ARE OREOS AS ADDICTIVE AS COCAINE?

Scientists claim to have finally figured out why most people cannot get enough of Oreos. Long story short, they say that, according to evidence at hand, these chocolate cookies are as addictive as cocaine. The chocolate cookies have been found to trigger the same neurons in the brain's 'pleasure centre' as the outlawed drug during extensive lab testing on rats.

While the study was done in rats, the authors say it’s likely relevant to humans as well, and could explain why people have such a hard time resisting eating an entire sleeve of the cookies. As well as finding that, like humans, rats prefer to eat the cream part of their Oreo first, scientists also saw similarities between the levels of addiction in 'Oreo rats' and their cocaine hooked cousins.

To arrive at the conclusion, Connecticut College professor Joseph Schroeder, who led the research, placed rats in a maze which had two routes to different treats.
One on side, they placed rice cakes and on the other they placed Oreos. After the animals had explored the maze fully, they were then left to choose which treat they would prefer to stay at.
Speaking of his findings, Schroeder said: 'Just like humans, rats don’t seem to get much pleasure out of eating rice cakes.'
The results, which showed the rodents had a strong preference for the chocolate treat, were compared to those of an identical test involving drugs. One on side of the maze, the rats would be given an injection of saline while on the other they were given a dose of cocaine or morphine.
According to Schroeder, the rats in the Oreo experiment spent as much time hanging around their Oreo zone in the food test as they did the cocaine zone in the drug test, showing similar levels of addiction.

These behavioral data aren’t so surprising, but the researchers also reported some interesting neurological results. When rats were given Oreos, a protein called c-Fos was expressed strongly in an area of the brain called the nucleus accumbens, which is well known to be active in pleasure and addiction. “It basically tells us how many cells were turned on in a specific region of the brain in response to the drugs or Oreos,” said Schroeder. Oreos actually activated cells in this brain area more than did either cocaine or morphine, which suggests that that magical combination of sugar and fat may be even more delectable to our brains than drugs.
“Our research supports the theory that high-fat/high-sugar foods stimulate the brain in the same way that drugs do,” Schroeder said. “It may explain why some people can’t resist these foods despite the fact that they know they are bad for them.”

The research may therefore bear some relevance to human public health issues – namely the fact that high-calorie foods are often low-priced and highly addictive. And the fallout from poor eating behaviors can be as dramatic as that from drugs, said the authors. “Even though we associate significant health hazards in taking drugs like cocaine and morphine, high-fat/high-sugar foods may present even more of a danger because of their accessibility and affordability,” said another author on the study, Jamie Honohan. “We chose Oreos not only because they are America’s favorite cookie, and highly palatable to rats, but also because products containing high amounts of fat and sugar are heavily marketed in communities with lower socioeconomic statuses.”

Need to curb an Oreo craving?
If you have a busy life and you don't have time to bake your treats, try these healthy store-bought cookies.

Because of the quality of their products, Joseph's Cookies has won numerous awards. These include:

• The American Taste Award;
• Superior Product Award;
• NFDA All-Natural Product;
• FDM All-Natural Award;
• Sugar-Free Award;
• Healthy Product Award;
• The Quality Hero Award;
• Senate Productivity Award;
• Governors Viva Award;
• Blue Chip Award;
• The Best Sugar-Free Cookie of the year 2002; and
• Grocery Product of the Month.

They also received the prestigious American Success Award presented by President George Bush at The White House Rose Garden.


If you have chance to grab an apron and you're willing to try a new recipe, you don't need to be a pastry Chef to prepare these 

chocolate coconut meringues - 36 cal. per cookie!!!

Makes: 30 cookies
Active Time: 25 minutes - Total Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract or imitation coconut extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
• 2 tablespoons trans-fat-free white chocolate chips or finely chopped white chocolate, such as Sunspire

Preparation

1. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 250°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
2. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, coconut, almond and vanilla extracts and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until combined. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff, shiny peaks form, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Sift cocoa over the mixture and gently fold together with a rubber spatula until combined.
4. Spoon the meringue into a gallon-size sealable bag (or pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch tip). Seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Cut a 1/2-inch hole in one corner of the bag. Pipe the meringue into 2-inch circles, about 1 inch apart, on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake on the upper and lower racks for 50 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the meringues stand in the oven with the door closed until completely dry, about 1 1/2 hours.
6. Melt semisweet and white chocolate (see Tip) and drizzle or pipe onto the cooled meringues. Let stand until it sets.

