The Factors Which Have Relationship With The Ownership Of Latrine In Sudi Mampir Village Sub District Of Indralaya Regency Of Ogan Ilir

Family latrine is a construction which is used to throw and collect the human waste which often called latrine (kakus) or toilet (WC) , till the waste is kept in a certain place and it doesn’t become the cause or spreader and pollute the environment condition.

This research has purpose to know the factors which have relationship with the ownership of family latrine in Sudi Mampir Village 2009. It’s used quantitative method and cross sectional approach, which is supported with interview. The data is got by spreading the questioner to 80 respondents people and it is supported with interview, it done on May 2009.

The result of this research shows that there is no significant relationship among age ( p value = 0,102 ), job ( p value = 1,000 ) and knowledge ( p value = 0,324 ) with the ownership of family latrine.

It is suggested to the government (Puskesmas / primary health service and health official) to give establishment and information intensively through film showing and give reward to the society has succeed to change their attitude from in opening place defecate to hiding place defecate in order to help other village society to change the attitude and behavior.

Factors connected to the lower of mother who have under five years to attend to Posyandu at Ujan Mas Baru village in community health centre Ujan Mas

Posyandu is a form of community participation to increase their health degree. One of Posyandu function is to see their health, flourish and under five years developing through activities carried out by Posyandu. The attendance of mothers in Posyandu accompanying by their under five years is very realistic to support one of Posyandu main goal. One of main Posyandu is to increase mother and under five years health and also to investigate the under five years the development. This program is to prevent the lack of nutrition case or bad nutrition.

The aim of these research is to acknowledge what factors connected to the low of mothers attendance to Posyandu. These research is using quantitative method through cross sectional approach. The data has been collected by interviewing method using questioners. These research has been taken at Ujan Mas Baru village. Sample of investigation is mother who have infant, ages between 0-36 months who live ini Ujan Mas Baru village. Sample decision is using the simple random sampling.

Result of investigation shows that there are 3 independent variables, that is degree of mother about Posyandu ( p value = 0,003 ), degree of mother educational ( p value = 0,001 ) and mother attitude to Posyandu activity ( p value = 0,001 ) after connected to mother attendance to Posyandu have p value < α.

The conclusion of these research is the three independent variables investigated have a correlation with mother who have infants to Posyandu.

It is advised to do more promotion for health has one of efforts to increase community knowledge and make people more active supporting mother to carry their infants to Posyandu.

The Factors Dealing With ISPA Desease Occurrence Towered Toddler in Work Environment of Indralaya Puskesmas Ogan Ilir Regency

Acute Respiratory Infection (ISPA) is acute infection desease attackes one of part and or more than respiratory starts from nose (up respiration) until alveoli (down respiration) including its adnexa tissue, such as sine, hole of middle ear and pleura. From ten types of most desease in Puskesmas of Indralaya year 2008 ISPA Illness holds the first position with prevalence for 3.082 sufferers (41,05 %).

This research aims at knowing the factors dealing with ISPA desease occurance towered toddler in work environment of indralaya Puskesmas Ogan Ilir regency. Research design uses cross sectional approach. Sample in this research is a mother whose has a baby attains the age of 0 - 59 months old who tajkes medicine to Indralaya Puskesmas of Ogan Ilir year 2009 , nqmely for 96 respondens. Analysis technique univariate and bivariately with SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and Chi-Square test.

This results of this research indicates that there is connection relationship between baby’s age (p value = 0,008), baby’s gender (p value = 0,002), level of mom’s education (p value = 0,010), giving eksklusif ASI (p value = 0,007), smoking habitual person in family (p value = 0,000), density of bedroom (p value = 0,025), and ventilation (p value = 0,008) with ISPA illness happening on toddler. But there was no relationship between toddler nutrient status (p value = 0,564 ) with ISPA happening on toddler.

Suggested to the manager side especially of P2 ISPA program increases illumination activity about exclusive ASI, smoking habit in house, and ISPA risk factor to the people and also trains cadre as next generation in giving an information to the people.

The Correlation Of Nutrient Status, Education, Knowledge To Occurrence Of Diarrhea Disease At The Children Under Five Years In The Public Health

In Clinical Causes Of diarrhea can be Grouped in 6 Big factions are caused by infectin, malabsorbsi, Allergic, poisoned, deficiency of immunity and the other caused and influenced by several factors, one of them is Nutrient condition The Indonesia’s Nutrient in year 2008 predicted about 25 % of Indonesia’s children got less Nutrient 7 % of then got bad nutrient. The risk of threatening disease at children especially at children under five years base on who report that the result of household survey mortality caused by diarrhea predicted get decreasing although the number of morality caused by diarrhea has decreased the number of disease caused by diarrhea still high. In Indonesia the Number of disease caused at all groups of age at this time is 280/1000 people .at groups of children under five years (Balita) episode of diarrhea is 1,5 times per a Year.

