Posts Tagged ‘Holistic Health Show’
Friday, November 27th, 2009
A prospective study published in the British Journal of Cancer (October 27) concluded that men who are not sitting for most of the time during work or occupational activities and who walk or bicycle more than 30 minutes daily during their adult life have a reduced incidence of prostate cancer. In the study 45,887 men aged 45 to 79 were followed for 10 years. There were 2735 cases of prostate cancer and 190 deaths. There was an inverse relationship between levels of physical activity and prostate cancer. Those in the top quartile of lifetime physical activity decreased by 18% (95% confidence level) compared with those in the lowest quartile their risk of prostate cancer. Men who sat at work half of the time had a 20% reduction in prostate cancer risk over those who sat most of the time. There was also an inverse relationship between the incidence of prostate cancer among those with average physical activity at work and walking and bicycling duration. Thus, physical activity seems important for reducing the risk of prostate cancer.
Tags: exercise, Holistic Health Show, prostate cancer, research
Posted in Cancer, exercise, prostate cancer | 1 Comment »
Friday, November 20th, 2009
A recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reported that although three drugs (tamoxifen, raloxifene, and tibolone) reduce a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer each has potential harmful effects for those using them. More specifically all three drugs significantly reduces invasive breast cancer in midlife and older women who have not previously had breast cancer but the benefits vary depending upon the drug and the woman.
The most common side effects for the drug tamoxifen are flushing, night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal discharge, itching and dryness, and for raloxifene are night sweats, hot flashes, and leg cramps, and for tibolone are vaginal bleeding. In addition, each drug carries a risk of adverse effects including increased risk of endometrial cancer, hysterectomies, and cataracts for tamoxifen compared to the other drugs; increased risk of stroke for tibolone; and increased risk of blood clots for both tamoxifen and raloxifene although it is greater with tamoxifen. More information is available at: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Tags: adverse effects, breast cancer, drugs, Holistic Health Show, raloxifene, Tamoxifen, tibolone
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that dynamic exercise programs had moderate benefits for rheumatoid arthritis patients and recommended aerobic capacity training combined with muscle strength training as routine practice for these patients. However, more research is needed to determine the recommended length and type of exercise program, if patients need supervision, and if these programs are cost effective.
The researchers combined data from 8 studies involving 575 patients and founds that dynamic exercises are safe and have a positive effect on aerobic capacity and muscle strength for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and when performed long term have a positive effect on functional ability. However, the benefits are seen only after the intervention and programs that are water-based may help improve functioning of patients. Results were published in the Cochrane Library.
Tags: exercise, Holistic Health Show, rheumatoid arthritis
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Research at the University of Chicago reported in Cancer Prevention Research in October that a ” socially isolated, stressful environment can speed up the growth of breast cancer” in animal models and can actually change the expression of genes involved in the growth of mammary gland tumors Their study followed other studies showing that stress can adversely affect cancer. In their study the researchers randomly assigned mice genetically suceptible for breast cancer to live in social isolation or with groups shortly after weaning. Three and a half weeks later they measured the gene expression in the mammary glands and found reproducible changes in the mice in isolation. These genes that were turned on and off by metabolism are known to contribute to increased breast cancer growth. The mice in isolation developed larger and more cancers than the mice living in groups and had a higher corticosterone stress hormone response than the group living mice. The researcher believes the findings may suggest molecular biomarkers that can be used in prevention in breast cancer and that perceived or actual environmental stressor can affect which genes get turned on or off. If this is proven in further research it may be possible to to find tumors in their formative stage and suppress them before they become tumors.
Tags: breast cancer, genes, group living, Holistic Health Show, isolation, stress
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
A new study by the National Institutes of Health and AARP found that people who consume more calcium and dairy foods have a lower risk of colon cancer. Diet and other information was collected on over 50,000 people between the ages of 50 and 71. After 7 years the risk of colon cancer was about 20% lower in men who consumed the most calciuim from food and supplements (about 1,500 mg. daily) than in men who consumed the least (about 500mg daily).
The risk in women was about 30% lower for women who consumed the most calcium (about 1,900 mg daily) that those who consumed the least (about 500 mg daily). Colorectal cancer was also lower in men and women who ate the most daily foods. However, contract to earlier stuidies dairy was not linked to a higher risk of ovarian cancer and calcium was not linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer.
