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Finding Informative Articles on Lung Cancer

October 24th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Cancer is one of the most visible issues in our modern day world. I can’t help but be amazed that many individuals still smoke despite the dangers that it pose. In fact, I even saw individuals with holes in their necks that are still smoking. Anyway, most of us have probably read at least a few articles on . This ailment is most often caused by smoking and being around those who smoke. If you are still sucking on cancer sticks, then maybe you just haven’t read the right articles on . Try to pop open your favorite search engine and punch in the word, “smoking.” I’m sure that you will be surprised or further educated by the stuff that you will find.

I always liked hanging out at my friend’s house when I was in middle school. After all, he was my closest buddy, and shooting pool with him was a blast. The problem with visiting him at home is that folks are always smoking in their house. This made the house reek so much that it was almost unbearable. They were totally imposing their bad habit on their son and two daughters. I’m sure that they would have realized the consequences of their bad influence if they read some articles on .

They were also infusing their children with second hand smoke whether they intended it or not. Their habit can cause cancer and they may also pass their vice on their children. In fact, all three children smoke now that they are adults. Parents who use cigarettes usually have children who also use cigarettes. It’s like the old cocaine commercial with the father who confronts his son about using drugs, only to find out that the son learned it from watching him.

It would be a good idea to read articles on because this illness is becoming an epidemic. If you are a smoker of any kind, then I suggest you check out some of the more recent articles on . You can also hop on your laptop today and find out a little more about cancer and its causes. You can choose from different articles on , , and other types of this disease that are available online.

Morgan Hamilton offers expert advice and great tips regarding all aspects concerning

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Stomach Cancer is More Closely Linked to Stomach Ulcers than You Think!

October 24th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Interestingly enough, both the causes and the signs and symptoms of stomach cancer (also called gastic cancer) are almost identical to those of peptic ulcers. It is important to note that you are more likely to have a peptic ulcer if you are showing any of these symptoms, so do not be too alarmed! Of course if your ulcers are already at an advanced stage, then you need to read on to see if you are at risk and what to do about it. Eradicating the H Pylori bacterium is a good way to avoid stomach cancer.

RISK GROUPS
Cancer of the stomach is twice as common in men as it is in women, and most people who develop this type of cancer are over the age of 50 years. Stomach cancer is very rare in people under 40. Even so, get yourself checked out by a doctor who will be able to give you a proper diagnosis.

CAUSES OF STOMACH CANCER
Stomach cancer can be caused by a number of factors that damage the DNA in your stomach cells. When the DNA is damaged, healthy cells can grow out of control and form a tumor (a mass of malignant cells).

These factors include:

H Pylori infection - 75% of the world’s population is infected with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H Pylori) that lives deep in the mucous layer which coats the lining of your stomach. It is the primary cause of stomach ulcers, accounting for at least 80 percent of all cases. Also, the World Health Organization have indicated that close to 50% of the annual new cases of stomach cancer can be attributed to H Pylori infection.

If 75% of the world’s population is infected with the Helicobacter Pylori bacterium, that means that right now 4.6 billion people are infected across the world. Having ulcers doesn’t necessarily put you at higher risk of stomach cancer, but having H Pylori infection does.

Statistics show that 816 million of those infected with H Pylori bacterium right now will develop a stomach ulcer in their lifetime.

That means that 1 in every 7 people (or 17.7% of the current population) are at high risk, and 1 in every 14 people will get stomach cancer from H Pylori. That is an astounding 408 million people.

Nitrates and nitrites - these chemicals are added to certain foods, such as processed or cured meats such as ham and bacon, sausages and other cold meats you normally find down at the deli. Nitrates and nitrites combine with other substances in your stomach to form carcinogens, which are known to cause stomach cancer.

Salted, smoked or pickled foods and red meat - in countries where consumption of salted meat and fish and pickled vegetables is high, the corresponding rates of stomach cancer are also high. Consuming high levels of red meat, especially when the meat is barbecued or well done, has also been linked to stomach cancer.

Tobacco and alcohol use - Both can irritate the stomach lining and are especially likely to cause cancer in the upper stomach area.

Low income groups - children and adults from low income groups are more likely to develop stomach cancer than are those in higher income groups. This is due to a number of reasons. The main problem is in poor countries with poor sanitation and unhygienic living conditions where H Pylori spreads quite quickly.