This research has goal to know the correlation of nutrient status , education, knowledge to accurrence of diarrhea disease at children under five years (Balita) in the publi healt center (Puskesmas) Ngulak, Subdistrict Sanga, regency of Musi Banyuasin in Year 2009. This research designed with aprroach of analytic survey and this research design is cross sectinol that is the research design is cross sectional that is the research conducted at once time t nutrient status and other factors have correlation to occurrence of diarrhea disease in the public health center (Puskesmas) Ngulak, Subdistrict Sanga, regency of Musi Bayuasin in year 2009 with using ά significant test by test of CHI – Square ά = 5%

From this research indicate that the children under five years (Balita) get less Nutrient do not Become the factor of risk of diarrhea disease, at the low educated mother and the less knowledge able mother become the factor of riskto occurrence of diarrhea disease at the children under five years (Balita) and there is correlation of Nutrient status to occurrence of diarrhea disease at the children under five years (Balita) P value (0,002), thee is correlation between the mother’s knowledgeable with the occurrence of diarrhea disease at the children under five years (Balita) P value (0,000) and thee is correlation between the mother’s education with the occurrence of diarrhea disease at the children under five years (Balita) P Value (0,010).

To increase knowledge and motivate the mothers to use the public health center (Puskesmas), The Village health post (Puskesdes) and the other public health center which supporting by doing a united counseling completed By posters and leaflets so that the mother realize that so important to keep in health of the children under five years (Balita) and know how to.

The Factors that Related to The Incidence Pneumonia at Children Under Five Years Old in Puskesmas Muara Enim Muara Enim District Muara Enim Regency

Pneumonia is the acute infection in the alveoli. Sometimes it happened together with the acute infection at bronchus, its called bronchopnemumonia. Pneumonia is the dangerous disease, its can caused the mortality in 3-10 hours, if it not get immediately care. WHO estimated there are 15%-20% of morbidity per year with the babies death over 40 per 1000 of born.

This research intended to know the relation of the nutrient status, exclusively of breastfeeding, mother’s knowledge, the density of home and immunization with the incidence of pneumonia in Puskesmas Muara Enim working area Muara Enim District Muara Enim Regency 2009.

It was analytic survey with cross sectional design. The samples as much as 84 respondents, the samples taken by the systematic random sampling, its done at June-July 2009.

The result of the research shows the incident of Pneumonia are 29,8% (25 children under five years old), and there is relation of nutrient status ( p value = 0,001), exclusively breastfeeding ( p value = 0,035), the density of home ( p value = 0,001) and immunization ( p value = 0,001) with the incidence of the pneumonia at the children under five years old, and there is no relation with the mother’s knowledge ( p value = 0,705).

Its suggested to improve the promotion to the people about the importance of nutrient status, exclusively of breastfeeding, the density of home and immunization to health especially for children under five years old.

The relation of House Environment Charateristic to the Tuberculosis Patient BTA (+) in Productive Age in Puskesmas Pembina and Puskesmas Taman Bacaan

Indonesia is the third country after India and China which has high Tuberculosis Patient. And then in Indonesia Tuberculosis is the cause of death after Heart Coroner and ISPA. According to WHO (1999) every each year, in Indonesia there are 583,000 new cases with 140,000 death to Tuberculosis positive patient. Cccording to APHA (America Public Health Association, the characteristic of house environment can impact of asleep large of Tuberculosis, as the house ventilation, the crowded of the people at the house and the condition of the house, such as roof, wall, floor and plafon which is not same as the criteria.

The function of this research is to know the relation of characteristic of house environment to the Tuberculosis patient BTA (+) in productive age in Puskesmas Pembina and Puskesmas Taman Bacaan Palembang 2009. the research with crossectional plan use primary data with interview to the quetionare with 60 people sample of Tuberculosis patient.

The result of this research shown that from 86 respondence, the negative suspect of respondence 48 people (72,1%) which the middle of education 54 people (79,4%) workers 55 people (80,9%), whose the ventilation of their house which is not criteria 49 peoples (72,1%), whose he roof of their house isn’t same with the criteria 61 peoples (89,7%), whose the crowded of the people in the house are 41 people (60,3%), whose floor it doesn’t loaded of he criteria are 45 people (70,6%) and whose plafon is doesn’t loaded the criteria 46 peoples (67,6%). The result of chi square analyze between dependent variable and independent variables shown there are relation between work (p value=0,001), education (p value=0,004), volume of ventilation (p value=0,022), the crowded of the people (p value=0,025), floor (p value=0,000), the wall (p value=0,000), ceiling (p value=0,016), the roof (p value=0,007), with the Tuberculosis patient in productive age in Puskesmas Pembina and Puskesmas Taman Bacaan Palembang.

