The following article was written by Dr. Lee Jones titled "The Benefit of Exercise During and After Cancer Treatment" and originally published in Coping® with Cancer magazine, January/February 2011.
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The therapeutic properties of endurance and resistance exercise have been recognized since antiquity. In 1995, the American College of Sports Medicine, together with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published the first exercise guidelines to encourage increased exercise in Americans of all ages for health promotion and disease prevention.
These guidelines were based on remarkable data from epidemiological studies showing that regular moderate-to-vigorous exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by one-third, whereas high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness may reduce these risks by up to 60 to 70 percent.
Unfortunately, investigation of the role of exercise following a diagnosis of cancer has received comparably less attention. In the past decade, however, examination of the role of exercise following a cancer diagnosis, a field researchers have termed “exercise oncology,” is becoming increasingly recognized as a legitimate and important field of research in cancer management.
Exercise During Therapy
Cancer therapy is associated with various degrees of damage to the cardiovascular system (lungs, heart, skeletal muscle) that also occur in the presence of significant reductions in usual levels of physical activity, which leads to deconditioning, weight gain, and loss of muscle mass. In combination, these effects dramatically reduce a person’s ability to tolerate exercise and normal activities of daily living, such as gardening, housework, and shopping, and can increase susceptibility to other conditions, like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis.
Several ongoing trials are being conducted to identify the optimal type, intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise needed to mitigate treatment late effects in cancer survivors. To address these concerns, researchers in the mid-to-late 1980s initiated the first studies to explore whether structured exercise training may be an appropriate intervention to mitigate treatment-induced toxicities and anticipated loss of cardiorespiratory fitness among women with early-stage breast cancer. Since these early studies, more than half of the exercise studies in people with cancer have been conducted during therapy.
Overall, the current research provides promising evidence that exercise training is a well-tolerated and safe intervention that can mitigate several common treatment-related side effects, including fatigue, deconditioning, nausea, anxiety, and loss of muscle strength.
Exercise After Therapy
Over the past decade, exercise has emerged as an integral aspect of cancer survivorship and preventing or treating the late effects of therapy. Similar to during therapy, clinical trials in this setting have provided strong evidence that exercise is a well-tolerated and safe intervention associated with significant improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, fatigue, and quality of life in cancer survivors.
Most of these studies have examined the effects of either aerobic training alone, resistance training alone, or the combination of aerobic and resistance training in cancer survivors. Several ongoing trials are being conducted to identify the optimal type, intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise needed to mitigate treatment late effects in cancer survivors.
A major point of interest in exercise-oncology research is establishing whether the benefits of exercise extend beyond symptom control to improving longevity in cancer survivors. Several landmark observational studies have provided the first evidence that regular exercise (such as brisk walking for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week) is associated with 15 percent to 61 percent reductions in the risk of mortality following a diagnosis of early-stage breast or colorectal cancer, relative to survivors who were inactive.
It is becoming increasingly evident that sedentary behavior and decreased exercise levels following a cancer diagnosis can increase treatment-related toxicities, whereas engaging in regular exercise can significantly reduce the incidence and extent of such toxicities.
Current guidelines recommend that cancer survivors participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise (such as brisk walking or light swimming) or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise (such as jogging, running, or hard swimming) per week. However, this is considered the minimal amount of exercise required to derive health benefits. Increases in exercise beyond these levels are associated with greater health benefits.
The field of exercise oncology is rapidly evolving with many unanswered questions; nevertheless, the current evidence base provides a clear indication that exercise is an additional powerful weapon in the fight against, and recovery from, cancer.
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Dr. Lee Jones is an associate professor in the department of Radiation Oncology and is research director of Cancer Survivorship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.
Speak with your doctor before beginning any exercise plan. Your doctor can help you decide what types of exercise will be beneficial for you.
This article was originally published in Coping® with Cancer magazine, January/February 2011.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Monday, September 13, 2010
Cancer Prevention Diet Tip: Focus on Plant-based Foods
The best diet for preventing or fighting cancer is a predominantly plant-based diet that includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. A plant-based diet means eating mostly foods that come from plants: vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, and beans.
The less processed these foods are—the less they’ve been cooked, peeled, mixed with other ingredients, stripped of their nutrients, or otherwise altered from the way they came out of the ground—the better.
