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One of the benefits of plants that we know is its role in fighting air pollution. The benefits of plants not only create fresh and clean air, but also can make you feel more comfortable and healthy. There have been many studies on the benefits of plants that mention the positive effects of putting plants in the room. One of them is to reduce your risk of disease. Below are some of the benefits of plants that you can get. Benefits of Plants in the House We tend to believe that the quality of the air inside the house is free from pollutants. When in fact, homes, offices, and rooms inside buildings can contain more pollutants than outdoors. One way to reduce air pollution in one's own home is to put plants in the room. In addition to improving air quality, plants will provide a sense of comfort and beautify the room. Check out the explanation below about the various benefits of plants in the house. Benefits of plants in warding off air pollution In addition to beautifying the ...

Some people believe in the benefits of drinking milk before going to sleep to trigger drowsiness, so they continue to apply it to adulthood, even to their children too. Although actually it still needs a review of whether drinking milk does play a role in causing drowsiness. The benefits of drinking milk before going to bed may be great for those of you who often have difficulty falling asleep at night. Insomnia can be caused by many things, including stomach problems. Stomach hungry or too full can make people unable to sleep immediately. Therefore, milk is considered as the right drink to make the stomach feel comfortable while making it easier for someone to sleep. Some studies have also found that consuming milk 30 minutes or 1 hour before going to sleep can have the effect of sleeping more soundly and sleeping more easily. This effect is thought to arise because milk contains a substance that can trigger drowsiness, namely melatonin. But this data still needs to be confirmed t...

Curette is best known as a process that a woman needs to go through when having a miscarriage. However, there are actually other curette functions. Knowing the curette process is expected to help patients and their companions prepare themselves and live it more calmly. Curette is actually the name of a surgical tool to remove tissue from the uterus. The procedure is called curettage. This procedure is performed by an obstetrician, and generally takes about 10-15 minutes. Before the curette is performed, the patient is anesthetized first. Curette Function Curette is not only done to clean the uterus after a miscarriage, but can also be done to diagnose certain conditions in the uterus, such as when there is suspicious vaginal bleeding. Curette for Examination To help with the diagnosis, curettes are generally done if the patient experiences the conditions as below. Having bleeding after menopause. Having bleeding outside the menstrual cycle, or with excessive amounts As a st...

Generally, adults need time to sleep for 7-8 hours each night to keep the body fit. However, those who experience sleep disorders can sleep up to more than 8 hours or even less than 7 hours. Various adverse health effects can lurk people with sleep disorders. Sleep disorders can occur in various forms, such as difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep conditions (insomnia), falling asleep without knowing the time and place (narcolepsy), and sleep apnea. Sleep disorders can be caused by many things, such as psychological conditions due to stress, depression, anxiety disorders, or physical conditions in the form of respiratory disorders, such as asthma, allergies, or colds. It could also be due to the influence of alcoholic drinks and environmental conditions when going to bed. The aging process, lifestyle, and daily sleep patterns can also affect. Lack of quality sleep, will cause you to wake up with a tired body condition and often sleepy during the day. Recognizing the Bad Ef...

Sexually transmitted gonorrhea can affect pregnancy and newborns. But not to worry, because gonorrhea can be treated. Gonorrhea is an infectious disease that is most often transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact with an infected person. This condition is caused by a bacterial infection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. N. gonorrhoeae bacteria can live and develop in the warm and moist reproductive tract, such as the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes (oviducts) in women. These bacteria can also develop in the urethra (the channel that carries urine from the bladder out of the body) in women and men, mouth, throat, and anus. Dangers of Gonorrhea in Pregnancy A pregnant mother may not know if she has been infected with gonorrhea. This is because the symptoms of gonorrhea in most pregnant women are not specific. Even if there are, the symptoms can be similar to complaints that can occur in a normal pregnancy, such as vaginal discharge, bleeding, or blood spots appearing...

