April 2013 Issue 29 Breast Cancer http://www.cancerresearchuk.org F ACTs, MYTHs, /cancer-help/type/breast-cancer/ and CHOICEs about/diet-and-breast-cancer (an excerpt) Diet and cancer Research estimates that as many as 9 / 100 cancer cases may be prevented by changing our diets and that about 5 / 100 other cancers may be avoided by maintaining a healthy weight. Diet and breast cancer We eat such a variety of different foods in vastly differing quantities, but some trends about diet INDEX and breast cancer emerge when the rates of the disease in different countries are compared. RESEARCH PARTNERS Women in Japan have a much lower rate of EPIC report on breast cancer...... 1 breast cancer than American women. Japanese EPIC suggestions...... ,,...... 2 women who emigrate to the US show an increased risk as time passes. Therefore the difference in risk COMMUNITY PARTNERS may relate to lifestyle, i.e. our environment rather than Updates...... 3 rish from inherited genes. Artichoke...... 4 Eating habits of a group of 520,000 healthy Crossword puzzle...... 6 people in about 10 European countries were recorded over time with data on particular illnesses later in life. Nutrient Density...... 8 This study (EPIC, or European Prospective Yoga Pose...... 9 Investigation into Cancer ) looked at the links between Memory-beads for clicks...... 10 lifestyle and cancer...... 11 EPIC is the source of reports on diet and a Coffee Talks variety of cancers to be published over the next 10 to Chemicals/cosmetics...... 12 20 years, including breast cancer. The EPIC study is online at the EPIC website. Contacts The role of dietary factors on breast cancer risk is not completely conclusive but there are convincing [email protected] cata for the following:. [email protected] Dietary fats Breast cancer: Windows of Susceptibility. A meta analysis of 45 studies on oils, butter NIH grant 1U01ES019480 and margarine, fat in meat, fish and nuts, biscuits, [email protected] cakes other ready made foods suggested that women PINK RIBBON GIRLS who had more fats in their diet had an increased risk of breast cancer. The EPIC study has also shown that our MISSION women who ate higher levels of saturated fats had double the risk of breast cancer compared to those TO PREVENT the occurrence of BCa eating the least. Thus, it appears that saturated fats through play a role in increasing breast cancer risk, but are RESEARCH and not the ONLY contributing factor. EDUCATION Sugars, carbohydrates There are no strong data for a direct link TO ENCOURAGE between sugars and carbohydrates and breast and SUPPORT cancer. But a large study of Chinese women in the US BCa survivors, reported in 2009 that for women younger than 50 a Visit our high carbohydrate diet slightly increased the risk of developing breast cancer. And the EPIC study Website 1 RESEARCH PARTNERS QUESTION: What are the diet and breast cancer facts?
what constitutes the cows diet. ANSWER(cont...) Lignans are more common in a Western diet, and data on lignans on breast cancer risk is showed that high carbohydrate diets are linked to conflicting: Meta analyses show that in post an increased risk of a type of breast cancer called menopausal women high levels of dietary lignin estrogen receptor negative breast cancer. Eating slightly reduced their breast cancer risk, but no too much sugar may indirectly contribute through effect for premenopausal women risk. More body weight, since being overweight increases the stidoes are needed for confirmation. risk of breast cancer in post menopausal women. A study produced by Cancer Research Dairy foods (UK), the National Cancer Institute (US), and the Some recent studies have shown that a National University of Singapore (China) found high intake of dairy products may have a that a diet high in soya linked to less dense breast protective effect, lowering risk of breast cancer tissue. The lower the density of breast tissue, the though significance still needs to be determined. lower the breast cancer risk. Asian women who The effect may derive from data which show a eat the highest amounts of soy foods had a lower lower risk of breast cancer for women with risk of breast cancer. Eating phytoestrogens (soya substantial dietary calcium or calcium blood levels. flour and linseed supplements) regularly over Dietary fiber several weeks reduced estrogen levels, possibly Diets containing more than 25g of fiber per due to the isoflavones in soya. Isoflavones are day may reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre similar estrogen and can change the balance of menopausal women. natural estrogen in women. Wheat bran fiber lowers the levels of Carotenoids estrogen in the blood in pre menopausal women. Lower levels of estrogen may help to reduce the SOLUTION: Eating foods risk of breast cancer. What it is about wheat fiber that are high in carotenoids, such as carrots, and reduction of estrogen levels may reflect that sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, greens, papaya, high fiber diets just contain less fat and more bell peppers, and tomatoes may povided some antioxidants than low fiber diets. reduction in breast cancer risk. Fruit Coffee and breast cancer Women who ate more fruit appeared to There is no research evidence to show that have a lower risk of breast cancer. One coffee increases breast cancer risk. explanation may be that the fiber and antioxidants SUMMARY are effective at reducing risk. Common dietary Replace animal fats with plant fats (such as olive antioxidants include vitamins A, C and E and oil) selenium. That this effect is indrectly related to Eat foods with isoflavones (soy, peas,beans) weight control, or dietary fiber content, is not Eat foods with lignans (vegetables, fruits, grains, known. tea,coffee) Soya foods and other phytoestrogens Eat more fiber (wheat bran, grains, beans, fruit Phytoestrogens nave a similar structure to and vegetables) estrogen, and come in many varieties, e.g. Eat foods with calcium (milk, cheese, other dairy, isoflavones - in soya and lignans - in fiber of whole green leafy vegetables (broccoli, cabbage),soya grains, fruit, vegetables and flax seed. Milk may beans, tofu, nuts. also contain phytoestrogens which are related to 2 COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Saturday April 6 2013 is the 9th annual Looking Upstream for Environmental Links to Breast Cancer -- Channel 12 publicity.
