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HEALTH BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL
BY: JEAN FISHER

why should you use olive oil? well there are
SEVERAL REASONS. SUBSTITUTING OLIVE OIL, A
monounsaturated fat, for saturated fats or
polyunsaturated fats can:
· REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE
· inhibit the growth of some cancers
· benefit people at risk for or with diabetes
· LESSEN THE SEVERITY OF ASTHMA AND ARTHRITIS
· actually help your body maintain a lower
weight

healthy heart benefits
atherosclerosis, also called hardening of the
ARTERIES, OCCURS WHEN PARTICLES OF LDL
cholesterol stick to the walls of the arteries.
eventually these particles build up and form
PLAQUE. THIS PLAQUE NARROWS THE BLOOD VESSELS
and increases the work load of the heart in an
effort to get oxygenated blood to the entire
BODY. THE RESULT CAN BE A HEART ATTACK OR
stroke.
olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat and
ANTIOXIDANTS LIKE CHLOROPHYLL, CAROTENOIDS AND
vitamin e. scientists have identified a compound
in olive oil called oleuropein which prevents
THE LDL CHOLESTEROL FROM OXIDIZING. IT IS THE
oxidized cholesterol that sticks to the walls of
the arteries and forms plaque. replacing other
FATS IN YOUR DIET WITH OLIVE OIL CAN
significantly lower blood pressure and reduce
the risk of heart attack.
CANCER INHIBITOR
a study published in the january 2009 issue of
annals of oncology has identified oleic acid, a
MONOUNSATURATED FATTY ACID FOUND IN OLIVE OIL,
as having the ability to reduce the affect of an
oncogene (a gene that will turn a host cell into
A CANCER CELL). THIS PARTICULAR ONCOGENE IS
associated with the rapid growth of breast
cancer tumors. the conclusion of the researchers
WAS THAT OLEIC ACID WHEN COMBINED WITH DRUG
therapy encouraged the self-destruction of
aggressive, treatment-resistant cancer cells
THUS DESTROYING THE CANCER. OLIVE OIL HAS BEEN
positively indicated in studies on prostate and
endometrial cancers as well.
UNLIKE OTHER FATS, WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A
higher risk of colon cancer, olive oil helps
protect the cells of the colon from carcinogens.
A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE NOVEMBER 2003 ISSUE OF
food chemistry toxicology suggests that the
antioxidants in olive oil reduce the amount of
CARCINOGENS FORMED WHEN MEAT IS COOKED.
blood sugar controller
diabetics or those at risk for diabetes are
ADVISED TO COMBINE A LOW-FAT, HIGH-CARBOHYDRATE
diet with olive oil. studies show this
combination is superior at controlling blood
SUGAR LEVELS COMPARED TO A DIET THAT CONSISTS
entirely of low-fat meals. adding olive oil is
also linked to lower triglyceride levels. many
DIABETICS LIVE WITH HIGH TRIGLYCERIDE LEVELS
which put them at risk for heart disease.
anti-inflammatory properties
THE BODY USES THE HEALTHY FATS IN OLIVE OIL TO
produce natural anti-inflammatory agents. these
anti-inflammatory agents can help reduce the
SEVERITY OF BOTH ARTHRITIS AND ASTHMA.
uninflammed cell membranes are more fluid and
better able to move healthy nutrients into the
CELLS AND MOVE WASTE PRODUCTS OUT. A LOWER
incidence of osteoporosis and dementia is found
in areas where people consume large quantities
OF OLIVE OIL.
a fat that helps you lose fat
sounds impossible, right? a study conducted on
EIGHT OVER-WEIGHT MEN PUBLISHED IN THE SEPTEMBER
2003 issue of the british journal of nutrition
yielded results that indicate a significant loss
OF BODY WEIGHT AND FAT MASS CAN BE ACHIEVED
without increasing physical activity and making
only one change in eating habits: the
SUBSTITUTION OF OLIVE OIL FOR SATURATED FATS.
the eight men were divided into two groups and
for four weeks ate similar foods with the
EXCEPTION THAT THE FIRST GROUP ATE MORE
saturated than unsaturated fats. the second
group consumed the same number of calories as
THE FIRST GROUP, BUT THE FATS WERE MOSTLY
monounsaturated fat (olive oil). at the end of
four weeks, the men from the second group were
LIGHTER AND HAD A LOWER BODY-FAT INDEX THAN THE
men who ate the saturated fats.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BUYING AND STORING
olive oil
exposure to light and heat can turn olive oil
RANCID. THIS DESTROYS THE HEALTHY, ANTIOXIDANT
properties of the oil. look for olive oil that
is sold in darkly tinted bottles. also, look
CAREFULLY AT THE DISPLAY IN THE GROCERY STORE.
are there glaring lights or sunny windows
nearby? if so, you will want to check out some
DIFFERENT STORES. MY FAVORITE GROCERY STORE
keeps the olive oil on the shelves closest to
the floor and away from the fluorescent lights.
WHEN YOU GET HOME, FIND A DARK, COOL CUPBOARD
for storage. one suggestion is to pour some of
the oil from the original container into a
SMALLER CONTAINER. THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER CAN BE
kept in the refrigerator for maximum protection.
(the oil will become cloudy and more solid in
THE REFRIGERATOR.) THE SMALLER CONTAINER YOU
select for your weekly supply of olive oil
should be opaque and have a tight-sealing lid.
EXPOSURE TO AIR IS ANOTHER ENEMY OF THE FRAGILE
antioxidants.
confused about the different grades of olive
OIL? EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL IS PRODUCED FROM THE
first pressing of the olives. it has the
lightest flavor and contains the richest array
OF ANTIOXIDANTS. THE NEXT PRESSING OF THE OLIVES
produces fine virgin oil. refined means that
chemicals were used to extract the oil instead
OF PRESSING. AVOID REFINED OLIVE OILS. PURE
olive oil is a blend of refined and virgin olive
oils. i don't recommend pure grade either. if
YOU SEE THE WORDS COLD PRESSED ON A BOTTLE OF
olive oil that means heat was not used when
extracting the oil. remember, heat destroys
ANTIOXIDANTS, SO COLD PRESSED IS A GOOD THING.
one last thought on this subject. if you are
considering switching to olive oil from other
OILS, YOU MIGHT BE SHOCKED WHEN YOU FIRST LOOK
at the differences in price. i'm a serious
bargain hunter. i always buy generic and look
FOR BULK DISCOUNTS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. BUT EVEN
the most determined penny pincher understands
that there are simply some things that are worth
THE EXTRA MONEY. OLIVE OIL IS ONE OF THEM.

