Cinnamon and Ginger Potential As Antioxidant and Anti-Microbial

Kapanlagi.com - Increased public awareness of the importance of functional foods, an opportunity that must not disiakan, including health drinks, where a variety of health beverage products sold in the market, making consumers confused in choosing, whether the drink is actually made from natural materials or materials hazardous chemicals.
Seeing this condition and Hanny Sedarnawati Yasni Dulimarta, researchers from the Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) to make a breakthrough health drink, known as Cinna-ale (ginger), as described by the Head of Public Relations of IPB, drh Agus Lelana in Bogor, Tuesday.
"This health drink made from herbs native to Indonesia," he said and added that the herb Cinnamon and ginger (Cinna-Ale) results of the research is potentially as Antioxidants and Antimicrobial
Material taken from this earth, Indonesia has the characteristic red color, aroma and flavor characteristics. Cinna-ale's name comes from the latin name of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) and ginger (Zingiber officinale).
In addition to developing products Aale Cinna, both Lecturer Department of Food Technology and Industrial Technology IPB, also examines aspects of the active component, antioxidant activity and antimikrobanya.
Cinna-Ale consists of a mixture of 17 kinds of spices, the ginger, wood cup, java pepper, cinnamon, lemongrass, white pepper, black pepper, pandan leaves, cloves, nutmeg flower, anise, large cardamom, small cardamom, cumin black, deaf and wood mesoyi.
In general, Cinna-ale-making process include the preparation of raw materials, extraction, filtration, decantation (settling), bottling, and sterilization.
Active component contained by the essential oil formula is Cinna-ale including trans-kariofilena, eugenol, miristin, N-terpinena, 1.8-sineol, terpineol, Z-sitral, geranial, 3-for, one-limonena, and N- pinene.
The eleven components that are detected are very influential for the health of the human body, which can prevent colds, coughs, influenza, rheumatism, vomiting, facilitate digestion, reduce body fatigue and as antidiarrheal.
In addition, the Cinna-ale great potential as natural antioxidants.
The antioxidant activity of essential oil formula Ale Cinna measurable IC50 = 56.70. China ale antioxidant activity is greater than the synthetic antioxidant activity of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), ie IC50 = 60.81.

Antioxidants may function to counteract free radicals, formed a complex with pro-oxidant metals, reducing material and decide formulation singlet oxygen thus protecting the body from degenerative diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease, and diabetes.
This is evident from the results of in vivo tests using male Sprague Dawley rats. Health drink Cinna-ale 10% (w / v) with pH 5.74 and total dissolved solids 3.830Brix quite effective, lower levels of blood serum kolesteraol at doses of 1 ml / day.
This antimicrobial activity of essential oils against destructive and pathogenic microbes shows that Cinna-ale has the ability to preserve, so no need to add preservatives and to prevent food poisoning.
This is evident from the very sensitive antimikrobnya activity inhibits the growth of Salmonella thypii (Gram-negative bacteria causes typhoid), Bacillus cereus, and Staphilococcus aureus (Gram-positive bacteria cause indigestion).
Cinna-ale Technology Excellence can be consumed in a state of hot, warm or cold with a warm effect on the body which can still be felt. Cinna-ale is made from natural ingredients that terrdiri the spice native to Indonesia, has a preferred taste and good lasting power.
Cinna Ale also has a property for your health, especially preventing colds, coughs, influenza, rheumatism, vomiting, digestion, reduce body fatigue, and as an antidiarrheal.
In addition, this beverage can prevent the oxidation in the human body, so it can protect the body from degenerative diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease, and diabetes.
Cinna-ale products is product diversification efforts in the spices, the price can compete with other beverages that are already in the market. This product will also support improving the image of Indonesian traditional food products.
We developed this new Cinna-ale dying instantly with the spray technique with higher levels of formula 10 percent (w / v) and filler maltodextrin 5 percent (w / v), and total dissolved solids ranged from 3:03-3.750Brix.
"The findings of these studies indicate that the natural ingredients from plants in Indonesia must continue to be developed because it had widespread benefits for society," said Agus Lelana. (Between / news)

