UNDERWEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Most often, being underweight is a sign of an accompanying disorder...

This disorder must first be dealt with in order to bring your weight back to normal. In addition, to this treatment, physical activity may need to be modified and psychological counseling may be required. After the treatment of the primary disorder is successful, nutritional support may be provided along with dietary changes.

Dietary management

The objectives of dietary modification are to restore the body to its normal weight, rebuild tissue and store nutrients, and maintain the desirable body weight.

Energy:

A nutritious high energy diet providing calories over and above the body's requirement will result in weight gain. An increase of about 500 -1000 Cal per day can result in a weight gain of approximately one kilogram per week.

Protein:

A liberal intake of high quality protein will help in building up of muscle tissue. A daily protein intake of two grams per kilogram of body weight will be required. For example, if your body weight is 60 kg, you require 75-120 g protein.

Carbohydrates:

A high carbohydrate intake is also necessary to meet the energy requirements of a malnourished body. The bulk of the diet, however, should not be increased as it cuts down food intake. Avoid taking more fiber than is necessary for regular bowel movement.

Fats:

Fats aid in the weight gain process, but they should only be used in amounts that can be tolerated. Emulsified fats like butter, cream etc. are better tolerated by the body.

Minerals and vitamins:

These must be provided in sufficient amounts in order to counter for nutritional deficiencies.

Diet and feeding pattern:

The amount of food intake cannot be substantially increased all of a sudden. The amount of food at each meal and the frequency of meals should be increased gradually. The calorie density of the foods can be increased, without increasing bulk, by using more sugar, jam, butter, cream, oil, and nuts. To increase the protein content of the diet, milk powder, cheese, cottage cheese, and protein concentrates can be added to liquid milk, and other beverages and soups.

Weight Gain Diet

The weight of the human body is determined by many different factors. There are two factors that can be controlled effectively by human beings. These factors are the diet and the amount of exercise performed by an individual.

The diet is an essential part of determining an individual’s weight because this is the source of all nutrition received by the body. The human body is extremely complicated and needs several different types of nutrition to keep it going. These nutrients need to be present in the food that is being consumed by an individual. Most people consume diets that have some failing in them. Diets may be excessively loaded with one food group while ignoring the body’s requirement for other types of nutrition. Imbalanced diets are responsible for a range of different health conditions that affect people all over the world.

The body mass index is a calculation used to determine whether an individual is underweight, normal, overweight or obese. These four categories are used to identify individuals following which remedial action, if necessary, can be taken. The body mass index calculation uses the person’s weight and height as its parameters for calculation. Once these parameters are calculated, the score is reported. Any score below 18.5 is listed as underweight.

Scores above 25 but below 30 are listed as overweight. Obese individuals score above 30 in the body mass index calculation. Few people realize that being underweight is more dangerous than being overweight, which is between 25 and 30 on the scale. Individuals who are underweight are starving their bodies of nutrients which can cause serious problems throughout the life of the individual. A good weight gain diet is needed for an individual who has to put on weight.

It should be noted that some individuals have a rapid metabolism rate. Such people will put on weight less quickly than individuals with a normal or slow rate of metabolism. If the diet is correct, then such people should be at the borderline between underweight and normal weight levels on the body mass index scale.
A weight gain diet is one that provides the body with more fuel for cell and tissue development. It is dangerous to simply increase the fat content of the diet in the name of weight gain. The weight gained by an individual should be gained in as healthy a way as possible. The first thing to do when dealing with an underweight diet is to examine the diet for its nutritional value.

The diet may be examined by a doctor or a nutritionist if the individual finds it difficult to understand the weight gain process. The underweight diet will be checked for the type of foods that are being avoided. It should be noted at this stage that the diet in an underweight individual may be normal but the individual may be suffering from some sort of digestive disorder. This is why a doctor should be brought into the picture to analyze the diet.

The use of a doctor for the analysis of an underweight diet will help to identify the areas where the diet is insufficient. The individual can then be put on a weight gain diet. A weight gain diet will usually involve an increase in protein. Carbohydrate levels may also be increased until they match the recommended daily requirement of an individual of the height and gender similar to the patient. The weight gain diet is usually not prescribed in isolation. Patients who are underweight need to also exercise so that they put on some amount of muscle mass. Weight gained in the form of fat is generally unhealthy even though some amount of fat is required by the body.

A healthy weight gain diet is essentially a nicely varied diet that contains plenty of different foods from different food groups. Fruits and vegetables are great for people who wish to embark on a weight gain diet. These foods provide the body with plenty of variety in terms of their nutritional value. This variety is essential for the palate of the individual. Any diet that is tasty is more likely to be followed by an individual.

It is important to stress the seriousness of being chronically underweight. There are many psychological and social conditions that cause people to be underweight. There are many cases where it has become fashionable to be excessively thin. Anorexia is a condition where patients choose to avoid eating because they feel that they have a problem with their body weight even though they may already be underweight. Deficient eating, particularly at a time when the body is developing, can cause lifelong problems for the individual. People with eating disorders have been known to suffer from immune related problems and with problems associated with the functioning of various organ systems in their bodies. In recent times, the problems of being underweight have been highlighted in the media and in social groups which has helped people get over this problem to a great extent. Ideally, the healthiest place to be on the body mass index is towards the top end of the normal scale.

The best sort of underweight diet plan is one that is suited to slow and steady weight gain. This will create a situation where the individual’s body gradually builds itself up. Rapid weight gain or weight loss is harmful to the body and any underweight diet that is rapid is avoidable. Gradual weight gain diets also allow for much more control on the part of the individual. These diets can be modified easily once the individual has achieved the weight that is desired. A dietician is the best person to determine the nutritional requirements of an individual based on factors such as activity levels and height. As an underweight individual gains weight, he or she will realize the benefits of an improved body mass index. People in the normal category of the body mass index calculation tend to be less prone to diseases as well as to mild medical conditions that may occur from time to time.