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DISCUSSING BREAST CANCER WITH OTHERS COULD SAVE

DISCUSSING BREAST CANCER WITH OTHERS COULD SAVE
SOMEONE'S LIFE
by: ara
(ara) - breast cancer is the leading cause of
DEATH FOR WOMEN AGES 40 TO 59. THIS YEAR ALONE,
more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with
the disease. another 40,000 will die from it.
EVEN THOUGH EARLY DETECTION IS CRITICAL TO
survival and every woman is at risk for
developing the disease, new research shows the
VAST MAJORITY OF WOMEN DO NOT DISCUSS THIS ISSUE
with each other.

ACCORDING TO A RECENT SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY
wheatables crackers and the susan g. komen
breast cancer foundation, there is a startling
LACK OF DIALOGUE AMONG WOMEN ABOUT BREAST CANCER
risk and the importance of early detection.
sixty-five percent of women report they never or
INFREQUENTLY DISCUSS BREAST CANCER RISK EVEN
though almost half report having a close
personal experience (self, family or close
FRIEND DIAGNOSED) WITH THE DISEASE.
seventy-three percent of mothers surveyed
reported they never or hardly ever discuss
BREAST CANCER, BREAST SELF-EXAMS OR MAMMOGRAMS
with their daughters or granddaughters and 67
percent of the women surveyed said the same
ABOUT THEIR MOTHERS OR STEPMOTHERS.

"these findings are astounding particularly
BECAUSE ONE IN EIGHT WOMEN ARE EXPECTED TO
develop breast cancer during their lifetime.
communication and conversation are critical to
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION
and adopting positive breast health practices,"
said susan braun, president and ceo of the komen
FOUNDATION.

in response, wheatables crackers and the komen
FOUNDATION HAVE LAUNCHED A PUBLIC EDUCATION
initiative to encourage women to talk about
breast cancer. called "talk about breast cancer
- IT'S A CONVERSATION WORTH HAVING," THE
initiative is designed to help women -- and
those who love them -- get the conversation
GOING.

special wheatables crackers packaging carries
PINK RIBBONS FOR LIFE AND CONVERSATION STARTER
tips, including:

* MAKE A MONTHLY CALENDAR NOTE TO CALL YOUR
mother, aunt, sister or daughter with a reminder
to conduct a breast self-exam. * enclose a note
AND A PINK RIBBON IN BIRTHDAY CARDS TO FEMALE
friends 40 years of age or older, reminding them
to have a mammogram.