There are many ways to add plant-based foods to your diet. A nice visual reminder is to aim for a plate of food that is filled at least two-thirds with whole grains, vegetables, beans, or fruit. Dairy products, fish, and meat should take up no more than a third of the plate. Keep in mind that you don’t need to go completely vegetarian. Instead, focus on adding “whole” foods, which are foods close to their original form. Just as important, try to minimize or reduce the amount of processed foods you eat. Eat an apple instead of drinking a glass of apple juice, for example. Or enjoy a bowl of oatmeal with raisins instead of an oatmeal raisin cookie.
Simple tips for getting more plant-based foods in your diet
Breakfast: Add fruit and a few seeds or nuts to your whole grain breakfast cereal (oatmeal!).
Lunch: Eat a big salad filled with your favorite beans and peas or other combo of veggies. Always order lettuce and tomato (plus any other veggies you can!) on your sandwiches. Order whole grain bread for your sandwiches. Have a side of veggies like cut up carrots, sauerkraut or a piece of fruit.
Snacks: fresh fruit and vegetables. Grab an apple or banana on your way out the door. Raw veggies such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, jicama, peppers, etc. are great with a low-fat dip such as hummus. Keep trail mix made with nuts, seeds and a little dried fruit on hand.
Dinner: Add fresh or frozen veggies to your favorite pasta sauce or rice dish. Top a baked potato with broccoli and yogurt, sautéed veggies, or with salsa. Replace creamy pasta sauces, with sautéed vegetables or tomato sauce made with healthy olive oil.
Dessert: Choose fruit instead of a richer dessert. Or a single square of dark chocolate.
Buy organic or local produce, if possible.
Some pesticides found in commercially-grown produce are also suspected carcinogens. Organic foods are free of these pesticides, and locally grown produce is less likely to have been treated with chemicals to prevent spoilage.
The less processed these foods are—the less they’ve been cooked, peeled, mixed with other ingredients, stripped of their nutrients, or otherwise altered from the way they came out of the ground—the better.
There are many ways to add plant-based foods to your diet. A nice visual reminder is to aim for a plate of food that is filled at least two-thirds with whole grains, vegetables, beans, or fruit. Dairy products, fish, and meat should take up no more than a third of the plate. Keep in mind that you don’t need to go completely vegetarian. Instead, focus on adding “whole” foods, which are foods close to their original form. Just as important, try to minimize or reduce the amount of processed foods you eat. Eat an apple instead of drinking a glass of apple juice, for example. Or enjoy a bowl of oatmeal with raisins instead of an oatmeal raisin cookie.
Simple tips for getting more plant-based foods in your diet
Breakfast: Add fruit and a few seeds or nuts to your whole grain breakfast cereal (oatmeal!).
Lunch: Eat a big salad filled with your favorite beans and peas or other combo of veggies. Always order lettuce and tomato (plus any other veggies you can!) on your sandwiches. Order whole grain bread for your sandwiches. Have a side of veggies like cut up carrots, sauerkraut or a piece of fruit.
Snacks: fresh fruit and vegetables. Grab an apple or banana on your way out the door. Raw veggies such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, jicama, peppers, etc. are great with a low-fat dip such as hummus. Keep trail mix made with nuts, seeds and a little dried fruit on hand.
Dinner: Add fresh or frozen veggies to your favorite pasta sauce or rice dish. Top a baked potato with broccoli and yogurt, sautéed veggies, or with salsa. Replace creamy pasta sauces, with sautéed vegetables or tomato sauce made with healthy olive oil.
Dessert: Choose fruit instead of a richer dessert. Or a single square of dark chocolate.
Buy organic or local produce, if possible.
Some pesticides found in commercially-grown produce are also suspected carcinogens. Organic foods are free of these pesticides, and locally grown produce is less likely to have been treated with chemicals to prevent spoilage.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
What Can We Learn from Coffee Stocks?
Wondering why coffee stocks have been doing well recently? Check Starbucks and Green Mountain Coffee.
According to a recent study by Harvard Medical School researchers, drinking coffee could help to cut the risk of advanced prostate cancer.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8395865.stm
This is contradictory to a statement by The Prostate Cancer Charity which would not
that men cultivate a heavy coffee drinking habit on the back of this research.
Up to now, the researchers are still not sure unsure which components of coffee might have a positive effect.
It is known to contain many biologically active compounds, such as minerals and antioxidants, which limit damage to the tissues caused by the release of energy in cells.
The coffee intake of nearly 50,000 men every four years from 1986 to 2006 was documented and studied.
