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Recent research proves the theory that caffeine may prevent skin cancer.
Substance caffeine in coffee was found to suppress the enzyme protein in the skin that trigger skin cancer. Protein in question is the ATR.
“Caffeine is a sort of weapon to prevent the development of cancer cells, by inhibiting the activity of ATR, and also serves as a protective layer that absorbs ultraviolet (UV),” said Allan Conney of Rutgers University, New Jersey.
Research he was doing showed caffeine directly massaged into the skin can counteract the adverse effects of UV rays cause skin cancer, and drinking a cup of coffee a day can also press the number of ATR and off the active cell when exposed to UV. But remind Conney, skin cancer is skin cancer is melanoma that does not involve.
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IN behind the freshness that eliminates hunger, save a million coconut water for health benefits. Unfortunately, beyond that there are still many myths that mistaken understanding about the water of life. What are they?
Coconut water for health benefits is not worth a doubt. Water established the World Food Programme (FAO) as a natural energy drink that has a high nutritional content. Nothing wrong with coconut water also earned the nickname “The Fluid of Life” aka water of life.
Although coconut water to save a lot of benefits, that would still circulating in the community some of the myths surrounding one of the benefits of releasing the water is thirsty. These include the following:
Coconut water makes the body limp
“From the outset it was widely circulated response. However, we (PT Kalbe Farma) have conducted an investigation of the athletes in the UGM and the result was the athletes that actually have the stamina and oxygen intake even better. So, it is a myth. As long as eating in accordance with dose, then it will not give adverse effect, “said Medical Manager of PT Kalbe Farma.
Coconut water to make baby’s hair black
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Intestine is one organ that is very important and vulnerable in terms of disease, therefore you should be more careful again in conducting surveillance for cleanliness, especially in treatment through therapy.
Colon hydrotherapy is believed to be one way of detoxifying or dispose of toxins in the body. Although quite popular, but experts say there is no scientific evidence these therapies could be useful. Even if done carelessly can be dangerous.
Intestinal washing therapy is generally done by pouring water into the large intestine or colon. The doctor will insert a speculum shaped instrument through the rectum so that water can get to the colon. Later the water will clean the remnants of food products of digestion are still left in the intestines.
Researchers from Georgetown University to do an analysis of 20 studies on colon therapy wash and found very little evidence on the benefits of this therapy. In fact, some research indicates the possible side effects of these therapies such as abdominal cramps, flatulence, vomiting, electrolyte imbalance, and kidney failure.
Dr.Ranit Mishori, from Georgetown University School of Medicine, thinks “There are serious side effects that can occur in patients with intestinal washing therapy either do it at home or at the spa. In addition, the product of washing the intestine in the form of laxatives, drink tea, powder and capsules benefits are not found, ”
He also warned that these products are not supervised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Many therapies intestinal washing done by people who call themselves” Colon Hygienist “but had no medical training,” he said.
In response, Dick Hoenninger of the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy said colon therapy safe washing.
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The zoo became a tourist destination as well as a means of learning about the diversity of fauna. At Taronga Zoo, kids can also learn the process of conservation of wild animals .
Taronga located on Bradleys Head Road Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. From Sydney Harbour, Taronga road to be taken for no more than 30 minutes by bus. Supported by a deserted street without a little jam, en route to Taronga feels good .
Sydney’s largest wildlife park covering 28 hectares is not only a place of recreation for families, but also a vehicle for conservation of wild animals through educational programs, maintenance, breeding, and research .
The establishment of Taronga Zoo is not separated from the role of The Zoological Society of New South Wales, who opened the first zoo in 1884 at Moore Park Sydney. After visiting the Zoo Harburg, Germany, 1908, secretary of the animal-loving community, Albert Sherbourne Le Souef, inspired to create new wildlife park in Sydney .
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Content of antioxidants in green tea have long been known to prevent the development of cancer cells. However, recent research in Japan shows no relationship at all between green tea consumption with risk of breast cancer.
Several previous studies mentioned that green tea consumption may help protect women from breast cancer. This is because the content of polyphenol compounds contained in green tea can indeed protect against breast cancer.
Polyphenols belong to a powerful antioxidant. This compound will neutralize free radicals that cause cancer. However, recent large-scale study in Japan showed different findings. Drinking green tea did not have a relationship with breast health. these result findings published online in the October 28 edition of the journal Breast Cancer Research.
For this study, Iwasaki team members collected data from 53,793 women who were surveyed between 1995 and 1998. They ask the question how many of the participants are consuming green tea.
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