Often Consuming Jengkol? Beware of It’s Health Effect

Jengkol is a group of vegetables that have a distinctive taste. The portion consumed from jengkol is the seed, which is processed in various forms of food favored by some Indonesians. But who would have thought that excessive consumption of jengkol could cause health problems. Internist at RSCM / FK UI, Prof.

Guava Could Cure DHF, Fact or Myths? This is What the Doctor Said

The rainy season is identical to the incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) due to the dengue virus which is transmitted by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. When this dengue is endemic, many herbal medicines and alternatives are circulating and trusted by the community. One of them is guava. Guava is considered capable

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