The other day I saw an item on an ‘online magazine website’ where someone reasoned that a certain well known brand of petroleum jelly MUST be OK for you, because a woman they knew, who died in her 70’s, had used it all her life and had ‘great skin’ when she shuffled off this mortal coil!

Sadly, just like there will always be ‘anecdotal’ evidence of the old guy who died at 90 after smoking 40 full-strength, high-tar cigarettes every day since he was 15 - although no-one now doubts that cigarette smoking is harmful to your health - so it will be that many people know of folks who have used a certain product like, say, petroleum jelly regularly throughout their lives - and seem to have been unaffected.

The point that people are often overlooking is that there is overwhelming evidence that all petro-chemical derived products are toxic to humans. Such toxicity may emerge in the form of increased sensitivity, or perhaps the triggering of allergies, or maybe even the development of one or other form of cancer.

In the UK (and US) currently the chances of you developing some form of cancer during your lifetime is 1 in 3!!! In some places the statistics are even worse - in Singapore it is an incredible 1 in 2 for instance! Not a ‘lottery’ that anyone wants to win I would guess. But just what can you do to stop yourself becoming a ’statistic’ and a hostage to this ‘toxic time-bomb’ that is ticking inside all of us alive today (unless we’ve lived our lives in a hermetically sealed bubble :-D)!

The worst aspect of continuing to use proven toxic materials regularly on the skin is that it may not be YOU (the user) who suffers but your children, or children’s children…or even further down the generations. In fact animal studies have shown that exposure to toxic substances affected offspring FIVE generations down the line! So it may well prove that the ‘synthetic chemical sins’ of the Fathers (and Mothers) are indeed visited on their sons and daughter, and their great-great-great-grandsons and -granddaughters, too!

We as humans have only seen about two generations (2 x 25 = 50 years) pass since the introduction of almost 100,000 man-made, that is ‘non-natural’, chemicals into our lives. Such chemicals are found in many, many things we come into contact with daily, and we may even have been ‘brought up’ believing these substances are ‘good’ for us. We now know that our skins, a semi permeable membrane, not only lets sweat out, it also lets up to 60% of what we rub on it IN!

We are only beginning to guess the long-term effects of the ‘ticking time-bomb of chemical burden’ that our bodies are having to bear – especially as most of us will be long-gone before the results really appear as mutations in our gene-pool. It is our children’s, children’s, children who are likely to ‘pick-up-the-tab’ for us having ‘wonderful looking skin’ until our 70’s…

Thankfully, the answer to this nightmare scenario is straightforward! Simply choose to use ONLY products based on safe natural ingredients that have been used for 1000’s of years. Ingredients that have been used for hundreds of generations already, that we KNOW are definitely beneficial to the skin and body. These are the sort of ingredients used in 100% natural and certified organic products that are beginning to become available to a wider market via the internet and the increasing number of specialist organic shops. It is worth the search - but ALWAYS check the label to make sure you are not falling for ‘false organic marketing’ - there is a lot about!

STOP being willingly ‘fooled’ by the fact that you may have used something for years and ‘aren’t ill yet’! START by getting all petro-chemical based products OUT of your family’s life now. In fact get ALL non-natural chemicals and products out of your life if you can because it may not be JUST yourself you could be harming if you don’t!

By using genuine, certified organic and natural skin products in your home from now on, you will also be setting a good example for your children which will help protect their future kids, too. In fact do your best to encourage anyone you care about to change the products they use on their bodies - soaps, shampoos, body creams, face creams, hand creams, cosmetics, after shave, and so on, as soon as possible! We are all individuals and no-one knows just what ‘load’ will be ‘enough’ to trigger a life-threatening condition for any one of us…or our descendants.

We all have the power to reclaim and improve our health. Some of us also have the responsibility to educate others - especially our children. Ignorance is no defense and no excuse for NOT doing what needs to be done. Just think, the ODDS are that amongst a family of two parents and one child, AT LEAST one of you will suffer from cancer before you die. So stop making YOUR family enter the skin-care ‘Cancer Lottery’ every day. Find, choose and use a safer alternative form of skincare from today – go natural and organic!

Article by A. Graham Smith MSc BSc – The author has many years experience in the
food industry and teaching students studying food production, nutrition and health at degree
level. He now regularly contributes articles to the non toxic lifestyle website gonando.com/ GoNandO.com
where additional information about skin care, and gonando.com/all-natural-food-supplement.html food related ‘Cancer Scare’ issues can be found. You can also claim a complementary copy of the latest gonando.com/organic-beauty-products.html#directory#ttp://www.gonando.com/organic-beauty-products.html#directory Toxic Ingredients in Everyday Products ‘Desktop-Directory’ via the website, prepared by A Graham Smith.

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Cancer is a disease that is constantly being studied by doctors due to the fact that it affects so many people and is so debilitating to so many. In addition to being studied by doctors, individuals are always on the lookout for natural ways to help cure this disease or make living with it easier. Recently, science suggests the flaxseeds may assist with preventing and helping eliminate this disease.

What is Cancer?

Cancer is a disease that can be identified as a disease that causes cells to grow and expand beyond the normal amount. These cells then attack and kill normal healthy cells that are around them. Around 13% of all deaths are caused by cancer. While cancer generally affects people as they grow older, it can strike at any age.

Cancer can be caused by several factors. Most cancer is caused by changes in a person’s genetic material, which are caused by things such as smoke, infection, chemicals, radiation, and other carcinogens. While not every person that is exposed to these things will get this disease, individuals that have a greater genetic disposition are more likely to become affected.

Once a person is diagnosed with they can be treated in a variety of ways, depending on the stage of their disease and the type of malignancy they have. Some of these treatments, such as chemotherapy, can be very debilitating to patients. Other treatments such as surgery can be very risky for patients, although at times there may be no other option.

