Kompas.com - Using donor sperm and IVF techniques are now the single women who are concerned with the biological age can still have a baby, although not yet found a life companion.
In recent years an increasing number of single women who want to become mothers. According to data in the UK, in 2009 there were 1615 cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF) or IVF derived from donor sperm and produce 585 births. In 2010 there was an increase 21 percent by 1963 the number of IVF cycles.
"The women realize their biological clock is ticking. Biological clock men and women are different. These women are aware they can not wait to have children until they appear ideal man," said Prof.Geeta Nargund, head of reproductive medicine from St.George 's University Hospital in London.
According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) in all types of in vitro fertilization increased 5.9 percent in 2010. Therapies include IVF and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is performed by injecting a single sperm into an egg cell.
Of all the IVF treatment, 74 percent use their own eggs and 17 percent used another woman's eggs are frozen. About three percent use a donor egg and donor insemination using a six percent.
The average age of women who had IVF was 35 years old. About 4 percent are women aged 43-44 years, and two percent of women aged over 45 years.
In Indonesia alone IVF procedure should only be carried out to married couples who fail to do pregnancy in a natural way due to the blockage of the fallopian tubes problems or problems in poor sperm quality. Engineering ethics on the grounds that test tube baby using sperm and egg donation is not allowed.
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Sunday 25 March 2012
Friday 23 March 2012
Exercise Increase Sperm Production
Kompas.com - Prepare your sneakers. Men who regularly perform endurance exercise (endurance) tend to have better sperm production.
This was evidenced in research by researchers from Spain. They tested 31 healthy men who regularly exercise 2-4 times a week. When compared with men who rarely exercise, it turns out these guys sperm swim faster.
Why is that? Diana Vaamonde, Ph.D., who conducted this research explains that the exercise will stimulate the production of hormones such as testosterone are required to have seminal fluid and sperm cells healthy.
However, exercise should be done in moderation. Sports are too heavy with high intensity can actually cause a decrease in sperm quality in the age of 50 years. Sports are too esktrim mentioned spending will stimulate the stress hormones like cortisol that can actually interfere with the male sex hormone.
To keep the sperm count remained high, the recommended exercise duration is approximately 3-5 hours per week that are divided into several times.Kompas.com
This was evidenced in research by researchers from Spain. They tested 31 healthy men who regularly exercise 2-4 times a week. When compared with men who rarely exercise, it turns out these guys sperm swim faster.
Why is that? Diana Vaamonde, Ph.D., who conducted this research explains that the exercise will stimulate the production of hormones such as testosterone are required to have seminal fluid and sperm cells healthy.
However, exercise should be done in moderation. Sports are too heavy with high intensity can actually cause a decrease in sperm quality in the age of 50 years. Sports are too esktrim mentioned spending will stimulate the stress hormones like cortisol that can actually interfere with the male sex hormone.
To keep the sperm count remained high, the recommended exercise duration is approximately 3-5 hours per week that are divided into several times.Kompas.com
Thursday 22 March 2012
"Junk Food" Make Sperm Drag
KOMPAS.com - A lot of research showing the negative effects of the consumption of junk food on health. In fact, says the latest study, the consumption of junk food is also related to the amount of sperm production in men.
In a small study reported in the journal Human Reproduction, researchers studied a group of 99 men attending a fertility clinic in the United States. The results showed that men who consume high amounts of fat tend to have fewer sperm.
The study also found that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish and vegetable oils, can help improve the quality of sperm.
Lead researcher Professor Jill Attaman, of Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA, said, "The relationship between the two is quite big. This finding is both a reason to encourage everyone to limit their consumption of saturated fat is associated with cardiovascular disease perkembagan."
In the study, researchers divided the participants into three groups of men to see how much of their fat consumption. The results show, than those who ate less fat, fat man with the highest intake had 43 percent of the amount of sperm and lower sperm concentrations of 38 per cent lower. Sperm concentration is defined as the number of sperm per unit volume of cement.
Researchers emphasized that high-fat diet does not seem to interfere with the fertility of the male respondents in this research. In fact, no male sperm count below the WHO threshold set that is at least 39 million to 15 million per milliliter concentrations. Even in men who consumed the highest fat content (37 percent calories exceed normal limits), the number of sperm concentration reached 125 million with an average of 51 million per milliliter.
However, researchers still account for the fact that 71 percent of male respondents are overweight or obese, in which case it will certainly have a negative impact on sperm quality.
Dr Allan Pacey, senior lecturer in andrology at the University of Sheffield, assess the research is still limited and needs to be studied further. "It's a relatively small study that showed no association between intake of saturated fat diet with semen quality," he said
Pacey pleaded not surprised by these findings and the future he hopes there will be further research to clarify the relationship between the two. "There are several ways to improve the quality of sperm for infertile men with eating include eating a healthy diet, quitting smoking and if you are overweight should try to lose weight in the normal range," he added.Kompas.com
In a small study reported in the journal Human Reproduction, researchers studied a group of 99 men attending a fertility clinic in the United States. The results showed that men who consume high amounts of fat tend to have fewer sperm.
The study also found that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish and vegetable oils, can help improve the quality of sperm.
