One of the biggest health concerns most people have today is preventing cancer. Incidences of cancer and in the cancer mortality rate in the United States have risen each year for the last fifty. The age-adjusted cancer mortality rate in 1930 was 143 per 100,000 members of the population, but by 1990, it had risen to 174 per 100,000 in 1990.

Medical technology has come along way in treating this insidious disease, but we still don’t appear to know a great deal about preventing many types of cancer. And, even with the treatments that we do have, 300 people in the United States die from cancer every single day.

Many of our country’s deaths from cancer are completely preventable. For example, about 90 percent of the one million skin cancers in the United States that were diagnosed in 2005 could have been prevented by protection from sun. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2006 about 170,000 lives will be lost to cancer because of tobacco use, so these too are completely preventable.

However, there are many other cancers that we cannot prevent, in part because we don’t know what causes them. But, there may be a product already in your cupboard that can help prevent, or even treat, cancer. Over the past several years, medical science has begun to scientifically prove out what Asian culture seems to have known for years; tea, particularly green tea is effective in preserving health.

The Chinese have used green tea for centuries to treat everything from headaches to depression. One of the most significant health benefits that green tea appears to provide is prevention against certain types of cancer. But, the studies are getting even more promising. It looks as though green tea can be an effective treatment for certain types of cancer, too.

Tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. Therefore, what we refer to as “herb tea” is not really tea at all, but rather an herbal infusion. There are many different types of tea; most of the differences come from the way the tea is processed.

Tea leaves naturally contain catechins. Catechins belong to the flavan-3-ol class of flavonoids. EGCG is one of the many catechins contained in tea, and is considered to be the most powerful anti-oxidant in tea leaves.

Fermenting the tea leaves, which is part of processing tea leaves for black tea, converts these catechins to other compounds and reduces their health benefits. Therefore, green tea, because it is not fermented, retains more of its original anti-oxidants than black tea. Scientists have discovered that tea is healthy primarily because of these anti-oxidants.

Each day, as we convert the foods we eat into energy, we create free radicals in our body. These free radicals are oxygen containing molecules that can damage our cells and our DNA if we don’t combat them. It is believed that unchecked free radicals contribute to the development of cancer.

Anti-oxidants are powerful free radical combatants. Fruits and vegetables are also high in anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are linked with preventing cancer, and a decreased risk of stroke, heart disease and lower blood cholesterol.

In addition to these anti-oxidants, all teas, whether black, white or green contain calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamins C and K. Green tea is also appears to be very good for your teeth.

As exciting as it is to think that green tea may be helpful in preventing cancer; what’s even more exciting is that it may also be a powerful treatment for cancer. In one recent study by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Japan*, research showed that green tea, when combined with the drug Adriamycin, was more effective in treating a certain kind of ovarian sarcoma (cancer of the ovaries) than using the adriamycin alone.

In fact, the cancer cells in the rats in the study were not very responsive at all to the drug when it was administered alone; but when administered along with the substance in tea called theanine, the rats became extremely responsive to the treatment. The rats showed a much higher concentration of the drug in their cancer cells when the drug was administered along with the theanine.

This combination of andriamycin and theanine appears to inhibit the growth of tumors; suggesting that cancer patients might be able to avoid progression of their tumors and might be less susceptible to developing new tumors, when green tea substances are used in conjunction with cancer drugs.

This is, of course, very exciting news. Cancer treatment typically has two facets. The first is killing the cancerous cells that already exist in the body. The second is preventing new cancer cells from growing, both in the organ where the cancer originated, and in other organs (metastasis).

If green tea can help with both aspects of cancer treatment, as well as preventing cancer in the first place, we may be closer than ever to dramatically reducing the incidence of or even eradicating this disease. Of course, far more research is needed, but these results are promising, indeed.

Jon M. Stout is the Chairman of the Golden Moon Tea Company. Golden Moon Tea carefully selects the finest rare and orthodox teas, which are processed slowly and handcrafted with extreme care. At their website, you can learn more about their current tea offerings, including their exceptional

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Remember when it was safe to make ice cream from
snow, drink from creeks in the wilderness, eat
worms (you DID, didn’t you?!), and breathe the air?
I suspect folks under 30 are wondering what fantasy
world I’m talking about. That is profoundly sad to
me because it means (1) that we have spoiled what
was once a pristine planet, and (2) that some people
have never experienced a world without poisoned
land, water, and air.

Cancer and Planet Earth

“Cancer is now the leading cause of death for
individuals under age 85”. Almost half of men, and
more than one in three women will be diagnosed
with cancer in his or her lifetime. Some of the
cancers that have increased rapidly in the last 20-30
years include melanoma, lymphomas, testicular,
brain, and bone marrow cancers.1 These are terrible
odds! Fortunately many cancers are survivable if
diagnosed and treated early enough.

It is well-established that cancer “evolves from a
complicated combination of multiple exposures.” 2
Which is why the origin of a cancer is not always
easy to identify, and one reason that minimizing
exposure to toxins is imperative.
Another reason to minimize your toxic exposures
where you can, is that many come to us insidiously,
like thieves in the night, stealing our health and
well-being stealthily and silently.

Involuntary vs. Voluntary Exposures: Involuntary
exposures to carcinogens and other toxins are determined by where we live, play,
work, and visit, and are essentially imposed upon
us. For example: radon, arsenic, and other naturally
occurring toxins in the soil and water; toxins in the
materials of buildings where we live, work, study, or
play; pollution from industry located in our air- and
water-sheds—these are all imposed upon us and so
out of our control.

