Babies under six months old should never be given water to drink. So that was reminded by scientists from Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, United States, to the parents. Consuming too much water can increase the dangerous condition in infants, or the so-called water intoxication.

According to Dr. Jennifer Anders, an expert on emergency child of John Hopkins Children's Center, although the baby is very small, they have a thirst reflex or a stimulant to drink. When they feel thirsty and wanted a drink, liquid is required to drink breast milk or formula.

According to Anders, baby's immature kidneys. Give them plenty of water will cause the baby's body due to excess fluid out of sodium. Losing sodium can affect brain activity. Early symptoms of water intoxication is irritability (whining), drowsiness, and other mental changes. Other symptoms that may emerge is the decrease in body temperature, edema, or swelling around the face, and seizures.

The initial symptoms that arise are sometimes less obvious, so the new parents realize when their baby seizures. However, by rapid, seizure symptoms may not appear.

Parents also should avoid giving formula milk with excessive dilution, or a child drinks that contain electrolytes.

For some cases, it may be appropriate to give small amounts of water, for example in a state of constipation and during hot weather. However, parents should consult it with the pediatrician. The supply of water in the baby is only allowed as many as one to two ounces of water on each gift.

If parents feel their baby suffered water intoxication, or when their baby seizures, they should provide immediate medical attention

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One of the groups most at risk of dehydration are pregnant women, especially during the first trimester, since most also have to deal with nausea and vomiting. Unfortunately due to dehydration cycle again occur, nausea and vomiting caused by dehydration so that pregnant women do not get the nutrients, fluids and vitamins needed to stay healthy and enough amniotic fluid for baby to grow optimally. Therefore, mothers with early signs of dehydration should be taken seriously. If you are pregnant, be sure to drink mineral water at least one glass every hour because of mineral water is very beneficial for pregnant women.

What are the greatness of white water especially for pregnant women:
1. Prevent dehydration
The human body has a mechanism in maintaining the balance of water intake, one of them is a sense of thirst. For pregnant women, especially those who stepped on third trimester, dehydrated more easily experienced. Burning sensation caused by the enlarged surface of the body makes sweat out more than usual. The characteristics of mild dehydration your body:
• Urine orange, yellow or cloudy followed by a strong scent.
• mild headache.
• Mouth and throat felt dry.
• Nausea and felt like vomiting.

2. Streamlining the flow of blood.
Most of the components in the human body, in the form of cells and tissues, not only contain water but is continuously covered by water. Cells of the body including the circulatory need water to function properly. When water demand is not met, the body will 'suck' water from the body's own components, starting from the closest component of blood. Because the water in the blood is sucked to the purposes of the body, blood becomes thicker so that travels through the body to be not smooth. With the entry of water into the body, blood will need adequate water, the flow of blood to the body of the mother and fetus will pass by itself.

3. Preventing preterm labor.
Preterm labor is closely related to dehydration. Because the three-trimester severe dehydration can trigger contractions. As a result of preterm labor ensued. Mineral water will help to you body of fluid needs, and help you consume the nutrients flowing through the blood to the fetus. So that the fetus was getting nutrition he needs.

4. Discard the bacteria from the kidneys.
Fluid in the body is a medium of transportation of waste for disposal out through urine. In pregnant women, the enlarged uterus causes some urine is retained when urinating. It's dangerous! Because the residual urine is a place to breed bacteria. With enough mineral water to drink, then water can clean toxic waste from different parts of the body will be brought to the kidneys for disposal. Drinking mineral water can reduce the risk of kidney stone disease. The kidneys work hard to do blood screening. Lack of water can damage the kidney system, so the urine is deposited in the body can poison the body including the fetus.

5. Preventing Constipation
Some say mineral water acts as a purgative for the digestive tract. Right! For mineral water was smooth intestines. Moreover, the majority of pregnant women complain of constipation. Mineral water could be the answer to this complaint in addition to the importance of consumption of fibrous foods. Food that enters the body will be digested and run smoothly if there is adequate fluid intake. If you are less liquid, small and large intestine will still be working, but fluid from the stool will be absorbed to maintain in order to stay hydrated. As a result, bowel movements you experience any problems.

Thus, pregnant women are strongly encouraged to drink mineral water every day to get all the benefits, because it is healthier for mother and fetus

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Water is one of the important nutrients, so be aware of the quality and quantity in the body. Healthy food will not mean much without consuming clean water.

