Pentingnya Bakteria Baik

Ada sekitar 100 trilion mikroorganisma hidup dalam usus kecil anda. Ia 10 kali ganda lebih banyak dari jumlah sel dalam tubuh anda (sekitar 10 trilion). Makhluk-makhluk kecil ini meyumbang antara 3-5 paun berat badan anda!

Tubuh anda menerima bantuan memecah makanan menjadi bahagian-bahagian kecil daripada organisma yang hidup di usus (flora usus). Bakteria, mikroorganisma dan yis dapat menghasilkan produk-produk sampah yang menguntungkan seperti vitamin B dan K yang diperlukan oleh tubuh anda kerana mereka berpesta mencerna makanan anda. Mereka juga berfungsi untuk memecah beberapa makanan yang tidak dapat diserap oleh tubuh dengan sendirinya (mereka mengubah karbohidrat menjadi gula sederhana dan protein ke dalam asid amino komponen).

Tetapi apabila anda makan terlalu banyak bijirin, gula dan makanan olahan, makanan ini berfungsi sebagai baja untuk bakteria jahat dan yis, dan akan menyebabkan mereka berkembang biak dengan pantas.

Salah satu cara terbaik yang boleh anda lakukan untuk kesihatan anda, termasuk kesihatan pencernaan anda, adalah dengan menghapuskan gula dan makanan olahan sebanyak mungkin!

Pada kenyataannya, berjuta-juta orang saat ini menderita pertumbuhan yis secara berlebihan dan sejumlah penyakit yang berkaitan dengan penyebaran yang cepat dari bakteria jahat dalam usus anda. Dan kebanyakan doktor konvensional tidak akan mampu mengenalpasti penyebab gejala anda jika anda menderita bakteria jahat atau pertumbuhan yis secara berlebihan.

Dianggarkan bahawa sebanyak 80 juta orang, sebahagian besar wanita, saat ini sedang menderita pertumbuhan yis berlebihan yang berbahaya.

Gejala pertumbuhan yis berlebihan ini meliputi:

* Sindrom kerengsaan usus

* Migrain

* PMS

* Kanser

* Vaginitis

* Asma

* Fibromyalgia

* Pertambahan berat

* Alergi makanan

* Kelelahan kronik

* Jangkitan kulat

* Kemurungan

Seperti yang anda lihat, senarainya panjang dan berbeza-beza, dan gejala menyerupai yang disebabkan oleh penyakit lain. Jika anda fikir anda mungkin menderita daripada pertumbuhan yis berlebihan, lihat laporan percuma saya di sini.

Jadi kunci untuk kesihatan usus yang baik, terutama di usus kecil anda, adalah menjaga keseimbangan optimum antara mikroorganisme yang bermanfaat dan berbahaya. Inilah sebabnya mengapa probiotik (untuk hidup) suplemen sangat penting, kerana mereka meningkatkan nisbah "baik" bakteria di usus anda, dan mengapa antibiotik (melawan hidup) boleh mengganggu keseimbangan dalam usus anda.

Bahkan, bertentangan dengan apa yang anda mungkin dengar tentang probiotik yang mana ia tidak kekal dalam asid perut anda, bakteria bermanfaat seperti acidophilus berkembang dalam lingkungan asid dan tidak hanya bertahan dalam persekitaran perut, tetapi acidophilus juga akan membuat asid laktat untuk bertahan dalam keadaan yang lebih asid dalam usus kecil anda.

Beberapa contoh masalah kesihatan yang mungkin anda hadapi jika mikroorganisme usus anda tidak seimbang untuk jangka masa yang lama termasuklah:

* Nafas berbau

* Gas yang busuk

* Toksemia

* Candida yis berlebihan

* Kelelahan kronik

* Fikiran kabur

* Menurunkan kekebalan

* Gangguan pencernaan dan penyerapan

Inilah sebabnya mengapa kita mendapat manfaat apabila mengambil beberapa makanan fermentasi seperti:

* Sauerkraut

* Kimchi

* bawang putih hitam

* Miso

* Natto

* Kefir

* Lassi

* Tempe

Jika anda tidak dapat mencari makanan fermentasi yang berkualiti, maka suplemen dengan produk probiotik yang berkualiti tinggi juga dapat memberikan manfaat berganda bakteria "baik" yang ditemui di saluran pencernaan anda.

Ketika mencari suplemen probiotik, pastikan anda membeli yang paling berkualiti tinggi yang anda dapat cari, kerana untuk mendapatkan bakteria yang menguntungkan anda, tidak semua produk yang diciptakan adalah sama.