More work is needed before any conclusion can be drawn about the beneficial effects of coffee.
"Our results do suggest there is no reason to stop drinking coffee out of any concern about prostate cancer," said to Dr. Wilson.
According to a recent study by Harvard Medical School researchers, drinking coffee could help to cut the risk of advanced prostate cancer.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8395865.stm
This is contradictory to a statement by The Prostate Cancer Charity which would not
that men cultivate a heavy coffee drinking habit on the back of this research.
Up to now, the researchers are still not sure unsure which components of coffee might have a positive effect.
It is known to contain many biologically active compounds, such as minerals and antioxidants, which limit damage to the tissues caused by the release of energy in cells.
The coffee intake of nearly 50,000 men every four years from 1986 to 2006 was documented and studied.
More work is needed before any conclusion can be drawn about the beneficial effects of coffee.
"Our results do suggest there is no reason to stop drinking coffee out of any concern about prostate cancer," said to Dr. Wilson.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Eat Your Way to Lowering Cancer Risk
According to a Chinese study, women who eat the most omega-6s and the fewest omega-3s have nearly double the risk of colorectal cancer, compared with those who consume the opposite.
Americans tend to eat too many inflammation-promoting omega-6s and too few heart-healthy omega-3s fatty acids.
For the healthiest ratio, eat fewer omega-6-abundant processed foods. Eat more natural sources of omega-3s such as leafy greens, grass-fed beef, and fatty fish.
Americans tend to eat too many inflammation-promoting omega-6s and too few heart-healthy omega-3s fatty acids.
For the healthiest ratio, eat fewer omega-6-abundant processed foods. Eat more natural sources of omega-3s such as leafy greens, grass-fed beef, and fatty fish.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
How to Lose 10 Pounds in 7 Days The Wrong Way
That's how I did it two years ago. I lost 10 pounds in 7 days, the wrong way.
Allow me to share the story with you.
Two years ago, my life was turned upside down from my wife's breast cancer scare.
Although it turned out to be okay, the two long months of testing, waiting for unknown, the anxiety, fears and worst-case scenarios ran through my mind 24/7!
It really consumed my body, my mind and my spirit.
As a personal trainer, I would never think that this is my biggest enemy, not the dumbbells.
This Sunday, we'll sponsor Team Rx for Balance to support the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Please join us to help raise awareness, and help more women live longer, healthier and happier lives. Please help fight breast cancer by joining Team Rx for Balance, or making a donation online.
Any amount will help! Even $5, $10, or $20 WILL make a difference.
Please watch this short video for more details:http://budurl.com/v2tl.
I hope you will CHOOSE to make a difference!!
You're invited to walk with me and family this Sunday.
The 5 K walk begins at 10:00 am (registration at 8:00 am).
Mack-Cali Business Campus
One Campus Drive
Parsippany, NJ
http://budurl.com/v2tl
Making Strides Againist Breast Cancer
http://budurl.com/v2tl
Allow me to share the story with you.
Two years ago, my life was turned upside down from my wife's breast cancer scare.
Although it turned out to be okay, the two long months of testing, waiting for unknown, the anxiety, fears and worst-case scenarios ran through my mind 24/7!
It really consumed my body, my mind and my spirit.
As a personal trainer, I would never think that this is my biggest enemy, not the dumbbells.
This Sunday, we'll sponsor Team Rx for Balance to support the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Please join us to help raise awareness, and help more women live longer, healthier and happier lives. Please help fight breast cancer by joining Team Rx for Balance, or making a donation online.
Any amount will help! Even $5, $10, or $20 WILL make a difference.
Please watch this short video for more details:http://budurl.com/v2tl.
I hope you will CHOOSE to make a difference!!
You're invited to walk with me and family this Sunday.
The 5 K walk begins at 10:00 am (registration at 8:00 am).
Mack-Cali Business Campus
One Campus Drive
Parsippany, NJ
http://budurl.com/v2tl
Making Strides Againist Breast Cancer
http://budurl.com/v2tl
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Can You Change Your Genes to A Healthier You?
The answer is positive according to a recent study.
But it takes a complete approach including healthy lifestyle changes, regualr exercise, proper diet and stress managment, as I always advocate to the public and educate my clients.
In a small study, the researchers tracked 30 men with low-risk prostate cancer who decided against conventional medical treatment such as surgery and radiation or hormone therapy.
