Can Herbs Fight Asthma?

Can Herbs Fight Asthma?
Preliminary Research Suggests They Can, but Further Study Needed
By Charlene Laino
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
http://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20120305/can-herbs-fight-asthma
March 5, 2012 (Orlando, Fla.) -- A traditional Chinese herbal remedy known as kampo helped to relieve daily asthma symptoms in nearly all of more than 200 people studied, Japanese researchers report.

North American allergy experts tell WebMD that although they find the preliminary findings fascinating, further study is needed before they would recommend the herbs.

Yoshiteru Shimoide, MD, head of the Yoshiteru Shimoide Clinic of Internal Medicine in Kagoshima City, Japan, presented the results here at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI).

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The number of people in the U.S. with asthma is growing. One in 12 people had asthma in 2009, compared with 1 in 14 in 2001, according to the CDC.

There is no cure, but most people can control their symptoms, reduce the severity of their disease, and prevent asthma attacks by avoiding asthma triggers and correctly using prescribed medicines, such as steroid inhalers, the CDC says.

There's much room for improvement, Shimoide says. He says it was accidentally discovered that kampo herbs could wipe out symptoms in many people while testing the ancient remedy against an allergic skin disorder known as atopic dermatitis.

So his team studied 278 people with asthma who suffered daily symptoms of the disease. Of those, 52 were given standard treatment (typically an inhaled steroid and a bronchodilator), and 226 were treated with kampo herbs.

Symptoms completely disappeared in 94% of patients taking kampo herbs after an average of 16 days, Shimoide says.

In contrast, about three-fourths of those taking standard asthma medications still had daily wheeze and other symptoms.



Side Effects Still Need Study
The study did not look at possible side effects of kampo herbs. But a major problem facing kampo medicine is herbal product quality. There have been cases in which poisonous plants found their way into the herbal mix, resulting in kidney damage, for example.

In kampo medicine, most herbs are taken as a fixed formula. Each individual herb is thought to address a particular imbalance in an ill person.

Herbs used in the current study include Scutellaria root, Coptis rhizome, gardenia fruit, hoelen, cinnamon bark, and Glycyrrhiza (aka licorice) root.

Asked to comment on the findings, Peter Creticos, MD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, tells WebMD: "This is a fascinating observation. We now need further study."

One of the big problems with this preliminary work is that people knew if they were taking the herbs, Creticos says. If people are given a drug or an herb that they think will help fight their disease, up to 40% will report they were indeed helped, Creticos explains.

Also, don't try this at home, he cautions. Until there is further study looking at the safety of the herbal formula, people should only take the herbs as part of a clinical trial, Creticos says.

Still, the AAAAI does think there is evidence for herbal therapy having an anti-inflammatory effect that would fight asthma's underlying cause and is supporting research in the field, says William Silvers, MD, former head of the group's committee on complementary and alternative medicine.

These findings were presented at a medical conference. They should be considered preliminary as they have not yet undergone the "peer review" process, in which outside experts scrutinize the data prior to publication in a medical journal.

