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Thu, August 7, 2008 9:45 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Ovarian cancer is really frightening as it is usually only found and diagnosed at a final stage, when the prognosis is not very good. Also if not detected earlier is the relatively deep placement of the ovaries inside the body and their poor accessibility for biopsies. Every year, more than 20,000 cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., which is quite a large number making authorities really worried. Also a corresponding 15,310 deaths are recorded in the States due to ovary cancer.
Until now researchers haven’t been able to come up with a generally accepted testing sequence for ovarian cancer same to the tests for breast cancer (annual mammograms) and cervical cancer (Pap smears).
A protein called CA125 is tried as a good biomarker for ovarian cancer. But sadly however, CA125 did not pan out as a trustworthy candidate. Un till now, no test conducted has proved that performing this assessment in women who have no symptoms or risk factors for ovarian cancer brings best results.
Most women become concerned about ovarian cancer after having some type of imaging test, mostly a CT scan done to evaluate other symptoms like abdominal pain-that reveals a mass in the ovaries. There are chances of such an abnormality to turn out to be an ovarian cyst, a common disorder that tends to appear prior to ovulation. Women who are at risk for ovarian cancer may have a strong family or personal history of ovarian cancer or associated cancers like breast and prostate or a BRCA genetic mutation. If they are above 50, especially if they have never had children, the chances of ovarian cancer are more.
If taken a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for a decade or longer, it would be better to take care as chances of getting affected by ovarian cancer is more. Always it would be better to diagnose ovarian cancer in the primary stage itself as in the later stages it may get complicated and may become impossible to cure.
Tags: Health, cancer, ovary, Ovarian Cancer, US, breast cancer, cervical cancer, CA125, CT scan
Mon, June 16, 2008 4:45 am By James Coolridge
 A cup of green tea in the morning rejuvenates the body and soul. The three E’s- Enjoyment, Essential health benefits and Energy- make it one of the most popular brews. No wonder why it is a delight for the taste buds!
Enjoyment:
A soothing cup of green tea gives you sheer enjoyment. Green tea with honey best serves as a sweetener after a sumptuous meal. When served hot, it is the perfect brew and when served chilled, it will replace all your smoothies and frappes. Same degree of delicacy can be enjoyed both in summer and winter. The credit goes to its delicate taste.
Essential heath benefits:
A list of health benefits can be attached to green tea. The beverage is full of antioxidants (catechin polyphenols) that produce free radicals which in turn help increase body’s metabolic processes. The anti-oxidant is also known to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Moreover, catechin polyphenols reduces the LDL cholesterol and prevents the formation of blood clots. Green tea is also found to reduce heart attacks and strokes. Green tea also acts as a medicine for minor cuts, rashes and sunburns. You can also avoid tooth decay by making it a habit of sipping a cup of hot green tea every morning.
Energy:
Kick-start your day with a cup of green tea. It can make wonders if taken in smaller doses. Green tea also reduces anxiousness by relaxing the mind. Drink green tea during office tea breaks.
Tags: Health, cancer, cure, Green, Tea, Anti-oxidants, vigor
Mon, May 26, 2008 12:24 pm By James Coolridge
 Do you remember the time when your mom served you broccoli, you either left it in the dining table unattended or ate showing weird faces! Well, you may not have liked the taste or the tight head of the fleshy green stem of the vegetable appeared distasteful! Whatever the reason is, we say that you shouldn’t ignore your mom’s recipe. Eating broccoli is really a good idea! Read on to explore the health benefits of broccoli.
Broccoli is a versatile disease fighter and is abundant in numerous well-known phytochemicals and antiocidants including indoles, isothiocyanates, quercetin, glutathione, Vitamin C, folate, lutein, glutathione, beta carotene and glucarate. Broccoli is extremely strong in anticancer activity, particularly against lung, colon, and breast cancers. Broccoli is rich in cholesterol-reducing fiber and has antiviral and antiulcer activity. It is a super source of chromium that helps regulate insulin and bloodsugar. Broccoli is also a good source of calcium, thus help fight osteoporosis. Beta-carotene and vitamin C present in broccoli have been linked to a reduced risk of numerous conditions, including cataracts, heart disease, and several cancers. Hence, it packs the most nutritional punch of any vegetable.
Broccoli is also rich in Vitamin A, nutrition responsible for giving good vision and preventing certain eye-related ailments such as cataracts or macular degeneration. This nutrient is also essential in bone growth and development as well as fostering the body’s immune system.
