LUPUS SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS

Lupus is one of the deadly disease. This disease equivalent to cancer diseases, many world died because of this disease. Lupus disease attacks the human immune system is excessive, that it interferes with the body's health.


Causes of Lupus Disease

Cause of this disease is the production of antibodies or substances that are too excessive immune.  Autoimmune disease Lupus disease accounted for at the time of disease lupus, the body may produce antibodies to destroy the actual germs or cancer cells in the body, but in autoimmune situations, these antibodies actually cause damage to the body's own organs. side of the body organs that are often destroyed: kidneys, joints, skin, heart, brain, and vascular system. the longer the system lasts destruction, more severe organ damage.

Lupus is like a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Many of those with a tendency to experience lupus derivative only complains when they are exposed to something in the environment that can trigger lupus, such as medications or virus.



Types of Lupus Disease

• Discoid lupus erythematosus
  

Lupus affects only the skin. Those with discoid lupus rash on the face, neck and scalp. A small number of those with discoid lupus may also experience systemic lupus erythematosus, although it is not possible to predict who will experience a more serious form of lupus.

• Systemic lupus erythematosus
  

Lupus is initially can affect any body part. System in the body that are commonly affected are the joints, skin, lungs, kidneys and blood. When most people talk about lupus, lupus is usually a systemic lupus erythematosus.

• Drug-induced lupus erythematosus
  

Lupus occurs after you use certain drugs. Not everyone who uses the drug had lupus. This type of lupus affects the various systems in the body. Signs and symptoms usually go away when you stop using a drug that causes this type of lupus occurs.

• Neonatal lupus

Is a rare form of lupus that affects the newborn. Mother with certain antibodies that have been associated with autoimmune diseases can be lowered on their baby-even if the mother does not have signs or symptoms of the autoimmune disease. Neonatal lupus can be lost before it shows its development. In more serious cases can cause problems in the electrical system of the heart (congenital heart block).




Common Symptoms of Lupus Disease

• tired
• fever
• Lost weight or weight gain
• Rash shaped like a butterfly on the face that covers the cheeks and nose
• Skin wounds or severe arising when exposed to sunlight
• Inflammation of the mouth
• hair loss
• Fingers and nails are white or blue when exposed to cold or during stress (Raynaud's phenomenon)
• shortness of breath
• Pain in the chest
• dry eyes
• easy bruising
• restless
• depression
• loss of memory

Lupus can affect various organs. Symptoms experienced are:

Blood: Nearly half of lupus patients suffer from anemia. In addition there is the number of platelets and leukocytes were lower than healthy people. This can cause easy bleeding and infection.

Kidney: Kidney damage is found in almost all patients with lupus. If the damage is severe then needed immunosuppressive treatment. It is important to periodically check urine for the early stages of kidney damage characterized by the presence of protein in the urine.

Eyes: Eye damage is rarely found in patients with lupus. Retinal damage can occur due to lupus treatment using antimalarial drugs (Chloroquine). When using this type of medication is needed to control the eye doctor regularly.

Heart and blood vessels: heart damage suffered by people with lupus are liquid in the pericardium, the vegetation on heart valves, atherosclerosis in the arteries and pain in the fingertips DNA bluish color changes to white when exposed to cold air and emotions are rising called Raynaud's phenomenon.

Musculoskeletal system: Pain in joints on both sides (left and right) without damaging the joints. Often on the hands, knees and wrists. Sometimes accompanied by a sense of weakness and pain in the muscles.

DNA hair skin: Skin involvement occurs 90% of lupus patients. In a classic match facial flushing  are triggered by exposure to sunlight. It also found discoid lesions on the skin. Especially on the forehead hair to fall out. Skin lesions and hair can be removed with a good treatment.

Nervous system: brain disorders, neurological and psychiatric were found in 15% of patients with lupus. Abnormalities may include seizures, muscle weakness, depression, anxiety and stroke.

Lung: Shortness of breath is felt in people with lupus can be caused by the presence of fluid in the pleura and also due to a lung infection (pneumonia).

