Healthy Life Journal

5 Habits for Getting cancer  is activities sometimes cause we do not have time for a good skin care. The result skin will lose their softness. Over age, the skin tends to become more thin & twisted. This insebuah new research suggests that compounds derived from 2 types of material that is of pepper & spice turmeric, was able to be used as a breast cancer prevention because it inhibits the growth of cancer stem cells that can accelerate tumor growth.

When the compound curcumin (from turmeric) and piperine (from black pepper) are given in breast cells in the laboratory, the number of cancer stem cells decreased whereas normal cells remain unchanged, according to researchers at the cancer center university of Michigan, United States . The results of existing research in medical journals about the research & treatment of breast cancer.

“If we can limit the number of cancer stem cells, then we can limit the number of potential cells to change shape into a tumor”, according to head researcher Dr. Madhuri Kakarala which is also a clinical instructor in internal medicine at the university medical school researchers at Michigan & VA medical centers Ann Arbor.

The study shows that curcumin and piperine invention is effective against cancer stem cells but not toxic to normal breast tissue has important implications for women.

“Women are at greater risk for breast cancer now have the option of taking tamoxifen or raloxifene as a prevention, but most women do not want to take the drug because of toxicity” according to Dr. Kakarala. So the concept that the herb derived substances can be useful it is very interesting and apparently well curcumin and piperine compounds have low toxicity.

Previous research has been done to these two compounds for use in cancer treatment, but this is the first study to mention that these compounds can prevent cancer by reducing the number of cancer stem cells. However, these studies also gave warning that the compound is only through testing in the laboratory and not yet in human trials. The researchers also pay attention to anyone intending to enter into curcumin and piperine food mereka.i because the sebaceous glands (oil producing glands) become less aktiftasnya the skin becomes more dry. Blood vessels in the skin also decreases so that the skin loses brightness.
Actually, a simple habit to treat the skin to maintain skin to always stay awake health & beauty in the future. Kebiaaan are:

1. Protect your skin from the sun
It is very important for skin care is to protect the skin from the sun. UV rays from the sun can damage the skin, causing wrinkles, dry & rough skin and even tumors of skin cancer.

Here are bebebrapa ways to protect the skin from the sun:
- Avoid to activities outside the home from 9 am-4 pm, when the time limit to activity.
- Use clothes that can protect the skin from the sun like a long-sleeved shirt, hat, etc..
- Always use sunscreen when outside the home activities. Should choose a sunscreen that can protect the skin from UV A & B and has a SPF (sun Protecting factor)> 15. Apply the sunscreen 15 minutes before doing activities & repeat again every 2 hours / after exposure to water / sweat.

2. Do not smoke
Smoking can accelerate the aging & wrinkles. Skin changes from smoking can occur in adults after 10 years. Smoking also can narrow the blood vessels in the skin, as a result of nutrition for the skin is reduced which then can increase the occurrence of damage to the elastic layer of the skin (elastin) & collagen. In addition to the repeated movement during smoking as attractive as sucking lips or wink to avoid the smoke can also menyababkan of wrinkles.

3. Clean the face with a soft
Cleanup is one thing that is important to treat the skin. The key is to treat the skin gently.

- Use warm water & bath time limit. Or hot water in the shower too long can remove natural oils from the skin, bath time limit should be about 15 minutes & use warm water only.
- Avoid using harsh soaps. Teralalu harsh soaps can remove the skin’s natural oils, causing skin to dry. Should choose the type of mild soap or detergent which has no added oils or fats.
- Avoid using materials that can irritate the skin. If you have sensitive skin types, avoid products containing perfumes or bleach because it can irritate the skin or trigger an allergic reaction.
- Remove eye makeup carefully. We recommend using a soft sponge or cotton to clean the makeup in the eye area to avoid damage to the area
- Dry the body. After a shower or wash your face, drain the body by being patted so that there are still remaining dikulit humidity, and then immediately apply a skin moisturizer.

4. Use your regular body lotion
Moisturizer helps to maintain the humidity level in a way dikulit prevent evaporation of water from the skin or by regular releases of water into the skin. This type of moisturizer & frequency of administration depends on many things, including skin type, age or any special conditions such as acne. Choose a moisturizer that contain at least SPF 15 to protect skin from the effects of sunlight.

5. Shave carefully
Shaving habits is one way that is easy & cheap to remove the feathers unwanted body. But shaving can irritate the skin, especially if the dry skin types, sensitive or thin.

The following tips so as not to irritate the shaved skin:
- Compress the area to be shaved with its warm towel to help soften the hair or Shave after a shower with warm water.
- Do not shave dry skin because it can cause blisters. Apply a first cream, lotion or gel before shaving the hair to protect & moisturize the skin.
- Use a razor nersih & sharp, if using an electric razor blade to adjust the distance not too close so as not to hurt the skin.
- Shave in the direction of hair growth.
- When you’re done shaving, rinse with warm water.

If irritation does occur, apply a moisturizer that does not contain ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol because it can be more dry skin.