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Turmeric which we know as a spice in cooking turned out to save tremendous benefits for health. A study re-discovered the benefits of the consumption of curry (turmeric as the main ingredient) to help prevent new infections by strengthening the immune system.

The scientists claim that a compound found in turmeric may help increase levels of cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide or protein CAMP which helps the immune system fight bacteria, viruses or fungi. As is known, turmeric is a spice commonly found in Asia and has been used for 2,500 years in traditional Indian medicine Ayurveda.

Previous research has found that vitamin D may also increase levels of CAMP protein. But the difference is, high levels of vitamin D in the body can be toxic and can cause more calcium is released in the blood causing hypercalcemia - which can lead to symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting.

Researchers said the findings could lead the way for new research in the field of nutrition and pharmacology.

"This study is a new way to regulate gene expression CAMP," said Adrian Gombart, a professor of biochemistry and biophysics at the Linus Pauling Institute, Cornvallis, Oregon who published the findings in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry ..

"It's interesting and somewhat surprising that curcumin could do that and it can be an alternative option for developing medical therapies," he added.

Gombart and the team also compared the efficacy of curcumin and omega-3 fatty acids in increasing CAMP gene expression. The results showed that omega-3 fatty acids did not appear to be useful in improving protein. Meanwhile, laboratory experiments showed that curcumin in turmeric has nearly tripled the ability to boost the levels of cAMP in human cells.

"Curcumin as part of turmeric, commonly consumed in the diet at a low enough level," said Gombart. "However, with the continuous consumption over time a person can be healthy and helps protect against infection, particularly in the stomach and intestines," he added.

Curcumin, which is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, is currently also being studied by scientists in the UK as a compound that is effective against cancer. Researchers hope that curcumin can increase the efficacy of chemotherapy and reduce the side effects.

"We have shown that curcumin has more than 100 ways to destroy cancer cells, particularly colon cancer cells," said Professor Will Stewart of England University in Leicester.

"One of the main mechanisms that affect the way they work (curcumin) is that they grow up in the blood vessels," added Stewart.

If you are a young couple trying to get pregnant, it is advisable to pay more attention to nutrition and food. With nutrition and good nutrition, fertility will increase. Opportunities to get pregnant even bigger.

One of the recommendations should be considered in improving fertility, particularly in women, is to eat an avocado. The study showed that consumption of avocado and salad with olive oil mixture can help women get a descent. This applies particularly to those who were undergoing IVF or in-vitro fertilization (IVF).

Researchers found, monounsaturated fats are found in olive oil, sunflower oil, nuts, and seeds fats are better than others for expectant mothers. Those who get the intake of unsaturated fats have the highest chance of pregnancy is 3.4 times greater after IVF than those consuming the lowest amounts.

In contrast, in women who consume too much saturated fat-is commonly found in butter and red meat, egg production so that they are less likely to affect the success of IVF.

The scientists believe that monounsaturated fats-are already well known for heart-to increase fertility by reducing inflammation in the body. The results of this research will be presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Istanbul.

"What kind of food is best to eat an avocado, a high content of monounsaturated fats and olive oil," said Professor Jorge Chavarro, leader of the research.

"This is the first time to our knowledge that dietary fat associated with treatment outcome in IVF," he said.

Prof Chavarro examined 147 women undergoing IVF at the Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center. In his study, he found an association between high monounsaturated fat content and the live birth rate. A high intake of monounsaturated fat linked to a higher chance of pregnancy is 3.4 times more than those who only got a little intake of monounsaturated fat.

"Different types of fat are known to have different effects on biological processes that can affect reproductive outcomes, such as acute inflammation or insulin sensitivity," said Chavarro, adding that the fish remains the best source of omega 3 fatty acids, although this is not spelled out in the research contribution.

Many people who want to get the ideal body shape but it certainly did not want to feel hungry. You can try to diet without feeling hungry by eating papaya fruit.

Papaya has long been known for health benefits. In 1875, British physician TP Lucas, start a hospital in Brisbane, Australia, who treats patients with papaya.

Papaya is a good source of fiber, folate, vitamin A, carotenoids, lutein, lycopene and essential amino acids that affect proper cell function.

Not only for therapeutic treatment, also known as fruit papaya that is suitable for people who want to lose weight.

