Causes of Secondary Hypertension
Disease February 8th, 2010
1. Kidney Pain
Secondary hypertension associated with kidney called renal hypertension (renal hypertension). Kidney disorders cause the most high blood pressure is a narrowing of the renal artery, which is the main blood vessels to the blood supplier kidney organs. If the blood supply decreases, the kidneys will produce many substances that increase blood pressure.
2. Stress
Stress can trigger the sympathetic nervous system thus increasing the activity of the heart and blood vessel pressure.
3. Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder in which patients repeatedly stop breathing (between 10-30 seconds) during sleep. Apnea is usually suffered by people who are overweight and followed by other symptoms such as unusual sleepiness during the day, snoring, morning headaches, and edema (swelling) in the lower leg. Half of apnea patients suffer from hypertension, which may be triggered by hormonal changes due to reaction to the disease and the stress it caused.
4. Hyper / hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism or thyroid hormone excess are marked with easy heat (feels hot), weight loss, palpitations and tremors. Excess thyroid hormone stimulates the activity of the heart, increasing blood production, and increase the resistance of blood vessels leading to hypertension.
Hypothyroidism or thyroid hormone deficiency characterized by fatigue, weight loss, hair loss and weak muscles. The relationship between thyroid deficiency and hypertension has not been known, but suspected that the slow metabolism due to thyroid deficiency resulted in delayed blood vessels and increases blood pressure.
5. Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is hypertension due to pregnancy (gestational hypertension) is usually the case in the third trimester of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is caused by increased blood volume during pregnancy and hormonal changes. Approximately 5-10% first pregnancy was marked by preeclampsia.
6. Koarktasi Aorta (Aortic coarctation)
Koarktasi or narrowing of the aorta is a congenital disorder that causes high blood pressure.
7. Adrenal gland disorders
Adrenal gland regulate kidney function and blood pressure. If one or both adrenal glands impaired, it can cause excessive production of hormones that increase blood pressure.
8. Parathyroid gland disorders
Four paratirod glands in the neck produces a hormone called parathormone. Parathormone excess production will increase levels of calcium in the blood, leading to high blood pressure.
In addition to the eight diseases / disorders above, there are several others that could be the cause of secondary hypertension, among others:
* Excessive alcohol consumption
* Use Pill
* Side effects of flu drug specific and appetite-reducing drugs
* Diabetes
* Wilms’ tumor (in children)
In order for Infant Formula Not Bacterial contamination
Health Care February 5th, 2010
Lately, many media reported the results of the research team concluded that IPB is about 23 percent of infant formula containing the bacteria Enterobacter sakazakii. Enterobacter Sakazii is contained bacteria and was widely known as a unique species in 1980. He can be present anywhere, either at home, hospital, playground and baby food manufacturers. E. Sakazii in small quantities in milk and baby food-well, comes from factories or contamination during preparation, usually not membahayakan.minum-milk-formula
The highest risk of bacterial infection exists in the intensive care newborn (neonatal intensive care), because the newborn’s body is still very vulnerable by a variety of infections. E. Potential to cause outbreaks Sakazii enteritis (inflammation of the digestive tract), sepsismeningitis (infection of the lining of the spinal cord and brain) and necrotizing enterocolitis (inflammation of the stomach lining) when neonatal care was not intesive well tersterilisasi.
Other high-risk infant formula occurred in the left too long in a warm room temperature. E. Sakazii breed at a temperature of 37-44 degrees Celsius. Unlike the mother’s milk that contains an antibacterial substance, formula milk is not bakteriostatis (restrain growth and reproduction of bacteria) so easily become a breeding bacteria.
The results of these studies should make us wary. In addition to more selective in choosing dairy products for our children, caution is also needed in the preparation and feeding. To reduce the risk of contamination of formula, do a few tips:
* Use cooking water from a good source. When using bottled drinking water should be boiled again to make it more secure. Avoid the use of water wells contain untested chemicals and reniknya body.
