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This twelve risk factors for coronary heart disease or heart attack. The first four factors you can not control, while the remaining eight you can control.
Age
More than 83% of people who die from coronary heart disease aged 65 years and over. Elderly women at higher risk of a heart attack within a few weeks after the attacks than men.
Male
Men are more at risk of heart attack than women and experience at a younger age. After menopause, female mortality due to heart attacks increased, but still not as sharp as the increase in men.
Family history
Those who have a family history or a close relative of heart disease tend to be more risky virus.
Ras
Certain ethnic groups have a higher risk than others. Black race, mexico, India, and Asia are at risk of heart disease is higher than the white race.
Smoking
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease two to four times.
High Cholesterol
The risk of coronary heart disease increased with increasing blood cholesterol levels: a LDL ( “bad cholesterol”) high and HDL ( “good cholesterol”) is low.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure increases the heart load, makes the heart thicken and stiffen, and increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and heart failure. When high blood pressure accompanied by obesity, smoking, high cholesterol or diabetes, the risk of heart attack meingkat many times over.
Sedentary lifestyle
Less moving body increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
Overweight
People who are overweight (more than 20% ideal body weight) tended to risk of heart disease and stroke, even if they do not have other risk factors.
Diabetes
Having diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. About three-quarters of people with diabetes die from heart disease or type of blood vessels.
Stress and Anger
Stress and anger are not well controlled can cause heart attacks and strokes.
Drinking alcohol
Many drinking alcohol can increase blood pressure, cause heart failure and stroke. Drinking alcohol can also increase triglycerides, cancer, and cause irregular heartbeat.
Source: American Health Association

twelve jantungInilah disease risk factors of coronary heart disease and heart attacks. The first four factors you can not control, while the remaining eight you can control.
1. Age

More than 83% of people who die from coronary heart disease aged 65 years and over. Women are more at risk of a heart attack within a few weeks after the attacks than men.
2. Male

Men are more at risk of heart attack than women and experience at a younger age. After menopause, female mortality due to heart attacks increased, but still not as sharp as the increase in men.
3. Family History

Those who have a family history or a close relative of heart disease tend to be more risky virus.
4. Ras

Black race, Hispanic, Indian, and Asians have an increased risk of heart disease is higher than the white race.
5. Smoking

Smoking increases the risk of heart disease two to four times.
6. High Cholesterol

The risk of coronary heart disease increased with increasing blood cholesterol levels: a LDL ( “bad cholesterol”) high and HDL ( “good cholesterol”) is low.
7. High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure increases the heart load, makes the heart thicken and stiffen, and increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and heart failure. If high blood pressure accompanied by obesity, smoking, high cholesterol or diabetes, the risk of heart attack increases several fold.
8. Less Motion Lifestyle

Less moving body increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
9. Overweight

People who are overweight (more than 20% ideal body weight) tended to risk of heart disease and stroke, even if they do not have other risk factors.
10. Diabetes

Having diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. About three-quarters of diabetics die of heart disease or a type of blood vessels.
11. Stress and Anger

Stress and uncontrolled anger can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
12. Drinking Alcohol

Many drinking alcohol can increase blood pressure, cause heart failure and stroke. Drinking alcohol can also increase triglyceride levels, causes cancer and an irregular heartbeat.
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Myth # 1 Cholesterol Bad For Health
The first myth we often hear is that cholesterol is bad for health. That’s not true. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that has many benefits. Our bodies use it to form cell membranes and walls of the nerve. Cholesterol is the main substance in the formation of hormones. Without cholesterol, we will not be able to maintain levels of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and cortisol.

Too little cholesterol and even harmful to the body. People who have low cholesterol because the risk of aging actually died.

Myth # 2 Increased Cholesterol Rich Foods for Cholesterol Eating
The second myth is that eating foods rich in cholesterol harmful to us. That’s not exactly true. Approximately 80 percent of blood cholesterol is the body’s production, and only 20 percent of which comes from food. Maybe you eat foods rich in cholesterol, but your blood cholesterol levels remain low. This is because when eating foods rich in cholesterol, your body will decrease the internal production in the liver. Conversely, when you eat foods that are low in cholesterol so your body will increase the production of cholesterol.

So, eating cholesterol-rich foods like red meat, shrimp and quail eggs are not automatically harm the body. However, if your blood cholesterol level is high, it should these foods be avoided so as not to aggravate your condition.

Myth # 3 Cholesterol is the only one Cause Artery Plaque

Besides cholesterol, there is a kind of amino acid called homocysteine which are equally responsible for arterial plaque. This acid is a byproduct of processing proteins circulating in the arteries forming a small notch notch-attach the cholesterol molecule. When one molecule of cholesterol is attached to the notch, the rest will come attached to form a plaque. Folic acid in green vegetables mengurangai homocysteine levels reduces the risk of coronary heart disease decreases.