Sumber: Dr. Joseph M Mercola, Optimal Wellness Centre

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Funny Questions and Answers from an AARP Forum

Q: Where can men over the age of 60 find younger, sexy women who are interested in them?

A: Try a bookstore-------under fiction.?

Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause?

A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you are done you will have a place to live.

Q: Someone has told me that menopause is mentioned in the Bible.Is that true? Where can it be found?

A: Yes. Matthew 14:92: 'And Mary rode Joseph's ass all the way to Egypt.'

Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 60+ year old husband?

A: Tell him you're pregnant.

Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly-----wrinkles?

A: Take off your glasses

Q:Seriously!? What can I do for these crow's feet and all those wrinkles on my face?

A:Go braless. It will usually pull them out.

Q: Why should 60+ year old people use valet parking?

A: Valets don't forget where they park your car.

Q: Is it common for 60+ year olds to have problems with short term memory storage?

A: Storing memory is not a problem, retrieving it is a problem.

Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?

A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.

Q: Where should 60+ year olds look for eye glasses?

A: On their foreheads.

Q: What is the most common remark made by 60+ year olds when they enter antique stores?

A: 'Gosh, I remember these.'

AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, is a United States-based non-governmental organization and interest group, founded by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus in 1958 and based in Washington, D.C.

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Dental Health and Sensitive Teeth

Tooth sensitivity is tooth discomfort in one or more teeth that is triggered by hot, cold, sweet, or sour foods and drinks, or even by breathing cold air. The pain can be sharp, sudden, and shoot deep into the nerve endings of your teeth.

What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

Sensitive teeth occur when the underlying layer of your teeth -- the dentin -- becomes exposed as a result of receding gum tissue (the protective blanket that covers the tooth roots). The roots, which are not covered by hard enamel, contain thousands of tiny tubules leading to the tooth's nerve center (the pulp). These dentinal tubules (or channels) allow the stimuli -- for example, the hot, cold, or sweet food -- to reach the nerve in your tooth, which results in the pain you feel.

There are many factors that may lead to sensitive teeth, including:

• Brushing too hard. Over time, brushing too hard or using a hard-bristled toothbrush can wear down enamel and cause the dentin to be exposed. It can also cause recession of the gums (the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth).
• Tooth decay near the gum line.
• Recession of the gums. As gums move away from a tooth due to conditions such as periodontal disease, the root surface becomes exposed.
• Gum disease (gingivitis) . Inflamed and sore gum tissue may cause sensitivity due to the loss of supporting ligaments, which exposes the root surface that leads directly to the nerve of the tooth.
• Cracked teeth. Chipped or broken teeth may fill with bacteria from plaque and enter the pulp causing Inflammation.
• Teeth grinding . Grinding or clenching your teeth may wear down the enamel and expose underlying dentin.
• Tooth whitening products or toothpaste with baking soda and peroxide. These products are major contributors to sensitive teeth.
• Your age. Tooth sensitivity is highest between the ages of 25 and 30.
• Plaque build-up. The presence of plaque on the root surfaces can cause sensitivity.
• • Mouthwash use. Long-term use of some mouthwashes. Some over-the-counter mouthwashes contain acids that can worsen tooth sensitivity if you have exposed dentin (the middle layer of the tooth). The acids further damage the dentin layer of the tooth. If you have dentin sensitivity, ask your dentist about the use of a neutral fluoride solution.
• Acidic foods. Regular consumption of foods with a high acid content, such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, pickles, and tea, can cause enamel erosion.
• Recent routine dental procedures. Sensitivity can occur following teeth cleaning, root planing, crown placement, and tooth restoration. Sensitivity caused by dental procedures is temporary, usually disappearing in four to six weeks.

What Can I Do to Reduce Tooth Sensitivity?

Some steps you can take to prevent tooth sensitivity include:

• Maintain good oral hygiene. Continue to follow proper brushing and flossing techniques to thoroughly clean all parts of your teeth and mouth.
• Use a soft bristled toothbrush. This will result in less toothbrush abrasion to the tooth surface and less irritation to your gums. Brush gently and carefully around the gum line so you do not remove more gum tissue.
• Use desensitizing toothpaste. There are several brands of toothpaste available for sensitive teeth. With regular use you should notice a decrease in sensitivity. You may need to try several different brands to find the product that works best for you. Another tip. spread a thin layer of the toothpaste on the exposed tooth roots with your finger or a Q-tip before you go to bed. Do not use a tartar control toothpaste; rather, use a fluoridated toothpaste.
• Watch what you eat. Frequent consumption of highly acid foods can gradually dissolve tooth enamel and lead to dentin exposure. They may also aggravate the sensitivity and start the pain reaction.
• Use fluoridated dental products. Daily use of a fluoridated mouth rinse can decrease sensitivity. Ask your dentist about available products for home use.
• Avoid teeth grinding. If you grind or clench your teeth, use a mouth guard at night.
• See your dentist at regular intervals. Get professional tooth cleaning, oral hygiene instructions, and fluoride treatments every six months (or sooner depending on your condition).

