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Healthy Ways to Get Weight Down Drastically

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Many people want their weight to drop dramatically. But to lose weight, it should be done through safe and healthy ways. The fastest recommended weight loss or allowance is around one kilograms per week. Diets for drastic weight loss are generally recommended for people who are obese, especially if this condition has caused health problems. Doing a diet so that drastic weight loss should also be done under the supervision of a doctor, because if not, it is feared that it will actually have a negative impact on health. For weight loss to drop dramatically, you need to limit calorie intake and increase calorie burning in the body. To lose half a kilogram of body weight per week, you have to burn 500 calories per day. Healthy ways to lose weight dramatically There are healthy ways which can help you lose weight dramatically, namely: 1. Regular exercise Instead of doing strenuous exercise in a training session, you can do light exercise three times a day. The t...

Causes of Drastic Weight Loss and How to Overcome It

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Weight loss can occur through effort, such as diet or exercise. But if the weight drops dramatically without there are certain businesses to reduce it, chances are there is a disease. This condition needs to be watched out and checked the cause. The limit of weight loss that needs to be watched out is if it reaches 4.5 to 5 kg, or more than 5 percent of the initial weight, in a period of 6-12 months. For example, if your initial weight is 70 kg, you need to be vigilant if you experience a decrease of up to 4 kg, even though you are not on a diet or doing a weight loss effort. Causes of Drastic Weight Loss Drastic weight loss is one sign of malnutrition, a condition when the body lacks the nutrients it needs to function and improve. Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, can be one of the causes. Stress or severe depression can also make you lose body weight. Apart from a number of causes above, drastic weight loss can also indicate the fol...

Corrugated Nails, Recognize the Causes Here

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Wavy nails can happen to anyone, but tend to be more frequent in the elderly. Wavy nails can be caused by many things, such as wounds, lack of nutrition, aging, to certain medical conditions. Based on the pattern, corrugated nails can be divided into two, namely horizontal (transverse) and vertical (longitudinal) nails. Each of these patterns has different causative factors. Vertical Wavy Nails In vertical wavy nails, waves emerge from the tip of the nail to the cuticle. Vertical wavy nails are more common in the elderly, because as we get older, growth or cell turnover in the nails becomes slower. Apart from age, there are a number of medical conditions that can cause vertical wavy nails, namely: Iron deficiency anemia This condition can cause the nails to wavy vertically and appear sunken like a spoon. In addition, anemia due to iron deficiency also makes the nails brittle and easily broken. Trachyonychia Trachyonychia is a condition in whic...

Beware of the Breath of a Newborn Baby Sounding

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Newborn breaths that occur occasionally generally are normal. But Mother still needs to be vigilant, because sometimes the breath sounds in this baby can be a sign that the Little One is experiencing illness , t especially if accompanied by symptoms certain . There's no need to panic if the breath of your newborn sounds or sounds like a snort. This is because newborns still need time to adapt to breathe through their nose. This condition usually lasts for several weeks. Breath sounds in a newborn baby can also be caused by the presence of mucus in the nose. The baby's airway can not clean the mucus itself properly, so that the air flow when breathing through the nose will make a sound. In addition, newborn airways are still narrow in size. This can also make mucus easily trapped in the airway and cause noise when he breathes. However, breathing sounds in a newborn can also indicate that the child has difficulty breathing. One reason is bron...

Mother Must Know the Sign of a Baby Enough of Breast Milk

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T sometimes B posts may worry whether the milk your little one drinks is enough or not yet . To answer those concerns, let's discuss enough breast milk baby signs in this article. When breastfeeding, make sure you hear your child suck and swallow breast milk in a regular pattern. In addition, the baby must look calm after breastfeeding, for example sleeping or his face looks calm and relaxed. If this is fulfilled, Mother should not have to worry about babies experiencing ASI deficiency. But if you are still unsure, there are several other signs that indicate that the baby has enough milk. Enough ASI Baby Signs Babies who get enough milk will generally show the following signs: Weight it increases Increasing the baby's weight is one of the benchmarks to assess whether he has had enough milk or not. But you also need to know, babies will experience weight loss within 1 week after they are born, and this is normal. A decrease in...