As suggestion to Health Department and Puskesmas to grow resources society of majoring healthy area appected to important house for healthy, so can press the numbers of spreading and painfull effect by Tuberculosis.

Relationship of mother’s attitude and the prevention of pneumonia to children in the primary health centre 4 Ulu Palembang

Pneumonia is infection pulmo caused by all kinds of etiology such as bacterium and virus. Every year the pneumonia kills over 1 million children in the world. Patient of pneumonia data on infant in the primary health centre 4 Ulu Palembang, from 2006-2009 there is an increasing to in 2006 has as much as 360 patient (5,6%) from 6.384 child, in 2007 as much as 473 patient (8,6%) from 5.482 child, in 2008 as much as 619 patient (11,3%) from 5.457 child and in January up to March 2009 as much as 238 patient (4,1%) from 5.715 child. The researcher wanted to know relationship of mother’s attitude and the prevention of pneumonia to children.

This research use desain study of analytic descriftif with approach of cross sectional. Total population in 2009 is 5.714 child and as for sample is 98, in this research was the mother have child at area community health centre 4 Ulu Palembang at 2009. This research is conducted in May-Junie 2009.

Study result shows that there is a relationship between mother’s year and prevention of pneumonia to children on p value 0,000, there is a relationship between mother’s education and prevention of pneumonia to children on p value 0,010, there is a relationship between mother’s work and prevention of pneumonia to children on p value 0,017, there is a relationship between mother’s knowledge and prevention of pneumonia to children on p value 0,004, and there is a relationship between mother’s attitude and prevention of pneumonia to children on p value 0,000.

The outher suggest to be increased again by health counseling about pneumonia by the nurse and midlife of the primary health centre 4 Ulu and through poster or pamflet of pneumonia.

The Relationship Exogen With Secondary Sexual Development in Male Students In SLTP Negeri 5 Lahat District

Adolescence is a period of transition childhood to the adult. At this time there will be a physical change (organoleptic), mental and psychosocial that will impact on the next aspects of life. Secondary sexual development in influenced by two factors, namely factors endogen and factors exogen. Endogen factors, among others, that while genetic and horm factors include exogen nutrient status, environment, mass media, earnings, education ang health degree as a whole.

Goal of this research is to know the relation between exogen factors with the development of secondary sexual in the male students in SLTP Negeri 5 Lahat District 2009.

Type of research is conducted using design research with a descriptive analytical approach sectional cross. Number of population in this research is all boys class VII, VIII and IX 568 people. Sampling is done in a way that is sistematic Random Sampling of the 85 male students. Variables examined are education of parents, family income, nutritional status (independent variabel) while the dependent variable, namely the development of secondary sexual (wet dreams, voice changes, pimply face). Instruments used in this researh is the questionnaire and microtoise. Primary data collected through direct interviews with the respondents through the questionnaire. Secondary data as the data that support or complement. Data processing is done with the computer. Analysis of the data analysis is used univariat and analysis bivariat. Test statistics used, namely using Chi Square.

The result of research shows that parents education level is high and the respondents had experienced a wet dream as much as 67,0 % greater than in the education of parents is low and the respondents had experienced a wet dream that is as much as 10,6 %, education of parents of respondents and changes in the voice of 65,9 %, education of parents of respondents had experienced high and pimpled face was 68,2 % . Income parents and the respondents had experienced a wet dream as much as 65,9 %, income parents of respondents and changes in the voice of 67,1 % , the income of parents of respondents had experienced high and pimpled face was 71,8 %. Normal nutritional status and the respondents had experienced a wet dream as much as 70,6 %, of respondents normal respondents status and changes in the sound that is as much as 64,7 %, nutritional status and the respondents had experienced normal pimpled face as much as 70,6 %. Results of analysis show that there is a connection between exogen factors (education, income and nutritional status) with the development of secondary sexual.

Conclusion of this research that SLTP Negeri 5 Lahat District respondents parent education level, income level and nutritional status related with normal secondary sexual development. Suggestions for SLTP Negeri 5 Lahat District most teenagers have already SLTP with counseling on how subjects included biological materials on reproductive health so that they can avoid the influence of the negative-for example sex free, dido adolescents, napza and others.

Relationship vitamin A supplement and infection disease with children under five nutritional status at Healt Centre Talang Ratu Palembang

Nutritional status can be interpreted was a body condition in consequence of food interaction that enter and expenditure by human body that declared in special indicators. at Public health Talang Ratu Palembang, nutritional status prevalence less in children under five from 8,81 % increase to be 28 %. Nutritional status caused by direct factor that is food at home, infection disease, child treatment and pregnant mother, health service and environment sanitation.