Lead researcher Professor Jill Attaman, of Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA, said, "The relationship between the two is quite big. This finding is both a reason to encourage everyone to limit their consumption of saturated fat is associated with cardiovascular disease perkembagan."
In the study, researchers divided the participants into three groups of men to see how much of their fat consumption. The results show, than those who ate less fat, fat man with the highest intake had 43 percent of the amount of sperm and lower sperm concentrations of 38 per cent lower. Sperm concentration is defined as the number of sperm per unit volume of cement.
Researchers emphasized that high-fat diet does not seem to interfere with the fertility of the male respondents in this research. In fact, no male sperm count below the WHO threshold set that is at least 39 million to 15 million per milliliter concentrations. Even in men who consumed the highest fat content (37 percent calories exceed normal limits), the number of sperm concentration reached 125 million with an average of 51 million per milliliter.
However, researchers still account for the fact that 71 percent of male respondents are overweight or obese, in which case it will certainly have a negative impact on sperm quality.
Dr Allan Pacey, senior lecturer in andrology at the University of Sheffield, assess the research is still limited and needs to be studied further. "It's a relatively small study that showed no association between intake of saturated fat diet with semen quality," he said
Pacey pleaded not surprised by these findings and the future he hopes there will be further research to clarify the relationship between the two. "There are several ways to improve the quality of sperm for infertile men with eating include eating a healthy diet, quitting smoking and if you are overweight should try to lose weight in the normal range," he added.Kompas.com
Thursday 8 March 2012
Global Warming Impact on Herbal Plants
Kompas.com - Increased global temperatures or global warming which affects the change of season turned out to join the company threatened to herbs or herbal medicine. Availability of raw materials abundant herbs are used more and more depleted.
This was revealed by Mulyo Rahardjo, managing director PT.Deltomed Laboratories. "Harvest cycle of chaos due to the change of seasons makes the supply of raw materials for herbal medicine are affected resulting in price fluctuations," he said when receiving a media visit to the factory Deltomed in Wonogiri, Central Java, on Thursday (08.12.11) ago.
One is the rising price of ginger. "Usually we buy ginger a price of Rp 20,000, but ever since the harvest season changed the price soared to Rp 100,000," he explained.
Other than price, according Mulyo also worrying is the availability of raw materials. Currently the starting rare earth are plants wedge (Eurycoma longifolia), which comes from Borneo.
"In recent years the supply of these plants continue to decline as many forests are cut down and replaced with palm oil," he added.
To get around this, PT.Deltomed which also produces brands Antangin or herbal remedies Herbal Cough, is now actively working with farmers for breeding and planting herbs.
One way is to plant cashew cashew farmers in Wonogiri. "We encourage farmers to grow herbs in the plant cashew cashews. Instead of idle land and planted the other can not," he explained.
Deltomed yourself then buy the herbs are in dry form (simplicia). Some plants that are routinely purchased Deltomed include turmeric, ginger, or bitter. Unfortunately, according to plant the earth peg Mulyo rather difficult to be planted on the island of Java.
Until recently, added Mulyo, Deltomed still rely on local herbs. "About 95 percent of our herbal ingredients derived from ground water, the rest is imported, mainly for ginseng," he said.
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This was revealed by Mulyo Rahardjo, managing director PT.Deltomed Laboratories. "Harvest cycle of chaos due to the change of seasons makes the supply of raw materials for herbal medicine are affected resulting in price fluctuations," he said when receiving a media visit to the factory Deltomed in Wonogiri, Central Java, on Thursday (08.12.11) ago.
One is the rising price of ginger. "Usually we buy ginger a price of Rp 20,000, but ever since the harvest season changed the price soared to Rp 100,000," he explained.
Other than price, according Mulyo also worrying is the availability of raw materials. Currently the starting rare earth are plants wedge (Eurycoma longifolia), which comes from Borneo.
"In recent years the supply of these plants continue to decline as many forests are cut down and replaced with palm oil," he added.
To get around this, PT.Deltomed which also produces brands Antangin or herbal remedies Herbal Cough, is now actively working with farmers for breeding and planting herbs.
One way is to plant cashew cashew farmers in Wonogiri. "We encourage farmers to grow herbs in the plant cashew cashews. Instead of idle land and planted the other can not," he explained.
Deltomed yourself then buy the herbs are in dry form (simplicia). Some plants that are routinely purchased Deltomed include turmeric, ginger, or bitter. Unfortunately, according to plant the earth peg Mulyo rather difficult to be planted on the island of Java.
Until recently, added Mulyo, Deltomed still rely on local herbs. "About 95 percent of our herbal ingredients derived from ground water, the rest is imported, mainly for ginseng," he said.
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Wednesday 7 March 2012
Assorted Herbal Lowering Blood Sugar
KOMPAS.com - A number of medicinal plants have such an effect of insulin in the human body. Plants reduce excessive blood sugar in people with diabetes. Combined diet and exercise, herbal consumed after a meal to control levels of blood gala.
The number of persons with diabetes mellitus in the country recently on the rise. "One reason is the consumption of too many carbohydrates. Much the rice produced in Indonesia, must be exhausted. We should reduce the intake of carbohydrates," says Prof. Dr. Sumali Wiryowidagdo, Apt, The Center for Natural Ingredients Drug Studies, Faculty of Pharmacy Departermen Mathematics, University of Indonesia.
