Come, Acquaintances with Anorexia and Bulimia!

Come, Acquaintances with Anorexia and Bulimia! - Hello Healthy Friend! Ever heard of the term eating disorder ? Eating disorder is an eating disorder caused by psychological factors in a person. There are many public figures who experience this disorder, one of them because of the demands of the role or profession they live. Not only that, this disorder has started to spread to the general public, not left behind among teenagers .

here are 2 types of eating disorders that are quite familiar, namely anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa . Come on, find out more!

1. Anorexia nervosa
This eating disorder consists of 2 types. The first type is the type of " binge eating  or cleaning". So in this type, people will eat large amounts quickly and secretly. To avoid weight gain as a result of this behavior, the person will exercise excessively or spit out his food. Whereas the second type is eating disorders which tend to severely limit their daily intake. Well, what are the characteristics of people with this disorder?

• Underweight due to the refusal of food consumption
• Doing exercise excessively to burn calories
• Can develop into changes in eating habits, such as cutting food to a very small form and requires a long time to eat
• Experiencing body image disorders and thinking that his body is fat even though he is actually very thin
• Having unrealistic thoughts like "everything will be fine as long as I'm thin"

2. Bulimia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is regular binge eating, which spits out food that is eaten regularly and continuously with each meal followed by efforts to prevent weight gain. A person with bulimia nervosa will:

• Feeling out of control of food and being afraid you can't stop eating
• Avoid losing weight by exercising too much or fasting.

Well, Healthy Friends must be curious about what makes a person have an eating disorder like this?

1. Individual factors
Teenagers sometimes always think of perfect things according to their own perceptions. They sometimes don't know how to weigh well according to health. They only think about other people's perceptions of their body shape or weight. They are very sensitive and difficult to express what they need or feel.

2. Family factors
The family does not make someone affected by eating disorder . It's just the communication factor in the family that can make the child experience eating disorder .

3. Cultural factors
The cultural factor in question is the existence of environmental perceptions or advertisements and leaflets which say that "thin is beautiful". Things like this that make someone make the wrong mindset.

Well, Healthy Friends already understand more about the 2 types of eating disorders that occur a lot in the environment around us? The thing to remember is how we maintain ideal body weight, not competing to become fat or thin as perceptions of "beautiful" in society.

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Diabetes Insipidus, is it the same as other Diabetes?

Diabetes Insipidus, is it the same as other Diabetes? - Hello, Healthy Friend! Diabetes is a contagious disease that is widely known to the public. Usually people are more familiar with this disease with two types, namely Diabetes Mellitus (DM) type 1 and type 2.
In addition, there are also types of this disease that occur during pregnancy or called gestational diabetes. The equation of the two, namely, causes increased blood sugar levels and less effective work of the hormone insulin. But what if there is a type of this disease that is not related to blood sugar levels and the hormone insulin? Want to know the answer? Come, see the explanation here!

What is diabetes insipidus?
The type of insipidus is actually not the same as mellitus. Yep, this type of diabetes, caused by kidney function that is not as usual, such as producing excessive urinary volume, tasteless, watery, and not smelly. In normal people, ginja can produce 1-2 liters of urine per day. But in patients with this type, the kidneys produce 3-20 liters of urine per day. Well, because of this excessive fluid expenditure, making sufferers often feel thirsty.

This is the cause,
Diabetes insipidus is caused due to a problem with a hormone called vasiopressin (AVP) or antidiuretic hormone (ADH). AVP hormone works to regulate fluid regulation in the body. When the fluid condition in the body is less / low, the pituitary gland (gland under the brain) will produce this hormone.
The AVP hormone makes the body react by reducing the amount of water released by the kidneys so that urine is more concentrated. Whereas in diabetes, due to the disruption of the AVP hormone, causing the kidneys can not produce enough concentrated urine, but issued a lot of urine.

It has nothing to do with sugar levels, why is it called diabetes?

These two types of diabetes, insipidus and mellitus, are not related to each other. However, the symptoms caused by both are the same, namely frequent urination and feeling thirsty. In this type of mellitus, this disease is caused by high blood sugar levels, due to the inability of the body to use blood sugar to be used as energy. While people with diabetes insipidus have normal blood sugar levels, but their kidneys can not maintain body fluid balance.

