Different causes allergies

British researchers have recently made a zip code in order to map the locations of which can cause allergies are different.

This step is linked with efforts to investigate the environment as a cause of allergy is experienced by humans. As quoted from the Guardian website, a third of the UK population suffers from allergies.

"Allergy is increasing in England, but until now, still a bit of research on allergy based on the geographic region," said Ray Jones, a researcher from the University of Plymouth.

By evaluating the 6000 referral of 672 family doctors in the area of ​​Devon and Cornwall (southern England), mail consulting, data population, and disease statistics, British scientists have mapped the region hotspot allergies that were increasingly developing.

Audit reveals that many people who suffer from certain allergies, is associated with the location of their residence. Air allergies, particularly to pollen, in the UK are commonly experienced by people residing in northern Dartmoor and Exmoor.

As for food allergies, particularly peanut allergy, usually by the citizens of South Harris diidap. While seafood allergies (seafood) are often found on the citizens of the West Cornwall and Padstow area.

"We conclude that there are environmental influences on allergy, allergy either single or allergies caused by many factors," said Jones.

Therefore postcode map is expected to be a reference-checking allergies based on a broad range of demographic, as well as find out what allergies are experienced by every individual.

From the latest Mintel research, more than 20 million people in the UK, claimed to suffer from allergies: 44 percent of them are adults. In addition, 48 percent of respondents also said that they have more than one kind of allergy. Research also revealed that only 49 percent of allergy sufferers have been diagnosed medically.

While the research the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence found that nearly two thirds of patients diagnosed with allergies allergy air, and some of whom suffer from a combination of pollen allergy, dust mites and animal dander.

In addition, some are experiencing sensitivity to some types of food allergies. For example they have an allergy to dairy products as well as eggs simultaneously.

06.15 | 0 komentar | Read More

Beware Danger of Dehydration

Immediately drink when thirsty. Thirst indicates you are being deprived of fluids or commonly called dehydration. So, never ignore it if you do not want to endanger the health of yourself.

"Do not let thirst makes us not want to drink. This means that the alarm should immediately respond, "said Dr. Saptawati Bardosono, MD, MSc from the Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, in Jakarta.

Saptawati explain, dehydration has a level that can detect danger from lack of fluids to the body. When the degree gets higher, it can cause decreased work performance, impaired concentration, impaired cognitive function, and lower physical performance following the increase in fatigue.

Therefore, Saptawati urged everyone to be aware of signs of dehydration.

The characteristics of a person experiencing mild to moderate dehydration level ie ranging from dry mouth, sticky, sleepy, tired, thirsty, a little urine, decreased tears, muscle weakness, headache, dizziness, and glare when looking at the light.

While the signs indicating a severe dehydration is severe thirst, very sleepy, confused, do not sweat, do not remove or small amounts of urine, sunken eyes, chills, dry skin, loss of elasticity, low blood pressure, rapid pulse, heat and decreased consciousness .

Moreover, lack of fluids Saptawati revealed one percent on a person's body, it will cause thirst and mood disorders.

In fact, says Saptawati, a recent study in America and France showed that men who are dehydrated 1.5% alone was causing interference with employment levels of cognitive and mood.

"Not only in men, loss of body fluids 1.3% in women are also capable of causing interference with the employment level of cognitive and mood," said Saptawati who cite research Lawrence E Armstrong, Ph.D., and Harris R Lieberman, Ph.D.

Furthermore, Saptawati explain when hydrated for up to two percent, then it could have an impact on memory loss, loss of focus the mind, the difficulty of counting, reading, and sorting work. Plus it will feel the heart beat faster, causing a sense of tiredness.

And if someone is having less fluid as much as four percent, it can reduce the physical ability by 25 percent. Even if the body fluid is reduced by seven percent, the result is quite fatal, that is able to pass out.

06.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

Migraine Freedom from Torture

Botox injections are known as the injectable cosmetics to reduce wrinkles on the face and neck. From a study in mind, this popular beauty injections have health benefits, namely reducing the pain of chronic migraine.

UK Health Services Agency (NHS) has approved the use of anti-wrinkle injections to treat migraines since July 2010. Migraine affects about 700,000 people in this country.

Experiments on more than 1,300 patients showed that Botox reduced the frequency of headaches. Injections are given to people who get headaches at least 15 days a month or a migraine at least eight days a month.

Researchers do not know why botox that contain botulinum toxin is effective to reduce migraines. It is estimated, botox inhibit pain signals as well as relax the muscles.

Migraine sufferers will be given an injection of Botox in small doses at 31-39 points on the head and neck. Treatment performed regularly every 12 weeks. The cost of treatment was approximately 276 pounds, equivalent to Rp2, 5 million.

