack of oxygen children. As a result, the body and the brain tissue can not function optimally. That's because, boy tonsils are too large will look lethargic, limp, less afktif, and sleepy. Power would be disturbed because he thought his brain can not function optimally, to wit may decline.

A nest infection
In addition to the overly large tonsils, the tonsils can also become a hotbed of infection or in medical science called focal infection. When viewed with a microscope, the tonsils are many pockets called kripte. Kripte is covered by a thick skin. Well, the air-borne illness or food can enter and nest there to be a nest of infection. Thus, if the body is weak-entity-perhaps due to fatigue, eating ice cubes or other food-stimulated, nest in tonsil infection will spread to the surrounding bacteria, until there was an acute infection. Child be fever, sore throat, cough, and would not eat. This will always happen repeatedly despite diligent medical treatment to the doctor. Why? Due to illness there is a nest in the tonsils.

Operating at its best
To tonsils are enlarged, until now there has been no drug that can shrink it. Similarly, the tonsils become nests of infection, antibiotics can not eradicate. Antibiotics, right, usually drunk, and then circulate throughout the body, and then up to the tonsils. Well, in the tonsils, antibiotics can not penetrate the thick skin kripte to nest inside the infection can not be eradicated. Thus, it can be concluded is the best way operation. Once surgery tonsils will not grow anymore. Thus, there was no barrier to the airway and food. A nest infection was eradicated. Surgery is usually performed when the disease quiet. If you are still in a state of acute infection, the doctor will treat it first with antibiotics until the disease is quiet. Tonsillectomy is simple. Child will be anesthetized and tonsils taken by way of exfoliated (dissection), without any incision with a knife. The time required for any operation shortly, approximately 20-30 minutes. Healing is usually too fast, in children less than 3-7 days, 7-14 days in adults.

Not affect the immune
Although tonsillectomy is very necessary for the body, but it will not affect the child's immune if thyroid surgery. So, it does not mean after tonsils removed, the child then do not have immunity anymore. Because, when the newborn (whose immune system is low), the tonsils with other body systems actively working to form immune. Little by little until finally reaching normal levels at approximately 3 years of age, and at the age of approximately 5 years the levels have been above normal. As the levels of immunity have enough, after the age of 5 years tonsil function gradually decreases and eventually it is no longer needed. This is evident from the observation continued, after children aged 8 years, if the thyroid is not problematic, it will slowly shrink tonsils. Until, at the age of approximately 17 years, the tonsils often hard to see because it was so small anymore. But when the thyroid problem, then
tonsils will not disappear even into adulthood. Research conducted in children tonsil surgery at the age of 5 years or more also showed her immune levels never decreased to below normal. That is, tonsillectomy performed in children aged 5 years or more is safe and will not affect immunity.

Can be transmitted
So, ladies and gentlemen, if the tonsils do not have problems, will shrink its own without the need for surgery. But if problematic, as already described above, will inhibit the airway and food because tonsils are too big. Up, if not surgery, will be greater disadvantages than benefits. Not to mention if complications arise such as an abscess on the tonsils or throat (tonsils / fairy tonsiler abscess), deaf (otitis media), sinusitis, bronchitis, and so on. Can even attack the vital organs of the body, namely the heart (rheumatic heart disease) and kidney (glomerulo nephritis akuta). Additionally, tonsil infection with infectious nest in children to a friend or close relative. Spread occurs through breathing air. So, if the patient is left tonsil is not treated properly, could be transmitted to other family members, such as brother or sister. In other words, if the tonsil problem and surgery, would be far more beneficial for optimal child development. As well as his family members would not be infected with the disease.

Adenoid cause deafness
On adenoid, problems that are often encountered growing size also too big to clog the airway through the nose. As a result, the child was breathing through the mouth. If it lasts a long time will affect the growth of the face and jaw. "The ceiling grew more concave upward, the upper jaw teeth going forward, and the mouth is always open to young faces seem like a stupid child. Facial is named as adenoid face." In addition, the enlarged adenoid would also urge eustacheus channels to be blocked. As a result, the liquid will form in the middle ear space and subsequently cause mild deafness. So do not be surprised if the child was called or talked to will not respond. Handling also have to go through surgery. The trick, scraped through the mouth without sliced ​​with a knife. The surgery is often performed along with tonsillectomy.