* ask your doctor about breast health activities
at every appointment. don't wait for the doctor
TO ASK YOU.

* send a care package with how-to tips to young
WOMEN AT COLLEGE OR AWAY FROM HOME; ONCE A WOMAN
turns 20, she should begin conducting monthly
breast self-exams and have a doctor or nurse
EXAMINE HER BREASTS EVERY THREE YEARS.

* develop a "buddy" system with friends. ask
THEM TO REMIND YOU REGULARLY ABOUT BREAST HEALTH
activities and do the same for them.

* SHARE A CUP OF COFFEE, TEA OR COCOA AND BREAST
cancer facts with a friend: breast cancer is the
number one killer of women between the ages of
40 AND 59; THE MAJORITY OF WOMEN WHO DEVELOP
breast cancer had no family history of the
disease; if breast cancer is detected early, a
WOMAN'S CHANCES OF SURVIVAL IMPROVE
significantly.

"REGULAR DISCUSSIONS THAT ENCOURAGE BREAST
health activities like monthly breast
self-exams, annual clinical breast exams and
MAMMOGRAMS CAN MAKE A VERY REAL DIFFERENCE,"
said jenny enochson, spokesperson for wheatables
crackers. "that's why we're so committed to
GETTING THE CONVERSATION GOING."

wheatables crackers will donate $5.00 to the
KOMEN FOUNDATION FOR EVERY FIVE RIBBONS CLIPPED
from its special packaging and sent in by
customers. for more information about the
CAMPAIGN, LOG ONTO WWW.RIBBONSFORLIFE.COM.

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CERVICAL CANCER 101 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

CERVICAL CANCER 101 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
BY: MANSI GUPTA
cervical cancer affects the female body in the
cervix region. the womb of a woman finds its
OPENING THROUGH THE CERVIX. MANY A TIMES THE
human papilloma virus causes the disease. it is
transmitted sexual exchanges. the cervix being
THE MOST IMPORTANT ORGAN OF THE REPRODUCTIVE
system requires proper attention as far as
cancer onset is concerned. such a cancer affects
THE OTHER ORGANS OF THE CERVIX REGION AND CAN
cause damage to the reproductive organs. this
makes the disease all the more fatal. such a
SPREAD IS COMMONLY TERMED AS METASTASIS.

although human papilloma virus is the main cause
OF THE DISEASE BUT IT IS ALSO DIAGNOSED WITH
women who are in a habit of smoking. the
instances of lung and breast cancer associated
WITH THE CERVICAL CANCER ARE THERE. THIS SHOWS
that the susceptibility of women to have cancer
is higher by the means of cervical cancer. the
DISEASE IS INDICATED BY THE PRESENCES OF WARTS
on the area around cervix. but a regular medical
check up is required because sometimes the warts
MAY NOT EVEN APPEAR ON THE SKIN AND THE DISEASE
goes undetected.

THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE ARE PROLONGED
pains in the thoracic region. sometimes the leg
and the lower back start paining unbearably.
ANEMIA IS VERY FREQUENTLY ASSOCIATED WITH
cervical cancer. as a result of anemia the
patient also experiences a weight loss and
FATIGUE. THE PERSON ALSO LOOSES HIS NORMAL
appetite. the detection of this carcinoma by
oneself is almost impossible. it is at the later
STAGES ONLY THAT, WITH THE HELP OF A DOCTOR CAN
one detect it.

THE DISEASE IS VERY DEADLY AS ITS DETECTION IS
very difficult. though the doctors can detect it
by a simple pap smear but if the treatment is
AVOIDED FOR TOO LONG THEN IT MAY CAUSE A FATAL
results. the most important thing to note here
is that the disease can spread to other parts of
THE BODY INCLUDING THE VAGINA AND THE OTHER
connective tissue. it spreads vigorously and the
infection spreads very fast. the disease has the
POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE THE PRIMARY REPRODUCTIVE
organs and jeopardize reproductive capacity of
the woman.

a particular form of papilloma strain increases
the vulnerability to disease. also improper
SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AND INADEQUATE HYGIENE ALSO
caters to the onset of cervical cancer. a drug
administered to prevent miscarriage
(DIETHYLSTILBESTROL), IF GIVEN IN GREAT
quantities also increases the susceptibility of
the disease. the diagnosis of the disease is
DONE BY EXAMINING THE VAGINAL FLUID OF THE
suspected patient and is checked for the strains
of cancer.

chemo-radiation is a combination of chemotherapy
and radiation therapy is an effective measure in
TREATMENT OF CANCER. THE INFECTED CELLS CAN ALSO
be surgically removed. but the woman has to make
a tough decision regarding jeopardizing her
FERTILITY. THUS MOST WOMEN GO FOR THE USUAL
medication. a simple approach to prevent the
disease is to have clean habits and regular
CHECK UPS. THE DISEASE CAN BE PREVENTED BY SUCH
steps though it cannot be ruled out after these.