Lupus disease risk factors

Although the doctor not know what causes lupus in many cases, they have identified factors that increase the risk of this disease, among others:

• age

Although lupus can affect all ages, including infants, children and adults, but the most common lupus diagnosed in those aged between 15 to 40 years.

• sex

Lupus is more common in women.

• Exposed to chemicals

Several studies indicate that those who work and are prone mercury and silica exposure had an increased risk of lupus. Smoking can also increase the risk of developing lupus.

• certain drugs

Certain drugs used for long periods can cause drug-induced lupus. Many drugs can potentially trigger lupus, for example, include the antipsychotic chlorpromazine; medication high blood pressure, such as hydralazine; tuberculosis drug isoniazid and the heart medication procainamide. Usually requires the use of a period of several months before symptoms arise.

• Infected with Epstein-Barr virus

Is a virus that is usually dormant in the cells of your immune system even though it is not clear why and what makes the virus is active again.



How to treat lupus disease

until now has not been found a new drug to treat lupus disease, although there are a number of new drugs, but it is still being studied or are still in clinical trials. However, early diagnosis and prompt treatment can significantly help control the disease and its symptoms. Effectively treat lupus consists of minimizing symptoms, reducing inflammation and pain, help maintain normal function, and prevent serious complications.

Because this disease affects everyone differently, treatment is usually tailored to the specific issues that arise in each person. Drug and dosage will also vary depending on the severity of the disease.

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NUTRIENTS FOR STRONG BONES

Strong bones grow old? Of course I can! All you have to do is to consume foods that contain essential substances needed bone.
Yourself is the best ally when building and make the body strong, healthy bones. What you eat has an important role in the formation of healthy bones.


Here are important source of food that can strengthen bones:

Milk

Milk is one of the best sources of calcium. Approximately 8.oz milk contains about one third of the daily requirement. Many brands of milk containing vitamin K, another important nutrient for bone health. If you are not a lover of milk or can not compromise with lactose, try switching to soy milk or milk that does not contain lactose.

Yogurt

Yogurt is the best source for calcium. Many products that contain approximately 40% of the daily calcium your body needs which is about 8-oz serving (1oz = 28 349 grams). We recommend the consumption of low fat yogurt and fat free, especially yogurt has a plus that tastes good and includes versatile food. Consumption of yogurt for breakfast, snack, or make a healthy dessert like Fruit Salad with honey yogurt sauce.

Cheddar Cheese

By reducing the fat content of 1.5 oz, cheddar cheese can meet about 30% of our daily requirement of calcium. Add the cheese in the sandwich, salad, or enjoy as a snack with crackers.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D always played an important role in building and protecting your bones. Vitamin D helps calcium absorption, and a number of studies show a person who has a low vitamin D levels have low bone density. They also have a tendency to be brittle bone with age. Vitamin D can be obtained naturally in certain foods (eg cod liver oil), but you can also get it from the sun, and a lot of food that has been strengthened with the essential nutrients.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K plays a role in many body functions, but scientific research has linked these important nutrients with bone health. The study took place at this time indicates that vitamin C can prevent re-absorption and entry of food is enough, where it is important to prevent bone loss. Vitamin K can be obtained by consuming lots of green vegetables.

Magnesium

Magnesium has many functions for the body, and one of them is to make bones strong (50% of the body's magnesium is found in bone). Eating a variety of foods can help to ensure magnesium into the body adequately. Women over 30 years should meet about 320mg of magnesium per day, while men are around 400-420mg. The amount is easily obtained by eating, nuts such as almonds, soybeans, wheat, and dark colored vegetables such as spinach.

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WHAT CAUSES TUBERCULOSIS?

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of the respiratory tract. TB is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.  This bacterium is a bacterium bacillus is very strong so it takes a long time to treat.

TB is not a hereditary disease, and TB can be cured with proper treatment, full and regular.
This disease can attack not only on adults, children and even infants classified as vulnerable to this disease the immune system is not perfect, poor nutritional quality, and adult patients as a source of transmitting TB is one of the causes of children susceptible to TB infection.