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The Power of healing with good food...

The Power of fasting 2 days from 5...

Everyone has the power of healing and living at optimum health. Are you using that power?

We’ve all heard the saying ‘You are what you eat’ but how many of us sit up and take note of the true meaning of this saying? 

Even though there are countless studies that point to the direct impact of our diets on our health people still choose processed food from large corporate supermarkets, without knowing the background or content of that food. Not only does food have the ability to do damage to our gut and our immune system, but it also has the ability to heal and support our body in its natural processes. 

Making dietary changes aren’t necessarily easy but the rewards are high especially if the reason is to cure or eliminate an illness.

The human body is in a constant delicate state of balance - we input food and expect our body to naturally digest and function. If we just give our bodies the chance to heal instead of battling with digestion and fighting the free radicals that surround us daily we may be able to strengthen our immune system to fight disease easier.

A short term fasting program can help our bodies to have time to heal. Fasting has been in the limelight lately and not without the science to back it up.  By fasting short term and limiting your intake of calories your body has the chance to put all effort into healing.  A sensible 2- 5 day approach seems to be what the science backs up, 5 days of normal sensible healthy eating followed by 2 days of fasting where you consume just 500-600 calories. Your body should feel lighter and your mind will be clearer and more alert. Don’t forget though every healthy eating regime needs to be done in moderation.

Check out the amazing documentary on fasting by the BBC's Michael Mosley

www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19112549 

The truth of the matter is, in order to actually heal our body (yes, it is possible to heal our body even with autoimmune disease) we need to make our health and our diet a priority. It really is about everything we put in our body, and the many lifestyle choices that we make each day, each moment.

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Stay calm if the child is febrile seizures

Febrile seizures experienced by many infants who have congenital nature easily get the health problems. Unlike epilepsy, febrile seizures generally trigger a high fever. When a febrile seizure occurs, stay calm. But if the attack lasts more than five minutes, immediately seek medical help. Wherever parents usually panic when suddenly experiencing stuip toddler or febrile seizures. In general, they are urgently looking for a tablespoon of clean handkerchief wrapped, the handle of a spoon inserted between the upper and lower teeth. The goal is that the airway remains open and the tongue of the child do not bitten during seizures. Another effort, lowering body temperature by applying it to a liquid alcohol chest, neck, and forehead of the child. While traditionally by rubbing crushed onion mixed with lime juice and a little eucalyptus oil on the child's chest and abdomen.

Is all of this action is efficacious?
According to doctors the child neurologist, initial actions that must be done is to place the child in a tilted position. No need to put anything in between the teeth. Added pediatrician, children who are not covered by high fever thick blanket, because it will actually add to the fever caused by the release of heat from the body is inhibited. In addition, tight clothing should be removed. Rubbing alcohol can also reduce fever, but not recommended because it is feared may hit the eye. For those who can not stand the smell, the child is compressed enough warm water lukewarm to warm water as hope evaporates, heat from the body of the child come up. "The attitude we must remain calm," added the doctor. "But if the seizure does not stop after five minutes, the child should be immediately taken to the nearest health facility".

Simple and complex
Number of patients with febrile seizures is estimated at 2-4% of the population in the U.S., South America, and Western Europe. But in Asia reported higher sufferers. Approximately 20% in the number of patients with complex febrile seizures should be handled more carefully. When seen gender patients, febrile seizures slightly more common in boys. Patients generally have a family history (parents or siblings) of patients febrile seizures. Development of children who often experience stuip often a bit late, had problems in the newborn period (at birth), and low serum sodium levels. The main risk factors commonly afflict children under the age of 3 months - 5 years are high fever (above 38 ° C). Can be caused by infections such as throat or other infections such as ear infections, measles, chicken pox, etc.. The most worrying is that a high fever is a symptom of inflammation of the brain, such as meningitis or encephalitis. In case of fever, increase in body temperature by 1 ° C can cause an increase in basal metabolism (the minimum amount of energy required to maintain vital body functions - Ed.) As much as 10-15%, while the oxygen demand of the brain increased by 20%.

