Sakit Kepala Sebelah Bisa Hilang dengan Bercinta

Sakit Kepala Sebelah Bisa Hilang dengan Bercinta

Melakukan hubungan seks yang sehat tidak hanya dapat menyegarkan pikiran tetapi juga dapat bermanfaat untuk kesehatan. Salah satunya, seks dapat mengobati migrain atau sakit kepala sebelah.

Alasan mengapa seks dapat mengobati migrain adalah karena pada saat orgasme, tubuh melepaskan zat kimia tertentu di otak yang bekerja untuk mengurangi migrain.

Berdasarkan studi dalam laporan jurnal Headache menunjukkan bahwa neurotransmitter serotonin dilepaskan selama seks, menciptakan semua sensasi yang membuat orang merasa baik.

"Selain itu, ketika orgasme tubuh melepaskan endorfin yang bekerja untuk menghilangkan rasa sakit," jelas Dr Alexander Mauskop dari New York Headache Center, seperti dilansir everydayhealth, Sabtu (5/3/2011).

Endorfin merupakan bahan kimia seperti opiat, yang berhubungan dengan perasaan, perasaan positif dan bahagia, serta menyimpan pesan rasa sakit ke otak.

Tidak seperti obat penghilang rasa sakit yang bisa memakan waktu hingga 15 menit untuk bekerja, bahan kimia tubuh ini segera bekerja dan mematikan migrain.

Migrain adalah genetik dan orang yang rentan terhadap migrain juga lebih rentan untuk mengembangkan jenis-jenis sakit kepala. Meski gejala migrain yang paling umum seperti sensitivitas terhadap cahaya, suara, beberapa bau, mual dan sakit berdenyut konstan, tapi yang menyebabkan migrain berbeda untuk setiap orang.

Menurut Dr Mark W Green, direktur Headache Medicine di Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, ada ribuan gen dan kombinasi kimia yang mengatur kecenderungan untuk migrain.

Tapi pada beberapa orang dengan kondisi kesehatan tertentu, melakukan hubungan seks justru dapat memicu sakit kepala. Hal ini karena seks dapat meningkatkan tekanan darah dan menyebabkan pelebaran pembuluh darah di otak.

"Seks sama halnya dengan olahraga yang merupakan kegiatan fisik. Bila orang yang rawan sakit kepala, maka tekanan berat pada bagian belakang dan leher saat berhubungan seks dapat memicu kambuhnya sakit kepala," jelas Dr Mauskop.

Sedangkan menurut Dr Green, sakit kepala saat berhubungan seks paling sering terlihat pada orang dengan migrain karena sudah memiliki genetik untuk mengembangkan sakit kepala.

Fight Disease with Ripe Tomatoes

Fight Disease with Ripe Tomatoes

Red tomatoes and fresh herbs can not only be used as a complement cuisine but also can be used as drugs to combat various diseases
dangerous. In fact, cooked tomatoes more beneficial than raw tomatoes.

Scientists from the National Centre of Food and Safety in Illinois revealed that eating tomatoes can help reduce the risk of cancer, osteoporosis and heart disease.

Not only fresh raw tomatoes, cooked tomatoes or a mixture of food turned out to give more benefits.

According to scientists, fresh red vegetables are the source of foods containing lycopene (a powerful antioxidant) majority. And unlike other fruit or vegetable, the content of antioxidants in tomatoes are potentially more after cooking.

The scientists explain that nutrition has a protective mechanism that may help prevent inflammation and blood clotting.

"Utilizing the tomatoes and tomato products may be one simple and effective strategies to help people increase their intake of vegetables, which causes an increase in diet as a whole and ultimately better health," explained Dr. Britt Burton-Freeman and and Dr. Kristin Reimers, who conduct research, as reported by Dailymail, Saturday (03/05/2011).

According to Dr Reimers, this study underlines the link between eating tomatoes and reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and other health disorders.

"The evidence also shows that consumption of tomatoes should be recommended because of the nutritional benefits and because it is simple and effective strategies to increase vegetable intake as a whole," added Dr Reimers.

This research report has been published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.

Abstinence-abstinence Make a Pregnant Again

Abstinence-abstinence Make a Pregnant Again

Women who are pregnant should pay attention to food and the activities carried out so as not to harm the fetus and herself. To know that abstinence-abstinence for pregnant women.