Broccoli is a fiber find. Not only is it a rich source, but half of its fiber is insoluble and half is soluble, helping to meet your needs for both types of fiber.
According to the nutrition experts, one cup of chopped and cooked broccoli provides calories and 4.6 g protein, 8.7 g carbohydrates, 6.4 g fiber, 178 g calcium, 1.8 mg iron, 220 RE vitamin A, 0.13 mg thiamin, 0.32 mg riboflavin, 1.18 mg niacin, 98 mg vitamin C.
So next time when your mom serves you broccoli, just thank her to serve and start eating to get the nutritional punch!
Tags: cancer, carbohydrates, antioxidant, broccoli, Vitamin C, Vitamin A
Sat, May 17, 2008 1:33 pm By James Coolridge
 Do you know about linseed? If no then you should know that linseed is a product of Flax plant. You may be well aware of the fact that Flax is grown both for its seeds and for its fibers. Various parts of the plant have been used to make fabric, dye, paper, medicines, fishing nets and soap. It is also grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. But, how many of you know that the raw seeds have a lot of nutritional seeds?
Linseeds have up to 800 times the lignans (plant hormones) of other foods. Lignans are beneficial because they do not stimulate the growth of cancerous cells.
Moreover, linseed contains numerous beneficial components including Palmitic, Stearic, Arachidic and Oleic fatty acids. Perhaps the most important of these components are Linoleic and alpha-Linolenic acid.
Linoleic acid is considered an omega-6 fatty acid, which is very essential for proper cell functioning. It is found in the cell membranes and is necessary for proper production of prostaglandins whereas alpha-Linolenic acid belongs to the omega-3 fatty acid group. This fatty acid group is known for the prevention of heart disease, arrhythmia and the reduction of inflammation leading to such circulatory problems as atherosclerosis. Many studies support the fact that this group of acids reduces stroke and cancer risks as well.
In addition to this, linseed is considered as essential in bowel cleansing and maintaining regularity. If you want to reduce your tendency of eating a lot of food, you should take a spoonful of linseeds with or before a meal and you will feel full because this reduces hunger. Make sure that you drink at least 8 ounces of water when taking linseed.
Linseeds can also be used to sprinkle on salads or mixed into fruit smoothies because they taste good!
A mere table spoon of linseed is the health equivalent in lignans, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants of almost 30 cups of broccoli! What’s more? The fiber contained in 50 slices of whole wheat bread is equivalent to just a tablespoon of linseed! No wonder why it is called as a super-food!
Tags: vitamins, cancer, minerals, linseed, broccoli, fiber
Thu, May 15, 2008 1:30 pm By James Coolridge
 People are highly sensitive to the negative effects of caffeine and often neglect its heath benefits. (Hey, excess of anything is harmful, so why there is so much of bad publicity for caffeine?) Therefore, we dedicate this article to coffee lovers among the readers, their cups of coffee and their liver! Yup, coffee is beneficial for your liver! Read on to explore the benefits of the appetizing cups of coffee.
Many studies show that coffee is beneficial for your liver. A population based study found that drinking caffeine containing drinks like coffee had a protective effect for those at risk of developing liver disease. The study concluded that people who drank more than 2 cups of coffee a day had a 44% lower chance of showing actual liver damage compared to those who drank no caffeine.
Another study conducted in 2005 drew similar conclusions. It found that drinking 3 cups of coffee a day could lower the risk of death from liver cirrhosis.
According to a recent study, people drinking one cup of coffee per day were, on average, 20% less likely to develop alcoholic cirrhosis. For people drinking two or three cups the reduction was 40%, and for those drinking four or more cups of coffee a day the reduction in risk was 80%.
Coffee is found to be preventing liver cancer and cirrhosis (A degenerative disease of the liver often caused by alcoholism, but also may result from certain forms of hepatitis).
Nobody is suggesting that coffee is a cure for your liver disease but yes, the brew that you enjoy so much has some healthy attributes!
Tags: Alcohol Consumption, cancer, Liver, coffee, brew
Mon, May 12, 2008 1:27 pm By James Coolridge
 The Chinese feel that there is no other food or drink that has so many health benefits as compared to the Green Tea. They have known this miracle drink from ancient times and have been using it to treat all possible health problems from depression to headache.