Among children, the blood flow to the brain reaches 65% of the flow around the body (in adults only 15%). Therefore, the increase in body temperature more easily cause interference on brain metabolism. So would upset the balance of brain cells that lead to the occurrence of electrostatic discharge that spreads throughout the brain tissue. The result is muscle stiffness causing seizures earlier. Form of seizures may also be the eyes turned upwards with stiffness or weakness. Or, occurs repeatedly surge motions without prior stiffness. Attacks usually occur in the early rise in body temperature and lasted less than 10 minutes. Whole body spasms will stop automatically after receiving first aid. After the child looks tired, sleepy, and slept soundly. Once awakened consciousness is recovered.

Doctors explained that febrile seizures divided into two kinds. First, a simple febrile seizure, which lasted less than 15 minutes and did not cause brain damage or endanger the life of the child. The second, fever complex, which lasted more than 15 minutes and can occur more than once in 24 hours. In general, the complex febrile seizures, the child has a history of seizures or neurological disorders in her family. Because the longer the attack, it must be immediately addressed. If not, can sometimes lead to brain damage. Seizure that lasts longer and can interfere with continuous blood circulation to the brain, lack of oxygen, lack of water and electrolyte balance which can lead to swelling of the brain.

Not epilepsy
Indications of hospitalization in children with febrile seizures depends clinical circumstances and his family. In the complex attack, children should indeed be observed in the emergency room for several hours to be evaluated. In general, the condition will be recovered after the causes of fever are treated. "However, if the condition is not stable, for example, there are more serious causes suspicion, should be treated," message physician. "About 16% of children will experience a recurrence within the first 24 hours, although sometimes can not ascertain whether the child will experience back spasms".

To prevent an attack on a child with congenital febrile seizures, so the child has a fever, the most important thing as soon as possible try to lower the temperature of his body, by way of giving medication for fever or compress. Additionally drink water. Doctors generally will also prescribe drugs to prevent seizures in children with congenital case. So that the child has a fever, the drug can be given immediately. Drugs such as diazepam and phenobarbital can be used to prevent repeated attacks, although not a full guarantee. Because, as recognized physicians, to date, there is no safe and effective treatment. For that reason, the drug is only given for fever, should not be exaggerated. Giving excessive worry can cause side effects. If medication does not work, should be promptly investigated whether there are other more serious causes. Meanwhile, children continue to be monitored body temperature, because in the first 16 hours is still a great possibility of repeated attacks. Moreover, sometimes the temperature is not too high can trigger febrile seizures. To determine the temperature of the body, doctors recommend the use of mercury thermometers, because its the most simple and accurate. You do this by entering in part to the mouth, clipped to the armpit, anus or inserted, for five minutes. Previously, the mercury in the thermometer should be reduced to below normal temperatures during the clamp by several times.

Then, what is the difference of febrile seizures with epileptic seizures? On epilepsy, not accompanied by fever. Epilepsy is caused by innate factors that chemical imbalance, brain cells that trigger excessive electrical charges in the brain suddenly. People with epilepsy are someone who has a low default threshold stimuli to the spark. Spark could in some parts of the brain and the symptoms are diverse. Epileptic seizures often occur when he is stressed, depressed soul, very tired, or sometimes because of a sharp light. Indeed, according to the survey there are about 15% of cases of epilepsy are preceded by febrile seizures symptoms. However, less than 5% of children develop into epilepsy febrile seizures. Importantly, the parents are advised to remain alert to the possibility of febrile seizures. When the attack comes, parents should remain calm. Because emotions or confusion will not solve the problem quickly!

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