HealthNews Dozen: 2009 Fitness Trends
Health News September 25th, 2009
When the calendar turns over to January of 2010, many people will begin to implement New Year’s resolutions that include some type of health and fitness goals. People vow to live healthier lives throughout the new year, whether that includes adding various forms of exercise, starting a diet, or eliminating negative habits. While each person’s decision is his or her own and must be based on personal preferences and objectives, it is interesting to note the predicted trends for the year based on past years, and those trends might be an indicator of programs that are easier to find and more reasonably priced due to popularity. Read the rest of this entry »
Gates Promises Aid Vaccine Development Fund
Health News September 22nd, 2009
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate 10 billion dollars over a period of next decade to fund research new vaccine manufacturing will be given to people in poor countries.
In a statement, Bill Gates also took the government and the business world to get involved. He said the donation will produce the number of immunizations so great that it expected to reach the target vaccine to 90 percent of children in poor countries so that they are protected from deadly diseases, like diarrhea and pneumonia.
“This is the decade of the vaccine. The vaccine has proven safe and improve the quality of life of people in poor countries. Through the latest innovations in the world we hope the vaccine will be more children are saved,” said Bill Gates in a statement.
He added, digelontorkan foundation donations doubled from previous years are only 4.5 billion U.S. dollars. Through this donation, estimated 7.6 million children younger than 5 years can be saved in the year 2019.
It is estimated there will be an additional 1.1 million more children could be saved after a malaria vaccine production in the coming 2014. Likewise, the TB vaccine that will prevent more deaths.
“The vaccine is a miracle. We just need a few doses, but they will work to prevent diseases of our lifetime,” said Melinda Gates.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was a foundation set up by one of the richest people in this world to deal with health issues and global education.
Healthy with Arthritis Gymnastics
Fitness September 15th, 2009
Can NOT be denied that the activities of Indonesian society that increasingly dense causing various health problems, including arthritis pain. But unfortunately in line with the increasing number of arthritis sufferers in Indonesia, precisely the awareness and misunderstanding about this disease remains high.
Reading these phenomena, PT Pfizer Indonesia, as a producer of quality medicine, calls on people of Indonesia to identify, prevent, and cope with pain from arthritis by conducting joint exercises as a method recommended by your doctor. Introduction gymnastics officially rheumatic conducted in Jakarta today as the celebration of eight years of the existence of celecoxib in Indonesia.
In general, the definition of arthritis is a disease that attacks the joints and supporting structures or tissue around the joints. Attacked body part is usually in the joints in the fingers, knees, hips, and spine.
These conditions, among other things due to excessive activity or repeated trauma experienced by the joints, causing cartilage wear on the joints (cartilage) which becomes a cushion for the bones and cause pain if the joint is moved. Arthritis can lead to disability (morbidity), disability (disability), decreased quality of life, and increase the economic burden the patient or his family.
Based on the latest research results from qy Zeng et al 2008, the prevalence of rheumatic pain in Indonesia reached 23.6 percent to 31.3 percent. This figure shows that the pain from arthritis is quite disturbing activities of the Indonesian people, especially those who have very dense activity in urban areas such as driving a vehicle in the middle of the flow of traffic, sitting for hours with no significant body movement, demand for interesting and vibrant , lack of exercise portion, and the age factor.
Plus still many people’s view that Indonesia underestimate this disease because it is as if the soul does not pose a threat, but the pain caused by this disease became a disturbing obstacle for urban communities to conduct their activities daily.
Dr. Irawan Rustandi, Medical Director of PT Pfizer Indonesia, explained, “We feel it’s time for the Indonesian people to know more deeply about rheumatic diseases, who can stricken with rheumatism and how to best handle. As such, they are more aware of the consequences of This disease that voluntarily join the socialized knowledge to their family members to avoid arthritis. ”
Departure from rheumatism and concern for the facts above, Pfizer worked with medical and rehabilitation specialists are supported by a professional instructor to create a method of exercise that can help reduce the risk of arthritis that also functions as an additional therapy for patients with rheumatism in the quiet phase.
“Gymnastics is an exercise rheumatic gesture or a gentle exercise program that consists of several stages such as heating, single core exercises (low impact to strengthen the work of the heart and lungs), two core training (basic training and the prevention of rheumatic therapy), and cooling , “he said.
By doing this exercise regularly and correctly, arthritis sufferers are expected to be free from the symptoms of rheumatic disease and painful joint stiffness. In addition, Pfizer also suggested that this exercise coupled with consultation with your doctor to get maximum results and avoid the things that are not desirable.