China: Parents struggle for autistic kids

China: Parents struggle for autistic kids Tian Ying http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/china-parents-struggle-autistic-kids-autism-22938234 China has no public schools specifically for autistic children so they are taught or treated in schools with others who are mentally challenged. By 2012 the government aims to build facilities in 31 pilot cities, Tian Ying reports. In an outdoor gym class in Beijing, parents are holding their young ones' arms and helping them follow the teacher's moves. None of the autistic kids are focusing on the teacher as they move awkwardly - gently pulled this way and that by their parents. In this nursery mainly for autistic children, parents accompany their kids all day long. Autism is a neural disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and repetitive behavior. The nursery belongs to the public-funded Beijing Chaoyang Anhua Intelligence Training School, where about one third of the 165 students suffer from autism. Since there are no public schools specifically for autistic children, these kids are taught together with others who are mentally challenged. According to WHO statistics, there are 600,000 to 1.8 million children with autism in China. But some scholars believe that the number might be several millions higher. When the kids are taking a nap at noon, 40-year-old Liu Jianhua is mopping his son's classroom floor and tidying up the toys. He volunteers and takes turns with his wife to look after their son. Now I'm pleased to see that my boy wants to hug his daddy occasionally, but before attending the school he treated me just like another person," he says. His five-year-old boy, Liu Shuai, doesn't talk and needs to be looked after constantly. Generally, unlike normal kids, autistic children seem emotionally detached from their parents, never showing intimacy. However, this doesn't make Liu Jianhua love his son any less. "What really worries me is my boy's future, especially when his mother and I are not with him anymore. Who will look after him?" asks Liu. Another parent Zhong Xueping says outside the classroom, "I dare not even think about it." In the classroom, his four-year-old boy Zhong Chuangli is waving his right hand, unaware of what the teacher is doing. Zhong Xueping says he has no idea if the training will help his boy, all he can do is to give his son the best he can afford - a huge financial burden for him. Anhua's tuition is 1,500 yuan (US$220) a month, roughly half the average salary in Beijing in 2009. Tuition at private schools can be double or triple that. Even the cost of the public schools can nearly bankrupt a family, as only one parent usually has time to work, while the other must look after their child all the time. To add to their struggle, some families have to leave their hometown and rent flats in big cities to ensure their children get proper care. Zhong Xueping's family is from Hubei Province. He and his wife sell clothes in Beijing for a living. "We barely make ends meet after the tuition is paid, and we can only afford to rent a small basement," he says. As to the kids' future, Long Jianyou, the principal of Anhua School, says: "In the best-case scenario, graduates from Anhua's vocational high school can find employment." Anhua caters for children from pre-school through high school. This year, 12 of the graduates have already found jobs in reputable hotels, doing simple jobs such as changing bed sheets. They could earn as much as 1,700 yuan a month, says Long. The employers offering jobs to our kids are all China-based foreign companies," says Long. There is not a single domestic company doing this. They might employ physically disabled persons, but never those who are mentally challenged," he says, citing widespread misunderstanding of autism. Zhong Xueping says his family is discriminated against because people think their child is some kind of lunatic. "We sell clothes in a market, and when my boy crawls into others' stands, they shun him as if he's an idiot." Talking about their child's future, Wang Hongli, mother of a 10-year-old boy who's just started to exhibit symptoms of autism, believes her son could do a lot better. She hopes one day her boy can socialize like normal kids. She's going to send her son back to regular school this autumn. But he will probably need a tutor, which could cost 2,000 yuan a month at least. Wang comes from a small city in northeast China's Liaoning Province. Because there is no special school in her hometown, she took time off from work and took her boy all the way to Beijing for treatment and schooling. Even in Beijing, there were no special schools for young children suffering for autism six years ago. Long, the Anhua principal, says: "We only realized recently that the earlier autism is diagnosed and treated, the better people fare later in life, so we started this autistic nursery." China has incorporated a plan for training autistic children into the country's development blueprint for 2006-2012, which specifies the building of autism training facilities in 31 pilot cities, and training professionals to diagnose, train and teach autistic children. From Shanghai Daily Read more: http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/china-parents-struggle-autistic-kids-autism-22938234#ixzz1yC1KRv86

