Kitchen Material Can Be So Cough Medicine

Mas Yus Health. Coughing can be caused by various causes such as respiratory infections, influenza, allergies, asthma, choking or inhaling cigarette smoke. There are different kinds of cough medicines on the market, but in fact are also many cough medicines available in your kitchen.

"Almost everyone has a cough, because the cough reflex is actually a physiological body to remove foreign objects from the throat. Therefore, not all the cough must be cured, because it's a reflex," says Prof. Dr. Sumali Wiryowidagdo.

Prof. Sumali also said that not a disease but merely the symptoms. Some types of cough medicines commonly used include:

   1. Antitussive (cough)
   2. Anti allergy (antihistamine)
   3. Decongestan (thinning phlegm)
   4. Antibiotics
   5. Analgesic
   6. Anti-inflammatory
   7. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
   8. Avoid allergens (dust and cigarette smoke)


"But the truth is in our own homes are many herbal remedies that are used as cough medicine, usually a lot in the kitchen," continued Prof. Sumali who is also a Professor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty of Pharmacy at the UI.

Based on much research has been done, Prof. Sumali give some examples of herbs that can be used as a cough medicine, namely:

1. Ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and red ginger (Z. officinale var. Rubra)
"Ginger efficacious as karminativa (eliminate bloating, anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain due to cough), antipyretic (fever). Ginger is efficacious as a cough medicine because of volatile oil components containing terpenoids zingiberol, gingerol and shogaol. The trick boiled or brewed with hot water and then drunk, "explained Prof. Sumali.

2. Extracts of lemon (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle)
"Orange juice could be used to cure influenza, mules stomach, nausea, cough. Orange juice contains chemical components of volatile oil containing 7%
terpenes, terpenoids tangeritin hesperidin, naringin, eriocitrin, eriocitrocide.

3. Extract and nutmeg oil (Myristica fragrans Houtt)
"The seeds contain a chemical component miristisin nutmeg, myristic acid, safrol and
eugenol. Usefulness as sedativa (tranquilizers), so people who usually eat foods that contain nutmeg so sleepy, "continued Prof. Sumali.

4. Mint or peppermint oil (Mentha piperita L)
"The leaves have properties as a stimulant ask (stimulates appetite), karminativa (digestive relief), antispasmodic (to relieve muscle tension and respiratory tract), antiemetics (anti-vomiting).

The main component of peppermint oil is menthol 50-60%, 40-45% is menthol-free, the other in the form of esters.

5. Liquorice or licorice or licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.)
"The roots of sweet already known to have a broad spectrum of pharmacological properties since 2100 BC. Liquorice is widely used in cough formulas as ekspektoransia and demulcent (mucoprotective), anti-inflammatory," explained Prof. Sumali.

Chemical components contained therein is glycyrrhizin, potassium and calcium salts glisirisinat acid. Flavonoids liquiritin, isoliquertin, liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, ramnoliquiritin.

6. Thymi herb (Thymus vulgaris and T. zygis)
Usefulness as an antiseptic, antitusiv, spasmolitik and ekspektoransia. With the chemical components of volatile oil containing not less than 1.2% with a phenol content of not less than 0.5% calculated as thymol.

sports, listening to music can reduce fatigue

Mas Yus Health. Listening to music during exercise has many benefits. In addition to improving the ability to exercise longer and harder, sports listen to music while also reducing fatigue because the body becomes more spirit.

Doctors and researchers reveal that music can improve motivation, concentration, fitness, commitment and pleasure when someone is exercising. A study conducted to determine what positive effects can be obtained if a person is exercising while listening to music.

Here are the benefits that can be obtained,namely:

1. Music can distract from the repeated practice so as to avoid feeling tired, fatigue and boredom
2. Music can reduce factors that contribute to pain, anxiety, tension and discomfort
3. Music acts as a stimulant that can improve performance. This is due to respiration and heart rate increases  that will impact on the portion of practice
4. Encourage positive mood thus avoiding any kind of negative thinking
5. Make exercise more fun and interesting
6. Type of the selected music is also associated with physical strength,soothing music can reduce the ability of potential muscle exercises while fast music can increase muscle tension.
7. Body movements of the rhythm of music can enhance the results obtained
8. Rhythm of the music heard can improve physical and motor skills.


Even so there are some things to consider when exercising while listening to music that is:

1. Changing the song is heard on a regular basis so as to avoid boredom
2. Adjust the volume as normal and avoid loud music because it can damage hearing. If exercising in public roads, adjust the volume to still be aware of other sounds such as traffic signals or warning
3. Do not use music as an excuse to push your body beyond the limit excessive exercise. To be aware that signs of excessive fatigue.


The best music can be heard during exercise is subjective, listen to good music like rap, pop, R & B or rock song with a song that can enhance positive energy.

how to keep the eyes stay healthy

Mas Yus Health. The eye is one organ that is important because it helps one's eyesight. To protect it to be free from damage or disease
, There are 7 ways you can do.

Structure and function of the eye to see is not simple. Required the cooperation of several parts of the eye to produce an image that will be sent to the brain.

To maintain and protect the eye in order to stay healthy and avoid interference,namely:

1. Eating dark green leafy vegetables
Vegetables that have dark green leaves like spinach, broccoli or other vegetables contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of carotenoids that are known to reduce the risk of developing cataracts and decreased vision due to disturbances in central retina. Try to eat two servings a day, for example, one serving of spinach at lunch and one serving of broccoli at dinner.

2. Consuming antioxidants
Foods such as berries, oranges, plums and cherries to help minimize damage caused by free radicals (such as from sunlight and pollution), and reduce the risk of hardening of the lens which can lead to cataracts. Consumption of antioxidants at least two servings a day.

3. Consuming omega-3 fatty acids
Evidence suggests omega-3 fatty acids from certain fish such as salmon, halibut and tuna can protect the tear ducts, to protect the lens, minimizing dry eye and prevent cataracts. Consumption of 2-3 servings of fish a week and reducing red meat, because it allegedly could increase the risk of eye disorders in old age.

4. Eating carrots
This crisp vegetables contain beta-carotene compound, which is a carotenoid that may help keep the eyes to stay healthy. These compounds can also be found on the pumpkin.

5. Using goggles
UV rays are one of the main causes hardening of the lens, cataracts and decreased vision due to disturbances in the central retina. The use of glasses with dark lenses can filter up to 100 percent of UV rays when outdoors. If no glasses, can also use a hat to reduce exposure to UV rays.

6. Exercise
Several studies have shown that aerobic exercise can lower the pressure inside the eye, thereby reducing the risk of glaucoma. Sports that do can walk for 30 minutes 3 times a week, jogging, treadmill or take a fitness class.

7. Consuming a multivitamin
National Eye Institute showed that the antioxidant vitamins C and E, vitamin B6 and B12, beta carotene and the minerals copper and zinc can slow the progression of vision decline due to disturbances in the central retina and cataracts. Before taking supplements, better fill the intake of natural materials in advance.