It is now the mangosteen fruit into the season. On the roadside, the fruit can be found with relatively low prices. Well, it's good if you buy mangosteen, do not waste mangosteen peel skin because it is believed to inhibit the aging process.
"The
skin of the mangosteen that contains Xanthones which are bioactive
compounds that have a six-carbon ring structure with a full carbon
frame. Derivatives of a-mangostin Xanthones are the most widely
available on the skin of the mangosteen," said Dr Beautiful Yuliasih,
mangosteen researchers from the Faculty of Technology Agriculture, Bogor Agricultural University in the early discussion with reporters in the IPB.
According
to Indah, Xanthones are active ingredients which are anticancer and
antioxidant that is very high even at several times exceeds the power of
vitamin C and E. Xanthones are also able to inhibit the aging process.
"In
fact if our overseas export mangosteen, expensive leather. There
Xanthone extract products that cost up to Rp 1.2 million for the six 350
milliliter bottles," he said.
How to cultivate mangosteen rind to be something nutritious? Beautiful skin gives way to process the fruit into the syrup.
Sports Ways To Skin Mangosteen Nutritious
Mangosteen rind was very useful to inhibit the aging process, prevent vascular disease, and to anticancer. Well,
Dr. Beautiful Yuliasih, mangosteen researchers from the Faculty of
Agricultural Technology, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), providing a
way to process the fruit skin is a refreshing and delicious beverage.
In the morning discussion with reporters at IPB, Indah said the process of making this nutritious beverage. First, separate the skin of the mangosteen fruit. Pengolahkan able to include mangosteen seeds (rich in fat) or just the skin of the mangosteen that contains Xanthones. Use a spoon to scrape the inside of the skin is cleaned, and separated from the hard skin on the outside.
After that, chill in the refrigerator if they are to be stored until sufficient numbers. Then, mixed with ethanol and water in the ratio 1:2 and wipe out the blender. Endapkan for 24 hours, then filtered to separate the pulp with Xanthones mangosteen peel extract.
"To
make good sense, can be mixed with honey and natural dyes give roselle
flower extract, and grape or apple for flavor enhancer," said Indah.
According
to the Beautiful, the result of mixing with roselle Xanthones and honey
is heated with a temperature of 90-95 degrees celsius for 10 minutes to
evaporate the ethanol. After that, let cool to room temperature then mix with grape or apple flavor. Well, the syrup is ready to be enjoyed with Xanthone mixed with water. Please try. [kompas]
Saturday, December 31
Thursday, December 29
Various Kinds Fruit Berry and The Benefits
Many types of berries that are around us. However, not all berries can be found on the market, such as strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.
In addition to enjoy in the form of fresh, berry also be mixed into drinks. The family is also known by the fruit berry rich in antioxidants, which can prevent free radicals and aging.
Each species has a characteristic of each berry, of color, shape and properties. As noted below:
StrawberriesSeductive colors, and a beautiful shape, making fruit is often used as garnish. Although sour taste, but many are menggemarinya. In addition to antioxidants, in which also contain vitamin C, folic acid and potassium.Benefits: lower cholesterol, for growing children, and stop the attacks of diarrhea.
BlackberryGlance looks like a grape, only smaller. Native American tribes, usually taking it to be used as medicine. But as time advances, we can see him in the form of butter or drink instant.Benefits: vulnerary, diarrhea, hemorrhoids and ulcers.
RibesAnd there are whitish blue spots on the surface. In India, the fruit is called the Blackfoot or blackcurrant rootBenefits: fertility enhancer for men and women cope with premenstrual syndrome.
Goji berries (wolf berries)Goji berry is a fruit that is rich in nutrients and amino acids. The content of beta karotennya higher than in carrots.Benefits: prevent aging, and cancer.
LingonberryThese plants live in moist soil type, very popular in Sweden and the United States. It was very sour, so to enjoy it should be added sugar.Indications: ulcers and cancer prevention drug.