In today’s world, most people are aware of the risk of being obese, which is why they are getting more conscious about their weight. Some people follow such strict measures to get into shape that they actually end up losing more weight than they ideally should. There are others who are naturally thin and remain that way, in spite of eating all that they possibly can. However, not a lot of people are aware of the fact that being underweight can be as harmful, as being overweight is.



This can be seen right from the time a person is born; medical experts spend more time and resources in taking extra care of an underweight baby, who is more susceptible to various health problems, as compared to a baby who is within the normal weight range, or even on the heavier side. Hence, the risks of being underweight cannot be ignored, even as people grow older.

There are several people, who may wonder “am I underweight for my height”. However, there are many factors that need to be kept in mind, when calculating a person’s ideal weight. For example, two people, of the same age may have different “ideal weight” ranges, maybe because of height differences, or perhaps even due to the fact that they are of different genders. Therefore, people should calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI), to known what the fat content in their body is. On average, a person’s BMI should fall between 20 and 25, which indicates a normal fat content in the body. If the reading is below 20, it means that the person’s BMI is underweight, which could be a problem. Hence, all people should refer to a BMI calculator, as well as a normal weight and underweight chart, to know if they need to gain weight immediately, or if they are normal.

http://www.bmi-calculator.info/

Underweight health risks Contrary to what many people believe, being underweight is not healthy. Just like obese people, those who are underweight are also prone to several health problems, due to the fact that they are not within the normal weight range. Given below are some of the most common underweight problems, faced by people: Fragile Bones A bone condition known as osteoporosis is usually seen in those who suffer from a lack of certain nutrients, mainly calcium. Studies indicate that people who have had eating disorders or are underweight are more prone to this condition. Weakened Immune System In most instances, when people are underweight, it is due to a poor diet. Lack of adequate nutrition as well as the reduced intake of food is one of the most common causes of immune system impairments. When the body does not receive its required supply of antioxidants and other healthy nutrients, the chances of getting affected by infections and diseases increase. Many underweight people also feel weaker, as compared to the others. Infertility (In women) A woman who is underweight may find it much harder to conceive, as compared to someone who is within the normal weight. Hence, if an underweight woman wishes to get pregnant, it is best for her to increase her weight a bit, to improve her chances of conceiving.

Submitted on June 23, 2011

DIET FOR CANCER PATIENT

Cancer treatment can greatly affect your nutritional needs. The treatments at times may even influence the body's ability to process nutrients. Hence, patients undergoing cancer treatments should take special care in their diet so as to balance their health conditions. Eat nutritious foods that will help you tolerate treatment-related side effects. Look up some answers regarding diets for cancer patients. However, the nutrient needs of a cancer patient may vary from person to person. Work with your dietician/physicians to identify your nutrition goals. Look at anti cancer foods that can go a long way in keeping carcinogens at bay.

Proteins

Protein is essential for a healthy immune system, with out which the body takes longer to recover from illness and lowers resistance to infection. Cancer patients require more proteins than a normal person in order to combat the diseased cells. Further protein may be required after chemotherapy and radiation therapy to heal tissues and to help prevent infection. Good sources of protein include lean meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, nuts, dried beans, peas and lentils, and soy foods.

Carbohydrates and Fats

Carbohydrates and fats assist the body by supplying the calories required for a healthy living. The amount of calories each person needs depends on his/her age, size and level of physical activity. Sources of carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables, breads, pasta, grains and cereal products, dried beans, peas, and lentils. Sources of fat include butter, margarine, oils, nuts, seeds, and the fat in meats, fish, and poultry.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are essential for proper growth and development. In addition they allow the body to use the energy (calories) supplied in foods. Generally, a person who eats a balanced diet receives plenty of vitamins and minerals. However, this may be difficult in case of cancer patients who do not take balanced diets. Consult your dietician/physician to increase the level of vitamins and mineral supplements in your food.

Diet before Cancer Treatment

Take plenty of water else you may become dehydrated. Plan a healthy diet that includes green, leafy vegetables and fruits. Choose whole grains over processed grains or sugars. Also limit the consumption of red meats, especially high fat processed meats. Eat lots of high-calorie, high-protein meals supplemented with snacks, commercial liquid nutrition products, and homemade drinks and shakes.

If you experience weight loss, you may also be advised to eat more sauces and gravies and to include more butter, margarine, or oil in your foods to boost calories. In addition, you may be encouraged to eat fewer high-fiber foods, because fiber can aggravate problems such as diarrhea.

Diet after Cancer Treatment

Eat good nutritious food that is rich in proteins and fibers. There is no research that suggests that the foods you eat will prevent your cancer from recurring. But, eating well will help you regain your strength, rebuild tissue and improve overall wellbeing. Consult your dietician and create a nutritious, balanced eating plan. Add a variety of foods that are rich in proteins and carbohydrates. Try to eat at least five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits and dark-green and deep-yellow vegetables. Eat plenty of high-fiber foods, such as whole grain breads and cereals. Decrease the amount of fat in your meals by baking or broiling foods. Also avoid salt-cured, smoked and pickled foods. If you are overweight, consider losing weight by reducing the amount of fat in your diet and increasing your activity. Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Anti Cancer Diet

Antioxidants work well in an anti cancer diet since they prevent free radical reactions. They also prevent faulty cell metabolisms and protect the intestinal membrane cells. Beta carotene fights against cancer by both boosting the immune system and releasing a specific chemical called tumor necrosis factor. This blocks the growth of potential cancer cells. You can find beta carotene aplenty in colorful vegetables and fruits such as carrots, cantaloupe, pumpkins, butternut and other types of winter squash, spinach, broccoli, mango and papaya. Vitamin C in your diet can help in fighting potent carcinogens, especially those found in processed meats. It also boosts the production of lymphocytes, thereby giving a fillip to your immune system. Women who have low levels of Vitamin E and selenium are more likely to contract breast cancer.

