Mencari Penyebab Tenggelamnya Titanic

Mencari Penyebab Tenggelamnya Titanic Satu abad setelah bencana  Titanic, beberapa ilmuwan telah menemukan "pelaku yang tak terduga" atas tenggelamnya kapal itu. Si tersangka itu adalah Bulan.
Konfigurasi ini memaksimalkan kekuatan pasang naik oleh Bulan di semua samudra Bumi. Itu luar biasa.

Setiap orang yang mengetahui sejarah atau telah melihat film blockbuster mengenai kapal tersebut tahu bahwa penyebab kecelakaan kapal trans-Atlantik itu 100 tahun lalu adalah kapal menabrak gunung es.

"Namun, hubungan Bulan mungkin menjelaskan bagaimana sangat banyak gunung es berada di jalur Titanic," kata Donald Olson, ahli fisika di Texas State University yang tim ahli astronomi forensiknya meneliti peran Bulan.

Sejak Titanic tenggelam saat dini hari 15 April 1912, dan menewaskan 1.517 orang, para ilmuwan telah bertanya-tanya mengapa Kapten Edward Smith tampaknya mengabaikan peringatan bahwa gunung es berada di daerah tempat kapal itu berlayar.

Smith adalah kapten paling berpengalaman di White Star Liner dan telah berulangkali berlayar serta menjelajahi jalur laut Atlantik Utara. Ia telah diberi tugas untuk memimpin pelayaran perdana Titanic, karena ia adalah pelaut yang hati-hati dan punya pengetahuan.

Gunung es Greenland dengan jenis yang ditabrak Titanic biasanya terpancang di perairan dangkal Labrador dan Newfounland. "Karena besarnya, gunung es itu tak bisa terus bergerak ke arah utara sampai cukup mencair dan bisa mengapung lagi atau air pasang tinggi membebaskannya," kata Olson.

Jadi bagaimana demikian banyak gunung es telah mengambang sampai jauh ke selatan, sehingga gunung es tersebut bisa berada di jalur pelayaran di sebelah selatan Newfoundland pada malam itu?

Tim tersebut menyelidiki spekulasi oleh ahli oseanografi mendiang Fergus Wood bahwa sangat dekatnya Bulan pada Januari 1912 mungkin telah menimbulkan air pasang naik yang tinggi, sehingga lebih banyak gunung es daripada biasanya terpisah dari Greenland. Gunung es itu kemudian mengambang dan masih bertambah besar ke jalur pelayaran yang telah dipindah ke selatan akibat laporan mengenai gunung es.

Olson mengatakan, peristiwa "satu kali seumur hidup" terjadi pada 4 Januari 1912, ketika Bulan dan Matahari sedemikian rupa berada di jalur yang membuat daya tarik mereka saling memperkuat. Demikian laporan Reuters seperti dikutip ANTARA di Jakarta, Rabu pagi ini.

Pada saat yang sama, Bulan berada pada jarak paling dekat dengan Bumi pada Januari itu --paling dekat dalam 1.400 tahun, dan peristiwa paling dekat tersebut terjadi dalam waktu enam menit Bulan purnama.

Di atas semua itu, Bumi juga berada pada jarak paling dekat dengan Matahari dalam satu tahun, sehari sebelumnya. "Konfigurasi ini memaksimalkan kekuatan pasang naik oleh Bulan di semua samudra Bumi," kata Olson. "Itu luar biasa."

Penelitian Olson menetapkan bahwa untuk sampai di jalur pelayaran pada pertengahan April, gunung es tersebut --yang ditabrak Titanic-- harus terpisah dari Greenland pada Januari 1912. "Gelombang pasang naik air laut yang disebabkan oleh gabungan aneh peristiwa astronomi itu mestinya cukup untuk melepaskan gunung es dan memberinya cukup kemampuan untuk mengapung dan mencapai jalur pelayaran pada April," katanya.

Tim Olson telah berusaha menggunakan pola gelombang untuk menetapkan secara pasti kapan Julius Caesar menyerbu Inggris dan membuktikan legenda bahwa Mary Selley diilhami oleh cahaya Bulan purnama melalui jendelanya untuk menulis kisah klasik Frankenstein.

