Cancer Prevention Guide

Raspberries…… Again!

Aileen — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:14:48 +0000

Raspberries have indeed been causing a stir in the world of anti-oxidants, this time the humble fruit has been found to have gene altering capabilities. The said trait has never yet been seen in any single agent or protein therapy. The said concentrated extract has proven to be quite successful compared to single proteins designed to target a single receptor or agent. In laboratory animals, an amazing modification of around 460 of a total 2,200 affected genes, a truly miraculous development. These events have fueled the renewed interest in the humble fruit that has caused many a sour faces due to their inherent flavor.
Such is the power of nature that has evolved through many millions of years, loaded with natural nutrients and disease fighting compounds, many of them still to be discovered. The actions of the blackberry concentrate was not only of promoting healing but a total renewal of the genetic makeup of the affected genes as if they weren’t even afflicted in the first place. The berry extract is preferred due to its wide spectrum effect on the damaged genes rather that the dedicated medications that are coming out of the many laboratories the world over designed to target specific genes, proteins and many other mechanisms. General or much akin to holistic treatment of disease allows better recovery by preventing the disease taking hold in the first place, promoting healing before the disease has a chance to progress.

Safety with Food Additives

Aileen — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:12:27 +0000

As the story goes, there are still a ton of claims on the ill effects of MSG and the myriad of food additives that have been formulated to make food tastier and even addictive to some point. There is actually no documented case of solid evidence that suggests the claims made against the food additive that has allowed food connoisseurs to expand their armory of tastes (sweet, bitter, sour, sweet and now with MSG “umami” or savory in layman terms.
From our favorite chips and take-out food, to fast food mainstays, they are all enhanced to some extent with MSG. There are even more dangerous additives out there that deserve the reputation MSG has garnered in the past years such as the recently brought to light meat scraps that are being treated with ammonium, an industrial chemical that can be found in anything from window cleaners to other household chemicals. So why worry with MSG when we do put our lives in risk each time we eat our favorite food?

Vitamins, Useless against Cancer…. Really

Aileen — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:20:28 +0000

Tagged as food supplements, vitamins and other health products have been proven to have no use in the prevention of any form of cancer. The study entailed randomized studies of various groups that took into account increased intake of vitamins, minerals and other supplements, most of which claim to have very effective cancer fighting abilities. This is of course met with staunch denials of the drug industry, most of which have their own lines of supplements. Even derivatives from plants have been found to have no proven health benefits (as the label says) with the exception of some proven anti-oxidant foods and minerals that are extensively researched and tested to do such.
People have been made to think that increasing the recommended daily intake of vitamins to augment our erratic diets as the best way to fight disease. They even claim to boost the immunity system by giving the body all the necessary nutrients it needs for proper function and abilities to fight disease. These recent studies are contrary to popular belief that vitamins are worth their weight in gold. With this, it is clear that it may simply be hype and advertising taking us for a spin, in the corporate world that is health supplements.

Black Raspberries the next cancer Cure

Aileen — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:10:57 +0000

Anthocyanines or an active ingredient in black raspberry extracts have been found to have a very beneficial effect as a chemo preventive regimen for cancer prevention. This follows studies that aim to identify the so-called super-foods that have high nutrient, vitamin and cancer preventive components making them better than synthesized equivalents. People have been jumping onto the all natural diet and health cures for ages and seems they were right all along. natural foods tend to have some hidden compounds that were not found in previous studies. New test results show that the active ingredient anthrocyanines is a very effective preventive drug for cancer prevention and more studies are underway to determine the exact mechanisms induced by the wonder molecule.
The advent of such discoveries tends to bring us to the area of conservation for who knows what mother nature may be hiding in her depths in the unspoiled jungles out of the clutches of man. Conservationists have long been fighting for the preservation of some of the most remote and untouched forests in the world for they are some of the most pristine environments around that may hold the secrets to the many deadly diseases that are plaguing the human race.