• Follow a diet that is low in saturated fats. Cancerous tumor cells need LDLs to grow. A low LDL diet can be beneficial to prevent cancer. Omega 3 fatty acids and monounsaturated oils do not contribute towards cancer. In fact they offer protection against cancers. Use of cooking oils such as soybean, sunflower, sesame and virgin olive can provide high omega-3 fatty acids. Use of hydrogenated fats can be potentially carcinogenic.
  
• Including salads of raw fruits and vegetables in your diet can arm you with cancer-fighting properties since they contain phytochemicals, phenols, indols, flavones, cumines, and isothiocyanates, all of which are carcinogen-blocking agents.
  
• Eating cruciferous vegetables can lower the risks of breast and colon cancer significantly. Include garlic, dark leafy spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, red peppers, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans and vital sources of beta-carotene.
  
• Including soy products as a source of protein can go a long way in your anti-cancer diet.
  
• Incidence of breast cancer is very low among Greek and other Mediterranean women whose diet is rich with monounsaturated oils. Large amounts of fruits, vegetables, seafood, nuts and legumes are also responsible for lowering the risk of colorectal cancer.
  
• Include sources of Selenium in your anti cancer diet - lobster, shrimp, whole grains, brown rice, cottage cheese, lamb chops, chicken, sunflower seeds and garlic.
  
• Flaxseeds are said to be full of cancer-preventive compounds that can help you reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer.
  
• Green tea and garlic are also credited with anti oxidant properties that fight cancer cells.

Cancer Fighting Food
broccoli	sweet potatoes	papayas
brussel sprouts	tomatoes	peaches
cabbage	yams	tangerines
carrots	apricots	almondss
cauliflower	blueberries	sweet potato
eggplant	grapefruit	spinach
green beans	grapes	pumpkin
peppers	lemons	yogurt
radishes	mangoes	Salmon
squash	oranges	tuna

1. Eat the right foods
2. Limit dietary fat and keep your weight under control
3. Include a healthy exercise regimen into your lifestyle
4. Keep stress at bay
5. Include daily supplements of Vitamin C, Calcium, Flaxseed, Vitamin E and Selenium
6. Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption
7. Quit smoking

Breast Cancer Diet

Chemotherapy and radiation can lead to nausea and loss of appetite. A typical breast cancer diet can include small meals instead of three heavy meals. Try eating foods such as crackers, toast, yogurt and oatmeal to fight the nausea and vomiting. Ensure that your breast cancer diet includes plenty of fluids. Sipping water often can help in coping with the dry mouth syndrome that sometimes accompanies breast cancer treatments. Avoid fried and high-fiber foods, unless you suffer from constipation.

should i take the swine flu vaccine?

This was written by Dr. Russell Blaylock during the previous vaccination attack on humanity sometime around New Year 2010:

This is a health alert from MD Dr. Russell Blaylock concerning swine flu published in http://www.theflucase.com No one should take the swine flu vaccine--it is one of the most dangerous vaccines ever devised. It contains an immune adjuvant called Squalene (MF-59) which has been shown to cause severe autoimmune disorders such as MS, rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus. This is the vaccine adjuvant that is strongly linked to the Gulf War syndrome, which killed over 10,000 soldiers and caused a 200% increase in the fatal disease ALS (Lou Gehrig disease). This virus H1N1 kills by causing a "cytokine storm", which means that it cause the body's immune system to overreact and that is why it is killing young people and is a mild disease in the elderly. (The elderly have weakened immune systems.) This vaccine is a very powerful immune stimulator and carries the real possibility of making the lethality of the virus much greater. One's best protection is vitamin D3. One should take 5000 IU a day now and when the disease begins to spread increase the dose to 15,000 IU a day. Vitamin D3 modulates the immune reaction, reducing the chance of an overreaction and stimulates the body to produce what are called antimicrobial peptides, which are powerful killers of viruses that does not involve immunity. This is dose related, which means the higher the dose of vitamin D3 the better the protection. Fish oils (the best is Carlson's Norwegian lemon flavored fish oil) also reduce immune overreaction. One teaspoon a day should be sufficient. For severe symptoms, one teaspoon twice a day. Antioxidants of various kinds also help--this includes, quercetin, curcumin, grapeseed extract, vitamin C and natural vitamin E. A good multivitamin/mineral such as Extend Core (http://www.vrp.com/) is also essential. Feel free to spread this around. People need to know how to protect themselves.

If you are a Muslim and still believe in vaccinations do Istikhara since Allah knows for sure what is correct.

Check also the Protection list for forced Vaccinations, no vaccinations etc.

some antibiotics...by JOY GARDNER

Antibiotics tend to kill off the good flora in the body,along with the undesirable bacteria,and should be avoided whenever an effective substitute can be found.But there are certainly times when better to take an antibiotics than suffer the consequences of a severe illness.Some antibiotics affect the fetus more than others.
For example,although PENICILIN does cross the placenta readily,it cause no apparent damage to the fetus.TETRACYCLINE,however is specific antibiotic which should not be taken after the first four months of pregnancy because it can darken the baby's teeth and delay bone growth .STREPTOMYCIN has been known to cause deafness in the baby.
When taking TETRACYCLINE ANTIBIOTICS (these include tetracycline,terramycin,tetrex,sumycin,randomycin,,robitet,retet,qidtet,panamycin,mysteclin-F,declomycin,cyclopar,aureomycin,achrostatin,and achromycin)you should know it will kill off lots of good bacteria in your gut and will probably give you a stomach ache.With this antibiotic,do not take yogurt or other foods high calcium,within one hour before,during,or for two hours after taking tetracycline,because high calcium levels will drastically cut down on the effectiveness of tetracycline.
Antacids such as Alka-Seltzer and Tums should also be avoided because they can block the absorption of tetracycline and inhibit its effectiveness.WAIT untill you have finished taking the complete dosage and than you can begin a couple of table spoon of yogurt three times a day or take an acidophilus tablet before meals,and eat foods in high calcium,tp help reestablish the beneficial bacteria.Never eat bacon,or meats cured with nitrities while taking Terramycin,because this has caused camcer in rats.It is now believed that substances which cause cancer can also cause mutation...

