Posts Tagged ‘prevention’
Sunday, October 30th, 2011
Yesterday, Dr Carl O. Helvie, Host, Holistic Health Show on BBS Radio interviewed Stephen Dortlandt (left) and Stacey Grieves on natural ways to work with diabetes and prevent neuropathy.
Stephen has a health food store in Hollywood, California and is author of Dr Gourd. More information was presented earlier on this site or can be found at http://www.astral-natural.com
Stacey has worked helping people with their health for 18 years and after retiring from ownership of a complementary health care clinic and massage therapy in 2007 she has worked as a wellness consultant. More information was presented earlier on this site or can be found at http://www.RicherLivingNow.com
Tags: bitter melon, diabetes, diabetes conspiracy, distinctive style, Dr Carl O Helvie, Dr Gourd, earth magnetic field, feet circulation, gtf chromium, importance of breakfast, insoles, mag step, magnetism, pace maker magnet, prevention, Stacey Grieve, Stephen Dortlandt, top diabetic foods
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Friday, November 12th, 2010
Research published in the November issue of Cancer Prevention Research reported that compounds found in black raspberries were effective in preventing colorectal tumors in mice. Building on previous research that found antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-neurodegenerative properties in black raspberries, the researchers tested the ability of black raspberries to prevent colorectal cancer.
Using two strains of mice (Ape1638 and Muc2) having a specific gene modified that caused the Ape1638 to develop intestinal tumors or the Muc2 strain to develop colitis all were randomized to be fed either a western-style high risk diet (high in fat and low in calcium and vitamin D) or the same diet with 10 percent freeze-dried black raspberry powder supplemented. The experiment continued 12 weeks.
Findings showed that the raspberry supplemented diet produced a broad range of protection in the intestine, colon , and rectum in both strains of mice and inhibited tumor formation. Tumor incidence was reduced 45 percent and number of tumors were reduced by 60 percent in the raspberry supplemented APC1638 mice resulting from suppression of a protein that binds the APC gene. Tumor incidence and tumor formation was reduced by 50 percent in the Muc2 group supplemented with raspberry powder and tumor development was inhibited by reducing the chronic inflammation associated with colitis. Further research is planned using clinical trials with humans. More information is available at: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/39971798/ns/health-cancer
Tags: black raspberries. colorectal cancer, colitis, mice models, prevention, research
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology reported that African-American women who consumed more vegetables had a lower risk of breast cancer than those who ate fewer vegetables. Looking at data from the Black Women’s Health Study that followed 59,000 women investigators followed 51,928 of these women for 12 years. During that time 1,268 developed breast cancer and among those in whom hormone receptor status was known, 35% were estrogen receptor-negative/progesterone receptor negative (ER-/PR-) breast cancers. Comparing women who ate at least two vegetables a day with those who ate fewer than four vegetables a week, they found a 43% lower incidence of ER-/PR- breast cancer in the group who ate more vegetables. The prognosis of estrogen receptor-negative tumors are more likely among African American women than white women and carry a poorer prognosis than estrogen-receptor-positive tumors.
Certain vegetables may offer more protection according to the researchers. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, mustard and collard greens, and cabbage are sources of glucosinolates and may help reduce the risk by effecting estrogen metabolism and detoxification enzymes. Increased carrot consumption also was related to decreased risk of breast cancer possibly through their antioxidant properties.
Tags: African-American women, breast cancer, nutrition, prevention, research
Posted in breast cancer, Cancer, nutrition, research | 4 Comments »
Sunday, July 25th, 2010
Dr Carl O Helvie, host, interviewed Dr Dobri Kiprov and Dr Ann Lovick on the Holistic Health Show yesterday. Both talked about natural solutions for seasonal allergies.
Dr Kiprov a physician and pioneer in the field of immunology is chief of immunology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He is world renown for his work. More information is available on an earlier blog and at: www.lifestyleinmotion.com and www.dobrikiprov.com
Dr Lovick is a naturopathic physician who is on the staff of Integrative Health Care in Scottsdale, Arizona and has been a lifelong sufferer of allergies. More information is available on an earlier blog and also at: Http://integrativehealthcare.com/drlovick.htm
The interview follows:
Tags: allegra, allergins, allergy food testing, antibodies, antihistamines, apple extract, apples, aspartame, aspertaine, avoid sugar, benedryl, claritin, climate change, congestion, Dr Ann Lovick, Dr Carl O Helvie, Dr Dobri Kiprov, drinking water, egg reaction, endorphins, exercise, fish oil, flowers, food quality, genetic, genetically modified foods, grass, H1blocker, hydration, ige reaction, immunology, inflammation, iodine, itchy eyes, L-Glutamine, leaky gut, leutin, lifestyle, local honey, neurotoxin, nutrition, organic food, parsley, pollution, prevention, rosemary, runny nose, seasonal allergies, slippery elm, thyme, thyroid, vitamin D, weeds
Posted in asthma, herbs, integrative medicine, Podcast, seasonal allergies | 1 Comment »
Sunday, April 18th, 2010
Dr Carl O. Helvie, Host, Holistic Health Show interviewed Dr Mark Brown (top left), Dr Phillip Cheras (top right), and Dr Eugene Lipov (bottom left) yesterday. Dr Brown M.D., PhD is Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has over 40 years experience caring for patients with neck and back pain. His award winning book is titled “Conquer Back and Neck Pain: Walk it Off.“More information is available on a previous entry on this site and at www.conquerbackandneckpain.com.com
Dr Cheras, PhD, is the Deputy Director of the Australian Center for Complementary Medical Education and Research and has been principle or co-investigator of clinical trials in Complementary Medicine in excess of 5 million dollar. His doctoral research on osteoarthritis received international attention. More information can be found on an earlier blog here. He can be reached through his publicist at: jane@drazninpr.com
Dr Lipov, M.D., a board certified anesthesiologist and pain manager, is Director of Research at Northwest Community Hospital and Medical Director of the Advanced Pain Center. More information was presented on an earlier blog or he can be reached through his publicist at: Lsk1836@comcast.net
The interview from yesterdays show follows.
Tags: back pain, bariactric surgery, causation, chronic pain, complementary medicine, daily walking, disc degeneration, Dr Carl O Helvie, Dr Eugene Lipov, Dr Phillip Cheras, Dr. Mark Brown, drugless therapy, exercise, flex now, herniated disc, joint pain, joint pressure, knee replacement, misconceptions, MRI, neck pain, osteoarthritis, prevention, Prolotherapy, recuded inflammation, reduce cartledge breakdown, research, smoking cessation, spinal disorders, spinal stenosis, TENS, trigger points
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
Research reported in Cancer Prevention Research online June 19, 2009 stated that consuming a green tea catechin supplement resulted in a reduction in prostate specific antigen (PSA) and other markers that indicate disease progression in men with prostate cancer. A team of researchers at Louisiana State University’s Feist-Weiller Cancer Center reported that 4 capsules of a green tea supplement daily (equivalent to 12 cups of green tea) was given to 26 prostate cancer patients for 12 to 73 days prior to scheduled surgery. Blood samples were collected prior to and the day of surgery showed a reduction in the PSA markers of as much as a 25% decrease. In addition, insulin like-1 that has been associated with a poor prostate cancer prognosis and a liver function tests declined following treatment with green tea suggesting low toxicity from the treatment.
Further research is ongoing with green tea and breast cancer patients and tentative conclusions are that many cancers are preventable and these studies support the idea that plant compounds found in a healthy diet can play a role in the development and progression of cancer.
Tags: green tea, prevention, prostate cancer, PSA, slows prostate cancer
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