Immature Brain Cells – Cause of certain Brain Tumors

Avatar — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:23:44 +0000

Researchers at the National Cancer Institute have found a link between specific immature brain cells and an increased risk of certain types of brain tumors. Using stem cells, researchers have been able to develop brain cells that have been modified to prevent the regular development of these early brain cells fully shows that they become catalysts for certain aggressive brain tumors. Methylation, a key mechanism for the control of brain cells developing properly in early stem cell development making them brain cells. The process is also the stage by which genes tell specific cells which types they are to take say a brain cell, skin cell or the millions of other forms of cells in the human body. The brain is getting more and more understood for till now the full function and structure is not totally known even with the latest genetic studies and equipment. Stem Cells are the super cells of the body which have been under fire for its close links to cloning which many oppose as a disruption of the natural processes of life. The potential of stem cells to be programmed to manufacture say a whole ear or vital organ is proving to be too exciting but opposition is stiff and people still have mixed feelings with their studies.

Breast Cancer and Fatty diets

Avatar — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:17:39 +0000

Studies have shown that a diet that is rich in fats can increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence. This is more the case for postmenopausal women who have had successful treatment for early stage breast cancers at a younger age. The National Cancer Institute, recommends that women who have had successful treatment of breast cancer in their early years do stick to their management regimen which can effect changes to diet, environment and other contributory factors that can have bearing in preventing recurrence of the disease. Dietary adjustments have decreased the risks of getting the disease to recur and such information should be taken seriously if one wishes to live out the remainder of their life void of the said disease.

Eating Out – Bad for your Health

Avatar — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:50:43 +0000

Recent studies have shown that the significance of certain chemicals contained within cruciferous vegetables is showing promise with respect to effective cancer prevention. The majority of families and people who eat out and prefer fast food or food from stores that are not only loaded in fat and preservatives but are shown to be more likely to pass on these tasty and healthy treats. Vegetables are rich in fiber and other phyto-chemicals that are known to boost the body’s immune system. Cancer prevention has long encouraged people to eat enough fruits and vegetables to cleanse the body of toxins that fiber rich diets can do. The new findings with broccoli and cauliflower adds to the already well known benefit of cabbages

The Value of Screening

Avatar — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:41:08 +0000

Many afflicted with cancer could have avoided the disease altogether if only they have had proper screening procedures done. Most cancers begin above the age of 50 as with colorectal cancer but others make themselves felt even at a young age. Now considering the fact that the cancer was not traced to genetics (meaning there is no lineage or history of cancer in the family), most cancers are detectable with screening processes. Regular screening which is usually done at least once a year helps in the early detection and treatment of the said disease. Statistics show that with the much advancement in medical technology, the death rates attributed to cancer is going down but the alarming news is that there are new cases every year and the numbers are in the tens of thousands each year.

If you suspect that you have cancer, consult your nearest health center or facility for proper diagnosis. Information and resources are available online from the following sources; CDC, Prevent Cancer Foundation, The American Cancer Society and many more health oriented organizations that offer it as a service to the general Public.

Preventing Skin Cancer : A must!!!

Avatar — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:52:18 +0000

In the United States alone, over a million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are discovered and diagnosed each year. The most serious form of skin cancer would account for almost 60,000 cases in 2007 alone and from those, more than 8,000 will die as a result of the disease. Skin cancer is an ever-present problem for all due to ever-worsening environmental degradation which leads to more of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation getting through and causing damage to more and more unprotected people’s skin. As we all know, safety under the sun has been put on the spotlight by all governments and NGO’s in the hopes of lowering these statistics and keeping more people cancer free.
Simple steps as the proper use of sun protection if the form of sun block can greatly lower these statistics if only people adhered to the right use. Kids are some of the most active and prone to the disease and with their fragile bodies, they tend to suffer more from the disease due to their small fragile bodies. Adults feel impregnable to the sun which also leads to melanomas. So simple products like sun-protective clothing like caps and hats during hot days, sun block during leisure time and even on regular days can make all the difference in the fight against skin cancer.

Research : Leading the Fight Against Cancer

Avatar — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:48:28 +0000

The Cancer Prevention Foundation is one of the leading authorities in the prevention of the said disease and it does this through cutting edge research in the following fields; the expansion of our knowledge between the relationship of cancer and our diet.

The discovery and synthesis of new drugs that can help us fight/prevent cancer, the in-depth study of the human gene to discover the weaknesses that makes one susceptible to cancer, research into a better understanding of the processes that turns and utterly normal cell into a cancerous one, research into a better understanding of the human immune system and how to boost it in hopes of preventing the disease and lastly the development of methodology and equipment that would allow the early detection and treatment of pre-cancerous conditions. All of the above fields of research are conducted along with private and government branches to give us a better understanding of the factors that leads to the disease thus giving us a better understanding for its prevention.