Category: Cancer (Page 2 of 7)

      Vitamin D anticancer research project

      April 18, 2011 /

      Vitamin D3, which is technically a prehormone, has a whole host of benefits. This invaluable substance has a role in preventing or treating many diseases including cancer. Below you’ll find a letter I received as being a participant in a Vitamin D study, the results of which were published in the International Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment

      GrassrootsHealth New Research Publication in the Anticancer Research Journal, 2/21/2011
      Dear Michael,

      Congratulations and thanks to absolutely everyone who has participated in and supported this project! According to one of our panel members, Dr. Anthony Norman:

      “This paper provides a long awaited insight into a dose-response relationship between orally administered vitamin D3 and the resulting levels of serum 25(OH)D in over 3600 citizens. The results will allow a new definition of high vitamin D dose safety and reduce concerns about toxicity. This is a landmark contribution in the vitamin D nutrition field!”
      Anthony Norman
      Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences, Emeritus
      University of California Riverside

      Key findings:

      There were 3667 people’s first test data reported on

      No suggestions of toxicity were reported even up to intakes as high as 40,000 IU/day (not a recommended amount, however)

      It’s going to take about 9600 IU/day to get 97.5% (almost everyone) to the 40 ng/ml level. Individual variations however range from 0 to over 50,000 IU/day!

      Testing is necessary to determine what the starting serum level is and how to adjust intake

      It took 3 tests (1 year) to determine the optimal dose for each individual

      The NEW rule of thumb for dosing will be changed. We’ll publish a chart for all very shortly. Currently, it is stated that you can increase the serum level by 10 ng/ml with 1000 IU/day. Per our research, this is true only when starting at about 10 ng/ml. If you want to go from 50 to 60 ng/ml, it will take an additional 2000 IU/day (i.e., the rise is only 5 ng/ml for each 1000 IU/day).

      Please visit our website, GrassrootsHealth and listen to the interviews with the study’s authors, Dr. Cedric Garland and Dr. Robert Heaney. They both speak to the significance to public health of this study.

      Another key item that I am very aware of is the public’s readiness to ‘take charge’ of their own health. With this view and the information to make it happen, we are bound to see some very exciting things with own health!

      The research article is ‘open access’ so that everyone can download and read it! Please do so here: GrassrootsHealth Research Article

      Again, very, very many thanks to all of you for your participation and support. You are helping change the face of public health! We CAN move to a much more ‘preventive’ model of healthcare. Please let me know at any time how we can best help.

      We do need your ongoing financial support as well, to keep ‘spreading the word’. Please consider a donation to Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency for our future health.

      Onwards!

      Carole Baggerly

      Director, GrassrootsHealth
      carole@grassrootshealth.org

      Anti-Aging, Cancer, Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes, Heart disease, Medical Issues for Men, Men's Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Prostate health, Supplements, Vitamin D, Vitamins/Minerals, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

      4 causes of aging

      March 3, 2011 /

      In his book, “The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer”, Johnny Bowden identifies what he calls “the four horsemen of aging,” which are thought to be dangerous processes that age our bodies and are triggered by the foods we eat and the lifestyles we lead. Conquer these four horsemen, Bowden contends, and you can slow down the aging process.

      1. Free radicals: Free radicals are chemically unstable molecules that attack your cells and damage your DNA. You can limit your exposure to them by avoiding cigarettes, trans fats, charred meats, and other sources.

      Organic fruits and vegetables will also limit your exposure to pesticides and herbicides, which contain the harmful molecules.

      2. Inflammation: Inflammation is a major player in many diseases of aging, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. One way to avoid it is to follow a Mediterranean-style diet.

      Other great anti-inflammatory foods include turmeric, dark chocolate, and the anti-aging chemical resveratrol. Exercise is another great way to lower inflammation.

      3. Glycation: Glycation is what happens when sugar mixes with proteins and fats to form molecules that promote aging. Advanced glycation end products, or AGEs (Isn’t that an appropriate acronym?), are thought to accelerate your aging process by churning out free radicals and promoting inflammation. One way to avoid ingesting AGEs is to turn down the heat when you cook. The browning effect of high-heat cooking causes these molecules to form. Limiting your intake of sugar-filled foods in general will also help.

      4. Stress: Stress initiates the release of a variety of hormones that make your pulse race and cause your blood pressure to rise. The hormone cortisol, released to lessen these effects, also creates problems when it remains chronically elevated. Try practicing relaxation techniques to help manage stress, and get enough sleep every night.

      U.S. News & World Report July 29, 2010

      Anti-Aging, Cancer, Diabetes, Food preparation, Heart disease, Medical Issues for Men, Men's Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Obesity, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

      Benefits of Green Tea

      February 18, 2011 /

      Tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world. Although water is the most widely consumed beverage, still, hundreds of millions of people drink tea every day based on health benefits and taste. Tea comes in three main varieties, black, green, and oolong. Green tea (Camellia sinesis), is believed to have the most health benefits thanks to the way it’s processed. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves, which contain the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants such as polyphenols in green tea neutralize free radicals and reduce or help prevent some of the damage they cause.