Coming next month, an excerpt of Cancer is a Preventable Disease that Requires Major Lifestyle Changes Human biology is actually far more complicated than we imagine
3 RESEARCH PARTNERS Artichokes
http://www.rodale.com/spring-vegetables " If you've never had items reposted from this website the experience of eating an artichoke, leaves, heart and all, you're missing out on one of the true joys of spring. Delicious if you eat them alone (steam them and peel off the leaves, scraping off the meat with your teeth), artichokes actually do make everything else taste better. They contain a compound called cynarin, which stimulates taste bud receptors and has been found to make bland food more palatable. Artichokes are also used in complementary medicine to aid digestion. They're rich in inulin, a prebiotic that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut."
Artichoke: 100g, low glycemic index, great for dieters, 34% of RDI fiber, mildly antiinflammatory, beneficial for intestinal flora. Cynara cardunculus var scolymus, Asteraceae, (Compositae - daisy family). Note the root word card, cardia, cardiac, -- for heart and perhaps uncus, from greek for hooked. Artichokes, a cultivated variety of thistle, originally were in the Mediteranian area during the Roman Empire, possibly domesticated in Sicily, 2000 years ago. C. cardunculus var sylvestris, the wild cardoon, is the probable ancestor of artichokes.
Don't confuse small with insignificant JoelOsteen, 2013 4 Artichoke
Here is a rehash on how to prepare and eat an artichoke taken from "Simply Recipes". How to cook and eat an artichoke. Mature artichokes have little thorns at the end of the leaves. You may want to cut those sharp tips off, but they soften during cooking. Pull off any smaller tougher leaves towards the base and on the stem. Trim off excess stem leaving about an inch intact. Wash (rinse) the artichokes in running cold water.
In a large pot, put a couple inches of water (optional clove of garlic, a slice of lemon, and a bay leaf. You can Insert a steaming basket. Add the artichokes. Cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 25 to 45 minutes or until the outer leaves can easily be pulled off. Alternatively, use more water and boil them (25 to 45 min). Artichokes can also be pressure cooked (about 15-20 minute).
Artichokes are eaten either hot or cold. Hot, they can be dipped in melted butter or mayonaise or a vinegrette dressing. Pull petals off one at a time, dip, and then scrape the fleshy part at the base off with your teeth.
With a knife or spoon, scrape out and discard the inedible fuzzy part (called the "choke") covering center of the artichoke taking care not to remove the fleshy bottom of the heart. Cut the remaining part of the artichoke heart into pieces and dip into sauce to eat.
Medical uses
The total antioxidant capacity of artichoke flower heads is one of the highest reported for vegetables.[14] Cynarine is a chemical constituent in Cynara. The majority of the cynarine found in artichoke is located in the pulp of the leaves, though dried leaves and stems of artichoke also contain it. It inhibits taste receptors, making water (and other foods and drinks) seem sweet.