British Scientists Discover the gel to Prevent Transmission of AIDS

War against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), continues to progress. A number of scientists led by Professor Robin Offord and Olivier Hartley of the University of Geneva, Switzerland, recently, successfully developed a kind of molecule that is believed to protect humans from HIV / AIDS virus.
An enhanced protein from the human immune system proteins were shown to protect female monkeys from AIDS virus. The plan, a formula was developed in the form of gels that can be used in humans to prevent sexual transmission of HIV. In laboratory tests, the compound was able to protect cells from the HIV virus during a full day.
That is, in theory, people who use chemical gels that are protected from the onslaught of HIV / AIDS at least 24 hours before having sex. Maximum in front, side effects such gels can already known to man. Then, preventive medicine was tested its efficacy in blocking infection rate of HIV / AIDS in high-risk groups.
Furthermore, Offord and colleagues will develop a cheaper way and easy to make a molecule. As is known, HIV can produce their own cell in the human bloodstream, namely the white blood cells (leukocytes). White blood cells that usually fight if attacked by a virus, will not fight HIV.
This could occur because HIV is a retrovirus or a similar virus that can multiply in human blood. Later, the virus has attacked one type of white blood cells, including lymphocytes, called "T-4" or T-helper (helper) who is also known as CD-4 cells. To be able to infect the CD-4, HIV requires receptor - one or a group of nerve cells and other cells that function to recognize certain stimuli originating from outside or within the body - which is called CCR5.
According to research, Offord and colleagues, people who have a lot of CD-4 cells with little CCR5 is almost certainly safe from HIV infection. The cell was acting as immune system chemical messengers called regulated on activation normal T expressed and secreted (RANTES). Well, RANTES is being developed by a team led Offord to prevent HIV infection.

Understanding Drug Addiction Effects

Kapanlagi.com - Drug Addiction is a complex disease characterized by the presence of a strong desire to always use the drug (craving), although it is expected to be dangerous and can threaten life. This disease is chronic and often relapse in spite abstinensia period for a long time.
However, in addition to long-term effects that may occur slowly, drug users are also very likely to experience an emergency that requires immediate assistance, such as overdose and withdrawal.
Overdose
Drugs are often used to get drunk to have an effect on headwork. Because the brain controls the other parts and functions of the body - such as the lungs which makes oxygen does not circulate into the blood, kidneys and liver to neutralize toxins from the body, and the heart that pumps blood throughout the body - using drugs can affect one or more of the activity function this important body, to make someone drunk.
Person's body can usually adjust to these changes, but the amount / concentration of the drugs used too much, the change could exceed the body's ability to adjust themselves and cause side effects that are often dangerous.
Some side effects that occur from excessive use of drugs is a serious, but it is not felt directly. The liver and kidneys can be damaged by the use of these drugs will make the organs work harder.
And to eliminate the effects and damage from these drugs take many years. But if the brain is too many drugs obtained in a relatively short time, the side effects that arise can be very dangerous, such as loss of consciousness, cessation of breathing, heart failure, heart attacks-including, of course, death. This is called an overdose of drugs.
Overdose very serious but not necessarily fatal if treated quickly and properly. Anyone who uses drugs can overdose, a man who had first used to people who have many years of using drugs.
Withdrawal
Physical dependence is a natural phenomenon when a person uses a drug (usually the opioids such as morphine, etc.) in large doses and long term. The cells of drug-exposed body will adapt so that there is a new biological equilibrium.
Discontinuing the use of opioids suddenly in someone who already rely on long-term opioids will cause a reaction with the medication discontinuation symptoms: Level O: craving, anxiety. Level I: yawning, lakrimasi, rinorea, sweating. Level II: midriasis, piloereksi, anorexia, tremors, chills Level III: increase in complaints and symptoms, increased temperature, increased blood pressure and pulse, breathing fast and deep ejaculations / orgasms spontaneous.

This drug withdrawal symptoms are very unpleasant experience, although not deadly. Reactions drug withdrawal symptoms lasted for about 50-10 days. (Klinikpria / *)

Can Green Tea Cure Parkinson's

It seems more and more green tea showed a lot of health benefits. We've all heard is that green tea can protect us from cancer and heart disease. Well, it seems that green tea can prevent Parkinson's disease, according to a study presented at the regular meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
One group of Houston researchers examined polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant which is the main component of green tea. Previous animal studies indicated that green tea extract may have the effect of preventing Parkinson's. However, the mechanisms underlying this protection is not yet understood by experts.
Parkinson's disease occurs when brain cells that produce a substance called dopamine, die in the brain that controls movement. Because dopamine levels fall, trembling and uncontrollable seizures movement occurs. Parkinson's patients also have a very slow motion and some suffer from dementia.
Some theories claim that Parkinson's is caused by toxic substances that kill brain cells and causes dopamine levels fall. The researchers wanted to see whether the securities owned or green tea polyphenols on brain cells.
In research on mice, researchers discovered that the polyphenols inhibit the MPP + to enter brain cells, an ingredient known to kill brain cells and causes Parkinson's in mice.
Polyphenols appear to be involved in the distribution system which allows toxins into brain damage, researchers said Tianhong Pan, MD, PhD, from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in a press release. Effects of polyphenols in the brain has not been tested in humans, but if you want to try and have a problem with the taste of green tea, you can try green tea capsules are available in the market.

