Thursday, July 12, 2012

CANCER FOOD SUPPLEMENTS


We need certain vitamins and minerals for our body to fight all the sickness for everyday living. Some Vitamins and minerals can be found with the food we eat.  There are foods also that can fight and prevents cancer. 

These are the following:
  1. Broccoli - rich in sulforaphane - an anti oxidant that helps the liver break down and destroy cancer causing toxins. Broccoli sprouts also have been shown to fight Helicobacter pylori - a type of bacteria believed to cause stomach cancer. Make it a habit to eat one-half cup of raw or lightly steamed broccoli daily.
  2. Tomatoes - this kind of fruit is rich in lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant compound that gives tomatoes and other certain fruits and vegetables their red color. Just include also this fruit in your everyday diet.
  3. Cold water fish - like salmon and tuna are rich in omega 3 fats - specifically eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA and EPA have potent anti inflammatory benefits. It also helps to prevent breast cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer.
  4. Carrot - also has anti cancer properties when eat raw. Carrot is a root vegetable usually orange color however some of them are yellow, purple, white and red. Researchers have found that carrots has falcarinol - a natural pesticide which carrot produce to defend themselves against fungal diseases.
  5. Garlic - has allicin - generated compounds function as antioxidants that prevents the type of cell mutations that give rise to cancer. Garlic might help protect against colon cancer, prostate cancer, esophagus cancer, larynx cancer, ovary cancer, and kidney cancer. 
  6. Spinach - rich in antioxidants that protect cells from the type of damage that can create cancerous mutations like Garlic does.
There are also anti cancer fruits that you can eat everyday like strawberry, citrus fruits like lemon, orange, grapefruits, pear, apples, kiwi and pineapple.
Live a healthy lifestyle and say cancer goodbye!



CANCER DISEASE

WHAT IS CANCER DISEASE?
Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. There are 100 PLUS different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected.
Over 7.6 million people died in cancer for the past years. Oncologist is a physician and researcher who specialize in the study of cancer disease, this includes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of different types of cancer all over the world. 


What causes cancer Disease?

Cancer is ultimately the result of cells that uncontrollably grow and do not die. Normal cells in the body follow an orderly path of growth, division, and death. Programmed cell death is called apoptosis, and when this process breaks down, cancer begins to form. Unlike regular cells, cancer cells do not experience programmatic death and instead continue to grow and divide. This leads to a mass of abnormal cells that grows out of control.

TYPES OF CANCER DISEASE: 
  1. ANAL CANCER
  2. BILE DUCT CANCER
  3. BLADDER CANCER
  4. BONE CANCER
  5. BOWEL CANCER
  6. BRAIN TUMOURS
  7. BREAST CANCER
  8. BREAST CANCER IN MEN
  9. COLON CANCER
  10. CERVICAL CANCER
  11. CHILDREN'S CANCER
  12. ENDOCRINE TUMOURS
  13. EYE CANCER
  14. FALLOPIAN TUBE CANCER
  15. GALL BLADDER CANCER
  16. HEAD AND NECK CANCERS
  17. KAPOSI'S SARCOMA
  18. KIDNEY CANCER
  19. LARYNX CANCER
  20. LEUKEMIA 
  21. LEUKEMIA, ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC
  22. LEUKEMIA, ACUTE MYELOID
  23. LIVER CANCER
  24. LUNG CANCER
  25. LYMPH NODE CANCER
  26. LYMPHOMA, HODGKIN AND NON HODGKIN
  27. MELANOMA
  28. MESOTHELIOMA
  29. MYELOMA
  30. NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOURS
  31. OVARIAN CANCER
  32. OESOPHAGEAL GULLET CANCER
  33. PANCREATIC CANCER
  34. PENIS CANCER
  35. PROSTATE CANCER
  36. PSEUDOMYXOMA PERITONEL
  37. SKIN CANCER
  38. SMALL BOWEL CANCER
  39. SOFT TISSUE CANCER
  40. SOFT TISSUE SARCOMAS
  41. SPINAL CORD TUMOURS
  42. STOMACH CANCER
  43. TESTICULAR CANCER
  44. THYMUS CANCER
  45. TRACHEA WINDPIPE CANCER
  46. VAGINA CANCER
  47. VULVA CANCER
  48. WOMB ENDOMETRIAL CANCER


 

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Are you HIGH in CHOLESTEROL?

If you're diagnosed with high cholesterol, your doctor will probably tell you that you need to change your diet. That doesn't mean going on a diet for a weight loss quick-fix; it means changing the way you buy, cook, and eat food.

What a Heart-Healthy Diet Means

A cholesterol-lowering diet isn't just about what foods you shouldn't eat — it includes foods that you should. The American Heart Association and the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's National Cholesterol Education Program recommend these guidelines for heart health and lower cholesterol:

1. Total fat consumption each day should be between 25 percent and 35 percent of your daily calorie intake.
2. saturated fat intake needs to be less than 7 percent of your daily calorie intake.
3. Trans fat intake should make up less than 1 percent of your daily calorie intake. 4. Limit cholesterol in your diet to less than 200 milligrams (mg) every day if you already have high cholesterol.
5. Consume no more than 2,400 mg of sodium (salt) each day. That includes salt you sprinkle on your food, and salt that's already in packaged foods, so read labels.
6. Limit alcohol to only one drink per day or less for women, two drinks a day or less for men.