BlueberryAccording to research, blueberries contain a substance called Anthocyanosides, which is a powerful antioxidant. Besides, the fruit is also rich in vitamin C, A and B.Efficacy: the fight against free radicals and prevent premature aging.
WineAmong other berries, grapes are the only fruit that produces a natural fructose and glucose. So easy to digest, too much wine in addition to providing energy. All of nutrients in the wine can only be on when conditions are ripe.Benefits: keep keseharan kidneys and intestines.
RaspberryIs a shrub that grows in many areas of the world. There are two types of red and black raspbery. The content of vitamins in fruits are also many, such as vitamin C, polyphenols and anthicyanin beneficial to health.Indications: ulcers and anti-cancer drugs. [VIVAnews]
In addition to enjoy in the form of fresh, berry also be mixed into drinks. The family is also known by the fruit berry rich in antioxidants, which can prevent free radicals and aging.
Each species has a characteristic of each berry, of color, shape and properties. As noted below:
StrawberriesSeductive colors, and a beautiful shape, making fruit is often used as garnish. Although sour taste, but many are menggemarinya. In addition to antioxidants, in which also contain vitamin C, folic acid and potassium.Benefits: lower cholesterol, for growing children, and stop the attacks of diarrhea.
BlackberryGlance looks like a grape, only smaller. Native American tribes, usually taking it to be used as medicine. But as time advances, we can see him in the form of butter or drink instant.Benefits: vulnerary, diarrhea, hemorrhoids and ulcers.
RibesAnd there are whitish blue spots on the surface. In India, the fruit is called the Blackfoot or blackcurrant rootBenefits: fertility enhancer for men and women cope with premenstrual syndrome.
Goji berries (wolf berries)Goji berry is a fruit that is rich in nutrients and amino acids. The content of beta karotennya higher than in carrots.Benefits: prevent aging, and cancer.
LingonberryThese plants live in moist soil type, very popular in Sweden and the United States. It was very sour, so to enjoy it should be added sugar.Indications: ulcers and cancer prevention drug.
BlueberryAccording to research, blueberries contain a substance called Anthocyanosides, which is a powerful antioxidant. Besides, the fruit is also rich in vitamin C, A and B.Efficacy: the fight against free radicals and prevent premature aging.
WineAmong other berries, grapes are the only fruit that produces a natural fructose and glucose. So easy to digest, too much wine in addition to providing energy. All of nutrients in the wine can only be on when conditions are ripe.Benefits: keep keseharan kidneys and intestines.
RaspberryIs a shrub that grows in many areas of the world. There are two types of red and black raspbery. The content of vitamins in fruits are also many, such as vitamin C, polyphenols and anthicyanin beneficial to health.Indications: ulcers and anti-cancer drugs. [VIVAnews]
Tuesday, December 27
Headache Relief Food
Before relying on medication, try following the consumption of four foods. Content therein will help you to relieve headaches.
1. Watermelon
According to Stella Metsovas, a nutritionist from California, dehydration is the biggest trigger of headaches. So, if the weather is hot and you feel dizzy, the trigger could be because your body hydrated.
Try to be the consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in water and minerals, such as watermelon. "Lots of vegetables and fruits that contain high nutrient liquid at once. This is the key to prevent and relieve headaches," said Metsovas, as quoted from womansday.com.
2. Whole wheat bread
To you who are low-carb diet, watch out. Carbohydrate intake is too little, can make you a headache.
"When you follow a low carbohydrate diet, glycogen storage will be depleted. Glycogen is an energy source in the brain, so when supply decreases will appear dull ache in the head," said Erin Palinski, a diet expert.
Do not eat carbs at all. You must still meet the needs of carbohydrates, only the consumption of healthy carbohydrates such as whole wheat bread or brown rice, which is rich in fiber.
