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Cashew leaves or also called monkey guava are known by many people, especially in Southeast Sulawesi and are believed to have a number of health benefits but are still rarely known by some people. This study aims to determine the profile of secondary metabolite content and determine the antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of cashew leaves (Anacardium occidentale Linn) using the extraction method by maceration. The extraction process of old cashew leaves is carried out by the maceration method using 96% ethanol solvent for 3 days of soaking and stirring every 24 hours, then concentration is carried out through the evaporation process. Phytochemical testing includes identification of alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, steroids/triterpenoids and saponins, as well as testing antioxidant activity using the DPPH method (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl). The results showed that the extract of cashew leaves (Anacardium occidentale Linn) strongly positive contains phenolic compounds, flavonoids, steroids and saponins. Based on the results of the IC50 calculation, 96% ethanol extract has the highest antioxidant activity at a concentration of 14.35 ppm (µg/mL) with a very high category. The content of secondary metabolites and very high antioxidant activity from the results obtained, explain that cashew nuts have the potential to increase body immunity and can be used in various antioxidant food products so that cashew leaves are more economically valuable for the community.

Indonesia is a country rich in natural resources, many plants can grow well in this country. Plants are very useful for humans, because plants are a source of food and medicine for humans. The development of the era makes herbal plants not only used as medicinal ingredients, but can also be used as food ingredients. Many herbal plants can be used for food ingredients, one of which is the binahong plant ( anredera cordifolia ). Binahong plants grow creeping and easy to grow anywhere . Usually found in people's yards for fences, besides that it can be consumed to increase body immunity by boiling and then drinking. All parts of the binahong plant can be used for medicine. Binahong leaves contain alkaloid compounds, flavonoids, polyphenols, saponins and antarquinones.

 Increasing food production requires pesticides to eradicate pests and leafhoppers that interfere with the growth of food crops and plantations. Pesticides have a negative impact in the form of disease and poisoning on farmers. Farmers are a work that is mostly carried out by the community in Borisallo Village, Parangloe District, Gowa Regency and is a partner in this service. The problems faced by partners are the lack of preventive counseling caused by pesticide exposure to farmers, the lack of micronutrient supplementation to increase body immunity and detoxification of pesticide exposure poisoning, and the unavailability of PPE in managing pesticides in the form of masks and gloves for farmers. The solutions are: (1) Counseling on the prevention of pesticide exposure to farmers, (2) Providing micronutrient supplementation to increase body immunity and detoxify pesticide toxins, (3) Providing PPE in the form of masks and gloves in spraying pesticides on farmers. The activity was carried out for 4 months with funding from the UMI Waqf Foundation. The results of the implementation of PKM (1) Counseling on the prevention of fertilizer exposure to 15 existing farmers, (2) Then continued with the provision of micronutrients and explanation of other food sources that contain micronutrients around the environment (3) Ended with the provision of PPE in the form of masks and gloves that can be used when managing and spraying pesticides. It is recommended to have thorough and periodic health checks on farmers, technical guidance related to healthy and safe fertilization methods continuously and switch to the use of organic or plant-based pesticides

One of the healthy lifestyles that must be carried out by the community is to routinely consume probiotic drinks. This drink is an immuno booster drink that can increase the immune system or body resistance to fight all kinds of diseases caused by microorganisms. One type of probiotic drink is Kombucha, this drink is produced from the tea fermentation process. The Kombucha fermentation process uses microorganisms that come from the symbiosis of bacteria and fungi or known as Scoby. Kombucha tea is made by brewing sweet tea and adding Scoby to the tea solution. The purpose of this study was to empower women's farmer groups in making Kombucha. The method used is a case study applied in the real work lecture program of the University of Muhammadiyah Lampung which was held in Pekon Kutadalom, Gisting, Tanggamus on July 24-September 2023. The workshop was given to 30 women's farmer groups. The stages of activity in this method are observation and coordination with village officials, counseling/workshops, training in making Kombucha tea, and evaluation of activities. The results of observations and coordination with village officials were obtained to find out the existing problems. The community tends not to know what foods and drinks can increase the body's immunity. Continued with a workshop attended by 30 participants, participants were enthusiastic with various questions asked. The delivery of the material focused on the history of kombucha, benefits, and fermentation process, so that kombucha tea can be consumed regularly. The workshop on making probiotic kombucha tea drinks conducted for women farmer groups has been effective and can increase knowledge about the importance of routinely consuming probiotic drinks as body immunity.