Flaxseeds and Cancer

Flaxseeds are believed to help prevent and cure cancer due to the fact that they contain alpha-linolenic acid and have certain antioxidant effects. However, while flaxseeds may be healthy, there’s no conclusive evidence that flaxseeds can have a significant benefit for individuals that are already fighting disease. However, flaxseeds can be included in a person’s diet along with other healthy foods to assist a person and staying healthy over all.

Individuals taking flaxseed supplements should be wary. This is because with high doses, no one really knows what the potential side effects of taking this and other natural supplement may be. Patients should certainly consult their doctor, whether or not they currently have cancer, prior to starting any medications, herbal or otherwise. In fact, when taken without the recommendation of a doctor, many supplements throughout the years have been proven to be far more harmful than beneficial. One example of this was the diet craze using ephedra a few years ago. It was touted as a natural supplement and found to be very harmful after study.

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At one time, stomach cancer was the most common type of cancer known in the United States. As the years progressed, the disease became less common among patients. While there are no definitive answers as to why, it’s thought to be related to the decline in salted or smoked food intake. Even with the decline in cases, this disease still presents a serious problem throughout the nation and the rest of the world.

While studies are unclear, some experts recommend a balanced diet to fighting against cancer development. In addition, researchers believe that damaged DNA in the stomach cells may lead to cancer. A large majority of individuals are infected by a bacteria known as H. pylori, which resides in the stomach. It is unknown how this bacteria is transmitted, but it is believed to be spread from individuals or through drinking water. H. pylori causes ulcers and may also be a leading cause of stomach cancer.

Foods, which include nitrates, are also of concern among cancer researchers. Foods such as hot dogs, certain deli meats, bacon and ham contain substances known to cause stomach cancer, as does red meat, and smoked or salted foods. Certain foods are believed to protect against stomach cancer, including fruits or vegetables. Items such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots are especially helpful in the prevention of this disease.

Perhaps one of the most troubling facts about the disease is that stomach cancer is difficult to diagnose. A cancerous tumor may be quite large by the time that it is diagnosed due to the lack of symptoms associated with stomach cancer. When present, the most common signs include upper abdominal pain, especially after eating. Other symptoms include bleeding, weight loss and general weakness. Patients who experience early fullness when eating should also be on alert as this may be a symptom of the stomach’s inability to expand due to the presence of a tumor. If left untreated, the cancer cells can spread quickly to other parts of the body and cause even further damage. Part of the problem is that, like many other illnesses, the symptoms sound very similar to those of other ailments. The presence of one or more of these does not necessarily confirm the presence of cancer, but it should cause the individual to be alert to the possibility.

Studies show that men are twice as likely to develop stomach cancer and is most common in individuals from age 40 to 80. This disease is rarely present in individuals 40 years of ago or younger. In addition, the use of tobacco and alcohol are perhaps the most obvious cancer causing agents. Studies have shown that both men and woman are more likely to develop stomach cancer if they smoke. Other factors, including family history and obesity, can encourage the development of stomach cancer.

This article should not be construed as professional medical advice. If you, or someone that you know, is concerned about the possibility of cancer, you should seek medical attention immediately. A medical doctor can discuss various options, prevention and treatment possibilities should the presence of cancer be detected. A series of tests may be conducted in order to confirm, or rule out, any such diagnosis and can only be done by a medical doctor.

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Dr. Logan Pallas is a cancer researcher and natural health writer. For more information visit his stomach cancer directory at stomach-cancer.info” target=”_new stomach-cancer.info Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety as long as the links, and resource box are not altered in any way.

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For many men prostate symptoms are just something that they consider a part of growing old. This isn’t always necessarily true and any sign or symptom of prostate trouble needs to be checked by a doctor. In all likelihood any symptoms experienced will be the result of an enlarged prostate and not cancer. The earlier symptoms are diagnosed the sooner the condition can be treated and relieved.

By 60 about half of all men will be affected and by the age of 80 nine out of every ten men will be experiencing some sort of prostate symptoms. There are a range of different prostate symptoms that might point to developing problems and, as with most things, these symptoms can also be caused by a whole range of other problems.

Symptoms are usually those of a benign condition, such as benign prostate hyperplasia, and treatment can improve quality of life. Symptoms of BPH include a hesitant or weak stream, straining to urinate, a feeling that the bladder does not empty completely, urge incontinence (an involuntary loss of urine preceded by an uncontrollable sense of urgency), increased frequency of urination (particularly at night), an urgent need to urinate, and pain or irritation when urinating. Other symptoms include continuing pain in the lower back; pelvis, or upper thighs. Because prostate cancer tends to metastasize to the bone, bone pain, particularly in the back, can be another symptom of prostate cancer.

Prostate problems will develop in the vast majority of men as they grow older, commonly starting at around 50 years of age. Like other cancers, prostate cancer is a disease of cells growing out of control. Prostate cancer is usually a slow-growing type of disease, but there are some fast growing prostate cancers as well. It often causes no symptoms at all, especially in its early stages. Prostate cancer, relatively unheard of until recently, has become the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and a leading cause of premature death. In many cases prostate symptoms will be quite mild and, because at this time in life most of us are starting to develop a range of medical problems, we tend to ignore prostate symptoms as being nothing more than a normal part of the ageing process.

These prostate symptoms are the body’s warning signs that problems may be starting to develop and, whilst in most cases, this is not serious and nothing to be worried about, for all too many men these are the warning signs of a serious and in many cases fatal disease. Hopefully, with increased awareness of prostate problems, fewer men will present at this late stage of the disease and get treatment before it becomes a problem.

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