ANTIBIOTIK

antibiotik hanya berkesan untuk membunuh bakteria
dan bukan virus. Virus biasanya menyebabkan batuk, sakit tekak, selsema dan sakit badan. 80% sakit tekak dan selsema adalah disebabkan virus. Virus
biasanya akan hilang dengan sendirinya selama 7 hari hingga 14 hari
walaupun tanpa penggunaan antibiotik.

Sebagai contoh - Denggi ialah sejenis virus, jadi tiada antibiotik apa pun di dalam dunia ini yang boleh membunuh virus denggi. Ia akan hilang dengan sendirinya selepas 10 hari, tetapi perawatan yang lain seperti mengawal hidrasi tubuh dan pemerhatian kadar platelet diperlukan.

Kenapa tiada antibiotik digunakan untuk merawat denggi? Ya, kerana denggi ialah sejenis virus. (pandaaaii.. ... :) )Sekiranya semua doktor memberikan antibiotik kepada pesakit yang sakit tekak dan selsema, dan semua pesakit mengambilnya, ini bermakna 80%daripada antibiotik tadi yang tidak memberi apa-apa kesan kepada virus adalah satu pembaziran, sia-sia malah boleh mendatangkan bahaya kepada tubuh.

Kenapa Perlu Berhati-Hati Mengambil Antibiotik?
1. Antibiotik boleh menyebabkan alahan. Alahan boleh jadi sedikit seperti urticaria iaitu timbul ruam gegata di seluruh badan sehingga ke alahan yangteruk seperti kulit melecur dan sesak nafas.

2. Antibiotik mempunyai kesan sampingan. Antibiotik boleh menyebabkan kesan sampingan kecil seperti loya, pening, muntah dan cirit birit sehingga ke yang teruk seperti kerosakan buah pinggang, usus dan hati, pekak dan sawan.Steven Johnson Syndrome adalah satu kesan sampingan kepada beberapa jenis antibiotik berasaskan sulfa. Ia menyebabkan keadaan kulit seperti terbakar dan juga menyerang kawasan seperti mulut mata dan lidah. Kesan sampingan ini boleh membawa maut.

3. Antibiotik sebagai bom nuklear. Bukan semua bakteria di dalam badan adalah jahat. Bakteria baik di dalam usus sebagai contoh lactobacillus,memenuhi usus supaya bakteria jahat seperti Clostridium Difficile tidak dapat memenuhi ruang tersebut. Malah ada bakteria di usus yang boleh membantu penghadaman dan menghasilkan sejenis vitamin yang membantu
manusia. Begitu juga contohnya dengan kawasan vagina wanita.

Bakteria baik yang terbunuh boleh menyebabkan "candida", sejenis kulat senang membiak dikawasan itu.Malangnya, antibiotik tidak mengenal musuh. Ia seperti sebuah BOM NUKLEAR.Kawan atau lawan, semuanya disapu, disembelih dan dibunuh dengan kejam.Pembunuhan beramai-ramai tanpa belas kasihan ini ternyata membawa padah.Selepas tiada lagi bakteria yang baik, maka bakteria yang jahat akan bermaharajalela. Jadilah episod cerita koboi bila sherif dah tak ada.Antibiotik Seperti Harimau Hilang TaringApabila antibiotik diambil dan digunakan sewenang-wenangnya, maka Bakteriayang tidak terbunuh oleh antibiotik akan menjalani mutasi. Ia menjadi kebaldan semakin kuat. Bakteria ini akan membiak dan tersebar di kalangan manusia yang dekat dan jauh.Apa yang berlaku, antibiotik yang sama apabila digunakan tidak lagi berfungsi seperti sebelumnya. Maka, doktor terpaksa menggunakan antibiotik yang lebih kuat kerana yang lama tidak berkesan.

Kitaran ini akan menjadi lebih menakutkan. Antibiotik yang kuat ini pula digunakan sewenang-wenangnya. Maka apabila bakteria mula bermutasi dan menjadi kebal,antibiotik yang kuat tadi semakin hilang belangnya. Antibiotik yang lebihkuat lagi digunakan... ia akan berterusan sehingga tiada lagi antibiotikyang berkesan terhadap manusia.

Kos Perubatan Meningkat
Semakin kuat antibiotik digunakan semakin mahal antibiotik tersebut. Anday ang kaya mungkin tak kisah dengan kos antibiotik yang meningkat sekarang.; Tetapi buat yang susah, RM 60 untuk 7 biji Augmentin memang memeningkankepala. Di hospital kos perbelanjaaan rawatan juga semakin meningkat. Ini kerana antibiotik yang kuat tidak mungkin berharga murah. Syarikatf armaseutikal terpaksa membelanjakan jutaan wang untuk menghasilkan antibiotik yang lebih kuat dan siapa yang harus membayar harga itu?

Kenapa Antibiotik Digunakan Sewenang-Wenangnya?

1. Sebelum menuding kesalahan kepada orang lain, lebih baik salahkan diri sendiri dahulu. Doktor seperti saya, kadangkala selalu memberikan antibiotik walaupun tidak perlu. Biasanya General Practioner (GP) di klinik-klinik swasta lebih suka melakukan demikian. Ada beberapa sebab...
a. Satunya mungkin tidak beberapa yakin kepada diagnosis yang dibuat.Terdapat garisan di antara jangkitan bakteria dan virus. Mungkin garisan itu sukar dibezakan untuk sesetengah pesakit.
b. Untuk mengelakkan secondary infection. Jangkitan bakteria di atas jangkitan virus yang sedia ada. (ini alasan yang baik bagi doktoruntuk menjual antibiotik)

c. Menghindarkan persepsi buruk pesakit kepada doktor dan klinik.Kalau anda nak tahu, ada jenis pesakit yang mempunyai tanggapan burukkepada doktor yang tak mahu memberikan antibiotik. "Apalah ini doktor, tarak bagi antibiotik, next time tarak mau datang sini lagi".atau "ini klinik tak bagus, takda bagi antibiotik". Hilang seorangpelanggan...

d. Meningkatkan keuntungan dengan memberi antibiotik. Ya, jualanantibiotik boleh menguntungkan. Itu sebab ramai doktor swasta akanmemberi antibiotik walaupun dengan sebab-sebab yang tidak logik

.2. Pesakit juga bersalah di dalam hal ini. Saya sudah banyak kali menceritakan ada ibu bapa yang terlalu menekan doktor untuk memberi antibiotik. Ada yang masam mencuka bila tak bagi antibiotik. Padahal anak tak ada demam pun, atau hanya sedikit selsema. Jikalau ibu bapa tahu betapa teruknya kesan Steven Johson Syndrome, sejenis lecuran kulit disebabkan alahan antibiotik pasti anda lebih berhati-hati.

