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Who Would've Thunk It: Fiber is Trendy!

Have you heard of The F-Factor Diet? I hadn't either until today, when I came across this article on FanBolt.com. Apparently, a new book called The F-Factor Diet is now available for purchase, and it focuses on--wait for it!--fiber!

 

Registered dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot created the F-Factor Diet and wrote the book to go along with it. Zuckerbrot was very involved in the research and development of all F-Factor Diet products. She says that "Because I work with clients day in and day out for over a decade, I know what their needs are. People are looking for quick, tasty, affordable, easy to grab on the go kind of food."

 

You got that right, Tanya. She went on to say about breakfast cereals, "All-Bran was great, but I knew we could get more fiber into a cereal... There's no food on the market that contains more fiber than cereal. It starts your day with an 18 grams of fiber from a half cup."

 

It's great to see more diets focusing on healthy ways to lose weight such as adding fiber to your diet. Stay on the right track, all you dietitians out there!

 

For more information about the F-Factor Diet, check out Tanya's website here.

 

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There's a 1 in 3 Chance You're Inactive...

...at least, that's what a recent article on UPI.com says!

 

According to the World Health Organization, just two and a half hours of exercise each week can dramatically reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. But one-third of the world just isn't physically active.

 

"Physical activity has a strong role to play in reducing the incidence of certain cancers," Dr. Ala Alwan, assistant director-general for non-communicable diseases and mental health at the WHO, stated. "Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for all global deaths, with 31% of the world's population not physically active."

This is scary stuff! If you're that one in three, will you take the plunge and start exercising?

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Tips to Preventing Over 300,000 Colon Cancer Cases Each Year

I was stunned when I came across an article on AOL talking about how lifestyle changes can actually prevent up to 340,000 colorectal cancer cases each and every year.

 

According to the World Cancer Research Fund, if more Americans exercised regularly, ate healthily, and reduced their alcohol intake, over 300,000 colon cancer cases could be prevented annually. Dr. Tim Byers, associate deal for the Colorado School of Public Health, stated, "The Expert Report found a convincing link between excess body fat and risk of several cancers. So we looked at data from U.S. surveys to find out how much of the population is overweight and obese. We then worked out the percentage of those specific cancers that would be prevented if everyone in the U.S. maintained a healthy weight. We did the same thing for diet, and for activity levels."

The results? That lifestyle changes could reduce colon cancer by 45%. The most important thing to consider when changing your lifestyle to reduce the risk of colon cancer? Obesity control! Keeping yourself out of the obese category can significantly help to reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer in your life.

 

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Dogs Can Sniff Out Cancer?!

I am the proud owner of two dogs, and they are incredible. They keep me company throughout the day, and they think I'm the best person in the world. And, now, after reading an article in The Boston Globe, I'm starting to think they can let me know if I have colon cancer.

 

Japanese researchers claim that they have trained one dog in particular--an eight-year-old black Lab--to sniff out colon cancer off the breath of patients. What it comes down to is this: Dogs have incredible sense of smell. We all know that. This incredible sense of smell allows our K-9 buddies to identify different chemicals.

 

In the current study, the eight-year-old Lab smelled 132 breath samples from healthy, cancer-free patients and 33 breath samples from patients with colon cancer. After sniffing each breath sample, the dog was told to sit in front of the patient(s) that had cancer. What's really amazing is that the Lab was correct in identifying cancer patients 91% of the time and was correct in identifying cancer-free patients 99% of the time.

 

A second study was conducted during with the Lab was provided with watery stool samples instead of breath samples. In this study, the dog was able to find 97% of the cancer patients and was correct 99% of the time when identifying non-cancer patients.

 

How long do you think would it take me to train my own dogs to sniff out cancer?

 

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Bone Medications Lead to Decreased Colon Cancer Risk?

That headline might seem a little strange, but that's exactly what studies are telling us. I came upon this news in an article on Fox News, and I found it extremely interesting. 

 

Studies by both American and Israeli researchers show that women taking certain bone prescriptions after menopause have a decreased risk of developing colon cancer. And why is this such exciting news? Because there may be a possibility of using these drugs, which are called bisphosphonates, as a sort of cancer prevention for healthy patients.

 

The study found that women who had been taking bisphosphonates, particularly Fosamax, for a minimum of one year had a much lower risk of developing colon cancer later in life.

 

On the other hand, Eric Jacobs of the American Cancer Society chimed in to say that an earlier study based in the United Kingdom found no link between colon cancer and bisophosphonates. On the contrary, a higher risk of throat cancer was found in patients on the drug.

 

Jacobs added, "Based on current evidence, bisphosphonates should not be used for prevention of colorectal cancer. Fortunately, there are proven ways to help prevent colorectal cancer. In particular, all Americans, 50 or older, should get a screening test so that precancerous polyps can be detected and removed before they turn into cancer."

 

Always great advice! And in the meantime, while research continues, it's good to know that our scientists and researchers are hard at work doing all they can to find ways to prevent this fatal cancer.

 

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Red Meat: To Eat or Not to Eat?