Part of a cholesterol-lowering diet includes knowing how much food to eat as well as which foods are appropriate. Even healthy foods have fat and calories, which can quickly add up if you're eating double or even triple the amount that you're supposed to eat. Here's an easy way to judge how much food you're eating: One cup is about the size of your fist; one serving of meat is about three ounces — imagine a piece of meat the size of a deck of cards.

Making Healthier Food Choices for Low Cholesterol

Food can be both delicious and good for your heart — if you know what to choose. Many foods are full of cholesterol, but there are lots of low-cholesterol options. Fill your plate with these delicious and heart-healthy foods:

Lean meats. Good options include skinless chicken or turkey, lean beef (sirloin, chuck, round, loin), pork tenderloin, or pork loin.

Light dairy. Dairy products are full of calcium, but can also be high in fat. Choose fat-free or low-fat dairy products like milk, cheese, cream, and yogurt.

Fiber. Choose whole-grain products like whole wheat bread, brown rice, and whole wheat pasta. Fruits and vegetables are also great sources of fiber. Be sure to include at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber in your diet each day.

Fruits and vegetables. You need at least four to five servings of fruits and vegetables every day — the more variety, the better.

Fish. Eat at least two servings of fish each week. Avoid fatty meats, processed meats, high-sugar drinks, cookies and other desserts, and chips.

Cooking Techniques for a Healthy Heart
Eating vegetables or lean chicken won't do you any good unless you prepare them in a healthy way. Try these cooking techniques to lower cholesterol and cut fat and calories:

Avoid salt. Instead, season with fresh herbs, spices, or even a squirt of lemon juice.

Don't fry. Bake, grill, or broil your foods instead.

Use vegetable oils. Skip the butter, shortening, or margarine and cook with low-cholesterol products like sunflower oil, olive oil, or canola oil.

Choose fresh. Instead of canned vegetables or fruits, prepackaged dinners, and other prepared foods, choose the fresh version. You'll save sodium and calories.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

FIBER BENEFITS

there are many health benefits of fiber, including:

1. Lowering cholesterol levels
2. Improving digestion
3. Reducing diabetes risk
4. Improving heart health
5. Reducing constipation
6. Reducing the risk of diverticulitis (inflammation of the intestines)
7. Maintaining steady control of blood sugar

Where to find fibers?

Fiber is always found in edible plant materials and in the healthiest foods, like whole grains as well as fruits and vegetables. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. "They act differently in your body when they're being processed,” “Soluble fiber can be somewhat dissolved by water; insoluble fiber can't."

It's best that you get the fiber you need each day from foods in your diet rather than supplements. Most people need between 20 and 35 grams of fiber each day. Some good fiber-rich food choices are:

Whole-grain breads, cereals, and pastas Fruits and vegetables Brown rice Dried beans Oatmeal Popcorn Getting fiber is great, but don't suddenly jump on the fiber bandwagon and ramp up your intake all at once. Take it slowly, and gradually increase your fiber each day to prevent side effects like diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and gas.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Men’s Health: Tips for Keeping Memory Sharp

There are Some ways to beat back memory loss include:

Keep your brain active. Challenging your brain and mental abilities is believed to stimulate brain cells and keep your thinking sharp. Reading, writing, developing a new skill, or relearning old skills are ways to give your brain a workout. You also can work on stimulating problem-solving and brain games and puzzles. These mental challenges should be a regular part of your life.
Let go of stress. Prolonged stress over many weeks has been shown to cause memory loss by altering brain chemistry and damaging the hippocampus, which is where the brain stores new memories.

Stay socially active. Relationships with other people can improve your mental performance. Social activities often are intellectually stimulating, which prompts good memory function. Friends also can provide support when you're feeling stressed. Research has linked loneliness with an increased risk of memory loss and dementia.
Exercise. Working out can keep blood flowing to the brain, leaving your brain cells well-nourished with oxygen and nutrients.
Don't smoke or abuse alcohol. Smokers have been shown to perform worse than nonsmokers in memory studies and tests of thinking skills. Heavy alcohol use is also known to cause memory loss.

Trauma. Head trauma is one of the major causes of memory loss, as well as something that can cause dementia later in life. Always use a helmet and other protective gear when participating in high-speed activities and contact sports.

Men’s Health: When Memory Loss Is Serious

How can you tell when your memory loss has become something worse, like a symptom of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? Here are some warning signs:

Forgetting things at a noticeably increased rate. Everyone occasionally forgets about plans they have or where they’ve put things, but if you find yourself missing scheduled activities much more frequently or misplacing items a lot more than you used to, that could be a sign that you need to have checked out.
Forgetting how to perform activities you've done many times before. No longer being able to balance a checkbook is one example.

Finding it difficult to learn new things. You just can't grasp something that's being explained to you, even though you feel it should be simple.
Repeating yourself. Telling the same stories, asking the same questions, or repeating the same phrases during a single conversation could be a sign of advanced memory loss.

Confusion. If you're suffering serious memory lapses, you might end up getting lost in a familiar place. You might also put something in an inappropriate place — your wallet in the oven, for example — because you can't remember where it should be kept.

If you find yourself experiencing any of these symptoms, you should go see your family physician. The doctor will ask you questions to objectively test your memory and thinking skills, and do a physical exam and possibly other diagnostic tests. He may have suggestions to help you improve your memory function, and might even be able to prescribe medications known to help with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.