The men underwent three months of major lifestyle changes, including eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and soy products, moderate exercise such as walking for half an hour a day, and an hour of daily stress management methods such as meditation.
As expected, they lost weight, lowered their blood pressure and saw other health improvements. But the researchers found more profound changes when they compared prostate biopsies taken before and after the lifestyle changes.
After the three months, the men had changes in activity in about 500 genes -- including 48 that were turned on and 453 genes that were turned off.
The activity of disease-preventing genes increased while a number of disease-promoting genes, including those involved in prostate cancer and breast cancer, shut down, according to the study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
This is an exciting no-excuse news to many people who blame their genes for overweight or obesity. In just three months, you can change hundreds of your genes to become healthier by changing how you live and what you eat.
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But it takes a complete approach including healthy lifestyle changes, regualr exercise, proper diet and stress managment, as I always advocate to the public and educate my clients.
In a small study, the researchers tracked 30 men with low-risk prostate cancer who decided against conventional medical treatment such as surgery and radiation or hormone therapy.
The men underwent three months of major lifestyle changes, including eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and soy products, moderate exercise such as walking for half an hour a day, and an hour of daily stress management methods such as meditation.
As expected, they lost weight, lowered their blood pressure and saw other health improvements. But the researchers found more profound changes when they compared prostate biopsies taken before and after the lifestyle changes.
After the three months, the men had changes in activity in about 500 genes -- including 48 that were turned on and 453 genes that were turned off.
The activity of disease-preventing genes increased while a number of disease-promoting genes, including those involved in prostate cancer and breast cancer, shut down, according to the study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
This is an exciting no-excuse news to many people who blame their genes for overweight or obesity. In just three months, you can change hundreds of your genes to become healthier by changing how you live and what you eat.
>>> Sign up for FREE monthly e-Newsletter to receive insider training tips, workout routines and check out your FREE bonus e-books to help you build muscles, lose fat and uncover your six pack abs.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Less Learned from Tim Russert - How to Avoid Sudden Heart Attack
On Friday, one of the most influential people in broadcast journalism, Tim Russert, passed away. He died of a heart attack at age 58.
I watched Larry King and he interviewed a few cardiovascular experts asking them about Tim Russert's heart attack. Tim had a stress test in late April. But the test didn't reveal that he had heart disease.
Larry King asked one of the doctors as to how else could Tim have known he was at risk for heart disease. And the doctor said, his waist circumference. The size of your waist is a very valid predictor of your risk of heart disease.
"The Size of Your Waist is a Very Valid Predictor of Your Risk of Heart Disease."
I have repeatedly talked about the danger of excess belly fat and its link cancer, heart disease and many other diseases.
Although getting your lean and sexy abs makes you look great on the beach, the reality is that a flat stomach can help save your life!
Here is a quick calculation you can do to see if you are at higher risk for heart disease. This came from one of the doctors on Larry King.
Take your height in inches. Measure your waist at the level of your belly button using a tape measure. If your waist size is more than half of your height, then you may be at risk for heart disease.
Try the calculation and see what you come up with. If your waist is too big, you probably know what you need to do.
I watched Larry King and he interviewed a few cardiovascular experts asking them about Tim Russert's heart attack. Tim had a stress test in late April. But the test didn't reveal that he had heart disease.
Larry King asked one of the doctors as to how else could Tim have known he was at risk for heart disease. And the doctor said, his waist circumference. The size of your waist is a very valid predictor of your risk of heart disease.
"The Size of Your Waist is a Very Valid Predictor of Your Risk of Heart Disease."
I have repeatedly talked about the danger of excess belly fat and its link cancer, heart disease and many other diseases.
Although getting your lean and sexy abs makes you look great on the beach, the reality is that a flat stomach can help save your life!
Here is a quick calculation you can do to see if you are at higher risk for heart disease. This came from one of the doctors on Larry King.
Take your height in inches. Measure your waist at the level of your belly button using a tape measure. If your waist size is more than half of your height, then you may be at risk for heart disease.
Try the calculation and see what you come up with. If your waist is too big, you probably know what you need to do.
Friday, December 07, 2007
Experience the #1 Antioxidant Power to Fortify, Replenish and Rejuvenate Your Body
Why Antioxidant? 
By now, you should have known that the oxidative stress generates superoxide free radicals in your body. Millions of these dangerous superoxide free radicals are currently damaging your health causing all sorts of illness, disease, fatigue and pre-mature aging problems.