Studies have shown artichoke to aid digestion, hepatic and gall bladder function, and raise the ratio of HDL to LDL. This reduces cholesterol levels, which diminishes the risk for arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Aqueous extracts from artichoke leaves have also been shown to reduce cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and having a hypolipidemic influence, lowering blood cholesterol. Artichoke contains the bioactive agents apigenin and luteolin. C. scolymus also seems to have a bifidogenic effect on beneficial gut bacteria. Artichoke leaf extract has proved helpful for patients with functional dyspepsia, and may ameliorate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Pills made from artichoke are used to treat hepatic, digestive and urinary tract disorders.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichoke 5 Crossword puzzles for better health Dubious chemicals in cosmetics hair colorings and food ACROSS 1. Red pigment in cosmetics that can cause allergic reactions made from the cochineal insect, 2. Acetyl hexapeptide 3 is a synthetic substrate working like botox for lessening wrinkle called ____, 3. An accidental contaminant from cosmetics made from natural minerals is ____, 4. A medical prep soap now used in toothpaste and in cosmetics is _____, 5. Break down of animal products into ____ increases moisture in upper layers of skin and can irritate skin, inflammation, 6. DEA is the acronym for this an emulsifying agent which in lab tests increases cancer risk, 7. Emulsifying agent which in lab tests increases cancer risk, 8. 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4- sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid is this red dye, 9. 2,4-toluenediamine is a coal tar in hair dye can be an ______, and possible cancer risk, 10. Coal ___ is used in dandruf shampoos, 11. Blue dye 2 cannot be considered ____ since it causes gliomas in male rats, 12. Another form of polyvinylpyrrolidine in cosmetics is called _____ and helps seal in moisture for hair, 13. A formaldehyde releasing product is hydantoin and another is ____ DOWN 1. Formaldehyde can cause allergies, rashes and is a known ______, 2. This chemical is a solvent mainly used for cleaning purposes in the laboratory, and also removes fingernail polish, 3. Agents which keep the cosmetic product from separating into layers, 4. Short chemical name for polyvinylpyrrolidine is ______a binder in cake cosmetics, 5. Preservatives and colors, not made by nature are ______, 6. Can be in nail polish and is an ingredient in fragrences and believed to be a hormone disruptor, 7. Brilliant lake red R is one of the worst dyes for triggering ______responses, 8. ______ureas compound in cosmetics may cause eye irritation, 9. 4-methoxy-m-phenylenediamine, a coal tar dye, causes cancer in lab animals, is considered an ______additive, 10. The offending chemical in yellow 5 and yellow 6 is ______the latter causing adrenal tumors in some animal tests, 11. Red 2 is banned from cosmetics but finds it way into drugs and food like the coatings on ______tablets, 12. Acronym used by the FDA when a chemical is generally recognized as safe, 13. Suspected endocrine dysruptors used in cosmetics as a preservative, 6 RESEARCH PARTNERS Crossword puzzles answers
This gentle reminder is quoted from the internet "Some of the ingredients in beauty products aren't that pretty. U.S. researchers report that one in eight of the 82,000 ingredients used in personal care products are industrial chemicals, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins, and hormone disruptors. Many products include plasticizers (chemicals that keep concrete soft), degreasers (used to get grime off auto parts), and surfactants (they reduce surface tension in water, like in paint and inks). Imagine what that does to your skin, and to the environment."
Apparently there is little regulation on the cosmetics industry. Why is this? one asks. One possible reason leaves little to the imagination: we all recognize that "big business" often has no conscience, and "naive consumers" are often unaware of product contents. Where there is a driving need for profit and an inequitable distribution of knowlege, then the public generally suffers. Empowering the consumer may be the most important tast of the 21 century. The Safe Cosmetic Act of 2010 uses terminology like aggregate exposure, vulnerable populations, and people with compromised immune systems in their website. It does seem as if a person can always list at least two of these categories on their resume.
Metals can be present in dyes: chromium (chrome green, which has the possibility of being a cancer hazard: http://www.truthinaging.com/body/cosmetic-colors-and-dyes-which-ones-are-safe), as well as lead, arsenic and aluminum. Iron oxides on the other hand are generally regarded as safe. Dyes can be made from coal tar (many are) and therefore during refinement can retain amounts of lead and arsenic. Neither of these should be put onto skin or injested in any amount.
The term "lake" dyes refers to water insoluble colors and often contain aluminum. Lake colors can also be derived from coal tar that trigger allergic reactions.
