Dreaming Able to Remove Traumatic Memories

According to recent studies dreaming is the body's natural mechanism to erase memories of unpleasant events or even traumatic.

Several studies have linked that 20 percent of our sleeping dream containing also called REM sleep. Dreams are something that is important in the functioning of human memory.

In a brain scan on the 35 participants revealed that people who sleep with a good quality to have brain activity of the amygdala is lower. Amygdala is associated with emotion, while the forebrain associated with rational thought.

Before the sleep study participants were shown 150 images designed to provoke an emotional response. Then half the participants were allowed to sleep soundly tonight. Apparently they are not sleeping too well remember the horror pictures ever.

Scientists think that chemical changes in the brain when a person is in REM sleep (dreaming) effect on memory.

"During REM sleep there is a decrease norepinephrine, brain chemicals associated with stress," said Dr.Matthew Walker, who conducted this research.

He added, when the brain reprocess the emotional experience, but in conditions of low norephinephrine substance, then the next day we'll wake up in the emotion that is lighter on the incidence of previous unpleasant.

"So we will feel more comfortable and able to face the unpleasant experience it," he said.

Complete Your Diet with Coloured Vegetables and Fruits

Fruit and vegetable intake are included in the group that should be consumed every day. Nutrition experts recommend that we consume at least five food groups every day in color, namely red, white, blue / purple, yellow, and green.
The resulting color of the plants showed the presence of certain phytochemicals are efficacious in the prevention of certain diseases. Therefore recognize the benefits behind the different vegetables and fruits because of different color properties.

1. Red
Red-colored fruits and vegetables rich in phytonutrients lycopene and anthocyanins, the natural pigment that gives color to this food. Lycopene, as found in tomatoes, guava or watermelon has anti-aging benefits and protection of cancer, particularly prostate cancer.
Anthocyanins, found in strawberries, red grapes, red apples or cherries, full of antioxidants that protect the body from the effects of free radicals. These compounds also help reduce the risk of heart disease and keep blood pressure under control. Recent studies indicate anthocyanins in cherry fruit contains anti-inflammatory that is useful for patients with inflammatory arthritis or gout.

2. Blue or Purple
Fruits and vegetables are  blue or purple colored has fitokemikal such as anthocyanins found in blueberries, purple grapes and black currants, and also phenolik found in eggplant, prunes or raisins, contain powerful antioxidants.
Antioxidants in dark colored fruits and vegetables has been shown to slow the aging process, especially the risk of memory decline.

3. Green
The green color in vegetables and fruit due to the pigment chlorophyll. Lutein and zeaxanthin are two carotenoids found in yellow peas, spinach and other dark green vegetables. Both of these compounds is necessary to maintain eye health and reduce risk of cataracts.
Besides the green is also high in fiber and source of potassium, magnesium and folate are highly recommended for those who are planning a pregnancy.

4. Yellow or orange
Protect eye health and function with a regular power ingaat eating fruits and vegetables yellow or orange. Get also other benefits such as protecting the skin from the sun.
Citrus family is a source of vitamin C, antioxidants that will boost the immune system, protect against cardiovascular disease and rebuild collagen in skin. Vitamin C also helps absorption of iron. Yellow fruit is also rich in potassium are useful to prevent stroke and coronary heart disease.

5. White
Garlic, bananas, mushrooms, potatoes and cauliflower, belongs to a group of white-colored vegetables and fruits which we are familiar. The white color in this food come from antozantin, the type of flavonoids that have antioxidant properties.
The main advantage of the white group are lower risk of prostate cancer, enhance immune activity and are also rich in potassium

Knowing More About Antioxidants

Certainly we have heard or read health articles in which there is the term "antioxidant", and of course the word is described as something that is beneficial to the human body, ranging from preventing aging to anti-cancer. But actually what is an antioxidant? What are its functions? And where we can get it? Here's the explanation.
Antioxidants are nutrients contained in foods that can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our bodies. When the body cells of oxygen mengguankan, naturally these cells produce free radicals that can cause damage that ultimately lead to cancer.