A HEALTHY WOMAN IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASSET OF A
family and there fore a woman should keep her
self clean and ready to prevent such disease.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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CAN YOU REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER

CAN YOU REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER
BY: KIM BEARDSMORE
(c) copyright by kim beardsmore

WE HEAR IT ALL THE TIME…LOSE WEIGHT FOR YOUR
health. few people however, realize the extent
to which this is critical to their physical
WELL-BEING AND ULTIMATELY THEIR LIFE EXPECTANCY.

in january 2003, the journal of the american
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FEATURED A STUDY FINDING
that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy,
especially among young adults. the researchers
COMPARED BODY-MASS INDEX (BMI) TO LONGEVITY AND
found a correlation between premature death and
higher bmis. for example, a 20-year-old white
MALE, 5'10" WEIGHING 288 POUNDS WITH A BMI OF
greater than 40 was estimated to lose 13 years
of his life as a result of obesity.jamie
MCMANUS, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. AND AUTHOR OF "YOUR
personal guide to wellness" notes that while
this study referenced extreme levels of obesity,
THERE ARE STILL MILLIONS OF OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE IN
developed countries with a life expectancy rate
that is three to five years less than their
HEALTHY-WEIGHT COUNTERPARTS. SHE ALSO ESTIMATES
that there are 600,000 obesity related deaths
each year in america.

just how does obesity shorten our lifespan? the
answer to this question is complex, yet there is
A CLEAR LINK BETWEEN OBESITY AND THE DEVELOPMENT
of cancer. an extensive study conducted by the
american cancer institute involving 750,000
PEOPLE SHOWED THAT OBESITY SIGNIFICANTLY
increased the risk of cancer developing in the
following organs: breast, colon, ovaries,
UTERUS, PANCREAS, KIDNEYS AND GALLBLADDER.

michael thun, md, vice-president of epidemiology
AND SURVEILLANCE RESEARCH FOR THE AMERICAN
cancer society (acs) says one reason obesity may
raise cancer risk is because fat cells produce a
FORM OF ESTROGEN CALLED ESTRADIOL THAT PROMOTES
rapid division of cells, increasing chances of a
random genetic error while cells are
REPLICATING, WHICH CAN LEAD TO CANCER. IN
addition, fat centered around the abdomen may
increase insulin and insulin-like growth factors
IN THE BLOOD, WHICH MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK.

"women who are obese after menopause have a 50%
HIGHER RELATIVE RISK OF BREAST CANCER," NOTES
thun, "and obese men have a 40% higher relative
risk of colon cancer…. gallbladder and
ENDOMETRIAL CANCER RISKS ARE FIVE TIMES HIGHER
for obese individuals". there is evidence that
cancer rates in developed countries are
INCREASING AT 5 TO 15 TIMES FASTER THAN
developing countries. a major contributor to
this alarming reality has proven to be diet. in
POPULATIONS WHERE THE DIET CONSISTS MOSTLY OF
fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains - in
contrast to the typical western diet of fatty
MEATS, REFINED FLOURS, OILS AND SUGARS - THE
risk of cancer is much lower.

THE INTERACTION OF DIET AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
cancer is an active field of research and dr
david heber, m.d., ph.d. and author of "what
COLOR IS YOUR DIET", SAYS "IT APPEARS THAT DIET
has its most significant effects after the
cancer has already formed, acting to inhibit or
STIMULATE THE GROWTH OF THAT CANCER". AT THE
risk of oversimplifying a complex set of
interactions, the typical western diet that
LEADS TO OBESITY MAY ACTUALLY ACT TO STIMULATE
the growth of cancer cells. it is never too late
to improve your health through healthful eating
AND ADOPTING A MORE HEALTH-GIVING LIFESTYLE.
here are simple steps to follow which can make
an immediate improvement to your health and
VITALITY.

