Prompts Drink 8 Glasses Suitable for Tropics

A recent report written in the British Medical Journal explains that there is no evidence that drinking lots of water can prevent some health problems and the threat of dehydration.

Even a number of health professionals in the UK claim, the recommendation to drink eight glasses of water a day as saying that it could be mistaken and even dangerous.

Responding to the report, a specialist in internal medicine of the Hospital Dr. Mitra Kemayoran Jakarta. Chandra Wibowo, Sp.PD stated that claims about the need for water can indeed be a very relative. But according to him, the recommendation to drink eight glasses of water a day (about 1500-2000 cc) is right, and in accordance with community needs, especially in tropical regions like Indonesia.

"If it is not also a myth. Recommendation to drink eight glasses a day is still acceptable scholarly, "he said, when met at the office, Monday (07/18/2011).

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Hearing Loss Trigger High Cholesterol

A diet high in fat and lack of exercise can cause increased levels of bad cholesterol that can lead to blockage of blood vessels. Another danger is the blockage in the ear.

A study showing that lower bad cholesterol (LDL) them with drugs known as statins, or even eating healthy fat sources managed to reduce their risk of hearing loss by 50 percent.

So, how cholesterol can affect the sense of hearing? Cholesterol will make the blood becomes more viscous, causing disturbances in blood circulation in the inner auditory system is very small and complex. This can be seen in swine herds.

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Concern about high-calorie beverage consumption

Consumption of high calorie beverages in Indonesia alarming. Most teenagers Indonesia consume lots of high-calorie sweet drinks are bad for your health.

Hardinsyah, professor at the Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Human Ecology, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Saturday (7/16/2011), states, every day adults and adolescents in Indonesia eat lots of sweet drinks of tea or coffee is given a lot sugar and various kinds of sodas and instant beverages.

Energy intake of high calorie beverages in adults in Indonesia 450 calories per day, while teenagers 420 calories per day. This figure is almost equal to the United States that energy intake from calorie drinks reach 465 calories per day.

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"Over" Love, Child Obesity Risk

The phenomenon of child overweight and obesity at this time seems to have become a serious problem. This generally happens to those who come from families that are economically very well off. Error patterns of parenting is one of the trigger factor.

According to Drs. Tirta Sari Prawita MSc, Chairman of the Foundation for Conscious Nutrition Society Movement, one form of parenting that disrupt children's nutrition is parenting over love, so give whatever food is desired by the child.

"Children eat anything in excessive amounts so so over-nutrition is now a problem. So that is needed here is a mother's parenting, "said Tirta, Saturday (07/16/2011) in Jakarta.

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Oregano, It's Different Many Benefits

Who does not know pizza or spaghetti? Italian cuisine has a distinctive taste and aroma of one of them because of the oregano.

Oregano, which is used to kulinari in each country, a different species such as Greek oregano, oregano Russia, Algeria oregano, Turkish oregano or oregano Syria. Commonly used as spices are oregano leaves and flowers.

Currently dried oregano leaves easy to get at the Supermarket in Indonesia.

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Penis Cut, Can spliced ​​Again?

A man from Southern California, United States, may undergo surgery to reconnect his penis after a cut by his wife and dumped into the trash.

According to Dr. Andrew Kramer, urologic surgeon from the University of Maryland Medical Center, if the bulk of the penis can still be saved, the connection may be performed.

"As badly as the connection is the best option," said Kramer, who was not involved in the handling of the case.

In order for grafting operation was successful, the severed penis should be kept in ice and should ideally be connected within 24 hours.

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Smoke Cleft Lip Risk Trigger

Women smokers should immediately stop these bad habits. The problem, sucking smoke cigarettes, especially during pregnancy, can increase the chances of their babies are born in a state of disability.

Research data shows, the risk of birth defects such as missing limbs or cleft lip was recorded 25 percent higher in pregnant women who smoke. Another reason to encourage women to quit smoking, experts from University College London, is a high risk of miscarriage and Infant Low Birth Weight (LBW).

In England and Wales, approximately 17 percent of women smoke during pregnancy. And in women under the age of 20 there is 45 percent.

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