Background : Breast milk is a substance produced by the body naturally by the breast glands. Breast milk is an emulsion of fat in a solution of protein, lactose, and organic salts, white blood cells secreted by the breast glands so that breast milk is the perfect food for growth and development and immunity of the baby. Breast milk production that is small or not smooth can interfere with exclusive breastfeeding, so efforts are needed to increase breast milk production by treating non-pharmacological techniques, one of which is breast care. Breast care is an action in maintaining the health and cleanliness of the mother's breasts, flexing and strengthening the nipples to stimulate the body to secrete lactogen and prolactin hormones, improve blood circulation, prevent obstruction of milk release so that breast milk production increases. Objective: to determine the results of the implementation of breast care techniques on breast milk production of postpartum women in the Cempaka Room of RSUD dr. Soehadi Prijonegoro Sragen. Method: This research is a case study research conducted on 2 postpartum mother respondents by doing breast care for 2 days with a frequency of 2 times a day for 30 minutes. Results: From the results of observations on both respondents there was a development of breast milk production from before and after breast care from the first and second days experienced a significant increase. Conclusion: There is an increase in breast milk production and before and after breast care from not smooth to smooth.    

The immunity of Ploso Village residents is experiencing a decline, marked by increasing complaints of fever, dizziness and flu as a result of the current transition. Based on this, this service is carried out to utilize TOGA which has been planted by residents in their yards into a drink that can increase the body's immunity because it contains antioxidant compounds. This activity was carried out in Ploso Village in February-March 2024. Using socialization, discussion, practice and evaluation methods. Participants who took part in this training were women from PKK Prima Sejahtera. The results of this activity are 1) Participants understand that the bioactive compounds found in several plants can be used as drinks/wedang to increase the body's immunity. 2) Participants can make spiced wedang from TOGA grown in their yard. 3) Participants are very enthusiastic about this service activity.

The realization of a healthy school starts with students' habits of implementing a clean and healthy PHBS lifestyle, health is the main foundation in supporting an optimal learning process, in implementing clean and healthy living behavior and also one of the main factors driving good and correct PHBS for students is teacher, improving a person's quality of life is those who pay attention to the condition of their body, by diligently exercising, eating healthy food, and getting enough sleep, strategies for implementing a clean and healthy lifestyle at SDN Kunir Lor 3, and how this can contribute positively to health and student immunity, unhealthy student lifestyles such as students who usually eat instant food, junk food and unclean student habits. Seeing the situation of students who are unhealthy and lack immunity, we have the initiative to create a healthy lifestyle work program for students by means of exercise and bring supplies. Through direct analysis surveys before and after implementing the exercise program and bringing provisions, a decrease in the level of boredom and laziness among students was seen. The success of the gymnastics and carrying provisions program at SDN Kunir Lor 3 has been a positive experience. This positive experience has sparked interest in the integration of gymnastics and carrying provisions into educators' routines as a method for improving the quality of education.

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed major challenges to global health, not only in physical aspects but also mental health. This article discusses strategies for increasing body immunity through a balanced lifestyle and optimal mental health during the pandemic. This research reviews various factors that contribute to immune system strength, including nutrition, physical activity, adequate sleep, as well as stress management and mental health. It also emphasized the importance of a holistic approach that integrates a healthy lifestyle and psychological well-being to strengthen the body's defenses against infection.

Vaccination can increase the body's immunity and fight infectious diseases. The level of health of the Indonesian people is decreasing due to the high infant mortality rate, and one effort to overcome this is with a vaccination program for babies and young children. But this program still faces a problem: opposition from parents. Some say that parents' reluctance to vaccinate is caused by people's misunderstanding about vaccines, lack of education, lack of knowledge about vaccines, and the distance between Posyandu Nilla A and Posyandu Nila B, some argue that it is the same whether they want to carry out immunization or not, they will still experience fever, some say the reason is related to religion. This intervention aims to provide education to mothers who do not have access to basic health services. The method used is a lecture method using booklet media which provides direct information to mothers of babies and young children through open interaction. The results of the intervention showed that 81.0% of mothers had good knowledge and 19.0% of mothers had poor knowledge. The conclusion from this intervention is that most mothers know about vaccinations for their children, and it is hoped that good knowledge can help support good vaccinations for their children