3. Almonds
A study had found that magnesium, which is widely available in almond, can relieve headaches. Magnesium serves to make the blood vessels are not tight, so the blood circulation so more smoothly and effectively.
Someone who often suffer from migraine, it is advisable to eat foods rich in magnesium content. Such as, bananas, avocados, almonds and brown rice.
4. Yogurt
When a headache, it could be a signal that your body's calcium deficiency. That's because, according to Palinski, the brain is dependent on calcium to function efficiently and effectively. To meet the needs of you can eat yogurt or milk.
1. Watermelon
According to Stella Metsovas, a nutritionist from California, dehydration is the biggest trigger of headaches. So, if the weather is hot and you feel dizzy, the trigger could be because your body hydrated.
Try to be the consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in water and minerals, such as watermelon. "Lots of vegetables and fruits that contain high nutrient liquid at once. This is the key to prevent and relieve headaches," said Metsovas, as quoted from womansday.com.
2. Whole wheat bread
To you who are low-carb diet, watch out. Carbohydrate intake is too little, can make you a headache.
"When you follow a low carbohydrate diet, glycogen storage will be depleted. Glycogen is an energy source in the brain, so when supply decreases will appear dull ache in the head," said Erin Palinski, a diet expert.
Do not eat carbs at all. You must still meet the needs of carbohydrates, only the consumption of healthy carbohydrates such as whole wheat bread or brown rice, which is rich in fiber.
3. Almonds
A study had found that magnesium, which is widely available in almond, can relieve headaches. Magnesium serves to make the blood vessels are not tight, so the blood circulation so more smoothly and effectively.
Someone who often suffer from migraine, it is advisable to eat foods rich in magnesium content. Such as, bananas, avocados, almonds and brown rice.
4. Yogurt
When a headache, it could be a signal that your body's calcium deficiency. That's because, according to Palinski, the brain is dependent on calcium to function efficiently and effectively. To meet the needs of you can eat yogurt or milk.
Sunday, December 25
Hidden properties of Grape Seed
EXCEPT delicious to eat, it turns out that the wine has abundant health benefits, not only flesh, but also in grape seeds though. Quoted in The Times of India, grape seed extract from the series to add prevention of cancer cells to proliferate.
Rajesh Agarwal, PhD, a researcher at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and professor in the Skaggs School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, states that grape seed extract have an advantage in killing cancer cells without killing healthy cells.
Agarwal added that cancer cells spread rapidly, it causes the properties of grape seed extract still depends on the ability of healthy cells to survive the damage.
Another potential produced by the grape seed extract as second-line treatment of head and neck cancer, however Agarwal hoped that these findings are further developed in clinical testing. [mediaindonesia]
Rajesh Agarwal, PhD, a researcher at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and professor in the Skaggs School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, states that grape seed extract have an advantage in killing cancer cells without killing healthy cells.
Agarwal added that cancer cells spread rapidly, it causes the properties of grape seed extract still depends on the ability of healthy cells to survive the damage.
Another potential produced by the grape seed extract as second-line treatment of head and neck cancer, however Agarwal hoped that these findings are further developed in clinical testing. [mediaindonesia]
Thursday, December 22
Food Causes Body Odor
ALREADY expensive perfume spray, body odor but would not go away? Should you need to observe what kind of food you consume daily. Because the truth of certain foods can also bring in less pleasant fragrance on the body, if taken to excess!
The following tips expelled from the body odor of foods consumed, quoted from Healthmeup.com.
Reduce consumption of onions
Onion is a kind of spice that is often used in various types of cuisine. Excessive consumption of onions causes menyeruaknya sulfur content that will be released through the pores of the skin in the form of sweat.
Stay away from alcoholic beverages
Excessive alcohol consumption will increase perspiration, which in turn will effect scent is not pleasant.
Avoid foods low in carbohydrates
Diets that do not contain carbohydrates can cause the release of chemicals called ketones in your blood stream causing an undesirable odor.
