2012 Many Diseases, Be careful For the Shio Rats
Chinese new year is still several weeks away, but it can be calculated that 2012 was the year the water dragon. Feng shui expert estimates, many people will experience health problems at this year especially those with zodiac rat.
These forecasts delivered international feng shui expert, Marites Allen in an article on the official website. No mention of what the disease would be endemic, but in general health issues will increase in the water dragon year that started on January 23, 2012.
Although generally applicable, Master Allen said that the increase in health problems will be most noticeable impact on the people who have zodiac rat. In contrast, the effect on some particular zodiac would be less than the others.
In addition, the year of the dragon is also often associated with natural disasters, especially earthquakes as it did in 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988 and 2000. This means that diseases associated with disasters such as respiratory problems and sanitation is expected to increase.
Since the year of the dragon this time has a dominant element is water, then the Master Allen suggested that the energy is balanced with the fire element. Based on feng shui, one way is to wear light colored clothing such as red, pink and orange.
While as reported by previous detikHealth, year of the dragon is also widely associated with increased fertility reproductive system. For those who want to have children, year of the dragon is touted as the best time to plan a pregnancy.
Fresh juices Can Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease has become the scourge of the biggest causes of death for all people around the world, including Indonesia. Drink fresh fruit juice is one effective way of preventing heart disease. Any juice?
Recent studies show that heart disease is one of the most significant causes of death worldwide, including Indonesia. Unhealthy eating habits play a very important role in causing heart disease.
Most people do not include fruits and vegetables in the daily diet, whereas fruits and vegetables is an innovative and effective ways to ward off heart disease. Some fruits and vegetables have outstanding nutritional value and beneficial for heart health.
Here are some fresh juice which can prevent heart disease, as reported by Buzzle, Monday (01/02/2012):
1. Orange
Citrus fruits contain lots of hesperidin, vitamin C can lower diastolic blood pressure and improve endothelial function (blood vessel walls).
2. Wine
Wine, especially red and purple grapes contain many flavonoids and resveratrol can improve improve the health of cells lining the blood vessels.
3. Pomegranate
Pomegranate is rich in polyphenols which are very beneficial for the heart, among others, to prevent and reduce atherosclerosis (thickening of artery walls), controlling cholesterol by reducing LDL (bad cholesterol and raise HDL (good cholesterol).
4. Apple
Apples contain many phytonutrients (phytochemicals) and pectin which acts as an antioxidant and works to lower bad cholesterol (LDL).
5. Kiwi
Kiwi is very rich in vitamin C content is very good as an antioxidant and increases the elasticity and strength of blood vessels.
6. Avocado
The best content of avocados is potassium and sodium which can control the tension in the arteries and cholesterol.
7. Strawberries
Strawberries are rich in potassium, magnesium and vitamin C that can regulate blood pressure, acts as an antioxidant and helps in the relaxation of arterial muscle.
8. Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe contains beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin B complex that acts as an antioxidant and an anticoagulant (blood thinner), and prevent atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in artery walls) and high blood pressure.
9. Aloe vera
Aloe vera contains beta-sitosterol which can lower cholesterol, improve blood circulation and strengthens the veins and arteries.
10. Carrots
The content of carrots is beta-carotene, glutathione (GSH), which reduce cholesterol levels and reduce systolic blood pressure.
11. Tomatoes
Tomato contains lycopene, phytonutrients (glycoside-esculeoside A), flavonoids (chalconaringenin), 9-oxo-octadecadienoic acid, which inhibits platelet aggregation, lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and also acts as an antioxidant.
12. Cucumber
Cucumbers contain beta-carotene, manganese which act as antioxidants and help ward off free radicals.