This research to detect Relationship vitamin A supplement and infection disease with children under five nutritional status. This research uses survey approach cross sectional method. Sample of the research was 91 children under five at posyandu sub-district 20 Ilir at work area Public health Talang Ratu Palembang. Date that collected with technique symple random sampling. Analysis date is done with univariant and bivariate uses chi square and fisher exsact test with 0.05 confidence level and signifikan 95 %.

Result of this research nutritional status less 25,3% shows that there is relation between energy consumption (p 0,002), protein consumptions (p 0,002), vitamin A supplement (p 0,835), mother knowledge about nutrient and health (p 0,099), infection diseases (p 0,172) with children under five nutritional status.

There is relationship energy consumption and protein consumptions disease with children under five nutrient status. There is not relationship vitamin A supplement, mother knowledge about nutrient and health and infection disease with children under five nutrient status.

Nutritional is nutritionis should increasing about nutritional and health with society well healt education program.

Corelation Between Occupational Status, Education and Mother Work of in Gift Exclusive Breastfeeding In The Puskesmas 4 Ulu palembang

Breastfeeding is the best natural food for baby because breastfeeding represent the food full of see vitamin gizi requined baby. Intention of this research is to know the correlation of between occupational status, education and mother work in gift eksklusif breastfeeding

The research use the analytic descriptive method with the approach of cross sectional. This research responder is mother having age baby 7-12 month amount to 55 people. Data abtained to be analysed by univariat that is independent with the test of chi square.

Result of this research is got by a good responder occupational status there is 27 (49,1%), responder occupational status which less there is 28 (50,9%). The low renponder education 31 (56,4%), hight responder education there is 24 (43,6%). Responder which do not work there is 23 (41,8%), and laboring there 32 (58,2%). Responder giving exclusive breastfeeding there is 16 (29,1%), and responder which do not give the exclusive breastfeeding there is 39 (70,9%). Statistical test resulth got there correlation between occupational status, education and mother work of in gift exclusive breastfeeding

From this research result got that exclusive breastfeeding at baby of vital importance and there is variaus suggestion which require to be acted continues, that is health energy tomore active give the counseling to society to increase exclusive breastfeeding

The Factors Associated With Hypertension Disloyalty Treatment People in Hospital Muhammadiyah Palembang

According to WHO data from 50% of hypertension is known that only 25% get treatment, and only 12.5% are treated well. According Sarafino stated that 20% the number of people to stay in the hospital's disloyalty to the patient treatment rules. Hypertension can be prevented if the actual regular people in treatment and does not know himself hypertension have a blood pressure check before. This disease can attack anyone from different age groups and socio-economic groups.

This study aims to determine the Factors Associated With Hypertension disloyalty treatment People in Hospital Muhammadiyah Palembang. This research is a descriptive analytical approach using a cross-sectional, with the number of sample respondents and 66 using systematic random sampling technique. Methods of data analysis using univariat and bivariat analysis, statistical test used was the Fhiser Exact Test.

From the results of the research note is significant relationship between age (p-value = 0,022), knowledge (p-value = 0,014), attitude (p value = 0004), perceptions (p-value = 0,026), family support (p value = 0,019) disloyalty to the treatment of hypertension.

Based on this research, many people with hypertension who have the age, knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and a lack of family support in treatment efforts in compliance, it is suggested that people with hypertension could increase compliance in the treatment and to the hospital so that more attention and give advice to people with hypertension

The Behavior of Society to 3M Plus as The Prevention Effort of DBD in Puskemas Kampus Working Area Palembang

The health care effort do in a comprehensive and integrated and continuously by the improvement and prevention effort. One of the health program is the health behavior and society empowerment. The aim of this program is to improve the knowledge, attitude’s building and direct of individual, family and society behavior its could be keep and improve their health. The Health degree can be measured by the variety indicators such as morbidity and mortality.

This research aim to know indepth information the society behavior to the 3M Plus as the prevention effort of DBD in Puskesmas Kampus working area year 2009. It was qualitative effort with data triangulation process. The data got by the indepth interview, focus group discussion and observation.

During 2006 -2008 there are increase of Incidence of DBD as much as 40, 57 and 93 cases withouth mortality case (CFR 0%) at Puskesmas Kampus. It can be seen there are increase of the incidence. Based on the information known the knowledge, attitude and the health employee role still less in 3M Plus.

The conclusion of this research is the society behavior will be better if they have the good of knowledge and they have positive attitude to the object. The health employees role need to improve the society behavior to realized the optimally of health degree.

The Factors Which Have Relationship With The Utilizing Of River Water In Penyandingan Village Regency Of Ogan Ili

Hygiene water is one of resource of water basis which has good quality and it can be used by human to be consumed or in doing their daily activities include one of them is sanitation.

This research has purpose to know tha factors which have relationship with utilizing or river water in Penyandingan Village Regency of Ogan Ilir 2009.