The body's immunity is a system that works against foreign substances entering the body. The body's immunity must be well maintained so that it is not easily attacked by disease. Nurses can help people to increase their immune system by using complementary modalities. One of the complementary modalities that can be taught and is easy to do is the acupressure technique. Acupressure is a health method of applying pressure/massage to the surface of the skin which is expected to increase blood circulation, reduce tension and stress. The aim of implementing this community service is to provide education on the application of acupressure techniques to increase body immunity for students at SMK PAB-3 Medan Estate. The method used in carrying out this community service is by providing education through lectures and providing leaflets containing educational material at SMK PAB-3 Medan Estate. The targets for implementing the activities are students at SMK PAB-3 Medan Estate. The results of this community service have had a positive impact on the parties involved, especially for students at SMK PAB-3 Medan Estate. Students can increase their knowledge about the immune system in the body and how to increase the body's immunity with acupressure techniques as one of the complementary treatments. Apart from that, students can also improve their skills in increasing body immunity with acupressure techniques at points Li-4, PC6, and SP-6.

Pineapple or which has the Latin name Ananas Comosus L. MERR has two main ingredients, namely vitamin C and manganese. Vitamin C is very important for the growth and development of the immune system and can help the absorption of iron from food, meanwhile manganese is a natural mineral that has antioxidant properties or can ward off evil compounds in the body and help increase the body's immunity to avoid the Covid-19 disease outbreak.. Therefore, researchers are interested in researching pineapple juice, because what people consume every day is pineapple juice. The aim of this research was to determine the levels of vitamin C in pineapple juice (Ananas comosus L. MERR) and whether the vitamin C content in pineapple juice (Ananas comosus L. MERR) can meet daily nutritional adequacy rates. This research method uses quantitative methods. Where is the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable. The independent variable is pineapple filtrate and the dependent variable is vitamin C content. The parameters of this research are vitamin C levels using the UV Spectrophotometry method. The conclusion of this study shows that the results of the examination of pineapple juice levels are 54.6816  21.6678 mcg/g, and the vitamin C content in pineapple juice can meet the daily nutritional adequacy figure, namely 33 mg to 76 mg.

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by increased glucose levels in the blood. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, controls glucose levels in the blood by regulating its production and storage (Smeltzer and Bare, 2019). Diabetes Mellitus occurs if the pancreas produces little or no insulin so that the sufferer is forever dependent on external insulin, or if the pancreas continues to produce insulin but the body develops immunity to its effects. Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by increased blood glucose, which results in decreased blood circulation to cells and decreased nerve cell function. Initial symptoms are paresthesia (prickling, tingling or increased sensitivity) and burning (especially at night). As neuropathy increases, the feet feel numb (numb). Decreased sensitivity to pain and temperature puts neuropathy sufferers at risk of experiencing injury and infection in the feet without knowing it (Smeltzer and Bare, 2019). Foot exercises are activities or exercises carried out by Diabetes Mellitus patients which aim to improve blood circulation so that nutrition reaches the tissues more smoothly, strengthen small muscles, calf muscles and thigh muscles, and overcome the limited joint movement often experienced by Diabetes Mellitus sufferers. Method: The method for writing this final scientific paper is a literature review by examining journals that discuss the effect of diabetic foot exercises on reducing neuropathy symptoms in Diabetes Mellitus sufferers. Results: Based on the results of the implementation carried out by the author, namely encouraging patients to carry out routine extremity movements, namely by carrying out diabetes foot exercise therapy for three consecutive days from 09 to 11 January 2024, differences were found between conditions before and after implementation. The patient data before implementation was that the patient said both feet often felt tingling, the patient said both feet sometimes felt like they were numb, the results of scoring symptoms of diabetic neuropathy were 4, while the patient data after implementation was that the patient complained of tingling both times and feeling like numbness. begins to decrease and the results of scoring symptoms of diabetic neuropathy have decreased, namely to a value of 2, so it can be concluded that there is an influence of diabetic foot exercise therapy on reducing symptoms of diabetic neuropathy in diabetes mellitus sufferers. This is in accordance with the journal that the author studied, namely according to Febrina Angraini S, 2020.