"Anak saya takkan baik kalau tak diberi antibiotik". Ini adalah ayat clicheu ntuk ibu ayah yang selalu bagi anaknya antibiotik walaupun sedikit demam.

Cara SayaAnda patut percaya, saya sendiri sebagai doktor, tak pernah memberi antibiotik kepada anak saya yang batuk, demam atau selsema selama seminggu.Saya akan memberinya ubat-ubat yang perlu sahaja, vitamin C tambahan, minumair kosong banyak dan makan banyak buah-buahan. Pada kebiasaannya, selepasseminggu batuk itu akan hilang.Sekiranya selepas seminggu batuk, dengan adanya demam tinggi dan selsema,saya mungkin akan mulakan antibiotik yang paling rendah. Antibiotik mestidihabiskan.Perlu diberitahu di sini... Ubat antibiotik bukanlah ubat demam, atauselsema atau ubat sakit perut. Ia adalah untuk membunuh bakteria dan .Kalau demam, makan lah ubat demam dan kalau selsema makanlah ubat selsema.Antibiotik digunakan sekiranya terdapat jangkitan bakteria.

Doktor, Tolong Bagi Antibiotik Paling Kuat!"Doktor, saya batuk dan sakit tekak, esok saya ada meeting. Boleh bagi saya antibiotik paling kuat supaya saya boleh pergi meeting esok".Pertama sekali saya nak bagi tahu, Allah bagi kita sakit selain daripada ujian dan menghapuskan dosa, ialah untuk memberitahu kita yang badan kita ini perlukan rehat kerana bekerja terlalu kuat. Antibiotik tak boleh membantu anda mengembalikan kesihatan anda seperti sediakala sekiranya anda mengidap jangkitan. Berilah masa untuk badan anda berehat.Kedua, untuk memberi antibiotik, perlu ada caranya. Mulakan dengan antibiotik yang tak beberapa kuat dahulu. Kemudian baru naik selangkah demi selangkah sekiranya tidak berkesan. Kalau kita nak bunuh seekor nyamuk,janganlah rumah hendak dibakar. Kalau nak bunuh bakteria yang tak beberapa kuat, jangan gunakan antibiotik yang paling kuat. Itu salah cara.Tujuannya adalah untuk memastikan antibiotik yang paling kuat disimpanuntuk menghadapi kuman yang sama kuat juga. Sekiranya kuman biasa pun dahmenjadi kebal kepada antibiotik yang paling kuat, apabila tiba kuman yangpaling kuat, tiada antibiotik lagi yang boleh digunakan.Bayangkan, tiada lagi ubat untuk membunuh bakteria... Sedikit luka di kakipun boleh menyebabkan kematian. Kita seolah-olah kembali ke zaman sebelumPerang Dunia Kedua!

Posted by Dr Azwan at 4:18 PM

bahaya microwave

Ketuhar gelombang mikro atau lebih popular dengan nama inggerisnya microwave oven, ialah antara gajet moden yang popular dikalangan para suri rumah dan pengusaha restoran di dunia sebagai jalan pintas menyediakan makanan untuk keluarga dan pelanggan.

Ketuhar ini amat popular kerana kecekapannya memanaskan makanan dalam sekelip mata. Lebih-lebih lagi, amat membantu pada bulan puasa, waktu sahur. Para ibu dan isteri hanya perlu masukkan makanan ke dalam ketuhar dan tekan punatnya....nyit...nyit...nyit dan tinggg.....! Makanan panas sudah pun terhidang. Justeru, hampir setiap rumah kini memiliki microwave oven.

Cara masak melawan fitrah

Cara memasak atau memanaskan makanan di atas api atau ketuhar biasa bermula dengan makanan panas di bahagian luar dahulu, kemudian barulah haba masuk ke bahagian dalam. Berlainan dengan penggunaan ketuhar gelombang mikro. Makanan yang dimasak atau dipanaskan akan menjadi panas di bahagian dalam dahulu, kemudian barulah haba bergerak ke luar.
Ini boleh dilihat dengan membakar kentang di dalam ketuhar gelombang mikro untuk satu tempoh yang agak lama, katakan sejam. Walaupun telah dimasak sejam, kentang kelihatan seperti belum masak. Tetapi jika dibelah, tiada apa di bahagian dalamnya melainkan arang!

Inilah yang dikatakan cara memasak melawan fitrah. Pastinya sesuatu yang melawan fitrah, lazimnya membawa keburukan.

Ketuhar pengancam nyawa

Ketuhar gelombang mikro diperkenalkan pada orang ramai sekitar pertengahan 1950-an. Ketika itu tidak banyak kajian saintifik terhadap kesan memakan makanan gelombang mikro. Cuma sejak kebelakangan ini barulah pelbagai kajian dan penyelidikan dilakukan terhadap kesan memakan makanan gelombang mikro kepada kesihatan manusia. Kesemuanya merumuskan bahawa ketuhar gelombang mikro menghasilkan makanan yang sangat bahaya.
Ini agak mengejutkan kerana ketuhar ini baru bersama kita beberapa dekad sahaja. Namun dalam tempoh yang singkat itu, pelbagai penyakit yang berbahaya dan pelik-pelik muncul satu persatu. Ini secara teorinya, menjelaskan penggunaan ketuhar gelombang mikro turut menyumbang kepada meningkatnya pelbagai penyakit yang mengancam nyawa!
Tidak hairan jika golongan remaja hari ini, banyak yang diserang sakit jantung, dan orang muda seusia20-an dan 30-an mati menghidap kanser.