Hernia surgery is performed as a treatment measure to treat the hernia. Especially if the herniated lump continues to enlarge and feel pain. There are two common hernia surgery techniques, which are open surgery and laparoscopy. Sometimes, hernia surgery may be the only way to cure hernias. Surgery is generally recommended when a hernia or a severe throbbing suffered does not improve, get worse, and risk causing dangerous complications. Get to know Hernia Hernia occurs when an organ or fat tissue pushes around a weak muscle or tissue wall. The most common type of hernia that occurs in Indonesia is an inguinal hernia, which is a hernia that occurs when a part of an organ in the abdominal cavity pushes the membrane lining the abdominal cavity or a weak abdominal wall muscle. As a result, formed lumps or swelling in the groin, can even cause a portion of the scrotum (testicular pouch) to enlarge. Inguinal hernias can cause incarceration and strangulation. Incarcerated hernias occu...

Some studies reveal, regular eating nuts can increase life expectancy. This is allegedly due to the benefits of nuts in reducing the risk of death from certain diseases. Almost all types of beans have the same health benefits. Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids, and various nutrients in them can support body health. Various Content and Benefits of Beans In addition to unsaturated fatty acids, nuts contain many nutrients that are good for the body. These nutrients include: L-arginine Arginine is an amino acid needed to produce nitric oxide. The function of nitric oxide is to dilate blood vessels. In other words, arginine can help the arterial walls more elastic and reduce the risk of clots forming in the arteries. Plant sterol Sterols can help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. Other products, such as margarine, are often added to plant sterols to make it healthier, but nuts already contain plant sterols naturally. Fiber One of the health benefits of fiber...

Having a baby is a happy moment for a woman. But who would have thought, that happy feeling can sometimes change suddenly become sad. This condition is called baby blues or postpartum blues. Baby blues are what usually happens to a woman who has just given birth because of hormonal changes. But if it is prolonged, this condition can turn into postpatrum depression, a condition in which a woman feels so depressed, has trouble sleeping, and appetite decreases in the long run. What are the Symptoms of Baby Blues? The following are some of the symptoms that can appear when a woman experiences baby blues after giving birth. Changes in mood or mood quickly Easy to feel sad Feeling restless Feeling hopeless Having a sleep disorder Easy cry Difficult to concentrate Feeling anxious Some of the above symptoms will usually last for two weeks. If it is more than two or three weeks, you may experience postpatrum despression. Why Can Baby Blues Occur? Baby blues can occur because t...

On food packaging labels, usually there is a glycemic index information. The glycemic index (IG) is a food classification system that contains carbohydrates. However, this information apparently cannot be used as the sole reference for implementing a healthy diet The glycemic index figure can be an indicator of how quickly the food consumed affects blood sugar levels in the body. Glycemic index numbers can sometimes be found on food packaging labels or can be checked on health pages on the internet. Foods with Low and High Glycemic Index Foods with a high glycemic index contain carbohydrates that are processed quickly by the body and cause blood sugar levels to rise rapidly. This is because certain carbohydrates are easier and faster digested by the body to become sugar that the body uses as an energy source. Some types of foods that have a high glycemic index are potatoes, white rice, sugar, white bread, soft drinks, and sweet drinks. While foods with low and moderate glycemic...

In addition to taking hair vitamin supplements, you can maintain healthy hair by eating nutritious foods. Besides being able to meet the needs of vitamins needed by the hair, consumption of nutritious foods is also safer and healthier for the body as a whole. Hair vitamins can naturally be obtained from the food you consume. If you eat foods with balanced nutrition that contain various types of vitamins, such as vitamins A, B, C, and D, omega-3s, iron, protein, carbohydrates, and zinc, then your hair's health will be maintained well. Vitamins that are Important for Hair One characteristic of healthy hair can be seen from its growth. Vitamins B and D are two nutrients that play an important role for hair growth. Vitamin B In addition to the role of regulating the central nervous system and body metabolism, B vitamins are important for maintaining healthy skin and hair. Vitamin B12, niacin, and biotin can help maintain hair strength. Vitamin D Vitamin D, which plays a rol...