Green tea is helpful in
• Cancer
• Arthritis
• High Cholesterol Levels
• Cardio Vascular Disease
• Infection
• Increases immunity
Green Tea is high in catechin polyphenols particularly epigallocatechin gallate which is a powerful anti-oxidant. This reduces the growth of cancer cells without harming the healthy tissues. Green tea also reduces ageing thus making it one of the healthiest drinks available in the market.
Green tea is organically grown using traditional drying methods thus preventing all the negative effects of fermentation. Green Tea also increases the potency levels. Green tea promotes weight loss by increasing the amount of calories burn. It also reduces bad breath by killing the odor forming bacteria. It’s confirmed that by drinking two to three cups of Green tea you can give good and fresh breath.
Tags: cancer, cure, Green, Tea, Anti-oxidants
Thu, May 8, 2008 4:44 am By James Coolridge
 Black pepper is not just a spice accompanying salt in your dining table. Black pepper gives great taste to your dishes and has a lot of health benefits too. Here are some of its health benefits.
Improves digestion: One of the most important attributes of black pepper is its ability to improve digestion. Black pepper actually stimulates the taste buds to notify the stomach to increase its secretion of hydrochloric acid thereby improving the digestion of food once it reaches your stomach.
Reduces intestinal gas: Black pepper provides a natural solution to the embarrassing problem of intestinal gas. The stimulation of hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach reduces the intestinal gas problems.
Antioxidant: The antioxidant property of black pepper prevents and curtails oxidative stress. Moreover, several of these compounds work indirectly by enhancing the action of other antioxidants. Black pepper also reduces the damage caused by a diet full of saturated fats which is found to be the main cause of oxidative stress. Black pepper also prevents bacterial growth in the intestinal tract.
Fights against cancer: Black pepper is effective against cancer. It counteracts the development of cancer directly. Its principal phytochemical, piperine, inhibits some of the pro-inflammatory cytokines that are produced by tumour cells. By doing this it interferes with the signalling mechanisms between cancer cells, thereby reducing the chances of tumour progression.
Hence, black pepper is not merely a spice. To prevent the risks of cancer, oxidative stress, and intestinal gas troubles and improve your digestion, all you need to do is add some amount of black pepper in your food.
Tags: cancer, digestion, antioxidant, black pepper
Sat, May 3, 2008 10:12 am By James Coolridge
 Many of us relate onions with bad breath. We won’t like to smell like onions any ways! But, how many of us know that those smelly onions have a lot of health benefits to relate to? After reading this article, I am sure that you won’t leave the onions in tonight’s dinner!
Read on and explore the health benefits of onion.
Scientific research studies support the fact that onions, although with an unpleasant aroma, should not be left out from the foods. Onions are full of natural chemicals that can help protect you from a variety of infections, diseases and illnesses. Onions have the ability to prevent you from getting susceptible to cardiovascular diseases, respiratory concerns, diabetes, and a variety of cancers.
Eating raw onion is really repulsive because many of us don’t like its pungent smell. But, eating raw onions can be very effective in increasing the Onions help to increase the HDL cholesterol in the blood. Onions also help to decrease the bad cholesterol or LDL in the blood and they increase the ability of the blood to dissolve blood clots.
What’s more? Onions are excellent at decreasing the risk inherent in developing diabetes and help to fight off the bacteria that are responsible for causing many infections in the human body.
A compound known as quercetin has been discovered by scientists in onions which are extremely powerful when it comes to fighting cancer. This is also serves as an excellent antioxidant agent.
Eating onions may let others go miles away from you due to its pungent smell but, you will surely go a long way with good health.
Tags: cancer, onions, smell, anti oxidant
Sun, March 23, 2008 4:53 am By James Coolridge
 So you thought that boiled veggies are nutritious? A recent study found that boiling vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and green cabbage, strips them off their anti-cancerous properties by about 75%. Glucosinolates present in vegetables are believed to break down cancer-causing substances. And boiling cuts them down by 70-80%.
The best way to consume vegetables containing Glucosinolates is by steaming them for about 20 minutes. This helps to retain the nutrients.
One study found that vegetables such as spinach, peas and green beans retain appreciably more vitamin C when plunged into hot water direct from the freezer, rather than prior thawing. The amount of water in which these vegetables are placed is also of importance. Research shows that smaller the amount of water in which these vegetables are boiled, the better they retain the nutrients in them.
Tags: nutrients, Boiling, vitamins, cancer
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