Excessive milk consumption Causes of Kidney Disease

Milk consumption exceeds the recommended daily amount would endanger health. One is lead to kidney disease.

"Milk is a source of calcium which is needed by the body, but too much calcium intake can overload the kidneys," says clinical nutrition specialist and lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. Dr. Saptawati Bardosono, MSc, Tuesday.

Too much calcium intake is going to trigger the onset of kidney problems such as kidney stones. Calcium is not absorbed by the body, will be wasted through the urethra to maintain balance in the body.

However, previous calcium will be deposited on the kidneys filter, this is what causes the formation of crystals in the kidney stone called calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate.

Fasting Prevent Nerve Damage

Fasting has many health benefits, one of which rest the digestive tract and detoxification process. The condition is very useful to prevent nerve damage.

Nerve damage or neuropathy affects 1 in 4 people aged 40 years and over, especially in those who suffer from diabetes.

"Neuropathy is characterized by symptoms such as cramps and tingling," said Judge Dr.Manfaluthy, Sp.S (K), Chairman of the Study Group Neurophysiology and Neurology Neurologist Doctors Association of Bank Indonesia, at an event held by Merck Indonesia in Jakarta (16/7 / 13).

Other neuropathy symptoms such as numbness, pain, aches, especially in the legs, burning, hair loss, and weakness of the body and limbs.

Manfaluthy explained, when the body gets a chance detoxification fasting. In addition, the transfer of energy from glucose to fat usage so helps prevent nerve damage.

Eating Two Times a Day More suitable for diabetics

Meal arrangements are actually more important to form a slim and healthy body. Some argue ideally should eat frequently but in small portions. While others claim no dinner is the best way to lose weight.
Recent opinion as evidenced in a study says that people who eat only two meals a day faster than slimmer people who eat more frequently, even in the same amount of calories.
The research results presented at the American Diabetes Association 73rd Scientific Sessions. This research involves participants who suffer from type two diabetes. They were asked to undergo two methods of diet for 12 weeks.
One group ate 6 times which consists of three large meals and three small meals each day. While the other group ate only 2 big meals a day, consisting of breakfast and lunch. Both groups were fed with the amount of calories and nutrients the same. As a result, those who eat 2 meals a day has decreased BMI three times as much.