 What are the Advantages of Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are nutrients naturally found in fruits and certain vegetables, and has been shown to protect human cells from oxidative damage and provide other advantages, among others:
• Strengthens the immune system to resist colds, viruses, and infections.
• Reduce the incidence of all cancers.
• Prevent the occurrence of glaucoma and macular degeneration.
• Reduce the risk of oxidation of cholesterol and heart disease.
• Anti-aging of cells and whole body.
What Are Types of Antioxidants?
Here are some types of antioxidants and a source where we can get it:

• Vitamin A: fat soluble vitamin that is needed for bone formation, digestion, and eye health but it also can help the immune system and skin. Foods rich in vitamin A include, carrots, liver, sweet potatoes, apricots, oranges, mangoes, guava, papaya, milk, yogurt, and egg yolks.

• Vitamin C: Vitamin is cleaning free radicals that are in an aqueous environment, such as inside the cell. Vitamin C works synergistically with vitamin E to eliminate free radicals. Vitamin C found in oranges, lemons, strawberries, tomatoes, green peppers, broccoli, and leafy green vegetables.

• Vitamin E: Vitamin is also fat soluble it maintains cell membrane (which is mostly composed of fatty acids) from damage caused by free radicals. Another function of vitamin E is to protect the fat in the LDL (bad cholesterol) from oxidation. Nuts, grains, green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils, and liver oil, a diet rich in vitamin E.

• Selenium: Selenium is a mineral that should be consumed in a measurable amount, because if in large doses can be toxic to the body. Foods that are rich in selenium, among others, fish and shellfish, red meat, eggs, chicken, garlic, and whole grains.

• Beta-carotene: Beta-carotene is known as peluruh singlet oxygen (a form of oxygen that is toxic to the body) the best. In addition, beta-carotene is also a good cleanser, especially free radicals at low oxygen concentrations. Beta-carotene found in carrots, yellow and red peppers, broccoli, sweet potatoes, mangoes, and other types of fruit and vegetables.

• Lycopene: As an antioxidant, lycopene is twice as powerful as beta-carotene in protecting white blood cells from membrane damage caused by free radicals. Lycopene may also reduce the risk of prostate and cervical cancer. In addition, lycopene may prevent heart disease by inhibiting oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Together with beta-carotene, lycopene is known to play a role in protecting the skin from damage caused by UV radiation. Foods that are rich in lycopene, among others, tomatoes, grapefruit, and watermelon.

• Lutein: Lutein is kartenoid in high concentrations in the macula of the eye (the back of the eye which became the retina), which is believed to filter out damaging blue light and protect the back of the eye from damage caused by free radicals. Lutein also helps prevent macular degeneration related to age, developmental glaucoma, and cataracts. Foods that are rich in lutein include dark green vegetables, like broccoli, kiwi, spinach, and brussel sprouts.

• Lignans: Foods that contain lignans found in flax seeds, oatmeal, and berley.

Goodbye Insomnia.!

Difficulty sleeping can be very annoying when this happens constantly, or what we call insomnia. In fact, there are a hundred ways to get quality sleep. Begin by changing your diet before bed. Want to know how the next?

* Think about the select snack before bedtime. The combination of carbohydrate-containing tryptophan, such as a bowl of cereal with non fat milk, will make us sleep more soundly, instead of only eating one type of food. Carbohydrates will help release chemicals in the blood that cause sleep disturbance, and will convey signals to the brain that your body is ready for a break.

* Eat fruit cherry. At night, try eating some cherry fruit. The experts found that the cherry jam fruit has the same function with melatonin, a hormone released by our bodies that will keep your sleep patterns.

* Tomb of seafood night. Dinner with seafood, like fish, can make sleep more soundly. Cod, tuna, snapper, halibut, and shrimp, contain tryptophan excellent for helping you sleep soundly. The amount is comparable with the turkey.

* Avoid consumption of chili. Far-Far be it from hot pepper if you want fast asleep. Because eating spicy foods before bedtime can raise body temperature and prevent you from falling asleep, and also increases the heart rate.

* Do not eat Chinese food. Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups, and other fast foods, famous for using a lot of seasoning (MSG). MSG can cause headaches and insomnia for most people. First check the labels on canned food if you eat them at night.