Read my last post in case you miss this critical health issue >>
It's becoming well known in health, nutrition and medicine community that it's possible to protect or reclaim your nutritional health, possibly reverse disease and prevent illness, by eating antioxidant-rich nutrients or supplements to absorb and neutralize the superoxide free radicals.
What's the Most Powerful Antioxidant?
No other functional drink delivers more Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) neutralizing capacity than NingXia Red™.
NingXia Red™ is a naturally delicious, nutrient-infused wolfberry drink that will energize, fortify, and replenish your body.
Rich in wide-spectrum antioxidant activity, NingXia Red has the highest levels of naturally occurring, age-defying S-ORAC (Super-Oxide Radical Absorbance Capacity) activity to help support immune function, cardiovascular health, and nourish the eyes.
S-ORAC testing meaures a product's abilitly to detroy the most dangerous and prevalent free radicals - Superoxides.
Why NingXia Red™?
An independent lab test data tells the whole story ...
Here is a S-ORAC comparison chart of NingXia Red™ with several other popular drinks.
What Does It Mean?
NingXia Red's S-ORAC activity rated at 363 is well off the chart and far exceeding other brands by a wide margin. In order to get the same benefit as drinking just 1oz of NingXia Red, you would have to drink:
> One and a half bottles of Via Viente™ or
> Eight bottles of Xango™ or
> Nine bottles of Noni™ or
> A whole truckload of Himalayan Goji™ !!!
These popular "functional drinks" don't compare to NingXia Red's activity. This third-party S-ORAC comparison is one of many ORAC comparisons that prove NingXia Red is in a class of its own.
The wolfberry also has a high concentration of the branched chain amino acidL-leucine, that we can only obtain from our diet. Inside the body, L-leucine is converterd into a powerful compound called HMB (betahydroxy beta-methylbutyrate). To date, four human clinical studies have been completed, including a double-blind study at the American College of Sports Medicine in Minnesota. Test subjects who used only 3 grams of HMB a day gained up to 300% more lean muscle mass and experienced 295% gain in strength.
By now, you should have known that the oxidative stress generates superoxide free radicals in your body. Millions of these dangerous superoxide free radicals are currently damaging your health causing all sorts of illness, disease, fatigue and pre-mature aging problems.
Read my last post in case you miss this critical health issue >>
It's becoming well known in health, nutrition and medicine community that it's possible to protect or reclaim your nutritional health, possibly reverse disease and prevent illness, by eating antioxidant-rich nutrients or supplements to absorb and neutralize the superoxide free radicals.
What's the Most Powerful Antioxidant?
No other functional drink delivers more Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) neutralizing capacity than NingXia Red™.
NingXia Red™ is a naturally delicious, nutrient-infused wolfberry drink that will energize, fortify, and replenish your body.
Rich in wide-spectrum antioxidant activity, NingXia Red has the highest levels of naturally occurring, age-defying S-ORAC (Super-Oxide Radical Absorbance Capacity) activity to help support immune function, cardiovascular health, and nourish the eyes.
S-ORAC testing meaures a product's abilitly to detroy the most dangerous and prevalent free radicals - Superoxides.
Why NingXia Red™?
An independent lab test data tells the whole story ...
Here is a S-ORAC comparison chart of NingXia Red™ with several other popular drinks.
What Does It Mean?
NingXia Red's S-ORAC activity rated at 363 is well off the chart and far exceeding other brands by a wide margin. In order to get the same benefit as drinking just 1oz of NingXia Red, you would have to drink:
> One and a half bottles of Via Viente™ or
> Eight bottles of Xango™ or
> Nine bottles of Noni™ or
> A whole truckload of Himalayan Goji™ !!!
These popular "functional drinks" don't compare to NingXia Red's activity. This third-party S-ORAC comparison is one of many ORAC comparisons that prove NingXia Red is in a class of its own.
What's in NingXia Red™?
NingXia Red starts with the finest organic, whole NingXia wolfberries grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Only NingXia wolfberries carry legendary reputation, scientific validation, and delicious taste.
NingXia Red is made by Young Living's "Nutrient Guard" preparation to protect complete wolfberry benefits and activity.
It's then blended with clinically and historically proven super fruits (e.g., blueberry, pomegrante, red raspberry, dark grapes, apricots).
Finally NingXia Red is fortified with lemon and orange therapeutic-grade essential oils rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene to promote healthy liver function.
