February 16th, 2009
That’s right, the colorful tiny fruit (yes, it’s a fruit) has been shown to pack a powerful punch against several forms of cancer. A variety of studies indicate that a diet rich in tomato based products (tomato paste, sauce, juice, soup and ketchup) can significantly reduce the risk of prostate, lung and colon cancer. Not bad for a fruit that was considered by many to be poisonous and inedible until the 19th century.rnrnWhat’s the Active Ingredient?rnrnThe active ingredient that makes tomatoes such a formidable opponent against cancer cells is the carotenoid called Lycopene. Lycopene is the natural red pigment found in tomatoes and tomato based products. The redder the tomato, the more lycopene is present.rnrnHow does Lycopene Fight Cancer?rnrnIn the body, lycopene is deposited in the liver, lungs, prostate gland, colon and skin. Its concentration in body tissues tends to be higher than all other carotenoids. Some organs, such as the testes and adrenal glands, store higher levels of lycopene than do other organs or tissues. Lycopene acts as a super antioxidant by picking up free radicals in the body. Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Once formed these highly reactive radicals can begin a chain reaction. Their primary danger comes from the damage they have the ability to do when they react with important cellular components such as DNA, or the cell membrane. Cells might function poorly or die if this occurs.rnrnIs there any Research on the Cancer fighting power of Lycopene?rnrnEven though more large-scale studies are needed before any definitive conclusions can be made, current research does suggest that lycopene from various tomato products is indeed associated with the lowered risk of several types of cancers. Several published reports are listed below.rnrnGann et al. 1999 - Cancer ResearchrnThe study examined initial plasma caroteniods (including lycopene) of 1872 men in 1982, and then followed them for 13 years. These men were randomly assigned to a placebo group or a group to receive beta-carotene and aspirin supplementation. Of the men studied, 578 developed prostate cancer versus 1294 control subjects. Lycopene was the only antioxidant with a significantly lower average blood level in those men with cancer as compared to those without cancer. In those men not receiving the aspirin and beta carotene, plasma lycopene levels were very strongly related to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. This study concluded that increased consumption of tomato products and other lycopene-containing foods might reduce the onset of prostate cancer.rnrnGiovannucci 1999 - Journal of the National Cancer InstituternThis journal is a review of research studies available regarding cancer risk (not just prostate cancer) and intake of tomato based foods as well as blood lycopene levels. After identifying 72 studies that fit these criteria, it was found that an inverse relationship between tomato intake or blood lycopene levels and cancer risk was reported in 57 of them. Of these 57, it was found that 35 of these inverse relationships were statistically significant. It was also found that cancer protection from lycopene was strongest for prostate, colon and stomach cancers, but also appeared to have some benefit in the treatment of other cancers.rnrnRao et al. 1999 - Nutrition and CancerrnThis study examined plasma and prostate lycopene levels in cancer patients and a control group free of cancer. Though only 12 patients were in each group, significantly lower serum and prostate lycopene levels were found in those with cancer. Levels of other carotenoid substances did not vary between the groups.rnrnAdditional BenefitsrnrnIn addition to fighting cancer, the lycopene found in tomatoes has been associated with better mental activity in old age and a reduced risk of heart disease. A University of Maryland study found that tomatoes might protect the eyes by hampering macular degeneration, a cause of vision loss in older adults.rnrnHow do I get Lycopene into my body?rnrnThe ideal source of lycopene intake is through eating tomato-based products. This is more effective than supplementation. You’ll get the most lycopene through concentrates and processed products such as tomato paste, sauce, soup and canned tomatoes. Heating helps to release lycopene and adding a little light olive oil will increase absorption. Begin packing your diet with more tomato based recipes and begin enjoying the cancer fighting power of the mighty tomato.