It is done by using analytic cross sectional method, to know the relationship among the independent factors like age, education, job, knowledge, attitude, and also the water processing with the utilizing river in Penyandingan Village Regency of Ogan Ilir 2009. The amount of research samples are 6o respondents.

The variable which is examined is presented in frequency distribution from and percentage. Rersearches do the test by using chi square test and significant level α = 0.05.

Based on the chi square test anallysis is known that 5 variables which has significant realtionship of the utilizing river water are age (p = 0,000), education (p = 0,000), knowledge (p = 0,000), attitude (p = 0,035) and processing of water (p = 0,000). Meanwhile the variable which doesn’t has significant relationship is job(p = 0,789)

In the framework of research to increase the utilizing of hygiene water , it is suggested to health official to increase the information about health and increase more the information about the way of utilizing and processing of river water.

Healthy and Natural Weight Loss

It has been found that people with more body weight and fat tend to die earlier that those who are slim and healthy. Most obese people live a mediocre life. They cannot remain active throughout the day, develop fatness related diseases, become burdens to themselves as well as others, and are less successful in life. The social lives of the obese are also inconsequential. All this makes it imperative that we remain slim and retain our health in order to life our lives to its fullness.

But how can we keep body weight and fat levels down? Our present lifestyles and social systems do not provide us with the necessary time and inclination to work towards a healthy body. Visiting a gym regularly is out of question for most of our busy executives. Cutting down on fat-inducing foods is also difficult because most of our fast foods (which are easy to procure and eat) are high on fat content. Meat and fish products we consume regularly are also culprits here. The only viable answer to our obesity problems is to take such foods that retard fat formation and accumulation. Many of us are compulsive eaters. Appetite reducing pills can help such people.

However, unnatural medicines and techniques for fat reduction can give more harm that gain. The pills used for appetite suppression and braking down fats should be totally natural, otherwise long term health problems can crop up. The emphasis should be permanent weight loss and not a short term result. Many of us regain the lost fat once the weight loss regimen ends. This should not happen. It would be better if weight reducing foods are taken regularly as supplements in order to be healthy throughout life.

Many fat reducing and appetite controlling foods occur naturally around the globe. One such food is white kidney beans. We all know that carbohydrates and fats are the biggest culprits in weight and fat accumulation. White kidney beans resist carbohydrates from breaking down into sugars. This would help in keeping blood sugar at acceptable levels too. So you get a two-fold gain here. The first, keeping fat levels down and secondly, retarding accumulation of blood sugar. While kidney beans thus ranks as the foremost natural carbohydrate blocker known to man.

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What Healthy Diet Recipes Should Offer You

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Boosting Your Immune System for the Winter Season

A Great Defense is a Fortified Immune System
When the weather changes in autumn and becomes a little colder, cold symptoms like a runny nose or cough spread rapidly. In addition, this winter flu season is predicted to be a challenging one.

There are many simple changes that you can make in your daily routine to boost your immune system and defend yourself. Adding natural products to a healthy diet as well a regular exercise routine are helpful methods to ward off viruses.

Natural Products for Immune System Support
A healthy immune system is our only real defense against all the bacterial, viral and fungal organisms in our environment. It is best to have a responsive and efficient immune system at the earliest exposure to the virus. Foods high in nutrients such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Zinc, when used in combination with other herbs and spices work synergistically to support the immune system.

It is important to consume more fermented foods and supplements in your diet, especially fermented soybean which contains probiotic bacteria, isoflavones, saponins omerga-3 fatty acids, and phytosterols. These help to build one’s immunity by helping to maintain peak levels of natural killer cells and macrophages (types of white blood cells) and by supporting cytokine production, which responds to infections.

Green Tea has very effective antiviral properties as well. One cup of green tea provides 10-40 mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant effects greater than a serving of broccoli, spinach, carrots, or strawberries. The high antioxidant activity of green tea makes it beneficial for protecting the body.

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Did You Know?.. Diet Soda may be harmful to your Kidney’s

Generally when we are working outside or roaming around and when we are not drinking water…we keep drinking many substitutes…either out of practise or due to habit or due to company. These substitute drinks on a long term might be harmful to our health in one or the other way,

Diet soda one such alternate drink…which we often consume. Wikipedia defines Diet Soda as-”Diet sodas (also diet pop, diet, sugar-free, or light soft drinks, refreshments, or carbonated beverages) are typically sugar-free, artificially sweetened, non-alcoholic carbonated beverages generally marketed towards health-conscious people, diabetics, athletes, and other people who want to lose weight or stay fit.” Different artificial sweeteners are used instead of sugar to give diet soda a sweet taste and some are often used simultaneously.