Too many carbohydrates will lead to excessive production of sugar in the blood. Excessive blood sugar causes diabetes. The bad news, when it is exposed, diabetes can be controlled only by controlling blood sugar.
"Controlling blood sugar can not be done with dietary adjustments alone. Keep in sports," said Prof. Sumali.
Medicinal plants can be consumed to help control blood sugar. "Herbal medicine works like insulin. This herb can be used long term without side effects means," he added.
Expressed by Dr.. Prapti Utami, a doctor who studied medicinal herbs, medicinal plants constructive function, namely to rebuild and heal damaged tissue complications. Herbal medicine works to lower blood sugar by inhibiting the mechanism of sugar absorption due to the high fiber content.
Crops such as bitter melon works to improve pancreatic beta cells. "There are also stimulating the pancreatic beta cells in blood sugar," said Dr Prapti.
For diabetics who must mengongurns medication from a doctor that his blood sugar under control, should consult with your doctor first before taking herbs. "Keep the time between taking the drug clan drinking medicinal plants," says Prof. Sumali. Here are some herbs that lower blood sugar:
1. Mahkota Dewa
Pharmacological effects: anti-inflammatory drugs dysentery, sore skin, and eczema.
How to use: five to seven slices Phaleria brewed with a glass of hot water (200 cc). Cover and let sit to dissolve first. After that drink in moderation.
2. Brotowali
Pharmacological effects: analgesic (pain relieving), anti piretik (reduce heat)
How to: prepare brotowali 6 cm stem, wash, then cut into pieces. Add a third of a third mobile DLAN bitter leaf leaf cat whiskers. Boil three cups up to two glasses. Taken after meals.
3. Noni
Pharmacological effects: improving pancreatic beta cells and insulin receptors are not functioning properly.
How to use: two grated ripe noni fruit, add a little lime. Stir until evenly distributed. Squeeze it with a cloth and drunk.
4. Aloe vera
Pharmacological effects: anti-inflammatory, laxative
How to use: 1 sheet of aloe vera is washed out, discard needles, then cut into pieces, boiled aloe vera with three glasses of water up to one half cup. Drink 3 x1, 5 glass after every meal.
5. Pare
Pharmacological effects: anti-inflammatory, its cool. Charantin and polypeptide-P in the bitter melon stimulates pancreatic beta cells release insulin.
How to use: 200 grams of fresh bitter melon fruit, chopped, then blended or boiled. Then drink the water.
6. Green tea
Pharmacological effects: the polyphenols in tea increases cell sensitivity to insulin. Effects of green tea on insulin was never investigated by Hiroshi Tsuneki et al and published in the journal BMC Pharmacology 2004 issue.
How to use: one tablespoon tek brewed green tea leaves with hot water. Drink after a meal.
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(Dian Savitri)
The number of persons with diabetes mellitus in the country recently on the rise. "One reason is the consumption of too many carbohydrates. Much the rice produced in Indonesia, must be exhausted. We should reduce the intake of carbohydrates," says Prof. Dr. Sumali Wiryowidagdo, Apt, The Center for Natural Ingredients Drug Studies, Faculty of Pharmacy Departermen Mathematics, University of Indonesia.
Too many carbohydrates will lead to excessive production of sugar in the blood. Excessive blood sugar causes diabetes. The bad news, when it is exposed, diabetes can be controlled only by controlling blood sugar.
"Controlling blood sugar can not be done with dietary adjustments alone. Keep in sports," said Prof. Sumali.
Medicinal plants can be consumed to help control blood sugar. "Herbal medicine works like insulin. This herb can be used long term without side effects means," he added.
Expressed by Dr.. Prapti Utami, a doctor who studied medicinal herbs, medicinal plants constructive function, namely to rebuild and heal damaged tissue complications. Herbal medicine works to lower blood sugar by inhibiting the mechanism of sugar absorption due to the high fiber content.
Crops such as bitter melon works to improve pancreatic beta cells. "There are also stimulating the pancreatic beta cells in blood sugar," said Dr Prapti.
For diabetics who must mengongurns medication from a doctor that his blood sugar under control, should consult with your doctor first before taking herbs. "Keep the time between taking the drug clan drinking medicinal plants," says Prof. Sumali. Here are some herbs that lower blood sugar:
1. Mahkota Dewa
Pharmacological effects: anti-inflammatory drugs dysentery, sore skin, and eczema.
How to use: five to seven slices Phaleria brewed with a glass of hot water (200 cc). Cover and let sit to dissolve first. After that drink in moderation.
2. Brotowali
Pharmacological effects: analgesic (pain relieving), anti piretik (reduce heat)
How to: prepare brotowali 6 cm stem, wash, then cut into pieces. Add a third of a third mobile DLAN bitter leaf leaf cat whiskers. Boil three cups up to two glasses. Taken after meals.
3. Noni
Pharmacological effects: improving pancreatic beta cells and insulin receptors are not functioning properly.
How to use: two grated ripe noni fruit, add a little lime. Stir until evenly distributed. Squeeze it with a cloth and drunk.