Antioxidant N-Acetylcysteine Lowers Irritability and Reduces Repetitive Behaviors Associated With Autism http://neurosciencenews.com/nac-autism-treatment-antioxidant-psychology/ Antioxidant shows promise as treatment for certain features of autism, Stanford study finds A specific antioxidant supplement may be an effective therapy for some features of autism, according to a pilot trial from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital that involved 31 children with the disorder. The antioxidant, called N-Acetylcysteine, or NAC, lowered irritability in children with autism as well as reducing the children’s repetitive behaviors. The researchers emphasized that the findings must be confirmed in a larger trial before NAC can be recommended for children with autism. Irritability affects 60 to 70 percent of children with autism. “We’re not talking about mild things: This is throwing, kicking, hitting, the child needing to be restrained,” said Antonio Hardan, MD, the primary author of the new study. “It can affect learning, vocational activities and the child’s ability to participate in autism therapies.” The study appears in the June 1 issue of Biological Psychiatry. Hardan is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford and director of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic at Packard Children’s. Stanford is filing a patent for the use of NAC in autism, and one of the study authors has a financial stake in a company that makes and sells the NAC used in the trial. Antioxidant N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) might prove to be an effective treatment for some of the symptoms associated with Autism. Image adapted from Commons Wikimedia user MesserWoland. Finding new medications to treat autism and its symptoms is a high priority for researchers. Currently, irritability, mood swings and aggression, all of which are considered associated features of autism, are treated with second-generation antipsychotics. But these drugs cause significant side effects, including weight gain, involuntary motor movements and metabolic syndrome, which increases diabetes risk. By contrast, side effects of NAC are generally mild, with gastrointestinal problems such as constipat The state of drug treatments for autism’s core features, such as social deficits, language impairment and repetitive behaviors, is also a major problem. “Today, in 2012, we have no effective medication to treat repetitive behavior such as hand flapping or any other core features of autism,” Hardan said. NAC could be the first medication available to treat repetitive behavior in autism — if the findings hold up when scrutinized further. The study tested children with autism ages 3 to 12. They were physically healthy and were not planning any changes in their established autism treatments during the trial. In a double-blind study design, children received NAC or a placebo for 12 weeks. The NAC used was a pharmaceutical-grade preparation donated by the neutraceutical manufacturer BioAdvantex Pharma. Subjects were evaluated before the trial began and every four weeks during the study using several standardized surveys that measure problem be During the 12-week trial, NAC treatment decreased irritability scores from 13.1 to 7.2 on the Aberrant Behavior Checklist, a widely used clinical scale for assessing irritability. The change is not as large as that seen in children taking antipsychotics. “But this is still a potentially valuable tool to have before jumping on these big guns,” Hardan said. In addition, according to two standardized measures of autism mannerisms and stereotypic behavior, children taking NAC showed a decrease in repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. “One of the reasons I wanted to do this trial was that NAC is being used by community practitioners who focus on alternative, non-traditional therapies,” Hardan said. “But there is no strong scientific evidence to support these interventions. Somebody needs to look at them.” Hardan cautioned that the NAC for sale as a dietary supplement at drugstores and grocery stores differs in some important respects from the individually packaged doses of pharmaceutical-grade NAC used in the study, and that the over-the-counter version may not produce the same results. “When you open the bottle from the drugstore and expose the pills to air and sunlight, it gets oxidized and becomes less effective,” he said. Although the study did not test how NAC works, the researchers speculated on two possible mechanisms of action. NAC increases the capacity of the body’s main antioxidant network, which some previous studies have suggested is deficient in autism. In addition, other research has suggested that autism is related to an imbalance in excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain. NAC can modulate the glutamatergic family of excitatory neurotransmitters, which might be useful in autism. The scientists are now applying for funding to conduct a large, multicenter trial in which they hope to replicate their findings. “This was a pilot study,” Hardan said. “Final conclusions cannot be made before we do a larger trial.” About this neuroscience research article HardanÆs collaborators at Stanford were Lawrence Fung, MD, a psychiatry resident; Robin Libove and Surekha Nair, MD, social science research assistants; postdoctoral scholar Tetyana Obukhanych, PhD; Lenore Herzenberg, DSc, professor of genetics and member of the Stanford Cancer Institute; and Rabindra Tirouvanziam, PhD, a former instructor in pediatric pulmonary medicine at Stanford who is now at the Emory University School of Medicine. The research was supported by a grant from the Escher Family Fund at t Information about the Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children’s Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, which also supported the research, is available online at http://autism.lpch.org. The Stanford University School of Medicine consistently ranks among the nation’s top medical schools, integrating research, medical education, patient care and community service.

VALERIAN & CHILDREN

http://www.livestrong.com/article/116817-valerian-children/ May 5, 2010 | By Michelle Powell-Smith Photo Credit Child image by Serenitie from Fotolia.com Valerian is an herb, commonly used to treat sleep disorders, anxiety or pain and discomfort, according to WebMD. This herb acts as a sedative on the brain and nervous system, and may be taken as a tea, tincture or in capsule form. While the safety of Valerian for adults is well established, there is less information on Valerian and children. Consider the possible risks and benefits of this traditional medicinal plant for your child, and consult your health care provider or a trained herbalist before your c FUNCTION Valerian is a mild sedative and is generally recognized as safe by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In studies on adults, it has been shown to effectively treat insomnia. Scientists believe that Valerian works by increasing levels of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. This is similar to, but milder than, the effect of pharmaceutical medications like Valium, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Ask a Doctor: Symptoms A Doctor Will Assist You Now! Questions Answered Every 9 Seconds. Health.JustAnswer.com/Symptoms Sponsored Links SAFETY The majority of research on Valerian involves adults, rather than children. A 2002 study on sleep difficulties in children published in "Phytomedicine" suggests that Valerian may be safe for children when used for four to eight weeks. The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements states that Valerian root should not be used in children under three due to lack of research, while the World Health Organization discourages Valerian for children under 12. CONSIDERATIONS Valerian has traditionally been used to treat insomnia, anxiety, stress, gastrointestinal upset and ADHD. While the National Institutes of Health considers the studies on Valerian inconclusive, WebMD reports that it is possibly effective to treat sleep disorders, but that evidence is insufficient for the treatment of restlessness in children, anxiety or ADHD. DOSING According to Intelihealth, 100 to 600 mg of aqueous or aqueous-ethanol extract or Valerian tincture may be given to children. If you prefer a Valerian tea, steep 1.5 to 3 grams of Valerian root in 150 mL of boiling water. Commercial Valerian preparations designed for children are available and may be pure Valerian extract or a combination of valerian with other herbs, like lemon balm. WARNING While Valerian is generally considered safe and has been shown to have few side effects according to WebMD, you should consult your health care provider or a trained herbalist regarding using this herb to treat your child. No drug interactions have been reported in human studies; however, studies on rodents indicate a possible interaction with barbiturates, according to Vitamin Herb University. Discuss your child's other medications with your doctor to avoid any potential problems.

