Special Joyful Toddler Gymnastics
Fitness January 1st, 2010
SPORTS unlimited gymnastics performed by adults. Infants and children (under five years) can also do it. With conditions, the movement fun and not boring, like Toddlaerobic.
Fitness activities bring many benefits, such as the fit body to a healthy soul. Like the motto? ~ ‘Mensana in corpore Sano”. All it takes only a willingness to make healthy life.
A pediatrician from the hospital Hermina Jatinegara, Dr. AF Soetomenggolo Herbowo SpA, said, exercise can improve quality of life. No wonder if someone who diligently exercising will always look fitter since a young age, and had a strong immune system and are not easily exposed to disease.
“Sport can also make the system work optimally organ work,” said Bowo, greeting familiar. She said the same sport for any child benefited by an adult sport. In addition, any little bone density increases, muscle mass increases, and the resiliency of the small joints increased.
“In addition to a healthy baby, exercise can also stimulate growth and to more optimal child development,” said Bowo. Movement is usually done by children in the exercise, generally only small movements, such as jumping, running, throwing or kicking, especially for those aged under 5 years old.
“By doing these movements, the child on the move so it can reduce the symptoms of obesity in children,” explained Bowo. One of the special fitness for toddlers is Toddlaerobic. This sport of gymnastics are given to children aged 3-6 years. One of the programs already existing television channel featuring children Toddlaerobic.
“Toddlaerobic given to children aged 3-6 years, because gymnastics is gymnastics lightweight, with little movement, and easily imitated by children, particularly children under five in the period of development,” said instructor gymnastics, Meike Imawati.
Community Cafe Toddlers as young families Indonesian community, have concerns about child growth and development. One of the related activities that will be used as a routine event for members of Toddlaerobic for toddlers.
“We will hold Toddlaerobic which will take place later on May 31 in the area car free day at the Roundabout HI and this will become routine community cafe for children under five,” said the originator of the community Toddler Cafe, Cica Tobing. He explained, the show aims for community gatherings and family fun events, as well as to recruit new members.
For major events, sports for children, Toddlaerobic and futsal, plus additional events live band. “A lot of good movement for toddlers, so parents must actively train their children to be diligent exercise and one of them by doing this Toddlaerobic,” he said.
Meike added, parents and sports coaches should not be lost creations in order to make children interested. Do not get bored because they are for children’s sports for fun.
Vaccines Prevent Disease Meningitis with IPD
Disease January 1st, 2010
TO prevent the increase in infant mortality due to meningitis, the use of the IPD vaccine continues to be encouraged.
The use of vaccines IPD (Invasive Pneumococcal Disease) since 10 years ago in the United States succeeded in reducing the prevalence of pneumococcal disease, including meningitis. It also launched in Indonesia to prevent the increasing number of deaths from meningitis. As in 2006, IPD vaccine has been available in Indonesia and has encouraged its use by IDAI (Indonesian Association of Pediatricians).
“Give this vaccine in infants from the age of two months to nine years to prevent meningitis,” advises Staff Child Neurology Division, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of medicine-RSCM, Dr. Pusponegoro Hardiono SpA (K).
Meningitis is preventable by vaccination IPD or pneumonia. The tendency of delaying vaccinations until more than one year old can be dangerous due to meningitis occurs more frequently in children aged less than one year.
Told by Secretary-IDAI PP Immunization Task Force, Dr Soedjatmiko SpA (K), MSI, that children who have received vaccinations will be protected from attacks IPD (invasive) pneumococcal into the blood, lungs, and brain, as well as indirectly to protect friends, especially his family .
“Considering that meningitis can cause death or disability, then it is very important for parents to immediately vaccinate your baby with pneumococcal vaccine,” says child development expert from the Department of Pediatrics Faculty of medicine-this RSCM.
Soedjatmiko said, recovery from meningitis can leave a permanent disability such as paralysis, deafness, epilepsy, and mental retardation, so that children can not achieve optimal growth flourish.
Vaccination is an appropriate action, especially in areas prone to outbreaks of meningitis known. The vaccine has been known in Indonesia as a precaution against meningitis in children, including Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7).
PCV-7 is the only vaccine that helps prevent invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in infants and children under the age of 24 months. In addition to helping protect infants and children under the age of two years, PCV-7 can also be given to help protect children aged up to nine years. PCV-7 is the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) was first included in the immunological memory in infants and children against Streptococcus (S.) pneumonia. The vaccine is also used for active immunization.
“Promote awareness of the importance of IPD vaccination as a preventive measure against meningitis is the main thing that Empower the parents,” said President Director of PT Pfizer Indonesia, Luthfi Mardiansyah.