* Choose a tea rather than coffee. Caffeine is known as a substance that helps us to stay awake. Examples of coffee. Replace these drinks with a cup of tea. Tea contains only half the caffeine of coffee. Tea also helps us to let go of stress. If you can not stand black tea, try to substitute with green tea.

* The smell of lemon mint. Add the aroma of mint and lemon in your drink or food. Mint and lemon have a substance that can relieve breathing.

Should I Get A Dog For My Kids?

Chldren play with dogs, talk to and laugh with them, walk with them, do their homework with them and even share their strongest feelings and deepest secrets with them. Dogs love children unconditionally and never yell at or punish them for not doing their homework or chores or for not cleaning their bedroom. Kids and dogs - you just can’t beat this winning combination!

Kids learn compassion and responsibility by learning to share life with and feed and care for their pets. They learn to value and appreciate all living creatures. They learn a lot about life itself, getting sick or old, living in the moment, sharing companionship and friendship– and also the care and commitment an animal companion requires and deserves.

When is it appropriate for a child to have a pet? It truly depends on the child’s family situation and his own maturity. As a parent, know that you are ultimately responsible for the care and well-being of your family pet. Children are well-intentioned and may promise that they will take care of the pet on their own. But we, as parents, know, that children are easily distracted and preoccupied with their own responsibilities such as school, extracurricular activities, human friendships and social obligations. They may be very well-intentioned, but lack the maturity to assume full responsibility for another living being.

Before adopting a pet into your family, it is very important to have serious discussions about the obligations and responsibilities associated with pet guardianship or “parenthood”. Your child must thoroughly understand that a pet is a sentient, living creature who may be shorter lived than he, who may get sick and require veterinary care, who depends on humans for his regular food, water, grooming, exercise and overall wellness. He is a vulnerable creature who depends entirely on his human caregivers. You must also decide which type of dog best suits your family’s personality and lifestyle and to whom which responsibilities of the pet’s daily needs will be delegated.

Much thought and deliberation of each family member is required to determine if a pet is appropriate for you. Consider that the pet should be spayed or neutered, receive his vaccinations and regular visits to the vet to make sure he is in good health, have a nutritious and healthy diet, daily exercise and playtime, frequent interaction with his human family, and receive socialization and obedience training. Each member of the family must understand that the pet requires a lifetime commitment to keep him as happy and healthy and comfortable as possible. If you do not have the time, space or budget to provide a healthy life for a pet, please do not adopt one. There are countless homeless animals who have been surrendered to animal welfare organizations and shelters and ultimately euthanised simply because their owners did not take the time to conduct research as to the time, space, activity level and money associated with keeping a pet or consider how much attention, interaction and care an animal companion requires. A pet has the potential of becoming a loving, devoted, loyal, unconditionally loving and beloved family member. If he is neglected, he can become sick, bored and destructive. Whether or not to get a dog for the kids is an extremely important decision. Take the time and make the effort to determine if a pet is in your child’s future!

About The Author:
Dr. Diane Pomerance is an author, animal rescuer and pet expert. She also created the Pet Grief Counseling Program for the SPCA of Texas which incorporates grief support groups and counseling.

Visit Diane at http://www.animalcompanionsandtheirpeople.com

Antibiotics and Immunity System of Children

 
Reviews about the importance of rational use of antibiotics to children has been frequently discussed. But the side effect was discovered only limited effects of germ resistance. In fact, overuse of antibiotics can lead to chronic disease.

"The use of antibiotics that are not rational thought to be a trigger many cases of obesity, type 1 diabetes, allergies and asthma, which now number more than doubled," says Martin Blaser, professor of microbiology from New York University Langone Medical Center, USA.

Humans are also often called meta-organism, because of the large number and volume of microbes that live in our bodies. They live in the intestines, skin, and even the navel.
Research shows that these microbes provide many health benefits, such as helping the body get the vitamin K, energy, and prevent the onset of autoimmune diseases.

Meanwhile, an antibiotic that is derived from the anti and bios (life), means a substance that can kill and weaken a living creature, ie, micro-organisms such as bacteria, parasites, or fungi. But he did not kill the virus.
Antibiotics are wonder drug and it has contributed to improving human life expectancy. Unfortunately, doctors often prescribe antibiotics easily, including for diseases caused by viruses.

