Beware of Placenta Praevia

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Do not regard lightly placenta praevia. According to doctors, pregnant women with the condition where the placenta blocking the birth canal, including high-risk pregnancies. Can not denied that pregnancy in every person is different. There are expectant mothers who have many complaints, some that felt he had no problems whatsoever. But sometimes, though not showing any symptoms does not mean free from the problem, because nearly 80% of pregnant women who suffer from placenta praevia actually thought pregnancy safe.

Early Detection
There are three types of placenta praevia, the classification is based on the grade. There was a placenta covering the whole birth canal, called placenta praevia totalis. If the placenta is only covering part of the birth canal is called placenta praevia partialis. If the placenta is only slightly touched the mouth of the uterus is called placenta marginalis. Every pregnancy with placenta praevia certainly has to give birth through a process of operation. In some cases there is a condition where the placenta is located at the bottom and not to touch the cervix. This condition is called placenta lies low and there is still chance to natural childbirth.

According to Dr. Ivan R Here, an obstetric and gynecologist from the Mother's Hospital, Central Jakarta, until now the medical world was not yet able to determine the cause of the displacement of the placenta that can block the birth canal, likewise with how to restore the location to the normal position. The traditional ways like a bow or even mopping the floor, no effect on the condition of placenta praevia. "There is no other way to deal with placenta praevia unless early detect," said Dr. Ivan. "It was at the time of implantation (time in which the placenta attached to the fetus) in pregnant women, approximately 2% where the placenta is under. But it still could change again," said Dr. Ivan. "Therefore there is an important time for women to perform ultrasound, at the age of 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. We did an ultrasound as well also check where the location of the placenta, so if from the beginning we can alert if the location of the placenta was at the bottom," added dr. Ivan.

Caesar, The only Way

At 32-36 weeks gestation, ultrasound should be done again. This is the final time, where the location of the placenta can not be moved again. If the condition is so, then a caesarean is the only option.

Cesarean section on pregnancy with placenta praevia conditions are relatively safe, but there are some situations in which the mother makes a risky operation, namely: the age factor, a second pregnancy with placenta praevia and have had many children.

For the expectant mothers who are pregnant, what is important is knowing when to go to the doctor. Especially if there is bleeding that is not accompanied by pain. Placenta praevia should look out for, though you may not feel it and still be active as usual.

Be aware of early symptoms of Breast Cancer ...

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Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the breast tissue.
Cancer can begin to grow in the milk glands, milk ducts, fatty tissue and connective tissue in the breast.

Causes
The cause is unknown, but there are some risk factors that cause a woman to be more likely to have breast cancer.



Risk Factors
Several factors influencing risk are:
1. Age.
Approximately 60% of breast cancer occurs in over 60 years of age. Greatest risk found in women aged over 75 years.
2. Never had breast cancer.
After the affected breast removed, then the risk of breast cancer in healthy increased by 0,5-1% / year.
3. Family history of breast cancer.
Women whose mothers, sisters or children suffering from cancer, have risk 3 times more likely to have breast cancer.
4. Genetic and hormonal factors.
5. Had non-cancerous breast disease
6. Menarche (first menstruation) before age 12 years, menopause after age 55 years, first pregnancy after age 30 years or had never been pregnant.
7. contraceptive pills or estrogen replacement therapy.
8. Obesity after menopause.
9. Use of alcohol.
10 The use of alcohol more than 1-2 cups / day can increase the risk of breast cancer.
11. Chemicals.
Several studies have mentioned the chemical exposure that resemble estrogen (contained in pesticides and other industrial products) may increase the risk of breast cancer.
12. DES (diethylstilbestrol).
Women who take DES to prevent miscarriage have a higher risk of breast cancer.
13 radiation.

Symptoms and Signs
The initial symptoms in the form of a lump that is usually perceived differently from the surrounding breast tissue, painless and usually have an irregular edge.

In the early stages, when driven by a finger, a lump can be moved easily under the skin.
At an advanced stage, the lump is usually attached to the chest wall or the surrounding skin. In advanced-stage cancer, can form a swollen lump or breast skin ulcers.
Sometimes, the skin over the lump shrank and looked like an orange peel.