In depth chemical knowledge is a far reach for most of us without backgrounds in organic or inorganic chemistry. We will be affected, none-the-less, the opportunity to ferret out the issues is always there. Learn more: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/issues/health/science/toxics/dirty-dozen-cosmetic-chemicals/ http://cspinet.org/new/pdf/food-dyes-rainbow-of-risks.pdf http://www.naturalnews.com/033694_chemicals_cosmetics.html#ixzz2OYZDzlCG 7 nutrient de e u nS n 1:@53 d t i c f r l a http://www.foodfacts.com/NutritionFacts/Snack- ent or Foods/Doritos-Cool-Ranch-Tortilla-Chips--oz/56178 Artichoke, cooked i S (one mediumS ) 34% dietary fiber Vit C, K, B9, low glycemic low fat magnesium, manganese 1:580 omega 3, omega 6 lutein, zeaxanthin, cynarin, silymari, u flavinoids (apigenin, n luteolin, cynaroside, t i scolimoside, er cosmoside, quercetin, nt isorhamnetin, maritimein) S caffeic acid, geosheimin, cynaratriol, cynaropicrin 12 % RDI fat c (ed. does not contain a 10% of ANY nutrient that I could find l o i rS 100 grams:@53 calories http://www.livestrong.com/article/291487-nutritional Chiptos -values-for-artichokes/#ixzz2PEUwlDJh "According to a 2004 Nutra Ingredients report, artichokes rank as one of the highest sources of dietary antioxidants. Antioxidants work to rid the body of free radicals, compounds that can damage DNA 100 grams:@480 calories and induce mutation. As a low-calorie, low-fat, high- fiber food, artichokes are well suited as a diet food for @45 chips - protein 28 carbs 287 fats 165 people attempting to lose weight." contains controversial flavor enhancers and colors REDUCING CANCER RISK GAINING STRENGTH RELEASING STRESS MODIFIED FROM http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/494 http://www.sistertosister.org/yoga-poses-heart-health PRaNayama Breathing to cleans the mind before yoga PRACTICE #1: YOGIC BREATHING
YOGA AT YOUR DESK Natural breath Observe your breath: its flow, depth, feel within -Inhale and exhale through nose
Complete breath Expand breath to full capacity Inhale: fill low, mid, upper lung Reduce stress Exhale: draw tummy in to fully release breath Calm your mind Thoughtful affirmation Feel better I am relaxed in body and mind Relax and stretch Enhance your overall health, bring in more Inspired by Kali Ray’s TriYoga, oxygen to the whole body, relax your nervous the art and science of Yogaflow www.triyoga.com system and reduce stress. Yogic breathing can help you control anxious feelings, nervousness, lessen fatigue, and improve concentration and focus. Yoga breathing is “breath control” or prana. Ujjayi pranayama - breathing an "ah" sound with inspiration and expiration over the back of the oropharynx, smoothing the flow of air, quieting the brain. Dirgha Pranayama is also called “three-part breath” is breathing from the diaphram, with deep filling of the lungs and better oxygenation and improved peripheral lung circulation increasing removal of carbon dioxide Nadi Shodhana is a cleansing breath through the nostrils Svara Yoga Pranayama breathing with an audible sound pushing air out of the lungs Kapalabhati Pranayama is also a “cleaning breath,” with the abdominal muscles forcing the exhale Surya Bhedana Pranayama is breathing through a single nostril at a time (good luck learning this one without the use of one or the other fingers beside the nose) to balance the binary nature of the mind, light dark, good evil, hot cold, left and right hemosphere's. Viloma and Anuloma Pranayama -- in two steps—paused inspiration and paused exhalation. Anuloma pranayama has the same two stages as viloma pranayama with one blocked nostril and one partially blocked nostril. 9 COMMUNITY PARTNERS One Dozen custom memory beads from your flowers for first three individuals who "like" the Windows of Susceptibility FB page or view our YouTube videos. (one freebie per person only, and one per "like or view" Windows of Susceptibility You Tube
email: marian(at)pdqpatterns(dot)com 10 COMMUNITY PARTNERS Coffee Talk Pink Ribbon Girls hosted a Coffee Talk at Chi-natti's on Sunday, March 3 to meet other survivors, share your experiences and hear from special guest speaker, Karyn Ganaway. Karyn is a 5-year survivor, breast surgery nurse, and founder of A Time to Heal Cincinnati. Breast oncologist, Dr. Jaime Lewis, will also be there to participate in the conversation.
The coffee talks are going to dedicate three or four events to specifically work on Window's of Susceptibility and to explore the transgenerational effects on breast cancer risk, and health in general that arise from exposure to our environment (including toxins, food nutrients, food additives, and our individual biological mechanisms like stress and exercise.
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11 This is a list of a few of the chemicals in cosmetics. acetone, acetyl hexapeptide-3, allantoin, aloe, aluminum zirconium, azulene behentrimonium chloride, bimatoprost, bisabolol canthaxanthin carbomer, carnumba wax castor oil, ceteareth decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dihydroxyacetone, dioxalin erythrulose, ethyl macadamiate, ethylhexylpalmitate film-forming agent glycerol, glyceryl behenate, glycol distearate, guaiazulene helianthus annus oil, hydrogenated jojoba oil and ester iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, isoceteth-20, isopropyl jojobate and palmitate jojoba alcohol, jojoba ester, jojoba wax k lapyrium malic acid macadamia oil, mineral oil, myristamine oxide, microcrystaline wax nutricosmetics panthenol, paraben, polyethyleneglycol 10, propylene glycol, polymethylsiloxane oleyl alcohol quaternium - 15 rice bran wax sculptra, selenium disulfide, silicone, simmondsia, sodium lauroly sarcosinate etc talc, tetradecanol, tocopherol, triethanolamine u vitellaria paradoxa w x y zinc pyrithione thanks google, & wikipedia 12