- Ningxia Wolfberry puree (50%) - the world's highest antioxidant food, rich in immune-stimulating polysaccharides, ellagic acid, cerebrosides, pyrroles, and other unique phytochemicals.
- Blueberry juice - rich in proanthocyanidins. Tufts University studies show that it protects blood cells against free radical oxidation and slows brain aging. University of Mainz studies shows that it protects cell DNA.
- Pomegranate juice - 3 times the antioxidant activity of green tea or red wine, reduces oxidized cholesterol by 40%.
- Raspberry juice - high levels of ellagic acid (cancer fighter)
- Apricot juice - revered for longevity support, contains beta carotene and vitamin C.
- Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils - Lemon (citrus limon) and Orange (citrus sinensis) both high in d-limonene which combats cell mutation.
- Nutrition Values (one serving = 1 oz)
Calories: 19 per serving
Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams per serving
Dietary Fiber: 0.2 grams per serving
Sugars: 3.4 grams per serving
Sodium: 15 mg per serving
Protein: 0.65 grams per serving
Vitamin C: 180 mg per serving
What's Good in NingXia Red™?
Essential nutrients in NingXia Red help support normal cardiovascular function, normal eye health, normal cell growth and healthy live function.
The all-natural, powerful, nutrient-rich ingredients in NingXia Red help you provide:
- Dynamic energy and stamina without harmful stimulants (e.g., caffeine, refined sugar, ephedra)
- Key glyconutrients that fuel vital energy systems
- Unique protein-polysaccharides that help sustain proper immune function
- Highest levels of naturally occurring, age defying S-ORAC and ORAC activity
- Great taste with no sugary "junk-juices" (e.g., apple, white grape, pear)
- An amazingly low glycemic index of only 10.6 that does not spike blood sugar levels. (The glycemic index of table sugar is 83.)
Extensive medical research confirms that the wide-ranging and impactful benefits of NingXia Red's powerful nutrients. These nutrients support healthy liver function, increase immune activity, promote cellular health, encourage healthy eyesight, support healthy cholesterol levels and improve cellular energy production.
"When one understands that there are only a few basic mechanisms underlying all diseases, then it is extremely simple to see why NingXia Red is so effective for practically all ... organ systems." - Hugo Rodier, M.D., Adjunct Nutrition Professor, University of Utah
The wolfberry also has a high concentration of the branched chain amino acidL-leucine, that we can only obtain from our diet. Inside the body, L-leucine is converterd into a powerful compound called HMB (betahydroxy beta-methylbutyrate). To date, four human clinical studies have been completed, including a double-blind study at the American College of Sports Medicine in Minnesota. Test subjects who used only 3 grams of HMB a day gained up to 300% more lean muscle mass and experienced 295% gain in strength.
Experience the Power of NingXia Red™ NOW >>
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Thursday, November 01, 2007
Obesity Increases Risk of Cancer
If you're obese with excess body fat and still haven't taken actions (regular exercises and physical activities, proper and balanced nutrition, weight management), take note now!
According to a new research report release by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the Britain-based World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), your risk of cancer is increased with obesity. Obesity is now linked to six types of cancer, five more than its last report, 10 years ago.
The report, an analysis by scientists from around the world of more than 7,000 studies, offers 10 recommendations to help prevent cancer. They include staying lean, getting at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, limiting your intake of red meat and alcohol, and avoiding processed meats.
Factors such as birth weight, childbearing, breast-feeding, and adult height and weight also influence cancer risk.
So what types of cancer are linked to obesity? The analysis of the studies found a definite link between excess fat and cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, colon and rectum, endometrium, kidney as well as breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
This report really reinforces the connection between being overweight or obese and the increased risk of many, if not all, cancers.
The basic recommendations from the panel are:
According to a new research report release by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the Britain-based World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), your risk of cancer is increased with obesity. Obesity is now linked to six types of cancer, five more than its last report, 10 years ago.
The report, an analysis by scientists from around the world of more than 7,000 studies, offers 10 recommendations to help prevent cancer. They include staying lean, getting at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, limiting your intake of red meat and alcohol, and avoiding processed meats.
Factors such as birth weight, childbearing, breast-feeding, and adult height and weight also influence cancer risk.
So what types of cancer are linked to obesity? The analysis of the studies found a definite link between excess fat and cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, colon and rectum, endometrium, kidney as well as breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
This report really reinforces the connection between being overweight or obese and the increased risk of many, if not all, cancers.
