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Dental Care Tips
Dental Care Tips
A tooth decay is called tooth decay or dental caries. This is a problem prevalent in the Philippines. Many young people have broken teeth at an early age.

Tooth decay begins when we do not brush and there is food left between the teeth. Because of this, there are bacteria in the mouth that combine with this food and will be dental plaque or tartar. In the long run, the bacteria releases the bacteria and destroys the tooth.

If this is not taken care of, the tooth will continue to heal. If there is a small hole in the tooth, it can still be chewed. But if the hole is large it may need to be pulled out. Poor children with tooth decay.

As the tooth decays, the nerve is usually touched and it hurts. When the infection deepens, bacteria can spread to the bloodstream and cause complications.

The only solution to a broken tooth is to see a dentist. While waiting for a dentist appointment, we have the first aid for tooth decay:

1. Can take pain reliever medication if you have too much toothache. Examples of these are mefenamic acid capsules. Take it only after eating to avoid stomach upset. Don't just drink for long.

2. Continue brushing the teeth even if it hurts. Avoid painful areas as the infection may be present. Slow down the comb.

3. Soak with warm water with a little salt. This is to reduce inflammation of the gums. Do this often.

4. Beware of hard foods. It can damage the teeth when you bite hard. Eat soft foods like porridge and fish first. Avoid too hot and cold foods to prevent tooth decay.

And of course, consult a dentist immediately.
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Fatty Liver Foods To Avoid
Fatty Liver Foods To Avoid
What is a fatty liver called? It is a condition in which fat is wrapped around the liver. If you have only a little bit of fat in the liver, you may just let it go. But too much fat can cause complications.
About 20% of people have fatty liver. This is probably due to the amount of fast foods and unhealthy foods around. Filipinos love lechon, crispy butter, pork chop, lard, cake and fried food. When you have a fatty liver, your chances of developing diabetes and heart disease may increase.
There are two types of fatty liver: Alcoholic fatty liver and non-alcoholic fatty liver. The first (alcoholic type) is due to alcohol consumption. Alcohol should be discarded. And the second (non-alcoholic type) is caused by fatty foods.
If you have fatty liver, your blood cholesterol, blood sugar and uric acid are usually high too. You will probably be overweight and have a big stomach. The abdominal size should be only 36 inches in men and only 31 inches in women.
There are several instances where fatty liver can develop and inflammation of the liver and liver cirrhosis. Let us not come to this condition before we can change our lives. It is still early to take care of it.
How to find out if you have fatty liver?
We can tell that the patient has fatty liver by ultrasound of the whole abdomen. The result states that you have fatty liver. In the blood test, it is also evaluated whether your SGPT and SGOT (liver enzymes) levels are rising.
At first the fatty liver had no symptoms. Someone else is hurting the right side of the stomach. But when it comes to liver cirrhosis it is severe and there will be jaundice, swelling, stomach swelling and foot cramps.
What about the cure?
No simple pill or surgery can eliminate liver fat. The cure for fatty liver is the gradual change in our lifestyle.
First, stop vices like alcohol and cigarettes. Second, avoid fatty and sugary foods. Replace it with a diet of healthy vegetables, fruits and fish.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol or high uric acid, it should be treated to prevent your fatty liver from worsening. If you are overweight and have an upset stomach, we need to lose weight.
Do not ignore the fatty liver. Treat it early so it doesn't get worse. Good luck.
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Stroke in the Young