Circumcision Effect on Sex

In some initial studies to examine the effect of circumcision on sexual function, two new studies give opposite results and provide evidence to support both parties are arguing about this procedure. In one study, researchers from the University of North Carolina, led by Dr. Kenneth Fink showed that adult men who perform circumcision reported either a decrease in erectile function and penile sensitivity after the procedure.
Meanwhile, in another study, based on results from a smaller group of patients, Dr. Sean Collins of Louisiana State University and his team found that adult men who had just circumcised reported no difference in sexual function after the procedure.
Fink and his team also noted, although it reported a decline in their sexual function, 62% of men said if they were satisfied with the results of this procedure. In two studies, most men undergoing this procedure for the treatment of medical conditions, such as fimosis, a condition where the outer skin can not be drawn past the head of the penis.
Recently, a debate took place regarding this procedure, with one hand stresses decrease in the number of infections and STDs among men who were circumcised and the other party emphasizes pain and stress caused to a baby during the circumcision, in addition to complications that may be caused by the procedure this. Currently, the American Academy of Pediatrics considers the potential medical benefits of male circumcision is not too important to be until it is recommended that all boys were circumcised.
In a study by Fink and his team, the researchers examined 123 men who had been circumcised to compare sexual function and pleasure they feel before and after the circumcision, while research Collins and his colleagues based on a survey of 15 men who carried out circumcision at the time before and 12 weeks after the procedure.
Commenting on the research, Collins told Reuters Health, Fink explained when talking to patients before and after the procedure is a better way to measure change, but if only for 15 patients is too small to detect anything except the size difference.
Fink added that the second weakness of this study they examined changes in sexual function in adults after a circumcision, which, in many cases, perform circumcision to improve their medical problems. Consequently, the Fink explained that the report of a man of pleasure and sexual function may be affected by a medical condition marked by circumcision.
For this reason, Fink said, a person can expect to research participants reported improvement in sexual function after the circumcision, which may be due to improved medical conditions. However, the decline in sexual function, as reported in the research Fink, suggesting that there may be other factors that influence these changes, he said.
As an explanation of why men in the study reported high satisfaction despite a decrease in sexual functioning, Fink says that some people feel good will decrease sensitivity, which allows them to delay orgasm and better satisfy their partner. Fink noted that he would report their sexual satisfaction depends on many factors. "It means different things to different men," he said, "Overall, it seems quite worthwhile for them to undergo circumcision this.
Fink emphasized that research on adult circumcision can not be directly applied to the newborn. But maybe it could be a consideration when deciding which parent to circumcise their children. (Klinikpria.com)

Pirac 13 Snack Containing MSG, Threatens Child Health

Kapanlagi.com - A seven-packaged snacks (snacks) are usually consumed by children does not list the content of MSG, while believed to MSG when consumed in certain amounts will threaten the health of children.

Nurhasan, from Pirac (Public Interest Research and Advocacy Center) in Jakarta on Thursday said it had examined the 13 examples of snacks that were widely circulated.

Of the 13 types of snacks, seven of them contain MSG (monosodium glutamate), but does not include them in containers, while the four product anymore otherwise contain flavoring and flavor enhancer, but contains no mention of MSG and MSG include two other products, but does not mention amount of its content.

The seven products are Cheetos (1.20%), Chitato with roast beef taste (1.06%), with the taste of cheese chiki (0.76%), Happytos Torpilachips (0.71%), the Golden Horn with the taste of cheese ( 0.46%), Smax with chicken flavor (0.57%), and Taro Snack with seaweed flavor (0.62%).

The four products that declare contain flavoring and flavor enhancer, but does not mention contain MSG, the flavor of chicken with seasoning Zetz mamamai (0.50%), Twistko with barbeque corn flavor (1.59%), Double Decker Snack with chicken flavor (0 , 48%) and Twistee Corn (0.47%).

The four products were evaluated and considered misleading, because it contains mention flavor, but contains no mention of MSG.

