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I will be hosting an hour program each week for 13 weeks beginning on January 6th, 2010 on VoiceAmerica.com, on the Health and Wellness channel. This will start at 3:00pm (PST), and 6:00 pm (EST). We’ll cover lots of topics and you’ll be sure to learn ways to improve your health and your life. Be sure to tune in… The link is: http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1671 Did you know that there are tools to reduce your chances of developing cancer even if there is a family history of cancer? There are foods that reduce cancer risk, including ground flax seed, ground chia seed, cabbage (especially sauerkraut), grapefruit, onions, garlic, broccoli, legumes, sprouts in general, increased fiber, whole grains, organic foods that do not have a lot of petrochemicals on them, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, pumpkin, butternut squash, kale, spinach, sweet potatoes, olives, certain mushrooms, raspberries, and other deeply colored fruits such as cherries, blackberries, blueberries, mangosteen, and strawberries, increasing pure water intake and limiting exposure to Bisphenol A found in plastic containers. Also eliminating toxins that a person gets exposed to helps to reduce the risk. Formaldehyde, carbon tetrachloride (dry-cleaning agents), DDT, benzene, petrochemicals derived from microwaving food in plastic or Styrofoam containers have all been connected to cancer. These chemical get stored in the fat cells and then can be released later to cause problems. Studies show that adding lentils (at least 1/2 cup) to the diet twice a week have been associated with decreasing the risk of breast cancer. The thought behind this is that lentils contain substances that are antioxidants and have not only a lot of fiber (which helps to clear toxins out of the system), but also they are high in protein and iron. In addition they are low in the glycemic index . So add lentils to soups and and add lentil sprouts to salads. On the converse, diets high in carbohydrates, and high sugar have a 283% higher risk for breast cancer (Dr. John Lee). Also drinking lost of fresh pure water helps to eliminate toxic chemicals from the body. But it has to be pure water. Our public water supply is loaded with all kinds of toxins including arsenic, uranium, lead, tetrachloroethylene, radium, along with small quantities of drugs. So you may want to look at getting a good water filter for your home. In addition, green tea has been found to reverse cervical dysplasia, a precancerous condition caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. According to the European Journal of Cancer Prevention a recent study involving 88 women with cervical dysplasia revealed that green tea was able to decrease or completely eliminate this precancerous condition in 69% of them. It is also very important to quit smoking for those who do smoke. Smoking increases the risk of cancer (many kinds–including lung, kidney, bladder, cervical, oral, and throat cancer), heart disease, asthma, lung diseases of many kinds, and osteoporosis. You can also listen to this audio program: Dr. Rachel Yankama – VoiceAmerica: A Doctor’s Guide to Cancer Prevention . Be aware of food intolerance as these can also contribute to poor health. More on this later…. Exercise recommendations–how much, when, what kinds? Exercise is loaded with all kinds of health benefits on sleep, moods, hormones, metabolism, bowel function, bones and more. The exercise should consist of aerobic exercise, alternated with a weight program. If you are not used to exercise, it is wise to start in slowly and gradually increase the intensity of the exercise. Great aerobic exercises include walking, swimming, elliptical machines, air walkers, and jogging. In fact a very easy program for many people to just get started is the 10,000 steps program. With this program, you wear a pedometer all day long which will count up all of your steps. By the end of the day, if you haven’t gone 10,000 steps, then you go for a walk in your neighborhood (or some safe location if your neighborhood is not safe), to complete the 10,000 steps. For people who are sedentary, this alone will help to boost the metabolism to start loosing weight. Aerobic exercise for at least 20 to 30 min 3-4 times per week is ideal. If you start with a slow walk, increase over time to a more brisk walk, and include hills rather than the entire walk being on a level surface. The reason a weight program needs to be added is that this really helps to keep your bones stronger and works better in regards to boosting the metabolism as it builds muscle. Muscle burns more calories per min than does fat. Your goal does not have to be to look like the most popular body builder, but to improve your own strength. 20 minutes 3 times per week at least should be your goal. As your strength builds, then you increase the amount of the weights that are used. Start with a small amount of weights if you haven’t used weights before. In fact, you do not need to spend a fortune on exercise equipment–you can use simple objects such as canned foods, laundry detergent bottles, etc, as your weights. Gradually increase the weights. Regular exercise has been found to help people sleep better, is very good stress reliever, and works better as an antidepressant than many of the prescription anti-depressant drugs. Plus it has been shown that people who exercise regularly stay younger and have better mental clarity. Bowel function is improved and is a way to help keep the hormones balanced. Of course if you have health concerns then you should check with your physician first about the exercise program and what would be safe for you to start. | ||||||
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