4. Aloe vera
Pharmacological effects: anti-inflammatory, laxative
How to use: 1 sheet of aloe vera is washed out, discard needles, then cut into pieces, boiled aloe vera with three glasses of water up to one half cup. Drink 3 x1, 5 glass after every meal.
5. Pare
Pharmacological effects: anti-inflammatory, its cool. Charantin and polypeptide-P in the bitter melon stimulates pancreatic beta cells release insulin.
How to use: 200 grams of fresh bitter melon fruit, chopped, then blended or boiled. Then drink the water.
6. Green tea
Pharmacological effects: the polyphenols in tea increases cell sensitivity to insulin. Effects of green tea on insulin was never investigated by Hiroshi Tsuneki et al and published in the journal BMC Pharmacology 2004 issue.
How to use: one tablespoon tek brewed green tea leaves with hot water. Drink after a meal.
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(Dian Savitri)
Safe tips Herbal Consumption
KOMPAS.com - The existence of medicinal plants has been known for thousands of years in the country. Some plants that have been studied up to the stage of clinical trials, but are still a lot more knowledge from generation to generation. Know how to safely consume herbal products.
Plant parts that are commonly used as herbal medicines are the roots, rhizomes, and simplicia, the plant is sliced thin, either in the form of fresh or dried. There are several techniques to process medicinal plants, namely by boiling, brewing, and make it as a powder.
According to Dr Abdul Mun'im, herbal experts from the Graduate Department of Herbal Pharmaceutical FMPIA-UI, which should be boiled herbal ingredients are the herbs that have active ingredients of essential oils, herbs that have a strong aroma.
While herbal dedauan can be processed by drying, while fruits such as noni, should be consumed fresh to prevent bacterial growth. Several types of flowers are also easily damaged so be careful handling. Makers typically use techniques, such as the rosella.
"Herbs that have been boiled should not be left too long because, like foods, herbs can also be a bacterial growth media," said Abdul.
However, today is pretty much modern herbal products are manufactured. For example made tablet, capsule, or powder. However, in general have relatively the same active compound is mixed with traditional herbs. Different possible price.
The majority of herbs in Indonesia is mixed with several kinds of plants that are complementary properties. Despite not having to use a standard rule, but according to Abdul safe herbal medicine in general.
"Lack of herbal as well as the excess is to treat the effect is so weak that he had worn in the long run. As such, it is actually very small risk of someone experiencing an overdose by eating herbs," he concluded.
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Plant parts that are commonly used as herbal medicines are the roots, rhizomes, and simplicia, the plant is sliced thin, either in the form of fresh or dried. There are several techniques to process medicinal plants, namely by boiling, brewing, and make it as a powder.
According to Dr Abdul Mun'im, herbal experts from the Graduate Department of Herbal Pharmaceutical FMPIA-UI, which should be boiled herbal ingredients are the herbs that have active ingredients of essential oils, herbs that have a strong aroma.
While herbal dedauan can be processed by drying, while fruits such as noni, should be consumed fresh to prevent bacterial growth. Several types of flowers are also easily damaged so be careful handling. Makers typically use techniques, such as the rosella.
"Herbs that have been boiled should not be left too long because, like foods, herbs can also be a bacterial growth media," said Abdul.
However, today is pretty much modern herbal products are manufactured. For example made tablet, capsule, or powder. However, in general have relatively the same active compound is mixed with traditional herbs. Different possible price.
The majority of herbs in Indonesia is mixed with several kinds of plants that are complementary properties. Despite not having to use a standard rule, but according to Abdul safe herbal medicine in general.
"Lack of herbal as well as the excess is to treat the effect is so weak that he had worn in the long run. As such, it is actually very small risk of someone experiencing an overdose by eating herbs," he concluded.
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Tuesday 6 March 2012
Merge carefully-Herbal Medicinal Chemistry
Jakarta, Kompas - The use of modern chemical medicines and herbal medicines, including herbal medicine, simultaneously to treat certain diseases must be done carefully. The incorporation of a haphazardly can worsen health.
"It takes more knowledge and research to combine the use of herbal and medicinal chemistry together," said Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Airlangga, Arijanto Jonosewojo, the symposium "The Importance of Quality of Herbal Extracts as Skin Care and Therapeutics Agents" in Jakarta, Thursday (9/2).
Clinical trials conducted in Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, shows, the use of anti-cholesterol drug simvastatin or a blend of guava leaf, meeting buffoonery, and the Dutch identity (traditional medicine) gives good results when used alone. However, if combined, the result is bad.
The same thing happened on the use of metformin and black tea to treat diabetes. If both drugs were used alone, can lower blood sugar levels on average for 1-3 months (HbA1C) is almost the same. However, if combined, it is very small decrease in HbA1C.
"If you want to combine, modern medicine should be taken first. After 1-2 hours, a new herbal medicine, "he said.
Active substances in medicinal chemistry are generally more quickly absorbed by the body. The herbal medicine, but more slowly absorbed by the body, sometimes binding substances of medicinal chemistry. As a result, the effects of chemical drugs so it is not optimal.
Arijanto, who is also Head of Polyclinic Hospital of Traditional Medicine Soetomo Indonesia, warned, ginseng should not be combined with the drug digoxin (heart medicine) because it will aggravate heart conditions.
