February 25, 2008

Genetic Testing Shows Promise for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is still one of the leading cancers among men, and it is projected that roughly one in every six American men will be diagnosed with this type of cancer within their lifetime.Add to that the fact that these statistics may not account for those that have not been diagnosed, and you have a full fledged “epidemic”, if you look at it from a percentage of population standpoint. In fact, many people reading this probably know someone that has been diagnosed with this cancer, or may have even had a brush with it themselves.Aside from the fact that it is a leading cancer form in men, it also is considered in males to be a second leading cause of death. It’s no wonder that prostate cancer is at the forefront of men’s health and prevention in medical research when it comes to prevention, detection and treatment.Researchers have been hard at work to come up with alternative testing to the still most popular form of testing, the PSA test. PSA stands for Prostate Specific Antigen, which is an enzyme that is released by this male-specific gland, which tends to be released in much higher amounts when the […]

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February 23, 2008

Why Are You Addicted to Cheese?

Cheese is a part of the American culture. Americans enjoy eating cheese, and some are even addicted to it.Is there such a thing as cheese addiction? Is it an overstatement that you could, in fact, be addicted to cheese?In the 1980s, scientists already discovered a trace of morphine in milk and dairy products, in particular, cheese.Morphine, which is an addictive opiate, was found to be present in cow. Specifically, casein, a milk protein, releases opiates upon digestion. Cheese contains more casein than is found in milk from either cows or humans, because cheese is concentrated protein with water and lactose sugar extracted. Accordingly, eating too much cheese may result in cheese addiction.Is cheese addiction bad for your health? Well, once you stop your cheese addiction, you may reap substantial health benefits.Cheese is concentrated protein: a 2-oz serving has about 15 grams of fat, most of which is saturated, giving you bad cholesterol and blocking your arteries. Stop eating cheese may help reduce your bad cholesterol level.Too much cheese may give you arthritis and migraine attacks. Research showed that cheese triggers migraines in many patients, and that cheese is also implicated in 50 percent of rheumatoid arthritis due to its high […]

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February 21, 2008

Dean Ornish Shows How to Reverse Prostate Cancer with Nutrigenomics

You can reverse prostate cancer and many of the diseases associated with aging by changing your diet.Sounds unbelievable, but it’s true.It’s a finding reported by Dr. Dean Ornish in his new book The Spectrum.I’ve already told you how Dr. Ornish showed 30 years ago that it’s possible to reverse heart disease by eating a plant-based diet, exercising, meditating, practicing yoga, and being part of a supportive group.In The Spectrum, he goes even further.He shows that these same principles of healthy living can also reverse cancer and other diseases of aging.And he explains exactly why this is possible.His findings are nothing short of groundbreaking. And with the current dismal state of our healthcare system, they’re more urgently needed than ever before.This country pays $100 billion a year for invasive bypass surgeries that aren’t very effective and don’t even extend life. We spend $15 billion a year for Lipitor, which comes with plenty of unpleasant side effects.But now Dr. Ornish has shown that his program of lifestyle changes is more effective and a lot cheaper than drugs and surgery. And the side effects — like weight loss and extra energy — are positive ones.Astounding ResultsPatients everywhere — including my own — have […]

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