The following are the types,

• Cranial diabetes insipidus occurs because the body does not produce enough AVP. This type is the most common. The reason is because of damage to the hypotalamus or pituitary gland in the brain due to infection, post surgery, brain tumors, and cereda head. In 1 of these 3 cases, it is still unknown why the hypothalamus  stops producing the AVP hormone.
• Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus; occurs because the kidneys fail to respond to the AVP hormone, even though the hormones produced in sufficient quantities.

Recommended diet

There is no specific diet recommended for this disease. Unlike the DM diet which must regulate eating patterns with the principle of 5j, sufferers of this disease do not have any restrictions on the intake of nutrients from carbohydrates and fats for consumption in normal amounts. A lot of fluid intake is highly recommended to compensate for the amount of urine output by the kidneys.

Now that's the type of diabetes you need to know. It turns out that although the symptoms are the same, the causes occur and the dietary patterns applied are also different, Healthy Friends. But you still have to be aware of this disease, yes, by applying healthy pollywood and keep exercising diligently! Do not forget to  share  this article and give your comments, yes!

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4 This plant can prevent you from mosquito bites

4 This plant can prevent you from mosquito bites - Healthy Friend, in commemoration of World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) invites you to jointly prevent malaria that starts from yourself or Zero Malaria Start with Me . What do you think you can do to prevent this disease?

According to a pocket book published by the Ministry of Health, this disease is caused by the Plasmodium parasite which is transmitted by Anopheles mosquito bites . Well, you can start to prevent it by repelling mosquitoes in the surrounding environment by planting 4 of these plants. Want to know what the plants are? Come on, listen! Lets' check it out!

1. Lemon Eucalyptus
Leaves and stems on this plant , are widely used as a basis for oil pembutan to reduce interference from mosquito bites. The natural active substance contained in this plant, namely PMD ( para-methane-3,8-diol ) is useful to repel mosquitoes, which is equivalent to the DEET chemical commonly used as an insect repellent active ingredient that has been recognized by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) . You can use this plant intact or processed into oil to avoid interference, because the aroma of the active substance is not liked by mosquitoes.

2. Lavender
Who does not know this purple-colored herbal plants. Yep, in addition to being useful as a aroma therapy that can make your body relax, this plant can also prevent you from mosquito bites, you know! The content of the active substance Linalool contained in this plant, can be used to control mosquito disorders that are outdoors or indoors. In addition to being used as a mosquito repellent, this plant is also beautiful you can use it as a display on your home.

3. Kecombrang
Usually you use this ingredient as a spice in cooking, like a special Balinese chili sauce. But apparently, this plant can also repel mosquitoes from around you, you know! As reported by Mosquito Control , this plant is more effective at repelling mosquitoes, compared to chemicals that are used as additives for mosquito repellent products. According to research conducted in Thailand , the active substances contained in this plant, namely vetiverol  and isolongifolene can inhibit mosquitoes that want to disturb you.

4. Geranium ( Pelargonium citrosum 'Van Leenii' )
Surely you are already familiar with this plant. Yep, besides lavender, this plant is widely used as an additional ingredient in mosquito repellent lotions . This plant is known as Citrosa or Citronella Geranium . The active substance contained in this plant is citronelal whose aroma can prevent mosquitoes from approaching their food target. Besides being able to be used in the form of oil, this plant can also enhance your home page, you know!

Well, those are some plants that you can use as natural ingredients to repel mosquitoes. Besides being useful as a mosquito repellent, this plant can also beautify your yard and home, you know Healthy Friend! So, let's start protecting the environment you will avoid from malaria, because if not us, who else? Don't share this article to the people closest to you and leave a comment below!

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6 Reasons That Make You Often Bitten by Mosquitoes

6 Reasons That Make You Often Bitten by Mosquitoes - Healthy Friend, have you ever felt it while discussing or working, only you were bitten by a mosquito? If so, what do you think is the reason you are bitten by mosquitoes more often than others? Is it because your blood is sweeter or because you wear a black shirt? Well, you want to know what are the causes? Come on, listen!

1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Apparently, mosquitoes can detect carbon dioxide, you know! So the more a person exhales or emits CO2, the more attractive it is to mosquitoes. Carbon dioxide released through the nose or mouth, can explain the cause of mosquitoes that love to spin around your head.

2. Sweat and body temperature
Mosquitoes can also detect other substances, such as lactic acid , ammonia and other substances contained in sweat. In addition, mosquitoes also like warm human body temperatures. Well, that's why mosquitoes prefer people who are active and fat.