In addition, garlic is also an anticoagulant herbal medicine should not be combined with a chemical drug class or clopidopril asetasol. This will cause bleeding.
"People still think of herbal medicine is better than chemical drugs. In fact, no drug is 100 percent safe herbal and chemical drugs are not all bad, "he said.
Undeveloped
Although the Indonesian people to know and feel the benefits of medicinal plants for a long time, until now Indonesia's traditional medicine industry has not developed.
Director of Standardization of Traditional Medicine, Cosmetic and Complementary Product, National Agency for Drug and Food, Hary Revelation Triestanto Wibowo said, now newly registered six and 31 fitofarmaka standardized herbal medicine. The herbs amounted to thousands.
Jamu is the lowest level in the grouping of traditional medicine Indonesia. Followed standardized herbal medicine and fitofarmaka as the highest level.
To improve the status of herbal medicine into standardized herbal medicine, there must be nonklinik test. To be fitofarmaka, clinical trials should be conducted and the test nonklinik. Test process that takes a large investment costs.
Therefore, many manufacturers are reluctant to raise the status of herbal products because of the status of herbal medicine have been sold. "Manufacturers will only enhance the status of herbal medicinal products become standardized or fitofarmaka to assure the security of its products to consumers and export interests," he said.
Rudy Susilo of Evoria GmbH, Germany, said the processing of herbal medicine in Indonesia, many of which do not meet the standards. Business orientation of the larger manufacturers that pay less attention to aspects of drug safety for consumers.
To get a good herbal medicine, the whole production process, from cultivation of medicinal plants, care, harvesting, drying, extraction, storage, manufacture of pharmaceuticals, until distribution, can not be done carelessly.
Herbal medicine raw materials must be free of heavy metals, mold, or pesticides. The production process must be done in a modern, just as some Chinese herbal medicines.
According to Rudy, herbal medicines do not doubt its benefits. To be maintained is that herbal medicines are safe for consumption.
"Herbal medicine has been used since hundreds of years ago and showed his usefulness," he said.
Herbal remedies, such Arijanto, should be used to prevent disease, promote health, recovery, and reduce the suffering of patients.
To cure disease, it is still advisable to use chemical drugs. Doctors can prescribe herbal medicine to complement the existing chemical condition of the patient's written request. (MZW)
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"It takes more knowledge and research to combine the use of herbal and medicinal chemistry together," said Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Airlangga, Arijanto Jonosewojo, the symposium "The Importance of Quality of Herbal Extracts as Skin Care and Therapeutics Agents" in Jakarta, Thursday (9/2).
Clinical trials conducted in Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, shows, the use of anti-cholesterol drug simvastatin or a blend of guava leaf, meeting buffoonery, and the Dutch identity (traditional medicine) gives good results when used alone. However, if combined, the result is bad.
The same thing happened on the use of metformin and black tea to treat diabetes. If both drugs were used alone, can lower blood sugar levels on average for 1-3 months (HbA1C) is almost the same. However, if combined, it is very small decrease in HbA1C.
"If you want to combine, modern medicine should be taken first. After 1-2 hours, a new herbal medicine, "he said.
Active substances in medicinal chemistry are generally more quickly absorbed by the body. The herbal medicine, but more slowly absorbed by the body, sometimes binding substances of medicinal chemistry. As a result, the effects of chemical drugs so it is not optimal.
Arijanto, who is also Head of Polyclinic Hospital of Traditional Medicine Soetomo Indonesia, warned, ginseng should not be combined with the drug digoxin (heart medicine) because it will aggravate heart conditions.
In addition, garlic is also an anticoagulant herbal medicine should not be combined with a chemical drug class or clopidopril asetasol. This will cause bleeding.
"People still think of herbal medicine is better than chemical drugs. In fact, no drug is 100 percent safe herbal and chemical drugs are not all bad, "he said.
Undeveloped
Although the Indonesian people to know and feel the benefits of medicinal plants for a long time, until now Indonesia's traditional medicine industry has not developed.
Director of Standardization of Traditional Medicine, Cosmetic and Complementary Product, National Agency for Drug and Food, Hary Revelation Triestanto Wibowo said, now newly registered six and 31 fitofarmaka standardized herbal medicine. The herbs amounted to thousands.
Jamu is the lowest level in the grouping of traditional medicine Indonesia. Followed standardized herbal medicine and fitofarmaka as the highest level.
To improve the status of herbal medicine into standardized herbal medicine, there must be nonklinik test. To be fitofarmaka, clinical trials should be conducted and the test nonklinik. Test process that takes a large investment costs.
Therefore, many manufacturers are reluctant to raise the status of herbal products because of the status of herbal medicine have been sold. "Manufacturers will only enhance the status of herbal medicinal products become standardized or fitofarmaka to assure the security of its products to consumers and export interests," he said.
Rudy Susilo of Evoria GmbH, Germany, said the processing of herbal medicine in Indonesia, many of which do not meet the standards. Business orientation of the larger manufacturers that pay less attention to aspects of drug safety for consumers.
