Applying Hand-Washing Culture

Hospital (RS) is generally known as a place of treatment and healing. But with the gathering of patients with diverse diagnoses, causing area hospitals as well as the gathering place for germs. This causes the area of infectious disease transmission RS vulnerable, be it for staff, visitors, and even the patient's own watchman.

Infections are transmitted in the so-called nosocomial hospital. Thus, infections by bacteria occurs during treatment in the hospital or even afterwards. To reduce the number of nosocomial this, the team formed Sanglah Infectious Disease Control (PPI). Chairman of Committee PPI Sanglah dr. I Wayan Suryanta Dusak, Sp.OT. (K) explained, patients who are highly susceptible to infection in hospital is the patients with low immunity such as HIV / AIDS, chemotherapy patients and patients requiring intensive care in ICU and ICCU. Patients who undergo surgery or other installation tools are also susceptible to infection in the hospital.

To that end, Tim PPI Sanglah takes several steps to prevent the occurrence of nosocomial environment. One of them is a culture emphasizing hand washing, both on the medical staff, patient attendants to its visitors. Hand washing is very important especially when medics five occasions, i.e. before and after patient contact, before having the procedure, after contact with body fluids and after contact with patient surroundings.

This should be applied because the potential for infection by contact between officers with very large patients. For example is the medical officer who examined the patient and then checks the patient's respiratory tuberculosis. Surely germs from previous patients will be exposed to the next patient if the officer did not wash his hands. ''Not only that, the clerks who checked are also susceptible to infection,'' explained Dusak.

In addition to implementing handwashing culture, action sterilization of medical devices is also done centrally. The tools used repeatedly as a tool operation, disetrilkan appropriate standards before reuse. Despite these precautions apply, recognized Dusak, an infection that occurs in Sanglah remain even below the average standard. The example is the case of infection through the use of a ventilator. Based on the standard, normal infection cases occurred 10 cases per 1,000 patients.

To monitor the incidence of nosocomial, further Dusak, Sanglah have a team in the lab to monitor patterns of germs at Sanglah. In the event of an infection in a patient, it will be known if the bacteria originated from the acquisition of the hospital or community. According to Dusak, germs pattern of research at Sanglah, unknown if the germs in the hospital resistennya lower than the germs that circulate in the community. This is due to antibiotic use in the community is more varied than that given at Sanglah. '' It makes people more resistant germs and germs are more benign than in the hospital,'' said Dusak.

With the presence of this germ research patterns, the Sanglah can determine which antibiotics are not working anymore against certain germs. '' It helps the hospital to purchase the type of antibiotic. Currently there is one type of antibiotic that is resistant to all the germs in the Sanglah. With that, the administration of antibiotics to patients discontinued,'' said Dusak.

In reducing nosocomial, according Dusak, the community must participate. Applying hand-washing culture while visiting patients in the hospital and afterwards is very important. Appeal not to bring healthy children under the age of 12 years should be adhered to. '' For a ban on carrying a healthy child to the hospital, especially under the age of 12 years is rather difficult because there is no family reasoned that keep at home. In fact, children 12 years old are very susceptible to infection in the hospital because her immune system has not fully formed,'' said Dusak.

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Benefit of Vitamin C

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Sources of vitamin C can be found from the environment around us. In general, vitamin C contained in fruits and vegetables. According to the results of studies that have been conducted in the United States, the fruits, vitamin C most in strawberries is 95 mg per fruit. Followed by 85 mg of papaya, 75 mg of kiwi and 70 mg of oranges.

While the vegetables, vitamin C tend to be much less when compared with fruit. This is because vegetables tend to be often consumed after cooking first. This causes the amount of vitamin C in vegetables decreased with the cooking process. In the vegetables that have been cooked, vitamin C is found mainly in the broccoli, which is 60 mg. This number is followed by the spinach 55 mg, pepper 50 mg and tomato 35 mg.

As mentioned above, vitamin C can serve as electron donors. Vitamin C as an antioxidant because it is said by donating electrons, can prevent other compounds from oxidation.