1. check your body mass index (bmi) to determine
IF WEIGHT HAS BECOME HEALTH RISK. ACCORDING TO
the centers for disease control and prevention,
60% of americans are overweight, defined as
HAVING A BMI (A RATIO OF HEIGHT TO WEIGHT) OVER
25. of those, nearly half (27%) qualify as
obese, with a body mass index of 30 or more. in
1980, JUST 15% OF AMERICANS WERE CONSIDERED
obese. you can check your bmi at the website
below.

2. match your diet to your body's requirements.
if you eat and drink more calories than your
BODY REQUIRES YOU WILL PUT ON WEIGHT. LEARN TO
control calories and portion sizes, make recipes
leaner, and eat infrequently from fast food
RESTAURANTS. ALSO LEARN HOW TO SNACK WITH
healthful choices.

3. COLOR YOUR DIET WITH A LARGE VARIETY OF
colorful, cancer-fighting fruit and vegetables.
there are seven different color ranges of both
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AND BY CHOOSING BETWEEN 5
to 9 daily serves from a wide range of fruit and
vegetables, we are extending our consumption of
CANCER (AND OTHER DISEASE) FIGHTING NUTRIENTS.

4. eat lean protein with every meal. protein
PROVIDES A POWERFUL SIGNAL TO THE BRAIN
providing a longer sense of fullness. the right
source of protein is essential to controlling
YOUR HUNGER WITH FEWER CALORIES AND NECESSARY TO
maintain your lean muscle mass. choices of
protein should be flavored soy shakes with
FRUIT; THE WHITE MEAT OF CHICKEN AND TURKEY,
seafood such as shrimps, prawns scallops and
lobster and ocean fish or vegetarians may prefer
SOY BASED MEAT SUBSTITUTES.

5. rev up your metabolism with activity. if you
WANT TO ENJOY A LIFETIME OF WELL-BEING, EXERCISE
is a key ingredient. colleen doyle, ms, rd,
director of nutrition and physical activity for
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (ACS), SAYS ADULTS
should do something for 30 minutes each day that
takes as much effort as a brisk walk. children
SHOULD BE ACTIVE FOR AN HOUR EACH DAY. WE ARE
more likely to develop habits around things we
enjoy, so seek activities which you enjoy doing.
IT IS ALSO HELPFUL TO BUILD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
into your daily routine: use the stairs instead
of the escalator or lift at work, park your car
IN THE PARKING BAY FURTHEST FROM THE SUPER
marketing and don't use the remote control to
change tv channels.

6. get support to ensure you develop a healthful
eating plan and reach your goal weight. whilst a
SMALL PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE POSSESS THE
discipline to lose weight, many obese people
have developed strong thoughts and habits
CONCERNING THE FOOD THEY EAT. IN ORDER TO
establish new habits, most people respond well
to some form of consistent encouragement and
COACHING. A STUDY, "EFFECTS OF INTERNET
behavioral counseling on weight loss in adults
at risk of type 2 diabetes" shows that
PARTICIPANTS WHO HAD THE SUPPORT OF WEIGHT LOSS
coaching lost more weight than those who didn't.
the study concluded that the support of a weight
LOSS COACH CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE WEIGHT LOSS
results.

BEING OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
next to smoking, as the most preventable major
risk to developing cancer. even small weight
LOSSES HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO HAVE BENEFICIAL HEALTH
effects. so it's never to late to start and you
can never be too young or too old to be
CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND DO SOMETHING
about achieving a more healthy weight.

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KIM IS SUCCESSFUL A WEIGHT LOSS COACH WHO WILL
help you find consistent results. you will learn
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BREAST CANCER

BREAST CANCER
BY: KHLOE PENELOPE
occurs when cells in the breast begin to grow
out of control enabling them to invade nearby
TISSUES OR SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE BODY.
collections of these out of control tissues are
called tumors. however, not all breast tumors
ARE CONSIDERED CANCEROUS SINCE CERTAIN TYPES OF
large cells just cannot be spread or threaten a
person's life and this kind of tumor is called
BENIGN TUMOR. ON THE OTHER HAND, THE TUMORS THAT
can spread all throughout the body or invade
nearby tissues are considered cancerous cells
AND ARE MALIGNANT. CANCER CELLS USUALLY COMES
from either ducts or glands in the breast that
is why it may take months or even years for a
TUMOR TO BE NOTICE IN THE BREAST. BREAST TUMORS
are screened with the use of mammograms that are
rather accurate in screening tumor or cancer
CELLS.