Policies have been protests from some other experts. According to them, the benefits of botox is not known with certainty in patients with chronic headache and migraine.

They questioned the selection of patients in clinical trials. Because two-thirds of patients diagnosed as suffering from chronic headaches.

"The effect botox injections will cause worsening of headache in about one in 10 people," said researcher was quoted as saying Belfast Telegraph. "With the same proportion, botox is also likely to develop itching, rash, pain, stiffness and muscle spasms," the experts added.

In some cases, anaphylactic shock and botox encourage the possibility of transmission of infection.

"Limited evidence makes it difficult agreed that the botulinum toxin as a treatment for chronic migraine," said the experts.

06.13 | 0 komentar | Read More

Important Rules Lens Wear

Minus experienced but lazy eye to wear glasses? Or want to look trendy with brown eyes? Wearing contact lenses has become a practical option. But remember, there are rules that need to be considered before wearing it.

Do not let your eye health is at stake. Note the advice and restrictions surrounding the use of contact lenses following:

wash hands
The most important thing before wearing contact lenses is to wash hands with soap. This is to avoid bacterial contamination of the hands to the contact lenses that can infect the eye.

disinfectant
Always clean the contact lenses with a liquid disinfectant every day. Make sure the water in the storage is always there, because the contact lens dry easily when not in use.

Limit the use of
Never wear contact lenses for 24 hours. Or, wear it while sleeping. It makes your eyes feel tired and at risk of infection. Your eyes also need to rest and breathe.

Rest your eyes
How, see the object in focus for about 20 seconds. You can do this 10 to 15 times a day. Then you should use a contact lens recommended by your eye doctor.

Use before makeup
To avoid contamination, first pair of contact lenses before you use makeup.

06.12 | 0 komentar | Read More

Inspiration at the Giver of the Health Sector

When Indonesia overwhelmed with negative issues of politics, economics, even a religious issue, an event which launched the program 'The Model' is like bringing a drop of dew for the country. 'The Model' is an awards program in the health field.

These awards aim to seek and give awards to individuals who have dedicated, selfless public health, has a soul exemplary and inspiring in the field of health care for masyatakat.

"Searching for 'The Model' is dedicated to people who are not known, but they are highly dedicated to the community," said Imam B. Prasodjo, Ph.D, Chairman of the Jury The Example which met at the Hotel Four Season, February 10, 2011.

Search 'The Model' will be judged by five judges of the Imam B. Prasadjo, Ph.D., sociologist and activist organizations community empowerment, Dr.. dr. Fachmi Idris, M, Kes., Public health experts, dr. Joserizal Journalists, Sp.OT., health professionals and volunteers, Najwa Shihab, journalist and TV presenter, and Muhammaf Farhan, the radio announcer.

To be able to become 'The Model', there are several criteria that must be met. CORE (commitment, obstacle, role, effect) is the core criterion of the model. The model must have a high commitment to the health sector, capable of overcoming various obstacles, dedicated, and a positive impact on society.

In addition, the example is the citizens, of both medical and non medical field, has activities in the fields of health, rather than supernatural or alternative treatments.

Will be sought six 'The Model', and the winner will get a prize of Rp50 million. Also, it will be selected people who have the willingness to assist the publication of 'The Model' in program 'News Coverage'.

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Sleep Walking Mystery Revealed

Walking during sleep can be experienced by anyone. Many people consider it the norm or even the subject of teasing. And this is the disorders that could endanger health.

The team of researchers from Washington University, United States, managed to find the trigger by examining four generations within a family, in which nine members of his family of 22 people walking in his sleep disorder.

The team, led by Dr. Christina Gurnett was found that people who walked in his sleep has an error on a particular chromosome. With only one copy damaged DNA, is sufficient to cause walking during sleep.

From the analysis of saliva or saliva samples, researchers found that disruption of a fault on chromosome 20, which is genetically inherited. "It is possible that some genes trigger this problem. What we found is the first genetic locus," Gurnett said, as quoted by the Daily Mail.

"We do not yet know which genes are directly related to chromosome 20. But this discovery could help identify and treat conditions of walking disorders during sleep," he said, revealing that this case happened to one of 10 children and one in 50 adults.

When disturbances appear at night, a primitive part of the brain becomes active and controlling the controllers are not aware of. This then makes a person could do anything during sleep, such as sitting, walking, or doing other activities that are complex.

Condition known as somnambulism could endanger the lives of sufferers and those around him. In an unconscious condition, the patient could have hurt other people or walking into dangerous areas such as highways. When awake, patients usually can not remember the action.

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