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Some crispness may be lost during storage.

• Kitchen Tips: To melt chocolate, place chocolate in a bowl and microwave on Medium for 45 seconds. Stir; continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until almost melted, stirring after each interval. Continue stirring until completely melted. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.
• To decorate cookies with melted chocolate, use a pastry bag fitted with a fine writing tip to pipe the melted chocolate or dip tines of a fork in chocolate and drizzle. You can improvise a pastry bag with a small plastic bag. Add melted chocolate to the bag, cut a tiny hole in one corner and squeeze the chocolate out.

Nutrition

Per cookie: 36 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 17 mg sodium; 25 mg potassium.

Sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/, http://www.today.com/health/
Recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/

COFFEE BENEFITS AND BEST TIME TO DRINK IT

Ever wonder what the best time is to drink your coffee? You probably know it is not a good idea to drink part of your daily dose of caffeine in the afternoon. Especially for those who have problems sleeping. But, do you ever drink your coffee and feel like it just didn’t work?
According to a new report, caffeine effectiveness is determined by the hour at which the coffee is consumed because of the body’s cortisol cycle (cortysol is a hormone which helps to regulate the body’s own internal clock and promotes alertness). Cortisol levels are naturally high shortly after waking up and can remain high for up to an hour afterwards – with the average peak being between 8am and 9am.

 Steven Miller, a neuroscientist at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, argues it is better to then drink caffeine after this peak as it promotes cortisol production. He said that drinking coffee while levels of this hormone are high can cause people to develop a tolerance of the caffeine it contains, meaning they often need an extra shot in their morning cup to get the same effect.

“One of the key principles of pharmacology is use a drug when it is needed. Otherwise, we can develop tolerance to a drug administered at the same dose (..). In other words, the same cup of morning coffee will become less effective and this is probably why I need a shot of espresso in mine now.” Mr Miller precised: “Although your cortisol levels peak between 8 and 9am, there are a few other times where blood levels peak again – between noon to 1pm, and 5.30 to 6.30pm. “In the morning then, your coffee will probably be the most effective if you enjoy it between 9.30am and 11.30am, when your cortisol levels are dropping before the next spike.” However, the exact time of when to drink that morning cup of coffee will vary from person to person depending on their cortisol cycle and the time when they normally get up in the morning.
If you are an early bird you may find your ideal time is earlier...

Coffee can not only increase alertness, but also benefit your health.
No wonder that, according to the National Coffee Association's 2013 online survey, 83% of adults in the U.S. drink coffee, averaging three cups of day per person.

Coffee is rich in antioxidants
According to a study done in 2005, "nothing else comes close" to providing as many antioxidants as coffee. While fruits and vegetables also have tons of antioxidants, the human body seems to absorb the most from coffee.

Caffeine has several beneficial effects
As noted in the journal Nutrition caffeine:

1) increases energy availability, 2) increases daily energy expenditure, 3) decreases fatigue, 4) decreases the sense of effort associated with physical activity, 5) enhances physical performance, 6) enhances motor performance, 7) enhances cognitive performance, 8) increases alertness, wakefulness, and feelings of 'energy,' 9) decreases mental fatigue, 10) quickens reactions, 11) increases the accuracy of reactions, 12) increases the ability to concentrate and focus attention, 13) enhances short-term memory, 14) increases the ability to solve problems requiring reasoning, 15) increases the ability to make correct decisions, 16) enhances cognitive functioning capabilities and neuromuscular coordination, and 17) in otherwise healthy non-pregnant adults is safe.

Coffee can help lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
A 2012 study found that a compound in coffee actually helped to block a substance in the body that may play a role in the development of diabetes. The study's researchers found that people who drink four or more cups of coffee a day reduce their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes by 50%. Subsequently, with every additional cup, the risk gets lowered by 7 percent. Further studies have demonstrated that caffeinated coffee consumption is linked to decreased diabetes risk as well.

