Note the Menstrual Cycle If you want to check Cholesterol


Cholesterol tests done to find out if someone is at risk of developing the disease or not. But for women, you should note the menstrual cycle, because cholesterol levels are affected by this cycle.

The study reported in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found cholesterol levels go down and up according to the menstrual cycle, so it must be considered to get accurate results.

In a study by the National Institutes of Health known cholesterol affected this cycle, hence cholesterol testing should be performed at the same time each month according to the cycle.

After Era Polio, Now Paralysis Caused by GBS


Polio is a scourge of the disease because it can cause paralysis, difficulty breathing and even death. But after the polio era is over, now a rare disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is the most common cause of paralysis.

"GBS causes a major after a period of polio paralysis (paralysis withered)," explained Dr. Manfalutfy Judge, Sp.S (K), of Division of Clinical Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular Disease, Department of Neurology Faculty of Medicine, RSCM, in the event Press Conference 'To take care of Disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Myasthenia Gravis (MG), at the Hotel Mulia Jakarta, Friday (4/13/2012).

Beware, Many dots Allergies in Your Home!


Cleared the room with the vacuum-cleaner, keeping the kitchen clean, but the nose remains blocked even snorted. Apparently the house is super clean and tidy can hide some of the allergens.

"Many people who suffer from allergies each year, but did not realize that there are sources of misery right under his nose," says Clifford Bassett, MD, medical director of the Allergy and Asthma Care in New York, as quoted from iVillage, Saturday (14/04/2012) .

Facial pores can shrink with Healthy This Vegetables

Large pores may be a problem for most people. Production of excess oil, dirt accumulation and bacterial growth can cause enlarged pores. But some vegetables can help shrink the pores and of course make the body healthy.

In addition to the above factors, there are other factors that cause enlarged pores, namely genetics, aging and diet. Applying certain vegetables topically (on the surface of the skin) and eating foods rich in vegetables may help prevent the expansion of the pores and decrease or minimize the appearance of enlarged pores.

What milk is Suitable For You?


Milk is a beverage that is very familiar with the children because children need calcium for growth. The older, people actually drink less milk, but the benefits of milk is still very necessary, especially for women who need to obtain milk intake of protein, calcium, potassium, and vitamins A and D.

Some women stop eating dairy because of fears of weight gain and cholesterol or because it was bored with it.