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Menghilangkan bau mulut

SIRIH
Sirih juga merupakan antiseptik semulajadi yang cukup terkenal dan digunakan sejak turun-temurun oleh nenek moyang kita. Anda hanya perlu membersihkan daunnya dahulu kemudian direbus dalam anggaran satu setengah gelas air. Biarkan air rebusan sirih menjadi sejuk dan boleh digunakan untuk berkumur selepas selesai menggosok gigi. Selain dari itu, anda juga boleh merendamkan beberapa helai daun sirih dalam air suam selama 5 minit dan minum air tersebut.

SERAI WANGI & KULIT LIMAU KASTURI
Serai wangi dan kulit limau kasturi sememangnya terbukti merupakan bahan alam semulajadi yang menghasilkan aroma yang wangi dan menyenangkan. Ambil tiga batang serai wangi dan tiga biji kulit limau kasturi lalu tumbuk kedua-duanya hingga lumat. Masukkan ke dalam periuk kecil dan tuang air sehingga tiga per empat tinggi periuk itu dan kemudian jerangkan sehingga mendidih. Setelah mendidih, tutup api dan biarkan sejuk. Tapis dan ambil airnya untuk dikumur sebanyak dua hingga tiga kali sehari.

DAUN JAMBU BATU
Selain buah jambu batu yang enak dimakan, daunnya juga memberi manfaat yang berguna. Ambil lebih kurang lima belas helai daun jambu batu yang muda dan tumbuk hingga lumat. Selepas itu masukkan daun yang telah lumat itu ke dalam gelas yang berisi separuh air. Tambahkan sedikit garam dan kacau. Tapis air tersebut dan digunakan untuk berkumur sebanyak dua hingga tiga kali sehari.

CENGKIH
Jangan ingat bunga cengkih hanya untuk memasak kari dan rendang. Ia juga boleh mengubati mulut dan nafas berbau. Rebuskan tiga atau lima kuntum bunga cengkih dalam air yang secukupnya atau anda juga boleh merendamkannya ke dalam segelas air suam selama 5 minit. Seperti biasa, air rebusan yang telah sejuk digunakan untuk berkumur dan amalkan di waktu pagi dan petang.

KULIT KAYU MANIS
Seperti bunga cengkih, kayu manis yang biasa digunakan dalam masakan juga mempunyai khasiatnya tersendiri. Kulit kayu manis mengandungi sebatian yang mampu mengurangkan bakteria punca masalah nafas berbau. Anda hanya perlu mengunyah sebatang kulit kayu manis yang kecil setiap malam sebelum tidur. Setelah menelan airnya, buang hampas tersebut dan amalkan setiap malam. Menghisap kulit kayu manis setiap hari membantu anda mengurangkan kehadiran sekurang-kurangnya 50% bakteria punca nafas berbau berbanding orang yang tidak menghisapnya.

BUNGA LAWANG
Bunga lawang mengandungi sebatian bersifat antibakteria dan antikulat. Ia turut mengandungi linalool yang bersifat antioksida dan sangat baik untuk kesihatan tubuh badan. Bunga lawang boleh direbus dengan air secukupnya atau rendamkan ke dalam segelas air panas selama 5 minit. Minum air yang telah disejukkan atau anda juga boleh berkumur dengannya. Seperti biasa, amalkan 2 kali sehari setiap pagi dan petang.

Jika anda mahukan cara yang lebih senang, kunyah sahaja bunga lawang tersebut. Cara ini lebih mudah dan cepat.

TEH HIJAU & DAUN PUDINA
Teh hijau dan daun pudina terbukti menghasilkan aroma yang harum dan menyenangkan. Daun pudina juga merupakan bahan semulajadi utama yang selalu digunakan dalam semua produk ubat gigi di seluruh dunia. Dengan minum air teh hijau atau air rendaman daun pudina sekurang-kurangnya dua kali sehari dapat membantu anda mengatasi masalah nafas berbau.

8 Foods that Are Ruining Your Skin Without You Knowing It

1. Chocolate: For years we've heard myths about how sweets can make you break out, and the (not-so-sweet) truth is that these stories are true. According to nutritionists Jayson and Mira Calton, co-authors of Naked Calories, chocolate may actually make acne worse. Citing a study conducted in the Netherlands, they say that chocolate increases production of interleukin -1b, a marker of immune system inflammation, which increases the inflammation due to acne. Chocolate can also increase production of interleukin 10, which lowers the body's immune defense, which could create conditions that allow bacteria to infect pimples, then worsen them.