PREVENTION
From the above it is clear that the easiest way to prevent stomach cancer is to know the causes. Eradicating the H Pylori bacterium is the going to take most of the risk away but then you will also need to adjust your diet and general hygiene.

SYMPTOMS
The most common symptom is a gnawing or burning pain in your stomach just below your sternum
Stomach pains are triggered by hunger and occur between meals and in the early hours of the morning
Pains can be sharp or dull
Bloating of the stomach
Pain can come and go over long periods of time
The passing of foul smelling black, tarry stools could be one of the first symptoms of a gastric ulcer or a duodenal ulcer that has started bleeding
dark red blood in your stools
If your ulcer is already at an advanced stage then repeated and different signs of bleeding can be identified.
Vomiting of new blood which is bright red in color – this indicates that a gastric ulcer has started bleeding. This will be accompanied by repeated episodes of nausea.
Vomiting dark and grainy blood that looks like instant coffee granules. The dark color indicates that this is old blood.
unplanned weight loss
faintness and dizziness when standing up - this is due to loss of blood. Over a long period of time, you may become anemic and feel weak, dizzy, or tired all the time. This is typical of a slow bleed left untreated.

TYPES OF STOMACH CANCER
Most stomach cancers start in the glandular cells in the mucous layer which coats the lining of your stomach, and are called adenocarcinomas.

Although most stomach cancers are adenocarcinomas, there are other forms of the disease, including:
Lymphomas, Carcinoid tumors, and GIST’s (or gastrointestinal stromal tumors)

TREATMENT
The primary goal of any effective treatment is to remove the cancer. Choosing a treatment plan is a major decision, and it’s important spend some time researching all the options to make sure the treatment you select is right for you. It is always worthwhile getting a second opinion if you are unsure.

Treatment options include Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, and Clinical trials.

If you are at an advanced stage, you may be offered participation in a clinical trial. Beware! You may be used as a guinea-pig to test new new drugs, surgery or radiation. You must remember that the treatments used in clinical trials are experimental and have no recorded success rates. You could experience unexpected side effects, and there will be no guarantees offered.

Author Bio
My name is Gavin. My passion is to help others avoid the pitfalls and side effects of conventional medicines. I enjoy writing specifically for you, the patient, without all the medical jargon that only doctors can understand. My aim is to help you easily find an ulcer cure that works best for you. Please feel free to browse my website Please feel free to browse my website ulcer-cure.com ulcer-cure.com for more information.

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Prostate Cancer Information

October 24th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, apart from . After , is the second leading cause of death among men.

In this year, around 234,500 men will be diagnosed with in the US. In 2006, approximately 27,300 men will die from in the US alone. One in every 8 Canadian men will develop the disease, and one in 3 will die from it.

Every man is at risk for . Black men have about a 60% higher incidence rate of than white men, and almost a two-fold higher mortality rate than white men.

Men most at risk include:

- Men over age 40
- North American and European origin
- Diets with a high fat intake
- History of the disease in the family.

The disease takes a long time to develop, and can be easily treated, if detected in its early stages. Prostate cancer can take up to eight to ten years to spread and become life threatening.

There are no specific symptoms, but some potential signs include:

- Frequent, difficult and painful urination
- Blood or pus in the urine
- Pain the in the lower back, pelvic area, or upper thighs
- Painful ejaculation

When speaking about medical options, doctors typically offer patients two choices: radiation therapy or surgery to remove prostate gland.

Studies show that that adding the following to your diet can help reduce the risk of :

- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
- Tomato juice
- Selenium
- Garlic

Here are 5 foods that can help prevent :

1. Black, pinto, small red and kidney beans.
2. Tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit.
3. Sweet potatoes, carrots and cantaloupe.
4. Broccoli, kale and cauliflower.
5. Soy milk.

Alex Fir shares a wealth of information on his website

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12 Cancer-causing ‘Elements’ in our Home? How to Fight Them

October 24th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Fight smart! Look out for natural, safe, easy ways to reduce or solve the 12 cancer-causing ‘elements’ I posted a few days ago. Here are some suggested ways to counteract those 12 cancer-causing ‘elements’! They should be referred as corresponding to its numbering of the previous article.

[1] Bring into the new home plentiful of green non-toxic plants to be placed outside your home and some at your verandah, [only one or two inside your rooms]. Keep your rooms airy and open. Fresh air comes from the plants during the day.

