Eight Foods Healthy Meat Substitute

In addition to cheap, source of vegetable protein does not contain cholesterol and saturated fat as a source of animal protein. Vegetable protein also contain a variety of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help reduce the risk of various diseases.

The resulting caloric value of vegetable protein sources also tend to be the same as the source of animal protein. Here are some sources of vegetable protein that can replace animal protein sources, as quoted from the pages of the Daily Mail:

1. Avocado
Unlike fruit in general, avocados contain proteins, carbohydrates, and omega 6 that may help reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body. Avocados contain 2 percent complete protein. This fruit also contains fiber that is very good for digestion. Proteins from 15 avocado proteins equivalent to one piece of chicken.

2. Bean
With the character of low-fat and high in protein, beans become one intake for both diets. Beans can be an alternative to meat that is cheaper. Beans has 23 percent
protein, but not complete. So, combine it with other nuts, rice, and some sesame seeds.

3. Miso soup
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. Soybeans contain isoflavones that can help lower cholesterol and prevent hypertension. Soybeans also contain 12 percent complete protein.

Miso containing the same probiotics found in yogurt so that you can prevent bloating, and improve digestive function. Proteins from the three bowls of miso with a protein from one piece of chicken.

4. Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains 28 percent protein and unsaturated fats may protect the cardiovascular pengakit. Peanuts also contain resveratrol, the same antioxidants in red wine that may protect heart health. However, the peanut is not a complete protein.

5. Coconut
Coconut is a complete protein rich in fiber. However, caution in the fat contained in meat as including saturated fat. Mix in milk or minced meat and rice, or make a Thai curry with peas and rice. Nine servings of protein is equal to one piece of chicken.

6. Brown rice
Red rice rich in minerals and fiber are good for lowering glykemik index. These foods contain incomplete protein 2.5 percent. So mix them with other sources of incomplete proteins to make amino acids.

7. Ubi
Sweet potatoes are low in calories, but rich in antioxidants such as betanin containing anti-inflammatory properties and improve liver function. Ubi has 3 percent complete protein that can complement other proteins. Six small pieces of sweet potato with a piece of chicken.

8. Wheat
Mememiliki only complete protein wheat at below 3 percent. Oats are also rich betaglucan that are proven to reduce cholesterol levels. Oats are also rich in manganese and a good source of selenium, and antioxidants. Wheat also contains an index glykemik low that makes you full longer. Eleven servings of grain is equivalent to one piece of chicken.

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reduce anxiety while flying at an altitude

Scientists have recently discovered a powerful tablet reduce stress, even help reduce the phobia. The tablet is working to reduce the body's reaction to the dangers.

Tablets that contain the stress hormone cortisol function 'open' the brain so it can be programmed to eliminate anxiety permanently.

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Disorders such as arthritis, skin disorders, and asthma can be treated with synthesized cortisol, called cortisone or corticosteroids.

This hormone is then formulated in a tablet that is clinically proven to treat acrophobia, excessive panic while flying at high altitudes. Acrophobia common reaction is quivering body, knees, and crawled, and humble the body.

Tablet cortisol has been tested on 40 patients with acrophobia. Giving tablets cortisol in combination with behavioral therapy, can dramatically reduce the anxiety they are at altitude.

Tablet consumption effect is relatively long, can even survive for a month. Dr. Dominique de Quervain, a neuroscientist University of Basel, Switzerland, said that cortisol can increase the effectiveness of therapy to reduce fear of heights.

"These findings suggest that administration of cortisol can increase the extinction-based psychotherapy," said Dr Dominique, as reported by the Telegraph.

The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences say this could lead to effective treatment for some anxiety disorders.

Furthermore, the researchers say their findings could add further evidence to research that shows the fear can be controlled by drugs. In addition, expected to increase the contribution of the therapist's strategy to cope with anxiety disorders.

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Generic Drug Price Increases

The government raised the price of generic drugs began March 24, 2011. The increase made an effort to rationalize the price of drugs.

Director General of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Ministry of Health, Sri Indrawaty, said the new policy has been signed by the Minister of Health, Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih.

"The increase ranges from Rp75 to Rp9.700 government for medicine production. As for the retail increase to Rp68 Rp16.550," he said during a visit to PT Indofarma, Cibitung, Bekasi, Thursday, March 31, 2011.

According to him, the rationalization is done as part of government efforts to ensure equitable distribution and availability of medicines for people with affordable prices. "We hope, with the rationalization, the availability of the drug could reach into all corners of the country," he said.

Based on the Decree of the Minister of Health, 2010, of which there are 453 kinds of drugs, 230 of whom did not experience price changes. A total of 24 species experienced a decline in prices. "The ride is only 176 items," he said.

The government promised to conduct an evaluation of this drug price rationalization. "If after being evaluated in the field, the price is still considered overpriced, we could send down again," he also said that the increase is fairly reasonable, because it is still in a matter of dollars.

