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Palm Sugar, a Traditional Product that is Rich in Benefits for Everyday Life

Sugar is a natural sweetener that is often used in cooking. One type of sugar that has been used for generations in Indonesia is palm sugar. Palm sugar is usually made from palm tree sap (Palmyra). Because it can also be made from palm tree sap, palm sugar can also be referred to as palm sugar. Palm sugar or palm sugar has a variety of colors, ranging from golden brown to dark brown. To make this sugar, flowers from coconut or palm trees are cut, then the nectar is allowed to flow into the container. Furthermore, the sap and nectar that has been collected is heated until the water in the liquid liquid disappears. The result is coarse brown granules that are similar to brown sugar. Daily Use of Palm Sugar In some Asian countries, including Indonesia, palm sugar is widely used as an ingredient in making sweet and savory foods. Palm sugar has a sucrose content of up to 70 percent and invert sugar (a mixture of glucose and fructose) around 10 percent. In addition to these compositio...
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Drug Poisoning, These Symptoms and How to Overcome It

Drug poisoning is a condition caused by errors in the use of drugs, both excessive doses and errors in combining drugs. Symptoms and how to treat drug poisoning can differ depending on the type of drug consumed. Drug poisoning usually occurs in patients who consume more than one type of drug so that it experiences the effects of drug interactions, in elderly patients, children, or people who have psychiatric problems. Drug poisoning can also occur if someone takes medicine accompanied by drinks or food that can make the drug into a toxic compound, such as alcohol. In addition, some people may be more sensitive to certain substances in the drug, so even a normal dose can cause poisoning. Symptoms of Drug Poisoning Symptoms of drug poisoning can vary depending on the type and dose of the drug consumed, and the person's health condition when taking the drug. Symptoms of drug poisoning are also often side effects of the drug, but with a higher severity. Some common symptoms that...

Fluid in the Lungs, Recognize the Causes and Symptoms

Fluid in the lungs, known as pulmonary edema. This condition occurs when the tissue and air sacs in the lungs, which are supposed to contain air, are actually filled with fluid. Of course the emergence of fluid in the lungs can not be considered trivial, because it can make sufferers have difficulty breathing. If left without proper treatment, this condition may be fatal. Understanding the Causes of Fluid in the Lungs The cause of the emergence of fluid in the lungs can be divided into two groups, namely cardiogenic (causes originating from the heart) and noncardiogenic (causes that do not originate from the heart). Some cardiogenic conditions that can cause pulmonary edema are: Uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure (hypertension). Damage to the heart muscle that causes weakness in heart function (cardiomyopathy). Stiffness, leakage, weakness, or damage to the heart valves. Coronary heart disease. Without proper treatment, the conditions above can cause more severe...