Stroke in the Young

There is what is called a "stroke in the young" where young people 40 and below can get stroke.
In the Philippines, stroke is the second most common of the 10 major diseases. About 110 Filipinos die every day from stroke.
Let's find out the possible causes:
1. Unhealthy lifestyle - Because many adolescents have vices such as unhealthy food, cigarettes and alcohol, they are stricken earlier. Even at the age of 20 can suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. This causes stroke.
2. Rheumatic heart disease - Rheumatic heart disease is a disease in which the heart valves are damaged. The most common cause of this is simple tonsillitis, or infection of the tonsils. Bacteria from the tonsils can move to the heart valve and destroy it. To treat tonsillitis, doctors give antibiotics such as Amoxycillin capsules for 7-10 days.
3. Congenital heart disease - Children with congenital heart defects (ASD, VSD and Patent Foramen Ovale) are also at risk for stroke. Blood vessels pass through the heart and cause stroke.
4. Illegal drugs like shabu and cocaine - Do not use drugs. Shabu is a leading cause of stroke in youth. The shabu increases blood pressure and heart rate. The heart and brain (spasm) are also narrowed.
5. Excessive Exercise - When you exercise hard, you will definitely increase your pressure and speed up your heart rate. Sometimes the "pressure" of the nerves in the brain is out of control and it blows.
6. Pregnancy and high blood pressure - Some pregnancies increase as the baby grows into the womb.
7. Blood problems - There are diseases that thicken the patient's blood, causing stroke. Examples are protein S and protein C deficiency, and polycythemia vera.
8. Excessive Hot Place - When it's hot, many people are stroked. Avoid the sun from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
There are other causes of stroke in adolescents such as (1) abnormal atrial fibrillation, (2) abnormal brainstem (cerebral aneurysm), (3) severe migraine, and (4) oral contraceptive pills.
To be safe, check with your doctor regularly.
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best foods to eat before bed

Best Foods to Eat Before Bed

In order for our bodies to be healthy, we need sufficient sleep. Here are the foods that help us sleep:
1. Banana.
Bananas have tryptophan and carbohydrates that help in the production of serotonin. Serotonin relaxes us. It also reduces stress.
2. Eat only a little.
Eat only small amounts of rice, vegetables and fish. It says, “No food intake after 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm”. That's right. We want to digest the food well before you go to bed. Symptoms of hyperacidity and GERD (Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease) can also be reduced.
3. Sweet potato.
Sweet potatoes contain complex “carbohydrates.” They do not increase blood sugar. Sweet potatoes are also rich in fiber, vitamins B6, C and E, folate and potassium.
4. Oatmeal and cereals.
At night, it may not be enough to eat sometimes. Try 1 bowl of oatmeal or cereals at dinner. Oatmeal has vitamin B6 and melatonin that can help you sleep. You can add bananas and milk that are nutritious as well.
5. Milk.
Is drinking milk right for sleeping? Alright. This is because milk contains tryptophan. Tryptophan is a serotonin in the body and it makes us happy and relaxed. You will sleep faster.
6. Chamomile tea.
Hot chamomile tea is an effective antidote. It is good for the stomach, relaxes the stomach muscles, and has a calming effect.
Last tip: After eating at night, walk for 10-15 minutes first. It's to help the body digest what we eat.
You can avoid illness (like nightmare syndrome) and get better sleep. Good luck.
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Foods To Avoid Before Sleep At Night

Foods To Avoid Before Sleep At Night

Sleep is important to our body for us to grow and be healthy. So we should be careful what we eat before going to bed.

Here are the foods to avoid at night:

1. Avoid: Pork, beef and fat.
When you have too much meat and fat to eat, it can be hard to digest your stomach. The stomach releases a lot of acid to force it to digest. You can eat meat but little.
2. Avoid: Excessive bows.
There is a saying, "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a poor person." That means reducing eating at dinner. Eat just enough to keep the body from getting tired.
3. Avoid: Spicy and spicy foods such as chili, pepper, hot sauce and curry.
When you eat spicy foods at night, your stomach may ache. A study in Australia shows that hot sauce and mustard enthusiasts are more likely not to sleep at night.
4, Avoid: Drinking alcohol.
There is a misconception that alcohol can help sleep. Yes, you can go to bed at the beginning, but you will wake up at night. You will still have “hang-ups” and headaches in the morning. Alcohol also improves the face and skin because it dehydrates. Even at the age of 30, he can look like 50.
5. Avoid: Coffee and energy drinks.
Drinks with caffeine wake us up. If you love to drink coffee, you may not be able to sleep at night. The effect of energy drinks is even worse because its caffeine content is 4 times as high as coffee. 1 can of energy drink contains 80 milligrams of caffeine.
6. Avoid: Soft drinks.
Aside from caffeine, soft drinks are high in sugar which can cause anxiety. To get a good night's sleep, avoid the aforementioned foods. Good luck.
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Which is Nutritious: Chicken, Pork or Beef?