The basic recommendations from the panel are:
- Body Fatness: Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight.
- Physical Activity: Be physically active part of everyday life.
- Foods and Drinks That Promote Weight Gain: Limit consumption of energy-dense foods and avoid sugary drinks.
- Plant Foods: Eat mostly foods of plant origin.
- Animal Foods: Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat.
- Alcoholic Drinks: Limit alcoholic drinks.
- Preservation, Processing, Preparation: Limit consumption of salt and avoid mouldy cereals (grains) or pulses (legumes).
- Dietary Supplements: Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone.
To read the full report, visit the American Institute for Cancer Research. This 500+ page report is packed with research report, summary and recommendations.
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Monday, June 11, 2007
National Men's Health Week June 11-17, 2007
June 11-17 is the International Men's Health Week 2007.
Men could add years or even decades of life by simply adopting healthy lifestyle changes, staying active, exercising regularly, eating healthy and not smoking.
Men faces somewhat different life-threatening conditions from women. Some risk factors are within men's capacity to control.
The following list is the top 10 deadly health threats leading to men's death.
Click here to learn more about the health threats and how to prevent them.
Counting Down...
No. 10: Alzheimer’s Disease
No. 9: Kidney Disease
No. 8: Suicide
No. 7: Pneumonia and Flu
No. 6: Diabetes
No. 5: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
No. 4: Stroke
No. 3: Accidents
No. 2: Cancer
No. 1: Heart Diseases
Men could add years or even decades of life by simply adopting healthy lifestyle changes, staying active, exercising regularly, eating healthy and not smoking.
Men faces somewhat different life-threatening conditions from women. Some risk factors are within men's capacity to control.
The following list is the top 10 deadly health threats leading to men's death.
Click here to learn more about the health threats and how to prevent them.
Counting Down...
No. 10: Alzheimer’s Disease
No. 9: Kidney Disease
No. 8: Suicide
No. 7: Pneumonia and Flu
No. 6: Diabetes
No. 5: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
No. 4: Stroke
No. 3: Accidents
No. 2: Cancer
No. 1: Heart Diseases
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Exercise Is Good for Your Brain and Your Heart
More New Evidences about the Benefits of Exercise
The March 26, 2007 issue of Newsweek magazine covers a special Health for Life report.
Now scientists have more evidence to show that exercise helps build muscles, prevent heart disease, boost brainpower - and perhaps delay the development of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders. Researchers also have found more evidence as to how physical activities affect brain functions and moods. These are more evidences to support that running is good for your brain.
Exercise for Your Body, Exercise for Your Brain
Exercise can make people smarter. A strong, active body is crucial for building a strong, active mind. Exercise is long believed to have mental health benefits. The mental effects of exericse is far more complex than orignially thought. When you work out with your muscles, your body releases a protein called IGF-1 that triggers production of several chemicals, including one called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). This molecule is called "Miracle-Gro for the brain" by Ratey, author of a new book "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain." BDNF might transform stem cells into full-grown, functional brain neurons that help learning.
Exercise --- The Best Anti-depressant?
Exercise is a pretty good antidepressant - biologically equivalent to medications. They both appear to spur nerve growth in the hippocampus region in the temporal lobe of the brain that is involved in regulating mood and storing memories. Through this mechanism, exercise probably relieves and likely prevents depression.
Vigorous High-Intensity Exercise Is Even Better
A recent study by Brian Duscha and his coworkers in Exercise Physiology at the Duke University School of Medicine showed that moderate exercise is fine, but a more vigorous workout added benefits. "Almost all cardiovascular rish factors respond significantly better to vigorous exercise than moderate exercise," says Brian Duscha. Vigorous exercise also has extra benefits in sense of purpose, ambition and self-confidence to Jessica Kavoulakis, a New York City lawyer and marathon runner.
Another review paper published in The American Journal of Cardiology by David Swain and Barry Franklin showed that vigorous exercise had greater improvements in aerobic capacity and glucose control and greater reductions in blood pressure for controlled total energy expenditure.
High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) Cardio Exercise
These studies confirm that High intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) cardio exercise is better than the long, slow, boring aerobic exercise in improving cardiovasular fitness and overall health. H.I.I.T. cardio workout is very taxing to your body. Try to limit full H.I.I.T. cardio session no longer than 30 minutes each time, no more than 3 times a week, preferably on non-strength training days.
