Rabu, 06 Juni 2012

Meaning of the Black Circle on Eye

Black circle on the face not only interfere with performance, but also reduces confidence. Many believe that dark circles arise because of fatigue, lack of sleep or teralu long at the computer. But actually there are other causes of dark circles, as reported by the Times of India.
In one study, researchers linked circles with several diseases, such as anemia, heart disease and dehydration.According to the eye doctor from the clinic spsialis Moolchand, Dr, Satish Mehta, capillaries in the eye area is very delicate and there is a line of red blood cells. In some cells this process may leak in the area around the eye, causing a bruise. This happens because the skin around the eye is too thin. Here are some facts or  reasons for black in your eye area:


Aging
As we age, the degree of skin elasticity will also change, such as the skin around the eyes that will attenuate smooth and makes the blood vessels become prominent, then the cause of dark circles.

Nutritional deficiencies
Dark circles on the eyes can also be caused by malnutrition. To eliminate it you can melakukat healthy diet, nutritious, full of vitamins like vitamin A, K,C also E.

Lack of sleep and fatigue
This is the reason that often occur in general. Factor of lack of sleep and excessive fatigue will make your skin pale. This makes the blood under the skin disektiar eye area will become more visible and appear more blue or darker.

Smoking or drinking
Completion of the friends at home parties or places of entertainment, while smoking or drinking alcoholic beverages can be havoc on your skin, which produces a dark eye circles. Black circle in the eye may be a sign of loss of body water (dehydration), as it also due to excessive drinking and too much intake of caffeinated beverages.

Anemia
It could be that you are iron deficient, and this is one of the most common and can be described in many cases. The most general form is anemia, a low oxygenation in the body that causes the low blood supply.

Dehydration
This is also the most common faktro you must feel. When the body does not contain the right amount of water will give rise to symptoms that are often seen in certain areas.

Minggu, 03 Juni 2012

Banana, Fruit Sweet Energizer


After exercising, to restore energy sports drinks are usually consumed immediately. You have this habit? From now on try changing these habits by eating bananas.

The fruit is not lost with the energy drinks are expensive. This is according to research by a team from Appalachian State University, USA. As reported by Shine, the effects of eating a banana after a workout, just by drinking energy drinks.

In fact, the result could be better for the body. That's because, bananas contain nutrients that are better than sports drinks. Fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6, can be directly obtained by eating a banana.

Another plus is, its sugar content is also less and natural. The price is also certainly a lot cheaper than energy drinks. The study was conducted by analyzing the blood of a cycling and eating bananas after intensive cycling.

The result, those who eat a banana every 15 minutes, have the same energy with people who drink energy drinks. Another fact is the content of nutrients in the body of people who eat bananas, much better.

Jumat, 01 Juni 2012

Turmeric benefits and efficacy of Men

Turmeric (Curcuma domestica Vahl.) Or more commonly known as turmeric by the Javanese and Sundanese koneng is a medicinal plant from Asia. Plants of this family Zingiberaceae grow very well in Indonesia and easily found on the market. The main part of which have medicinal properties of turmeric is a rhizome in the soil.

Turmeric is familiar to the mothers, who usually add it in cooking as one of the herbs and spices. Turmeric is also used as a natural food coloring that is not carcinogenic, does not cause any side effects and is safe for consumption even in large numbers. In addition to color, it also gives a distinctive aroma and can cover an unpleasant smell that comes from eggs and meat.

Turmeric is a bitter taste with a slightly spicy mixture, typical aromatic odor, yellow and non-toxic. The main chemical compounds contained in the essential oil of turmeric rhizome and curcuminoid. Yellow color of turmeric comes from curcumin-containing curcuminoid. Typical aroma of essential oils is a sesquiterpene alcohol. Turmeric also contains protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, fats and gums.

Efficacy of turmeric
Turmeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as dyes and drugs. Turmeric is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, as it has antiseptic and antibacterial qualities, has the same effect with fluoride to the teeth, heal psoriasis and arthritis, as well as help with digestive problems and depression.

Some medicinal properties of turmeric in humans:



  1. In addition to having antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties, turmeric is also potentially increase the amount of antioxidants in the body. Curcumin, a natural phenolic compound in turmeric, useful to boost immunity.
  2. Turmeric potential in cancer treatment. In patients with cancer, the cancer cells spread through the blood vessels (metastasis) and tumor tissues be. Angiogenesis also occurs, namely the growth of new blood vessels that spread to the tumor to supply nutrients, oxygen and circulation of the dung. Curcumin treat cancer by inhibiting the growth of new blood vessels are.
  3. Women who have problems with menstruation can use turmeric to it. Pharmacological effects of turmeric can be launched and menstrual blood and reduce pain and fatigue coming months.
  4. As a natural anticoagulant, turmeric can inhibit blood clotting and prevent the occurrence of thrombosis.
  5. Turmeric may lower blood pressure, treat diarrhea, stomach pain, asthma, appendicitis, and arthritis.
  6. Natural analgesic properties of turmeric works by inhibiting Cox-2 that trigger pain. With analgesic properties and antiinflamasinya, turmeric can cure arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  7. Dementia disease can be slowed by the frequent eating of turmeric in the diet. Alzheimer's disease is one of the dementia disease that occurs mainly in older age, when the physical capacity of the brain decreases. Turmeric has the potential to extend the period abilitas cognitive brain. Several studies have shown that elderly people in Asia who often consumes curry (curry) containing turmeric has a better memory than other elderly people in the continent.

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