Nutrition for: Chicken, Pork or Beef

Our bodies need protein. But where do we get healthy protein that is not too fat? Typically, two-legged animals are lower in fat than four-footed. Let's see.
Two-legged animals:
The chicken has two legs and is safe to eat. Turkey also has two legs and is one of the healthiest meat. It is low in fat and can be in the diet.
Tips: It can remove the skin to reduce cholesterol. Breast part is healthier. Reduce the use of gravy. In the way of cooking, baking and grilling are healthier.
Four-legged animals:
Pork and beef are higher in saturated fat. The pig has four legs and is rich in fat, such as pork chop and roasted suckling pig skin.
The cow is also high in fat. T-bone steaks and rib-eye steaks have a lot of fat, compared to the "sirloin" and "round" beef portions.
Tips: In pork, fat is separated from the flesh so it is quickly removed. In the case of fat, the fat in the middle of the flesh is hard to remove.
More advice:
You can eat meat from four-legged animals (pigs, cows), but only do it 1 or 2 times a week. The chicken can be eaten more often.
If you have heart disease, high cholesterol or have a stroke, choose meat from a two-legged animal instead of four-legged.
But if you really want to be the healthiest, just choose the animal with no feet and has scales. Of course, these are fish, such as sardines, tilapia and milk-fish that are Omega 3 fillers, so-called good fats.
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Foods To Eat During Pregnancy To Get A Fair Baby

Foods To Eat During Pregnancy To Get A Fair Baby

If you are pregnant, you need to know about the food to be eaten during the first trimester of pregnancy, the food to be eaten during pregnancy to make your baby smart, the food to be eaten during pregnancy for brain development, and the food to be eaten during pregnancy for a healthy child.

Planning for healthy eating during pregnancy is a must, not just for yourself, but also for your kids. If you want to start setting up, you'll learn about a balanced diet that is very important to a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. To learn more, it's worth reading a few simple tips below that lead you to the benefit of yourself and your kids.

Your first quarter If you're having difficulty keeping a balanced diet in your first quarter, well, you're not alone. Some women are able to eat all the time due to diarrhea and to increase a lot of developmental weight. Most people have difficulty in losing food and are therefore losing weight. Avoiding malnutrition and dehydration are almost all important factors in the first quarter era.

Below are the recommended supplements for pregnant women.

Calories

Approximately 300 calories should be used more than average daily during pregnancy. The best way to do that is to watch your diet when you're hungry. You'll try to eat as much food as you can from the bottom of the food pyramid.

If you have too little weight, make an effort to consume small meals and increase the fat content of your diet. You always have to feed once you're hungry, because you're eating for two instead of one.

Calcium

In the next or second trimester, you will need about 1,500 milligrams of calcium a day for your baby and your bones, which is more than a quarter of milk. Calcium is a bit absent from a lot of diets. Side by side with milk, additional high calcium supplies consist of milk products, calcium tablets and calcium fortified juices.

Fiber

Fiber can help to reduce constipation, which is a growing pregnancy issue. You're supposed to eat whole grains, beans and even fruit. Fiber supplements such as Citrucel and Metamucil are safe for use during pregnancy.

Protein

As long as you are a strict vegetarian, your protein intake is not usually a problem for women who have a healthy diet.

Iron

Many women are starting to get pregnant with a small piece of iron shortage. Good sources of iron include beef and dark green leafy vegetables. Iron supplements must be kept away as they may cause internal symptoms such as cramping, diarrhoea, or constipation.

Seeing how you take most of the vitamins you need in your diet, you may want to talk to your doctor about prenatal vitamins. Folate is one of the most important ones, and if you get enough of it, you may be able to keep everything away from vitamins. It is recommended that you contact the doctor to ensure that you do so. Love to be healthy with your family.
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Compare Foods Nutrition Information

Compare Foods Nutrition Information

For this article, I'm going to give you two meals, and you can choose what is healthier? Let's see if you can guess the right answer.

1. Coffee or tea

Coffee is a wonderful stimulant and has a little help in our memory. But tea also contains catechins, called artery protector, bacterial resistance and cancer resistance. Green tea is high in catechins. If you want to imitate the Chinese and Japanese who have a lower risk of heart attack, try the tea.
Winner: tea or green tea.