Makanan jadi toksik
Dalam penggunaan ketuhar gelombang mikro, radiasi elektromagnetik menggerakkan molekul-molekul makanan. Molekul-molekul ini 'dipaksa' berpusing sedangkan kalau memanaskan makanan cara biasa, molekul-molekul ini bergerak dari tepi ke tepi. Keadaan berpusing ini memusnahkan molekul dan kadang kala menyusunnya semula menjadi bahan-bahan toksik yang menyebabkan alahan kepada manusia.

Badan tak kenal makanan
Yang dibimbangkan tentang penggunaan ketuhar gelombang mikro, bukan radiasi yang terhasil, tetapi bagaimana ia merosakkan DNA makanan hingga badan manusia tidak kenal bahawa apa yang ditelan itu ialah makanan.
Kerana tidak mengenali makanan, badan bertindak menyalutinya di dalam sel-sel lemak sebagai perlindungan terhadap 'makanan mati'; atau badang mengumuhkannya dengan pantas.
Sesungguhnya telah banyak bukti saintifik yang didedahkan oleh saintis akan bahaya penggunaan ketuhar gelombang mikro, para pengeluar tetap mengatakan ia selamat kerana keuntungan yang diperoleh daripada penjualan ketuhar ini berlipat ganda.

Penemuan mengejutkan
Dua orang penyelidik, Blanc dan Hertel telah mengesahkan bahawa memasak menggunakan ketuhar gelombang mikro, dengan ketaranya mengubah nutrisi makanan. Hertel telah bertahun-tahun menjadi saintis makanan dan berkhidmat di sebuah syarikat makanan Swiss terkemuka. Dia dibuang kerja kerana mempersoalkan prosedur memproses makanan secara luar tabi'i. Lantas dia bergabung tenaga dan kepakaran dengan Blanc dari Swiss Federal Institute of Biochemistry dan University Institute for Biochemistry.
Kedua-dua saintis ini mengkaji kesan makanan mikro gelombang terhadap lapan individu dengan mengambil darah mereka sejurus selepas mengambil makanan gelombang mikro. Blanc dan Hertel mendapati paras haemoglobin individu-individu ini telah menurun. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan orang yang makan makanan gelombang mikro cenderung mendapat anaemia (kekurangan darah).

Situasi bertambah jelas pada bulan kedua penyelidikan.
Itu baru dua bulan diberi makan makanan gelombang mikro, bagaimana kalau kita memakannya berbulan-bulan, bertahun-tahun?
Sepuluh sebab ketuhar gelombang mesti dibuang
Perhatikan fakta hasil kajian klinikal saintifik Swiss, Jerman dan Rusia di bawah ini:
Makan makanan yang melalui proses ketuhar gelombang mikro menyebabkan kerosakan otak dalam jangka panjang iaitu ia 'memendekkan' utusan elektrik di dalam otak (depolarizing atau demagnetizing tisu otak).
Badan manusia tidak mampu meleraikan (metabolize) bahan makanan yang dimasak/dipanaskan di dalam ketuhar gelombang mikro.
Pengeluaran hormon lelaki dan perempuan terhenti dan/atau berubah dengan mengambil makanan gelombang mikro.
Kesan makanan gelombang mikro sebenarnya ibarat sisa/sampah di dalam badan manusia.
Mineral, vitamin dan khasiat makanan gelombang mikro berkurang atau berubah.. Jadi badan kita dapat sedikit sahaja manfaat makanan. Badan kita juga menyerap kompaun-kompaun yang berubah itu, dan tidak dapat meleraikannya.
Mineral-mineral di dalam sayuran berubah menjadi radikal bebas yang menyebabkan kanser apabila dimasak/dipanaskan di dalam ketuhar gelombang mikro. Ini antara punca mengapa pengidap kanser meningkat.


Makanan gelombang mikro menyebabkan ketumbuhan kanser di dalam perut dan usus-juga menjadi punca meningkatnya penghidap penyakit ini.
Makan makanan gelombang mikro berpanjangan menyebabkan sel-sel kanser meningkat di dalam darah manusia.
Makan makanan gelombang mikro secara berterusan juga menyebabkan merosotnya sistem imun melalui kelenjar limpa dan pengubahan serum darah.
Makanan gelombang mikro menyebabkan hilang daya ingatan, tumpuan, kestabilan emosi dan mengurangkan kecerdikan..
Fikirkan...
Pernahkah kita terfikir mengapa anak-anak kita hari ini degil, keras dan gelap hati? Atau kerap berlaku 'haruan makan anak' serta amalan seks luar tabi'i? Atau pernahkah terlintas di benak fikiran kita, mengapa makin ramai yang cenderung menukar jantina - perempuan mahu jadi lelaki dan yang lelaki mahu jadi perempuan? Fenomenanya krisis identiti dan gender kini menular dan semakin menjadi kelaziman. Antara sebabnya ialah kecelaruan hormon di dalam badan yang selain disebabkan makan makanan yang berstatus syubhah, juga berkemungkinan besar berpunca daripada makanan yang ditelan melalui proses gelombang mikro.
Selain pengusaha restoran, siapa lagi yang menghidangkan makanan yang mengancam kesihatan ini kalau bukan kita sendiri? Kitalah isteri, kitalah ibu yang kononnya sentiasa siuk. Maka ketuhar gelombang mikrolah yang kita sandarkan untuk pantas menyediakan makanan keluarga tersayang.

Jika di rumah kita ada ketuhar ini dan telah tahu akan bahayanya, hentikanlah penggunaannya. Hanya mereka yang zalim sahaja sanggup menggadai nyawa sendiri dan ahli keluarganya.

