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      Oncologists Call For An End To Tanning Beds

      March 24, 2012 /

      Skin cancers constitute nearly half of all new cancers in the United States, with more than 3.5 million new cases annually.

      In the past 3 decades, melanoma-related mortality has risen in the United States by 690%.

      The scientific case against tanning beds is strong. Of note, a recent study linked tanning-bed use during adolescence and early adulthood with a 2-fold increased risk for melanoma (Int J Cancer. 2011;128:2425-2435). A study of nearly 1200 melanoma patients presented at the 2012 American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting provided even more convincing evidence linking indoor tanning with invasive cutaneous melanoma, as reported by Medscape Medical News.

      Nearly 26 bills intended to limit tanning bed use in the U.S have been vehemently challenged by the tanning bed industry. Nearly all were defeated.

      Public safety, once again, takes a back seat to special interest.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      Natural Ways To Enhance Your Body’s Source Of HCG

      March 24, 2012 /

      The popular HCG diet requires injections by a physician and a 500 calorie a day diet.

      The theory being that your body will metabolize stored fat leaving you with lean muscle tissue.

      This naturally occurring hormone is produced in the pituitary gland during childhood to facilitate and productions wanes as we age, however, there are ways to boost production to benefit from the vitality and growth which this hormone provides.

      The extreme diet is expensive and not proven and considering the low calorie intake; potentially very bad for your health.

      Being under a doctor’s care is a must as there are side effects.

      However, there are ways to enhance your body’s production of HCG which are safe and inexpensive through diet and exercise and lifestyle changes.

      1. Deflate the spare tire. If you happen to suffer from fat stores concentrated centrally around the organs of the abdominal region, GH secretion will be even more impaired. Fortunately, research indicates that declining GH due to body fat gain is partially reversible with weight loss.54 Unfortunately, visceral adiposity is often an indicator of both insulin and leptin resistance and, as a result, can be very difficult to shed permanently. Fortunately recent work has led to the discovery of effective, natural methods for combating leptin resistance.55-58 For more information, see: “Deflating your spare tire for a longer, leaner life…Understanding the risks of leptin resistance” Life Extension, February 2009,58 and “Vindication” (How correcting a testosterone deficit can reduce abdominal adiposity), Life Extension, December 2008.59

      2. Avoid high-glycemic-load carbohydrates. Insulin is a powerful, direct inhibitor of GH secretion.42,60 To prevent the unhealthy surges of insulin or “insulin spikes” that decrease endogenous GH levels and increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, avoid highly processed carbohydrates like refined white bread and sugary cereal, as well as high-glycemic-load foods such as white rice, potato chips, cookies, soda, and commercially processed fruit juices (high in fructose and devoid of fiber). Instead, emphasize nutrient and fiber-rich whole fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes (beans).61

      3. Insist on a good night’s sleep. The majority of GH secretion occurs at night during slow-wave (deep) sleep. Along with high-intensity exercise, another natural stimulus of endogenous GH secretion is sleep itself. It is well documented that inadequate sleep, irregular sleeping patterns, and poor quality sleep can substantially inhibit GH secretion.1,42 To optimize sleep, maintain good sleep hygiene habits: keep to a regular bedtime and wake up time; do not consume alcohol or caffeine 4-6 hours before bedtime; and keep excess light and noise out of the bedroom.

      4. Plan your last meal of the day carefully. Your last meal of the day is the most important for maintaining a robust GH/IGF-1 axis. A high-protein, low-carbohydrate snack before bedtime serves a dual purpose. First, it helps minimize insulin release and allows for maximum endogenous GH secretion. Second, important essential and conditionally essential amino acids found in protein assist endogenous GH secretion.42-44

      5. Stay active! Exercise is a significant, natural optimizer of GH secretion.62 The type of exercise you do, as well the intensity and duration of your workouts, all play an important role in determining to what degree your training regimen contributes to GH secretion. A number of studies have suggested that the intensity necessary to trigger exercise-induced GH release corresponds to the lactate threshold—the exercise intensity at which lactic acid accumulates in the blood.63 Exercise training above the lactate threshold appears to amplify the pulsatile release of endogenous GH at rest, increasing total secretion for at least 24 hours.

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Research

      Is Coffee An Effective Weight Loss Aid?

      March 23, 2012 /

      Coffee may offer more than just your morning jolt.

      A recent study shows that coffee not only helps to reduce weight but also shows promise in reducing he risk of adult-onset diabetes.

      Coffee, one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, contains a plethora of naturally-occurring compounds, including several classes of antioxidants. Coffee is already known to be a preventive factor against mild depression, Parkinson’s disease, and colon and rectal cancers. Now it appears that compounds in coffee also help to regulate blood glucose, reduce fat production, and enable steady weight loss.

      The compounds responsible for the weight-controlling effects of coffee are antioxidants known collectively as the chlorogenic acids. These acids appear to slow the production of glucose in the body after a meal, by modifying the activity of certain enzymes in the liver. Additionally, the chlorogenic acids cause a more slow and sustained release of glucose into the body after eating, thereby reducing the production of new fat cells.

      The takeaway is that black coffee, espresso, coffee with a small amount of milk, or a green coffee bean supplement all appear to support weight reduction and lower rates of diabetes.

      In the studies cited, decaffeinated coffee and caffeinated coffee alike worked equally well.

      Nutrition, Research

      Fixing Food Deserts

      March 23, 2012 /

      Otherwise known as food deserts, for the lack of fresh produce and healthy food choices, efforts are being made to remedy the problem.

      Thanks to Micelle Obama for taking up the cause and creating awareness, grocery stores are being built in once forgotten areas.

      “Simply providing fruits and vegetables may not be enough if [they] don’t meet the expectations of those people who are supposed to buy them,” Jonathan Blitstein, a research psychologist at Research Triangle Institute and lead author of the paper, tells The Salt.

      In other words, low-income shoppers dislike wilted lettuce just as much as anyone else. Not shocking.

      Providing a wide variety of choices as well as well maintained and fresh produce will go a long way to encourage people to buy fresh, healthy ingredients to prepare for their families.

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Research, Resources

      One Person Dies Every Six Seconds From This

      March 22, 2012 /

      Tobacco remains responsible as the number one killer in world.

      As developed countries in the West are seeing a small decrease the rest of the developing world, especially those who are in the lowest socio-economic strata, are seeing a dramatic increase.

      Tobacco companies prey on the lack of education and misinformation about tobacco to encourage young smokers.

      Tobacco has killed 50 million people in the last 10 years, and tobacco is responsible for more than 15 percent of all male deaths and 7 percent of female deaths, the new Tobacco Atlas report found.
      In China, tobacco is already the number one killer – causing 1.2 million deaths a year – and that number is expected to rise to 3.5 million a year by 2030, the report said.

      Smoking causes lung cancer as well as several other chronic pulmonary diseases and is a major risk factor in heart disease, the world’s number one killer.

      Quality Control, Research

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