There's always been some confusion about red meat. Is it totally unhealthy? Recent studies lead us to believe so, especially those claiming that too much red meat can cause cancer. I was happy to come across an article in Mail Online that directly spoke about my concerns.

 

The article addresses Britain's Department of Health's recommendations that a person only eat 500 grams (or approximately 18 ounces) of red meat each week. This is a far stricter recommendation than previously, when Brits were safe eating up to 90 grams (or approximately three ounces) each day. On the other hand, the studies also touch on the fact that eating too little red meat can lead to a deficiency in iron.

 

Where do you stand on the red meat debate? Do you believe that we should cut back on the amount of red meat we ingest? Or do you think we should cut red meat out of our diet entirely, like Dr. Edward F. Group III, author of The Green Body Cleanse, suggests?

 

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Green Living Cleansing Necessities to Improve Your Lifestyle

Dr. Edward F. Group III's book The Green Body Cleanse has an entire section devoted to this, his fifth step of the Green Body Cleanse. Dr. Group has compiled a list of green, safe household goods that can help you and your family to live in a toxin-free environment. Here are just a few highlights of his recommendations:

 

• Invest in a high-quality air purification system that incorporates negative ions, UV, and HEPA filter technology.
• Change your air conditioner filters regularly, at least once a month if you have pets and every other month if you don't have pets.
• Be sure to purchase an EMF protection device for your cellphone to protect you from your phone's harmful radiation.
• Instead of store-bought coffee, start drinking natural grain coffee or herbal blends.
• Purchase food at your local farmers' markets instead of chain store or national supermarkets. Food from your local farmers' markets will be the freshest you can buy.
• Use a dehumidifer to clear moisture from the air and help to prevent mold and mildew.
• Use a radiation detector to check your home for radiation levels.
• Replace table salt with natural Himalayan Crystal Salt, which is natural.
• Quit smoking!!!
• Use organic fermented sources of soy.
• Replace refined sugars and artificial sweeteners with raw sugar cane or locally grown honey.
• Install alkalizing and ionizing filters in the bathroom and kitchen if a whole house water purification system isn't feasible.
• Test your water for contaminants with a home testing kit.

 

Which of these tips are you planning on trying out?

 

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Three Great Tips to Make Your Heavy Metal and Chemical Cleanse Effective

If you're ready to begin a heavy metal/chemical cleanse, you want to make sure that it's able to do its job as efficiently as possible. By following these three tips, you can help to make your cleanse as effective as it can be.

 

1. Try to eat healthy during your cleanse! We recommend that you eat five small meals per day.

2. Use Far Infrared Therapy (FIR) to further detoxify your body of heavy metals. Your skin is your body's largest detoxification organ, and FIR uses this to its advantage. FIR breaks down blood toxins to be expelled through your sweat. FIR also helps to relieve stress, promote healthy digestion, and remove heavy metal and chemical toxins.

3. As soon as you can, have your mercury fillings removed by a dentist experienced in removing these types of harmful fillings. Mercury fillings are dangerous because they emit vapors that pour into your body, adding toxins.

 

This wraps up our portion on heavy metal and chemical cleansing--come back tomorrow to find out about Dr. Edward F. Group III's recommendations for Green Living.

 

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My Experience with a Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy

Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy (LIS)--that's a mouthful, isn't it?

 

Well, yesterday, I found myself getting ready to undergo this procedure, and I was none too happy about it. I've been suffering from anal fissures for the past two months or so, and my doctor broke the news to me last week: it's time for surgery.

 

No one wants to have surgery--least of all on their bum. But I knew it had to be done, so I put on a brave face and got ready for the LIS. An LIS is a procedure that involves the cutting of an internal muscle in order to relieve some of the pressure on an anal fissure. This pressure is what keeps an anal fissure from properly healing.

 

At 9:00, I got all prepped for surgery, and for the next two hours, I stared at the television and watched reruns of Charmed and Supernatural. At about 11:15, I was wheeled into the operating room and injected with some happy drugs that made life seem full of clouds and rainbows.

 

Needless to say, those drugs made the procedure easy to deal with.

 

The next thing I knew, I was waking up in the recovery room and laughing hysterically.The rest of the day is quite the blur...lots of sleeping. A little nausea, especially when I had to remove the gauze from my delicate bum.

 

But this morning, I'm feeling wonderful and thankful that the procedure was such a simple one.

 

What about you, readers? Has anyone out there experienced an LIS?

 

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How to Find the Best Heavy Metal Cleansing Products

Here are five more tips that will help you in your search for the absolute best heavy metal and chemical cleansing product:

 

1. Make sure the product helps your body safely remove toxic chemicals and heavy metals (it should say this in the product information).
2. Make sure you don't need to take time off work in order to use the product.
3. Make sure the product can be used safely on a regular basis to maintain a clean body.
4. Make sure the product is Halal and Vegan suitable, GMO-free, made in the USA, and Kosher certified.
5. Make sure no animal testing was performed on the product.

 

That's it! Dr. Edward F. Group III, author of The Green Body Cleanse, recommends using a combination of Dr. Group's Detox Foot Pads and Zeotrex.

 

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