Dairy products
Protein-rich dairy products from the food will take longer to digest. Excess consumption of dairy products can cause the release of hydrogen sulfide which can easily lead to odor. [mediaindonesia]
The following tips expelled from the body odor of foods consumed, quoted from Healthmeup.com.
Reduce consumption of onions
Onion is a kind of spice that is often used in various types of cuisine. Excessive consumption of onions causes menyeruaknya sulfur content that will be released through the pores of the skin in the form of sweat.
Stay away from alcoholic beverages
Excessive alcohol consumption will increase perspiration, which in turn will effect scent is not pleasant.
Avoid foods low in carbohydrates
Diets that do not contain carbohydrates can cause the release of chemicals called ketones in your blood stream causing an undesirable odor.
Dairy products
Protein-rich dairy products from the food will take longer to digest. Excess consumption of dairy products can cause the release of hydrogen sulfide which can easily lead to odor. [mediaindonesia]
Tuesday, December 20
Efficacy Pomegranate Overcome Stress
UNTIL now I have found many types of medical drugs that can counteract stress attack. Yet a series of types of alternative medicine made from natural to treat stress available in nature. One is the pomegranate.
In a study conducted on a group of volunteers to consume 500 ml of pomegranate juice every day for two weeks, have been found regarding the efficacy of pomegranate as an antidote to stress.
Throughout this period, researchers measured the pulse of the volunteers and asked them to fill out questionnaires describing the mood as well as about the conditions in the work.
From the results it can be seen that consumption of pomegranate juice for two weeks can increase the sense of enthusiasm, add inspiration, confidence is high, and body active.
Excerpted from The India Times, the chairman of the research of Dr. Emad Al-Dujaili, from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, said that the use of pomegranate juice is often very effective for maintaining health and fighting chronic stress that hit the workers. [mediaindonesia]
In a study conducted on a group of volunteers to consume 500 ml of pomegranate juice every day for two weeks, have been found regarding the efficacy of pomegranate as an antidote to stress.
Throughout this period, researchers measured the pulse of the volunteers and asked them to fill out questionnaires describing the mood as well as about the conditions in the work.
From the results it can be seen that consumption of pomegranate juice for two weeks can increase the sense of enthusiasm, add inspiration, confidence is high, and body active.
Excerpted from The India Times, the chairman of the research of Dr. Emad Al-Dujaili, from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, said that the use of pomegranate juice is often very effective for maintaining health and fighting chronic stress that hit the workers. [mediaindonesia]
Sunday, December 18
Caffeine Effects on Male Fertility
Age of would also affect the levels of estrogen, which is a group of steroid compounds that function as the main sex hormone in women. The study, published online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, said that Asian women have higher estrogen levels from 200 mg of caffeine they consume in a day.
But different things are found in white women who have lower estrogen levels even though the amount of daily caffeine consumption in the same magnitude.
Research based at the University of Utah, studied more than 250 women over a period of two years. The researchers concluded that caffeine also plays an important role in maintaining levels of the hormone estrogen in women so it is maintained in women of childbearing age.
Other studies are represented by Dr. Enrique Schisterman of the local National Institutes of Health states, caffeine consumption in women of childbearing age can affect the estrogen that can help reduce the attacks endometriosis, osteoporosis, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. To maintain the levels of estrogen in the reproductive age, you can take a variety of coffee and tea. Still do not have excessive amounts. [mediaindonesia]
But different things are found in white women who have lower estrogen levels even though the amount of daily caffeine consumption in the same magnitude.
Research based at the University of Utah, studied more than 250 women over a period of two years. The researchers concluded that caffeine also plays an important role in maintaining levels of the hormone estrogen in women so it is maintained in women of childbearing age.