2. Fried egg or boiled egg

Usually, fried foods are less healthy than boiled, steamed or roasted. So hard-boiled eggs are healthier and only have 76 calories. But the fried egg weighs 92 calories because of the fat content. Also, hard-boiled eggs are safer than soft-boiled or salted eggs. This is because high temperatures kill salmonella-like bacteria in the egg. Avoid eating raw eggs and only buy eggs at safe stores.
Winner: Hard-boiled egg.

3. Fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce

Tomatoes and tomato sauce are high in antioxidants such as beta-carotene and lycopene. It helps with heart disease, and can lower the chances of prostate cancer and bowel cancer. But lycopene comes from inside the cell wall or tomato cells. First it needs to be cooked and some oil is applied before it can be absorbed by our body. As a result, tomato sauce is healthier.
Winner: Tomato sauce.

4. Pork fat or fish fat

Pork fat and cow's fat have been proven to actually cause cancer and heart disease. However, according to the study, fish fat is good for the body, especially oily fish such as sardines, tuna, mackerel and salmon. This is the type of fat that does not boil and does not rise at room temperature. Omega-3 fish supplements also help normalize our heart rate, and extend our life span.
Winner: Fish fat.

5. Mango or strawberry.

Berries such as strawberries, blueberries and cranberries contain ellagic acid and polyphenols that are anti-cancer. The strawberries are still replete with vitamin B's, vitamin C, vitamin K, minerals, potassium (for the heart) and folate (for the blood). Okay mango because it has vitamin C but did you know that one slice of mango has 207 calories. It's like eating a cup of rice. A cup of strawberry has only 49 calories.
Winner: Strawberry.

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Heart Attack First Aid

Heart Attack First Aid

How do you know if someone has a heart attack? A sign of a heart attack is Levine's sign where the fist is placed on the stomach. Also find out if you have previously had heart disease, hypertension or diabetes. Here's what we can do as a first aid in heart attack:

1. First of all, call a doctor and get the car ready to take him to the hospital.

2. While waiting, give the patient enough air. Use a fan, electric fan or air con. What happens in a heart attack is that the patient's oxygen supply is low.

3. Sit the patient in a comfortable chair or bed. He needs to sit up to about 45 degrees. Put a small pillow under your feet to make her feel more comfortable.

4. Take off his clothes and necktie so that the nerves do not stick to his neck.

5. Our goal is to relax the patient. How to do it? Don't ask him a question. Just tell yourself to rest. “We fix the tasks and problems.” You can close your eyes and just relax.

6. Tell the patient to take a deep and slow breath, called deep and slow breathing. It relaxes and lowers blood pressure.

7. If he has a maintenance heart medication, take it.

8. For a heart attack, you need to give first aid medicine, Aspirin 325 mg tablet or maybe Baby Aspirin or 80 mg Aspilet but take two tablets.

9. If you know how to take blood pressure, monitor his blood pressure. We are watching for the sudden drop in blood pressure.

10. And of course, take the patient quickly to the Emergency Room of a large hospital. Because only doctors can tell if they are heart attack or not.

For relatives, be proactive and use common sense. Learn first aid for survival.
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Foods For The Heart
Foods For The Heart

According to the American Heart Association, to protect the heart, eat red foods. What are they?

1. Red grapes - Red grapes contain flavonoids, quercetin, and resveratrol (on the skin of red grapes). According to the study, grapes raise our good cholesterol. It also prevents the formation of whole platelets in the blood so that the veins do not block. According to experts, red or black grapes are healthier than white or green grapes. Red grapes have also been found to be resistant to viruses and bacteria. Don't just eat too much because it's too fat.

2. Red apples - Red apples are high in quercetins. According to the study, people who eat "one apple a day" are more likely to avoid lung cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Apple skin has pectin, which also lowers bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) by 16% so it's good for our heart.

3. Red wine - Red wine is made from grapes and contains resveratrol. Resveratrol has been proven in the laboratory to prolong the life of mice and also to prevent cancer. Resveratrol raises good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol. Just drink the wine slowly. Men can drink 2 small glasses and women can drink 1 small glass daily. Because they are thinner, it is easier for women to be drunk than men.

4. Strawberries - Strawberries contain ellagic acid and polyphenols, which protect against cancer. Strawberries are also high in anti-oxidants, vitamins B and C, and potassium needed for normal heart function.