Lutfi said, with early vaccinations, then the effort to reduce the incidence of meningitis in the number of meningitis Indonesia.Turunnya indirectly can reduce mortality and the commitment to reach the fourth Millennium Development Goals could be achieved in 2015
Kitchen Seasonings, Audible but Familiar in Foreign Tongues
Diet Tips January 1st, 2010
Did you know a lot of dried herbs that we often use as a food flavoring, but stranger still be heard? Let’s meet so as not to “get lost” food dispensing.
Deaf
Other names of interest mace, star-shaped eight, ends flat containing seeds, anise-like aroma and fragrance. Widely used in kitchens China or Vietnam, and some Indonesian dishes.
Cardamom
Its main function, add flavor in cooking, cakes and drinks. There are two kinds of cardamom, which is widely used for cooking white. And, that green is widely used for cakes and drinks. Crushed or puree until fragrant cardamom and roasted before being used to flavor excellence.
Chili Puyang
Not including family chili, spicy but it tastes sweet (like pepper), making it popular as an ingredient in curries, pickles, until candied. Way of remaining life can be mashed or added whole and processed along with other seasonings.
Angkak
Tapai sticky wet Angkak similar but the reddish color, a bit watery. Its function is to add fresh flavor and natural red color in meat is roasted. Can also directly sauteed. Meanwhile, dry fitting Angkak mashed or blended with other spices and then cooked until soft and reddish color.
Klabet
It’s a bit bitter, sold in the form of granules and powders. Widely used in Indian curry or curry dishes.
Andaliman
Seeds of peppers, bright green and turned into a blackish when old.
It was spicy, fresh bite and lots of spices used in curry dishes such as Sumatra, or a sauce for grilled seafood. To use it, blend or mix with other seasonings intact.
Mace
Almost all parts of nutmeg can be used. Fragrant aroma and taste delicious, perfectly used in curries, curry, kalio, and other dishes made from meat. Usually cooked together with other materials.
Cubeb
Similar to black pepper with a small tail at the end. Usually mixed in spices for beef or fish so spicy and reduce the smell rancid.
12 How to Kill Natural Sleep
Cancer January 1st, 2010
Lack of sleep is often used as an excuse sleepy during working hours. Not a few of you have tried to cope with a cup of coffee or energy drink supplement. But, without realizing it, drink it makes you addicted.
Caffeinated beverages can indeed prevent drowsiness. But you should be wary of side effects, ranging from cutting sleep time, disrupt the cycle and lowering the quality of your sleep.
Then, how can so you can remain “awake” naturally? There’s a good idea to try 12 in the following ways:
1. Waking up from a chair and walking around for a while
In a popular study, Robert Thayer, PhD, a professor at California State University, Long Beach, to learn whether people are more eager to eat candy or fast walking 10 minutes.
Although chewing gum increased energy, an hour later the body will re-tired. While walking for 10 minutes to increase the energy up to two hours. That’s because when walking, oxygen is pumped through your blood vessels to the brain and muscles.
If you work at a table, frequently for short walks. Either outside the building during lunch hour or in the building where you work, will make you feel more alert and refreshed.
2. Rest your eyes to avoid fatigue
Hanging out in front of the computer for hours can cause eye fatigue. Eyes off the computer screen for a few minutes to make eyes more relaxed.
3. Choose healthy snacks
Healthy snacks can increase the energy much longer, such as:
1. Peanut butter on wheat crackers or celery sticks
2. Yogurt and a handful of nuts or fresh fruit
3. Baby carrots with low fat cream cheese sauce.
4. Chatting with colleagues
If you’re not concentrating, ngobrolah to make your mind relax for a moment. “Talk with colleagues about business, politics, or religion. This will be a strong stimulus mainly talks about politics,” said Krakow, Medical Director of the Maimonides Sleep Arts and Sciences, Ltd., in Albuquerque.
5. Create a workspace lighter
Environment with dim lighting trigger fatigue. Studies show bright light can reduce sleepiness and increase alertness.
6. Inhale in
Attractive deep breath can increase blood oxygen levels in the body. This slows the heart rate, lowers blood pressure and improve circulation, which in turn helps the mental performance and energy.
The idea of breathing exercises is to draw air into the stomach, not the chest. You can do it on your desk. Sit up straight, try this exercise until 10 times:
* With one hand on your abdomen just below the rib cage and the other on your chest, inhale deeply through your nose and let your belly push your hand out. Your chest should not move.
* Inhale through your lips as if whistling. You can use the hand on your abdomen to help push air out.
Another technique called stimulated breathing used in yoga to boost energy and increase alertness. The trick: Drag and quickly exhale rapidly through the nose. Keep your mouth closed but relaxed. Do this breathing technique with a very short time, ie three times of each cycle in one second. Then afterwards, breathe normally. You can do up to 15 seconds for the first time and next to add five seconds each time until it reaches one minute.
7. Menepilah when drowsy while driving
“Driving while drowsy as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol,” said Siebern. The trick, you can open the windows and turn on loud music. “Replace your position that driving with other people or menepilah sleepiness and sleep until gone,” said Siebern.
