The Right Time for Consuming Fruit, Before or After Eating Rice?

Fruits and vegetables are two types of foods that are rich in fiber and antioxidants. Therefore, consumption of both is recommended for those who are dieting for any purpose. However, so far there have been differences regarding the right time to eat fruit. Some suggest before eating so that the maximum absorption,

Healthy Ways for Consuming Nasi Padang

The pleasure of nasi padang which is served warmly, coupled with the savory seasonings and distinctive green sauce will make anyone eager to eat it. However, behind the pleasure, nasi padang is always associated with foods high in fat and cholesterol and contains lots of purines which can increase blood uric acid

Frequently Consume Heated Rice? Beware of Dangerous!

Rice is the main food for Indonesians. Even there is a proverb that said "you are not eat yet until eating rice". This made Indonesian people used to cooking rice in a large amount, then heating it in a magic com heater. However, it turns out that habits which is often done

Assessing Health Conditions from the Farts Duration and Smell

  Fart, or in scientific language commonly called flatus, is one of the normal parts of digestion which shows bacterial activity in the intestine. Fart can also be a marker of health conditions. For example in patients after surgery, farting could show that the body's system has returned to normal. Gastrointestinal consultant

3 Easy Tips to Keep Health in the New Year

The change of year from 2018 to 2019 is the right time to rearrange the target and personal resolution. However, the beginning of 2019 seems to coincide with the peak of the rainy season. The BMKG predicts the peak of the rainy season will occur throughout January 2019. The peak of the

Unawareness of GERD Could Lead to Danger

Evidently, chest pain is not only a sign of heart abnormality. Chest pain is also occured due to the rising of stomach acid into the esophagus. This condition is commonly known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Patient with GERD generally suffered with chest pain and heat effect (heart burn). Usually this chest

Get Closer with Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam

Department of Internal Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital / Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia Prof. Ari has served as Deputy 2008-2012 FKUI Student and Alumni Manager and Administrative and Financial Coordinator of the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital / Faculty of Medicine UI. He has served as