Aspartame

Aspartame, commonly known by the brand name NutraSweet, is one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners. The 1982 introduction of aspartame-sweetened Diet Coke accelerated this trend. Today, at least in the United States, “diet” is nearly synonymous with the use of aspartame in beverages.Aspartame (or APM) is the name for an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener.This sweetener is marketed under a number of trademark names, including Equal, NutraSweet, and Canderel, and is an ingredient of approximately 6,000 consumer foods and beverages sold worldwide, including (but not limited to) diet sodas and other soft drinks, instant breakfasts, breath mints, cereals, sugar-free chewing gum, cocoa mixes, frozen desserts, gelatin desserts, juices, laxatives, chewable vitamins supplements, milk drinks, pharmaceutical drugs and supplements, shake mixes, tabletop sweeteners, teas, instant coffees, topping mixes, wine coolers and yogurt. It is provided as a table condiment in some countries.Aspartame is an artificial sweetener. It is 200 times sweeter than sugar in typical concentrations, without the high energy value of sugar. While aspartame, like other peptides, has a caloric value of 4 kilocalories (17 kilojoules) per gram, the quantity of aspartame needed to produce a sweet taste is so small that its caloric contribution is negligible, which makes it a popular sweetener for those trying to avoid calories from sugar.

Study: Diet soda destroys kidney function

(NaturalNews) Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have revealed results from a study outlining some of the effects of artificial sweeteners on the body. Conducted on a group of 3,000 women, the results indicated that those who drank two or more artificially-sweetened beverages a day doubled their risk of more-rapid-than-normal kidney function decline.

The study accounted for various other risk factors including the woman’s age, her blood pressure, if she smoked, and if she had any other pre-existing conditions such as heart disease or diabetes. The 11-year study evaluated the effects of all sweetened drinks on progressive kidney decline and discovered that two or more diet drinks leads to a two-fold increase in rapid kidney decline incidences.

Though study results did not show any correlation between sugar- or corn syrup-sweetened drinks and the onset of rapid kidney decline, these ingredients are implicated in causing diabetes and obesity and should not be perceived as safe merely because they did not have a direct correlation in this particular study topic.

High sodium intake was also implicated in the study as promoting progressive kidney decline. Since diet soda contains excessive amounts of sodium, higher than sugar soda, it is no surprise that diet sodas were the primary offenders in the study. However it is unclear from this particular study which ingredient plays the larger role in progressive kidney decline, the artificial sweeteners or the sodium content.
Studies on aspartame

When aspartame was first approved in the 1970s under the name “NutraSweet”, studies were submitted as supposed proof that the artificial chemical was safe. The FDA initially approved the chemical in 1974 for use in a limited number of foods based upon the studies submitted by G.D. Searle Co., the company that invented aspartame.

Following a discovery made shortly thereafter by a research psychiatrist who found that aspartic acid, a primary ingredient in aspartame, caused holes to form in the brains of mice, the FDA decided to form its own internal task force to investigate the initial claims made by the Searle Co.

What the agency discovered was a series of falsified claims, compromised study results, and missing information. The claims made in favor of aspartame were so dubious and the evidence so faulty that the FDA decreed that a grand jury should investigate Searle Co.’s claims. Unfortunately, the case failed to move forward when U.S. Attorney Thomas Sullivan and Assistant U.S. Attorney William Conlon failed to initiate any legal action. Conlon was later hired by the law firm that represented Searle Co.

Investigation revealed that aspartame had caused tumors, seizures, brain holes, and death in many of the studies. All negative findings had been altered or scrubbed from the final reports delivered to the FDA when aspartame was first reviewed.

Time and time again the question over whether aspartame is safe has led to investigations that never go anywhere. Studies are continually released in support of the chemical’s safety even though they fail to address the results of other studies that show it to be harmful.
Other artificial sweeteners

A study published in the January, 2008 issue of the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health revealed that the newer artificial sweetener, sucralose, alters gut microflora and inhibits the assimilation of dietary nutrients.

Commonly marketed as being “made from sugar”, sucralose had undergone no long-term human studies to verify its safety in humans. Like aspartame, initial studies revealed negative reactions by lab animals on whom it was tested, indicating that there could be the same potential problems in humans.

The EU Food Commission, Canadian health officials, and the U.S. FDA all rejected the initial studies submitted by McNeil Nutritionals, the marketers of sucralose, because of the negative results. However they encouraged the company to continue researching until they “got it right”. McNeil simply lowered the levels of sucralose used in their studies until an acceptable limit was found. After several tries, sucralose was finally approved.
Stevia, a safe alternative

A great many varieties of artificial sweeteners have been approved, many scandalously, despite the fact that safe, natural alternatives exist. Stevia, for instance, is a sweet herb from South America that is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Claiming inadequate safety research, the FDA has long refused the herb from being included on the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) list.

