Health

Sunday, April 9, 2017

5 Diseases in Humans were also Attacking Pets

9:30 AM
Having a pet can help keep your mental health to be able to avoid stress. It's just that when someone chooses to keep the animals themselves have to be responsible to manage well in order to be healthy always attacked by the disease.

In this regard you know some pet diseases can be very similar to the disease affecting humans. Start of the causes, symptoms and consequences of animals are also known to be attacked by the human being.

What is it? Here are some examples as quoted by the BBC on Friday (31/03/2017).


1. Diabetes

Because of the unhealthy lifestyle diabetes problem in the world has increased. Dr. Stijn Niessen from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) said the diabetes trend is not only in humans but also pet cat.

About 30 years ago the number of type 2 diabetes in cats is one in 900, but has now risen to one in 200. Dr Stijn says the cause is too indulgent employer's pet cat.

"Cats are designed to be a hunter but now many pet cat just sat lazing in the apartment and fed in excess. It often is confused about love," said Dr. Stijn.

2. Thyroid Problems

Pets who have thyroid problems will usually show symptoms that are exactly the same as in humans. The remedy is also same, with hormone therapy.

In cats normal thyroid problem that arises is hyperthyroidism. Because the body produces excessive hormone then the cat will continue to actively ask for food but even take care of his body.

Meanwhile in dogs is a very common problem appeared hypothyroidism. Because the body produces less hormones as opposed to the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, namely the tendency to laziness and weight continue to rise.

3. Pulmonary hypertension

Dogs are known to be affected by pulmonary hypertension and interesting cure is Viagra. Experts are conducting a study of whether Viagra can be used to cure hypertension and so far only limited use in animals only.

In humans viagra still popularly used as a medicine for erectile dysfunction.

4. FIV

If there is an infection in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the pet cat no such thing as infection feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). In principle FIV like HIV where the virus attacks the immune system of cats.

High fever, hair loss, reduced appetite and so signs of FIV attacks in cats.

5. Epilepsy

Because epileptic seizures can also occur in pets. According to Professor Holger Volk of RCV approximately one in 100 dogs can be a seizure.

The signs are clear that a sudden strain on the animal but more difficult to see. There are medications that can be used as a preventive measure and Prof. Holger recommend pet owners to provide high-fat diet.

Cats also can have seizures but more rare than in dogs.

Make Mixed Drink Coffee Body Butter Be More Energetic, Really?

9:26 AM
One of the outstanding claims of butter plus coffee making bulletproof alias coffee is able to make the body so fit and energetic. What experts say relating to this claim?

Nutritionist Jansen SharePoint, MSC, RD explained that when viewed from the composition, a bulletproof servings of coffee contains 441 calories and 0 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram protein, 0 grams of fiber and 51 grams of fat.


"Bulletproof shop can provide additional power for the high calorie content. In addition, the caffeine content in coffee also have a stimulant effect, which makes the heart beat faster so that more blood pressure," said Jansen to 24hneedbuzz

Not only that, also mentioned Jansen caffeine can increase the production of adrenal hormones in the blood. This hormone serves to make the body ready for the intense physical work.

Bulletproof coffee shop is a plus powder and butter oil, MCT (Medium Chain Triglyceride) such as coconut oil (coconut oil), then mixed together using a blender. Well, even coffee, butter and oil MCT / saturated fat is a source of good food for good health, but what is eaten in excess it can cause problems for the body.

"Better not too often take coffee like this, yes," Jansen message.

5 Good Habits Before Bed to Help Lose Weight

9:14 AM
night's sleep does not just break. This activity can help your weight loss program and you also know.

Good night and sleep quality are one of the easiest ways to lose weight. The study of the Annals of Internal Medicine also wrote that a diet supplemented with 8.5 hours of sleep per night has decreased fat levels doubled compared with the diet but their lack of sleep.


For a quieter night's sleep and 'programmed' to help the weight loss process, the following five good habits that you can do before going to bed:

1. Drink warm milk

Before bed, you should drink a glass of warm milk. In addition to making you more relaxed and comfortable, this practice also prevent flatulence or hungry in the middle of the night. A glass of milk before bed will also help you build more muscle while sleeping.

This is because milk is rich in casein, a form of protein that is slowly digested and can make the muscles work more optimally. As it was written in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

2. Lower the room temperature

If possible, make more cool room temperature before bed at night. According to researchers from NYU Langone Center Comprehensive Epilepsy Center sleep, Rebecca Scott, Ph.D., a cold room temperature will make you sleep better.

Another study published in the journal Diabetes also said that when a person is sleeping in a cold room, the heating process takes place in the body which then also affects the process of burning calories.

3. Reading books

For body and your mind is calm, it is recommended to do the things your favorite bedtime. A reading books. According to Scott, do your favorite things before bed can help you relax and sleep will be easier, and more soundly.

4. Set the light

Do not forget to adjust the lighting and light bedtime yes. the light is too bright, in fact, can interfere with sleep quality and reduce the production of melatonin in the body. If possible, turn off the lights or use a light sleep stage lighting with a dimmer.

5. Yoga

Although intense exercise scheduled too close to the bed can backfire with energy, do some light stretching or yoga before (or during) the bed helps the body relax, Nadolsky said.

For more fun, combining deep, diaphragmatic breathing to move you. Here's how to do it: Inhale through your nose and out through your mouth, focus on taking slow, full breaths that raise and lower your stomach, not your chest. Doing so enabled the 'rest and digest' your parasympathetic nervous system to reduce tension and help you sleep.

Well Mold Exposure Effects Of Frequent Home Furnishings

9:13 AM
According to biologist Nicole Bijlsma, exposure to fungi that too often and not immediately harmful to health, especially respiratory and immune system interfere.

"There are over 1.5 million species on the planet, they can adapt to any environment. Especially in high humidity environments. It is an ideal place for growing mushrooms," Bijlsma said, as quoted from Body and Soul.

The health effects resulting from exposure to fungi in the long run their lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, colds, hay fever, pneumonia and including eczema.


In healthy people, these microbes will generally identify by the immune system, and then broken down and excreted by the liver and excreted through the intestines. However, research has identified that 24 percent of the average of the entire population is unable to produce antibodies to the fungus. Whenever people exposed to fungi, for example from damp buildings, inflammatory reactions may occur.

Symptoms appear usually begins with fatigue and headache, and then progress to mood swings, poor concentration, joint pain, and disorders. Unfortunately, these symptoms are often misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome.

"To avoid it, you can try to break it is always exposed to the sun, do not automatically close the doors and windows. If necessary you can use a humidifier. Do not hesitate to check with a doctor if you feel these symptoms and found there mold in the house, "it Bijlsma message.