Jumaat, 29 November 2013
More
Than Forty Percent of All Cancers Are Preventable Through Lifestyle
Modifications
The study provided some
predictable results that follow along with the lifestyle pattern of many
western cultures. Thirty-four percent of the cancers were found to be linked to
smoking, diet, alcohol and excess weight. One in 25 of cancers are linked to a
person's job, such as being exposed to chemicals or asbestos. Certain cancer
risk factors were found to favor either men or women more prominently.
The authors of this
study concluded that 45% of the cancers found in men could be prevented by
altering one or more of the fourteen identified risk factors, along with 40% of
all cancers in women. Many health-minded individuals already maintain a natural
and healthy diet, and avoid smoking and processed meats. Make note of the 14
identified cancer risk factors to prevent cancer and a host of life-threatening
chronic diseases.
4
Causes for High Blood Pressure
Your Stressful Schedule
Chronic stress, like
the kind you experience every day during your 9-to-5, can significantly
increase your blood pressure, says Eric Topol, M.D., Men’s Health advisor and
cardiologist at Scripps Health. Your move: Grab a glass of milk. Stress lowers
your levels of serotonin, which is the body’s go-to stay-calm chemical. But
milk contains whey protein, which Dutch researchers found can help boost
tryptophan, one of the building blocks of serotonin, by 43 percent. (Not a fan
of dairy? Discover 6 Easy Ways to Beat Job Stress.)
Your Excess Baggage
Weight is one of the
biggest contributors to high blood pressure. But then again, it differs from
person to person, says Dr. Topol. “Some people can be extremely heavy and their
blood pressure is normal, while others can gain just a little weight and their
blood pressure goes through the roof,” he says. Your move: Ditch the processed
crap and upgrade your kitchen with whole foods like fruits, nuts, vegetables,
whole grains, as well as proteins like fish and meat. “Your body requires about
ten times more energy to process a gram of protein than a gram of fat. So
you’ll burn more calories just by eating more protein-packed foods,” says Alan
Aragon, M.S., Men’s Health nutrition advisor.
Channeling your inner
carnivore also helps your blood pressure. Australian researchers found that
people with high blood pressure who swapped 8 percent of their daily calories
from bread, potatoes, cereal, or pasta with lean red meat saw a four-point drop
in their systolic blood pressure in just 8 weeks.
Your Genes
Genetics certainly play
a major role in your blood pressure, but that doesn’t mean your fate is sealed
if your old man had the condition. Even if you have the genetic burden, you may
be able to override it by leading an active lifestyle, Dr. Topol says. Case in
point: Researchers studied 6,000 people who had a family history of high blood
pressure, yet hadn’t developed it themselves. At the end of the five-year
study, those who walked briskly for at least 150 minutes per week had a 34
percent lower risk of developing the disease than people who were inactive.
Your Lack of Exercise
Lack of activity
doesn’t just contribute to your growing waistline—it greatly ups your risk for
high blood pressure, too. Your move: Hit the gym on a regular basis and make
sure you’re getting your dose of aerobic exercise, advises Dr. Topol. In fact,
the American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes (or longer) of moderately
intense physical activity, at least five days a week. The reason: Regular
physical activity opens up your blood vessels, which ultimately helps keep the
pressure in your veins and arteries at normal levels. (Need some inspiration to
get you started? Check out the program that will Ignite Your Fat-Burning
Furnace.)
Lifestyle
and dietary changes
1. Avoid sugars,
artificial sweeteners and caffeine and alcohol, which promote rapid release of
urine. Ingest foods containing vitamin C. Cranberries prevent bacteria growth
in urine and prevent bacteria from sticking to the bladder walls. Fiber helps
by absorbing water.
2. Staying active and
maintaining weight control can be essential. One way or another, just get
moving - because many health problems, including urinary incontinence, are associated
with obesity and lack of activity. Studies have shown that weight loss can
greatly decrease overactive bladder.
3. Acupuncture can
strengthen the urogenital system, tone the pelvic muscles and increase blood
flow to the bladder. Acupuncture also boosts the immune system, diminishes
swelling, and keeps hormones in balance.
4. Drink plenty of
water every day in order to keep your urinary tract properly cleansed. Note:
You should not drink liquids right before bedtime and should also limit liquids
prior to physical activities.
5. For women, avoid
feminine deodorant products as they may be urinary tract irritants.
6. Until you get your
overactive bladder under control, wearing absorbent pads can help hide any
leakage that occurs.
A
health alert to all women - wearing a bra can contribute to breast cancer
Although this may sound
like a far-out, unconventional idea - many health professionals are beginning
to think twice about the safety of a bra. The truth is that wearing a bra has
the ability to easily block lymphatic drainage due to breast compression -
which can lead to tissue edema, cysts and the accumulation of toxins.
Naturally, if this toxic burden is not cleared away by the lymphatic system,
these toxins can promote breast cancer cell growth.
Interestingly, after
only a few weeks of NOT wearing a bra, many women report feeling less breast
pain, swelling and cysts. If, for some reason, wearing a bra is a must (i.e.
during exercise) - simply take it off as soon as possible. In addition, breast
massage is a great way to improve circulation and reduce the risk of toxic
buildup.
four
steps for easy and painless lifestyle spring cleaning
As the ice continues to
melt, the flowers start to bloom, and winter fully eclipses into spring,
perhaps it is time to get your life into alignment with the changing seasons by
doing a little spring cleaning of your own, both physically and emotionally. Here
are four helpful ideas to get you started on your journey to a simpler and more
natural lifestyle this year:
1) Start your mornings
off right with living foods. Since spring is symbolic of renewal and growth,
one way to implement this theme into your diet is to start every day off right
with living foods. Freshly-squeezed juices, living seeds, organic fruits and
vegetables, and other raw foods are far more substantial and life-giving than
many of the "dead" foods people commonly eat for breakfast. Besides
their many nutritional benefits, living foods help to detoxify the body and
improve the pathways through which energy and life are imparted.
2) Detoxify your
thoughts. Physical detoxification is important, but so is mental
detoxification. What benefits the body should also benefit the mind, and one
way you can help this process along is by journaling your life. Write out all
the thoughts in your head when you run into a specific problem or roadblock in
life, and go back and edit it later in the day or week. By revising your own
thought processes in this way, you can gradually cut out the things in your
life that are holding you back or tearing you down.
3) Cleanse your living
environment. They say cleanliness is next to godliness, but one thing is for
sure -- messy living spaces lead to messy, unhealthy lifestyles. Take the time
to clean out your closet, desk, and kitchen, for instance, and get rid of the
things you no longer need or use. Not only will this de-cluttering process help
bring you peace of mind, but it will also give you a fresh opportunity to
simplify your life and reorganize your own life's trajectory for the better.
4) Work toward building
friendships and community. Humans were made for connection, and two of the most
important connections we can make in this life are friendship and community.
Take some time to interact with the people in your life who matter to you, or
even those whom you are merely interested in getting to know better. Give your
friends and family members a call, or write them personal letters and mail them
the old-fashioned way. Doing so will not only enrich your own state of being,
but also help spread the love to someone who might really be needing it.
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