If you still have discomfort, talk to your dentist. There may be some dental procedures that may help reduce sensitivity, including the use of:

• White fillings (bonding) to cover exposed root surfaces
• Fluoride varnishes applied to the exposed root surface
• Dentin sealers applied to the exposed root surface

Text Source: WebMD
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Checking Your Blood Glucose

Who should check?

Blood glucose monitoring is the main tool you have to check your diabetes control. This check tells you your blood glucose level at any one time. Keeping a log of your results is vital. When you bring this record to your health care provider, you have a good picture of your body's response to your diabetes care plan.

Experts feel that anyone with diabetes can benefit from checking their blood glucose. The American Diabetes Association recommends blood glucose checks if you have diabetes and are:

• taking insulin or diabetes pills
• on intensive insulin therapy
• pregnant
• having a hard time controlling your blood glucose levels
• having severe low blood glucose levels or ketones from high blood glucose levels
• having low blood glucose levels without the usual warning signs
  

How do I check?

1. After washing your hands, insert a test strip into your meter.
2. Use your lancing device on the side of your fingertip to get a drop of blood.
3. Gently squeeze or massage your finger until a drop of blood forms. (Required sample sizes vary by meter.)
4. Touch and hold the edge of the test strip to the drop of blood, and wait for the result.
5. Your blood glucose level will appear on the meter's display.
   

Note: All meters are slightly different, so always refer to your user's manual for specific instructions.

Other tips for checking:

• With some meters, you can also use your forearm, thigh or fleshy part of your hand.
• There are spring-loaded lancing devices that make sticking yourself less painful.
• If you use your fingertip, stick the side of your fingertip by your fingernail to avoid having sore spots on the frequently used part of your finger.
  

What are the typical ranges?

Here are the blood glucose ranges for adults with diabetes:

Glycaemic control
A1C	Not more than 7.0%
Preprandial plasma glucose (before a meal)	70–130 mg/dl (5.0–7.2 mmol/l)
Postprandial plasma glucose (after a meal)	Not more than 180 mg/dl or 10.0 mmol/l
Blood pressure	Not more than130/80 mmHg
Lipids
LDL	Not more 100 mg/dl or 2.6 mmol/l
Triglycerides	Not more than 150 mg/dl or 1.7 mmol/l
HDL	Not more than 40 mg/dl or 1.1 mmol/l

What do my results mean?

When you finish the blood glucose check, write down your results and review them to see how food, activity and stress affect your blood glucose. Take a close look at your blood glucose record to see if your level is too high or too low several days in a row at about the same time. If the same thing keeps happening, it might be time to change your plan. Work with your doctor or diabetes educator to learn what your results mean for you. This takes time. Ask your doctor or nurse if you should report results out of a certain range at once by phone.

Keep in mind that blood glucose results often trigger strong feelings. Blood glucose numbers can leave you upset, confused, frustrated, angry, or down. It's easy to use the numbers to judge yourself. Remind yourself that your blood glucose level is a way to track how well your diabetes care plan is working. It is not a judgment of you as a person. The results may show you need a change in your diabetes plan.

What about urine checks for glucose?

Urine checks for glucose are not as accurate as blood glucose checks and should only be used when blood testing is impossible. Urine checks for ketones, however, is important when your diabetes is out of control or when you are sick. Everyone with diabetes should know how to check urine for ketones.

Source: American Diabetes Association

The A1C test is a common blood test used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes and then to gauge how well you're managing your diabetes. The A1C test goes by many other names, including glycated hemoglobin, glycosylated hemoglobin, hemoglobin A1C and HbA1c.

The A1C test result reflects your average blood sugar level for the past two to three months. Specifically, the A1C test measures what percentage of your hemoglobin — a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen — is coated with sugar (glycated). The higher your A1C level, the poorer your blood sugar control. And if you have previously diagnosed diabetes, the higher the A1C level, the higher your risk of diabetes complications.

Source: Mayo Clinic

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