It is best to try to ingest 1,000 mg daily of calcium if you are under 50 and 1,200 mg daily if you are older. If you assume there is 300 mg in each serving of milk, cheese, yogurt, or calcium-fortified orange juice take a supplement to get any additional calcium needed. In light of the earlier studies of calcium and prostate cancer (not found here) men may want to limit intake of calcium to 1,200 mg daily. Additional information can be found in the Archives of Internal Medicine, 169:391, 2009.
Tags: calcium, colorectal cancer, dairy foods, Holistic Health Show, prostate cancer
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Friday, July 10th, 2009
Dr Lise Alscholer who was interviewed by Dr Carl O Helvie on the Holistic Health Show this week offers some good information on natural substances to alleviate stress in her book the Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment, and Healing.
Stress can be a destructive force in all of our lives and natural substances to relieve or alleviate it should be welcome by all. She says the following herbs and nutrients have been shown to possess anti-stress properties.
Siberian ginseng has a normalizing effect on body homeostasis and improves immune functions and overall well-being.
Panax ginseng should be used under the supervision of a health care profession to prevent overstimulation. However, it can improve immune functioning, physical stanima, and mental acuity, and also increase resistance to toxic environmental substances.
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) “also known as Indian ginseng, protects against stress-induced ulceration, lowers chronically elevated cortisol, enhanses energy, reduces anxiety, and can counteract stress-induced hyperglycemia.”
Some specific nutrients identified include:
Vitamin C-”helps normalize levels of cortisol and ACTH” (another stress hormone) when severe stress is present.
“Vitamin B1-protects the adrenal glands from functional exhaustion. ”
“Vitamin B2-enhances adrenal function and helps regulate cortisol levels.”
“Alpha-lipoic acid-helps prevent toxic accumulation in tissues (caution with certain chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapy.”
“L-tyrosine helps restore the ability to perform tasks under stress. ”
More information on Lise and her products is available at: www.drlise.net
Tags: Dr Carl O Helvie, Dr Lise Alschuler, herbs, Holistic Health Show, natural substances, stress, supplements
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Monday, March 30th, 2009
In late April I plan to start a 3 show series on cancer prevention and treatment on the Holistic Health Show on BBS Radio with an emphasis on integrative or alternative approaches. If you are a survivor or expert using one of these approaches please contact me from this website to explore having you on this series and setting up an interview.
Tags: BBS Radio, cancer survivors, experts, Holistic Health Show, interviews
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Monday, March 9th, 2009
For my next two shows on BBS Radio (www.bbsradio.com) Station 3 at 8 p.m. EST this Saturday and two weeks from Saturday I will interview four scientists who have written weight loss books from different points of view. Because weight loss is fast becoming the # 1 preventable health problem this seemed an appropriate topic for the Holistic Health Show.
My first guest is Dr Seth Roberts who is a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of California at Berkeley and the author of the New York Times bestseller “The Shangri-La Diet“. He is on the editorial board of the journal Nutrition and has published dozens of scientific articles on topics including health, nutrition, and weight control. Seth spends his time between Berkeley and China. He will tell us how we can lose weight by making one simple change in our daily routine and diet.
Tags: BBS Radio, Dr Carl O Helvie, Dr Seth Roberts, health, Holistic Health Show, nutrition, Shangri-la Diet, weight loss
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
The second guest interviewed on the Holistic Health Show on BBS Radio (www.bbsradio.com) Station 3 last Saturday was Dr Dorothea Hover-Kramer, an Energy Psychologist. A sample of the interview follows. If you are interested in the complete interview please sign up on the Free Radio Program page on this site and all future programs will be emailed to you.
Tags: Aged, Dr Carl O Helvie, Dr Dorothea Hover-Kramer, Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology, Holistic Health Show
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009
My first guest on Saturday, February 28 on BBS Radio, Station 3 (www.bbsradio.com) at 5 p.m. PST or 8 p.m. EST is Caroline, founder of the Omnium Method at the Omnium Foundation in France. Caroline is an international speaker, author and teacher of Consciousness Studies and Metaphysics. She has a revolutionary new healing technique that allows spontaneous alignment with the universal consciousness and the deep cellular reprogramming of the subconscious mind. She has been able to perceive subtle energy and communicate telepathically with source since the age of 5. Thus, she can connect at will with the Source and bring in powerful healing, divine understanding, and universal truths. Some of her books include The Visible and Invisible Worlds of GOD, GOD Among Us: Inside the Mind of the Divine Masters and The Divine Plan: Beyond 2012. More information is available at www.omniumfoundation.com
Tags: 2012, author, Caroline Cory, Divine Plan, Dr Carl O Helvie, France, Holistic Health Show, international speaker, Omnium Foundation, teacher
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