Coffee may help to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
A cohort of nearly half a million Americans showed that drinking 4 or more cups of coffee per day, compared to drinking no coffee, reduced the risk of colorectal cancers. There was some evidence that decaffeinated coffee is also beneficial suggesting that the benefit lies in the coffe bean itself and not due to caffeine.

Coffee reduces the risk of stroke
A 13-year look at over 80,000 subjects in Japan recently revealed that drinking coffee once a week was associated with a 20% decreased risk in stroke compared to seldom coffee drinkers.
Another research shows that two cups of coffee a day may keep heart failure away (this study did not separate out regular from decaf coffee drinkers).

Coffee reduces incidence of depression
A large study of 50,000 older female health workers in Boston showed a reduced incidence of depression in those who drank 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee (15%) compared to those who drank one or less cup of coffee, and an even greater decreased risk of depression (20%) in those who drank four or more cups. That may sound like a lot of coffee, but considering a cup of coffee is 8 ounces, at 16 ounces a single Starbucks medium (or "Grande") gets half the job done.

Coffee is great for your skin
A study showed a 17 percent reduction in Basal Cell Carcinoma (the most common type of skin cancer) in those who drank 3 cups of caffeinated coffee a day compared to those who drank less than 1 cup of coffee per month. Decaffeinated coffee did not achieve the same results. Other sources of caffeine, including chocolate, tea, and soda did show a protective effect, indicating that it is likely the caffeine and not the coffee bean itself behind this health benefit.

Coffee can improve liver health
As the obesity epidemic continues, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is on the rise, afflicting about 25 % of the population. Coffee consumption is now credited with reducing the progression of fibrosis in NAFLD patients. Evidence suggests that coffee is also associated with curtailed progression of liver disease in people with liver fibrosis and Hepatitis C. But take note, brew through a filter to help your liver. Filtering coffee removes cafestrol, a chemical that affects the liver by increasing LDL (the "bad" cholesterol).
Another study (published in 2006) that included 125,000 people over 22 years showed that those who drink at least one cup of coffee a day were 20 percent less to develop liver cirrhosis -- an autoimmune disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption that could lead to liver failure and cancer.



Coffee aroma prevents stress from sleep deprivation

An international group of scientists reports that inhaling the rich, warm aroma of a hot cup of joe may alter the activity of some genes in the brain, reducing the effects of sleep deprivation — no drinking required. The test was done with laboratory rats, some of whom were stressed by being deprived of sleep. The researchers did detailed genetic studies that showed the activity of 11 genes was increased and the activity of two genes was decreased in the rats that smelled the coffee, compared to those who did not. In effect, the aroma of the coffee beans helped ease the stress of the sleep-deprived rodents. The experiment provides "for the first time, clues to the potential antioxidant or stress-relaxation activities of the coffee bean aroma," the researchers wrote. And they added, "These results indirectly explain why so many people use coffee for staying up all night, although the volatile compounds of coffee beans are not fully consistent with those of the coffee extracts. In other words, the stress caused by sleep loss via caffeine may be alleviated through smelling the coffee aroma."

Coffee has positive effects on muscles

Scientists and many athletes have known for years that a cup of coffee before a workout jolts athletic performance, especially in endurance sports like distance running and cycling. Caffeine increases the number of fatty acids in the bloodstream, which allows athletes' muscles to absorb and burn those fats for fuel, therefore saving the body's small reserves of carbohydrates for later on in the exercise.

A study in the journal Cell Metabolism found that caffeine actually strengthen muscles. The study looked specifically at DNA changes of muscles in sedentary individuals and found that positive effects from coffee were similar to effects derived from exercise. The most interesting factor in the study was the fact that these positive changes were seen rather quickly.

Coffee could lessen the symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Drinking caffeine each day may have a benefit in controlling movement, according to recent research published in 2012, online issue of Neurology. Studies have shown that people who use caffeine are less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, but this is one of the first studies in humans to show that caffeine can help with movement symptoms for people who already have the disease,” said study author Ronald Postuma, MD, MSc.

