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closeHapus filterSimple Medicine: Walk to Improve Blood Sugar Levels
We are upright walking animals that are meant to amble and not just on a treadmill. A healthy walk after a meal, especially dinner before you sleep, reduces blood sugar levels that play a major role in managing type-2 diabetes. The American Association of Diabetes (AAD) and other world diabetes association underscore exercise, even
Vitamin C May Lower Risk Of Cataracts: Report
According to a recent report from the journal Ophthalmology, a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables can help prevent cataracts regardless of genetic predisposition. The condition starts in the lens, which is the clear part of the eye that helps light travel into the back of the eye and create the things we see and
A World War Against Tobacco
“Thank you for not smoking, say no to cigarettes” reads a sign at the entrance to the Sulawesi village of Bone-Bone while another reads: “Please enjoy the scenery and fresh air in our village.” Are the anti-tobacco efforts in Indonesia working? Bone-Bone is an unlikely champion in the fight against smoking in one of
Indonesia’s Very Own Super Food
Heart healthy: Fermented soy foods namely, tempeh, have more bioactive peptides (breakdown proteins) than non-fermented soy foods and are broken down by molds, yeasts and bacteria into peptide fragments that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and blood pressure-lowering properties. Intake of soy foods (especially whole soy foods like tempeh) has been known to improveone’s levels of blood
Fitness Training the Functional Way
Over the years, we have witnessed a shift toward making training more functional, a concept originally used by physical therapists in rehabilitation exercises that mimic what patients did daily at home or work. This has proven to be highly beneficial so that patients can return to their lives or jobs after an injury or surgery.
Harmful Beverages
Much like the anti-tobacco movement over the decades, Asia’s soda-guzzling nations are stepping up and taking notice, preparing to impose taxes on fizzy drinks in an effort to curb health issues that come with consumption of these sugary beverages. The giant global soda industry is under attack for good reason as doctors and policymakers are
Taking out Processed Foods
If there’s a process involved in making the foods you eat they are probably not good for you. Here are the worst ingredients: Fructose corn syrup Consuming high-fructose corn syrup is the fastest way to trash your health. It is now known without a doubt that sugar in your food, in all its myriad of forms, is
2016 Consumer Health Wearables (Part 2)
iHealth has designed connected healthcare devices like blood pressure monitors, wireless scales, glucose-monitoring systems, and fitness trackers that are the best in the market. Their new iHealth Rhythm, a clever electrocardiogram that records heart activity and saves data to an iOS app, has proven popular as it is subtle and can be worn under clothing.
Keep Cancer at Bay by Starting 2016 with Life-Saving Screening
At what age is it best to do the right thing and get tested and what are the specifics? Age 20-29 At this age, a cancer-related check-up should be part of your periodic health exams and might include exams for cancers of the thyroid, mouth, skin, lymph nodes, testicles, and ovaries. A check-up
Get Healthy with Superfoods
Health-e takes a look at this category of nutrition found in nature and best of all many items grown or purchased right here in Bali. It’s no secret superfoods is the latest buzzword, with everything from chia seeds to goji berries now a regular presence in grocery store aisles. What many superfoods have
Holiday Drinking—What is Normal?
Many people think of December as “party time,” when friends, coworkers and family gather to celebrate the end-of-the-year holidays. And alcohol usually plays a role. So as we approach the end of the month and year, what’s the answer? Is it true that you can only have one or two drinks a day? It depends
Can Red Meat Cause Cancer?
The UN’s World Health Organization now says red meat can increase the risk of cancer, and so, too, hot dogs, bacon and processed meat. As is often true with such warnings, it is followed by the word “but.” Read on. What did the UN say? In October, the International Agency for Research for Cancer,
Smoking in Indonesia
The facts are grim. In general, the prevalence of smoking is declining in Northern and Western Europe, North America and the Western Pacific region, and on the increase in some countries in Asia, South America and Africa. It’s estimated that over the next 20 years, 70% of tobacco deaths will be in developing countries. About 80%
Is it heartburn…or something else?
Q : When is a burp more than a burp and something perhaps to be concerned about? A : When the burp is a symptom not for just simple heartburn but for something called “gastroesophageal reflux disease,” or GERD. That’s the main reason the annual GERD Awareness Week is being marked this month (Nov. 23-29)—to
Beyoncé Made Me Do It
4 Detox Ingredients You Need to Add to Your H2O This is it? Even if lemon does “alkalize the body” and mint “aids digestion” and cucumber has “anti-inflammatory properties” and ginger “cleanses the system,” if all you have to do is add very small amounts to a big pitcher of cold water, is that really
Rainbow Rice—Is It Healthier?
Everybody knows about brown rice, long judged to be healthier than white. What about all those other colors now offered in shops and restaurants? Can the color of your rice make you healthier? One of the most beautiful sights in Bali are the terraced rice paddies, appearing as great green, curving steps following
Hard to pronounce, easy to contract
Osteoporosis may not roll off the tongue easily, but globally, one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will contract it in their lifetime. A disease that literally means “porous bone,” it strikes silently, builds slowly, and the first symptom often is the bone’s fracturing. In Indonesia, where statistics
Flu season’s coming — Are you ready for it?
The statistics vary from year to year, but influenza along with other respiratory disease is always on Indonesia’s top 10 killer lists, as well as a pandemic that sweeps much of the world. A “seasonal” affliction, the risks usually intensify in late autumn or early winter, so now is the time to get
5 Myths About Heart Disease
Heart disease myth and misconception—much of it spread on the Internet—can put your heart and life at risk. As World Heart Day is celebrated this month, September 29, you can boost your heart smarts by separating fact from folklore. The Facts Any disease of the heart, vascular disease of the brain, or disease of the
An Apple a Day? Says Who?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Oh, yeah…who says so? The phrase may date back to 1866 when the proverb’s original form was “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” but eating a varied selection of fruits each day is best. Indonesia certainly
What Kind of Sunburn Leads to Cancer?
Bali is an outdoor place, justly praised for its beaches and world-class surfing, its dedication to enjoying unspoiled nature. It’s benevolent climate year-round tells visitors and residents to slow down, shed some clothing, take a walk, relax. That’s why there are so many happy people here, year after year, Bali is one of the
‘Pass the sugar, please…’
The Threat of Sugary Drinks “A Spoonful of Sugar” is a song in Walt Disney’s movie Mary Poppins, sung by Julie Andrews in 1964 but still a popular film for children of all ages. Half a century ago, it was believed sugarcoating a pill was okay. How about today? How about seven spoons full of
What you need to know about Immunizations and Vaccines
Immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body’s own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease. Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to
A Visual Guide to Healthy Eating
The Healthy Eating Plate Edges Closer to Perfection Harvard Health Publications together with experts on nutrition from the Harvard School of Public Health have launched their “Healthy Eating Plate,” a graphic guide for eating the most researched healthy meals. Similar to the US government’s MyPlate, the Healthy Eating Plate is comprehensive and it points to