Immunization is the process of administering vaccines aimed at providing protection or immunity against specific diseases. Immunization stimulates the body's immune system to recognize and fight disease infections more effectively, reducing the risk of individuals who have been vaccinated contracting the disease. Understanding the administration of immunization is crucial, especially in the current context where infections and diseases are highly dangerous and easily transmissible, such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, hepatitis, and others. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the mother's educational level and the completeness of basic immunization in the working area of ​​Sungai Tabuk 1 Community Health Center, Pemakuan Village, in the year 2023. The research design used is cross-sectional and was conducted in October 2023. The population consists of mothers with children aged ≥11, with a sample size of 112 respondents. Data were collected through the distribution of questionnaires and Maternal and Child Health Books (Buku KIA). The majority of mothers had a low level of education, amounting to 60 people with a percentage of 53.6%. Most respondents had complete basic immunization, totaling 77 respondents with a percentage of 68.8%. The Chi-Square Test analysis results show p = 0.000 < α (0.05), thus it is concluded that H0 is rejected, and Ha is accepted, indicating a relationship between the mother's educational level and the completeness of basic immunization in the working area of ​​Sungai Tabuk 1 Community Health Center, Pemakuan Village..

MP Giving breast milk too early at less than 6 months of age is an indicator that the mother has failed to breastfeed exclusively, which also has an impact on the rate of exclusive breastfeeding which is still low. Providing early MP-ASI is closely related to the decisions made by the mother. Giving MP-ASI too early can have an impact on the baby's health, including other diarrheal diseases. This is because the baby's digestive system is not ready to accept food other than breast milk, causing a reaction in the digestive system (Utami, 2019). Giving people MP-ASI too early is a difficult problem. Even though breast milk is known to have many advantages in terms of nutrition, immunity, economics, practicality and psychology, mothers' awareness of giving breast milk is still very low. The practice of giving MP-ASI too early, namely to babies less than 6 months old, is a serious concern because the digestive organs in the baby's body have not yet fully developed. This is caused by several reasons, including because mothers' knowledge about the importance of breastfeeding is still low, lack of family support for exclusive breastfeeding, and many mothers work outside the home (Yuliarti, 2019). An initial survey was conducted at the BPS Sulastri Clinic, Medan Marelan District, Medan City on mothers who had babies aged 6-12 months. Of the 12 mothers who conducted interviews, there were 7 mothers who gave MP-ASI to babies before the age of 6 months, and 5 mothers said that the baby has been given formula milk since birth because only a little breast milk comes out. From the results of this background, the author is interested in researching "The relationship between the level of maternal knowledge about complementary foods for breast milk and the provision of complementary foods for babies aged 6-12 months at the BPS Sulastri Clinic, Medan Marelan District, Medan City in 2023."

Herbal plants or often known as TOGA family medicinal plants are very diverse, the benefits of this family of medicinal plants are very diverse, ranging from curing flu to other serious illnesses. In life from ancient times until now, there are known methods of treatment, both chemical and herbal/traditional. Bay leaf is a plant with the Latin name Syzygium polyanthum which is one of the herbs most often used in traditional Indonesian cooking. Not only delicious food, the benefits of bay leaves also penetrate the world of health and beauty in the form of leaf decoction and bay leaf extract. Bay leaf extract also has benefits as a natural insecticide. One way to improve the body's immune system is by consuming substances or substances that are immunomodulatory. Immunomodulators are substances or drugs that can modulate the function and activity of the immune system. Immunomodulators can be obtained from traditional medicinal plants, such as turmeric, ginger and galangal. These three plants are native to Indonesia and have been used for generations to relieve various diseases. The aim of this community service activity is to provide education to elderly people about the use of bay leaves and galangal in relation to immunity and natural insecticides at Posyandu Beringin V, West Kedungwuni District.