Coffee consumption has been linked to lower levels of suicide 
A study done by the Harvard School of Public Health determined that drinking between two and four cups of coffee can reduce the risk of suicide in men and women by about 50%. The proposed reason is because coffee acts as a mild antidepressant by aiding in the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline.

Coffee helps protect your brain
Coffee drinkers are more likely to resist development of dementia and Alzheimer's later in life according to a 2009 study . Dr. Chuanhai Cao, a neuroscientist at the USF, and co-author of the study, said, "We are not saying that moderate coffee consumption will completely protect people from Alzheimer's disease. However, we firmly believe that moderate coffee consumption can appreciably reduce your risk of Alzheimer's or delay its onset."

Be careful not to add extra calories!!!

What about decaf?
Although many of the benefits of coffee stem from the caffeine therein, caffeic acid (a non-caffeinated, and despite its name, unrelated compound) is part of the cancer fighting phenol group. Caffeic acid has been shown to demonstrate anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties.

Conclusion
Drinking coffee in moderation is safe, but don't be fooled by sweetened beverages with coffee flavor. It's the coffee bean, not the cream and sugar, that may be good for you! Again, if coffee plagues you with side-effects, you should not start or continue drinking it for the purported health benefits.

Sources:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/coffee-health-benefits, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/, http://www.medicaldaily.com

BENEFITS OF HOME-COOKED MEALS

We all know that our diet is a major influence on our health. Our food choices determine whether or not we are getting adequate amounts of the nutrients our bodies need to function properly. According to research, it seems that eating home cooked meals may lead to better health outcomes than eating out frequently. This is definitely not surprising, but the extent of the benefits and some of the specific benefits may surprise you. Hopefully the following information will motivate you to make time for nutritious family dinners that are not only good for your health, but your family's health as well.

"The more you eat in, the more you can control and the healthier your plate is going to be," says Rachel Brandeis of the American Dietetic Association. "I wish people would think that when they are eating, they could be lowering their cancer risk."
When dining out, people tend to gravitate toward all the wrong things, says Brandeis, a registered dietitian.
People consume 50% more calories, fat and sodium when they eat out than when they cook at home. And restaurant customers often miss out on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and other vitamin-rich "powerhouse foods" that may reduce the risk of cancer, Brandeis said.
Uluckily surveys show that Americans are eating out more and more.
"We're eating in front of our cars, we're eating in front of the TV, but we're not sitting down as families," Brandeis says. "We're more sedentary than we've ever been, and we're fatter than we've ever been."

Numbers to think about...
The recommended daily average calorie intake for an adult is 2,000 calories with 56 to 78 grams of fat (preferably from "good" sources such as nuts, fish and olive oil) and approximately 1,500 to 2,300 milligrams of salt depending on health and age (cnpp.usda.gov).

• 1,631 calories, 81.6 grams of fat and 2,212 mg of salt in a fast food meal with a Whopper with cheese, medium fries and a medium vanilla shake

• 571 calories, 6.6 grams of fat and 933 mg of salt in a home cooked meal with half a roasted chicken breast, medium baked potato, ½ cup of peas, 1 cup of 1% milk and 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce (caloriecount.about.com)

You can make your choice...

Experts believe up to one-third of cancers are related to diet. Diets filled with red meat but few vegetables, for example, have been linked to several kinds of cancer. And overeating — which may be harder to avoid at restaurants — can lead to obesity, which increases the risk of postmenopausal
breast cancer, as well as cancers of the colon, kidneys, esophagus, endometrium and other tissues, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Healthy home cooked meals can improve longevity
The results of a 10 year study published in Public Health Nutrition in 2012 link frequent cooking to living longer, according to the Cambridge Journals Blog.
The possibility of other factors, besides cooking, was also extensively investigated, but the aforementioned link still remained.
The study also found that men were more likely never to cook or to cook infrequently. They were also more likely to die at a younger age. This gender difference may have something to do with men’s inability to cook to a similar health advantage as women with regard to food choice aptitude or extent of cooking skill. The authors note, “One reason why women may benefit most from cooking (...) is that they are cooking for someone else, as they have probably always done: that is, they are cooking with greater purpose than simply preparing meals for themselves”.
As the study’s lead author, Prof Mark Wahlqvist, who works in international health and nutrition, observed, “it has become clear that cooking is a healthy behaviour. It deserves a place in life-long education, public health policy, urban planning and household economics. The pathways to health that food provides are not limited to its nutrients or components, but extend to each step in the food chain, from its production, to purchase, preparation and eating, especially with others”.