Up until last year, all forms of stevia could only be sold as dietary supplements. The extract could not be labeled as a “sweetener” and it could not be included in any food items.

Once the parent companies of both Pepsi and Coca-Cola discovered how to manipulate and patent a segment of stevia, however, it suddenly became safe to use as a sweetener and is now sold on grocery store shelves in packets similar to the artificial sweeteners. The FDA reluctantly added the natural stevia extract to the GRAS list as well.

Stick with natural and unprocessed
When it comes to health, a person’s best bet is to avoid artificial sweeteners altogether. There are plenty of preferable, safe alternatives such as stevia which will allow for a little extra sweetness without all the harmful side effects.

Effective Herbal Treatments for Menopause

People today are becoming increasingly aware of how effective herbal remedies can be for various medical conditions from migraines to skin conditions. Many women have found that using an herbal remedy to deal with their menopause symptoms are a better choice than the prescription drugs a physician might offer. Women have many different choices when it comes to herbal remedies. The key is learning which ones work best and which ones provide the best relief for your personal set of symptoms.

Menopause symptoms are caused when the ovaries slow their production of various hormones including estrogen. These hormone fluctuations can wreak havoc with a woman’s body. Women may experience hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, unexplained weight gain, and mood swings. Women may even experience exhaustion. It can be so difficult to contain these symptoms without allowing them to cause stress in the life. Prescription drugs can provide some relief from these symptoms; however, there are some drawbacks to using prescriptions. Some have serious side effects that can be worse than the symptoms themselves. For example, some of the prescriptions available for hot flashes cause itchy rashes all over the body. Other prescriptions have long term health effects including devastating diseases like cancer. Treating your symptoms with a safe, natural herbal remedy is often the best way to handle menopause.

As you begin the search for the right remedy, you might be a bit surprised and overwhelmed at the number of products on the market. Choosing the right product for you can be a difficult task. There are several people you might want to talk to as you start your search. First, consult your gynecologist. They will be able to tell you which herbal remedies are safe for you and which are not. Moreover, they can let you know which methods are working for their other patients and which have proven to be completely ineffective. In addition to your doctor, you might talk to an herbal store consultant. They talk to a number of women who are dealing with the same symptoms that you are. As a result, they can guide you in the right direction.

One of the most popular herbs to deal with menopause symptoms is Black Cohos. This herb helps with a number of different menopause symptoms including night sweats, hot flashes, and anxiety. This herb has been extensively studied, and the studies have all pointed to its effectiveness. Pasque Flower has also proven to be a great herbal remedy to deal with menopause symptoms by offering the same effect a mild sedative might have. An herb combination called MellowPause might also help your symptoms. It has a soy base, and it combines the power of Black Cohosh and Pasque flower to help you fight insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, and mood swings. Menocore is another herbal combination that will help with the same symptoms. It contains a number of different natural herbal products. One final product that might relieve your symptoms is Triatone. The ingredients list on this includes Black Cohos, Chasleberry, Dong Quai, Isoflavones, and Licorice Root. This product not only relieves many of your symptoms, but it also helps to give you a good sense of well being.

Natural Menopause Treatment Options

Increasingly, women who are experiencing menopause are searching for methods of healing their symptoms without dealing with chemical solutions that are prescribed by their doctors. When women begin to experience menopause, known as perimenopause, the hormone estrogen slows its production mechanisms in the body. Perimenopause turns into menopause after a woman has gone twelve consecutive months without a period. During both perimenopause and full blown menopause, there are so many symptoms that women need relief from. Night sweats are quite common, as are little aches and pains that just don’t disappear as they should. Hot flashes can be embarrassing and debilitating. Mood swings can also put a real damper on a woman’s life.

In recent years, scientific studies have shown that hormone replacement therapy can be quite dangerous to most women. It has been shown to cover health problems including certain cancers. As a result, many women are searching for natural treatments that can help them avoid the serious side effects of chemical treatments. Remember that no matter what you choose, you should always consult your doctor. If your doctor doesn’t seem open to natural treatment methods, it might be important to find a doctor who matches your beliefs a bit better.

One symptom most women search for a natural relief method for is hot flashes. This burning sensation in your skin can drive you crazy. They come and go as they please, and they can even keep you from sleeping at night. Black Cohosh, also called Cimicfuga Racmosa, is a plant found in most forest locations all over North America. It has been shown to seriously diminish hot flashes in menopausal women. As you begin to look for this supplement, you might find it listed as Rattle Weed, Squaw Root, or Black Snake Root. Insomnia is another menopause symptom most women seek natural relief from. Whether you are having trouble staying asleep or having trouble falling asleep, a Valerian root called Capon’s Tail or Kaya Kaya can be quite helpful. This root can also be helpful to calm your anxiety issues as can St. John’s Wort and Goat’s Weed (also called Hypericm Perforatum). If you intend to take St. John’s Wort to treat your anxiety or depression, though, be sure that you avoid alcohol, foods that contain Tyramine, and cheese. Moreover, be sure to consult your doctor if you are taking antidepressant medication. To deal with that pesky vaginal dryness, you should try bearberry and echinacea. Fatigue is also a common problem many women experience during menopause. Sometimes you may feel tired for no reason at all. Ginseng, a traditional Chinese herb, works quite well if you consume it in a hot tea. It can, though, cause breast tenderness, so don’t overdo it. Some women also experience difficulty paying attention to things. Ginko Biloba has been known to help with this symptom.