women are much prone to develop breast cancer
THAT MEN. ONLY 1% TO 2% OF MEN HAVE BEEN KNOWN
to have cases of breast cancer. the early onset
of menstruation in women at the age of 12
INCREASES THE RISK FOR A BREAST CANCER ON THE
other hand an early menopausal period may reduce
the risk of breast cancer. the risk for women to
HAVE BREAST CANCER INCREASES WITH AGE IN FACT A
study shows that women over 50 are more likely
to develop breast cancer. nevertheless, the
INCIDENCE OF BREAST CANCER AMONG YOUNGER WOMEN
is also increasing in an alarming rate that is
why more women of ages 20s to 30s have subjected
THEMSELVES TO BE DIAGNOSED.
breast cancer is not only acquired but also can
be inherited. for women who have genetic
MUTATION SUCH AS BRCA1 OR BRCA2 HAS AN 80% RISK
of developing breast cancer. women who have
first-degree relative diagnosed to have breast
CANCER INCREASE THEIR RISK OF ALSO ACQUIRING
breast cancer. moreover, women with first-degree
relative that are diagnosed to have breast
CANCER BEFORE MENOPAUSE INCREASE THE RISK FOR
them in acquiring breast cancer.

SOME FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF
breast cancer and these are as follows: smoking,
alcohol and radiation exposure. women who are
SMOKING WILL INCREASE THEIR CHANCES TO HAVE
breast cancer. aside from that, high intakes of
alcohol have been found to be a source of breast
CANCER. RADIATION EXPOSURE IS ANOTHER FACTOR
that contributes to breast cancer. studies have
shown that women as well as children who have
UNDERGONE HIGH-DOSE RADIATION THERAPY HAVE A
much higher chance of having breast cancer.

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BREAST CANCER FOR BEGINNERS

BREAST CANCER FOR BEGINNERS
BY: MANSI GUPTA
introduction
because of the social changes, which has brought
INCREASED NUMBER OF WORKINGWOMAN AND HENCE
delayed childbearing, there has been a steep
rise in the number of breast cancer patients in
THE LAST FEW DECADES. BUT AS THE INCIDENCE OF
the patients has risen so has raised the
modality of treatments and the success rates.
ALSO SCIENTISTS HAVE DEVISED METHODS BY WHICH
the cancer can be detected in an early stage and
it has been convincingly proved that early
DETECTION AND TREATMENT BEARS A BETTER PROGNOSIS
than the later stage.

MYTHS
there are many myths attached to breast cancer.
some think that any lump in breast is a breast
CANCER BUT TO THE CONTRARY MOST OF THEM ARE
benign. similarly it was a popular belief
earlier that breast-feeding decreases one's risk
OF THE CANCER BUT THAT HAS BEEN NOW FOUND TO BE
untrue. some say that mammography makes the
breast cancer widespread but it's not true.
SIMILARLY THERE ARE MANY OTHER MYTHS, WHICH NEED
to be cleared in mind of the general mass for
the proper detection and management of the
TUMOR.

early detection
BREAST CANCER CAN BE DETECTED IN AN EARLY STAGE
if women are taught to self-examine their
breast. in case of detection of any breast lump
OR OF ANY SLIGHTEST SUSPICION, MAMMOGRAPHY
should be done to rule out any tumor.
mammography is a good tool to diagnose this type
OF CANCER.

statistics
THE INCIDENCE OF BREAST CANCER IS INCREASING AT
an alarming rate. it is said that every 2-3
minutes one american woman is diagnosed a breast
CANCER.

cause
ALTHOUGH THE CAUSE IS NOT FULLY UNDERSTOOD BUT
it is hypothesized that there are various
factors such as genetic and environmental. the
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ARE INCREASED AGE,
obesity, smoking and having the first child at
late age.

diagnosis
the findings that denote a cancer are single,
NON-TENDER AND FIRM TO HARD MASS WITH
ill-defined margins. this can be later confirmed
by mammography and biopsy. after the cancer has
BEEN DIAGNOSED STAGING IS DONE TO FIND OUT THE
best treatment option as well as the prognosis.

MANAGEMENT
the management of breast cancer rests basically
on two things. the first is the treatment and
SECOND IS THE COUNSELING. THE TREATMENT CAN
further be divided into three: medical,
radiation, and surgery. the medical treatment
CONSISTS OF DRUGS SUCH AS TAMOXIFEN, WHICH IS AN
anti estrogen, aromatase inhibitors such as
aminoglutethimide and monoclonal antibodies such
AS TRASTUZUMAB. BUT SIMILAR TO OTHER DRUGS THEY
have their own side effects profile. the side
effects associated with tamoxifen are increased
VAGINAL BLEEDING, ENDOMETRIAL CANCER AND
cataracts. the aromatase inhibitors have the
side effects of leg cramps, jaundice and weight
GAIN WHILE THE MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES MAY CAUSE
sterility or certain birth abnormalities.
generally the radiation and surgery are the
MODALITIES, WHICH ARE NEEDED FOR THE TREATMENT
to ward off the body of the cancerous growth.