Penelitian tim tersebut mengenai Titanic mungkin telah mendukung pendapat Kapten Smith --walaupun terlambat satu abad-- dengan memperlihatkan bahwa ia memiliki alasan kuat untuk bereaksi sedemikian tenang mengenai laporan tentang es di jalur pelayaran.

"Ia (Smith) tak memiliki alasan pada saat itu untuk percaya bahwa bongkahan es yang ia hadapi sangat banyak dan sangat besar, kata Olson. "Di dalam istilah astronomi, keanehan dari semua variabel ini  adalah, yah, astronomikal," katanya.

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Layanan Tradisional di Rumah Sakit

Layanan Tradisional di Rumah Sakit  Meskipun  55 persen penduduk Indonesia menggunakan ramuan tradisional  untuk memelihara kesehatannya, dan sebesar 96 persen mengakui ramuan tradisional yang digunakan sangat bermanfaat bagi kesehatan namun hingga saat ini baru sedikit rumah sakit atau dokter yang mau memadukan layanan herbal dengan kedokteran modern.

Padahal, amanat UU 36 tahun 2009 tentang kesehatan menyebutkan bahwa pelayanan tradisional masuk sebagai bahagian dari 17 pelayanan kesehatan.
"Memadukan pelayanan kesehatan yang konvensional dan tradisional di rumah sakit bukanlah perkara mudah," ucap Dr. Slamet Riyadi Yuwono, selaku Direktur Jenderal Bina Gizi dan Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak Kementerian Kesehatan, saat acara temu media, di Gedung Kementerian Kesehatan, Jumat (2/3/2012).

Slamet mengatakan, diperlukan sebuah diskusi yang panjang untuk dapat memadukan pelayanan kesehatan tradisional di dalam rumah sakit terutama kepada para guru besar dan dokter.  "Karena mereka sudah bertahun-tahun ilmunya diajari dengan evidence based, sehingga untuk menerimanya butuh upaya pembuktian ilmiah supaya bisa diterima oleh kaum ilmuwan," tambahnya.

Sementara itu Dr. Abidinsyah Siregar, Direktur Direktorat Bina Pelayanan Kesehatan Tradisional, Alternatif dan Komplementer Direktorat Jenderal Bina Gizi dan KIA mengungkapkan bahwa tidak sulit sebenarnya untuk mengintegrasikan pelayanan kesehatan tradisional di seluruh tingkat fasilitas layanan kesehatan.

"Kita cuma butuh waktu antara lain perlu sosialisasi dan penjelasan bahwa ini sudah diamanatkan Undang-undang. Kalau sudah diamanatkan Undang-undang kan berarti sudah permintaan masyarakat dan harus disediakan," jelasnya.

Integrasi pelayanan diartikan sebagai penggabungan sebagian atau seluruh aspek pengobatan tradisional yang akan memberikan manfaat atau khasiat pengobatan yang lebih baik (sebagai komplementar-alternatif) pada pelayanan kesehatan disemua tingkatan fasilitas kesehatan, termasuk aspek regulasi, pembiayaan, serta kebijakan mengenai penyelenggaraan pelayanan dan obat yang digunakan.

"Dalam rangka penyediaan layanan pengobatan tradisional di seluruh tingkatan fasilitas kesehatan kita harus mulai membangun manajemen, organisasi, melatih tenaga kesehatan, menyusun norma, standar, pedoman dan regulasi. Inilah yang memakan waktu," ungkapnya.

Abidinsyah melanjutkan, jika pelayanan kesehatan tradisional sudah dapat diintegrasikan ke seluruh tingkatan fasilitas layanan kesehatan (rumah sakit atau puskesmas), maka penegakkan diagnosa tetap harus dilakukan secara konvensional. Misalnya dengan pemeriksaan darah di laboratorium.

Tetapi perbedaannya, pilihan terapi yang diberikan dokter bisa beragam yakni dapat berupa konvensional saja, konvensional plus komplementer atau murni alternatif.