Doctor Same Day's Booking

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Jakarta, March 2019 - To make it easier for people to find health services, the Alodokter application provides a feature of Doctor Same Day Booking service. This feature makes it easy for you to arrange appointments with doctors without the need to queue. With the availability of the Doctor's service feature in the Alodokter application, Indonesians can get the convenience of making appointments with doctors. You can even make a booking doctor in the morning, then in the afternoon or in the afternoon, consultation with the doctor of choice can be done. The Same Day Doctor Booking service features are complete with complete information. You can choose a doctor according to the desired criteria because the Alodokter team has included a list of general practitioners and specialists who have partners with Alodokter. You can even get complete information regarding the profile of doctors, practice locations, and hours of practice so that the ease of making an appoint...

Doctor Booking

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Jakarta, March 2019 - Queuing for hours in the waiting room to consult a doctor is no longer the era. Because by just downloading the Alodokter application, you can make an appointment with a doctor of choice online through the service feature Booking Doctor. The ease of accessing non-complicated health facilities has been realized by Alodokter through the Alodokter application. Through the Doctor's Booking feature in the Alodokter app, Indonesians can make appointments to complicate with doctors in their hometown easily. In the Booking service feature, there are many general practitioners and specialist doctors who are ready to serve you. You can choose a doctor according to your health conditions and desired criteria. The Alodokter team has included a complete list of doctor's names, doctor's profile, location of practice, and hours of practice, so that you are really given the ease of choice. If you have done the process, the Alodokter team wi...

Search for Hospitals - Estimated Costs for Action

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Jakarta, March 2019 - In collaboration with 350 hospitals and clinics throughout Indonesia, the Alodokter application provides a service feature for Searching for Hospitals. In this service feature, you can get hospital services easily, including information about the estimated cost of each action taken. As number one digital health company in Indonesia, Alodokter continues to develop health services needed by the people of Indonesia. Through the Search for Hospital services in the Alodokter application, for example, the convenience of getting various services at the nearest hospital or destination hospital can be obtained. In the Search for Hospital service feature in the Alodokter Application, detailed information regarding hospital facilities will be addressed will appear. A doctor's profile and hours of practice are also available so that you will get clear information. In addition to this information, the Alodokter team also includes information about the estima...

Chat with a specialist

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Jakarta, March 2019 - Only with the Alodokter app, can you chat anytime with an experienced specialist. Solutions for health complaints experienced can be immediately answered with Chat with a Specialist. The development of existing technology enables Indonesian people to conduct health consultations online through the application. Alodokter, as number 1 digital health company in Indonesia has provided chat services with doctors, including chat with specialist doctors spread throughout Indonesia. Services Chat Together with Specialist Doctors in the Alodokter application is quite complete. There are at least 28 categories of specialist doctors. The specialist doctors in the Alodokter application include cardiologists, pediatricians, internal medicine doctors, neurologists, obstetricians, dermatologists, radiologists, and psychiatrists. Specialists in the Alodokter application are ready answer questions about health complaints that you feel in detail and quickly. Th...

Chat with the doctor

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Jakarta, March 2019 - Various health service features in the Alodokter Application make it easier for people to get accurate health information. You can even ask the doctors directly regarding health complaints that are felt through the Chat with the Doctor in the Alodokter Application . Chat Features With Doctors in the Alodokter Application make it easy for people to consult online about perceived health complaints. Those of you who don't have free time to come to the nearest hospital or clinic, can make Chat with a Doctor as another option to find out the answers to perceived health complaints. Questions that you can ask are varied, including those concerning life and health of sex which are still considered taboo for some Indonesians. Doctors will be ready to answer your questions in detail so that the information obtained is detailed and clear. You know what steps to take after online consultation with these doctors. Regarding the speed of replying to ques...

Fast Response Accurate Answer

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Jakarta, March 2019 - chat services doctors in the Alodokter application have a fast response with accurate answers. This can happen because there are more than 500 doctors throughout Indonesia who are ready to answer health questions that you want to know. As a health site no. 1 in Indonesia, Alodokter continues to strive to provide the best information and health services to the community. The efforts made by Alodokter to provide accurate health information, one of which is to launch the Alodokter application. The Alodokter application is equipped with a variety of health service features, including chat services with doctors. This service makes it easy for you to consult about a variety of perceived health complaints that may be related to certain diseases. Also about handling what might be done to deal with your complaints. The chat service for doctors in the Alodokter application has a fast response, which is less than 2 minutes. This fast response can be...