It's important for pregnant women to find out what foods are safe to eat and what activities are allowed to do. Because anything done or consumed by pregnant women can affect pregnancy and the fetus is still contained.

Some of the restrictions that should be avoided by pregnant women, as quoted from Pregnancy.about.com and Womenshealth.gov, Wednesday (02/09/2011), namely:

Foods to avoid

   1. All types of raw foods, such as sushi, seafood, meat or other raw poultry because of the risk contaminated with coliform bacteria, salmonella and parasites toksiplasmosis. Meanwhile, if you want to eat raw vegetables or salad should make sure that the vegetables had been washed clean.
   2. Hndari raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs such as mayonnaise, unpasteurized eggnog, or Hollandaise sauce because the risk of salmonella contamination.
   3. Fish containing high levels of mercury in their fatty tissues such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish because it can cause neurological disorders and delays in fetal development. Also limit your intake of fish containing mercury levels are such as tuna, lobster and sea trout.
   4. Alcohol because it can increase the risk of miscarriage and premature birth. Heavy drinkers is associated with fetal alcohol syndrome that includes facial defects, low IQ, mental retardation, poor coordination and aggressive behavior.
   5. Caffeine, pregnant women should limit intake of caffeine because caffeine can cross the placenta and increase fetal heart rate and breathing. In addition, caffeine can reduce the absorption of iron can theoretically lead to anemia.
   6. Eating in vain, because the risk of causing food poisoning that can cause serious problems in pregnancy and the fetus.


Activities that should be avoided

   1. Smoking, because it can transmit nicotine and also cause cancer in babies. In addition, smoking can increase the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and infant mortality.
   2. Exposure to toxic substances and chemicals like household cleaners that contain lead, mercury use as solvents, insecticides and paint.
   3. Indiscriminate use of drugs, some drugs are known should not be consumed by pregnant women because it can cause a reaction that could endanger the pregnancy. Ask directions from a doctor even though the-counter medicines.
   4. Cleaning the cat or dog cage because of the risk of toxoplasmosis which can be harmful to the fetus.
   5. Bathroom and bath with hot water or sauna, because high temperatures can damage the fetus and cause pregnant women to faint.
   6. Using cleaning products vagina, pregnant women should avoid sprays or cleaning fluids for possibly could affect the vaginal environment that can increase the risk of gallbladder infection or fungal infection.
   7. Using X-ray, if pregnant women should perform diagnostic tests or dental examination with X-ray should consult your physician first so that it can be more careful in the process.
   8. Lifting heavy luggage, because it can increase the pressure on his back that could cause risk. If a weak back muscles and the stomach is enlarged should get someone else.
   9. Hair coloring, because it can increase the risk of neuroblastoma is one of the most common type of cancer in children. In addition, the American Pregnancy Association also said a little dye in contact with the skin can be absorbed by the body and into the bloodstream.

This Happens When Pregnant Women Lack Vitamins and Minerals

This Happens When Pregnant Women Lack Vitamins and Minerals

Pregnant women must have adequate nutrition. If pregnant women lack the nutrients and vitamins can cause problems on the health of the mother and the fetus. What are the consequences?

Specific nutritional needs of pregnant women increases risk of making defiensi on some vitamins and minerals. Thus, pregnant women need to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

If pregnant women lack of nutrients and vitamins, as quoted from the LIVESTRONG and Babyfit, Friday (11/02/2011) then this will happen:

Folic acid deficiency
Folic acid or vitamin B9 helps the body produce and maintain new cells, while in early pregnancy folic acid to support the production of blood and blood cells.

Folic acid needs during pregnancy increased from 400 mg per day to 600 mg per day. If there is a deficiency of folic acid during pregnancy, the risk of preterm birth, neural tube defects (neural tube defects).

Vitamin A deficiency
Pregnant women at risk of vitamin A deficiency, especially during the last trimester when demand for the fetus of pregnant women who conceived and his own rise.

Intake of vitamin A are less during pregnancy can affect the ability of vision and also the development of fetal lungs.