Tips
Cooking itself is a relaxing activity. It can be a great way to wind down from a stressful work day, and an especially effective activity in bringing family together . Kids can help setting the table or preparing the meal. If they feel that they were a part of putting the meal together, they are often more likely to want to eat the healthy meal.
Cooking on the grill also brings together friends and family in the summertime. It even gets men involved in cooking. Grilling is an easy and fast way to make a healthy dinner during the week.

Maybe you will never be able to do daily dinners, but at least make an effort to pencil in one or two, at least to start. Make out a list of meals for the week and make one big trip to the store and you are all set. If you are more motivated to cook on the weekend, make extra and freeze it to use as one of your meals during the week.

Dietitians suggest bringing homemade lunches to school and work, along with fruit or nuts for a mid-afternoon snack.
"Your body needs to be refueled every three to four hours, and it's a great opportunity to get something healthy," Rachel Brandeis of the American Dietetic Association says. "There is nothing healthy in a vending machine."

Nutrition experts say families don't have to swear off restaurants. They may have to work harder to avoid temptation, however, and ask detailed questions about the menu.
"It is possible to eat healthfully if you eat outside the home," says Steven Shiff, a doctor at the Center for the Study of Diet and Nutrition at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. "But it takes probably the same sort of planning that you would have to do to prepare meals at home."




Sources: Cambridge Public Health Nutrition
 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/
USAtoday 

The health benefits of honey for skin and your face

Honey is the solution to human health since ancient times. Honey is often referred to as the food of the Gods. Honey has many remarkable properties. One of the properties is a material that can be used to beautify the skin; even honey is also beneficial to free your skin of acne, so it will not interfere with your beauty. Every woman, even men also wants the healthy face and free of acne. Make honey as first solution before you try anti acne.

What are the benefits of honey for skin health and beauty? How to use honey to beautify skin?

Honey for healthy skin. Image: chickswagger.com

1. Honey (pure honey) can soften and moisturize normal skin. You can get these properties by applying honey directly on the skin surface (as a mask). Let stand about 30 minutes and then washed with cold water. Perform at least 2 times a week.

2. Honey can be used as a mask for dry skin. Honey is also of great benefit for dry skin. These benefits can you get by mixing honey with ripe bananas. Combine both to the average (if necessary use a blender). Then, wipe the surface of the skin until evenly distributed. Let stand about 30 minutes and wash with cold water. This process can be done at least 2 times a week.

3. Honey can smooth the skin dry feet and cracked. These benefits can you get by mixing 2 cups of warm milk with honey glass (ratio 2: 1) into the basin. Then, put your feet into the basin. Let it stand for 15 minutes while being massaged. These methods can also be used in the treatment of skin on the knees, elbows, hands, or parts of your body that others who want to be gentler.

4. Honey can be made into a natural lotion for daily skin care.Lotion is beneficial in maintaining skin smoothness. The trick is: mix one teaspoon of honey, one teaspoon of grape seed oil, a teaspoon of lemon juice, and three drops of lavender oil. Stir all ingredients until smooth and rub all over the surface of your skin after bathing every morning.

 

Notice the characteristics of a good honey before you buy it.Image: nativepakistan.com

5. Honey can be used as a skin cleanser and facial.This cleanser is to keep your skin by lifting dead skin cells and impurities. These benefits can you get by mixing one tablespoon of honey, one spoon of almond powder, one teaspoon of lemon juice or orange juice, and a few drops of aromatherapy oils. Stir all ingredients until blended and then rubbed across the surface of the skin once every 2 days before bathing.

6. Honey can cleanse the skin, scalp, and hair. This benefits you can get by dissolving in a glass of honey in a water bath. Use this to rinse the bath water body, head, and your hair every bathing.