Blasser decades researching the bacteria found, the irrational use of antibiotics to give a greater impact but less recognized, namely changing the microbial community in the body.

Allegations were corroborated by studies in 2010 that found antiotik cause changes in gut microbial populations drastically and will never be back to normal. Other research suggests antibiotics causing superbugs in the body that can last up to 3 years.

According Blesser, in the 21st century, the bacteria that had been living in the intestines of humans thousands of years ago now the number is less than 6 percent. The study was conducted in children in developed countries like the U.S., Sweden and Germany.

Research shows the use amoxilin, could eliminate 20-50 percent of bacteria H.pylori. The effect, colon cancer is now rarely found. But diseases such as cancer of the esophagus and reflux increased drastically.

"It had something to do with the actual reduction in H.pylori bacteria protect the esophagus. Impaired balance of these bacteria also cause a person more susceptible to asthma and allergies," he said.
Women born in the 1940s, populations of bacteria in the body is still normal because at that time only known two kinds of antibiotics. If they had a daughter, possibly slightly reduced the amount of good bacteria, but the grandchildren and great-grandson, dwindling again.

"Every generation has a fewer number of bacteria. I am not suggesting that being anti to the antibiotics but physicians should be wise to look at the benefits and disadvantages of prescribing antibiotics," he said.

Limit the Use of Antibiotics

Carelessness doctors or health workers in delivering antibiotics to treat various infectious diseases have made a lot of people with pneumonia resistant to antibiotics.
In fact, in some cases in Indonesia, immunity has reached the final stage so that there was no medicine that can be used to heal.

Professor of Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Hadiarto Mangunnegoro in Jakarta, Saturday (12/11/2011), affirmed, not all diseases caused by bacteria require antibiotics for treatment.

Giving antibiotics should take into account the patient's disease history experienced before. Consumption of antibiotics patients should also be considered, such as type, dose, and time of administration of antibiotics. Antibiotics should be given based on laboratory tests are complete.

"Many antibiotics are given only on the basis of experience so often given antibiotics did not match the type of bacteria," said Chairman of the Association of Physicians Pulmonary Indonesia, Arifin M Nawas.
Giving antibiotics carelessly done it many general practitioners. Consequently, when the disease progresses and specialist physicians treated, antibiotic immunity has occurred so that it becomes difficult to handle.
The condition is exacerbated by poor understanding of the community in taking an antibiotic. They are often times not to take it to its conclusion because he felt the body's condition has improved. In addition, poor supervision of the sale of drugs would also create a society free to buy antibiotics.

Martahan Sitorus of the Sub-Acute Respiratory Infection Control, Ministry of Health, acknowledged the low ability of physicians, especially those served in centers, in complying with the rules of administration of antibiotics.

A number of health workers have received training in the use of antibiotics. However, because the control of health workers on local governments, many health workers have been trained to move its position was optimal training benefits.

Cause of death Pneumonia is one type of pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Because the cause is bacteria, the primary treatment need to use antibiotics. Symptoms of this disease are similar to normal influenza such as fever, headache, cough, chest pain, to muscle pain.
This disease affects many children aged under five years old (toddlers) and the elderly. Pneumonia is also a lot of the comorbidities of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.

Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Ministry of Health, Tjandra Yoga Aditama said, pneumonia is the cause of death of 13.2 percent of children under five and 12.7 percent of children in Indonesia. Indonesia Health Profile 2010 put pneumonia as the cause of death inpatients in hospitals by 7.60 percent, much higher than deaths due to injury.

According Hadiarto, increasing the life expectancy of Indonesian society and the development of non-infectious disease that began attacking many productive age group make a number of patients with pneumonia continues to swell. Many groups of adults who suffer from pneumonia makes economic burden to be borne high.

"If antibiotics are administered properly, according to the dosage, type, and patterns of bacteria in each area, without the complications of pneumonia can be cured in just 5-7 days," he said.
After three days post-antibiotic treatment, the physician should see the response given antibiotics. If appropriate, antibiotics lived completed next two to five days.