2. Bread, Sugar, and High Carb Foods: The Carltons saw the effects of a high-carb diet when they traveled to Papua New Guinea, where no one seems to have acne. They say that this may be due to the fact that people there eat low glycemic foods, and leave out things such as bread. The increased insulin levels in carbs causes the skin to secrete sebum, a greasy substance that attracts acne-promoting bacteria, as well as causes inflammation in the skin.

3. Whole grains: While whole grains are better for you than white ones, celebrity nutritionist JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet, says that even complex carbs can be damaging to your skin. Especially for gluten-sensitive people (and that's most of us), any kind of gluten can create inflammation and an immune response that can result in acne and other skin problems.

4. Dairy: The Carltons say that there is something called IGF-1 (insulin growth factor) in milk, which is similar to insulin and can cause an increase in sebum, the oily substance that clogs pores for some people. Crazily enough, as little as one cup of milk can cause this. Virgin says that skim milk in particular can cause other skin issues as well: Removing the fat from milk means more lactose (sugar) that can contribute to rosacea, acne, and other skin problems. Try eliminating dairy for two weeks to see if this could be causing your acne.

5. Soy milk: Soy is another highly reactive food that can create an immune reaction and inflammation that create skin problems, Virgin tells us. "I see this often with vegans and vegetarians especially, who over-rely on soy, which eventually becomes a food intolerance," she explains.

6. Fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt: Seems harmless, but many of these tiny containers have more sugar than a candy bar, says Virgin. "Sugar literally 'gums up' your proteins, creating advanced glycation end products, appropriately called AGEs that create wrinkling and sagging."

7. "Empty" foods: It's no surprise that foods lacking in nutritional value are not so great for your skin. Nutritionally empty foods like candy or French fries, for example, not only spike blood sugar but lack antioxidants, which fight free radicals for younger, more radiant skin, says nutritionist Mark Macdonald, New York Times best-selling author of Body Confidence. The big culprit contributing to these skin issues is salt, he says. "High salt food and even table salt increases bloating and gives you that puffy eye appearance. Replace high sodium, processed foods with natural foods-not in a box, package or can-as often as possible and skip salt at the table."

Virgin adds that even foods that seem good for you with labels like "fat-free" are equally as bad-after all, they're processed. "'Fat free' almost always means increased amounts of sugar, preservatives, and other junk that can ruin healthy skin," she says.

8. Alcohol: Yep, another one of our favorite vices dehydrates the skin and makes us look older and washed out, MacDonald says. "Hydrate your skin with at least two liters of water per day-preferably working your way up to three to four liters-for a 'fresh' appearance, and limit alcohol as much as possible," he suggests.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—is a condition that increases the risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, coronary heart disease, and other serious health problems. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the inside walls of arteries. The harder your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries are, the higher your blood pressure rises. Over time, the wear and tear caused by untreated high blood pressure can damage your blood vessels and vital organs.

About one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet, because high blood pressure itself usually has no symptoms, the CDC says 22 percent of those with the condition aren't aware they have it. That's why getting your blood pressure checked periodically is so important, even if you are feeling fine. Otherwise, you may not realize there is a problem until a complication arises—indicating that possible permanent damage may have already been done.

Fortunately, blood pressure is easily measured with a simple, noninvasive test Once you know you have high blood pressure, it can be treated with lifestyle changes and blood-pressure-lowering medication.

Types of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can be divided into two broad categories based on its cause.

Primary hypertension

Also called essential hypertension, primary hypertension has no clear-cut cause, although genetic and lifestyle risk factors increase the odds of developing it. This type of high blood pressure usually develops gradually over many years. From 90 to 95 percent of high blood pressure cases in adults fall into this category.

Secondary hypertension

Secondary hypertension is the direct result of another underlying health condition or a drug side effect. It often develops suddenly, and it sometimes causes higher blood pressure than does primary hypertension. Secondary hypertension accounts for the remaining five to 10 percent of high blood pressure cases in adults as well as most cases in children under ten years old. Secondary hypertension is broken down further into a number of types:

• Renovascular hypertension
• Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders
• Hypertension secondary to endocrine disorders
• Other secondary hypertension

Makanan Ringan Mesra Kulit

snek mesra kult yang boleh boleh memperbaiki kulit anda dari dalam.