5. Tomatoes, tomato sauce and ketchup - Tomatoes are rich in anti-oxidants such as lycopene and beta-carotene. Lycopene is one of the most potent anti-oxidants. Many studies have shown that eating tomatoes, tomato sauce or ketchup lowers the risk of heart disease, prostate cancer, and bowel cancer. To get lycopene out of the tomatoes, cook the tomatoes with a little oil. According to experts, we need to eat 10 tablespoons or 150 cc of tomato sauce per week.

6. Red watermelon - According to the US Department of Agriculture, watermelon has benefits in our hearts and roots. Watermelon has been proven to increase arginine levels in our body. Arginine is co-converted to nitric oxide, a chemical that relaxes and brightens our arteries. As such, it can help prevent stroke and heart attack. Red watermelon contains lycopene that slows our age. A little note: The yellow watermelon has lutein that is good for our eyes.

So if you want your heart to be healthy, eat red foods for the heart.
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Foods That Fight Cancer
Foods That Fight Cancer
Today, we will teach you a dish that is effective against cancer. This is our special dish of Top 4 anti-cancer foods.
1. Garlic and onion - On examination, onions strongly inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Garlic contains allyl sulfides , which help in the suppression of colon, breast, lung and prostate cancer. To be effective, garlic has to be crushed and pruned a little. Don't burn! Garlic can also be eaten raw, but just be careful and it tastes bad.
2. Shitake mushrooms for sale - Shitake mushrooms contain polysaccharides and lentinians, which boost our immune system (body). The stronger our immune system is, the less likely we are to get sick. In Japan, chemotherapy patients are fed Shitake mushrooms to speed their recovery.
3. Carrots - The yellow fruits and vegetables contain vitamin A and lycopene which help prevent cancer. Includes carrots, sweet potatoes, squash and tomatoes. In a 6-year study on breast cancer, it was found that patients eating this diet had a longer life expectancy than not eating it.
4. Broccoli or cauliflower - Cabbages such as bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts contain sulforaphane substances , which are effective against cancer. In vegetable cooking, steam or cook slightly with olive oil. Do not boil vegetables because they will lose their effectiveness against cancer.

Ways of Cooking:

1. Use only a small amount of oil. Saute garlic and onion.
2. Place half cup of Shitake mushrooms.
3. After 2 minutes, place one cup of sliced ​​carrots. Add 2 tablespoons oyster sauce and one-fourth glass of water.
4. After 2 minutes, put two cups of broccoli. Add water when the vegetables are dry. Wait 5 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.
5. Do not overcook the vegetables for nutrients. Also do not mix the sauce to keep the vitamin in the vegetable.
Prepare this dish regularly and reduce the chance of our family members getting sick.
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Baby Skin Care
Baby Skin Care
I have some tips to take care of baby skin. Let us not let their complexion be ruined by our negligence.

1. Do not expose the baby to severe sunlight. We Filipinos have the misconception that we should be exposed to the sun. This is bad. The baby's skin lacks melanin, something that protects the baby's skin from the sun. Because the baby lacks melanin, it can easily sunburn, and break the skin. Keep the baby out of the sun from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm The baby can be placed in a bright spot just in the sunlight and he will be able to get the benefit of the day.

2. Keep the baby's eye in the sun. When you deal with the baby in the sun, his eyes can be damaged and burn. If we adults do not have to look at the sun, what more could a frail baby do? Try wearing a pair of sunglasses and hats when you leave the house.

3. Use baby soap and baby shampoo for baby. Its ingredients are more subtle. Tips & Warnings Do not change the use of soap and shampoo. Baby soap is just for baby's body and baby shampoo is for hair. The soap and shampoo are different.

4. Advice when bathing: Wash the baby with warm water to prevent it from being soaked. Put all the toiletries next to the baby shower. Also remove your jewelry so as not to harm the baby. Never leave the baby alone for a while. He might fall and get into an accident.

5. When the baby's skin is dry, rub it with lotion.

6. Choose clothes that are loose and made of cotton. This is to prevent the skin of the baby's skin and cause rashes on the scalp, neck and armpit.

7. With comrades at home, avoid touching and kissing them especially if your hands or face are dirty. Also, do not criticize the baby for anything. When a baby's hand is dirty with a baby, he or she can grow up and have worms. Let's love the baby in the right way. Clean our hands and surroundings to keep the baby safe.
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