By contrast, voluntary exposures could include
dietary choices, smoking, hobbies, and household
chemicals. [“Voluntary” is not as clear-cut as it first
appears: for example, in the instance of children,
poverty, and disability.] If we aren’t limiting at least
the voluntary exposures, good health starts looking
more like a crapshoot every day!

A philosophical and ethical question emerges here:

Are occupational exposures voluntary or involuntary?
–And What is our responsibility? I have a very
strong opinion about the responsibility of the
individual, but I would love to know what you think about this issue.
After you’ve pondered it, or even while you ponder
it, please write and tell me your opinions and
thoughts. cverret@prodaware.com Thanks!
1 Environmental & Occupational Causes of Cancer.
Lowell Center for Sustainable Production
2 ibid

Cathy Verrét, Product Awareness
Consulting, LLC
541-345-7084 (Eugene, Oregon)
or e-mail: mailto:cverret@prodaware.com
Visit our website: prodaware.com prodaware.com
We’re happy to answer your questions about
chemical health and safety, Material Safety Data
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Have you recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer? If so, you need to sit down and discuss all the possible treatment options with your doctor. Some treatments may not be appropriate for you, so it’s important to determine which options are most suitable. There are a number of factors that need to be considered when determining which type of treatment is likely to be the most effective. It’s often quite difficult to determine which treatment is most appropriate, as it depends how much you give to each factor. Some men also find it difficult to cope with the idea of living with the side effects of certain treatments, such as baldness, impotence or urine incontinence.

Initially, you need to consider basic factors such as your age, overall level of health, your goals for treatment, and how you feel about possible treatment side effects. These should be discussed extensively with your doctor and partner. If something is really bothering you, it’s important to share that with your doctor. You have a right to be fully informed about all your options. Addressing your concerns and trying to find a treatment that is effective but still acceptable to you is part of the duties and obligations of your doctor. If you don’t care about side effects and you just want to get rid of the cancer, fine. But if your concerns are substantial, even to the point of being more important than curing the cancer, then you need to share those concerns upfront.

It’s also important to think about your age. If you’re already in your 70’s and your health is poor, it may not be the preferred choice to follow an aggressive treatment regime. Prostate cancer is a relatively slow growing cancer, and it can take years before it spreads into other parts of your body. If cancer is left alone, and not operated on, it’s often found that it grows even slower. So you could use this to your advantage. Instead of risking your life by undergoing surgery, it may be a better choice to undertake hormone therapy. This is unlikely to get rid of the cancer, but it can retard its growth to a great extent. The advantage of hormone therapy over other more invasive treatments is that it also has very few uncomfortable side effects.

If you’re only in your 50’s or 60’s, or even if you’re older but in good health, then you might be more interested in the treatments that offer the best chance of a cure. These can include things such as radical prostatectomy, external radiation and radioactive treatment, as these are generally considered the most effective methods for eradicating prostate cancer cells. However the side effects of these treatments can be serious, ranging from urine incontinence to impotency. This is why it can be very important for you to consider all factors before choosing which treatment option you want to pursue. There’s no need to make an instant decision, you should take the time to discuss treatment with your family and partner. Whatever decision you make, the support of your family and friends is very important.

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The Story of Norwalk Juicers
The story of the Norwalk Juicer began a long time ago. The development of the original hydraulic press juicer almost a hundred years ago, eventually led to the Norwalk Juicer, as it is known today. The Norwalk Juicer is still sold. The Norwalk Juicer cuts and grates the produce using a vortex triturator with the resulting mass extracted into a linen bag which is then placed under a hydraulic press. The hydraulic press then exerts a huge downforce that sees the extraction from the Norwalk Juicer of 50%-100% more juice than other juicers.

Norwalk Juicers and Gerson Therapy
The Norwalk Juicer is best known in conjunction with the Gerson Therapy, also known as the Gerson Diet or the Gerson Protocol. Dr Gerson’s Principles of Healing is a powerful, natural treatment that boosts your body’s own immune system to heal cancer, arthritis, heart disease, allergies, and many other degenerative diseases. Gerson had very specific requirements for the type of juicer used. The Gerson Institute recommends the Norwalk Juicer which will handle both the grinding stage as well as the pressing stage. Used by Gerson patients and at Gerson-approved Hospitals, the Norwalk Juicer is capable of using raw or cooked vegetables and fruits, nuts and cereals to produce a variety of healthy meals.

The Benefits of Norwalk Juicers
The Norwalk Juicer has many benefits, including:
Easy clean-up with all parts on the front of the machine and easily accessible
Stainless-steel construction, built in the USA and with a 12 year guarantee
Fast and efficient - with 50%-100% more juice than other juicers
Gently grinds and presses so there is no oxidation and 3 to 5 times more nutrients
Available in oak (wood grain) or stainless steel
If price is not a priority, and you want something that can be passed down to your kids, then a Norwalk Juicer is the way to go. Many people claim that it is the world’s best juicer that money can buy. The Norwalk Juicer Model 270 is the current model on sale new from Norwalk, but you can get some fantastic deals by purchasing a used model via eBay. Previous models include the 170, 230, 235 and 265 Norwalk Juicers.

This article was written by Piers Crispin, a writer on consumer affairs. Please visit juicers.organic-knowledge.com juicers.organic-knowledge.com for more information on juicers.organic-knowledge.com/Norwalk-Juicers.html Norwalk Juicers, as well as juicers.organic-knowledge.com/Juice-Extractors.html Juice Extractors.

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