Increased food production requires fertilizers and pesticides. Fertilizers are used to increase soil fertility and pesticides are used to eradicate pests in food crops and plantations. Problems of farmers in Pucak Village, Kec. Tompobulu as a partner does not know the level of exposure to pesticides, does not know the impact of pesticides on health problems and does not have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when spraying. The solutions are: (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of the use of fertilizers and pesticides on the incidence of dermatitis, (2) Provision of PPE in the form of masks and gloves in fertilizing and spraying pesticides. The results of community service are (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of using fertilizers and pesticides on the incidence of dermatitis, which is carried out by conducting home visits. Farmers experienced an average increase in knowledge of safe and healthy fertilizing and pesticide spraying management, (2) Provision of PPE, especially hats, masks and gloves to farmers. Abstract: Increasing food production requires fertilizer and pesticides. Fertilizer is used to increase soil fertility. Fertilizer has a negative impact in the form of disease and poisoning on farmers in Borisallo Village, Kec. Parangloe, Kab. Gowa as a partner does not yet know how to prevent exposure to organic fertilizers on health, there is no provision of micronutrient supplementation (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron and Vitamin D) as an increase in body immunity and detoxification of fertilizer exposure poisoning and there is no availability of Personal Protective Equipment in managing fertilizers in the form of masks and gloves for farmers. The solutions are: (1) Counseling on preventing fertilizer exposure to farmers, (2) Providing micronutrient supplementation (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron and Vitamin D) to increase body immunity and detoxify fertilizer poisons, (3) Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the form of masks and gloves when carrying out inorganic fertilization on farmers. The results of community service are (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of using organic fertilizer on health, which is carried out by conducting home visits. Farmers experienced an average increase in knowledge of safe and healthy management of fertilization and pesticide spraying, (2) providing micronutrients and explaining sources of other food ingredients containing micronutrients in their environment, (3) Providing PPE, especially hats, masks and gloves to farmers

Increased food production requires fertilizers and pesticides. Fertilizers are used to increase soil fertility and pesticides are used to eradicate pests in food crops and plantations. Problems of farmers in Pucak Village, Kec. Tompobulu as a partner does not know the level of exposure to pesticides, does not know the impact of pesticides on health problems and does not have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when spraying. The solutions are: (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of the use of fertilizers and pesticides on the incidence of dermatitis, (2) Provision of PPE in the form of masks and gloves in fertilizing and spraying pesticides. The results of community service are (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of using fertilizers and pesticides on the incidence of dermatitis, which is carried out by conducting home visits. Farmers experienced an average increase in knowledge of safe and healthy fertilizing and pesticide spraying management, (2) Provision of PPE, especially hats, masks and gloves to farmers. Abstract: Increasing food production requires fertilizer and pesticides. Fertilizer is used to increase soil fertility. Fertilizer has a negative impact in the form of disease and poisoning on farmers in Borisallo Village, Kec. Parangloe, Kab. Gowa as a partner does not yet know how to prevent exposure to organic fertilizers on health, there is no provision of micronutrient supplementation (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron and Vitamin D) as an increase in body immunity and detoxification of fertilizer exposure poisoning and there is no availability of Personal Protective Equipment in managing fertilizers in the form of masks and gloves for farmers. The solutions are: (1) Counseling on preventing fertilizer exposure to farmers, (2) Providing micronutrient supplementation (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron and Vitamin D) to increase body immunity and detoxify fertilizer poisons, (3) Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the form of masks and gloves when carrying out inorganic fertilization on farmers. The results of community service are (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of using organic fertilizer on health, which is carried out by conducting home visits. Farmers experienced an average increase in knowledge of safe and healthy management of fertilization and pesticide spraying, (2) providing micronutrients and explaining sources of other food ingredients containing micronutrients in their environment, (3) Providing PPE, especially hats, masks and gloves to farmers

Fever is a condition where the body temperature increases from normal limits to a temperature of >38°C. Fever is a sign that body temperature has a process to fight infection, body temperature >37.5°C can be classified as fever which can be caused by auto-immunity and infection (Alwiyah et al, 2019). The aim of this research is to find out whether there is an effect of giving Aloe compresses. Vera on the body temperature of children in the working area of ​​the Kuma Health Center, Central Tabukan District, Sangihe Islands Regency.This research was conducted using a quasi-experimental method with a one group pretest and posttest design. Sampling used accidental sampling technique with 12 subjekts. The intervention was carried out by giving an Aloe Vera compress for 20 minutes, measuring body temperature using a digital thermometer. The data analysis used is the Wilcoxon statistical test.The results of this study showed that there was a decrease in body temperature in the subjekts after the Aloe Vera compress was applied. The results of the analysis using the Wilcoxon test obtained a P value = 0.002 where (a=<0.05).The conclusion of the research is that there is an effect of giving Aloe Vera compresses on body temperature in children in the working area of ​​the Kuma Health Center, Central Tabukan District, Sangihe Islands Regency. It is hoped that parents will gain new knowledge to treat fever in children, not only using pharmacological measures but also using Aloe Vera as initial treatment for children with fever.