Other symptoms that may be found is a lump or mass in the armpit, change the size or shape of the breast, an abnormal discharge from the nipple
(usually bloody or yellow to green, may also be pus), a change in color or texture of the skin on the breast, nipple and areola (dark brown area around the nipple),
breast looks red, the skin around the nipple scaly, nipples are retracted or feel itchy, painful swelling of the breasts or one breast.
At an advanced stage may arise bone pain, weight loss, swelling of arms or ulcerated skin.

Prevention
Many risk factors can not be controlled. Some experts diet and cancer experts believe that the changes in diet and lifestyle in general can reduce the incidence of cancer.

It is important to make early diagnosis of breast cancer since it is easier to treat if still in early stages.

Self breast examination, clinical breast examination and mammography as a screening procedure can be used to detect cancer at an early stage.

Management
Treatment usually begins after the comprehensive assessment of the condition of the patient, i.e. about 1 week or more after the biopsy.
The treatment consists of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hormone inhibitors.

Radiation therapy used to kill cancer cells in the tumor removal and the surrounding area, including the lymph nodes.

Chemotherapy (a combination of drugs to kill cells that multiply quickly or pressing breeding) and drug-hormone inhibitors (drugs that affect the hormones that support the growth of cancer cells) are used to suppress the growth of cancer cells throughout the body.

Tips To Prevent Belly Fat

Posted by senoya on Sunday, February 7, 2010 , under , , | comments (0)




Y
our belly fat? It can be very disturbing appearance. Besides a bit difficult for us to move freely so we look look less attractive. Indeed, we can arrange a fashion strategy that can cover that fat belly. But it's better than we find ways to avoid this problem. Well here's how we can avoid that:



Set Patterns and How to Eat

When you eat, do you very quickly chew it? If yes, it should be changed ...

Chewing or swallowing food too fast can result in the air suspended in the stomach resulting in bulging.

Also make it a habit to chew foods also about 32 times before you swallow. So that food can be easily digested. And one more thing is try to avoid a heavy meal late at night and do not get used to sleep after eating.

Also avoid eating large meals because it can make enlarged stomach and slow digestion in the intestine. Therefore better to eat small meals but often.

Avoid Junk Food

If you seriously crave a flat stomach try eating less salty foods, and contain much salt as potato chips, etc.. Sure could make a decrease in appetite if you eat does not use salt. but if you really want to slim, it takes sacrifice.

Forget fast food once a very tempting taste for salt content in it are very high. Avoid cold foods are also fast food ketchup and mustard canned.


Exercising regularly

Do badminton or basketball, gym, running light on a regular basis. With so can help move the fluid in the abdomen. Water will come out through sweat or pushed into the bladder and expelled as urine. Some say that sit ups can shrink stomach. Actually it's not always true. Because the function of sit up is to tightening the stomach muscles rather than to shrink the stomach.

Expand Mineral Drinking Water

Drinking mineral water can dilute the concentration of sodium (salt) and toxins in the body thereby increasing the amount of water coming out of the system. Oh yes also avoid Sparkling mineral water, it is carbonated water which is naturally derived from the fountain. It contains soda so it’ll give a unique sensation when been drunk. But be careful because the content of it can cause enlarged abdomen

Impact of Softdrink For Our Bodies ... Important !!

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Soda, pop, cola, soft drinks - whatever his name is one of the worst beverages may be consumed by our bodies. We need to know how much soda can affect our bodies so that we can determine the appropriate drink for our bodies.

SOFT DRINK IS VERY HARD TO HEALTH
Soft drinks contain little - not even at all - vitamins or other essential nutrients. In contrast, most soft drinks contain a lot of problems just like: caffeine, carbonate, sugar - or a more severe artificial sugar, and often also contain coloring substances, flavorings, and preservatives.

Many studies have found that consuming soft drinks in large quantities, especially for children, is one factor that can cause health problems, including cavities, lack of nutrition, obesity (overweight), diabetes type 2, and heart disease.