Based on the affected organ. TB can be divided into:
1. Pulmonary TB, more commonly encountered.
2. Extra Pulmonary TB, especially lymph node TB is common, the most commonly affected are the lymph nodes in the neck, armpit or groin.



CONTAGION

People with TB can transmit the disease when sneezing or coughing, the bacteria spread into the air through the spark sputum and can survive in air at room temperature within a few hours. Individuals can become infected around when sputum containing bacteria in the respiratory tract by inhalation.
These bacteria generally attacks the lungs and a small part on other organs. The bacteria in the lungs proliferate to form a group so that the lung tissue becomes inflamed. Rontgen examination of the thorax, will be seen as white patches.


SYMPTOMS :

• Coughing up phlegm + / - 3 weeks or so (do not cured after treatment of other causes of cough),
• Coughing up blood or had been coughing up blood,
• Prolonged or repeated-fever without apparent cause,
• Shortness of breath and chest pain,
• Weight loss continues down without apparent reason and did not rise despite consuming good nutrition,.
• Sense of not feeling well,
• Night-sweating even without activity,
• Enlarged lymph nodes (frequently based in the neck, armpits, groin).

TREATMENT

TB is treated with two treatment phases, namely: the initial stage (intensive) and advanced stage, duration of treatment 6-9 months, depending on the severity of the disease. Patients need to take medication in full and on schedule regular medication until otherwise recovered. Do three times a re-examination of sputum to determine the progress of treatment, at the end of the initial phase of treatment,
a month before the end of treatment and at the end of treatment. One of the influential factors on the success of TB treatment is the awareness of patients throughout the treatment process that is motivation to live healthy and drug adherence.

Many patients who do not adhere to treatment, for example due to a period of relatively long treatment, the amount of drugs is quite a lot, and the relatively large size of the drug. TB patients who had undergone 2 months of therapy, will demonstrate improved clinical symptoms, but many people who think that there is no clinical symptoms, thought it healed. Termination of the period of time should be able to give rise to resistance to anti-TB drugs and ultimately cause harm to people and the environment.

TB patients require foods that contain a lot of protein to speed repair damaged cells and tissues are damaged due to TB. Foods high in protein is necessary to help cure TB work effectively in the body. To get to the network, the drug must bind to albumin compound (a compound in protein) to be able to work up to the cells of damaged tissue, to repair it. When the protein content is less, less albumin, inhibited the healing process.

TB treatment in children with the adult, which takes 6-9 months. Just as in adults, in children infected with these bacteria were signs can be seen from examination of the thorax rontgen marked white patches. If treated appropriately and promptly, with some improvement in child nutrition, these spots will be reduced and even disappear within 6-9 months, if not, then the damage to the lung tissue to expand, and further may cause coughing up phlegm and mortality.

Reduce the risk of TB infection can be done with efforts to maintain a healthy body and environment, for example: set the house in order to get sunlight because these bacteria are quickly killed by direct sunlight, eat nutritious foods, not spitting / sneezing / coughing lightly.

Some things you need to understand people with TB, among others:
1. The drug long enough (6-9 months).
2. Taking medication adherence influence on healing,
3. Treatment also influenced by the consumption of good nutrition especially protein,
4. Neighborhood problems healthy patients and the ability to live healthy.

Immediate treatment, adherence during the treatment process, and maintain a healthy body and environment, is a step we can do to break the transmission of TB in the environment around us.

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PARKINSON'S DISEASE

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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's dementia second most. This disease has a very wide dimensions of symptoms that either directly or indirectly affect the quality of life of patients and their families. This disease can cause patients to experience movement disorders.
Motor signs of patients is often accompanied by depression, cognitive dysfunction, sleep disturbances, and autonomic dysfunction. This disease causes sufferers can not manage / withstand the movements that are not realized.
Parkinson's disease or Parkinson syndrome is a neurodegenerative disease / syndrome due to disturbances in the basal ganglia due to a decrease or absence of substantia nigra dopamine delivery to the globus palidus / neostriatum (striatal dopamine deficiency).
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is closely related to age. This disease has the characteristics of the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons substantia nigra pars pars kompakta, coupled with the inclusion intraplasma consisting of protein called Lewy Bodies. Neurodegenerative in Parkinson's also occur in other brain regions, including the locus ceruleus, raphe nuclei, nucleus basalis Meynert, hypothalamus, cerebral cortex, the motor nuclei of the cranial nerves, the autonomic nervous system.