Telur
Telur rebus sangat kaya dengan protein serta mudah dan cepat untuk disediakan pada bila-bila masa. Ia antara makanan terbaik yang sangat rendah kalori, tetapi pada masa yang sama sangat berkhasiat. Putih telur mengandungi protein, yang mana memudahkan pertumbuhan kolagen. Kolagen adalah penting untuk kesihatan kulit anda , kerana ia menggalakkan daya tahan pada kulit. Telur juga mengandungi pelbagai vitamin seperti vitamin A yang bermanfaat untuk kulit dan pertumbuhan, serta vitamin E, yang menghalang pengoksidaan sel-sel dalam tubuh badan.

Buah strawberi & beri biru
Buah beri adalah makanan ringan yang sempurna pada siang hari atau waktu malam kerana ia mengandungi sejumlah besar vitamin C, yang mana pengantioksidaan semulajadi terbesar. Buah strawberi sangat menakjubkan kerana mereka membantu kulit menjadi lembut dan licin. Selain itu, ia juga mengandungi asid salisilik, yang mana sesuai untuk kulit yang mempunyai masalah jerawat serta boleh mencerahkan pigmentasi kulit. Makan strawberi segar juga akan memutihkan gigi anda dan mengekalkan nafas segar.

Coklat gelap
Mmmm ... Snek lazat ini meningkatkan tekstur dan rupa kulit anda, dan juga menyumbang dalam perlindungan daripada sinaran matahari. Kajian telah menunjukkan bahawa coklat gelap membantu kita untuk mempunyai kulit licin dan lembap. Koko sangat tinggi dalam antioksidan, yang mana juga bertanggungjawab untuk mempunyai kulit yang berseri.

Kekacang
Diet yang sihat dan seimbang mengandungi kekacang mempunyai keupayaan untuk mengurangkan kedutan dan mengurangkan garis-garis halus di muka. Kacang 'walnut', badam, 'pistachio' dan kacang hazel sangat kaya dengan asid lemak omega-3 dan vitamin E yang baik untuk kesihatan kulit anda. Kekacang juga baik dalam mencegah beberapa penyakit seperti kanser atau penyakit kencing manis .

Keledek
Keledek kaya dengan sumber vitamin C dan vitamin A, yang penting untuk kulit yang sihat dan berseri. Vitamin A membantu pembaharuan sel-sel dan melambatkan proses penuaan. Jadikan keledek sebagai snek harian, ia pasti akan membantu anda untuk mencapai kulit yang hebat, licin dan berseri.

Indonesian's Sambal

Before even tasting her lunch of soto ayam (aromatic chicken soup) Hanna, 24, immediately grabbed the sambal container from the food court table and added five spoonfuls to her steaming hot dish.

"I can't live without sambal. If the food is not spicy enough, I can't eat it," said Hanna who is a native of Medan, North Sumatra. She then added another two spoons of sambal after finally tasting the soto ayam and deciding it was just right.

Many Indonesians are like Hanna, spiciness is an integral element to their food. Even if the main course is sweet, such as gudeg (jackfruit stewed in coconut milk), they will add sambal to complement the taste. 

Almost every region in Indonesia has its own special chili sauce, in fact, there are so many that making a top ten list seemed like a herculean task.

Fortunately, master food connoisseur Bondan Winarno offered to share his ten favorite Indonesian sambals.

Bondan is a renowned TV personality whose program, Wisata Kuliner (Culinary Journey), is immensely popular. In it, he tours restaurants and makes his audience's mouths water by describing how the dishes taste. Sometimes, he talks about the history of the dishes as well.

He also took part in a culinary working group formed by The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry to create a list of 30 iconic Indonesian dishes to promote to the world late last year.

Here is Bondan's list to test your tongue and, perhaps, courage.

1. Sambal Kandas Sarai from Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan

For the locals, this sambal, made by mixing shredded smoked catfish and thinly sliced lemon grass in chili paste, is usually treated as the main dish instead. The taste is a combination of spicy and sour.

2. Sambal Matah or Sambal Bejek from Bali

Typical ingredients of this variant of sambal are shallots, cabe rawit (bird-eye chilis), bongkot or kecombrang (torch ginger), crushed with a pinch of salt, shrimp paste, lime juice and coconut oil. It is usually served with grilled fish or chicken, adding a unique spicy and fresh taste to the dish.