Other studies are represented by Dr. Enrique Schisterman of the local National Institutes of Health states, caffeine consumption in women of childbearing age can affect the estrogen that can help reduce the attacks endometriosis, osteoporosis, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. To maintain the levels of estrogen in the reproductive age, you can take a variety of coffee and tea. Still do not have excessive amounts. [mediaindonesia]
Thursday, December 15
Green Tea: Better Health in Old Age
Since the first, green tea has been known to provide many health benefits. This is because green tea contains antioxidants. A recent study in Japan said the older adults who drink green tea regularly may make them more nimble and independent.
Green tea contains specific antioxidants chemicals - especially a compound known as EGCG - that may help prevent cell damage in the body. Even some experts have also studied the effects of green tea in fighting cholesterol to the risk of certain cancers with mixed results.
For this new study, researchers from Japan to observe the extent of the effects of green tea consumption reduces the risk of weakness and physical disability in older adults. Research involving almost 14,000 adults age 65 and older. Results showed that participants who drank more green tea, are less likely to experience or suffer from "functional disability" during the next three years.
Functional disability in this case refers to the problems associated with a person's ability to perform daily activities, such as doing household chores to basic needs such as clothes and toiletries.
Data show that nearly 13 percent of adults who drank less than a glass of green tea a day, at risk of functional problems. While those who drank at least five cups a day, have a lower risk, which amounted to 7 percent.
Researchers explained that green tea lovers generally have a healthy diet - the more the consumption of fish, vegetables and fruit - and have a better education, lower smoking habits. In addition, they also tend to be more socially active and a lot of support from friends and family.
Tomata Yasutake, lead investigator of the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine says that although the factor-fakor above have been considered, but green tea itself has the ability to reduce the risk of disability is lower. By Yasutake, people who drank at least five cups a day, one-third less likely to develop disabilities than those who drank less than one cup a day. And those who drank an average of three or four cups a day had 25 percent lower risk.
Other studies also mention that the green tea extract can increase leg muscle strength in elderly women. In general, green tea is considered safe when consumed in moderate amounts. But remember, green tea also contains caffeine, which some people may need to be avoided. In addition, green tea also contains small amounts of vitamin K, which means it can interfere with the work of a drug such as warfarin (to prevent blood clotting). [kompas]
Green tea contains specific antioxidants chemicals - especially a compound known as EGCG - that may help prevent cell damage in the body. Even some experts have also studied the effects of green tea in fighting cholesterol to the risk of certain cancers with mixed results.
For this new study, researchers from Japan to observe the extent of the effects of green tea consumption reduces the risk of weakness and physical disability in older adults. Research involving almost 14,000 adults age 65 and older. Results showed that participants who drank more green tea, are less likely to experience or suffer from "functional disability" during the next three years.
Functional disability in this case refers to the problems associated with a person's ability to perform daily activities, such as doing household chores to basic needs such as clothes and toiletries.
Data show that nearly 13 percent of adults who drank less than a glass of green tea a day, at risk of functional problems. While those who drank at least five cups a day, have a lower risk, which amounted to 7 percent.
Researchers explained that green tea lovers generally have a healthy diet - the more the consumption of fish, vegetables and fruit - and have a better education, lower smoking habits. In addition, they also tend to be more socially active and a lot of support from friends and family.
Tomata Yasutake, lead investigator of the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine says that although the factor-fakor above have been considered, but green tea itself has the ability to reduce the risk of disability is lower. By Yasutake, people who drank at least five cups a day, one-third less likely to develop disabilities than those who drank less than one cup a day. And those who drank an average of three or four cups a day had 25 percent lower risk.
Other studies also mention that the green tea extract can increase leg muscle strength in elderly women. In general, green tea is considered safe when consumed in moderate amounts. But remember, green tea also contains caffeine, which some people may need to be avoided. In addition, green tea also contains small amounts of vitamin K, which means it can interfere with the work of a drug such as warfarin (to prevent blood clotting). [kompas]
Tuesday, December 13
Here's 5 Foods That Can Enlarge Breasts!