"We always pay attention to four of five perfectly healthy, but we sometimes forget putting water into that category, even though we eat healthy foods that will not mean anything without enough clean water consumption," said Dean of the Faculty of Human Ecology, Prof. DR Hardinsyah in IPB Building a press conference at BPPT, Jakarta, Tuesday (14 / 7).

According to him, water is a substance that serves solvent dissolves the nutrients that enter the body. Without adequate water intake, metabolism in the body will not run smoothly.

He also said there are three benefits gained by the body which consume water regularly and fairly. First, the benefits of water for the intelligence of the brain.

"We forget that 90 percent of the components in the brain that is fluid, if the body is less water, then the brain will also be dehydrated," said Hardinsyah.

As a result, he added, the nervous system of the brain becomes obstructed labor. Moreover, if it happens repeatedly. The longer the nervous system work even more slowly and it was very influential on the level of intelligence.

The second benefit is an important and very good water for skin beauty. Especially for women, health and beauty skin gets special attention by making use of water.

"They are very aware if you consume less water will result in their skin," he said.

Related to that, he pointed out that the women who were in a cold area will consume much less water than when they are in hot areas. Their skin will feel dry because the water intake to maintain moisture levels to be reduced. "The third benefit is the water as a source of health," he added.

Hardinsyah explain, in stomach water should have a portion of the balance with other components. That, he said, so that food can be easily digested properly.

"In addition to facilitate digestion, the amount of water balance in the body also can suppress obesity or excessive overweight. Because drinking is enough to reduce the appetite so people will stay slim without feeling hungry,"

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Genetic factors are considered to be the only cause of autism so that sufferers can not be cured but the evidence now emerging show that there are opportunities for healing because of the disorder is not only influenced by genetic factors but also influenced by environmental factors.

In commemoration of World Autism Care in Jakarta, Wednesday (2 / 4), dr. Melly Budiman SpKJ of autism Indonesia Foundation said it also showed a chance of healing and improvement of conditions for persons with autism.
   
"Autism affects the brain and body. If the disturbances in the body can be cured then it will help improve the brain as well," he said, adding that it was supported also by the facts about the number of autistic children who "cure".

Furthermore, he explains, children with autistic spectrum disorders  usually experience a disruption in the digestive tract, the immune system, central nervous system and the detoxification process.
   
They were, he continued, also allergic to many foods, heavy metal toxicity (Hg, Pb, As, Cd) and biochemical condition of the body affected. "When all the distractions in the body can be cured, then the brain will be more to function properly," he said. He further explained that the most important in this case is to detect and diagnose the disorder gets early as possible.
   
The earlier a child is diagnosed and receive appropriate therapy, according to him, the greater her chance to return to the path of normal development. Comprehensive Treatment for persons with autism, she said, include the repair of the body from the inside (the management of biomedical), medical (drug) when needed and the treatment of non-medical such as behavioral therapy, speech, occupational, sensory integration and others.

"There is no one type that can cure autism drug's," he added. He explained also that the success of healing or improvement of autism disorders depends on many factors such as heavy or light on brain disorders, heavy or light interference with the body, speed and handling of children diagnosed early, appropriate, integrated and intensive.

"Many children experience exceptional growth, but many were not well developed," he said. He explained also that in this case the autistic parents need support from physicians, therapists, and especially the community so that their children can brave face and not despair.
   
"We therefore urge the public to better understand what autism is, and not mock or harass individuals with autism, but rather to be tolerant and helpful, to be empathetic to parents and autistic children understand the difficulties they face," he said.

School administrators, he said, should also provide educational opportunities to children with autism who are worthy and capable. "And of course the government should provide guarantees in the areas of health, education and treatment affordable by all segments of society," said dr. Melly.

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Three years ago, Helen (28) sad to find M. Arief Sofyan, his son who was 2 years old, do not always respond when called. Arief always be alone, do not want to talk, but do not want to dwell in the house aka hyperactive.

From the analysis of medical treatment, bearing in mind Arief autism disorders. Helen would have to give special attention to the fruit of his heart. Mother of three children entering Aries at school for children with special needs, provide appropriate intake, also attended various seminars on autism in order to increase knowledge in educating Ariel.

Luckily, through Endang Sumaryati, Compartment Bachelor of Physiotherapy Clinic 99 and practiced at the Dolphin, Dolphin Helen knows Clinic located in Central Ocean Ancol Dreamland (Tija), North Jakarta. Helen adds therapy for Ariel, which was to play with the dolphins at Ocean Venues (GSA) Tija, without leaving the previous therapies.