Many statements from various studies suggest that the risk of heart disease can be reduced by consuming vegetables and fruits regularly. This statement is corroborated by the presence of vitamin C and vitamin E in the fruits and vegetables that protect biological molecules from oxidative attack.

Until now, the benefits and the effect of vitamin C in preventing CVD (Cardiovascular Disease) and other diseases are researched and developed. Thus, there is a possibility for the discovery of new benefits of vitamin C. 

VITAMIN C - As an electron donor, vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant. Eating fruits and vegetables in sufficient quantities to reduce the risk of cancer, stroke, cardiovascular disease and can control the aging stage.

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Benefits of Drinking Beer

Behind skewed impressions that often follow, mild alcoholic drink turned out to save health benefits. Drinking beer on a regular basis - not excessively drunk and even can cause health damage - turns out to have some health benefits.

A number of studies in which the Institute of Epidemiology at the University of Muenster found that drinking beer in moderation reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The reason is simple; alcohol can increase HDL or good cholesterol useful cardiac care. Based on research by TNO Nutrition and Food Research Institute, Germany, loyal beer drinkers 30 percent increase blood levels of vitamin B6 in the body more than those who do not drink beer, or two times more than red wine drinkers.

Again, the study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology said the risk of middle-aged people who like to drink beer kidney stones decreased by 40 percent compared to those who did not drink at all. Yet it can be found, which component causes the beer to be magic to ward off kidney stones. But this discovery is clearly beneficial.

Harvard study found that middle-aged women who diligently drinking beer proved to have better mental function and denser bones. This is because beer contains such substances similar to estrogen, a female hormone that decreases with age. The compound xanthohumol in beer shown to inhibit cancer cells develop in the body. Therefore, excessive consumption of beer is not the same as entering a cancer antibody.

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Make Our Skin Beauty

We need to enhance your appearance, not just make-up that needs attention. A healthy diet should you watch. Because intake of healthy foods that contain lots of fruits and vegetables, rich in fiber, low in fat, low in sugar and salt, is a source of vitamins and minerals needed by the skin to function better. You may not be aware of how wonderful the workings of vitamins and minerals to your skin.

Here are some types of vitamins and minerals that can work wonders on your skin.


Vitamin A

This vitamin is essential for the growth and repair of skin tissue specific. Lack of vitamin A can cause dryness, itching, and loss of skin elasticity. Foods such as carrots, spinach, broccoli and apricots are good sources of vitamin A.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is needed to manufacture collagen, which help maintain skin strength. You can feel the benefits of this vitamin in strawberries, oranges, cabbage and tomatoes.

Vitamin E

This is an anti-oxidant vitamins neutralize free radicals, which are highly reactive molecules that can cause aging. Almonds, hazelnuts and wheat germ are some foods that contain Vitamin E.

Vitamin B Complex

This vitamin is needed to maintain a healthy skin tone and helps in the treatment of stress and acne. Including whole grain bread and cereals are an excellent source of B vitamins and also provide fiber needed by the skin to keep it looking healthy.

Zinc

Zinc works with vitamin A to produce collagen and elastine, which are fibers that can make your skin strong, elastic and supple. Shellfish, whole grains, milk and cheese are some of the best resources from Zinc.

Some types of vitamins and minerals on an additional intake are needed to keep skin in top condition. However, the most important element you need is water. You should drink at least two liters of water a day to keep the body and skin to stay healthy.

Stress

The emergence of stress sometimes cannot be avoided. Not only have an impact on the mental and physical stress can also affect your skin condition. American Psychological Association (APA), through research says, when the mind and emotions are not balanced, psychologically will give effect to the changes in skin condition.

Cortisol is known as the stress hormone when the body will react under pressure, and will slow down the improvement of the skin structure and inhibit the growth of collagen and cells.

Here are the common signs of skin shown when you are under stress and how you can do to overcome them:

Dull Skin

As a result of the regeneration of the skin that is not optimal, then the skin will look dull, so it requires a more in-depth treatment. Choose a soap that contains glicolic to remove dead skin cells. Get used to apply a night cream regularly. Note the intake of food and beverages. Consume supplement to nourish the skin. 