Generally foods contain compounds that are good for the hormone. Foods that are good for the hormones to stimulate the hormone estrogen to increase the size and shape of the breast tissue. What food is it?
Efforts to enlarge the breast is most rapid with plastic surgery. However, no shortcuts, just natural food payudarapun can be enlarged. This is because some foods contain substances that stimulate the hormone estrogen plays a role in the formation of the breast.
Here are five foods that can increase breast size and shape:
1. Milk Product
All dairy products contain compounds that can produce the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin. These hormones may establish lactation. Dairy products can be found in cheese, yoghurt and fresh milk which can stimulate breast growth in women with increasing levels of hormones.
2. Licorice
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, licorice can raise levels of estrogen and prolaktan that can enlarge breasts. Licorice is used as an ingredient to make candy. Eating licorice candy can stimulate growth hormone compound to increase the breast.
3. Fennel
The study listed in the "Journal of Ethnopharmacology" in 1980, reported that the three compounds, namely anethole fennel owned, and photoanethole dianethole can increase hormone levels. Fennel is a popular vegetable in the Mediterranean and is often used as a spice in cooking.
4. Soybean
Refined products such as soy, tofu, tempeh, edamame beans and milk contain a number of isoflavones, or similar to the hormone estrogen. U.S. National Institutes of Health acknowledges that soy may increase breast size.
5. Fenugreek
Fenugreek is the main flavor of traditional cuisine and South Asia. According to Kelly Bonyata lactation consulting, fenugreek can increase levels of oxytocin, which can increase a woman's breast size. [detik]
Efforts to enlarge the breast is most rapid with plastic surgery. However, no shortcuts, just natural food payudarapun can be enlarged. This is because some foods contain substances that stimulate the hormone estrogen plays a role in the formation of the breast.
Here are five foods that can increase breast size and shape:
1. Milk Product
All dairy products contain compounds that can produce the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin. These hormones may establish lactation. Dairy products can be found in cheese, yoghurt and fresh milk which can stimulate breast growth in women with increasing levels of hormones.
2. Licorice
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, licorice can raise levels of estrogen and prolaktan that can enlarge breasts. Licorice is used as an ingredient to make candy. Eating licorice candy can stimulate growth hormone compound to increase the breast.
3. Fennel
The study listed in the "Journal of Ethnopharmacology" in 1980, reported that the three compounds, namely anethole fennel owned, and photoanethole dianethole can increase hormone levels. Fennel is a popular vegetable in the Mediterranean and is often used as a spice in cooking.
4. Soybean
Refined products such as soy, tofu, tempeh, edamame beans and milk contain a number of isoflavones, or similar to the hormone estrogen. U.S. National Institutes of Health acknowledges that soy may increase breast size.
5. Fenugreek
Fenugreek is the main flavor of traditional cuisine and South Asia. According to Kelly Bonyata lactation consulting, fenugreek can increase levels of oxytocin, which can increase a woman's breast size. [detik]
Friday, December 9
Benefits of Turmeric for Cancer
Turmeric is known as a type of herb that is often used as a spice in various cuisines. Spices with the Latin name Curcuma Longa is becoming increasingly interesting to study, because in addition to having the sensation of taste and a distinctive color, turmeric is also believed to reduces the growth of head and neck cancer.
This is evidenced in a study at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Centre, which states that the main component in turmeric with curcumin can suppress the name of the cell lines in human saliva that causes the growth of head and neck cancer.
Dr. Marilene Wang, one of the researcher and senior author of the study and the Jonsson Cancer Center said, curcumin contained in turmeric can suppress cancer growth by way of an attack affecting the saliva itself by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines in saliva. This study has been published in the American Association of Cancer Research. [mediaindonesia]
This is evidenced in a study at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Centre, which states that the main component in turmeric with curcumin can suppress the name of the cell lines in human saliva that causes the growth of head and neck cancer.
