Arsip: June, 2007
Did You Know?
Did you know? Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed skin cancer among men and women. Over 1 million people are diagnosed each year.— Yessi Pratiwi • June 30th, 2007
Yoghurt : Fine Nutrition, Fine Taste
Yoghurt is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. It is made by introducing specific bacteria strains into milk, which is subsequently fermented under controlled temperatures and environmental conditions. The bacteria ingest natural milk sugars and release lactic acid as a waste product. The increased acidity causes milk proteins to tangle into a [...]— Yessi Pratiwi • June 30th, 2007
Antibiotic’s Side Effects
An antibiotic is a chemical compound that inhibits or abolishes the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or protozoans. The importance of antibiotics to medicine has led to much research into discovering and producing them. The process of production usually involves screening of wide ranges of microorganisms, testing and modification. Production is carried out [...]— Yessi Pratiwi • June 30th, 2007
Vitamin D : One Of Cancer Police
Great News! The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported, an increased intake of vitamin D may decrease the risk of developing certain types of cancer. In the study, researchers followed 1, 179 post menopausal women in rural Nebraska. The women were divided into three groups, based on the amount of their vitamin D intake. One [...]— Yessi Pratiwi • June 30th, 2007
Ovarian Cancer : The Silent Killer
Ovarian cancer is a disease that all women need to know about. It is known as the silent disease. Why? Because many women do not experience any signs, thus delaying the diagnosis. This disease often doesn’t produce symptoms until it is too late. So, to move the phrase ‘late’ out from our health dictionary, that [...]— Yessi Pratiwi • June 30th, 2007
Botox As Cosmetics And Health Treatment
Botox is manufactured by Allergan Inc(U.S) for both therapeutic as well as cosmetic use. On April 15, 2002, American FDA (Food and Drug Administration) announced the approval of botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX Cosmetic) to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines). BTX-A has also been approved for the [...]— Yessi Pratiwi • June 30th, 2007
Coffee, Again
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages world-wide. Many people are addicted to coffee, just like Mr. Koen. I don’t know how many glasses of coffee he intake everyday, he just fine, I thought. Actually, what’s the secrets beyond a cup of coffee? Typically, 200 ml (7 fluid ounces) cup of coffee contains 80–140 [...]— Yessi Pratiwi • June 30th, 2007
Caution : Chromium in Drinking Water
In small California town, a new study has found that the chemical known as hexavalent chromium causes cancer when ingested. ERin Brokovich claimed it has long been known that hexavalent chromium causes lung cancer when inhaled, but this is the first time it has been confirmed that it causes cancer when ingested. Then, this study is [...]— Yessi Pratiwi • June 30th, 2007
Echinacea, a Shield Against Colds
Echinacea is a term for nine related daisy-like plant species that are native to North America and feature in the traditional medicine of the Sioux and other Plains Indians as remedies for infection, snakebites and rabies. Other names for the plant are black sampson, Kansas snakeroot and purple coneflower. A wide-scale study confirmed, Echinacea–a medicinal [...]— Yessi Pratiwi • June 29th, 2007
Low Carbohydrate Versus Low Fat
Low Carbohydrate Versus Low Fat? What are we talking about? Yeah, you right there. You’re right. It’s diets. Bored by this word? ;-) In several human cultures, diets was assoc8iated with the condition of being obesity. The Nurses’ Health Study, an observational, have focused on diets that reduce calories via a low-carbohydrate diet versus a low-fat [...]— Yessi Pratiwi • June 27th, 2007
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