"Terapi dapat diberikan oleh dokter yang telah memiliki sertifikat kompetensi dan tenaga kesehatan yang mendapat pelatihan khusus di bidang tradisional komplementer," ucapnya.

Abidin menambahkan, meski kini pelajaran tentang herbal sudah di masukkan ke dalam kurikulum kedokteran, tetapi hal tersebut dianggapnya masih belum cukup. "Pengajaran di fakultas kedokteran tidak menjelaskan cukup banyak tentang herbal. Oleh karena itu kita berharap, para dekan di Indonesia mendorong supaya materi pengajaran soal herbal ditambah," tutupnya.

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Burn Fat with Pepper

Would you like sprinkled pepper powder into the dish? Research University of California, Los Angeles, revealed that the heat generated peppers can increase calorie burn and oxidize the layer of body fat.

The key is in dihydrocapsiate (DCT) is contained inside the pepper. It's kind of capsaicin or a chemical compound that gives the effect of heat in peppers. The difference, dihydrocapsiate not cause a sense of torment in the mouth and stomach.

"Dihydrocapsiate increase calorie burning in the body," says David Heber, MD, PhD, who published the study in the annual Experimental Biology conference, as quoted from the pages of the Telegraph.

In his research, Herber test the ability dihydrocapsiate in 34 men and women with obesity. For four weeks, he asked all participants to replace daily meals with nutritious low-calorie liquids.

Herber also give them a pill at random. There is a group that received dihydrocapsiate pills, there are also receiving a placebo or dummy pills. Result, those who have experienced dihydrocapsiate burning more body fat than those taking placebo.

Herber concluded that dihydrocapsiate significantly increase fat oxidation, and encourage the body convert fat as fuel energy. Combined intake of low-calorie meal, the menu dihydrocapsiate potentially be an effective slimming diet.

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overcome the dark circles eyes

When fatigue or lack of sleep, the area under your eye will usually appear dark circles (dark circle). Of course this will cause a certain impression on the face, for example, will look older than your actual age.

But do not worry. Many non-surgical way to solve this problem. Follow these steps to get rid of the natural remedies dark circles under the eyes of the following, quoted by the Times of India.

- Grate some raw potatoes, then soak cotton in it's grated. Close your eyes, then place cotton in your eyes. Make sure that you stick cotton had covered the dark circles under the eyes and eyelids. Let stand for 10 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

- Or, apply a mixture of one teaspoon of tomato and lime juice around the eyes. Do it twice a day.

- Alternatively, drink a glass of tomato juice with some mint leaves, lime juice, and salt. Drink this twice a day as a fresh drink. In addition to overcome the dark circles, the benefits of this juice to brighten the face.

- Can also prepare pasta from four to five almonds with milk. Apply the paste around the black circle, then let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Pasta will help ease the burden of skin around the eyes.

- There is another, mix a few teaspoons of fresh pineapple juice with a pinch of turmeric powder, when applied around the eyes regularly will help you eliminate dark circles.

- Do not forget also, every night before bed, apply a cream containing vitamin E and C around the eyes.

- Lastly, can put some mint leaves around the eyes. This can be useful to provide a cooling effect on tired eyes.

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Overcome Stress By Pain

Massage is one way of getting relaxation performed most women. Not just to pamper yourself, have a million health benefits of massage. Ranging from coping with stress, boost immunity, to reduce pain.

Massage for 30 minutes, when applied properly, all benefits will work for you. To that end, the following can you make the guidelines before coming to a massage therapist, quoted from the Shine:

Look for the right therapist

Choose a certified massage therapist. But, if only just to find some relaxation, you can just come to the spa. Most spas also provide massage services that are useful for the relaxation of the body.

Meanwhile, if you want to relieve the stiff neck muscles, it helps to select an expert massage therapist. As in Sweden, there are basic massage therapies like Shiatsu.

Explain the problem

Before the massage begins, all parts of your body is sore and sensitive to the massage therapist. Thus, he knows how to give a proper massage.

According to Leena Guptha, a former president of the American Massage Therapy Association, massage therapy mostly painless, although there is little pressure. This therapy may make patients a little uncomfortable, especially first time doing it.