Some things that can cause Parkinson's alleged are as follows:

1. Genetic
2. Exposure to toxins
3. Infection
4. Diet
5. Head trauma
6. Stress and depression

Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells or neurons in the brain called the substantia nigra die or become weak. Normally these cells produce a vital chemical in the brain called dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical that can conduct electrical signals between the substantia nigra and along nerve cell pathways that will help produce a smooth body movements. When approximately 80% of dopamine-producing cells damaged, the symptoms of Parkinson's disease will appear.


Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms of this disease include:

• Trembling. Someone with Parkinson's disease at rest or activity to be experienced trembling. Arising shaking can occur in the hands, feet, jaw, or head.
• Stiffness. Patients will experience stiffness in the muscles, pain in the shoulders, neck, and joints making it difficult to move.
• Loss of reflexes postural. Patient will experience body balance disorders.
• Rigidity. This symptom refers to the inability to perform active movements. When it will run, play, walk through the narrow streets of people would be difficult weeks to do it.
• Nonmotor symptoms (not related to movement). These symptoms also occur in patients with Parkinson's disease among other sufferers feel pain, burning, tingling, loss of motivation, difficulty sleeping, or feeling the pressure. Most of these symptoms will worsen Parkinson's disease patients.

Treatment

Treatment in patients with Parkinson's disease aims to slow and inhibit the progression of the disease. This treatment can be done with medication and physical therapy such as walking therapy, sound therapy / speech and patients are expected to keep doing daily activities.

Some drugs given to people with Parkinson's disease:

• AnticholinergicsBenztropine (Cogentin), trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Useful to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. For smooth movement.
• Carbidopa / levodopaLevodopa is the main treatment for Parkinson's disease. Levodopa is converted in the brain into dopamine. These drugs reduce tremors, muscle rigidity and improve movement. Patients with mild Parkinson's disease I went back to normal activities. Carbidopa is given with levodopa to increase the effectiveness and reduce the side effects.
• COMT inhibitorsEntacapone (Comtan), tolcapone (Tasmar). To control motor fluctuations in patients taking the drug levodopa.
• Dopamine agonistsBromocriptine (Parlodel), pergolide (Permax), pramipexole (Mirapex), this drug is given at the beginning of treatment, and often added to improve the administration of levodopa to levodopa work or given later when the side effects of levodopa cause new problems.
• MAO-B inhibitorsSelegiline (Eldepryl), Rasagaline (Azilect). Useful for controlling the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. For smooth movement.
• Amantadine (Symmetrel) is useful for treatment of akinesia, dyskinesia, rigidity, tremor. In addition to drug therapy given, feeding should really be considered, because it can cause muscle stiffness sufferers have difficulty swallowing that could happen malnutrition (malnutrition) in patients. Fiber foods will help reduce digestive disorder caused by the lack of activity, fluids and some medication.

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WHAT IS HEPATITIS?

Hepatitis is a disease that damages the liver function and the liver as a neutralizing toxins and the body's digestive system that breaks down food in the food juices to be distributed across a very important organ for humans.
Hepatitis disease can affect anyone not of age. Hepatitis can occur in infants, children, adults and the elderly. Hepatitis is also a lot of hit in infants 0-12 months of age, the child is expected to occur from the age of 2-15 years, 15-20 years and adults older people over the age of 40 years and above.
Hepatitis divided into five types :


Hepatitis A

Transmission of hepatitis A virus or hepatitis virus type A (HVA) through the fecal oral, that the virus is found in the stool. The virus is also easily transmitted through food or water that has been contaminated, sometimes also through sexual contact with an infected person.