Dr. Marilene Wang, one of the researcher and senior author of the study and the Jonsson Cancer Center said, curcumin contained in turmeric can suppress cancer growth by way of an attack affecting the saliva itself by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines in saliva. This study has been published in the American Association of Cancer Research. [mediaindonesia]
Tuesday, December 6
Honey can also Treat Wounds
Honey has long been known to have antimicrobial properties. It is made of honey as one of the excellent traditional medicine.
One type of honey, which occupied the top position is the type of manuka honey. Types of honey are believed to treat chronic wound infections, and even prevent the injury to develop.
The study was conducted by researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University. In a study published in the journal Microbiology, said that manuka honey is not only completely destroy the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, but also bind to components of scar tissue.
Streptococcus pyogenes is the bacteria on the skin that are often associated with severe injuries. Bacteria that infect wounds can clump together to form biofilms, which becomes a barrier for drugs consumed.
Manuka honey comes from honey bees foraging on manuka trees which are found growing in New Zealand and parts of Australia.
From these studies, manuka honey has been reported to inhibit more than 80 species of bacteria, but the antimicrobial properties of honey have not been fully exploited by modern medicine.
"We found that manuka honey reduces the expression of bacterial surface protein, binds human fibronectin to inhibit the wound, thus making less likely the formation of biofilms. This is a viable mechanism with manuka honey so as to minimize the acute wound infection and also the establishment of chronic infection," said Dr. Maddocks one of the investigators. [mediaindonesia]
One type of honey, which occupied the top position is the type of manuka honey. Types of honey are believed to treat chronic wound infections, and even prevent the injury to develop.
The study was conducted by researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University. In a study published in the journal Microbiology, said that manuka honey is not only completely destroy the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, but also bind to components of scar tissue.
Streptococcus pyogenes is the bacteria on the skin that are often associated with severe injuries. Bacteria that infect wounds can clump together to form biofilms, which becomes a barrier for drugs consumed.
Manuka honey comes from honey bees foraging on manuka trees which are found growing in New Zealand and parts of Australia.
From these studies, manuka honey has been reported to inhibit more than 80 species of bacteria, but the antimicrobial properties of honey have not been fully exploited by modern medicine.
"We found that manuka honey reduces the expression of bacterial surface protein, binds human fibronectin to inhibit the wound, thus making less likely the formation of biofilms. This is a viable mechanism with manuka honey so as to minimize the acute wound infection and also the establishment of chronic infection," said Dr. Maddocks one of the investigators. [mediaindonesia]
Sunday, December 4
Paprika, Abundant Antioxidants
Chili peppers are a popular family in the world of cuisine. He can be processed into salad, sauteed, or baked. There are a variety of paprika color, but all have the same high antioxidant content.
Beside rich in vitamin C, peppers are also full of various nutrients, such as thiamine, vitamin B6, beta-carotene, and folic acid. He also contain phytochemicals that have antioxidant activity such as chlorogenic acid, capcaisin, zeaxanthin, and coumeric acid.
Although both contain nutrients, but according to studies cited from the site everynutrient, red peppers contain more nutrients than green brother. Red peppers also mengadung lycopene, the active ingredient which is proven to prevent cancer and heart disease.
Probably because the content of vitamin C and beta carotene are high, peppers known to have a protective effect against cataracts. Fruit is crisp and slightly spicy taste is also shown to prevent blood clotting, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The results also showed peppers can protect the body from inflammation of the joints or arthritis. In research published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Disease mention the less mengasup foods contain vitamin C are at risk of arthritis are three times more affected than those who simply contain foods high in vitamin C. [kompas]
Beside rich in vitamin C, peppers are also full of various nutrients, such as thiamine, vitamin B6, beta-carotene, and folic acid. He also contain phytochemicals that have antioxidant activity such as chlorogenic acid, capcaisin, zeaxanthin, and coumeric acid.