How to Make Gin Soaked Raisins

http://www.ehow.com/how_5239735_make-gin-soaked-raisins.html Relief from arthritis pain may be as close as your kitchen and liquor cabinet.. Gin soaked raisins are an old time folk remedy to relieve arthritis pain. Theresa Kerry, the wife of presidential candidate John Kerry, came under fire on the campaign trail in 2004 when she called gin soaked raisins 'highly effective' as a remedy for arthritis. So, gin soaked raisins? How bad can they be?! Even if they don't help, you'll have fun nibbling 9 (exactly 9) at a time. instructions 1 ~~Purchase a box of golden raisins~~ For some reasons (and no one can really come up with the exact reason), golden raisins are the only raisins that work for the gin soaked raisin arthritis remedy. Go figure. Anyway, purchase a box of golden raisins - they might be called 'white raisins' depending on where you live. 2 ~~Empty the golden raisins in a shallow bowl and cover with gin~~ To make gin soaked raisins, well, empty the box of raisins into a shallow bowl and cover with gin - just barely cover them. Note: I highly recommend using a good, smooth brand of gin as they might as well taste good... Leave the white raisins to soak and do not disturb for 11-14 days until the gin has evaporated. Once the gin is evaporated, they're ready to eat! 3 ~~Eat 9 gin soaked raisins (exactly 9...) a day~~ I personally like these little things so more than 9 are gobbled at a time. I can't swear to you that they relieve my slight arthritis pain but I can guarantee that they make me happier! Whether it's a placebo effect or not, I don't really care - you might not either.... Sponsored Links CottonGin Fire Protectionwww.argusfirecontrol.com World Leader in Gin Fire Safety Improve your safety AND profit Head & Shoulderswww.headandshoulders.co.id Either "For Him" or "For Her", find Out why H&S is right for you online Back Pain? Chiswickwww.essentialphysio.com Expert Chartered Physiotherapists Early and Late Appointments Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)www.likecells.com Stem cells can do great help for patients of Rheumatoid arthritis Tips & Warnings If you're on medications, DO NOT eat gin soaked raisins unless you check with your doctor. If you are a recovering alcoholic, DO NOT eat gin soaked raisins!

Temper-Tantrum Coping Tips Help children manage their anger with this advice from parents on avoiding and handling temper tantrums. Plus, couples share how they keep outbursts from affecting their relationships.