3. Skin bacteria
The type and amount of bacteria found in a person's skin, apparently affects the possibility of you being bitten by a mosquito, you know! A study conducted by Niels showed that mosquitoes prefer to 'prey' on someone who has more certain microbes on the skin. Well, this also explains the reason mosquitoes are more 'attracted' in the legs, because the skin in the foot area is a 'source' of bacteria.

4. Pregnancy
For certain types of mosquitoes (malaria mosquitoes), pregnant women (pregnant women) are like 'soft sasasran'. A study in Africa found that pregnant women were twice as attractive to malaria mosquitoes. This is due to an increase in carbon dioxide expenditure at the end of pregnancy. Pregnant mothers exhale 21% more than women who do not conceive. In addition, the researchers also found that the mother's stomach contains warmer.

5. Blood type
Research conducted by Shirai, states that someone with blood type O, found twice more attractive to mosquitoes than people with other blood types, you know!

6. Alcohol
Someone who likes to consume alcohol, after drinking it will increase the temperature of the skin and the content of ethanol in his sweat. This is what allows the person to become one of the 'coveted' mosquitoes .

Tips to avoid mosquito bites that we can do alone

Well, you don't want to keep getting bitten by mosquitoes? Aside from the skin becoming red and swollen from bumps, you also don't know whether this mosquito carries the disease with it or not? So, let's do some of these tips to protect you from mosquitoes!

• Use closed clothing to prevent mosquito bites
• Apply a mosquito repellent lotion before the move
• Keep your body clean
• Keep the environment clean
• Avoid the habit of piling up items and hanging clothes
• Close the water container
• Plant mosquito repellent plants at home, such as lemongrass, lavender, marigold, and so on.

Healthy Friend, mosquito bites can be more serious than just bumps. In some people there are certain allergic reactions. In the worst case, mosquito bites can make us infected with diseases such as DHF, Zika, Elephant Feet, and Malaria ... so, keep save , yes! Don't forget to  share this info with the people closest to you and give a comment below, yes!

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Can Lupus Patients Fast?

Can Lupus Patients Fast? - Hello, healthy friend! Have you ever heard of lupus? Lupus is a chronic inflammation caused by the immune system or the body's immune system that attacks the cells, tissues, and organs of the body itself. Lupus can attack various parts and organs of the body such as skin, joints, blood cells, kidneys, lungs, heart, brain, and spinal cord. Under normal conditions, the immune system will protect the body from infection. But, in people with lupus the immune system attacks the body itself.

Currently, Muslims are conducting worship in the month of Ramadan. Healthy friends must be wondering, can lupus sufferers fast? Come on, find out!
Did you know that people with lupus are advised to  fast ? Triggers for recurrence of lupus are increased immunity or the immune system in the body. At the time of fasting, the immune system will decrease, so that people with lupus will feel their bodies healthier and fit.

Come on, know tips for fasting for people with lupus!

• Avoid consuming foods high in salt

Foods that are high in salt increase the risk of developing hypertension and heart disease. Therefore, limiting salty foods and sources of sodium is one important point. Alternatively, to add flavor to food, replace salt with garlic or pepper. Other ingredients such as lemons and various spices are also not too great in delicating food.

• Eating iron-rich foods

Lupus patients are advised to increase their intake of iron- rich foods   such as green vegetables, beef liver and fish. This is to reduce the symptoms of anemia that often afflicts lupus sufferers.

• Increase fish consumption!

Fish is a food ingredient that is rich in omega 3. Omega 3 in fish contains natural anti-inflammatory substances that are very beneficial for people with lupus because it can reduce swelling or inflammation caused by the disease.

• Not excessive activity

During fasting, lupus sufferers are encouraged to do daily activities in a relaxed and not excessive way. If possible, reduce the activity and multiply rest. This is because the duration of rest is very important in order to maintain the stability of the body of lupus sufferers. If the pattern of rest fails to be obtained, it can reduce the health of people with lupus when fasting.

Well, now healthy friends aren't curious anymore about fasting for lupus sufferers? Don't forget to share this information with your family and friends! Happy fasting.

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Types of hepatitis that you should know and how it is spread

Types of hepatitis that you should know and how it is spread - Hello, Healthy Friend! Have you ever heard of hepatitis? Hepatitis is one of the public health problems in the world, including in Indonesia, so that on July 28 is designated as World Hepatitis Day. Hepatitis is a contagious disease, therefore we need to be careful of various types of sources of the spread of this hepatitis virus.