Dry Skin

A dermatologist from the University of California, USA, said that chronic stress increases levels of the hormone cortisol, which can damage the skin's ability to retain water. That is the result the skin to lose moisture and become dry. Stress also causes the blood circulation into abnormal, sometimes little or too much, resulting in pale skin, red and dry.

To choose skin care products that contains hypoallergenic and low PH areas.

Oily Skin

Testosterone hormone production generally increased when the body is under stress, thereby producing excess oil. Use beauty products that do not contain oil. We should not use toners that contain alcohol. We must do a routine cleansing.

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Breath Fresh with Lime

Mouth is the organ that you should look. Because if the mouth and teeth are not maintained well will cause bad breath.

Small does not mean full benefits. Orange juice, fruit round shape with color green or yellow, is one example. Plants are thought to originate from the area north India; it grows abundantly in many areas exposed to sunlight. There is sour fruit flavor, slightly bitter and slightly cold with the shape of small flowers and white.

Behind its small, fruit Citrusaurantifolia (Latin name actually) has a myriad of benefits. Not only as a mixture of flavoring dishes or beverages, but lime provided benefit freshness to your breath.

Research conducted by Ohio State Biotechnology Center, Ohio, USA, has shown that orange juice is rich in vitamins and some minerals. Flying oil content, such as limonene, linalool and flavonoids present in the leaves, fruits and flowers of this plant. Beside rich in vitamin C, lemon also contains other chemical compounds are useful for the body. Call it, citric acid, amino acids (tryptophan, lysine), citric acid, essential oils (sitral, limonene, felandren, lemon camphor, kadinen, Gerani-lasetat, linali-lasetat, aktilaldehid, nildehid), resin, glycosides, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, and vitamins A and B1. With its diversity of content, this fruit is also widely used as a drug.

Benefit of Lime
 
The presence of these fruits provide different benefits. As we know, bad breath often accompany. The aroma of fresh breath that this could not be a big problem because it can reduce confidence and interfere with your activities. Lime always known as herbal cough remedy this, it also has elements that can perfume the mouth. Oil evaporates limonene contained in lime believed benefit as aromatic and refreshing scent.

How do I take advantage of this fruit for freshness mouth? One easy way is to use toothpaste made of the content of lime, betel leaf and salt. For a more traditional, lime can be used in a way: squeeze the lemon juice, then add a little honey. Stir well, then taking 1-2 tablespoons of this solution every day. As a result, your breath will be fresher and bad breath is slowly disappearing.

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Hair Polish, Cause Cancer

Trend of hair coloring has long plagued the world of fashion. Shown with colorful hair is no longer a strange thing today. Don’t think this trend is not without risk. A recent research conducted American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) suggests that women who frequently use permanent hair polish risk bladder cancer.

Why women? What about the men? According to the study, women have more genetic variation than men. Many scientists suspected a link between hair polish uses with bladder cancer risk. But the new research found an association latter genetics; women's bodies contain more carcinogens, like all the conditions that trigger the growth of cancer, rather than men, according to Dr. Manuela Gago Dominiguez.

The situation is different carcinogens in every woman. There is a group of women who their karsinogen work slowly, some are fast. In women who their karsinogen work slowly, lower cancer risk.

Dominiguez and his colleagues compared 228 people female bladder cancer patients with 131 healthy women of the same age. The researchers found no variation in enzymes associated with permanent hair polish and bladder cancer. Only in the group of women non-smokers was found to accelerate slower than NAT1 enzyme, one of the enzymes that trigger bladder cancer in users of permanent hair polish.

But Irene Malbin, president of the main public relations The Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association (TCTFA), a group representing companies said that security hair polish hair polish products have been tested first.

''Hair polish has been through a process of testing the current product. Research shows that these products are safe, and many consumers who believe in our product,'' said Malbin.

Using of hair polish continuously very harmful to health. Petrochemical base ingredients of hair polish. Like a brown and black prone to various kinds of cancer.

People who use hair polish were increasingly risky cancer. Use paint with black hair, brown, and red higher risk than users of hair polish colors younger.

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