Two products which include MSG, but did not mention the number implies, is Gemez with roast chicken flavor (0.59%) and Son Mas with the taste of cheese (0.52%).

MSG, said Nurhasan may penetrate the placenta at the time of pregnancy, through a filter between the blood brain tissue and infiltrate into the five circumventricular organs.

Protector of contaminated blood can result in brain heart abnormalities, trauma, hypertension, stress, high fever and disrupt the aging process.

MSG also trigger reactions itchy, red spots on the skin, nausea, and vomiting, headaches, migraines, asthma, heart disorders, learning disabilities and depression.

"The use of MSG at higher risk for infants and children," he said.

The 13 products are considered to violate article 30 paragraph 2 of the label on the Law No.8/1999 on Consumer Protection (CP Act).

The product is also considered to violate Article 3 paragraph 2 Regulation No.69/1999 on Food Labels and Advertising.

Article 33 of BFL and article 5 of PP 69/1999 which states each product package should include information correctly and not misleading.

Pirac ask the government to oversee the standardization of the use of MSG in packaged foods.

Producers also should be required to use measured in milligrams and not a percentage.

The government also should require food manufacturers who use MSG to light the dangers include the use of MSG in children within a certain amount.

"If manufacturers are violating BFL, then subject to sanctions under the applicable legislation," said Nurhasan.

He also asked for Drug and Food Control Agency to order the 13 producers of snack foods is so exciting product and replace it with a revised package.

Manufacturers of packaged foods must include premises actually true content and composition of the product and the right to determine what consumers will buy it or not.

He said that experiments on animals, like chickens, which consume as many as four milligrams of MSG will appear sleepy and then crashed.

There are two types of MSG that circulated in Indonesia, namely natural and artificial (synthetic). (* / Team)

Siatsu, Benefit More than Just Massage

Kapanlagi.com - Siatsu is a type of body work developed in Japan, which took the ancient principles of Chinese medicine. The training aims to reduce the pressure and speed healing by pressing and squeezing the body at critical points so that the energy that flows flowed through the channels, called meridians, discovered thousands of years ago by the Chinese Physical experts. You may think of it as acupuncture, only using finger pressure - meaning siatsu in Japanese - than the needle.
Turner Marianne Fuenmayor, a coach siatsu recommend exercises you can do for themselves and one another that you can train with a friend.
1. Playing the Palace.
Put your left hand in his right hand so that the fourth finger your right hand under your right palm and thumb on the palm of the hand. Gently press your right thumb to the middle of the palm of the hand (this is called the central palace of anxiety-anxiety).
If you let your right hand to relax, your thumb can touch the deepest place of the palm of your hand. Press for a count to five, free, counting to five, and was repeated twice. Then exchange your hands, do the same movement. Fuenmayor advised to do this at the time of the morning and once in the evening. But if you're in a stressful situation, you should do it more often.
2. In the neck of time.
Hold both ends of the scarf soft and lightweight (at least over 24 inches) and place it behind your neck. Raise your hands upward. Then slowly let your head fall backward into scarfnya. Then shake your head slowly from side to side for 10 to 15 seconds. Then lift again, wait until the count of five, and repeat the process. "You put a light pressure on the Pillars of Heaven," Fuenmayor said, "and this frees the pressure in the back of your neck."
3. Sole searching.
Sit cross-legged on the floor with one foot in your lap. Place four fingers of each hand under the leg, one hand resting on top of another and both thumbs are on your ankles. "Give light pressure at this point, the Gushing Spring, because the pressure to raise the adrenaline and anxiety," said Fuenmayor.
4. Take a meeting.
Point in the area between your thumb and middle finger, called the mountain meetings (meetings mountains), can help relieve headaches, Fuenmayor said. Start with the flat of your left hand. Place four fingers of your right hand and thumb under the palm of your left hand.
Massage gently, then make a circular motion with your thumb to the entire area for 50-10 seconds. Wait until the count of five, and then repeated. After that, swap your hand.
5. Lean on me.
Exercise for two people: one person, the recipient, sitting in a chair, while the giver was standing behind him. The giver puts his arm around the receiver, dipangkal neck, and pressed it slowly. He counted to five and remove it for a count of five, done twice, each time more and more distant. Then he was still doing three times a lap, then, Fuenmayor said, "The most important thing going on, you switch roles! Some people say they experience the process of meditation for two people. "
This is a favored people from siatsu quality, no healer expert, only two people who take turns, help each other heal one another. (Klinikpria / *)