LIVESTRONG Launched on Monday (11/22/2010), 1 whole papaya fruit has low calories. One medium size papaya fruit length of 5 inches (12.7 cm) and a diameter of 3 inches (7.6 cm) contains only 119 calories, less than 0.5 g fat, 24 g of natural sugar and 5.5 g fiber.

Papaya is also a diet can lose weight without hunger. High in fiber and water content in papaya fruit to fill in and help make the stomach feel full.

In addition, according to Dr. David A. Kessler, former FDA Commissioner in 'The Doctor's Book of Food Remedies' book, papaya contains papain (cysteine ​​protease enzyme hidrolase) that can aid digestion by breaking down proteins. This protein helps you feel satisfied and remain satisfied.

Papaya also has vitamin E four times as many, 33 percent more vitamin C, potassium and 50 percent fewer calories than orange.

The content of vitamin C in papaya fruit also helps provide energy reserves. Vitamin C in papaya can also help people to get a good sleep, so they can support the diet carried out.

An important part of the papaya is not just meat alone. Seeds, bark, leaves and fruit skins also contain elements that are not only nutritious, but have therapeutic properties (efficacious for therapy).

Wrinkled skin is a natural process that can occur with age. Over time, skin loses elasticity, becomes dry and thin, so it will appear wrinkled. Papaya can help to prevent and delay the arrival of wrinkles.

Factors of age and aging, excessive sun exposure and smoking was a major contributor to menuaan skin and wrinkles, as reported by MayoClinic.com, Monday (03/28/2011).

A healthy diet can improve the health of the skin and help prevent wrinkles, one of which is the fruit of papaya.

Papaya contains a number of nutrients that help fight the signs of aging. The author Allison Tannis wrote in his book Feed Your Skin, Wrinkles starve you, papaya contains potassium, fiber, folic acid and magnesium panthothenic, which all contribute to healthy skin smooth and healthy.

In addition, papaya contains carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamins A, C and E, which act as antioxidants to fight free radicals that can damage the skin and collagen supply.

According Tannis, papain enzyme contained in papaya also act as Exfoliator (pengelupas) natural. This enzyme helps loosen and clean the dead skin cells that may be trapped in the hair follicles, clogging the pores and the potential to cause acne.

This is why many wrinkle cream contains exfoliating papaya extract, natural fruit enzymes to loosen dead skin cells and gently lift the top layer of skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.



Consumption of papaya is the easiest thing to do. But if you want to use as a mask can also be done.

To create a mask, papaya puree and mix with a little aloe vera gel or aloe vera, as reported by LIVESTRONG. Use this mixture on face and leave for more than five minutes. This mask can be a very dry time can be allowed to exceed the recommended.

When the mask is dry, wash with warm water and massage the face gently, then dry.

Constipation is a condition that is not fun and different ways people do to get rid of this problem. Constipation can be overcome by eating an apple juice.

The condition is called constipation if someone defecate less than 3 times a week. A person will feel full or bloated stomach and pain during bowel movements. These conditions of course make uncomfortable and disturbing.

Quoted from Healthcentral, Tuesday (06/07/2010) there are various causes of constipation is less intake of fiber, lack of drinking that make bowel movements more slowly, lack of exercise, certain medication, lifestyle changes, ignore the feelings for bowel movements and some diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and other diseases related to digestive organs.

There are several things you can do to stop constipation, such as taking laxatives, exercising, eating fiber from vegetables and fruits. But one of the best methods that can overcome the constipation is to use apple juice.

Here are some ways you can do with apple juice to get rid of constipation, as reported by buzzle:

If you have a mild case of constipation, drink apple juice and fresh pear juice after getting out of bed in the morning and one hour before bedtime. Pears and apples will help provide additional fiber and minerals, vitamins and other substances that can cleanse the colon, kidney and blood cell regeneration.

If you experience chronic constipation cases, a mix between apple juice consumption and prune at least 3-4 times every day. If consumption of fresh apple juice may be as well. We recommend that consuming apple juice made their own juice and not from the packaging, because there is the possibility of apple juice has been mixed with material from the package. Apples themselves contain cholesterol and actually have enough fiber can help regulate bowel movements, because the apple juice may help fight constipation.