Exercising the Brain is More Important than the Theory of Domination of Brain Function

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There is an assumption that dominant right or left brain functions are very affect a person's personality . M the problem, right brain people are more dominant are considered more subjective, creative, thinkers, and act according to intuition. While people who his left brain is more dominant , are considered more logical, thorough, objective , and analytical. This assumption was not proven. Everyone does have a more active part of the brain on one side, but in doing their functions, the right and left brain work together and coordinate with each other. Not that if someone has more dominant brain activity on one side, then the part of the brain on the other side becomes less functional. This is a Brain Training Technique You Can Do Instead of busy thinking about functions the right or left brain that is more dominant in you, it is better to focus on training the brain so that it does not become forgetful as you get older. Here are the ways: 1....

The Uniqueness of Rhythmic Gymnastics Compared to Other Sports Branches

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Rhythmic gymnastics k is a sport that combines dance and gymnastic movements. Some tools , like ribbons, balls, and ropes , can be used in rhythmic gymnastics. This sport can be done individually or ber groups . Rhythmic gymnastics later began to be in great demand by the public . Not a few fitness centers or sports classes that hold rhythmic gymnastics. The reason is because this sport is healthy, as well as exciting and fun. K profit M do S six R itmik There are several benefits of rhythmic gymnastics for health, including: Increasing flexibility and body strength. Train body balance and coordination. Maintain heart health. Improve bone health, bone mineral density, and bone strength. Improve memory and concentration. If routine is done, rhythmic exercise can be an option good sports to help maintain weight. Not only that, this fun sport is very good for reducing stress. Taking rhythmic gymnastics classes can also be a place t...

Foods that should be avoided by pregnant women

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When you are pregnant, many things have to be done more carefully. One of them is eating . Because, there are some foods that should be avoided by pregnant women because they have the potential to endanger health fetus in the womb . Completing nutritional needs while pregnant is required to keep the fetus healthy and able to grow properly. Whatever is consumed by pregnant women will affect the fetus in the womb. There are foods that are beneficial for fetal growth and development, but there are also foods that actually endanger the health of the fetus, so it should be avoided by pregnant women. List of foods that should be avoided by pregnant women Although pregnant women are encouraged to consume various types of food, not all foods can be consumed by pregnant women. The following are some types of foods and drinks that need to be avoided by pregnant women: 1. Unpasteurized milk or cheese Pasteurization is a heating process that functions to kill ba...

List of Foods that Contain High Vitamin C

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Vitamin C has many benefits , ranging from protecting the body against disease attacks to maintaining youthfulness . But keep in mind, natural vitamin C from food is far more recommended than supplements . For enough intake , You need to consume foods that contain high vitamin C , in a routine . Eating a variety of foods that contain vitamin C is the best way to meet your body's need for this vitamin. Vitamin C can be obtained from fresh fruits and vegetables, with varying levels. Some types of vegetables and vegetables have high levels of vitamin C. Fruit Containing Vitamin C High In adults, the amount of vitamin C needed by the body is 75 - 90 mg per day. To be sufficient, you need to consume a variety of food sources of vitamin C, especially fruits with high levels of vitamin C, namely: 1. Guava One of the fruits that is known to be rich in vitamin C is guava. In a guava it contains about 125 milligrams of vitamin C. This amount is equiva...

Ageless Secrets Stored in This Food

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The aging process body is something that cannot be prevented , and s everyone will experience the . However , did you know that can the aging process be slowed down so that we can stay young? The skin remains healthy, smooth, toned, and not wrinkled even though the age is no longer young, of course, is the desire of many people. For this reason, body cells need to be protected from exposure to free radicals and their negative effects. One way is to eat foods that are rich in antioxidants. The nutrients and antioxidants in healthy foods not only maintain the body's resistance, but also can provide various benefits to the skin, including making the skin look younger. Here are some foods that keep the secret of youth in them. Colored Vegetables and Fruits Light-colored fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants which can help prevent damage to skin cells. Examples of green vegetables, tomatoes, carrots, watermelons, avocados, and blueberries. Not ...

