The Benefit Of Fish Oil - Minyak Ikan Untuk Kesehatan

Fish oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which may help reduce your breast cancer risk, slow the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques, and lower your risk of heart attack. Look for fish oil supplements that contain at least 600 milligrams of DHA.

Minyak ikan berisi lemak asam omega-3  DHA dan EPA, bisa menolong mengurangi risiko kanker payudara anda, memperlambat terbentuknya atherosclerotic plak, dan merendahkan risiko anda terkena serangan jantung. Cari suplemen minyak ikan yang berisi sedikitnya 600 miligram DHA.

DHA : Docosahexaenoic Acid

EPA  : Elcosapentaenoic Acid

(Source:Dr.Mehmet Oz, from the Oprah Mag.)

Walnuts: food for heart

Looking for another way to protect your heart? Consider walnuts. They may help keep cholesterol in check, a recent report shows.

Scientists reviewed the results of 13 studies. People in the studies were assigned to either diet high in walnuts or one of several other diets. Those who ate more walnuts had much lower total cholesterol levels than people who were on other diets. Their LDL - often called the 'bad' cholesterol- levels also were lower. And despite being high in some types of fats, results didn't indicate that the walnut-rich diet caused significant weight gain.

Because the findings are based on small, short-term studies, more research is needed. But,researchers concluded that diets with walnuts may help lower cholesterol and provide other heart health benefits. All nuts offer some health benefits, but they're high in calories. Until we know more, it's reasonable to eat small handful of nuts each day or a few times a week.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The Power of Aromatherapy

Plenty of research shows that the essential oils (extract derived from plants) can help lower stress, improve mood, boost energy, and even ease pain.

"When you inhale the scent of essential oil, it enters your bloodstream through your nasal tissues, and then moves to the brain, where it stimulates neurotransmitters that can have a calming, energizing, or even analgesic effect," explains Svetlana Kogan,M.D, founder of Doctors at Trump Place Longevity Institute and Medispa, who employs aromatherapy in her practice as a stress reliever and pain reducer for uncomfortable or stressfull procedures such as laser skin resurfacing, acupuncture, and hair removal.

Follow these simple instructions: Place an opened bottle of essential oil right under your nose, inhale slowly and deeply, hold your breath for four counts, then exhale slowly for eight. The effect can last anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on your metabolism. You can repeat throughout the day as needed. (Note: Never place undiluted oil directly on your skin. And thought aromtherapy is usually safe for pregnant women, you should always check with your doctor first.)

THE COMPLAINT

Fatigue, you CHOOSE : Peppermint, ginger, lemon (or another citrus scent)

Anxiety or stress, you CHOOSE: Cedarwood, chamomile, basil, sandalwood, cinnamon, sage

Pain or discomfort, you CHOOSE: Lavender, bergamot, lemon balm.

(source:Parenting)

Banyak penelitian menunjukkan bahwa minyak esensial (ekstrak yang berasal dari tanaman) bisa membantu menurunkan stres, meningkatkan mood, meningkatkan energi, dan bahkan meringankan rasa sakit.

"Ketika anda menghirup aroma minyak atsiri, aroma minyak itu memasuki aliran darah melalui jaringan hidung anda dan kemudian bergerak ke otak dimana merangsang neutrotransmitter yang dapat membuat anda tenang, ber-energi atau bahkan efek analgesik," penjelasan dari Svetlana Kogan,M.D pendiri 'Doctors' di Trump Place Longevity Institute dan Medispa, yang menaruh aromaterapi dalam praktek-nya sebagai penghilang stres dan peredam rasa sakit untuk prosedur tertentu dengan pemakaian laser, akupunktur dan hair removal.

Ikuti petunjuk sederhana ini: taruh botol aromaterapi yang sudah dibuka dibawah hidung anda, tarik napas perlahan dan dalam dalam, tahan napas dalam empat hitungan, lalu buang napas perlahan sampe hitungan kedelapan. Efek dari minyak ini akan berlangsung selam lebih kurang 15-45 menit, tergantung pada metabolisme tubuh masing-masing. Anda dapat mengulangi sepanjang hari sesuai kebutuhan. (Catatan: jangan mengoles minyak murni secara langsung pada kulit anda dan meskipun minyak aromaterapi relatif aman untuk ibu hamil, anda tetap harus berkonsultasi ke dokter terlebih dahulu).

Keluhan : Kelelahan PILIH : aroma Peppermint, Jahe, Lemon (atau semua yang mengandung citrus)

Keluhan : Stres, gelisah PILIH : Cedarwood, chamomile, Kemangi, cendana, kayu manis, Sage

Keluahan : rasa sakit atau ketidak nyamanan PILIH : Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon Balm.