Choose products that fit massage

If you're worried owned oil massage therapists do not match with the skin, you can bring your own lotion or massage oil. This needs to be done for those who have sensitive skin, sensitive nose, or conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Another option, before asking massage therapists demonstrate and discuss the choice of products that really suit you. "There are dozens of massage products available for various types of massage, and your therapist should have a variety of massage products to choose from," said Guptha.

Defer a massage when you are cold

"Pause massage if you feel a cold or a migraine coming," said Guptha. "Massage will stimulate your circulation, which can make you feel worse."

If you are a little stale or just find it hard to breathe when lying face down, ask for lying on his side. An experienced therapist can do the technique that best suits your desires. Or she can do massage only at the upper back, neck, and shoulders in a sitting position.

Massage during menstruation, it does not matter

There is no medical reason to avoid massage during menstrual period. Guptha said even a massage can relieve PMS symptoms such as cramping and backache. But if you're worried about heavy bleeding, you should wait until a few days.

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Elderly dementia Lurk

A study shows more than half a million people at risk of dementia in 2021. Tesco, the Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland is the first institution to map out the level with dementia in the UK.

The institution plans to gather cost 5 million euros to help people with dementia in building a better future.

People with dementia is increasing due to low public awareness of the symptoms they had, and afraid to accept the fact if they are diagnosed with the disease.

As quoted from Femalefirst, early this March, The Tesco Charity announced it would fund new research to help those who live in these conditions. Dementia Community Roadshow around the UK to do outreach to raise awareness of this disease and encourage them not to worry to visit their doctor.

Fiona Phillips, journalist and ambassador to the Alzheimer's Society said that many people are struggling with this disease, but do not have access the help they need is decent.

Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive, Alzheimer's Society added that six out of ten people who have this disease do not have access to assistance. "Funds collected from Tesco partnership will help us to help people affected by dementia," he said.

Yvonne Wilson's wife from Derek (78) who was diagnosed with the disease claiming worried about Derek memory with age. Initially, they were afraid to visit a doctor for a consultation. However, they kept trying and now Derek get better treatment. "He has to live independently and advice from a doctor is certainly very valuable," said Yvone.

 "With the increasing population and high number of people who have no dementia diagnosis to detect them, we are working with Tesco, the Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland trying to help people by providing information about dementia," said Minister for Care Services, Paul Burstow.

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Often feel anxious and restless?

Restlessness and anxiety are part of the usual psychological disorders experienced by someone. Anxiety or so-called anxiety can occur when the body's defense system is physically and mentally due to a threatening situation terganggau.

As quoted from PPCNews, anxiety or restlessness experienced by a person turned out to be bad for health. Situation that often occurs suddenly can cause problems as muscle tension, increased sympathetic and parasympathetic activity in the light level. Autonomic nervous system will increase the heart rate, blood pressure and sweat gland activity, respiratory system, digestive tract system and bladder.

For that, do not be surprised if you are experiencing anxiety often spend a lot of sweat or even frequent trips to the toilet. Usually they are experiencing anxiety also experience tension, facial flushing, chest pounding, short breathing, profuse sweating, and the desire to defecate or small.

Then, if excessive anxiety or anxiety can be regarded as a disease? If you experience anxiety in mild or moderate level, this is still arguably reasonable and even beneficial to human life. However, if kondisinnya can cause severe adverse situations.

Many things can cause this disorder. Physical diseases such as menopause, diabetes, and coronary heart disease could be one trigger. Neurologic disorders such as vertigo, migraines, seizures and respiratory tract disorders such as asthma, pulmonary embolism as well as other psychiatric disorders such as dementia and depression can also be the cause.

When anxiety is often hit you should handle slowly. Learning is more relaxed and controlling stress with relaxation can be a potent drug. Not only helps to better enjoy life, but also very good for heart health long term.

Another advantage of the relaxation of which slow the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, slowed breathing, increases blood flow to large muscles, reduce anger and frustration and to increase confidence when facing problems.

Some relaxation techniques that you can feel the benefits from yoga, tai chi, listening to music, exercise, meditation, hypnosis and massage regularly.

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