To get a good herbal medicine, the whole production process, from cultivation of medicinal plants, care, harvesting, drying, extraction, storage, manufacture of pharmaceuticals, until distribution, can not be done carelessly.
Herbal medicine raw materials must be free of heavy metals, mold, or pesticides. The production process must be done in a modern, just as some Chinese herbal medicines.
According to Rudy, herbal medicines do not doubt its benefits. To be maintained is that herbal medicines are safe for consumption.
"Herbal medicine has been used since hundreds of years ago and showed his usefulness," he said.
Herbal remedies, such Arijanto, should be used to prevent disease, promote health, recovery, and reduce the suffering of patients.
To cure disease, it is still advisable to use chemical drugs. Doctors can prescribe herbal medicine to complement the existing chemical condition of the patient's written request. (MZW)
Kompas.com
Monday 5 March 2012
Increase Libido with Massaging Each Other
KOMPAS.com - Sex drive, whether consciously or not, can be reduced or even weakened. The reason could be because of lack of rest, feeling positive about your body and yourself, or hormonal fluctuations. Do not worry, because this is a normal phenomenon and can be overcome by five steps. Try practicing the following ways to increase libido:
A. consumption of oysters
Many studies have shown that oysters contain zinc can stimulate the libido. The Australian biologist George Fisher, revealed that oysters contain a rare amino acid (D-aspartic acid and N-methyl-D-aspartate), which stimulates the sex hormones and increase libido.
2. Consumption of spicy foods
Molecules in hot peppers that makes the heart and helps improve the body release endorphins (hormones that are released after exercise). Naturally, these substances make the body ready for sex.
3. sport
Key words of this one was positive for many things, including sex. Exercise can increase libido and increase endorphin production. Exercise also reduces stress, making the body and mind more relaxed and more eager.
4. Supplement ginkgo biloba
These herbal supplements are produced from the leaves of ginkgo biloba tree. Discovery Health, in its website, said that ginkgo biloba improves blood flow to the brain and sexual organs.
5. Massage alternately
Alternately provide massage to your partner not just intended for relaxation, but also to increase sexual arousal. Massage can beat stress, anxiety, and anger. Moreover, if you and your partner do it in a room with dim light and soothing music favorites.
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A. consumption of oysters
Many studies have shown that oysters contain zinc can stimulate the libido. The Australian biologist George Fisher, revealed that oysters contain a rare amino acid (D-aspartic acid and N-methyl-D-aspartate), which stimulates the sex hormones and increase libido.
2. Consumption of spicy foods
Molecules in hot peppers that makes the heart and helps improve the body release endorphins (hormones that are released after exercise). Naturally, these substances make the body ready for sex.
3. sport
Key words of this one was positive for many things, including sex. Exercise can increase libido and increase endorphin production. Exercise also reduces stress, making the body and mind more relaxed and more eager.
4. Supplement ginkgo biloba
These herbal supplements are produced from the leaves of ginkgo biloba tree. Discovery Health, in its website, said that ginkgo biloba improves blood flow to the brain and sexual organs.
5. Massage alternately
Alternately provide massage to your partner not just intended for relaxation, but also to increase sexual arousal. Massage can beat stress, anxiety, and anger. Moreover, if you and your partner do it in a room with dim light and soothing music favorites.
Kompas.com
Sunday 4 March 2012
5 Things About Decrease Male Libido
KOMPAS.com - Who says men are always ready to have sex at any time? Even the people here were having problems with sexual desire. Problems decreased libido in men is even quite serious. First identify the signs to resolve the problem.
A. Threats to the pairwise relations
Problems decreased sexual desire in men to be a serious issue for pairwise relations. Sufferers need to immediately find a variety of possible causes. Consult with your doctor can be the first step. However, it is important to realize that stress is a major cause of decreased libido. So you should start to control the stress in everyday life. Convince your partner that she is still attractive, and not the cause, it is also important. This can help keep a healthy relationship while looking for the problem solution.
2. Psychological and emotional problems may be the cause
Depression, stress, poor sleep quality, and conflicts in relationships, are just some causes of decreased libido in men. This needs to be recognized from the beginning. Because if not, relations could worsen because you think the couple no longer interested him, and even assuming the couple looked at other women.
3. Physical illnesses affect libido
Diabetes, heart disease, and Parkinson's is a physical illness that affects libido in men. Consult with your doctor to get proper medical treatment. If the wrong treatment will arise other problems such as erectile dysfunction.
4. Low testosterone levels
Low testosterone levels cause symptoms of sexual and other health problems such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, bone thinning, and depression. Testosterone replacement therapy is feasible, and effective for men who experience this problem. The man will undergo hormone therapy to increase testosterone levels.
5. Distinct decrease in libido with erectile dysfunction
Men who experience erectile dysfunction generally have a strong sexual desire. However, they are difficult to control the erection-related circulation and nerve problems. A number of drugs such as Viagra can overcome this problem, in consultation with the doctor of course. Because if the treatment is not appropriate, can lead to cardiovascular disease. And men with low libido, is generally able to control an erection. But because a number of factors, the urge for sex is low.
