Melatonin Fights #Cancer, Dementia and Premature Aging

Article by John Phillip

Free radical production plays a pivotal role in the development of systemic inflammation that fuels the aging process. Free radicals are formed as a result of essential metabolic processes such as breathing, walking and eating. Over the course of decades, these molecules damage sensitive cellular structures and can threaten the integrity of our genetic architecture.

Any natural compound that can minimize the effect of free radicals and lower our inflammatory response to stressors is critical to our health and well being. Melatonin , most commonly known for its ability to naturally help you fall asleep, has demonstrated an amazing capacity to blunt the impact of free radicals and lower the risk from many cancers, prevent neurologic deterioration and extinguish the flames of systemic inflammation.

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Breast Cancer: Why I Detox

Article by Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, ND

When it comes to oncology, there is no other area more controversial than the relationship between diet and cancer. While everyone would like to believe that what you eat substantially affects your likelihood of developing cancer, or that a particular diet can cure cancer, there is little evidence to prove the effect that your diet has.

Reputable sources agree that there is not a diet that cures cancer outright; however there is very strong evidence that what you eat and what weight loss detox supplements you take can prevent you from contracting cancer.

In a Nurses Healthy Study, 1,982 women ho had developed breast cancer were followed for 13 years. Over 1,200 of these women had cancer that had not spread, or metastasized. The survival rates of women whose cancer does spread has a much lower survival rate, about 21% versus 85% for those whose cancer has not spread.

The foods that these women ate consisted largely of poultry and fish, which contain protein and Omega-3 fatty acids. These women had a significantly lower risk of death when compared to those women who did not consume as much. Further, those women who consumed large amounts of hydrogenated oils also had a higher risk of death. A weight loss detox supplement such as Omega Science is ideal in maintaining a healthy immune system, heart, skin, brain and eyes. This supplement provides a variety of nutrients recommended by the American Heart Association including DHA, EPA, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega Science insures that women are consuming nutrients vital in reducing the spread of cancer as well.

In another study by the National Cancer Institute, more than 2,400 people, 975 of who had breast cancer and consumed a low fat diet for 5 years. The remaining 1,462 consumed great amounts of fat. The low fat groups experienced a 42% reduction in the recurrence of their cancer.

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All You Need To Know About #BreastCancer

Article by Jeff Warner

According to the National Cancer Institute, one in eight women in the United States has a lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. This means that nearly 192,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year making it the most common type of cancer in the country apart from skin cancer. It occurs in both men and women although cases are rare in men.

The risk of breast cancer in women doubles every ten years until menopause from the onslaught of puberty. Post menopause this risk slows down but is still a threat depending on the individual. Some women who have started their menstrual cycle as early as twelve years of age are under a greater risk of developing this cancer than others.

Breast cancer usually occurs in the breast tissues – the ducts and lobules. It is usually detected after abnormal lumps are found in the breast through either a self- examination of the breasts or through regular check up with an oncologist. These lumps can either be benign tumors that are harmless and easily operated on, or malignant tumors that are life-threatening and require medical help. A clinical breast exam or mammogram is conducted on the breasts to spot any irregularities. In some cases other methods, such as MRI scans or ultrasounds are conducted, followed by the biopsies to confirm the occurrence of the cancer.

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Fitness and the Cancer Survivor

Article by David Haas (Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Guest Blogger)


The University of Waterloo states that while the negative side effects of cancer treatment include muscle weakness, fatigue, weight fluctuations and lowered aerobic capacity, exercise can help reduce the severity of these symptoms. If you are recovering from mesothelioma or any other cancer, exercise may be the last thing on your mind, but the experts seem to agree that it helps. Aside from the physical benefits, exercise helps a cancer survivor feel in control of his or her life, something that is essential if you are going through a process that seems to take control away at every step.

When you are considering an exercise regimen, take some time and consult with your doctor. This ensures that you do not overtax yourself, especially at the beginning. When you start an exercise program, it can be easy to go overboard, especially if you have realized that the exercise improves your situation. Instead, take the time to talk with your doctor and to agree on an exercise plan that suits your needs.

If you have never entered into a fitness plan before, there is no time like the present to start. A fitness program gives you structure for your day while allowing you work solely on improving yourself. Even a small amount of exercise that raises your heart rate allows you to improve, especially if you do it every day.

Choose an exercise program that suits you. If weight machines bore you, take a walk, and if you need a little more structure, consider taking a class. A gentle martial art or a slow dance or movement class can help you feel more connected with your body while mitigating some of the symptoms that you might be experiencing. There are also fitness classes that are designed for cancer survivors; they often require a commitment of several months as well as your doctor’s approval, but they are geared towards the unique challenges faced by cancer survivors.

Remember that making a commitment to a fitness plan is not easy. There are going to be days when you need to skip your exercises or when you are simply unable to commit the energy to exercise. The important thing to remember is that the effect is cumulative, and that just because you don’t get on the treadmill today doesn’t mean you won’t tomorrow.

While fitness and exercise aren’t a cure for cancer, they can help relieve some of the symptoms while giving you back the essential feeling of control.