Symptoms of hepatitis A usually do not appear until you have the virus for several weeks. Hepatitis A is associated with a clean lifestyle. In many cases, Hepatitis A infection never develop to severe hepatitis B or C so it will not cause liver cancer. However, Hepatitis A continues to be treated well because it reduces the productivity of those who had to be hospitalized.

Signs and symptoms of Hepatitis A are:

• Fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the area of ​​the liver (on the right side below the ribs)
• Loss of appetite
• Fever
• Dark-colored urine
• Muscle aches
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).

Mild cases of Hepatitis A usually does not require treatment, and most people who are infected recover completely with no permanent liver damage.

Good hygiene practices such as washing hands with soap before eating and after toilet is one of the best ways to protect themselves against the virus Hepatitis A.


handling steps:
1. Break. The goal is to provide enough energy for the body's immune system to fight infections.
2. Anti nausea. One of the effects of hepatitis A infection is nausea, which reduces appetite. This impact must be addressed because nutrition is very important in the healing process.
3. Rest your heart. The function of the liver is to metabolize drugs that are used in the body. Because liver inflammation is experiencing pain, then drugs and alcohol are not necessary and the like should be avoided during illness.

Prevention of Hepatitis A vaccination is also available for people at high risk.



Hepatitis B

Hepatitis type B virus (HVB) can be transmitted through blood and body fluids that sexual contact, transmission from mother to fetus in the womb and through injections or blood transfusions contaminated with Hepatitis B virus, such as injecting drug users, users of medical equipment (needles, blades , scissors) that unsterilized perfect, piercing, tattooing, razors, nail clippers are not sterile.

In contrast to Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B virus in some people can lead to chronic hepatitis B, leading to liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis is a condition that causes permanent scarring in the liver.Hepatitis B Signs and symptoms usually appear about 3 months after infection and can range from mild to severe.

Signs and symptoms of Hepatitis B is similar to hepatitis A, namely:

• Stomach ache
• Dark urine
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weakness and fatigue
• Yellowing of skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice).

Most people who are infected with Hepatitis B in adults when fully recovered. However, infants and children are much more likely to develop chronic hepatitis B infection. There is no cure for hepatitis B, but the vaccine can prevent transmission of the disease.

Hepatitis B is not curable, but the treatment process is usually done in a long time or even a lifetime. If left untreated, hepatitis B can develop into cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Prevention such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B can be done by vaccination.



Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C has the highest severity than Hepatitis A and B. Together with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C is transmitted through blood infection from the main street of blood transfusion or blood products that have not been screened (examination), the exchange of needles and syringes by injecting drug users (injecting drug users / IDU) as well as needles or tattoo equipment and unsterile piercing.

Hepatitis C virus infection is also known as covert infections (silent infection) due to early infection is often asymptomatic or no typical symptoms so often overlooked. Most people do not know they are infected with hepatitis C to liver damage appears or through routine medical tests.

If there is any symptoms, Hepatitis C usually only shows flu-like symptoms, namely:

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Nausea or poor appetite
• Muscle and joint pain
• Pain in the liver area.

Hepatitis C virus is a virus that is genetically very varied and has a high mutation rate, thus allowing generation of viral diversity. As a result there has been no successful vaccine designed to prevent infection with hepatitis C virus

Cirrhosis occurs in 10-20 percent of patients with chronic hepatitis C, and liver cancer occurs in 1-5 percent of patients with chronic hepatitis C within 20-30 years. And about 90 percent of people newly infected with the disease will continue to develop into chronic infection.

To Hepatitis C vaccine until now no signatures.



Hepatitis D

Hepatitis D also called delta virus, is a defective virus that needs the hepatitis B virus help for the breed that is found only in people who are infected with hepatitis B. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is the least common but most dangerous of all the hepatitis viruses. 

Pattern similar to the transmission of hepatitis D hepatitis B. It is estimated about 15 million people in the world are exposed to hepatitis B (HBsAg +) are also infected with hepatitis D. Hepatitis D infection can occur simultaneously (co infection) or after a person has chronic hepatitis B (super infection). 