Jika anda sedang berkira-kira mahu membeli ketuhar gelombang mikro, lupakan niat itu. Laburkan duit anda itu untuk sesuatu yang lebih bermanfaat untuk kesihatan keluarga. Jangan kita menjadi pembunuh kepada keluarga melalui penggunaan ketuhar gelombang mikro dengan memberi mereka makan makanan yang mengancam nyawa!

Terdapat banyak jurnal dan rencana kesihatan dan perubatan yang menjelaskan bahayanya ketuhar gelombang mikro kepada nyawa manusia. Antaranya:

http://www.mercola.com/article/microwave/hazards2.htm
http://www.cancersalves.com/article/microwave.html
http://www.indigosun.com/august99/microwave.htm

Sumber : ANIS, Mac 2008

kenapa tepung gandum berwrna putih

something to share...not sure how true...Subject:Kenapa Tepung berwarna putih.....?????Hidup lebih sihat tanpa tepung gandum putih (bleached).Beberapa bulan kebelakangan ini saya memang tersangat sibuk danmemenatkan.In sya-Allah hujung November saya dapat berehat dan dapat menulis lebihbanyak artikel.Dua hari lepas alhamdulillah saya dan isteri dapat berkunjung ke rumahkakak sulung saya.Kakak saya ini sudah uzur maklumlah usia sudah melebihi 60 tahun.Abang ipar saya sudah berusia 68 tahun tetapi alhamdulillah kelihatanmasih segak. Kakak dan abang ipar saya ini tinggal di Felda danmenjalankan kedai runcit di hadapan rumahnya.Dalam kunjungan saya kali ini, saya terserempak dengan satu pasanganyang juga bertamu ke rumah kakak saya ini.Pasangan ini dari kalangan orang berada berjawatan besar dan memandukereta mewah.Apa yang ingin saya ceritakan di sini ialah berkenaan tetamu sang suami.Sang suami yang saya namakan Mr Y ini adalah orang penting di salahsebuah kilang pengeluar tepung gandum. Dengan kesempatan yang diberikanAllah SWT ini, saya mengambil peluang untuk bertanya berbagai soalanberkenaan tepung gandum..Maklumat pertama yang saya perolehi dari Mr Y ini ialah bahawa tepunggandum bersubsidi adalah dari jenama Cap Kunci yang boleh dibeli dipasaran dengan harga sekitar RM1.45 manakala tepung dari jenama lainnyaadalah tidak bersubsidi dan dijual pada harga sekitar RM2.80.Apa yang saya ingin kemukakan sebagai satu persoalan ialah mengapakahrakyat marhaen tidak berpeluang untuk membeli tepung Cap Kunci ini?Pekedai terutama pekedai kecil yang memerlukan tepung Cap Kunci untukmembuat roti canai juga menghadapi masalah besar untuk mendapatkannya dipasaran.Agaknya siapakah yang berjaya membeli tepung Cap Kunci ini??Seterusnya saya bertanya bagaimana tepung gandum dihasilkan. Mr Ymenjelaskan dengan terperinci proses bagaimana tepung gandum inidihasilkan termasuk bagaimana tepung ini dilunturkan warnanya.Apa bila tiba bab ini, saya mencelah menceritakan bagaimana bahan kimiaBENZOYL PEROXIDE (BP) digunakan untuk menjadikan tepung gandum berwarnaputih melepak. Tepung gandum setelah dikisar berwarna kekuningan. Denganmencampurkan bahan kimia BP ke dalam tepung ini, warna tepung akandilunturkan menjadi warna putih dalam masa yang singkat.Mr Y menjelaskan kepada saya bahawa bahan kimia BP ini adalah merbahayadan boleh menyebabkan berbagai penyakit.Mr Y menambah cerita bahawa kilang dimana beliau bekerja adalahsatu-satunya kilang yang tidak menggunakan BP untuk memutihkan tepung.Beliau menambah bahawa pada satu waktu dahulu, satu lori tepung gandumseberat 20 tan untuk dieksport ke Singapore telah ditegah masuk keranamengandungi bahan kimia BP.Bagusnya Singapore, mereka mengharamkan jualan tepung gandum yangmengandungi bahan kimia BP kerana hendak menjaga kesihatan rakyatnyatetapi mengapa Malaysia terus menzalimi rakyatnya dengan membenarkanjualan tepung yang mengandungi kimia merbahaya BP ini??Saya cukup merasa seronok kerana mengetahui ada jenama tepung gandum diMalaysia yang tidak mengandungi bahan kimia BP yang merbahaya ini.Demi untuk mengesahkan cerita dari Mr Y ini saya masuk ke kedai kakaksaya untuk mengambil beberapa bungkusan tepung gandum yang dikeluarkanoleh kilang Mr Y bekerja.Saya membuat semakan pada bungkusan tepung tersebut untuk mengesahkantiada perkataan "Benzoyl Peroxide" di luarnya.Setelah puas menyemak, saya begitu terkejut apabila melihat bungkusanini tertera "mengandungi Benzoyl Peroxide".Mr Y lebih terkejut kerana pada sangkaannya kilang dimana beliau bekerjatidak menggunakan BP untuk melunturkan tepung gandum.Selain terkejut, Mr Y amat malu apabila sangkaannya bahawa kilang tepungtempat beliau bekerja tidak menggunakan BP adalah meleset.Semalam saya mengGoogle untuk mencari bacaan tambahan tentang BP danberikut adalah antara dapatan saya:1. Dari http://getacnetreat ments.com/review/benzoyl- peroxide/Benzoyl PeroxideBenzoyl Peroxide is a highly potent chemical often used in lowconcentrations as an acne treatment.Benzoyl Peroxide basically works as a peeling agent, stripping dead skincells and killing bacteria within pores.Pure benzoyl peroxide is highly flammable, explosive, toxic, and issuspected of being a possible tumor promoter.Although Benzoyl Peroxide is generally considered safe at lowconcentrations, since it breaks down in contact with skin, it is knownfor causing nasty side effects such as hives, swelling of the face,itching, and