If you are in a long trip, replace the driver’s position as often as possible. Stop at least every two hours for a walk and get fresh air.
8. Divert the task thoughts stimulasikan
In 2004, Finnish researchers studying people who work the night shift (12 hours). They found that monotonous work just as dangerous as it reduces time to sleep and lowered alertness. Try doing different tasks at home or at work when sleepy. Or switch to another task that is more interesting when you feel sleepy.
9. Drinking water
Dehydration can cause fatigue. Make sure you drink plenty of water and eating foods that contain high water content like fruits and vegetables.
10. Napping for a moment lose sleep
According to Barry Krakow, MD, author of Sound Sleep, Sound Mind: Seven Keys to Sleeping Through the Night, there are two things to remember about naps: Do not nap more than once, or close to your bedtime. “Go to bed between 5 to 25 minutes,” said Barry.
Nap time should be six or seven hours before you usually would go to sleep. If you want to break nearly as hours of sleep, rest shorter.
If you need to take a nap in the workplace, it’s better not to sleep on the table. Some companies provide for employees’ bedroom. Or you can train during the holidays with an alarm clock to ensure you get up on time.
“If you can not sleep, rest with closed eyes for 10 minutes or more,” said Allison T. Siebern, PhD, of Stanford University Sleep Medicine Center in Redwood City, California.
11. Air noon regulate sleep cycles
Try to spend at least 30 minutes a day in the sun naturally. (For patients with insomnia, sleep experts recommend for the morning sun shines on the hour). Walk outside to breathe fresh air at once regain your senses.
12. Sport
Result analysis of 70 studies in 2006 involving more than 6,800 people, experts from the University of Georgia found that exercise is more effective in improving energy and reduce fatigue during the day instead of taking the drug. Regular exercise also improves sleep quality.
Try exercising for 30 minutes a day. If you decide to train hard in a few days, chances are your energy levels will be decreased and was restored in a few hours later. Eat foods that contain protein and carbohydrates within two hours after strenuous exercise to replace the energy lost at the beginning of the exercise. Be sure to complete the exercise several hours before bedtime so you sleepy when trying to sleep.
When to see a doctor?
If you can not stop sleepy, beware! Consult a physician or sleep specialist. Maybe you have a sleep disorder such as excessive sleepiness or narcolepsy. If you have trouble sleeping because of stress or other reasons, cognitive behavioral therapy can help develop good sleep habits and reduce anxiety sleep.
Acne and Your Diet
Acne January 1st, 2010
Chocolates, fatty foods, artificial sweeteners and starch-based foods are all types of food that a suspect in the emergence of acne. Although it’s still a lot of controversy. Broadly speaking the diet is believed to have a small part in increasing the number of acne patients compared to the previous time.
Hormonal changes, including changes that occurred in early puberty very responsible. Hormone testosterone to expand and affect the gland by way of popping pimples for too much production will be oil in the body and the accumulation of bacteria. This reaction is exacerbated by stress and the menstrual cycle.
Then what nutritious foods associated with acne? And his diet is there any solution?
Chocolate
There is no proof that chocolate is the cause of acne. Research held by the U.S. University of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Naval Academy memberirtahukan that the digestive process in consuming chocolate in large quantities had no effect on the appearance of acne. A recent study showed that the content in chocolate associated with acne rosacea or type in adults. But the accuracy of the case in the appearance of acne because chocolate can not be ascertained.
Fatty food
There is no research that proves that fatty foods cause acne related. But if you find a food that can aggravate your acne problem, good idea if you remove it from the list of foods in your diet.
Serving food
A recent study conducted by the U.S. Colorado State University, marking that the carbohydrates that come from food packaging and high levels of processed foods such as bread, pizza, cake and pastry cause various reactions in the body which will increase the production of acne. This is because the bacteria in these foods.
The study found that these foods cause the body to produce insulin with a high level, where this type of food on the male hormone responsible for the problem of acne. However, this result requires verification
Fruit and vegetables
Balanced diet is a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. This diet is recommended to acne sufferers, the general or individual. This is very important to warn in the process mengirimnkan antioxidants in the body naturally when the fight bacteria associated with acne.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a nutrient that plays an important role in the treatment of acne. This vitamin actually reduce sebum production, fat content found in the body that cause acne to appear.
However, consume too much vitamin A can be toxic in the body. To avoid excessive absorption of vitamin A, acne patients are required to include foods that are rich sources of vitamin E. These nutrients help regulate levels of vitamin A in the body.
Food sources containing vitamin A consists of products derived from milk, green vegetables, yellow and orange. As well as fruits that are yellow and orange. These foods should be combined with foods rich in vitamin E such as food derived from animal protein, seafood, seeds and nuts in the daily.
What to do
Changes in diet method is not the solution for acne. But consuming different types of food with sufficient quantities is a good idea. And with the right combination of therapies can be powerful weapons to destroy acne.