WHY SUGAR IN SOFT DRINK NOT GOOD?
Most soft drinks contain sugar in large numbers. Recommendations USDA (U.S. Health) regarding dietary sugar levels as much as 200 calories is 10 teaspoons a day. And almost all soft drinks contain more than these levels!
Why is consuming too much sugar is bad for health? For starters, we'll talk about what happened when sugar enters our bodies. When drinking soft drinks that contain sugar, the pancreas will work and produce insulin, the hormone that will clean the sugar content in the blood by the fibers and cells of our bodies so much more useful. Consuming too much sugar, can increase the amount of insulin. The high level of insulin in the blood above normal can lead to depression in the immune system, so that it can weaken our body's ability to fight disease.

Another thing to consider is that most of the remnants of the sugar will end and stored as fat in the body, where it resulted in increased weight and increased risk of heart disease and cancer. One study found that when subjects were given refined sugar, white blood cell count increased significantly for several hours afterward. Another study found that rats fed a diet of sugar in large quantities has a tendency substantially affected by breast cancer are higher than those given sugar in a normal diet.


INFLUENCE OF DIET SODA FOR HEALTH
We can conclude that diet soda or sugar-free is a better choice. One study found that drinking soft drinks is one or more a day increased to 30% weight loss at around the abdomen and waist.

Diet sodas were given artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, or Saccharin. Sweetener, artificial sweeteners are very bad for our health.
Saccharine for example, proved to be carcinogenic, which can cause colon cancer in rats.
Aspartame, better known as NutraSweet, is a chemical that can stimulate the brain that the meal is sweet. Aspartame can turn into Acpartic Acid, Phenylalanine, and Methanol at temperatures of 86 degrees Fahrenheit. We need to remember that the temperature in our stomach is about 98 degrees Fahrenheit. An article released by the University of Texas showed Aspartame linked to obesity. The process of stimulation in the brain causes the desire to consume a sweet and trigger excess carbohydrates.

CALCIUM REDUCE CARBON
Drinks with bubbles (bubbles) contains phosphoric acid, which can reduce the levels of calcium in the blood. Calcium is a key component in bone formation. With a lack of calcium in a long time can weaken the mass and power


Caffeine triggers STRESS
Number of levels of caffeine are usually printed on the soft drinks. Consuming too much caffeine can reduce the body's calcium, caffeine also stimulates our central nervous system, so that it can cause stress and insomnia.

Forget the soda and start eating:

• WHITE WATER
Water is vital to drink our health. Every cell of our bodies need water to perform its essential functions.
At the time of travel, use a stainless steel thermos or glass bottle filled with clean water. Give the taste of water with a little mixture of Basil, Mint leaves, or a drop of honey.
• FRUIT juice
If you are a lover of fruit juice drinks, try to add water to your juice so as to reduce the sugar content. Purchase of 100% juice made from organic materials, especially cranberries, acai, pomegranate. The materials are also useful as an antioxidant body.
• TEA
Tea can add energy and have many health benefits. Black tea, green, white, or oolong tea all contain antioxidant polyphenols. In fact, tea is a food / plant-based beverage that contains more antioxidants than any fruit.
Herbal tea does not contain a similar antioxidant, but it remains a good choice of drinks with health benefits, such as may give effect to relax and calm.
If the tea does not satisfy your desire for sweet taste, you can add a little Cinnamon (cinnamon) or honey, which can provide health benefits far more important for our bodies.

LET'S HEALTHY LIVING!!

Hand Washing Save Lives

Posted by senoya on Saturday, February 6, 2010 , under , , | comments (0)



Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds. However, if soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product to clean your hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast acting.



When washing hands with soap and water:

  • Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available.
  • Rub hands together to make a lather and scrub all surfaces.
  • Continue rubbing hands for 20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing "Happy Birthday" twice through to a friend!
  • Rinse hands well under running water
  • Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet

When should you wash your hands?

  • Before preparing or eating food
  • After going to the bathroom
  • After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has gone to the bathroom
  • Before and after tending to someone who is sick
  • After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
  • After handling an animal or animal waste
  • After handling garbage
  • Before and after treating a cut or wound

Remember: If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based gel to clean hands.

When using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer:

  • Apply product to the palm of one hand
  • Rub hands together
  • Rub the product over all surfaces of hands and fingers until hands are dry.