* Sterilize the bottle before use. Boil bottle and pacifier in boiling water for a few minutes to kill bacteria and other germs.
* Before preparing the milk, wash your hands with soap and warm water, then wipe dry with a towel / wipes clean. Your hand can be a source of contamination. (The mothers are often not realized after changing diapers and preparing formula milk without washing your hands thoroughly!).
* Check the condition of the milk cans. If you do not happen “small explosion” when the milk can is opened, there may be a leak. Do not give your baby formula milk that their packaging has been damaged.
* Prepare enough formula. A prepared milk to be given to infants. Do not let the milk formula at room temperature for too long. Formula milk in the open space more than two hours should be discarded. When stored in the refrigerator, always check the condition before it is given back to the baby and should be discarded after passing 24 hours. Several types of bacteria can live and breed in low temperatures.
* Do not store the remaining milk was given to the baby. Discard the rest of the milk drunk not a baby. Milk may have been exposed to bacteria from saliva and the baby’s mouth.
* When traveling, do not keep your sterile vial in the same place with dirty diapers or clothes. Keep the bottle in its place safely isolated.
Vitamin D and Bone Health
Uncategorized February 5th, 2010
Vitamin D is essential for bone health because it plays a role in calcium absorption in the stomach and digestive tract. Without enough vitamin D, your body will not be able to properly absorb calcium and therefore have weak bones. Vitamin D is pro-hormones that our body uses to transport calcium from the digestive tract through the blood to the bone, heart, brain, lungs and other organs that need it.
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Health Benefits of Vitamin For Skin
Skin Care February 4th, 2010
All people crave skin clean and healthy. Since long time the doctors know that vitamins play an important role in skin health. Dry skin, wrinkled and peeling generally can be repaired by taking enough vitamins. Even before modern medicine, human beings rely on vitamins and other natural substances to treat the skin.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is applied topically (in a cream or lotion called retinol) is clinically proven to promote healing of skin conditions from acne scarring, reduces wrinkles and normalize the skin pores. Our bodies usually get enough vitamin D from daily food such as carrots, spinach, mango, milk and egg yolks, so we do not need supplements of vitamin A. Too much vitamin A can even be dangerous for the body.
Vitamin B
Vitamin B6 and B12 play an important role in healthy skin and hair. B6 vitamin supplements are widely used to treat various skin problems like eczema, seboroik dermatitis, psoriasis, acne and hair loss. New research shows that the addition of Vitamin B5 (pantotenik acid) and B3 (niacin) in skin care products also help to moisturize and beautify the skin. Bananas, broccoli, mushrooms, soy, fish, chicken, and meat are foods rich in vitamin B.
Vitamin C
In addition to an important role in wound healing, Vitamin C helps to overcome skin damage caused by excessive sunlight. Consume enough vitamin C to help prevent the outbreak of capillaries and sprue. Vitamin C is applied topically in addition to skin care products can stimulate collagen production which acts keep skin fresh and supple.
Vitamin E
Daily consumption of vitamin E supplements of 400 IU can reduce wrinkles and refine your skin texture. Nipple inflamed or cracked because breastfeeding also can be cured by applying vitamin E on a regular basis in the area sick. Foods rich in vitamin E include avocados, bean sprouts, beans, tuna fish, olive oil and lobster.
Natural Acne Therapy with Aloe Vera
Acne February 2nd, 2010
Aloe vera (aloe vera) has been used for centuries to promote healing of skin wounds due to trauma and burns. A historical note on the clay that was written in 1750 sm have already mentioned the benefits of aloe vera for treatment. A Greek doctor in 74 years s.m. mentions the use of Aloe vera to treat skin infections, burns and prevent hair loss. In 1935, modern medicine has been researching the benefits of aloe vera for burns overcome. Since then, much research is done on the efficacy of aloe vera for healthy skin, including the treatment of acne.
Antibacterial and Astringen
Aloe vera has antibacterial properties and astringen (neutralize fat) so good to prevent and treat acne. In addition, Aloe vera also contains vitamins A and E that nourish the skin.
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