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A. Threats to the pairwise relations
Problems decreased sexual desire in men to be a serious issue for pairwise relations. Sufferers need to immediately find a variety of possible causes. Consult with your doctor can be the first step. However, it is important to realize that stress is a major cause of decreased libido. So you should start to control the stress in everyday life. Convince your partner that she is still attractive, and not the cause, it is also important. This can help keep a healthy relationship while looking for the problem solution.
2. Psychological and emotional problems may be the cause
Depression, stress, poor sleep quality, and conflicts in relationships, are just some causes of decreased libido in men. This needs to be recognized from the beginning. Because if not, relations could worsen because you think the couple no longer interested him, and even assuming the couple looked at other women.
3. Physical illnesses affect libido
Diabetes, heart disease, and Parkinson's is a physical illness that affects libido in men. Consult with your doctor to get proper medical treatment. If the wrong treatment will arise other problems such as erectile dysfunction.
4. Low testosterone levels
Low testosterone levels cause symptoms of sexual and other health problems such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, bone thinning, and depression. Testosterone replacement therapy is feasible, and effective for men who experience this problem. The man will undergo hormone therapy to increase testosterone levels.
5. Distinct decrease in libido with erectile dysfunction
Men who experience erectile dysfunction generally have a strong sexual desire. However, they are difficult to control the erection-related circulation and nerve problems. A number of drugs such as Viagra can overcome this problem, in consultation with the doctor of course. Because if the treatment is not appropriate, can lead to cardiovascular disease. And men with low libido, is generally able to control an erection. But because a number of factors, the urge for sex is low.
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Saturday 3 March 2012
Discuss tricks Libido Decrease in Husbands
KOMPAS.com - As you are aware of sexual desire husband began to decline, a myriad of questions would begin to master the mind. This issue is quite sensitive, if not your husband is already aware of the problem, and feel anxious if then you begin to realize it. Identify the problem to find a way to regain a healthy sex, can be started from good communication.
Here are steps you can do with your partner:
A. Begin with a positive message
Begin the conversation by expressing a positive message to the husband, the husband acts like it is lately that makes you happy. Give also an appreciation for his hard work in the office or at home. Start the conversation by expressing the positive lead to an atmosphere of love, that made my husband more comfortable expressing her libido problems.
2. Engage in problem
The issue of decreased libido in partner is a sensitive issue. You need to be a part of it, and avoid the impression accused the pair guilty. Begin by stating that there is a change in your relationship and your partner. Reveal the possibilities, suppose you become part of the problem by recognizing that the less time alone, for example. As a result, the closeness you and your partner to change, and affect mood husband. Being part of the problem, making it easier you and your partner to open up to find a solution.
3. Identification of problems
Analysis of various possible causes of decreased libido. Romance is fading could be one cause, and this could come from you or your husband. Identify whether the stress of the job, or even depression, affecting harmony. Revealed a range of possible causes of this could help her husband to recognize the problem, and not feel humiliated.
4. Ask your partner, what can you help
You need to ask my husband, how what you can do to help. Sexual health expert Alex Santoso, PhD, and Hanita Ina, MD, wrote a decrease in sexual desire caused more by personal relationships and the environment, rather than a medical problem. So, you should ask your spouse, what can make it more passionate. You also need a commitment to helping her husband arouse sexual desire. If the husband wanted the therapy, the therapist helped her to get appropriate.
5. Customizing your passion with your partner
If normally you and your partner have sex normally three or four times a week, you should start adjusting husband's condition. Couples who experience decreased libido need time to raise it again. Do not necessarily disappointed when her husband refused to have sex too often as not in the mood, for example. Reduce the frequency of sex into one of your adjustments to the conditions of the couple.
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Here are steps you can do with your partner:
A. Begin with a positive message
Begin the conversation by expressing a positive message to the husband, the husband acts like it is lately that makes you happy. Give also an appreciation for his hard work in the office or at home. Start the conversation by expressing the positive lead to an atmosphere of love, that made my husband more comfortable expressing her libido problems.
2. Engage in problem
The issue of decreased libido in partner is a sensitive issue. You need to be a part of it, and avoid the impression accused the pair guilty. Begin by stating that there is a change in your relationship and your partner. Reveal the possibilities, suppose you become part of the problem by recognizing that the less time alone, for example. As a result, the closeness you and your partner to change, and affect mood husband. Being part of the problem, making it easier you and your partner to open up to find a solution.
3. Identification of problems
Analysis of various possible causes of decreased libido. Romance is fading could be one cause, and this could come from you or your husband. Identify whether the stress of the job, or even depression, affecting harmony. Revealed a range of possible causes of this could help her husband to recognize the problem, and not feel humiliated.
4. Ask your partner, what can you help
You need to ask my husband, how what you can do to help. Sexual health expert Alex Santoso, PhD, and Hanita Ina, MD, wrote a decrease in sexual desire caused more by personal relationships and the environment, rather than a medical problem. So, you should ask your spouse, what can make it more passionate. You also need a commitment to helping her husband arouse sexual desire. If the husband wanted the therapy, the therapist helped her to get appropriate.
5. Customizing your passion with your partner
If normally you and your partner have sex normally three or four times a week, you should start adjusting husband's condition. Couples who experience decreased libido need time to raise it again. Do not necessarily disappointed when her husband refused to have sex too often as not in the mood, for example. Reduce the frequency of sex into one of your adjustments to the conditions of the couple.