Iron deficiency
In a report in The Journal of Nutrition 2003 edition tells us during pregnancy blood volume increases by 35-40 percent. Blood cells contain hemoglobin proteins that require iron minerals. This hemoglobin carries oxygen to body cells mother and fetus, thus iron becomes essential nutrients.

Transfer of iron to the fetus will increase during week 30. If iron levels are low transfer would make the fetus not getting enough iron intake (at risk of low birth weight) and the mother will also be at risk of deficiency anemia.

Lack of calcium and vitamin D
The need calcium and vitamin D will increase during pregnancy to support the growth and development of bones and teeth baby. If the intake of calcium and vitamin D are not sufficient, then the baby's mother will take it from bone. This increases the risk of osteoporosis in women and respiratory infections in infants.

Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 is needed for the body to form the DNA, RNA, fat and some hormones and proteins that play an important role to form red blood cells and keep nerves still work fine.

During pregnancy the body reserves of vitamin B12 in which makes possible low risk of deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause complications in pregnancy.

Beware! Babies Born lifeless

Beware! Babies Born lifeless

Which parent would not strike if you find her baby was born in a lifeless condition. Although sometimes it is unavoidable, the risk of stillbirth or known also by the term stillbirth can be anticipated early on.

In many cases, stillbirth can occur in the fetus just a few moments before being born. But the definition of stillbirth is actually more widespread, ie covering the death of a fetus that has entered the age of 20 weeks or more.

Conditions that increase the risk of stillbirth is 2 or more pregnancies, and pregnancies in women older than 35 years. In addition, the risk of stillbirth was also higher in pregnant women are overweight (being overweight).

"The bad news, the exact cause of stillbirth has yet to be explained," said Dr. Daghni Rajasingam, the obstetrician from the Royal College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists in the UK as quoted by The Sun, Sunday (13/02/2011).

Because anyone can experience it, Dr Daghni recommend that pregnant mothers do not hesitate to consult them often implies to the doctor. Moreover, if the mother has one or several risk factors mentioned above.

As mentioned by Dr Daghni, here are the steps that can be done to anticipate the risk of stillbirth.

1. Check fetal movements
One indication that the fetus in a healthy condition is the existence of an active fetal movements in the womb. A healthy baby usually move about 10 times a day. Immediately consult the womb if fetal movement weakened, the more rare or even not detected.

2. Lose weight
Pregnant women who are obese and obesity (overweight) had a higher risk for experiencing stillbirth. The risk may be higher if pregnant women are also suffering from diabetes. Therefore, the wisest step is to go on a diet to lose weight before pregnancy.

3. Consider the age before pregnancy
In relation to the risk of stillbirth, the ideal age for women to have children is 35 years and below. If want to have children over that age, for example 40 years, do anticipation by keeping the physical condition and good nutrition. Do not forget, frequently consult the womb to the doctor.

4. Check Ultrasound
Consult the womb to the doctor just sometimes not enough to know certain health condition of the fetus. Perform ultrasound examination (ultrasound) to see the movement of the fetus, as well as anticipate the risk of a variety of abnormalities in the fetus.

5. Beware of pain and bleeding
Some women do not want to waste time going to the doctor if only to report pain in her womb. And if you have experienced stillbirth risk factors, the slightest pain to watch, especially if accompanied by bleeding.

Experienced discomfort during pregnancy

Experienced discomfort during pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the wonders of the beautiful for women. But not a few women who are surprised by the changes in the body that makes him uncomfortable.

Here are some conditions and body changes that occur during pregnancy, as quoted from Womenshealth.gov, Friday (02/25/2011):

1. Feeling pain in the body
Along with the growing uterus, the pregnant woman may feel pain and pain in the back, abdomen, groin and thigh area. Most pregnant women feel back pain and pain near the pelvic bone due to pressure from the baby's head and weight gain. But there is also a feeling of pain from the waist to the knees or feet.

To overcome this try to lie or rest for a while and can also compress the body with something warm.

2. Changes in breast size
During pregnancy your breasts will increase in size and feel full. This is because of hormonal changes that cause breast increase in size, weight and body management and how to prepare for breastfeeding. In the third trimester pregnant women was churning out some colostrum (yellowish fluid that contains antibodies).

To fix use the bra that fit the size of the breast at that time so it does not make the pain and can support the breast well, and use the pads if breastfeeding had started out.