3. Sambal Bajak from Central and East Java

Best described as sauteed chilli paste with strong blacan (shrimp paste) accent, sambal bajak is a perfect companion for fried foods such as chicken, fish or meat thanks to its spicy and rather sweet taste. "My favorite is when cubes of deep-fried beef liver is added," said Bondan.

4. Sambal Wijen from Central and East Java

When in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java, the area’s most popular dish pecel (mixed vegetables with peanut sauce) is delicious with sambal wijen, which is made from roasted sesame seed. While it may look not too tempting, the combination of spicy, sweet, savory and a little bit bitterness will leave you wanting more.

5. Sambal Tumpang from Central and East Java

Created using fermented tempe (3-5 day-old soybean cake) cooked with galangal, chillies and beef tendons, this sambal is a must-try for those visiting Kediri, East Java. Its spicy, sweet and salty taste is preferred by locals as the sauce for pecel, combined with peyek kacang (peanut fritters) or peyek teri (anchovy chips).

6. Sambal Dabu-dabu from North Sulawesi

Prepare to be unprepared if you are eating this explosively spicy and sour sambal for the first time. Made of coarsely chopped green tomatoes, chilies and shallots, crushed with a pinch of salt and the juice of a calamansi, this fresh sambal is a perfect match for dishes like grilled seafood and fried chicken with soy sauce.

7. Sambal Bawang Batak from North Sumatra

A perfect match for dishes like grilled chicken, sambal bawang is created from young shallots sauteed with chili paste in coconut oil and offers a delicious combination of spicy, salty and savory taste.

8. Sambalado Tanak from West Sumatra

A cross between a curry and chili paste with the addition of jengkol beans, sambalado tanak is a popular condiment among the Minangkabau in West Sumatra, so much that you may find a lot of different versions of this particular sambal throughout the province. It is usually served together with anchovies, prawns, eggs or eggplant. Like most dishes from the region, the savoriness of this sambal increases with each re-heating.

9. Rica Roa from North Sulawesi

Basically shredded smoked fish sauteed in fiercely hot chili paste, rica roa is so pleasant that people usually treat it as their main course and eat it with a plate of hot white rice. Its delectable spicy taste also makes it a popular condiment for bubur Manado congee.

10. Sambal Ratcha Mangga from Makassar, South Sulawesi

This spicy sambal, made with thinly sliced young mango mixed with fresh chili paste, is a preferred condiment for fish head (usually snapper), soup which is one of Makassar's most popular dishes.

Mitos kecantikan: Fakta atau auta?

Ubat gigi boleh menghilang jerawat

Fakta! Ubat gigi boleh menghilangkan jerawat bergantung kepada bahan-bahannya yang mana boleh mengeringkan kulit. Gunakan ke atas permukaan jerawat sahaja, ubat gigi membantu keringkannya sekaligus mempercepatkan proses pemulihan.. Walaubagaimanapun, perlu diingat bahawa ubat gigi boleh merengsakan kulit anda lalu menyebabkan kekeringan dan kulit mengelupas. Jadi pastikan anda menggunakannya di kawasan yang kecil sahaja. 

Timun membantu menghilangkan mata lebam

Fakta! Timun sangat membantu dalam mengurangkan mata lebam, kerana apa-apa yang sejuk sangat baik untuknya. Oleh kerana timun adalah benda yang sejuk, ia akan membantu mengurangkan lebam di bawah mata dan pada masa yang sama, akan menyegarkannya. 

'Wax' atau bercukur membuatkan bulu badan tumbuh lebih tebal

Auta! 'Wax' atau bercukur membuang bulu badan tetapi tidak akan membuatnya tumbuh semula lebih tebal. Sebenarnya, selepas bulu badan dicukur atau dicabut, ia akan menjadi lebih kasar. Jadi ia kelihatan lebih tebal daripada sebelumnya. 

Berkongsi alatan solek adalah tidak sihat

Fakta! Ia telah terbukti bahawa alatan solek yang dikongsi sebenarnya akan menyebabkan pengguna berkongsi bakteria, yang mana boleh menyebabkan jangkitan atau masalah kulit. Jadi, cuba elakkan daripada meminjam sebarang alatan solek seperti gincu atau celak mata jika anda mahu selamat. Selain itu, jangan gunakan alatan solek yang dijadikan penguji sebaliknya hanya gunakan alatan solek milik anda sendiri jika anda tidak mahu untuk bertukar-tukar kuman dengan orang lain! 