7. Honey can be made as a skin freshener for normal skin.These benefits can you get by mixing honey with apple cider vinegar (vinegar) with a ratio of 5 (honey): 1 (apple vinegar). The mixture can be rubbed on the skin at least once a week.

8. Honey can be used as eksfolian (cleaning dead skin cells and impurities). These benefits can you get by mixing one tablespoon of honey in 2 tablespoons of oatmeal cereal. This mixture can be rubbed into the surface of the skin at least once a week.

9. Honey can be used as an acne medication, and even can be used as a stain remover acne scars. These benefits can you get by mixing a spoonful of honey with a little cinnamon powder. Then, apply this mixture on the acne or acne blemishes. Leave it overnight and wash off in the morning. Do this over and over again for at least one week.

Honey at spa center. Image: termemerano.it

10. Honey at spa. Honey is also used for beauty treatments in the spa center. Maybe you need to enjoy a healthy and spa as well as beautify your body at the spa center

Additional Information: Honey contains many anti-oxidants, various benefits of vitamins, nutrients and enzymes, which on the whole is very beneficial to your health. 

Honey is also believed to be beneficial to increase sexual desire, both for men and women, so that your sex life will be warm and enjoyable. Honey is a natural aphrodisiac.

Let us drink honey with the right dose, so we can get the benefits of honey for the health and life more beautiful.

Important information: Before you buy honey, make sure you buy honey with high quality. Do not be tempted by cheap prices and attractive packaging. Buy pure honey or honey that is produced by a company that already has a good reputation.

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Know the symptoms of cervical cancer and how to prevent it

The women in the whole world would want to live happily and well. Women certainly do not want to experience skin irritation, excessive acne, breast cancer, and of course they want to avoid cervical cancer.

Signs and symptoms of cervical cancer in a pre-cancerous condition characterized by abnormal cells found in the bottom of the cervix that can be detected through a Pap test, or a recently promoted is by Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid.

 

A healthy woman. Image: blackenterprise.com

You should know that in the early stages of cervical cancer usually do not show signs and symptoms, so it is important to consultation and examination. Consider whether there are signs and symptoms of cervical cancer in advanced stages, among others:

a. Vaginal bleeding during intercourse, while not in the coming month period or after menopause.

b. Wet or bleeding in the vagina is thick and smells.

c. Pain in the hip or pain during intercourse.

d. Feel pain during urination.

e. In later stages of women will experience pain in the groin or thigh one has swollen, unstable weight, decreased appetite, difficulty urinating, even spontaneous bleeding.

Generally speaking the cancer occurs due to mutations in normal cells into abnormal cells. Normal cells will grow and multiply on a regular basis. However, cancer cells grow and multiply uncontrollably self and the cells do not die. Accumulation of these cells will be great and called tumor. Cancer cells invade nearby tissues and can break from its source to spread to anywhere on the body.

There are two common types of cervical cancer:

First: Squamous cell carcinomas are at the bottom of the cervix. This type is the cause of approximately 80 to 90 percent of cervical cancers.

Second: Adenocarcinomas occur at the top of the cervix. This type is the cause of 10 to 20 percent of cervical cancers.

What is the cause of squamous cell or glandular cells become abnormal and develop into cancer is not clear, but the HPV virus plays a role in this regard. A lot of evidence shows that the HPV virus is found in all cases of cervical cancer. But on the other hand there are many women who have never experienced HPV cervical cancer. This means that there are likely other factors also play a role, such as genetic, environmental or lifestyle.

Some activities that can increase the risk of cervical cancer are as follows:

a. Sexual intercourse with a lot of men.

b. Sexual intercourse at an early age.

c. Other sexually transmitted diseases.

d. The body's immune system is weak.

e. Smoking.

How to prevent cervical cancer:  

Women should consume more healthy food. Image: healthxwellness.com           

You can reduce the risk of cervical cancer by taking precautions HPV infection. Use a condom during intercourse because it can reduce the risk of HPV infection.

