Thursday, October 9, 2014

Insulin



Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that you eat for energy or to store glucose for future use. Insulin helps keeps your blood sugar level from getting too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia).

 


The cells in your body need sugar for energy. However, sugar cannot go into most of your cells directly. After you eat food and your blood sugar level rises, cells in your Pancreas(known as beta cells) are signaled to release insulin into your bloodstream. Insulin then attaches to and signals cells to absorb sugar from the bloodstream. Insulin is often described as a “key,” which unlocks the cell to allow sugar to enter the cell and be used for energy.




Tooth decay



Tooth decay is a common problem that occurs when acids in your mouth dissolve the outer layers of your teeth.





It is also known as dental decay or dental caries.
Although levels of tooth decay have decreased over the last few decades, it is still one of the most widespread health problems in the UK.
It's estimated that around one in every three adults in England have tooth decay and a survey of five year old children carried out in 2012 found that more than one in four had some degree of tooth decay.
What causes tooth decay?
Your mouth is full of bacteria that combine with small food particles and saliva to form a sticky film known as plaque.
When you consume food and drink high in carbohydrates – particularly sugary foods and drinks – the bacteria in plaque turn the carbohydrates into energy they need, producing acid at the same time.
If the plaque is allowed to build up, the acid can begin to break down the outer surface of your tooth and can eventually enter and damage the soft part at the centre of the tooth.


When to see your dentist

Toothache is a warning that something is wrong and that you should visit your dentist as soon as possible. If you ignore the problem it may get worse, and you could end up losing a tooth.

Even if you don't have any noticeable problems with your teeth, it is still important to have regular dental check-ups so your dentist can check for early signs of decay. Tooth decay is much easier to treat in its early stages.

Adults over 18 should have a check-up at least once every two years and people under the age of 18 should have a check-up at least once a year. Your dentist may suggest having more frequent check-ups if you have had a history of dental problems, or you are thought to be at a higher risk of developing tooth decay.

Dentists can usually identify tooth decay by examining your teeth, although occasionally an X-ray may be carried out to check for any cavities or abscesses.

How to prevent tooth decay


Although tooth decay is a common problem, it is often entirely preventable. The best way to avoid tooth decay is to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible.

To do this, you should:

  • brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day, spending at least two minutes each time
  • use floss or an interdental toothbrush at least once a day to clean between your teeth and under the gum line
  • avoid rinsing your mouth with water or mouthwash after brushing because this washes the protective toothpaste away – just spit out any excess toothpaste
  • cut down on sugary and starchy food and drinks, particularly between meals or within an hour of going to bed

How tooth decay is treated


If you see your dentist when the decay is in the early stages, your dentist may apply a fluoride varnish to the area to help stop further decay.

If the decay has worn away the outer layer of your tooth and caused a cavity, your dentist will remove the decay and refill the hole in your tooth with a filling. If the nerve in the middle of your tooth is damaged, you may need root canal treatment, which involves removing the nerve and restoring the tooth with a filling or crown.

If the tooth is so badly damaged that it cannot be restored, it may need to be removed.





Sunday, October 5, 2014

Headache Remedies



Headache Remedies

 


Headache is a pain in the head above the eyes or the ears, behind the head (occipital), or in the back of the upper neck. Headache, like chest pain or back pain, has many causes.





Primary headaches, including stress headaches (muscle contraction), vascular (migraine) and clusters, not caused by an underlying medical condition, while secondary headaches are the result of other medical conditions.
  

B. Powerful Ways to Overcome Headache
 
For those of you who are currently headache, you may be able to do tips to reduce headache and menyebuhkan following:

1 How to Treat Headaches with Drinking Water
As mentioned above, that one of the causes of headaches are due to dehydration / lack of fluids in the body. And we were certainly already know that water is an indispensable component of the intake by the body. Therefore, if your headache, drink water immediately. Then make it a habit to drink water 8-10 glasses per day so that you avoid headaches.

2 Coping with Eating Potato Head Pain
In addition due to the lack of fluids / dehydration, headaches can also be caused by loss of electrolytes such as potassium. Well, of course we have to overcome many foods that are rich in potassium which is one of only potatoes. Potatoes should be eaten, cooked by burning the skin, or boiled (not fried).

3 Overcoming Headaches with Banana
Bananas have a lot of benefits, to know what are the benefits of bananas please read the article "17 Health Benefits of Bananas For You". In addition to bananas are rich in potassium apparently also rich in magnesium which can help relieve migraines. Well, if the headache attack, you can eat bananas untu reduce pain in the head.

4 Overcoming Headaches with Ice Cubes
Did you know, it turns out the ice cubes can also be used to reduce pain in the head. It's easy, we just need to rub-rub / mengkompreskan ice cubes gently on the area of your head ache. Ice cubes will cause numbness in the head that feels pain, so will relieve headaches.

5. Overcoming Headaches with Food / Beverage Containing Mint
Now, if this method is more suitable if you suffer headaches caused by an ulcer due to skipping meals so perutmenjadi nausea and headaches. The best way to treat it is to consume foods / beverages such as tea containing mint pappermint etc..

6 Overcoming Headaches with Coffee
Remember you are with the phrase "something excessive sodium absorption ratio was good?" nah, as well as with coffee, if we consume reasonable amounts of coffee (no more than 2-3 cups / day), it turns out coffee could also be a solution when you have a headache. Due to the caffeine content in coffee 40% more effective in treating headaches. But remember, do not drink too much coffee because it can trigger a headache again, so coffee drink no more than 2-3 cups / day.

7 Overcoming Headaches with Sesame Seeds
The content of vitamin E in sesame seeds can help stabilize estrogen in the body, so as to prevent migraines. In addition, sesame seeds are also rich in magneisum which also can prevent headaches. In addition to sesame seeds, foods such as nuts, olive oil, dandelion, wheat, and sweet potatoes, also contain magnesium.

8 Coping with Eating Fish Headaches
Consuming fish can also help relieve headaches beemak especially for fish such as salmon, mackerel or tuna are rich in omega 3 and essential fatty acids may prevent inflammation that can lead to migraines.

9 Treating Headaches with Watermelon
Watermelon is a type of fruit that is rich in water, so you can use to overcome the headache caused by dehydration.

10 Coping with Headaches Streching
Streching is pergangan movement (gymnastics). Headaches can also be caused by strained muscles, so if your headache, try to do the motion-gerkan gymnastics, or it could be by doing yoga.

11. Coping with Headaches Sleeping Regularly
Tahuka you too much sleep was wrong, namuan lack of sleep is also wrong, because it should be a normal sleep. Humans can not work for 24 hours, because humans buan robot. Try you get enough time to sleep ie 7-8 hours so that you avoid the headaches that name.

12. Avoid Stress
Quite often headaches are also caused by the muscles or nerves are tense, in one of the cause because too many thoughts that eventually lead to stress and headaches. So my advice, do not be too busy with work. Take your time to do the refreshing. :)

13. Overcoming Headaches with Avocado Seed
If the cause of your headache is caused by a fever, you can make a compress natural avocado seed. The way provide 2 then grated avocado seed. After it was mixed with a little water, and then paste on the forehead for approximately 1-2 hours or whenever you sleep at night.

That's 13 Ways of Treating Headaches Without Medication Quickly that might be a solution when your headache. Hopefully these health tips can be helpful especially for me and generally for those of you who read and need this info. Thank you :)