COUNSELING
this is one of the most important parts of the
treatment both before and after the surgery. the
PATIENTS ARE TO BE TAUGHT THAT THIS IS ONLY
another disease, which has treatment available,
and persons can lead a normal life after that.

latest research
latest research is being done on both the
SURGERY AND THE MEDICINE. FOR THE SURGERY,
surgeons are trying to find out the best way of
surgery so that post surgery the patients have
MINIMAL DISABILITIES. SIMILAR MEDICINES WITH
lesser side effects are being researched.

about the author:
mansi gupta writes about breast cancer topics.
LEARN MORE AT
http://www.breastcancerassistance.com [2].

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ALL ABOUT GREEN TEA AND POLYPHENOLS

ALL ABOUT GREEN TEA AND POLYPHENOLS
BY: KURT HURLEY
-a discovery is said to be an accident meeting a
prepared mind, albert von szent-gyorgyi (1893 -
1986)

or as i like to say… when the student is ready,
THE TEACHER SHALL APPEAR! BY THE WAY, HAVE I
said how much i passionately enjoy green tea,
the personal benefits i have witnessed from
GREEN TEA AND WHAT A FANTASTIC UNEARTHING THIS
`ancient medicine' is for modern western living?

AFTER A GOOD DEAL OF RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT
there isn't any other food or drink in general
consumption reported to have the innumerable
HEALTH BENEFITS THAT GREEN TEA POSSESSES...NONE!

the chinese have known about the medicinal
BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA SINCE ANCIENT TIMES, USING
it to treat everything from headaches and
lethargia to depression. and did you know that
GREEN TEA HAS BEEN USED AS A MEDICINE IN CHINA
for over 4,000 years… when will we westerners
learn?

at present, in both asia and america, scientific
research is providing a more than solid
SUBSTANTIATION FOR THE HEALTH BENEFITS LONG
associated with drinking green tea. for
instance, in 1994 the journal of the national
CANCER INSTITUTE PUBLISHED THE RESULTS OF AN
epidemiological study demonstrating that
drinking green tea reduced the risk of
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER IN CHINESE MEN AND WOMEN BY
nearly sixty percent. conversely, university of
purdue researchers recently concluded that a
COMPOUND IN GREEN TEA INHIBITS THE GROWTH OF
cancer cells. there is also research indicating
that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol
LEVELS, AS WELL AS IMPROVING THE RATIO OF GOOD
(hdl) cholesterol to bad (ldl) cholesterol.

TO ABRIDGE JUST A FEW OF THE MEDICAL CONDITIONS
in which drinking green tea has proved to be
helpful:

impaired immune system function

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

cancer

rheumatoid arthritis

ELEVATED CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

numerous types of infections

muscle wasting diseases

GREEN TEA'S `SECRET' LIES IN THE FACT IT IS RICH
in catechin polyphenols, particularly
epigallocatechin gallate (egcg). egcg is a
POWERFUL ANTI-OXIDANT: BESIDES INHIBITING THE
growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells
without harming healthy tissue. it has also been
EXCEEDINGLY EFFECTIVE IN LOWERING LDL
cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal
formation of blood clots. the preceding takes on
ADDED IMPORTANCE WHEN YOU CONSIDER THAT
thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood
clots) is the foremost cause of heart attacks
AND STROKE. QUITE STARTLING, DON'T YOU THINK?

for the record books…

correlates are being drawn between the effects
of drinking green tea and the "french paradox."
FOR YEARS, RESEARCHERS WERE MYSTIFIED BY THE
fact that, despite consuming a diet rich in
saturated fat, the french have a lower incidence
OF HEART DISEASE THAN AMERICANS. THE ANSWER WAS
found to lie in red wine, which contains
resveratrol, a polyphenol that limits the
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF SMOKING AND A FATTY DIET. IN
a 1997 study, researchers from the university of
kansas concluded that egcg is twice as powerful
AS RESVERATROL, WHICH MAY EXPLAIN WHY THE RATE
of heart disease among japanese men is
significantly low, even though in excess of
SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT ARE SMOKERS.

so why don't other chinese teas have similar
EARTH-SHAKING HEALTH BENEFITS? GREEN, OOLONG,
and black teas all come from the leaves of the
camellia sinensis plant. what sets green tea
APART IS THE WAY IT IS PROCESSED.IN PARTICULAR,
green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the
egcg compound from being oxidized. by contrast,
BLACK AND OOLONG TEA LEAVES ARE PROCESSED FROM
fermented leaves, which results in the egcg
being transformed into other compounds that are
NOT NEARLY AS EFFECTIVE IN PREVENTING AND
fighting various conditions and diseases.