Additional measures that could be done by women to prevent cervical cancer, among others:

1. If you are still young girls, postpone sexual intercourse until the age of maturity

2. Be faithful to your partner.

3. Avoid as an active or passive smokers.

4. Use preventive HPV vaccination

5. Follow the inspection procedures cervical (pap smear test).

6. Arrange spacing birth of first child with the second child and onwards.

7. It is very important to eat vegetables and fruits that contain lots of beta carotene. Also it's highly recommended to consume vitamin C and E or food supplements that contain both these vitamins.

8. Start to exercise that increases your vigor and health such as jogging, yoga, swimming and other sports recommended by your doctor.

9. Enjoy a healthier life style.

It is recommended to consult with your doctor whether you need to vaccinate so that you avoid cervical cancer. Vaccination is a method of early detection for cervical cancer prevention. Through the vaccination the greater the chance cured of the disease and more likely to reduce the number of cervical cancer cases that threaten women. For that, immediately contact your doctor to help prevent cervical cancer. Immediately do vaccination as a preventive measure cervical cancer.

                             

Cause and tips to prevent back pain

Have you ever complained because of back pain? 

Do not ever ignore your back pain, and look for the cause and doing something that not serious. Back pain is a common health disorder experienced by many people. Quoted from the Health, 9 out of 10 adults have experienced back pain some time in their lives. Even 5 out of 10 people suffer from back pain recorded annually.

Sitting position. Image: thedailyjog.com

Pain in the back area of ​​the body is usually caused by the way you're sitting, standing and lifting. With the length of time spent sitting, your body inevitably has to adjust to that position. The body must adapt to the weight borne through the hips and pelvis when you sit up straight, slouching or other positions.

 

Moreover, there is also a process in muscles that can cause back pain. When sitting, the muscles in the hip flexors will automatically tighten, and when it was turned into a stand buttocks and sagging weaker because they are in a relaxed position. It is often called the 'muscle imbalance'.

As a result of muscle imbalances, postural dysfunction will lead from the pelvis and spine, making both of them is in an abnormal position. This position could damage the health of people who previously did not have a problem at the back, and a disaster for those who suffer from any kind of back pain. There are several tips and solutions to overcome back pain as mentioned below:

Sitting position

Try different seating positions and replace them at any time. For example, sitting with legs straightened or bent so that the soles of the feet touching wheel chair. Every now and then walked off the desk and stood up when picking up the phone or clear the table, is also another way to reduce back pain.

Caution.

 Duration of your standing

If the job requires you to stand all day, make sure that you wear quality shoes that support the contours of the foot. Body mechanics begins when your feet hit the ground. Therefore the use of neutral shoes (not using the right) is highly recommended.

One of the bad habits when someone standing is weight-bearing on one leg while standing for long. The position could harm the pelvis and spine. So, always try weight-bearing on both legs.

Lifting heavy objects

Reduce your stress now. Image: nydailynews.com

When lifting objects weighing more than 4.6 pounds repetitively, can make your back in danger. Not because of its activity, but because the body's inability to tolerate the stress of weight. In other words, you can lift any object as long as it is able to lift it, but when it is not able to, and still forced to lift it, there will be a muscle imbalance. If it happens, it just takes time or the stress that ultimately makes you feel pain in your back.

 Stress

This is an inevitable of life the world of work, and act as a cause of muscle tension that can make cider. Stress also lowers your tolerance to pain. For some cases, regulate breathing can minimize stress. Moreover, walking in the park, or talk about a frustrating problem with a friend, believed to help.

Additional advice:

If you have too long to work, it would be a good idea to take a leave entitlements, Take a vacation to a place that you dream of, can alone, with family, with friends or family vacation. If you have a hobby, then take the time to live your hobby. Every activity in life is inextricably linked to one another, so that a balanced life will make you healthier and happier.

Tips for maintaining healthy skin in the digital age

Every living being has a skin that is a part of the body. Our skin is always direct contact with everything outside the body, such as the weather, the sun or the other. And our skin is the first thing you see, when we begin to experience aging. So naturally we should perform maintenance on the skin. Here we are a few tips for skin care and skin health. Are you also worried about experiencing the aging process?