People affected by hepatitis B and hepatitis D may have serious acute disease and higher risk of acute liver failure. People affected by hepatitis D super infection usually develop chronic hepatitis infection most likely (70% d-80%) to cirrhosis. There is no vaccine hepatitis D, but by getting the hepatitis B vaccination then automatically you will be protected from this virus because HDV is not possible to live without HBV. 



Hepatitis E

Hepatitis E is similar to hepatitis A. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) transmitted through human waste into the mouth and spreads through contaminated food or drink. Highest rate of infection of hepatitis E occurred in the sanitation area bad that supports transmission of the virus. 

Hepatitis E cause an acute illness, but does not cause chronic infection. In general, patients with hepatitis E recover without long-term illness. At a very small fraction of patients (1-4%), especially in pregnant women, hepatitis E causes of acute liver failure are dangerous.

There is currently no vaccine hepatitis E are commercially available.You can only prevent it through the application of hygiene standards. Injecting drug users (IDU) as well as needles or tattoo equipment and piercing are not sterile.

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SWEATY PALMS

Palms excessive sweating often cause people to feel uneasy. because a lot of articles and a general perception of many people who associate palms (which is often) sweat with dangerous diseases such as heart or kidney.In addition to concerns related to specific diseases, the palm of the hand with excessive sweating is also quite disturbing someone, for example, for students who had to use his hand to take notes and do the work in the comfort and smoothness of the book so that their activities can be disrupted.

Sweaty Palms illustration

Understand the cause

Almost everyone has experienced the sweaty palms. sweaty palms usually only a temporary condition caused by stress or anxiety.But, there are also people who experience this problem every day and could not control it. This happens because the unconscious nervous system does not function properly and the error signal is sent from the brain to the sweat nerves.

People who are overweight
Obesity have a higher risk of having problems sweaty palms. Overweight encourages the body to work harder. This can cause excessive sweating.

Excess thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism)
Excessive amount of thyroid hormone can lead to the emergence of excessive sweating of the palms also feet. However, this condition is usually accompanied by other symptoms such as frequent a person in a state of quivering, often heart pounding, eyes look more prominent, as well as other abnormalities.

Heart problems
Heart be troubled indeed one of the causes that give rise to strong in the palm excessive sweating. Indication of the presence of heart disease was seen with the appearance of sweat in large quantities, some even up to drips.

Sweat glands with excess production
In addition to heart disease, sweaty palms may also indicate a network that produces sweat to sweat more than normal amount.Overproduction is caused by several conditions, such as the influence of psychological conditions. In addition to the psychological, neurological effects can trigger the sweat glands to produce sweat more than usual.


Addressing how sweaty palms

The easiest way for those who often have sweaty hands is to use baby powder. Wear each time after washing hands.Sweat can also grow when conditions are agitated or drinking caffeinated beverages. Because it's best to avoid the consumption of coffee, strong tea, and carbonate drinks.

Perform thoracoscopic sympathectomy surgery
The only way to permanently cure is with surgery. Technically the problem for sweaty palms called hyperhirosis and thoracoscopic surgery called sympathectomy to overcome.A person can perform the operation without having to be hospitalized in the hospital and about 98% success rate.

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HOW TO TREAT DRY SKIN

Dry facial skin is one skin problem that affects people of all ages.
Dry and scaly skin is certainly hinder us to look attractive, especially for women. Visible effect of dry skin is the skin will look wrinkled, dull, and not fresh. Then what is the cause and how to solve it?

Dry Skin

Cause :

• lack of certain nutrients, especially vegetables. If you are poor diet and do not contain enough nutrients then you can get dry skin.
• Deficiency of vitamin E.
• Bask too long in the sun without wearing a skin moisturizer that contains SPF 15 or higher.
• working under continuous ac. 
• Eczema, is a chronic skin condition that causes a rash. They can realize the whole body, and will be aggravated by cold air, chemicals, stress, water, and detergent.
• Bathing in the water too hot or cold or just bathing too often can cause dry skin.