“In addition to methods of treatment through exercise, a pharmacological, pain due to arthritis can also be overcome with a group of anti-inflammatory drugs non-steroidal non-specific (non-specific non-steroidal anti-inflammatory or ns-NSAIDs). However, this drug class was can cause gastrointestinal complaints at the top that can disturb and harm the patient, “he explained.
Explained Dr. Rustandi Irawan, arthritis drug celecoxib is COX-COXIBX group 2 (specific inhibitors, or inhibitors of COX-2) production of PT Pfizer Indonesia capable of specifically inhibiting COX-2 enzyme associated with pain and inflammation, so much safer to the stomach compared with anti-rheumatic drugs pain ns-NSAIDs.
“Celecoxib has also been believed to eight years in Indonesia as a drug to overcome the problems with arthritis in terms of safety profile upper gastrointestinal (upper GI) is better than the drug class ns-NSAIDs, and cardiovascular safety in terms comparable to ns – NSAIDs because it was to overcome the pain due to arthritis holistic, people are advised to continue to consult with the doctor, “he said.
10 Tips To Sleep More Wonderful
Health Tips September 15th, 2009
Often feel cranky lately? body is not fit & always feel tired? It could be a sign that we are not resting enough. Problems in the workplace, finances, housework burden, problems with spouse or children sometimes can not make us rest in peace. We may not be able to control all the factors that can impair quality of rest but we can create the environment or habits that can improve the quality of our rest.
Here are some tips that can be practiced to improve the quality of our rest:
1. Make a routine in terms of sleep and time awake us. By getting used to sleep & wake up at the same time can set the body to break the cycle and also allows us to sleep easier at night.
2. Do not eat or drink in significant amounts before bedtime. Should eat a light amount of at least 2 hours before bed.
3. Avoid nicotine, and alcohol cafein at night. Thirdly it can make us to stay awake. At least avoid drinking alcohol for 8 hours before bed.
4. Exercise regularly. Physical activity done regularly can make us sleep more quickly and more soundly. But for some people when exercising the right sebelumt sleep can make it more difficult to sleep.
5. create the atmosphere of the room into the bedroom a comfortable place for us to rest. The room is cool rooms, dark, quiet and comfortable is usually the ideal place for us to be able to relax quickly
6. Try to rest more during sleep at night. Rest or sleep during the day can make a break during the night decreased. We recommend that you limit your nap time to ½ hour.
7. Use a mattress & pillows comfortable. Usually tastes may differ on the types of mattresses & pillows are convenient to use.
8. Make bedtime activity done regularly, so it can be a signal for the body to rest immediately. These activities can be with its warm water bath, read a book or listening to music.
9. Sleep when your body has felt tired & switch / Remove bedroom light. If you have not tertidurjuga for 15-20 minutes, get up and do other activities when you’re tired and just sleep. Do not force the body to fall asleep as soon as it actually can cause stress which resulted in more difficult to sleep.
10. Use the medicine for sleep as a last resort. Consult your doctor first regarding your complaint, so the doctor can determine the right treatment for you
Ten Tips: When You Lose Your Health Insurance
Health Insurance September 13th, 2009
Economic times are tough and many are facing layoffs. Even more are being told that their employer will be eliminating or reducing health benefits. As a result many people are losing their health insurance coverage. Legislation is currently being proposed that can help those without health insurance but sometimes your health cannot wait and you need help now.
1. Use COBRA if You Are Laid Off – If you get laid off from your job and need health insurance you can Use COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation). COBRA is available for 18 months after loosing your employer health coverage. COBRA allows you to keep the health plan that your employer used to provide as long as that plan still exists. If your employer is still in business and offering some health insurance to current employees you can usually qualify. COBRA will be more expensive than the premiums deducted from your paycheck but this is sometimes necessary if you are unable to get health care elsewhere. COBRA is often cheaper than private and individual health insurance plans.
2. Continue Preventative Measures – Without health insurance it is now more important than ever to live a natural and healthy lifestyle. Use preventative measures such as regulating weight, exercising, eating healthy, lowering your cholesterol (http://www.naturalnews.com/025715.html), and reducing stress from your life. When possible you can resume other preventative measures such as regular checkups and diabetes & cancer screenings.
3. Ask Your Doctor for Help – Ask your doctor about reduced fees or treatment and drug options for those with lower income or no health insurance. Your doctor may also be able to recommend a health care discount card that they accept.
4. Decrease Stress – Stress has a terrible effect on your body and your health. Make sure to get enough sleep, exercise regularly, eat natural and healthy foods, and actively use relaxation techniques such as yoga or breathing exercises.
5. Not Smoking – By not smoking you increase your chances of being approved for another health insurance plan including private and individual health insurance plans. Non-smokers receive much lower health insurance premiums and have less risk of overall health problems. Read the rest of this entry »