Although both contain nutrients, but according to studies cited from the site everynutrient, red peppers contain more nutrients than green brother. Red peppers also mengadung lycopene, the active ingredient which is proven to prevent cancer and heart disease.
Probably because the content of vitamin C and beta carotene are high, peppers known to have a protective effect against cataracts. Fruit is crisp and slightly spicy taste is also shown to prevent blood clotting, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The results also showed peppers can protect the body from inflammation of the joints or arthritis. In research published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Disease mention the less mengasup foods contain vitamin C are at risk of arthritis are three times more affected than those who simply contain foods high in vitamin C. [kompas]
Friday, December 2
Benefits Jasmine as Medicine
Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) is a flowering shrub that is widely known for its beauty is stunning and charming aroma. During this time, people familiar with jasmine flowers merely ornamental, cosmetic and perfume ingredient mixture or tea makers.
More than that, jasmine actually save a lot of benefits as a drug. Jasmine is one of the best known herbal medicines in the Mediterranean region and has been used as medicine for centuries.
Many herbal experts realize that the jasmine flowers are rich in natural components such as etheric oils - smelling substances contained in plants. Jasmine also has a number of important chemical compounds such as indole, linalcohol, acetate benzilic, benzilic alcohol, and jasmon, which if exploited could offer many health benefits as mentioned below:
- Since the days of ancient history, tea and jasmine oil is known as a natural aphrodisiac that is very strong, so it is recommended that this herbal medicine to increase libido, sexual power, stimulates sex drive and may even treat infertility in both men and women.
- Jasmine is considered very effective, especially in dealing with sore muscles, joints and headaches.
- Add oil to the mixture of jasmine essential oils can treat the most common symptoms of respiratory infection.
- Jasmine is known as a natural tonic that can stimulate all the functions of major body systems and organs.
- Jasmine has antiseptic properties that can be recommended to treat all kinds of skin infections.
- Jasmine is a natural remedy that can be used to stimulate and improve the functioning of the digestive system.
- Research shows that Jasmine is safe detoxification can be a tool that can be used by almost everyone to eliminate toxins and cleanse the body.
- Tea and jasmine extract may help in losing weight more effectively.
- In aromatherapy, jasmine oil can be very effective for treating nervous tension, apathy, anxiety, and more serious neurological disorders.
- Can be used to combat depression and other negative effects of stress. [guide2herbalremedies.com, kompas]
More than that, jasmine actually save a lot of benefits as a drug. Jasmine is one of the best known herbal medicines in the Mediterranean region and has been used as medicine for centuries.
Many herbal experts realize that the jasmine flowers are rich in natural components such as etheric oils - smelling substances contained in plants. Jasmine also has a number of important chemical compounds such as indole, linalcohol, acetate benzilic, benzilic alcohol, and jasmon, which if exploited could offer many health benefits as mentioned below:
- Since the days of ancient history, tea and jasmine oil is known as a natural aphrodisiac that is very strong, so it is recommended that this herbal medicine to increase libido, sexual power, stimulates sex drive and may even treat infertility in both men and women.
- Jasmine is considered very effective, especially in dealing with sore muscles, joints and headaches.
- Add oil to the mixture of jasmine essential oils can treat the most common symptoms of respiratory infection.
- Jasmine is known as a natural tonic that can stimulate all the functions of major body systems and organs.
- Jasmine has antiseptic properties that can be recommended to treat all kinds of skin infections.
- Jasmine is a natural remedy that can be used to stimulate and improve the functioning of the digestive system.
- Research shows that Jasmine is safe detoxification can be a tool that can be used by almost everyone to eliminate toxins and cleanse the body.
- Tea and jasmine extract may help in losing weight more effectively.
- In aromatherapy, jasmine oil can be very effective for treating nervous tension, apathy, anxiety, and more serious neurological disorders.
- Can be used to combat depression and other negative effects of stress. [guide2herbalremedies.com, kompas]
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