There are many natural supplements you can use to treat your menopause symptoms without resorting to chemicals that may have serious side effects for your body in the long run.

Surviving Cold and Flu season, the natural way

The weather outside has changed from the warmth of summer s to the cold, gray days of winter. Your child’s nose is red and running, your co-worker’s hacking cough is expelling germs into the recycled air of your office building. It is officially cold and flu season. But there is hope of avoiding the stuffy head and body aches that invariably follow exposure to the cold and flu virus. You can even achieve good health without having to subject your body to the flu shot.

Practitioners of Chinese medicine advise that a rotation of natural supplements can help you maintain optimal health during this frustrating season. Natural remedies have been used for thousands of years to treat the symptoms associated with the common cold and flu. Recently Western medical doctors have begun to acknowledge the benefits of holistic medicine in viral infections like myxovirus, A.K.A., the flu. The benefits to using natural remedies are both physical, taking what Mother Natural has provided to safely and gently boost our immunity, and financial, the supplements are less costly than a trip to the doctor’s office and a prescription.

According to Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Vicente Valeriano, using a monthly rotation of Echinacea, Goldenseal, Elderberry and Astragalus can help prevent the contraction of a viral infection. Should you contract a virus, taking Zinc, Vitamin C and Burdock in conjunction with Echinacea and Goldenseal can provide relief and shorten span of the virus. All of these supplements are readily available in most health food stores such as Whole Food Market.

Echinacea is a plant is native to the United States. Native Americans have used this plant for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. When ingested the plant stimulates your body’s production of immune cells that will help to fight off viral organisms before they can take hold. This plant is a natural anti-biotic. At the first sign of symptoms take Echinacea every two hours until your symptoms abate. To ensure a complete recuperation continue taking three times a day for one week.

Goldenseal works to treat infection and inflammation. It has been proven to combat not only E.coli but also streptococcus. For the purpose of a cold, Goldenseal helps to relieve congestion. It should be used together with Echinacea for maximum benefit. Goldenseal should be taken every two hours until congestion subsides and then taken three times a day for a week.

Vitamin C is the number one recommended choice to boast immunity. Medical studies prove it helps to shorten the time and reduce the severity of a cold. The suggested dosage for Vitamin C is 500 mgs daily.

Elderberry has been used by holistic healers for a long time. Its components include a powerful antioxidant that can help stabilize cell walls, making it easier to ward off a viral attack.

Astragalus works to combat the fatigue and weakness that commonly accompanies a cold or flu. Recent studies have shown promise in using Astragalus as an immunostimulant for cancer patients enduring chemotherapy treatments.

In 1996 a zinc lozenge was patented as “the cure for the common cold.” Medical research has proven that zinc does greatly shorten the duration of a cold. Zinc ions work as a stimulant to the immune system and as an antirthinoviral agent. This can be purchased over the counter at nearly any store that sells cold remedy medication.

In addition to the above referenced supplements, fresh ginger root is recommended for relief at the first sign of onset of cold and flu symptoms. Brewing a cup of strong ginger tea laced with honey can help to ease upset stomach and help to reduce fever. Dr. Valeriano recommends drinking a cup of the tea while soaking in a hot bath. Once the tea is ingested, lie down under a heavy blanket. The tea along with the heat can help to break a fever.

Of course, the tried and true suggestions should always be adhered to, frequently washing hands, getting plenty of rest, eating foods rich in vitamins and minerals. Products on the market such as antibacterial hand gels are also beneficial to the prevention of viruses.

For optimal prevention of colds and flu following the four-week rotation schedule below is recommended throughout the cold and flu season:

First week: Take one dose of Echinacea and Goldenseal three times a day.

Second week: Take one dose of Elderberry three times a day

Third week: Take one dose of Echinacea and Goldenseal three times a day.

Fourth week: Take one dose of Astragalus three times a day

If you do contract a virus Dr. Valeriano recommends the following for relief of symptoms:

1. Take a dose of Echinacea and Goldenseal every 2 hours

2. Take dose of Vitamin C and Burdock every 3 hours

3. Take a Zinc lozenge every 2 to 4 hours

4. A pot of ginger tea, one cup per hour until all the umed.