Right way to prevent breast cancer

Posted in Cancer on June 28, 2011 by dietsrecipes
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breast cancer picture

As women have you know how to prevent and avoid breast cancer? Indeed, not all of these diseases strike women, and you do not necessarily suffer from this disease, but that does not mean you do not feel the need to find ways to prevent breast cancer, knowing how to prevent breast cancer in addition to knowledge, is also useful to prevent yourself and family also a friend of the disease.

Here are 13 Ways to PreventBreast Cancer:

1. Awareness of the breast itself
More than 90% of breast tumors detected by women themselves. Note any changes in the breast become an important part of women’s health care k. Currently, women are advised to breast aware? This means that a woman should know what their breasts in front of the mirror, and felt while bathing or lying at different periods of each month, so if there are abnormal changes can be known immediately.

2. Breastfeed your baby
Some research show no relationship between breastfeeding and reduced risk of developing breast cancer although there is no clear agreement on this. The researchers claim that the younger and older mothers to give breast milk to her baby is getting better. This is based on the theory that breast cancer associated with hormone estrogen. Breastfeeding will periodically reduce the levels of these hormones.

3. If you find a lump, see a doctor immediately
Research shows many women defer to a doctor if they find a lump in her breast, they are afraid of having cancer. This is the worst thing they did. If you find a lump, consult a doctor immediately as this will help calm the mind. If the lump is cancerous, do get the right treatment to save lives.

4. Find out if there is a family history of breast cancer
Still need more research to understand thoroughly all the causes of breast cancer. But one thing you need to believe is the gene factor. These factors at least as much as 10% of all cases of breast cancer. It is considered to be one in 500 people carry genes that make them suspected of having the disease.

5. Watch alcohol consumption
In some studies, alcohol has nothing to do with cancer. This is based on the fact that alcohol increases estrogen.

6. Consider weight
Obesity appears to increase risk of breast cancer. Researchers found women with a weight of 44 to 55 pounds after age 18 as much as 40% have a higher risk of developing cancer than those who were changing only 4 or 5 pounds during adolescence.

7. Exercise regularly
Some studies suggest that exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer. This is because research shows that more and exercise less, the higher the level esrogen in the body.

8. Reduce fatty foods
There is much debate about the relationship of breast cancer with diet. But there is evidence that certain western lifestyle appears to increase risk of disease. Maintain a low-fat food intake, does not exceed 30 grams of fat per day. This will help maintain a balanced diet that also helps maintain weight. We store estrogen in body fat, so less fat we carry, the better.

9. After the age of 50 years, doing regular breast screening
Although much research is still needed to determine the causes of breast cancer, one of the major factor is the age factor. 80% of breast cancers occur in women aged over 50 years.

10.Relaxed
Many noted that stress can cause all kinds of health problems. Although still much debate over these findings, lower stress levels will be beneficial to overall health, including the risk of breast cancer.

11. Enter the broccoli into your daily menu.
In about a day you only need a cup of broccoli. Did you know that broccoli contains compounds sulfuraphane scientifically proven to reduce cancer risk.

12. Do not forget fruits and vegetables in the daily menu.
Choose green vegetables and orange. Eat tomatoes rich in lycopene. It is said that lycopene is also an agent that serves the fight against cancer.

13. Drink green tea rich in antioxidants.
In addition to drinking green tea, dark chocolate  occasionally, because scientifically proven to chocolate as cancer fighting agents. But remember not to sweet chocolate, because you will not receive benefits.

As you’ve read above it is not expensive or too costly to save yourself from breast cancer, with a healthy way of living and consumption of fiber-laden foods, this way we can take precautions against this deadly disease. Also do not forget the self-discipline.

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What is Thyroid Cancer?

Posted in Cancer with tags , , , on June 28, 2011 by dietsrecipes
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What is Thyroid Cancer?
Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common cancer of the thyroid gland.
This cancer affects women more often than men. This cancer generally strikes people between the ages of 20 to 40 years, although it did not rule occur in children. The cause of this cancer is not known with certainty. Suspected genetic defect affects the disease. High-dose external radiation to the neck increases the risk of developing thyroid cancer.

Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer usually begins as small bumps (nodules) in the thyroid gland, located at the front of the neck. However, it should be emphasized that most thyroid bumps are harmless and non cancerous (benign).

Thyroid Cancer Treatment

  • There are three types of thyroid cancer treatment:Surgery
  • Radioactive iodine
  • Drugs

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Proper Way to Lower Cholesterol

Posted in Diabetes with tags , , , , , on June 28, 2011 by dietsrecipes

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One more information that might be useful. This time about the cholesterol-lowering foods and beverages.
Assumptions about highcholesterolin the blood can only occur in the elderly or those whose age has been the head of four, really wrong. Here is a great way to lower cholesterol.
Tips to lower cholesterol:

  •      Avoid or reduce foods and beverages greasy, fatty, and high cholesterol.  Example: offal, crabs, shrimp, shellfish, nuts, meat, milk, oil, margarine, chocolate, and sugar.
  • Sport.  Cholesterol does not accumulate so that it must be removed forcibly. The trick with lots of physical activity.
  • Do exercise regularly at least 20 minutes each day.
  •   Increase consumption of foods and beverages that can lower cholesterol levels.
  •   All fruits and vegetables contain fiber. So, all fruits and vegetables are also capable of lowering cholesterol. Fiber can bind cholesterol so it does not circulate in the blood. While vitamin C to balance homeostasis regulator aka cholesterol.Yang keep in mind, vegetables rich in vitamin C is quite soft-boiled. When cooked, the vitamins lost .If vegetables or fruits are made into juice, drink it with the waste, because waste is a source of fiber that can lower cholesterol levels.

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Facts and Myths About Soy

Posted in healthy diet with tags , , on June 28, 2011 by dietsrecipes
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soy picture

There are a multitude of facts and myths about soy.

Myth: Asia consume large amounts of soy foods.
Fact: The average consumption of soy foods in Japan and China about 10 grams (about 2 teaspoons) per day. Asian soy foods in small amounts as a condiment, and not as a substitute for animal foods.

Myth: Soy foods provide complete protein.
Fact: Like all legumes, soy beans methionine deficiency in sulfur-containing amino acids and cystine. In addition, modern processing denatures fragile lysine.

Myth: fermented soy foods can provide vitamin B12 in vegetarian diets.
Fact: The compound that resembles vitamin B12 in soy can not be used by the human body, in fact, soy foods cause the body needs more vitamin B12.

Myth: Soy formula is safe for infants.
Fact: Soy foods contain trypsin inhibitors that inhibit protein digestion and affect pancreatic function. In test animals, diets high in trypsin inhibitors caused stunted growth and pancreatic disorders. Soy foods increase the body’s vitamin D, needed for strong bones and normal growth. Phytic acid in soy foods results in bioavailabilty reduce iron and zinc, needed for health and development of the brain and nervous system. Soybeans also have cholesterol, it is also important for brain development and nervous system. Doses of phytoestrogens in soy formula have been involved in the current trend toward increasingly premature sexual development in girls and delayed or retarded sexual development of boys.

 

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How to Weight Loss With Honey

Posted in healthy diet on June 28, 2011 by dietsrecipes
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weight loss with honey

Do not be mistaken for honey can not be used for dieting, honey contains a very large element of sugar, because sugar element of this that produce honey to increase strength stamina which then allows us to starve. This is because honey can to supply power to activity day without our need to satisfy the appetite that can lead to obesity.

In approximately one tablespoon of honey contains 65 calories. Means if we take two tablespoons of honey in the morning, might as well get the energy intake to activity for 2-3 hours. When compared with the same amount of sugar, honey calorie content of 40% lower. While giving great energy, honey do not gain weight. To lose weight, you can drink honey 3-4 tablespoons in the morning and can be added one or two tablespoons at around 10 am.

This way you will not feel hungry during the day because the energy is still insufficient. At night you can drink two tablespoons before dinner. Another way to reduce weight is by drinking a glass of boiled water with honey and cinnamon powder every morning 30 minutes before breakfast or when stomach is empty.

When done regularly can weight loss, even for people who are very obese, drink this potion on a regular basis will prevent the fat accumulates in the body, although still eating high calorie foods.

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