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koronerArteri Coronary heart is in the blood vessels supplying the heart that serves food for the heart cells. Coronary heart disease occurs when coronary arteries are blocked or narrowed due to fatty deposits, which gradually accumulate in the arterial wall. Accumulation process is called atherosclerosis, and can occur in other arteries, not only in coronary arteries.

Lack of blood supply due to narrowing of the coronary arteries cause chest pain called angina, which usually occurs during physical activity or experiencing stress. If the blood does not flow at all because of blocked coronary arteries, the patient may experience a fatal heart attack. A heart attack can occur anytime, even when you’re resting.

Coronary heart disease can also cause the weakened heart pump blood does not circulate so perfectly to the body (heart failure). Patients with heart failure will be difficult to breathe because his lungs filled with fluid, feeling very tired, and swelling in the feet and joints.

Risk Factors

* High Cholesterol.

The cause of coronary heart disease is the deposition of fat in the coronary artery wall, which consists of cholesterol and other wastes. To reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, you have to keep cholesterol levels in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that naturally complex by the body and are beneficial to the formation of cell walls and hormones. Two-thirds of cholesterol is produced by the liver (liver), another third obtained directly from food. Cholesterol in the blood circulation through molecules called lipoproteins. There are two types of lipoproteins, namely low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

LDL carries cholesterol from the liver to body cells. HDL function by contrast, carry excess cholesterol to the liver to be processed and thrown out. Excess LDL cholesterol can cause buildup on artery walls, so-called ‘bad cholesterol’. The optimal LDL cholesterol is 100 to 129 mg / dL. Excess LDL cholesterol lead to ‘overwhelmed’ remove excess cholesterol. The recommended total cholesterol (HDL + LDL) was below 200 mg / dL (border line = 240).

* Blood Pressure / Hypertension.

High blood pressure increase heart work so that the heart wall thickening / rigid and increases the risk of coronary heart disease.

There are two blood pressure measurements. Systolic blood pressure that emanates from the heart throughout the body. Diastolic pressure is blood pressure returned to fill the heart. In general, people said to have hypertension if the systolic blood pressure / diastoliknya above 140/90 mmHg.

* Thrombosis.

Thrombosis is a blood clot in an artery or vein. When thrombosis occurs in the coronary arteries, then you run the risk of coronary heart disease. Thrombosis is usually located on the vessel wall thickening due to atherosclerosis. Smoking increases the risk of thrombosis up to several times.

* Obesity.

Overweight (obesity) increases the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. People who are overweight also tend to have low HDL / high LDL.

* Diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes increases the risk of coronary heart disease, especially when blood sugar levels are not controlled properly. Two-thirds of diabetics die of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems.

* Aging.

Risk of coronary heart disease increased with age. Growing older, diminishing the effectiveness of the internal organs, including kardiovaskulernya system. More than 80 percent of patients with coronary heart disease over 60 years. Men tend to be more quickly affected than women, the risk is only increased dramatically after menopause.

* Heredity.

Your risk is higher if your parents are also affected by coronary heart disease, especially if you start suffering from the age of less than 60 years.

How to Reduce the Risk

Although not able to resist aging and affects the lineage, you can do the following to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease:

* Reduce consumption of high saturated fatty meats.
* Reproduce eat fruit, vegetables and grains that contain high antioxidant (Vitamins A, C and E). Antioxidants prevent saturated fats into cholesterol.
* Avoid stress. Stress can cause an imbalance of bodily functions, increase blood pressure and make you smoke and eat too much.
* No smoking and excessive drinking coffee.
* Diligent exercise. Aerobic exercise for 30 minutes every day, 3-4 times a week can strengthen the heart, burn fat and keep the balance of HDL and LDL.

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prevent infectiuous every year, millions of people around the world died of infectious diseases. Infectious diseases are diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. Special Hospital Infection Prof Dr Sulianti Saroso infectious diseases recorded some of the most dangerous in Indonesia, among others: antrax, dengue fever, Chikungunya fever, diarrhea, filiariasis, avian influenza, singapore flu, hepatitis, leptospirosis, malaria, pneumonia, polio, SARS, cow crazy, Steven-Johnson Syndrome (respiratory infection), and tuberculosis.

In contrast to degenerative diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, uric acid and other infectious diseases are more easily preventable if we apply the discipline of preventive measures. Here are some tips to prevent you from infectious diseases:

* Frequent hand washing. Proper hand washing helps remove bacteria that you get from animals, dirty places, or contaminated objects. You are particularly advised to wash their hands before, during and after preparing food, before eating, after using the bathroom, and after handling animals.
* Routine cleaning and sterilizing the floors and surfaces, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom. Soap and water is usually enough to clean the place, but will be safer if also using a disinfectant.
* Stay away from people with a contagious disease through contact, such as flu, chicken pox or belekan. If you can not avoid it, be careful not to touch your face with your hands before you wash it.
* Prevent the breeding of dengue mosquitoes and other mosquito 3M movement Plus (Draining, Close, Bury and use anti-mosquito). Make sure that no stagnant water in your home, drained regularly bathroom, shut the places that have the potential to collect water and bury the bottle, pots, jars and objects other water reservoirs.
* Cook and serve food safely. Know which foods should always be stored in the refrigerator. Do not let perishable foods such as fresh milk, meatballs, chicken nuget, and others in the open more than two hours. Cover food with a meeting in order not approached flies. Wash fruits and raw vegetables with a clean. Cook meat, poultry and eggs until completely cooked. Make sure you buy from a trusted source. Meat is sourced unclear antrax can carry disease and bird flu is very dangerous.
* Get immunizations. Make sure your baby is getting all the required immunizations as scheduled. If you travel to areas prone, get the proper immunizations before you go there. Pilgrims meningitis must be immunized before departure.
* Use antibiotics wisely. Flu, dengue fever and other viral infections can not be treated with antibiotics. Bacteria can become resistant when you get an antibiotic when you do not need it.
* Maintain cleanliness and health of your pet. Provide adequate immunization to them. Separate firmly goods used by animals to that used members of your family. Clean the dirt and their cages regularly using soap and disinfectant.
* Avoid contact with wild animals that may carry dangerous diseases. Mice can carry plague and leptospirosis. Wild birds and poultry may carry bird flu virus. Wild dogs and cats can transmit rabies.
* Eat foods rich in antioxidants and multivitamins A, C and E. Your body’s immune system will have a better consume. If you are a weak immune system, consult with your doctor to get treatment that can improve it.

Sciatica (siatika)

Disease February 15th, 2010

gambar-sciatica-300x240Sciatica (siatika) is pain radiating from lower back down to the thighs, calves, heels and soles of both feet on one side or both sides of the foot. The pain can be “blunt” as cramps or “sharp” as tingling and burning, continuous or relapsing-remitting, but more and more severe pain. The pa

in may increase when you sit, cough, sneeze or laugh. Instead, walk, lie down, and movements that stretch the spine (like a shrug) may reduce pain.
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Sciatica caused by irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve, the largest and longest nerve in the body that extends from the lower back through the back of the hip joint and branching to both thighs, calves, ankles and feet. This act sends nerve signals from the brain to the muscles and convey sensory information from both legs to the brain. With the inflammation, this function will be disrupted to some extent.

Sciatic nerve inflammation can be caused by various conditions, among others:

* Shifting disc herniation or spinal cord that out occupies the space occupied nerve and pressed.
* Piriformis syndrome, occurs when the piriformis muscles (small muscles that are deep in the buttocks) becomes stiff or tense, so pressing and irritate the sciatic nerve.
* Lumbar spinal stenosis, occurs because of narrowing of the spinal tract on the lower back region of sciatic nerve pressure.
* Spondilolistesis, occurs because the shift of one segment of the spine that is no longer parallel with the top and narrow at the exit hole nerves.

Who’s Affected?

Each person can get sciatica, but the elderly are more vulnerable because of the spine and body in general they have experienced the ease of degeneration of the conditions above. However, the age group 30 s.d. 50 years is the most frequently rerkena because they are more active than the older age. People who are overweight and less fit, people often sit for long periods, pedestrians, runners, athletes lift the weight, and pregnant women are also vulnerable experience. Sciatica in pregnant women generally occur in the late trimester of pregnancy when the enlarging uterus pressing the sciatic nerve. The pain usually disappears after delivery.
Therapy sciatica

Handling of sciatica is usually done by identifying the causes of irritation and eliminate them. The handling is more productive than simply eliminating the inflammation course.

Operation is rarely needed, except to remove a part of the disc herniation and the experience to correct spinal tract constriction. Siropraksi therapy, massage (massage), acupuncture and moksibasi (acupuncture with heating) can eliminate the cause of sciatica in some people.

Stretching and movement specific exercises can also eliminate sciatica. Exercise can reduce inflammation and accelerate the blood circulation so as to accelerate the healing process. Your doctor may provide anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and analgesic to relieve pain.

For their own treatment at home, you can try to reduce the pain with ice therapy and warm water. You can put a heating pad (heating pad), a warm wet towel, or a bag of ice to the skin in the lower back area approximately 15-20 minutes. When using ice, add water into the bag of ice to be flexible to follow body contours. Do not put ice directly to skin.
Prevention

Some causes of sciatica are not preventable, such as disc herniation due to aging and nerve pressure due to pregnancy or fall. The following tips can reduce the risk of sciatica due to causes that can be prevented:

* Use the lifting technique is correct. Lift with your back straight so that the pedestal body in the pelvis and right leg, place the object close to your chest. Use this technique when lifting any object, as heavy or as light as anything.
* Avoid / stop smoking because of accelerating disc degeneration.
* Exercise regularly to strengthen back and abdominal muscles that act to support your spine.
* Take a good posture when sitting, standing and sleeping. A good position to reduce pressure on the lower back.
* Do not sit for long periods. Selingi on foot and other activities.

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