The disease caused by this virus apparently has several types and ways of transmission. Let's find out!

1. Hepatitis A
This type of hepatitis is caused by the Hepatitis A virus which is spread by oral fecal means . A person can get it through consumption of contaminated water, raw or uncooked food, poor sanitation, and low personal hygiene . Generally this virus does not cause serious effects, it's just a headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and without causing sequelae. But you have to be careful, healthy friend!

2. Hepatitis B
This disease is the most serious liver infection problem in the world. The hepatitis B virus that infects a patient's body can attack and damage the liver. Do you know healthy friends? 1 in 3 people in the world have been infected with this dangerous virus and every year 1 million people die from hepatitis B. Transmission can occur during labor, blood transfusions, contaminated needles, tattoos, and organ transplants.

3. Hepatitis C
The disease caused by the hepatitis C virus is the main cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer. Risk factors for transmission include blood transfusion, syringes, organ transplants, pregnant women to the fetus, and sex. Data from WHO (2017) states that 71 million people in the world suffer from chronic hepatitis C.

4. Hepatitis D
The disease caused by the hepatitis D virus (delta) is the most rare but most dangerous. This virus requires the hepatitis B virus to multiply so that this disease is only possible for people who have previously had hepatitis B. This type of virus is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids such as the blood of someone who has been infected. The only way to avoid contracting this disease is to get a hepatitis B vaccine.

6. Hepatitis E
Formerly the disease caused by the hepatitis E virus is known as Hepatitis Non A-Non B. Transmission via oral fecal which is basically through contaminated water. Symptoms of this disease are not much different from other types of hepatitis.

Well, apparently there are five types of hepatitis . The most important thing is that Healthy Friends should stay away from things that make transmission easier. Keep you personal hygiene !

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Syphilis There are Stadiums, Here are the Explanations!

Syphilis There are Stadiums, Here are the Explanations! - Hello, Healthy Friend! Sexual intercourse is a biological human need. But in fulfillment many people who do it the wrong way even at risk. This risky sexual relationship can be a medium of transmission of various sexually transmitted diseases, both those caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Well, one of the most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that people suffer from is syphilis or the lion king.

What caused it?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum . This bacterium is a spirochete bacterium with high motility measuring 0.1-0.2 μm in diameter and length of 6-20 μm. This can be observed microscopically by coloring or by using a dark field microscope. While the pathogenicity of Treponema pallidum is  still not fully known.

Mode of transmission

Syphilis is transmitted through sexual contact with other syphilis sufferers. In addition, changing partners and having risky sex (unprotected sex and sharing sex toys) can also increase the chances of contracting the disease. So , far away yes Healthy Friends of these things!

What symptoms are seen in syphilis sufferers?

People who suffer from syphilis show different symptoms. This depends on the severity or stage through. Well, here is the explanation!

• Stadium Primer

Primary stage of syphilis occurs about 3-4 weeks after a person is infected with the bacterium Treponema pallidum . Initially there appeared a small round sphere called a chancre which  didn't cause any pain at all, but it was still contagious, yeah Healthy Friend! These symptoms can appear anywhere where the bacteria enter the body, such as in the mouth, genitals, or rectum.

• Stage Seconds

At this stage, the symptoms that appear are already starting to develop and cause the sufferer to experience pain. Common symptoms such as skin rashes and sore throat. This rash doesn't feel itchy and is usually found in the palms and soles of the feet, but can occur in other parts of the body. Other symptoms of this stage are headache, swollen lymph nodes, feeling tired, fever, weight loss, hair loss, and joint pain.

• Stage Let

The latent stage is hidden when the primary and secondary symptoms are gone, and no other symptoms are seen. But, it must remain vigilant because the actual bacteria still remain in the body. This stage can last for years before developing into tertiary syphilis.

• Tertiary Stadium

Tertiary syphilis can reappear after years of initial infection. This tertiary syphilis can be life threatening! At this stage, syphilis can cause blindness, deafness, psychiatric illness, memory loss, destruction of bone tissue, nerve disorders, stroke, meningitis, heart disease, and neurosyphilis which is an infection of the brain or spinal cord.

Well, it turns out syphilis is not as simple as an ordinary infectious disease, Healthy Friend! This disease can reappear even after many years the sufferer does not show symptoms anymore. So , far away from this healthy friend from sexually transmitted diseases!

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