In 2010, the use of generic drugs in hospitals has increased seven percent from 50 -57 percent. In fact, more and more doctors are starting to give patients generic prescription drugs.

The constraints, drug companies are still reluctant to produce generic drugs because the price is very cheap. This makes the availability of generic drugs in a limited field. "For that, we did rationalization to ensure availability and equitable distribution."

However, Sri confirmed, although there was an increase, the price of generic medicines is still far cheaper than other branded drugs.

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Consumption of Antibiotics Dangers Haiti

Antibiotics are usually prescribed if patients develop bacterial infections. Antibiotics inhibit the growth or destroy the function of microorganisms living, in this case is bacterial.

Unfortunately, not a few patients taking the antibiotics inappropriately. In fact, drinking can lead to indiscriminate antibiotic resistance to germs. Which could eventually damage the human immune.

Various studies even found that 40-62 percent digunkan antibiotics inappropriately. Even when these antibiotics are often used for diseases that do not require antibiotics.

Worryingly, now widely found some bacteria that are resistant or immune to antibiotics. Among other things, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE), and Klebsiella pneumonia.

"If this continues, then the antibiotics are no longer gives an optimal antibacterial effect, so that soon many infectious diseases are not curable," said DG Kefarmsian and Medical Devices, Sri Indrawaty.

Sri explained, from the research results of Antimicrobial Resistant In Indonesia (Amrin Study) proved that from 2494 individuals, 43% of patients who developed E. coli resistant to many types of antibiotics, including ampicillin (34%), cotrimoxazole (29%) and chloramphenicol (25%).

Meanwhile, the research also found the 781 patients who were cared for in hospital acquired, 81% of people with E. coli resistant to many types of antibiotics, including ampicillin (73%), cotrimoxazole (56%), chloramphenicol (43%), ciprofloxacin (22%) and gentamicin (18%).

Data in developing countries even show that 40 percent of children with acute diarrhea get ORS and antibiotics. Though necessary, this disease does not require antibiotics. And ironically, only 50-70 percent of patients with pneumonia receive appropriate antibiotic therapy.

"All you need to know, the intensity of the relatively high use of antibiotics and inappropriate can cause various problems and is a global threat to health, especially the occurrence of resistance / immunity of bacteria to antibiotics," he said.

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Drinking Rules Before Antibiotics

Antibiotics are often prescribed for doctors to cope with various diseases. However, as a consumer, you need to be extra careful before taking antibiotics.

According to DG Kefarmsian and Medical Devices, Sri Indrawaty, using antibiotics wisely to be precise indication, right patient, right drug, right dose and duration of administration of drugs and find out. In addition, you also need to be wary of side effects and understand the clear information about antibiotics.

What are some important things you should consider before taking antibiotics? Here are five rules:

1. Do not indiscriminate taking antibiotics. Use antibiotics only by prescription, the dosage and duration prescribed

2. Ask your doctor which of the prescription drugs that contain antibiotics

3. Do not use or purchase of prescription antibiotics before

4. Incorrect use of antibiotics causes of these drugs become ineffective, can occur immunity germs, DAPT lead to undesirable

5. Colds, coughs and diarrhea generally do not require antibiotics

"And it is important to remember, to control the spread of resistant germs can be done by pledging to always wash hands with soap or antiseptic," he suggested.

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Small breasts better quality health

Many women crave a full breast size. They felt it would create the impression of sexy and improve the appearance.

For those of you who have small breast size, do not be discouraged. A study showed that small breast size tends to improve the quality of healthcare. Small breasts also have a better sexual sensitivity.

More sensitive
Studies University of Vienna calling, large breasts sometimes less sensitive than smaller. "Big breasts have more fat tissue than glandular tissue which is the most sensitive," said a sexologist Rachael Ross, MD, PhD, as quoted from Shine.

"With smaller breasts, glands easier to stimulate during foreplay because they are not under the layer of fat," adds Rachael. Small breasts also make women more flexibility to create the movement while making love.

Better
Owners of small breasts also tend to be healthier. Therefore, it could more easily perform detection of breast lumps in the back. Oncologist Marisa Weiss, president and founder of breastcancer.org also revealed that small breasts can save lives.

"Breasts are larger and heavier will put pressure on the body. This changed the posture of a woman and cause neck strain that can often lead to headaches, "says Dr. Weiss.

More youthful
In the past, people used to analyze breast size a person's age. "They need to see physical signs," said Satoshi Kanazawa, PhD, an evolutionary psychologist at the London School of Economics.

Secret know the age a woman is usually also seen from the milk glands. "Big breasts are more prone sag from time to time, is often used as an indicator of an old woman," says Kanazawa. "And it would be difficult to assess the age of the woman if she had smaller breasts."

Ellen Shing, Lula Lu's store owner, said today most women begin to crave the breast with a small size. The indication, the product A bra size, a lot of women invaded. "Not many women who ask padded bras," said Ellen Shing.

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