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/8378.html Need help teaching children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or other violence and defiance issues, to learn anger management? Below, ADDitude readers share how they help kids handle their anger and tempers to prevent tantrums. Plus, these families share how they cope when outbursts do occur! How to Calm Angry Children and Prevent Tantrums My husband and I try to step in before the tantrum happens, but sometimes that is impossible! In those cases, we try to remember not to take our daughter's words personally." -Denise, California My husband and I have tried many tricks to avoid tantrums since our son was 2. Taking something from him -- a toy -- for a couple of days works sometimes. We remember to love our child, no matter what, and make sure he knows it." -Debra, Pennsylvania I tell my son to look into my eyes while I am talking to him, instead of dancing around the room. Then I ask him to make a choice between A and B, and I encourage him to choose the right one." -Dawn, Florida How to Handle Temper Tantrums I nip tantrums in the bud. I hold up three fingers -- one stands for Happy, another for Playful, and the third for Calm -- and ask my children to pick a new mood." -Amber, Ohio How to Cope as a Couple When Tantrums Happen We have accepted -- finally -- that our children have ADD/ADHD and that there will be tough moments like this. Our job is to keep the fallout from those moments from spilling over into our relationship." -An ADDitude Reader During meltdowns, my husband and I tell each other that 'this too shall pass.' We nurture each other with small acts of kindness, and remember why we got married!" -Helene, California My husband and I agree on how we're going to react before my son acts violent or defiant or has a meltdown. He can’t divide us by appealing to one parent over the other." -Maureen, Illinois Working closely with my husband and having long talks with him help our marriage."-Janelle, Wisconsin More Advice on Handling Anger in Children Better-Behavior Advice for Parents Addressing a Child's Temper Tantrums Parenting Violent, Defiant Children and Teens: How to Change Behavior Help for Kids Who Hit Anger Management for ADD/ADHD Children

