Cancer - An Overview

Aug 5th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Cancer is second only to cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the Western world.

Although Cancer is primarily a disease of the elderly with more than 60% of deaths from cancer occurring in those over the age of 65, cancer can strike even the youngest of children.

Cancer appears to occur when the growth of cells in the body is out of control and cells divide too rapidly. Carcinomas can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lung, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue.

Most common sites are:


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Reduce Cancer Risk

Aug 4th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Cancer is now the leading cause of death globally. It is estimated that cancer will kill 84 million people in the next ten years. While the causes of cancer are complex, it is well known that that certain things can lower the risk of getting it. The most important recommendations are to avoid toxins and eat healthy foods. Nature foods has many nutrients that are known to help protect against cancer.

Studies have shown that Sterol/Sterolins and Omega 3, 6 and 9 can increase natural killers (NK) cell activity and act as a potent immunomudulator for the treatment and restoration of immune dysfunction.


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Life\’s Precious Moments

Jul 30th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Learning to fully live during tough times…

“Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ken’s asleep now. It’s been a big couple of days. Seems like a life time has come and gone; perhaps it has. Surgery for the new melanoma was Wednesday morning-early. Ten hours later, it was over. Four hours later he was out of recovery and into the next phase of life, learning to survive cancer. My work with the men at the Oregon State Correctional Institution gave me gave me an appreciation for freedom. Ken’s rollercoaster ride with cancer has given me a whole new appreciation for life and a deep understanding of the preciousness of each of life’s moments.


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Move Over Fish Oil - Vegans Bring in the Spirulina

Jul 24th, 2008 by Addy | 0

For all those vegans (and non-vegans) out there who are hesitant to supplement with fish oil there’s an even better solution for you.

It’s called spirulina and it is one of the most incredible foods our planet has to offer. Spirulina is a blue-green algae. Spirulina usually grows in waters of lakes naturally alkaline localized in arid zones.

Spirulina has unparalleled health benefits (explained later) and is an incredibly sustainable food source. For instance, according the journal Human Nature, spirulina presents a fast reproduction rate, dividing itself three times a day! Therefore, an area exclusively aimed at spirulina growth may produce 125 times more protein if compared to an area of the same size aimed at growing corn and 70 times more protein if compared to the breeding of cattle.


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Exploring Cultural Ideas Towards Alternative Medicinal Practices

Jul 18th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Throughout history, medicine has taken a strong stance for both patients and medical personnel alike. Cultures have also played an important role in the area of modern medicine, as there are many which oppose a traditional medical stance when it comes to their healthcare. The history of alternative medicine can be traced back thousands of years, from the Dark Ages to early American history. Patients who are in need of medical treatments can easily seek alternative treatments for an assistive aid towards their healing. The art of the medical healing through alternative treatments have remained throughout the centuries, and many of the teachings present during those periods in time are still relevant today.


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Cultural Ideas Within Alternative Medicinal Practices

Jul 18th, 2008 by Addy | 0

With culture often come religious beliefs. In the United States, Catholicism is a large religion which is closely followed. In the Catholic faith, there is the strong belief against many of the alternative Cancer treatments which are offered through medical centers such as New Hope Medical Center. Through such religious as this as well as others, including Christianity, many men and women alike who become afflicted with a debilitating ailment will find themselves hesitant towards an alternative way of medicine. A patient who follows a strong cultural belief against the alternative medicine should inform their physician prior to treatment. This will assist both the patient and the physician in the medical treatments, resulting in the best suit for the patient.


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Prostate Specific Antigen And Prostate PSA Levels

Jul 11th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in the U.S.A. This cancer can only occur in men, because the prostate is part of the male reproductive tract. Men over the age of 50 are at the highest risk to develop this cancer and prostate cancer is responsible for more male deaths of any other cancer except lung cancer.

Discovering prostate cancer most often happens during a physical examination. Another way the cancer is found is through blood tests, such as the PSA. PSA is an acronym for prostate specific antigen. PSA is an enzyme produced exclusively by prostate cells. A small amount of PSA is continuously leaked into the bloodstream by prostate cells. This allows for the measurement of a PSA blood test.


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Sustaining Productiveness In Personal Clinical Treatments

Jul 3rd, 2008 by Addy | 0

Being diagnosed with a medical ailment can become a life-altering change that many are unprepared for. It is common, and in many instances quite normal, for patients to become fearful of their diagnosis, propelling anxiety and worry, which consumes their daily lives. However, the clinical patient must also realize that there are multiple benefits to sustaining a proactive stance towards their personal clinical treatments.


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Sustaining Productiveness In Alternative Cancer Treatment Centers

Jul 3rd, 2008 by Addy | 0

As a patient that is seeking an alternative cancer treatment, it is important to understand that the physician must also be willing to meet their respective client’s needs. A physician is highly trained in their medical field; however, their education and skill for the treatment of cancer may overshadow the compassion that also underlies many medical ailments. A cancer physician must be aware of other treatments that are also available to the patient, and understand the various treatments that the patient will be comfortable working with. Each patient is a fine, infinite being that must be handled just as such. Allowing the physician to know where the patient stands on their medical treatment, and what they are willing to do to be proactive towards their own recovery is essential for anyone that is going through a medical treatment.


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How to Save Our Skin From Sun Damage Naturally (Part I: Sunscreen)

Jun 29th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Summer is here, and we are ready to go to the beach to get some suntan to look fabulous (as we think). As a matter of fact, there is no such a thing as safe tan, and unfortunately, more and more studies show that there is no such a thing as safe sunscreen either. You might think that sunscreens protect against skin cancer. Well, they do protect against sunburn, as for cancer…It depends.


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