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December 30th, 2008
This site is specially designed for health and nutrition specialists, patient care, conditions of diseases. As professionals, who now have access to a whole new class of proteins for use in food or medical products, with a group of bioactive proteins, as a base. Bio-protein, is the basis of this category is immune, instead of the usual milk, casein, soy, small-milk, meat or collagen.rnrnThe immunoglobulins are bioactive proteins, have been verbally successfully to improve immune function, growth and health of young animals. More than 100 million animals during the years of food, nutrition, supplemented by natural immunoglobulin as a means to improve health status. Base biodiversity for their efficiency, with measurable effects in vivo, in millions of animals provides a strong motivation for use in human disease similar conditions, both the gastrointestinal tract and immune system.rnrnBoth plasma proteins and immunoglobulins, whether orally or through food or water, has been found for the production of cytokines in the contents of the digestive system. Increase in inflammatory cytokines are often the unintended weight loss, self, and loss of body weight low. The modulation of cytokines have enormous benefits for people with immune deficiency, chronic diarrhea and inflammatory disease.rnrnProliant Health Ingredients is currently in various stages of research in the following conditions: 1. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 2. Syndrome irritable bowel. 3. Immune deficiency, including HIV / AIDS. 4. Recovery of chemotherapy - Cancer.rnrnUndoubtedly, you’ve frequently asked questions such as: 1) Does IgG destroyed by acid or protease good of the environment? 2) Antibodies are very specific yes, how can immunoglobulins other species benefit humans?. 3) If clinical studies?rnrnThese questions and many others were in detail on our site. If you’ve questions, not in the website, please contact us.rn
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December 30th, 2008
The human heart is one-of-a-kind in its ability to love, wisdom, compassion and caring. The human heart is very special in its ability to experience sorrow, disappointment and pain.rnrnLiving with an open heart and the opening to accept and the passion, the mystery and the river of life. Living with an open heart and also means the adoption of a massive influence, when the river of life hits hard.rnrnWhat happens when the passion of life brings sadness, disappointment and pain on the human capability to tolerate? Patterns of response, protection and other survival instincts take over, and there is no separation between the heavy and broken heart. Unfortunately, there’s also the separation of love, joy, and concern for life. And so is life.rnrnBut times are changing. The new energy in the physical level, in a surprising way. These energies to a greater flow of God in all systems of vibrational energy. Each human heart now has the opportunity to the divine. Each human heart now has the opportunity to this higher vibration pulse. Each human heart now has the opportunity, the very special relationship with this incredible source of love and wisdom. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 30th, 2008
A proposal to ensure that the interest and the atmosphere of dance and movement therapy sessions color. We all comprehend, unless you are color blind, his presence in the area of natural and human world. There are associations with the gods, priestly garments, the nature of human beings and the differences between the professions and trades. Without light there’s no life. On the day when the sun gives us light at night and on Monday there any way (thankfully), which can affect this natural cycle. Most people only the colors of the rainbow. A. You can take some of the next color spectrum.rnrnWe have no need for the scientific complexity of the world. Suffice it to say that this part of the spectrum of radio waves. Red is the slowest and longest blue faster and shorter. It seems that the human eye is able to distinguish colors and shades in 2000 and 1000 show. Even the eye can distinguish t minuet of color, there are many languages in which some of the names of colors. Perhaps it is only when the color has an impact on the group of people that the differences between versions of color. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 30th, 2008
Not long ago I read an article that included a doctor eastern much food to help support the strengthening of the sexual energy. That there was no indication of such information as to what food is combined with others. Neither is a reference to the healing process and how and why the addition of these foods, herbs and chemicals to create a passage for the health of the sexual energy of the person concerned. A person must have a doctor who may specialize in the eastern part of the question. (The average number of doctors and other professionals to develop holistic eastern their sexual energy in any way.) Many doctors may be more interested in the prescription of herbal medicines and other OTC and their patients.rnrnMost people want the magic, of course. Most people with busy lives don’t have the strength to start a program on long-term health isn’t based on taking pills or coloring. That may be true, even if they know that the transformation of sexual energy in a higher octane is possible without drugs and can lead to a high say of happiness that is available with or without a partner, wherever and whenever they wanted. (The long-term development, it is clearly waking and sleeping, in second place, like mine, Chi-full of luck.) Read the rest of this entry »
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December 22nd, 2008
Garlic is not for mistic history only, but also it able to kill for enemy. The famous name of this enemy is bactery. The garlic is not just for research by Indonesian scientist, but it also doing research by another scientist from another country.
One of scientist who did this reaserch is Dr. H Isensee from Tubingen University, Jerman, who able to explain about garlic have heart protective (cardio protective).Some of research result explained that garlic essence able to dicrease and kill any kind of microbe and also bacteria which resistance from any drugs.
The garlic essence (allicin) is also able to protect body cells from cancer cause, and also able to slow down cancer cells spread.By the dozen of science report have done spreaded garlic benefit. Any of garlic research always have one result. The result is garlic have many benefit.
Be remember, any two item must be aware to optimalize garlic benefit that you will be you fill.Always use garlic that still fresh. The garlic extract must be standby condition about ten minutes for increase amount of allican garlic.
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