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Friday 2 March 2012
Low libido is not due to fatigue
KOMPAS.com - When sex session canceled again, usually women who made the decision to "off" first. Reason for this variety, but not far from tired, dizzy, or a baseball mood. However there are special reasons why women ask a lot of reasons that do not have to first have sex tonight.
The researchers found that the brains of women with low libido behavior is completely different from those who have a healthy sexual desire. Those with low libido does not have the drive the same blood, which flowed to certain brain cells at times passionate. This is the reason why women do not enjoy sex then it does.
Researchers from Wayne State University in Detroit, USA, before comparing the brains of 19 women who were diagnosed with low libido is known as sexual desire disorder hipoaktif, the brains of seven women who have a normal sex drive. Respondents were then asked to watch erotic films, and then staring at a blank screen while their brains were scanned with MRI methods.
Of this test shows that during the sex scenes were shown, the women with a normal sex drive has increased blood flow to parts of their brains. While those with low libido, no increase in blood flow.
Some doctors say that low libido is a complaint that was created by drug companies to sell such drugs female Viagra. However, Dr. Michael Diamond, who runs the latest research, said, "Being able to identify physiological changes such as these provide evidence that low libido is a disorder, not something created by society."
The results of this study were presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in Denver, Colorado.
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The researchers found that the brains of women with low libido behavior is completely different from those who have a healthy sexual desire. Those with low libido does not have the drive the same blood, which flowed to certain brain cells at times passionate. This is the reason why women do not enjoy sex then it does.
Researchers from Wayne State University in Detroit, USA, before comparing the brains of 19 women who were diagnosed with low libido is known as sexual desire disorder hipoaktif, the brains of seven women who have a normal sex drive. Respondents were then asked to watch erotic films, and then staring at a blank screen while their brains were scanned with MRI methods.
Of this test shows that during the sex scenes were shown, the women with a normal sex drive has increased blood flow to parts of their brains. While those with low libido, no increase in blood flow.
Some doctors say that low libido is a complaint that was created by drug companies to sell such drugs female Viagra. However, Dr. Michael Diamond, who runs the latest research, said, "Being able to identify physiological changes such as these provide evidence that low libido is a disorder, not something created by society."
The results of this study were presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in Denver, Colorado.
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Thursday 1 March 2012
Male pattern baldness Make Low Libido?
KOMPAS.com - When women feel insecure when the stomach or large thighs, men also have a feeling insecure against some of its parts. For example, around the head and hair. They were most confident baseball when his hair started thinning or balding. Different ways to maintain a "crown" was also performed.
But now men are faced with a dilemma: mending the head to be bald, or loss of sexual desire? Therefore, a new study shows that men who do care for the hair loss it will also decrease libido. The study, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, said, 5-23 percent of men taking the drug finasteride (Propecia or so-called) could experience impotence, low libido, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and inability to orgasm.
These symptoms are also said to still be held after the treatment is stopped. It is known that after Dr. Michael S. Irwig from George Washington University medical school interviewed 76 men aged 21-46 years. He tried to find out whether the symptoms they experienced at least three months persisted after no longer take the drug. Apparently, some men even experience this effect up to 10 years!
A number of participants also reportedly began to experience this problem after taking the drug within a few days. On average, men who are taking the drug for 28 months will have libido problems is for 40 months. Unfortunately, when a man stops taking the drug, hair loss will occur again. While libido will not quickly recover.
Evidence that these drugs do give unpleasant side effects that, in Britain and Sweden finasteride was given a warning label. Even so, keep in mind also that the respondents are involved in the study were not taken at random. The researchers selected them from a site that specifically addresses the problems with finasteride.
Well, now living a compromise between you and your partner. Better to look bald, or loss of sexual desire for a long time? It was hell, better ask him to shave his hair bald just like Chris Daughtry or Bruce Willis.
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But now men are faced with a dilemma: mending the head to be bald, or loss of sexual desire? Therefore, a new study shows that men who do care for the hair loss it will also decrease libido. The study, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, said, 5-23 percent of men taking the drug finasteride (Propecia or so-called) could experience impotence, low libido, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and inability to orgasm.
These symptoms are also said to still be held after the treatment is stopped. It is known that after Dr. Michael S. Irwig from George Washington University medical school interviewed 76 men aged 21-46 years. He tried to find out whether the symptoms they experienced at least three months persisted after no longer take the drug. Apparently, some men even experience this effect up to 10 years!
A number of participants also reportedly began to experience this problem after taking the drug within a few days. On average, men who are taking the drug for 28 months will have libido problems is for 40 months. Unfortunately, when a man stops taking the drug, hair loss will occur again. While libido will not quickly recover.
Evidence that these drugs do give unpleasant side effects that, in Britain and Sweden finasteride was given a warning label. Even so, keep in mind also that the respondents are involved in the study were not taken at random. The researchers selected them from a site that specifically addresses the problems with finasteride.
Well, now living a compromise between you and your partner. Better to look bald, or loss of sexual desire for a long time? It was hell, better ask him to shave his hair bald just like Chris Daughtry or Bruce Willis.
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