Fasting Safe Tips for Pregnant Women to Stay Fit

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Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the obligations of Muslims throughout the world. Although pregnant women have concessions not to fast, but actually this worship can still be done if the body condition of the pregnant woman, the womb, and the fetus is healthy. One of the studies conducted on pregnant women shows that fasting during the month of Ramadan does not affect the weight, length, and size of the fetal head. However, there is a slightly increased risk of babies born with low weight if pregnant women undergo fasting in the second trimester of pregnancy and third trismester. If pregnant women who are going through fasting have a normal weight, a good lifestyle, and get enough nutrition, fasting will not have much effect on the fetus, because the body of pregnant women can still fulfill the nutrients needed by the fetus. Fasting Tips b for Pregnant Women The following are some tips for fasting for pregnant women to stay fit and the fetu...

Know What Anencephaly Is

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Anencephaly is a condition that is harmful to a baby, where he or she is born without some parts of the brain and skull bones. The risk of a baby being born with this condition will increase if his mother lacks folic acid during pregnancy. Anencephaly is a disorder of fetal nerve tube formation. This disease makes the baby's brain, skull, spine, or spinal cord not normally formed. It's very important to know how to reduce the risk of anencephaly, given the absence of treatment methods that can be used to save babies from this condition. Sensitive Causes The exact cause of anensefali ( anencephaly ) is not known yet, but there are a number of factors that are thought to increase the risk of the baby experiencing this condition, namely: Genetic abnormalities. Lack of certain nutrients, especially folic acid. Exposure to toxic substances from the environment, and drugs or food consumed by the mother during pregnancy. Born of mothers who suff...

Benefits of Orgasm for Health

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Orgasm does not only provide satisfaction in making love. Behind that, stored various benefits for health, good health physical and psychological. What are the benefits of orgasm for health? Let's look at the following article. Behind the pleasurable sensation that arises during orgasm, there are benefits of orgasm for health that we can get. A number of studies reveal that during lovemaking and orgasm, the body releases a number of hormones that are good for mental and physical health. Benefits of orgasm for health The benefits of orgasm are not only to get satisfaction and maintain relationships with partners, but also good for body health. Here are some of the benefits of orgasm for health: 1. Increase body immunity The benefits of orgasm first are to make someone stronger against infection. According to research in America, having sex at least twice a week can increase the number of antibodies that play an important role in the immune system....

How to Prevent Stunting in Children Since Pregnancy

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Stunting is one of the developmental disorders that can occur in children. This condition causes children to have short stature. The good news, stunting can be prevented early, even since pregnancy. Stunting can be caused by genetic factors, poor sanitation , and lack of nutrient intake during pregnancy. Meeting nutritional needs from pregnancy to a two-year-old child (the first 1000 days of life) is one way that can be done to prevent stunting, of course, while continuing to monitor its growth. [caption id = "attachment_1527136" align = "alignnone" width = "650"] Beautiful healthy eating vegetable salad [/caption] Identifying Stunting Conditions in Children Stunting growth disorders i or children with short stature can be monitored through the development of a child's height. Parents can monitor the growth of children by taking them to a pediatrician or posyandu regularly. Check the growth of the child every month if he is unde...

Pregnancy, This Is What To Do When Experiencing Food Poisoning

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Food poisoning in pregnant women (pregnant women) requires fast and appropriate handling. S elain can interfere with health mother , poisoning food is also harmful to the fetus in the womb. In order not to misstep, consider the following ways, to overcome poisoning that need pregnant women to know. Food poisoning during pregnancy often results from pregnant women consuming food or drinks contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, E. coli , or Listeria . This condition is generally characterized by headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. How to Overcome Food Poisoning during Pregnancy If not handled properly, food poisoning during pregnancy can cause a variety of dangerous conditions, such as dehydration, fetal disorders, even miscarriages. To prevent health problems in pregnant women due to food poisoning, consider the following steps: Consult a doctor The first thing Bumil can do if you experience symptoms of food poisoning i...

4 Easy Steps to Stimulate Baby Intelligence

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Every parent naturally wants their children to grow smart. However, did Mother and Father know that children's intelligence can be stimulated from infancy? Stimulating baby's intelligence can be done with a few easy steps you . The first 1000 days of the child (from the womb to the age of 2 years) is a good time to stimulate the baby's intelligence. This is because in the first 1000 days, the child's brain can develop up to 80% of adult brain capacity. Various Ways to Stimulate Baby Intelligence There are various easy ways you can do to stimulate baby intelligence, some of which are: 1. Doing bonding time The easiest way you can do to stimulate your intelligence is to do various activities to bond emotionally (bonding time). According to the study, frequent bonding time activities with babies can stimulate intelligence and increase IQ. Some simple activities that Mother or Father can do for bonding time are breastfeeding, replacing diapers, a...