To prevent Dry Skin :

• Regular exercise can make the body become healthier, as well as the skin. Dry skin can be caused by dead skin cells that accumulate because no sweat push it out. With regular exercise blood circulation, metabolism too smoothly.
• Avoid environment or room that has a temperature too cold because it can cause your skin to grow dry.
• Avoid direct sunlight, such as wearing a hat or using an umbrella when the weather is hot.
• Select cosmetic products that do not contain harsh chemicals. If your skin is very sensitive, you have to buy special products made for sensitive skin.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day or 2 liters a day. moisturizes skin as it works, when lack of water can make the skin may break rupture or irritation of the skin.
• Use a facial moisturizer and lip balm made from natural and contains SPF 15 or higher to prevent dryness of the face and lips from the sun. for example, such as olive oil.

Similarly, little information on the causes of dry and itchy skin and how to prevent it.

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TREAT ITCHING ON HANDS

Itchy hands medically known as palmoplantar pruritus, which also include itching on the soles of your feet. Both symptoms will usually coincide. Itching may cause a rash, although there will likely be redness around the affected area. The rash is often a clear indicator of this condition.

Itchy Hand illustration

The following are the various types of causes that can cause itchy hands:

Systemic disease is a condition that affects multiple organs and tissues. Chronic renal failure, liver failure, endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism, and blood disorders such as Hodgkin's lymphoma is a common disorder that causes itching. In some rare cases, even the general itching may be a symptom of HIV infection or Crohn's disease.

Contact dermatitis is a condition in which red itchy hands is the result of contact with certain substances such as garlic, paint, etc. This condition usually presents led by local burning rash on hands, which can last from a few days to a few days. You have to isolate the specific allergens / irritants so you can avoid further contact with it in the future.

Vitamin or mineral deficiency can also cause burning and itching of the hands. Usually Vitamin B1, B12, and B6 are the culprits. In general, Vitamin B deficiency appears as a tingling sensation in addition to other normal symptoms. Stress and anxiety can often induce or aggravate the itching.

Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, or increased sweating on the palms and soles of the feet, also can cause (or worsen) itchy dermatitis. Exposure to a warm environment or water worsen the itching.

Infection of the wound in the hand can cause itching as well. This usually occurs if the infected area is not treated promptly or effectively. The bacterial protein antigen acts as a wound site, which in turn causes excess production of antibodies, a process that ultimately leads to inflamed and itchy patches of skin.


Treatment :

• A very common cause of itchy hands are dry and cold environmental exposure, such as during the winter. The following tips can help you to avoid the itch.

• Make sure you use a moisturizer every time you go outside. If the itching is very bad, try using a moisturizer twice a day on the affected area. Even the air-conditioned atmosphere inside can cause this, dry itchy skin due to low humidity. One solution is to use a humidifier in your bedroom. This will not only keep your skin itch-free, but also will make them softer and smoother.

• Keeping the body hydrated is one of the most important things to maintain proper electrolyte balance in your body. While this is important for everyone, it is very significant for patients with dry skin which reacts more quickly and therefore aggressive dehydration. Lack of water in the body can cause dry and itchy skin in mere days. In the winter months this itch can worsen due to intake of some food items such as hot caffeinated beverages, which can dehydrate the body. Therefore you should make sure to drink extra water to compensate.

• Bath with warm water temperature is usually best for your skin. The hot water actually take moisture out of the skin, so always try to keep the water hot for diminimum. However, if you like to bathe in hot water, you can always add a little almond oil / olive into the water, avoid letting the moisture out of your body. Add powdered oatmeal or colloidal oatmeal handful have also shown positive results to soothe itchy skin. Soak your hands in oatmeal-water mixture for at least ten minutes. You should also use moisturizer soap if you are prone to itching and dry skin.

• Try to use only unscented lifestyle and natural color and health products if you have a history of allergies. Synthetic additives are meant to increase the soothing smell or color can actually worsen itching. Wearing cotton clothing is wise because the cotton is much more skin friendly than other fabrics, and allows for air flow.