3. Constipation or constipation
The high levels of hormones during pregnancy will make the digestive process slows down, relax the muscles in the abdomen and the pressure of the uterus in the abdomen that can make someone suffer from constipation. No wonder if the expectant mother is sometimes difficult or painful defecation.

To overcome drink 10 glasses of water each day, eating foods rich in fiber, light physical activity and stay away from caffeine drinks.

4. Fatigue and sleep disorders
Fatigue usually occurs in the first trimester which is the sign of the body that he needed more rest.

When the second trimester fatigue began to decrease and have enough energy to move. While the third trimester of normal kelalahan occur due to the growing size of the stomach, difficulty sleeping, the movement of the baby, increased metabolism and also cramps in the leg.

To overcome this try to lie to the left side and use pillows to support the body (can be among the knee or below the belly), try to go into the bedroom faster and consume enough water in the morning.

5. Strech mark (the lines in the skin) and skin changes
Stretch marks most often appear on the buttocks, thighs, stomach and breast caused by stretching the skin and usually appears in the second trimester of pregnancy. Skin changes can also occur during pregnancy such as the nipples become darker or brown, there are patches of skin on the cheeks, nose or upper lip. Pregnant women should be patient because the stretch marks and skin changes will disappear after delivery.

6. Swelling
Most pregnant women experience swelling in the face, hands, ankles or some point in the body. This condition is common. To fix avoid caffeine drinks and salty food, rest and elevation of the leg.

7. Frequent urination
Pregnant women generally have frequency of urination is more frequent. This is because the baby in the uterus push the bladder, urethra and pelvic floor muscles. This pressure makes pregnancy more frequent urination. To fix this try doing Kegel exercises, rest and eat enough water to avoid dehydration.

8. Varicose veins
During pregnancy blood volume increases greatly which makes blood vessels memebsar. In addition, pressure from large blood vessels in the back of the uterus makes slow return of blood to the heart that causes varicose veins in the leg or calf. To overcome avoid using tight pants, high heels and sit down with the position kakii lifted higher.

Indonesian Women Do not hastily Pregnant

Indonesian Women Do not hastily Pregnant

The high cases of teenagers who become pregnant before their time so serious attention of the Minister of Health Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih. Menkes worried that not enough knowledge of the pregnancy will affect the birth of the babies malnourished.

According to the Minister of Health is very important for women to find a balanced nutrition for infants or toddlers so that would be born to new generations a healthy and strong.

The importance of nutrition is required to suppress a decrease prelavensi toddler short (stunted) to 32% in 2015.

"(Figures malnutrition) has been a long time. And the woman since she was a teenager, it is important to nutrition. Do not get pregnant quickly," Minister of Health appealed Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih after launching the national action plan for food and nutrition (RAN-PG) in 2011-2015 in office of the Ministry of Planning / Bappenas, Menteng, Jakarta, Sunday (28/02/2011).

He said Indonesia is important for women to understand and understand the meaning of important nutrients, until the baby is born. .

"If the children of Indonesia, the growth of good physique, will be better. Also in the programmed time pregnant women," said Endang.

The government noted the number of malnourished children under five has declined from 28% in 2005 to 17.9% last year (Riskesdas 2010). Where in RPJMN 2010-2014 target of underweight prevalence to 15%.

"Currently, nutritional status has improved. Recorded 18.4% in 2008, and currently 17.9%," said Endang.

But the minister admitted there are other things more important than the number of malnourished, that is the problem stunted. Where stunted the focus of intervention in the development of nutrition in Indonesia within the next 5 years.

"There are other problems, short toddlers. Discovered third short categorized under five children," he said.

In 2007 short-prevalence among children under five by 36.8%. Although the prevalence decreased to 35.6%, but the prevalence of stunted disparsitas between provinces is quite big. For that we need to get specific treatment, especially in the areas of food insecurity.

"Exodus action plan is expected to bridge the MDGs are essentially determined in RPJMN 2010-2014 ie declining prevalence of underweight among children under five to less than 15%, decrease in short-prevalence among children under five to 32%, and the achievement of food intake by 2000 calories intake kilo calories per person per day, "said Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas, Armida Alisjahbana in his speech.