dry and peeling skin.It is also a powerful bleaching agent and will cause discoloration whenit comes in contact with clothing and hair.2. Dari http://msds . chem.ox.ac. uk/BE/benzoyl_ peroxide.htmlBenzoyl PeroxideClassified as: TOXIC, FLAMMABLE and EXPLOSIVE Toxicology Possible tumorpromoter. May act as a mutagen.Toxic by inhalation. May be harmful if swallowed and in contact withskin. Eye, skin and respiratory irritant.Typical TLV 5 mg/m3.3. Dari http://pesticideinf o.org/Detail_Chemical. jsp?Rec_Id= PC37521Toxicity to humans, including carcinogenicity, reproductive anddevelopmental toxicity, neurotoxicity, and acute toxicity.4. Dari http://ptcl . chem.ox.ac. uk/~hmc/hsci/ chemicals/benzoyl_peroxide .html*** Benzoyl peroxide presents a number of hazards..Firstly, it is potentially explosive when mixed with organic material.Friction or grinding may also be sufficient to make it explode.*** The compound is very flammable.*** Benzoyl peroxide is toxic if you breathe it in, and may be harmfulif you swallow it or get it on the skin.*** In addition, benzoyl peroxide may act as a tumor promoter.Daripada keterangan dari 4 laman web di atas dapat dijelaskan bahawaBenzoyl Peroxide adalah :* Bahan toksik* Bahan penggalak tumor* Boleh menyebabkan alahan pada kulit* Bahan mutagen iaitu bahan yang boleh menyebabkan mutasi padasel badan.* Bahan peluntur kuat yang mampu melunturkan iaitu menukarkanke warna putih pakaian dan juga rambut yang berwarna.Itulah sebabnya BP digunakan untuk menukarkan warna tepung gandum kepadawarna putih kerana BP adalah satu bahan peluntur yang amat kuatsehinggakan rambut hitam boleh bertukar putih bila disentuhkan BP ini.Proses pemutihan tepung gandum dilakukan adalah dengan cara mencampurkantepung gandum dengan bahan kimia BP ini..Dalam tempuh yang singkat, iaitu tidak sampai pun 1 jam, semua tepunggandum ini akan bertukar ke putih.Selain menukar (meluntur) kepada warna putih, BP juga bertindak balasdengan tepung gandum ini lalu menukarkan protin gluten yang terdapatdalam tepung gandum ini. Ia juga mengakibatkan sebahagian nutrisididalam tepung gandum yang asal merosot.Ini mengakibatkan serangga kurang menggemari tepung putih berbandingtepung gandum yang asal (sila baca artikel berbahasa Inggeris di bawah).BP ini akan terus berada di dalam tepung putih ini apabila dipasarkan.Dalam bahasa mudah, tepung gandum putih adalah kurang baik keranamengandungi bahan toksik BP yang boleh mengakibatkan berbagai masalahdisamping sebahagian nutrisinya telah hilang.Saya sebagai seorang yang pernah mengalami "acute gout" sudah masakbenar dengan kesan negatif tepung putih ini ke atas pesakit gout.Sesiapa yang menghidap penyakit gout, sila buat eksperimen ini.Sebagai permulaannya, kawallah permakanan sehingga gout anda berkurangdan hampir tidak ada.Setelah itu, makanlah makanan yang dibuat dari tepung putih seperti meekuning atau roti canai dalam kuantiti yang banyak dan tunggulahkesannya.In sya-Allah dalam tempuh 24 jam, pesakit gout akan mengalami simptomgout yang serius.Itulah akibat dari memakan tepung putih yang mengandungi bahan kimiaBenzoyl Peroxide.Sebagai eksperimen kawalan (control experiment), lakukan pula eksperimenyang sama seperti di atas tetapi menggunakan pula spageti atau makaroniatau capati. Kesemua makanan ini diperbuat daripada gandum juga namuntepung ini tidak campurkan dengan benzoyl peroxide.In sya-Allah eksperimen ini tidak akan menyebabkan symptom gout.Daripada kedua-dua eksperimen ini menunjukkan dengan jelas bahawa bukangandum yang membahayakan pesakit gout namun ialah kandungan benzoylperoxide di dalam tepung gandumlah yang membahayakan pesakit gout.Bagi mee kuning, selain benzoyl peroxide yang merbahaya, kandungan aidborik sebagai pengawet di dalamnya menambah parah kepada pesakit gout.Bagi pesakit gout, bacalah dan amalkanlah saranan saya sebagaimana didalam srtikel bertajuk GOUT, punca dan insya-Allah anda boleh puleh,TIPs di http://emjayjb . multiply. com/journal/ item/75.Pesakit gout, diabetes dan arthritis perlu mengelakkan segala makananyang mengandungi tepung gandum putih (yang telah dilunturkan oleh BP)seperti mee kuning, roti canai, roti serta kueh mueh yang diperbuat daribahan ini.Bagi pendapat saya sebenarnya terdapat agenda sulit mengapa tepunggandum perlu diputihkan dengan menggunakan bahan kimia BP ini.Begitulah juga mengapa garam halus dimasukan bahan kimia merbahaya didalamnya.Kesemua usaha ini adalah bermotifkan agar kesemua manusia kecualiY***** mengalami ????.Hidup lebih sihat tanpa tepung gandum putih (bleached).Seorang manusia tidak akan menerima kesan negatif dari BP dalam tempuhyang singkat.Namun setelah mengambil produk tepung putih untuk tempuh yang panjangiaitu melebihi 20 atau 30 tahun, kesan negatif dari BP bakal semakinketara. Kini masalah gout, athritis dan diabetes semakin lumrah dikalangan rakyat Malaysia .Penyakit ini mula menyerang seawal usia hujung 20an atau awal 30an.Pada pendapat saya, produk dari tepung putih adalah satu punca pentingselain banyak faktor lain yang menyebabkan gout, diabetes dan athritis.Sekian wassalam wallahuaqlam