If the itching becomes unbearable, you can use pure cotton gloves to avoid hand contact with anything. Be sure to only wash glove in mild detergent and unscented to avoid possible skin irritation.

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HEALTHY FOODS FOR DIABETICS

Nutrition experts recommend that diabetics have to eat foods that are rich in healthy nutrients, namely fiber, omega three, calcium, and vitamin D.



Here's a good food for diabetics:

Papaya fruit

Even if it tastes sweet, it turns out the papaya fruit contains a lot of sugar. Papaya is a fruit option that can replace other fruits that are high in gula.Penderita diabetes can consume three servings of papaya fruit a day, and not be troubled with penyakitnya.Penderita diabetes are more susceptible to many other diseases, it is necessary for a good endurance. Mengadung papaya natural antioxidants, it also contains a variety of vitamins for the body such as vitamin A resistance, C and B.


Beans / Snaps

Beans contain carbohydrates are low, so it will not affect the level of sugar in the blood. For vegetables, beans is one that is suitable for diabetics.


Nuts

All types of nuts are very effectively used for weight loss and control blood sugar levels. Nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids are also capable of lowering blood sugar.


Chili

Rich red chili capaicin help you to burn fat, calories, and increase metabolism. Not only that, the study also found that eating red pepper for 10 weeks can reduce the risk of obesity and improve insulin resistance.


Oats Fiber Rich

Medical practitioners and nutritionists encourage diabetic patients to eat oatmeal and heart, especially because of his usefulness in helping to maintain cholesterol and blood sugar levels remain normal. In addition to its high fiber content, oatmeal provides magnesium, protein, phosphorus and vitamin B1, which plays an important role in producing energy. half a cup of instant oats contributed four grams of fiber.


Linseed

Flaxseeds are rich in fiber and alpha-linolenic acid, which your body converts to omega-3 EPA and DHA. Several large studies have found an association between increased intake and decreased incidence of heart disease, heart attacks and other cardiovascular disorders. The small seeds are also expressed to lower cholesterol and blood sugar.


Salmon

Salmon is rich in omega three fatty acids, with three ounces of salmon provides about 1,800 mg of omega three healthy type of fat is used for reducing the risk of heart disease, lose weight, reduce inflammation, and improve insulin resistance. Furthermore, salmon also contain vitamin D.


Tuna

Marine Fish Species This is a kind of healthy fish and are also rich in omega three fatty acids. As for the recipes for diabetics are komsumsilah Tuna approximately three ounces because the menu 3 ounces of tuna fish contains 1,300 mg of omega three and some vitamin D.

Tips For Diabetics :

1. Expand Mineral Drinking Water
Water is needed for the body because it can dissolve toxins in the body. Avoid sweet and fizzy drink, as this can be bad for health.

2. Drink Low-Fat Milk
Milk is a source of much needed essential elements needed by the body. Source of fat-free dairy such as yogurt and low-fat milk is very good for the body.

3. Limit Carbohydrates
Be sure to avoid or limit their intake of carbohydrates which includes corn syrup, honey, candy, sugar, white rice, white bread or items containing fructose, glucose or sucrose.


4. Expand to Eat Vegetables
Patients with DM can Increase vegetables every day because the benefits are very good for the body. Consumption of vegetables is very important to control the body with fiber that can bind to carbohydrates for diabetes. Vegetables provide a great source of fiber, minerals and vitamins. As for the vegetables that are highly recommended are broccoli, green beans, carrots, tomatoes and peppers, cabbage, spinach.

5. Eat Less Fat
Diabetics can also eat foods that contain lots of protein such as meat. If you try to eat meat in order to eat meat with a little fat, such as chicken breast, fish, lean beef or turkey without the skin.

6. Eating Fruits
Various fruits also provide fiber, minerals and vitamins needed for the body.


Always keep your diet so that health is always awake and those who have diabetes should always avoid foods that are not healthy for diabetics. 

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