When night falls, use quality air purifiers that really works inside your home. A good air purifier will remove odour, airborne harmful contaminants and pollutants from the air at the same time keep the room clean with fresh air.

Good air purifiers will effectively removes pollen, dust, tobacco smoke, airborne bacteria and viruses, mold, fungi, dust mites, radon decay products, asbestos and dioxins..

[2] Electrical appliances should be kept at a safe distance

When using a computer, place two pots of green plants at each side so as to reduce radiation. These living plants will be the ’scrapgoat’. It will minimize our problem, but it is still best to stay in a safe distance from all electrical appliances especially when it is on.

Beware of our main switch when the household electric comes into our house. Work or stay far from the main switch or just any electrical switches. Be smart to arrange your working table away from them. It pays in the long run.

Try not to work in the evening. Evenings are time for us to rest and rejuvenate and be revitalized. A normal healthy person should go to bed before eleven for best total body rest.

[3] Use water purifiers

When bathing, throw in some natural flowers or natural green leaves to minimize and neutralizing of the unseen contaminants in the water. It works. Or have a pre-treat filter installed outside our home to filter dirt, chlorine and bigger contaminants.

But for drinking and cooking, one should use a reputed, safe, branded filter that emphasizes on filtering the contaminants and leaving behind valuable minerals. We call that water treatment systems.

[4] Use biodegradable shampoos, detergents and safe toothpaste that are proven to be safe.

Use biodegradable and safe products that will not pollute our environment. Fresh, clean water and air now is getting scarcer now. The importance of using biodegradable products that have quality control should be emphasized. Safe products means safe to hands, safe in the sense that they are made from plant origins instead of petroleum distillates or other chemicals.

Though we need to pay more for those biodegradable products, it will be comparatively ‘cheaper’ in the sense of toxicity and poisoning or cancer-causing problems . If we don’t heed them, one day we will pay dearly for this ignorance.

[5] Use traps, boiling water to rid off those insects

Keeping our home clean and hygiene really means to clean it thoroughly. A clean house is detestable to flies and other insects. It is the filth and dirtiness that attract more unwanted pests into our home.

One can also use traps, boiling water to rid off those crawling insects. Mosquitoes nets can be a built-in for homes in humid and equatorial areas.

[6] Use good vacuum and quality air purifiers, it helps!

Poor ventilation in enclosed bedrooms should be regularly aired and to let sunlight into Use of good vacuum and quality air purifiers is a must to keep our rooms clean and green.

[7] Use stainless steels pots

Avoid using aluminium pots, non-stick pots that cannot withstand scratches and abrasive cleansing. Buy pots made of stainless steel. Or utensils made from iron can do too, but there is a need to keep it clean and non-rusty.

[8] Use safe food containers

Proper and safe food storage would stand in advantage where health and hygiene is concerned. Get acquainted with proper food storage.

[9] Don’t stock up canned foods, just don’t buy in excess, use low heat cooking

Most foods are perishable within days of harvest, cooking or storing. One must be advised as not to eat moldy nor burnt foods. Especially those foods that contain fats cannot be kept long.

[10] Wear silk or cotton light clothing

Fabrics made from plant fibers and origins are safer than synthetic fibers. Be careful with its dying processes too. Dark colored materials for internal wear should be out.

[11] Take food supplements instead of medicines

Go for preventive measures, nutritional cures, natural food cures, reflexology, massage or detox programmes which are much safer and effective. Understand the meaning of total health and happiness achievable through the 4 dimensions of health.

[12] Make sure you use ‘proven-to-be-safe’ products, for our skin, eyes and overall health.

There might be cancer-causing agents hidden in some skin care or cosmetics. Buy only from reputed sources.

Since all of us fear the overloading of contaminants in our body, special care should be taken to prevent instead of waiting for it to happen. Prevention is much better than cure. Don’t overload our body system with toxemia and acidosis that cause all kinds of cancer!

Lucy Wong is a health and nutrition consultant. She is keen in sharing the 4 dimensions of health, aiming at attaining total health and happiness for all. She has written many articles on health related issues in her personal column at articlesubmission.info articlesubmission.info Read more about alternative approach of maintaining good health at articlesubmission.info/alternative-health/ Health Article Directory where you will discover the secrets of maintaining good health in men, women and teens. Read more from her personal blog too.

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