khasiat ubi merah

http://biens-naturels.blogspot.com/2009/09/khasiat-ubi-jalar.html khasiat ubi merah ubi jalar, selain rasanya yang enak, ternyata ubi jalar mempunyai banyak manfaat buat kesehatan. Ubi jalar biasa kita temukan di warung – warung yang menjual gorengan, menggunakan minyak sebenarnya kurang bagus buat tubuh kita, jadi alangkah baiknya jika dalam penyajiannya, ubi jalar di rebus saja. Sayangnya, makanan dari ubi bukanlah jenis makanan favorit dan biasanya hanya dikenal sebagai makanan rakyat di pedesaan. Tahukah Anda, ubi jalar sangat kaya akan antioksidan. Semakin pekat warnanya, semakin banyak kandungan antioksidannya. Uji jalar mempunyai beragam warna, ada yang berwarna ungu, ,merah, kuning pucat atau putih. Warna tergantung pada jenisnya, jenis tanah, iklim serta mineral. Merah pertanda kaya Betakaroten Kita mengenal ada beberapa jenis ubi jalar. Yang paling umum adalah ubi jalar putih. Selain itu ada juga yang ungu maupun merah. Sekalipun disebut ubi jalar merah, sebenarnya warna daging buahnya adalah tidak merah, tapi kekuningan hingga jingga alias orange. Mengapa pilih yang merah ? Dibanding ubi jalar putih,tekstur ubi jalar merah memang lebih berair dan lebih lembut. Rasanya tidak semanis yang putih padahal kadar gulanya tidak berbeda. Ubi jalar putih mengandung 260 mkg (869 SI) betakaroten per 100 gram, ubi merah yang berwarna kuning emas tersimpan 2900 mkg (9675 SI) betakaroten, ubi merah yang berwarna jingga 9900 mkg (32967 SI). Makin pekat warna jingganya. makin tinggi kadar betakarotennya yang merupakan bahan pembentuk vitamin A dalam tubuh. Secangkir ubi jalar merah kukus yang telah dilumatkan menyimpan 50000 SI betakaroten, setara dengan kandungan betakaroten dalam 23 cangkir brokoli, yang menggembirakan perebusan hanya merusak 10% kadar betakaroten, sedangkan penggorengan atau pemanggangan dalam oven hanya 20%. Namun penjemuran menghilangkan hampir separuh kandungan betakaroten, sekitar 40%. Menyantap seporsi ubi jalar merah kukus /rebus sudah memenuhi anjuran kecukupan vitamin A 2100 - 3600 mkg sehari. Kandungan kimia pada ubi jalar adalah protein, lemak, karbohidrat, kalori, serat, abu, kalsium, fosfor, zat besi, karoten, vitamin B1, B2, C, dan asam nikotinat. Makan 1 buah sedang ubi jalar merah mentah sudah memenuhi 42 % anjuran kecukupan vitamin C sehari. Dibanding dengan havermut (oatmeal), ubi jalar merah lebih kaya serat, khususnya oligosakarida. Menyantap ubi jalar merah 2 - 3 kali seminggu membantu kecukupan serat. Apabila dimakan bersama kulitnya menyumbang serat lebih banyak lagi. Sumber : Direktorat Gizi Depkes RI, 1981, Suismono, 1995) Berikut beberapa manfaat dari ubi jalar : Kekebalan tubuh : Ubi jalar sangat kaya akan beta karoten, antioksidan utama, serta berbagai nutrisi lain seperti vitamin C, vitamin B kompleks, besi dan juga fosfor. Hal ini membuat ubi jalar sebagai penguat imun yang hebat. Peradangan : Walaupun tidak termasuk dalam keluarga kentang-kentangan biasa, ubi jalar juga mengandung anti peradangan. Didukung dengan adanya beta karoten, vitamin C dan magnesium, maka ubi jalar sangat efektif dalam menyembuhkan peradangan baik internal maupun eksternal. Asma : Ubi jalar juga efektif dalam mengatasi hidung mampat, bronchitis dan paru-paru. Dengan begitu akan meredakan asma. Hal ini disebabkan oleh aroma khas yang dimiliki ubi jalar. Bronchitis : Kandungan vitamin C, besi serta nutrisi lainnya membantu menyembuhkan bronchitis. Ubi jalar juga dipercaya bisa menghangatkan tubuh (mungkin karena rasa manis serta nutrisi lainnya). Kandungan ini juga berfungsi untuk menyembuhakn bronchitis, terlepas dari kandungan lain yang bisa meredakan kemampatan. Arthritis : Beta karoten, magnesium, seng dan vitamin B kompleks membuat ubi jalar sebagai pilihan yang tepat untuk mengatasi arthritis. Air rebusan ubi jalar bisa dioleskan pada persendian untuk meredakan sakit akibat arthritis. Pencernaan : Selain rasanya yang enak, kandungan serat dalam ubi jalar juga lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan jenis kentang pada umumnya. Kalau kedua faktor ini disatukan dengan mineral-mineral lainnya seperti magnesium yang dikandung ubi jalar, maka makanan satu ini merupakan pilihan yang tepat untuk membantu pencernaan. Selain itu, ubi jalar juga mudah untuk dicerna serta baik untuk lambung dan usus halus. Kanker : Kandungan beta karoten, antioksidan dan anti karsinogen utama, yang merupakan penyebab warna pada kulit ubi jalar serta vitamin C, sangat penting untuk menyembuhkan berbagai jenis kanker. Terutama kanker kolon, usus halus, prostat, ginjal dan kanker pada organ dalam lainnya. Keseimbangan air : Serat dalam ubi jalar akan membantu menahan air. Hal ini akan mempertahankan keseimbangan cairan dalam tubuh. Radang lambung : Ubi jalar menimbulkan efek nyaman di lambung dan usus halus. Vitamin B kompleks dan vitamin C, beta karoten, kalium dan kalsium sangat efektif meredakan radang lambung. Selain itu, serat yang dikandung ubi jalar bisa mencegah terjadinya konstipasi dan penimbunan asam, karena itu akan menurunkan kemungkinan terjadinya radang lambung. Anti peradangan dan kandungan yang menenangkan dari ubi jalar juga bisa mengurangi rasa sakit dan peradangan lambung. Diabetes : Pengidap diabetes seringkali dihimbau untuk menghindari makanan yang manis. Hal ini tidak berlaku pada ubi jalar. Makanan satu ini sangat efektif dalam meregulasi kadar gula darah dengan membantu sekresi dan fungsi insulin. Tetapi, tidak berarti kalau pengidap diabetes bisa makan ubi jalar tanpa aturan. Tetapi, mereka bisa mengganti asupan nasi atau karbohidrat mereka dengan ubi jalar. Untuk menambah berat badan : Hal ini sangat mudah dipahami. Ubi jalar berasa manis serta mengandung karbohidrat kompleks disertai vitamin dan mineral yang mudah dicerna. Karena itu, ubi jalar merupakan sumber energi dan efektif untuk membangun otot-otot. Bagi Anda yang tidak percaya diri karena tulang-tulang menonjol ke permukaan kulit, cobalah mengkonsumsi makanan super ini. Cara ini tidak menghasilkan efek samping apapun sehingga lebih aman daripada mengkonsumsi suplemen pembangun otot. Keuntungan lain : ubi jalar juga efektif menghentikan ketergantungan pada rokok, minuman serta narkotika tertentu. Selain itu, juga sangat baik bagi kesehatan pembuluh darah vena dan arteri. Konsentrasi beta karoten yang tinggi serta fosfor sangat baik bagi kesehatan mata dan kardiovaskular. Tag : Obat Asma, Obat Diabetes, Obat Kanker, Ubi