Tidak elok memicit jerawat

Fakta! Adalah satu perkara yang baik untuk membiarkan jerawat begitu sahaja jika anda tidak mahu ia dijangkiti bakteria, merebak ke permukaan lain atau menjadi lebih teruk lagi. Memicit jerawat hanya akan menyebabkan jangkitan merebak ke permukaan lain, lalu membanyakkan lagi jerawat di kulit. Bersihkan kulit anda dengan betul dan biarkan jerawat hilang dengan sendirinya. 

Lebih banyak mencuci muka adalah lebih baik

Auta! Kerap kali mencuci muka anda hanya akan menyebabkan kekeringan dalam jangka masa panjang. Pencucian yang betul dua kali sehari, pada siang dan malam adalah cukup untuk menjaga kulit anda dengan baik, tanpa membuang penghalang natural yang melindungi kulit daripada faktor-faktor alam sekitar. 

Hanya orang yang berlebihan berat badan mempunyai selulit

Auta! Anda tidak perlu mempunyai berat badan berlebihan untuk mendapatkan selulit. Jadi semua orang mudah mendapat selulit tanpa mengira berat badan mereka. Selulit dipengaruhi oleh jantina , gen serta gaya hidup, jadi hakikat bahawa anda sedang bekerja di luar mungkin tidak akan membuatkan anda selamat daripada selulit. 

Jus lemon boleh mencerahkan kulit dan rambut 

Fakta! Jus lemon sememangnya boleh membantu dalam mencerahkan kulit dan rambut . Mereka membantu mencerahkan, bukan menghitamkan, jadi gunakan jus lemon berhati-hati jika anda ingin untuk mencerahkan kulit atau rambut anda secara semulajadi. Namun begitu, jangan lupa bahawa jus lemon yang terkena pada kulit atau rambut terlalu lama boleh menyebabkan kerengsaan atau kekeringan pada kulit.

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Diabetes

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a common group of chronic metabolic diseases that cause high blood sugar (glucose) levels in the body due to defects in insulin production or function. Diabetes is also known as diabetes mellitus to distinguish it from a relatively rare metabolic disorder called diabetes insipidus that doesn't affect blood sugar. Symptoms of diabetes occur when a lack of insulin or insulin resistance stops glucose from entering the cells and fueling and energizing the body. The resulting spike in glucose can result in symptoms such as increased hunger and thirst, weight loss, fatigue, and frequent infections. Long-term complications include kidney failure, nerve damage, and blindness.

Types of Diabetes

Diabetes is categorized into two main categories and one subcategory, but all are typified by problems of insulin resulting in high blood sugar levels in the body. The categories are:

Type 1 Diabetes

This type of diabetes is categorized as an autoimmune disease and occurs when the body's misdirected immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Although genetic or environmental triggers are suspected, the exact cause of type 1 diabetes—once referred to as insulin-dependent or juvenile-onset diabetes—is not completely understood. Type 1 accounts for only five to 10 percent of diabetes cases in the United States, and while it can occur at any age, most patients are diagnosed as children or young adults. Those with type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to manage their condition.

Type 2 Diabetes

This type most often develops gradually with age and is characterized by insulin resistance in the body. Because of this resistance, the body's fat, liver, and muscle cells are unable to take in and store glucose, which is used for energy. The glucose remains in the blood. The abnormal buildup of glucose (blood sugar) can result in hyperglycemia and impaired body functions. Type 2 diabetes occurs most often in people who are overweight because fat interferes with the body's ability to use insulin, but it also can occur in thin people and the elderly. Family history and genetics play a major role in type 2 diabetes, and inactivity and poor diet can also increase the risk.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is defined as blood-sugar elevation during pregnancy and is known to affect about three to eight percent of women. Left undiagnosed or untreated, it can lead to problems such as high birth weight and breathing problems for the baby. Gestational diabetes usually resolves in the mother after the baby is born, but statistics show that women who have gestational diabetes have a much greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes within five to 10 years.

Prediabetes

This condition is marked by blood sugar levels that are too high to be considered normal but are not yet high enough to be in the range of a typical diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes increases not only your risk of developing diabetes but also heart disease. 

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