      Free radicals are damaging compounds in the body that alter cells, tamper with DNA (genetic material), and cause cell death. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center free radicals occur naturally in the body, but environmental toxins (including ultraviolet rays from the sun, radiation, cigarette smoke, and air pollution) also give rise to these damaging particles. Many scientists believe that free radicals contribute to the aging process as well as the development of a number of health problems including cancer and heart disease. Based on studies using human subjects, animals, and in laboratory experiments, green tea is useful for:

      -Arthritis
      -Atherosclerosis
      -Cancer
      -Colds
      -Diabetes
      -High Cholesterol
      -Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
      -Influenza
      -Liver Disease
      -Obesity
      -Tooth Decay
      -Weight Loss

      Green tea has been used as a stimulant, diuretic, astringent, and to improve heart health throughout the ages in China, India, Japan, and Thailand. Other traditional include improving mental processes, promoting digestion, regulating body temperature and blood sugar, and treating flatulence (gas).

      In addition to tea leaves, green tea is available in capsule form and liquid form made from leaves and leaf buds. A cup of green tea contains 50-150 mg of antioxidant (polyphenols). Decaffeinated green tea also contains polyphenols, but they are concentrated. If you are sensitive to caffeine, caffeine-free supplements are available.

      Anti-Aging, Cancer, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Heart disease, Nutrition, Prostate health, Supplements, Weight Loss

      U.S. News and World Report; Best hospitals of 2010-2011

      February 3, 2011 /

      US News and World Report ranks America’s hospitals? They also rank colleges, law schools and medical schools. I’ve read that these institutions go through great lengths to improve their standings because these reports have so much influence. This year, only 152 of the 4,852 hospitals evaluated performed well enough to rank in any specialty. And of the 152, just 14 qualified for a spot in the Honor Roll by ranking at or near the top in six or more specialties. Below are the top 3 in three major categories.

      Cancer:
      #1 University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
      Houston, TX
      #2 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
      New York, NY
      #3 Mayo Clinic
      Rochester, MN
      #9 Cleveland Clinic
      Cleveland, Ohio

      Heart and Heart Surgery:
      #1 Cleveland Clinic
      Cleveland, OH (Hometown pride)
      #2 Mayo Clinic
      Rochester, MN
      #3 Johns Hopkins Hospital
      Baltimore, MD

      Neurology and Neurosurgery:
      #1 Johns Hopkins Hospital
      Baltimore, MD
      #2 Mayo Clinic
      Rochester, MN
      #3 Massachusetts General Hospital
      Boston, MA
      #6 Cleveland Clinic
      Cleveland, Ohio

      Go to USNews see all the rankings of the best hospitals including the top children’s hospitals

      Cancer, Cholesterol levels, Diabetes, Heart disease, Medical Issues for Men, Men's Health and Wellness, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

      New research: cut back on carbs, live longer

      January 10, 2011 /

      According to the 2002 United States Life Tables, In 2002 the average person in the US could expect to live a little over 19 years longer than in 1920. But does longevity come with a healthy life? Not for most. Arthritis, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, deteriorating senses, and other diseases and conditions all come with age. However, new research may have uncovered a true fountain of youth, and it may be as simple as cutting down on consuming carbs.

      Professor Cynthia Kenyon, a US genetisist, has discovered that the carbohydrates we eat like bananas, potatoes, bread, pasta, and cakes directly affect two key genes that govern youthfulness and longevity.

      But what Professor Kenyon found out was why ­drastically reducing calories has such a remarkable effect.

      She discovered that it changed the way two crucial genes behaved. It turned down the gene that controls insulin, which in turn switched on another gene, which acted like an elixir of life.

      ‘We jokingly called the first gene the Grim Reaper because when it’s switched on, the lifespan is fairly short,’ she explains.

      The ­second ‘elixir’ gene seems to bring all the anti-aging benefits.

      Professor Kenyon has changed her diet as a result of her research.

      ‘Carbo­hydrates, and especially refined ones like sugar, make you produce lots of extra insulin. I’ve been keeping my intake really low ever since I discovered this.

      ‘I’ve cut out all starch such as potatoes, noodles, rice, bread and pasta. Instead I have salads, but no sweet dressing, lots of olive oil and nuts, tons of green vegetables along with cheese, chicken and eggs.

      ‘I’ll have a hamburger without a bun and fish without batter or chips. I eat some fruit every day, but not too much and almost no processed food. I stay away from sweets, except 80 per cent chocolate.’

      She is adamant it will be well worthwhile. ‘You could have two completely different careers if you could stay healthy to 90,’ she says. ‘How fascinating that would be.’

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      Anti-Aging, Cancer, Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes, Diets, Heart disease, Medical Issues for Men, Men's Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Prostate health, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

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