"I've invited Ariel therapies with these dolphins as much as 23 times. At first once daily for ten consecutive days, twice a week now. The result as you can see, Ariel was able to interact with a dolphin trainer, therapist, and others. He also was able to concentrate fully, "said Helen.

Growth Disorders
Autism is a complex developmental disorder, caused by damage to the brain. Children experiencing disturbances around the development of communication, behavior, social skills, and others.

Children with autistic disorder known as a person who was unable to communicate with the nearest ones. Children with autism are also not able to express feelings and desires, often laugh or cry alone.

Although physically without blemish, a prominent feature in children with autism is difficult to speak. Until now, this disorder is not known for certain causes. Nevertheless, a series of therapies have been many people do, such as methods of ABA (applied behavioral analysis), hydrothermal, hidromekanik, and hidrokemis.

The method is now the trend is dolphin therapy. According to Endang, the dolphins are magical creatures. This animal has been known to mankind for centuries.

Ancient Greeks, for example, named it as a constellation of stars, delphinus, or dolphins. Believe ancient Romans as a symbol of true love, friendship, and harmony.

Dr. Ken Marten, scientists at Earthtrust, Hawaii, United States, said that the dolphins can swim at speeds over 40 km per hour. These animals are capable of delivering a series of ultrasonic signals to detect the presence of a nearby object. The dolphins are also happy to play. His brain is larger than a chimpanzee or macaque, makes it relatively intelligent animals.

Penchant for playing ease these mammals are familiar with humans. Stories about human relationships with the dolphins has also been filmed, for example in Flipper, starring Paul Hogan and Elijah Wood. Skill dolphins interact with humans used by many scientists as a therapeutic treatment. Stimuli that do the dolphin on the five senses allow healing to human achievement.

"The sound of dolphins makes sense to be more relaxed and calm. Touch stimulates sensory nerves, hearing, eyesight, and concentration of children. After playing with the dolphins, children become more concentration, so that drive the spirit of learning. Dolphin Clinic Tija currently specializes therapy for children with special needs, "said Endang, who is also the physiotherapist at the Jakarta Islamic Hospital.

Program 10 Days
Patients who come, according to Endang, usually already out of the schools had to do with autism or other therapies. Dolphin therapy in the clinic Dolph done gradually.

Now we know the outcome mediknya colleagues, patients are required to come ten days in a row. The first day of the third to be filled with an introduction to the situation and dolphins lumbanya itself. The patient has not been allowed to fall into the pond. "They may only play occasionally holding water and the dolphin's body from the pool," he explained.

On the fourth day until the tenth, the patient is invited to play with a dolphin, involves a therapist and coach these mammals. GSA Dolphins are used as therapeutic media in number three tails, his name is Mia, Pauline, and Rina. The game is done, among others swim together, sitting in the back, or give a small fish to the dolphins.

After ten days of treatment, patient's progress is evaluated. From the results it can be known to plan future therapy, as well as its type or the interaction continued. From experience Endang, the first program for ten days gave positive results for his patients. Many children with autism are able to concentrate and I can talk.

Many people with autistic disorder feel the benefits of therapy dolphins in Dolphin Clinic in collaboration with Arena this Ancol Ocean. No fewer patients from Bandung, Tegal, Semarang, and Jayapura never got the benefits.

Endang not want to mention the price of this therapy. He only recommend candidates for patients to follow the membership system, so the price is relatively cheap. Because, as it includes tuition, registration, and discounted ticket admission ticket to Tija and GSA.

Why Dolphins?
In the United States, the healing use of dolphins for children with special needs, is not foreign. Said Dr. Erwin Kusuma SpKJ, from Prorevital Clinic, Jakarta, since 1978, the method of healing with animals has been developed DR. David Nathanson, Ph.D., a psychologist who has been in the world of dolphins for more than 30 years.

DR. Nathanson observe and examine when humans and dolphins interact with each other. Psychologists who opened the therapy at Ocean World, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States that initially stimulates the senses of children who have Down syndrome or mental retardation degan invite them to play and swim with dolphins.

As a result, children are able to receive stimulation and start paying attention. In the process, the dolphins are not just reserved for children with autism or Down syndrome, also for adults who have mental disorders and sensory nerve sensors.

Why dolphins? Dolphins can be used as a means of therapy because it can interact with humans. The results of the Medical Director Vilchis Quiroz Aragon Aquarium, Mexico City, Mexico, when interacting with the dolphins, the hormone endorphin in humans increases. This makes the establishment of a balance between left and right brain. Ultrasonic waves, the result of stimulation or sonar sounds that issued the dolphins, perfectly able to be accepted by humans.

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