Best Healthy Living Blogs 8

So many daily activities that require us to sit for a long time, ranging from doing homework, playing computer, working in the office, to traveling using a vehicle. Be careful, sitting too long can interfere with our health. A number of studies have linked sitting too long with various health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer, dementia, to increase the risk of death from heart disease and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease). Sitting for a long period is thought to affect the body's ability to regulate blood sugar and blood pressure levels, and is thought to slow down the metabolism and breakdown of body fat. When in a sitting position, the body is likened to being extinguished because only a little muscle activity is activated. Reduce Sitting Intensity Actually there is no standard set of how much time someone spends to be considered sitting too long. However, if your work or activities have mostly been done in a sitting position, it is better to start red

Awareness to provide breast milk (ASI) is now increasing. It should be noted, that the success of the breastfeeding process does not only depend on the mother, but also the breastfeeding fathers. Know the practical steps that breastfeeding fathers should take (father's participation in the process of mothers breastfeeding their babies). Breast milk contains the best nutrition for babies with various benefits, such as reducing the risk of allergies and obesity, strengthening the baby's immune system so that the risk of infection is lower, and increasing the intelligence of babies. Breast milk is free, requires no special preparation, and strengthens the bond between mother and baby. The closeness that sometimes makes the fathers feel excluded. In fact, the father should feel the opposite. Perform this step to become ASI father A successful breastfeeding process must be supported by a partner, where the mother and father work together as a team. Here are some steps you can

Cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a medical aid measure to restore the function of breathing and / or blood circulation in the body that stops. Pulmonary heart resuscitation aims to keep blood and oxygen circulating throughout the body. CPR or CPR, usually done for people who experience cardiac arrest and are unable to breathe normally. The sign can be seen from a sudden faint and not respond when called. CPR needs to be done for those who do not breathe or have their pulse stopped after an accident, drowning, or heart attack. To do CPR, a person is advised to have undergone adequate training. But even if you don't have a training certificate, that doesn't mean you aren't allowed to help people who need CPR help. In addition, RJP must also be given if the person who has an accident does not move or does not respond to the awareness actions given by others. To do CPR, a person is advised to have undergone basic medical training. These Are the Stages of Performing

Are you having trouble hooking buttons on your pants that are getting narrower? Do not let the distended stomach disturbs appearance, you know! In addition to making the appearance not optimal, a distended stomach can also increase the risk of a disorder called metabolic syndrome. This condition can bring diabetes, heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Various Things That Increase the Risk of Distended Stomach Some of the following habits can increase the risk of stomach upset, the following explanation: Eat processed foods Biscuits, crackers, crisps, and a variety of fast food are included in foods that are high in calories and fat. This type of food can trigger inflammation in the body, while stubborn fat in the stomach is closely related to inflammation. The majority of scientific evidence states that whole vegetables, fruits and whole grains will help reduce the size of your stomach. Therefore, try to reduce the consumption of foods that are high in calorie

Children spend most of their time in school, including mealtime. That is why, in almost all schools, there are hawker sellers. However, snacks for school children in Indonesia are now highlighted because they contain hazardous ingredients. Who would have thought, if the child's snacks at school were not safe. A variety of colorful drinks and foods apparently contain harmful ingredients if consumed continuously. Not a few snacks from school children were found to contain borax, formalin, rhodamin B, and methanil yellow coloring. Dangerous ahan in School Children Snacks Here are some health risks from hazardous substances in school children snacks, namely: Borax Borax (sodium tetraborate) looks like white powder or resembles a salt that has no taste. Usually used in detergents, pesticides, fertilizers, and some types of medicines. Misuse of borax is used as a food preservative and helps the meat to become tender, even though borax is a substance that is at risk of causing

Not only does it relieve aches, foot reflection also has a variety of benefits for the body. By doing it yourself at home, you can enjoy its benefits at any time, without having to go to a place that provides foot reflexology services. Foot reflection is an alternative treatment method to support body fitness by massaging certain points on the foot area. The therapists believe, certain points of the legs represent the condition of your organs and limbs. Although not yet explained by scientific facts, according to ancient Chinese medicine, foot reflexology is believed to have a certain effect on health by utilizing the improvement of energy flow in the body called chi. Foot Reflection Techniques Here are some simple foot reflexology techniques that you can do yourself at home: Relieve aches in the legs. When a day of activities wearing high heels or walking far away, your feet will definitely feel sore. To reduce this, you can start foot reflection from the left foot. Sit in a

In Indonesia, snacks from sea cucumber are widely enjoyed in the form of chips. Who would have thought, processed food from marine animals turned out to contain many benefits that are good for health. Check out the following benefits of sea cucumbers. Sea cucumbers are long-bodied, non-vertebrate marine animals, commonly found on the seabed, most commonly in the Asia Pacific. Sea cucumbers are also called gamat and are processed foods called bêche-de-mer which are widely consumed in China and Japan. Benefits of Sea Cucumbers in Treating Diseases After researching, sea cucumbers contain a variety of nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and vitamin B3 (niacin). In addition, there are still various minerals, such as iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium. This content allows sea cucumbers to become a source of food that is beneficial to health. Besides being bred for sale as a basic ingredient for human consumption, sea cucumbers have long been the ingr

Mushrooms are not only known to be delicious, but also beneficial for health. Learn more about the nutritional content of mushrooms, to take advantage of mushrooms that can reduce the risk of dangerous diseases. Button mushrooms, shiitake, enoki, and oyster mushrooms, are the types of mushrooms commonly consumed. Mushrooms can be made soup or as a complement to various types of cuisine, such as capcai, spaghetti and pizza. Besides being delicious to eat, studies reveal that mushrooms have many benefits. These benefits include anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, and contain nutrients that can increase immunity or endurance. Nutrition and Mushroom Benefits The nutritional content of mushrooms depends on the type. But in general, mushrooms are low in calories, low in sodium (salt), fat free, and cholesterol free. Besides mushrooms also contain protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The nutritional content of mushrooms that can help prevent disease includes: Antioxidant

The benefits of apple vinegar have been known for thousands of years in mainland Europe. Apart from up to now there are still many that can not be confirmed scientifically, the use of apple vinegar has been very popular in the community. Apple vinegar is made by squeezing fresh apples for water. The apple water will then be fermented into alcohol after being mixed with bacteria and yeast. The bacteria involved in turning alcohol into vinegar are acetic acid-producing bacteria. When it's ready to use, apple water will turn brown with a sharp odor. Assumptions Regarding the Benefits of Apple Vinegar Apple vinegar is considered to have a positive effect on the body. Some of the benefits of apple vinegar include: Lose weight Many people claim that apple vinegar is beneficial for weight loss. Supporting this claim considers apple vinegar to reduce appetite and burn fat. In fact, scientific evidence of this is still very minimal. It could be said that the benefits of apple ci

Some women may experience cravings early in pregnancy. This condition makes pregnant women want to eat whatever food is crossing their minds. Some pregnant women crave sweets, while others prefer salty or spicy foods. There are even some who become fond of sour fruit, whereas previously they did not like it or were not accustomed to consuming it. Each pregnant woman has her own experience when cravings. Reasons for Pregnant Women Cravings Actually there is no clear scientific reason why pregnant women experience cravings. There is a theory which says that this happens due to hormonal changes in the body of pregnant women, which makes the sense of smell and taste more sensitive. But, there is also a theory which states that the desire to consume something arises due to the body of pregnant women experiencing certain nutritional deficiencies. For example, pregnant women who crave meat, such as burgers, may be a sign that the body lacks protein, potassium, or sodium. So, it is not