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Give speech therapy for your child in this condition

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When the child has the ability to speak that is not optimal or not according to his age, then he may need speech therapy. Speech therapy is a method that aims to improve speech and understand and express language. In addition to verbal language, speech therapy also includes forms of nonverbal language. To optimize this method, speech therapy will cover two things. The first thing to do is to optimize mouth coordination in order to be able to produce sounds to form words. Mouthing is also important so that children are able to make sentences, including abilities in articulation, fluency, and volume regulation. The second thing that will be developed is language understanding and efforts to express language. Not only aimed at speech disorders or understanding language, now speech therapy has also been applied to help deal with other conditions such as swallowing disorders. Communication Disorders That Need Handling of Speech Therapy Basically, communication disorders that can affli...

Know the Reasons for a Fast Heartbeat and How to Overcome It

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Changes in heart rate rhythm such as rapid heartbeat can make someone uncomfortable, even feeling anxious and about to faint. There are several reasons and medical conditions that cause a rapid heartbeat. The right time to check your heart rate is when you wake up in the morning. Place two fingers, usually the index and middle fingers, on the wrist that is parallel to the thumb for 15 seconds. Count how many heartbeats are felt, then four times to find out the heart rate per minute. This is a basic heart rate or resting heart rate. Unlike the general public's assumption, a slow heart rate at rest actually indicates a person's health condition in good condition. This indicates the heart muscle is in top condition, so there is no need to work too hard. Unless this slow heartbeat is accompanied by complaints of dizziness, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Conversely, when the heartbeat is fast, it means the heart is working harder to drain blood effectively throughout the b...

First Aid Caring for Blisters

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Blisters often occur when the skin rubs against a rough surface, thus peeling off the top layer of the skin. Although classified as minor injuries, but these injuries also require treatment. The skin consists of the uppermost part, called the epidermis, and the lower part is called the dermis. As the outermost and widest organ of the body, the skin is vulnerable to scratches and injuries. In general, abrasions occur in the epidermis layer of the skin. This wound is not as severe as a cut or tear, which causes severe bleeding. However, deep abrasions can leave scars or scar tissue on the skin. Blisters are one of the types of open wounds that can occur on the outer surface of the skin. In addition to abrasions, there are several other types of injuries that need to be known, namely cuts that can occur due to sharp objects such as razors, torn wounds that can also be caused by sharp objects such as knives, stab wounds caused by sharp pricks such as nails, and peeling sores caused by...

Healthy Fasting Menu and Patterns

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Indonesian people like to eat fried foods to break the fast. Though we are encouraged to consume a variety of foods with balanced nutrition, so that the body remains energized and able to move during fasting. Not eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset puts our bodies at risk of dehydration. Therefore, when breaking the fast it is recommended to replenish lost body energy by eating healthy food and drinks. Recommended Iftar Patterns What are the menus and patterns for breaking the fast? Check out the reviews below. Don't overeat Iftar does not mean you can "revenge" by eating all kinds of food. Realize that overeating is also not good for the body. To start breaking the fast, start by eating a few dates and drinking real fruit juice to restore blood sugar levels to normal levels. After that, just enough dinner with a healthy menu. Enjoy the iftar menu slowly so that the stomach is not surprised when digesting the food and drinks that enter. Eat a balanced m...

Tips to Minimize the Risk of Shrimp Allergy Recurrence

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Shrimp allergies occur when the immune system responds abnormally to the protein contained in shrimp. Some people are not only allergic to shrimp, but also allergic to shellfish, crabs, lobsters, squid, octopus and oysters. You who suffer from shrimp allergies can experience general symptoms of allergies, in the form of itching or nasal congestion, after eating shrimp. Other allergic symptoms that may arise are swelling of the lips, face or tongue, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, to anaphylactic shock that can be life threatening. How to Prevent Relapse of Shrimp Allergies For those of you who experience these symptoms, it is advisable to see a doctor to undergo an allergy test. If the test results prove to be allergic to shrimp, the first thing to avoid is eating shrimp. In addition, there are other ways that must be considered to prevent shrimp allergies from recurring: Do not eat at seafood restaurants (seafood) Even though the fo...