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In this digital age, the skin is not just a woman's attention; it turned out the man began to treat the skin, particularly the face of those with more serious attention than men two decades ago. If you're serious about skin care in order to avoid premature aging and even to be able to enjoy the elastic and flexible skin for a long time, then you should take some tips and solutions as follows:

Sun Protection - Sun exposure has a major role in skin damage. You need to protect the skin from the sun to prevent premature aging of the skin. Excessive sun exposure is very influential in making the skin wrinkled, dry, and makes the skin color change. Thinning of skin, skin texture, skin thinning, and skin diseases related to exposure to the sun can make your skin look much older. So start protecting skin with sun protection cream.

Skin Care - Caring for the skin is a very important activity. You should immediately wash your face after every out in the hot sun. Rubbing the skin with peeling on a regular basis, at least 2 times a week, will help lift dead skin cells and dirt, so that the skin can breathe freer and brighter.

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Exercising Regularly - We will definitely be getting old, it is impossible to hide the signs of aging on the skin behind. Neck, cheek and the corner of the eye is the most easily visible as you get older old. For the sake of improving the skin's appearance, we must strike a balance between diet and exercise regularly. In addition you also need to be diligent to drink clean water, at least eight to ten glasses of water every day.

Avoid Smoking - Advice to avoid smoking is primarily aimed at men because the largest populations of smokers in the world are men, but in the era of social media are apparently also a lot of women who smoke. You have to understand, that smoking not only causes lung cancer, but also can make skin dull and wrinkled. According to some studies there is a strong indication that the nicotine in cigarettes has the same effect like elastic in the sun. Stop smoking with a strong commitment, then you will get a healthy skin, lung cleaner, even you will be protected from heart disease and stroke.

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Before knowing how to care for your skin, the first thing you should do is to identify your skin type, for example, you have an oily skin type will certainly be different from the treatment of you who have dry skin, as well as your own skin face normal.

Here are some tips on maintaining healthy skin is easy to apply by anyone and anywhere:

a. For oily skin, eating cucumber and tomato can take care of your skin. Because cucumber and tomatoes are believed to make the skin smooth and fresh, also can remove oil and dirt from skin pores thus preventing acne tends to occur at higher oily skin. This fruit can also be used as a face mask.

b. For dry skin, very good in the consumption of carrots because they contain a lot of vitamin A is needed skin tissue so that the skin will look moister, fresh and not dry.

b. For normal skin, there are tips to maintain healthy skin that tends not greasy but not too dry; the avocado is excellent for treatment. Avocados can be used as a mask and can also be consumed directly as properties to protect skin from the sun and makes the skin smooth and soft.

Basically, the balance between the activities of your daily diet is the essence of skin care and body as a whole.

There are also the following solutions that you need to consider:

- Before touching the face, you should wash your hands first with water to be free from germs and bacteria.

- Get used to clean your face with a cleanser and toners that matches your skin type, every morning and evening, or any time out of the house.

- Be diligent wash your face every skin feels dry or when I got home from traveling.

- Always wear a moisturizer will face each activity outside the home. It is very important that your skin is maintained and free of ultraviolet rays (UV) which can cause black spots.

- Take about 2-3 minutes each night, to massage the facial skin every before bed. This is done in order to eliminate fatigue on the face and gives the skin color in order to stay healthy and bright.

- Get used to use a face mask at least 2 times in 1 week, so that the dirt on the face will be lifted and the face will be cleaner and fresher.

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For more fulfilling and get more precise results, of course, you should consult with a dermatologist or cosmetologist professional so that you are not wrong when buying cosmetics, medicine or other skin care products. Errors and mistakes the way care products will harm your skin in the long run. I would also advise you so that you keep yourself in order to remain happy, not stressful lifestyle and avoid endangering your health. 

Vacation to the mountains or enjoy the holiday with friends or family will also provide an opportunity for your body to relax and release yourself from the pressures that can affect the life, health, skin and body. Create a program to enjoy yoga and spa in Bali with friends or family. Bali is a tourist destination that is unique and complete, even in this tropical island you can get care of body, soul and mind in one package at a hotel or spa with modern facilities and professional.

This article is written from multiple sources so you get the right advice, including from cigna  and other information that can be relied upon.

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