Green Coffee for a Diet Has Not Been Proven Effective, Precisely at Risk

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The popularity of green coffee for the diet began to spread since emerged claims that stated that its content could lose weight . But the fact is , no research who can prove these claims. Green coffee is uncooked raw coffee beans. Green coffee for a diet is generally packaged in the form of extracts and supplements. But before you eat green coffee, let's examine the effectiveness and risks for health. Effectiveness of K opi H green for Diet According to Research Green coffee for the diet is claimed to have many health benefits because it contains chlorogenic acid compounds. This substance is believed to have antioxidant effects that can help reduce weight and inhibit fat buildup. Green coffee is also thought to have a good effect on maintaining brain health. Both regular coffee (roasted coffee beans) and green coffee actually have the same chlorogenic acid content. However, the chlorogenic acid content in green coffee is higher because the ...

Tips on Becoming a Happy Single Parent

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Being a person is indeed never easy , let alone be a person old single after divorce or death of a partner . However, being a happy single parent is not impossible. Mental and physical readiness, as well as some tips summarized in this article can help make it happen. Being single parent clearly requires extra energy and patience, because you have to play a role to take care and educate children, as well as the role of breadwinners. Because of the large number of tasks carried and the burden that must be borne, some single parents sometimes ignore their own health and forget to be a positive person. Even though those two things can be the key to success in creating a harmonious family, and make children still get enough love love, be educated, and have a good future. To make it happen, you must first try to be a happy single parent Live as a Single Parent to become happy single parent, get ready with the following steps: 1. Positive thinking Although i...

Watch out, Papiledema can be a sign of serious illness

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Papiledema is swelling that occurs in the optic nerve of the eye. This condition is often a sign of a serious illness that needs immediate treatment. Papiledema generally causes vision problems. Not infrequently, additional symptoms also appear in the form of headaches and nausea. Papiledema is a condition that should not be underestimated, because it can indicate a serious illness, such as meningitis or brain tumor. Get to know the Symptoms of Papiledema Impaired vision caused by papiledema can be vision to be blurred, shaded, or even blindness in one or both eyes. The duration of the disorder varies, can only last a few seconds or a few minutes, but can also occur permanently. In addition to visual disturbances, the optic nerve swelling of the eye can also cause the following additional symptoms: Pain in one or both eyes Headache Nausea and vomiting More sensitive to light (glare) Impaired vision becomes more severe when coughing or straining ...

How to take the right worm medicine

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Worm medicine is useful for preventing and treating intestinal worms, which sufferers sometimes do not realize. But, do you know how to take the right worm medicine? Worms can be caused by various species of worms. The types of worms that most often infect humans include roundworms ( Ascaris lumbricoides ), whipworms ( Trichuris trichiura ), and hookworms ( Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale ). Inside the host's body, in this case is a human, worms take nutrients from the food that enters and from the tissues of the host's body, including blood. That is why worms can cause blood loss which eventually becomes anemia. Intake of various important nutrients, such as protein, carbohydrates, and vitamin A, will also decrease, so that sufferers can experience nutritional deficiencies (malnutrition) . This results in the body of the person with worms becoming thin and easily tired. If it occurs in children, lack of nutrition due to intestinal worms will disr...

High Leukocyte Causes in Pregnant Women

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The number of white blood cells or leukocytes can vary depending on your age and body condition, including pregnancy. Pregnant women generally have high levels of leukocytes. This can be seen in the results of routine blood tests during pregnancy . Leukocytes are part of the immune system that functions to fight infection. Therefore, increasing the number of leukocytes is often associated with infection. But in pregnancy, the number of leukocytes can increase even though there is no infection. This is caused by various changes in the body of pregnant women. High leukocyte reasons on Pregnant women The normal leukocyte count is 5,000-10,000 cells per microliter of blood. High leukocytic conditions (leukocytosis) are when the white blood cell count exceeds 10,000 cells per microliter. But during pregnancy, the number of leukocytes can increase to 6,000-13,000 cells per microliter. This condition starts from the first trimester and increases gradually until the ...