Want to lose body fat, sculpt your lean and strong body, and reveal your six pack abs faster? Add a short 10- to 15-minute H.I.I.T. cardio at the end of your strength training session to blast your body. You'll boost your metabolism and keep your body in fat burning mode for good 24 to 48 hours. You also save your cardio time in the gym.
Learn the secrets to perform H.I.I.T. cardio and lose unwanted body fat in no time. >>
Some Cautions Remain ...
Of course, vigorous high intensity workouts are not for everyone. Always see your doctor before starting an exercise program, particularly for adults with risk factors in heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure. Hiring a qualified personal trainer is a great idea to help you get started and monitor your progress. Too much too soon is a common mistake to cause injuries for deconditioned people or beginners. Start slow and work up exercise intensity gradually to a more vigorous program. Periodization is a fitness and sports training program to keep you on track and make continual progress.
Still not convinced or motivated to jump off your couch and start exercising? Don't forget. Regular exercises and physical activites have many health benefits.
Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity:
The March 26, 2007 issue of Newsweek magazine covers a special Health for Life report.
Now scientists have more evidence to show that exercise helps build muscles, prevent heart disease, boost brainpower - and perhaps delay the development of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders. Researchers also have found more evidence as to how physical activities affect brain functions and moods. These are more evidences to support that running is good for your brain.
Exercise for Your Body, Exercise for Your Brain
Exercise can make people smarter. A strong, active body is crucial for building a strong, active mind. Exercise is long believed to have mental health benefits. The mental effects of exericse is far more complex than orignially thought. When you work out with your muscles, your body releases a protein called IGF-1 that triggers production of several chemicals, including one called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). This molecule is called "Miracle-Gro for the brain" by Ratey, author of a new book "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain." BDNF might transform stem cells into full-grown, functional brain neurons that help learning.
Exercise --- The Best Anti-depressant?
Exercise is a pretty good antidepressant - biologically equivalent to medications. They both appear to spur nerve growth in the hippocampus region in the temporal lobe of the brain that is involved in regulating mood and storing memories. Through this mechanism, exercise probably relieves and likely prevents depression.
Vigorous High-Intensity Exercise Is Even Better
A recent study by Brian Duscha and his coworkers in Exercise Physiology at the Duke University School of Medicine showed that moderate exercise is fine, but a more vigorous workout added benefits. "Almost all cardiovascular rish factors respond significantly better to vigorous exercise than moderate exercise," says Brian Duscha. Vigorous exercise also has extra benefits in sense of purpose, ambition and self-confidence to Jessica Kavoulakis, a New York City lawyer and marathon runner.
Another review paper published in The American Journal of Cardiology by David Swain and Barry Franklin showed that vigorous exercise had greater improvements in aerobic capacity and glucose control and greater reductions in blood pressure for controlled total energy expenditure.
High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) Cardio Exercise
These studies confirm that High intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) cardio exercise is better than the long, slow, boring aerobic exercise in improving cardiovasular fitness and overall health. H.I.I.T. cardio workout is very taxing to your body. Try to limit full H.I.I.T. cardio session no longer than 30 minutes each time, no more than 3 times a week, preferably on non-strength training days.
Want to lose body fat, sculpt your lean and strong body, and reveal your six pack abs faster? Add a short 10- to 15-minute H.I.I.T. cardio at the end of your strength training session to blast your body. You'll boost your metabolism and keep your body in fat burning mode for good 24 to 48 hours. You also save your cardio time in the gym.
Learn the secrets to perform H.I.I.T. cardio and lose unwanted body fat in no time. >>
Some Cautions Remain ...
Of course, vigorous high intensity workouts are not for everyone. Always see your doctor before starting an exercise program, particularly for adults with risk factors in heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure. Hiring a qualified personal trainer is a great idea to help you get started and monitor your progress. Too much too soon is a common mistake to cause injuries for deconditioned people or beginners. Start slow and work up exercise intensity gradually to a more vigorous program. Periodization is a fitness and sports training program to keep you on track and make continual progress.
Still not convinced or motivated to jump off your couch and start exercising? Don't forget. Regular exercises and physical activites have many health benefits.
Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity:
- Reduce the risk of premature death
- Reduce the risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease
- Reduce high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure
- Reduce high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
- Reduce the risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer
- Reduce the risk of developing diabetes
- Reduce or maintain body weight or body fat
- Build and maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints
- Reduce depression and anxiety
- Improve psychological well-being
- Enhanced work, recreation, and sport performance
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