SOME ADDITIONAL BENEFITS…

the latest evidence emerging is that green tea
CAN EVEN HELP DIETERS ATTAIN SUCCESS MORE
rapidly an efficiently. in november, 1999, the
american journal of clinical nutrition published
THE RESULTS OF A STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
geneva in switzerland. researchers found that
men who were given a combination of caffeine and
GREEN TEA EXTRACT BURNED MORE CALORIES THAN
those given only caffeine or a placebo.

INCIDENTALLY, GREEN TEA CAN EVEN HELP PREVENT
tooth decay! just as its bacteria-destroying
abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it
CAN ALSO KILL THE BACTERIUM THAT CAUSES DENTAL
plaque. meanwhile, skin preparations containing
green tea - from deodorants to creams - are
STARTING TO APPEAR ON THE MARKET SHOWING
positive effects.

THE POTENTIAL UNSAFE EFFECTS?

as of today, the only adverse side effect
REPORTED FROM DRINKING GREEN TEA IS MILD
insomnia due to the fact that it contains
caffeine. on the other hand, green tea contains
MUCH LESS CAFFEINE THAN COFFEE AND MOST SODA:
there are approximately thirty to sixty mg. of
caffeine in six - eight ounces of tea, compared
TO OVER ONE-HUNDRED MG. IN EIGHT OUNCES OF
coffee and can you imagine the huge contrast in
caffeine content between green tea and these
`NEW' HIGH-TECH ENERGY DRINKS THAT ARE CURRENTLY
being consumed by the masses with such ravenous
voracity.

green tea polyphenols, what are they you ask?

SPECIFICALLY, TEA POLYPHENOLS ARE COMPOUNDS IN
tea leaves that are natural plant antioxidants.
antioxidants have been proven to prevent damage
CAUSED BY FREE RADICALS TO DNA AND OTHER
molecules.

HOW DO THEY WORK?

green tea polyphenols have corroborated several
CANCER PREVENTIVE PROPERTIES. IN ADDITION TO
antioxidant activity, these compounds may as
previously mentioned have shown to reduce
ABNORMAL CELL GROWTH AND INFLAMMATION; HELP THE
body get rid of cancer-causing agents; and
restore communication between different cells in
THE BODY.

on cancer… the facts

the relationship between green tea consumption
and human cancer has been studied in several
DIFFERENT POPULATIONS AND AT VARIOUS CANCER
sites. some of the studies comparing green tea
drinkers to non-green tea drinkers support the
CLAIM THAT GREEN TEA-DRINKING, IN FACT PREVENTS
certain types of cancer. certain dietary,
environmental, and population differences may
ACCOUNT FOR THESE DISCREPANCIES. IN ANIMAL
studies, different tea extracts, tea polyphenol
mixtures, purified tea components, and tea
INFUSIONS AS THE SOLE DRINKING FLUID HAVE MORE
consistently been shown to prevent cancer,
including cancers of the colon, esophagus,
LIVER, STOMACH, LUNG, BREAST, PANCREAS, AND
skin. the purified component, epigallocatechin
gallate (egcg), prevented colon cancer, but did
NOT PREVENT CANCER OF THE ESOPHAGUS IN ANIMAL
models. a polyphenol mixture with egcg, called
polyphenon e, has also shown cancer preventive
PROPERTIES IN ANIMALS. ANIMAL STUDIES WERE
inconclusive as to whether egcg or polyphenol e
caused dna mutations that might trigger cancer
GROWTH. BOTH EGCG AND POLYPHENON E ARE BEING
tested for safety and efficacy in humans.

SLOWER PROSTATE CANCER CELL GROWTH FOUND FROM
consumption of green and black tea

A STUDY AT THE EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 2004, IN
washington, d.c., reported as part of the
scientific program of the american society of
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES, ANTI-TUMOR EFFECTS OF
green and black tea polyphenols in human tissue.
and researchers at the university of california
AT LOS ANGELES FOUND AND WERE ABLE TO DETECT TEA
polyphenols in prostate tis