Issues After Breast Cancer By Haralee Weintraub

I attended this year's Susan G Komen for the Cure®, Breast Cancer Issues conference in Portland, Oregon. This conference addressed risk reduction, treatment options and survivorship.

It was a great, well organized, and well attended conference. The 3 sessions had 5 lectures to chose, all very interesting, resulting in a difficult choice. Luckily the notes of all sessions were included in a cd.

Of special interest to me was the key note speaker, Dr. Kerri Winter-Stone. Kerri just completed the data on the study I was in on breast cancer and exercise. Not to minimize the results but the bottom line is we all have to move. Exercise, stretching and resistance training are needed daily for overall well being and for bone health. Chemotherapy and other drugs can deplete bone density and through exercise we can rebuild our bones. Exercise has to be an "Intentional" part of your day, every day.

Good to reinforce what we know to be true, diet and environmental tidbits from the lectures:

• Eat fewer calories to loose weight.
• Eat whole foods, extra virgin olive oil, fatty fish, raw nuts, whole grains and 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
• Eliminate refined grains, flours sugars and processed meat.
• Don't heat foods in plastic or plastic wrap in the microwave.
• Try making your own household cleaning products.
• Plastics labeled #1, #2, and #5 are OK.
• Avoid Plastics labeled #3, #4, #6, and #7.

Are your co-workers, friends or family members smart and looking for a career in health care with less emphasis on the care? Suggest RESEARCH as a career option. Medical protocols are changing rapidly. Long term side effects of cancer and other diseases are being researched. There is no shortage of areas of questions for PhD's to explore, only answers.

Get All the Benefits of Co-Q10 Antioxidants By Steve A Johnson

Coenzyme Q10 is also known as ubiquinone, coenzyme Q, CoQ10, Q10 or just Q.

CoQ10 helps deliver electrical charges to the mitochondria so that they can produce energy. The heart has the largest amount of mitochondria than any other muscles in the body. It I s involved with making the molecule adenosine triphosphate(ATP). The ATP serves as the cell's major energy source has a lot to do with muscle contractions and protein productions.

CoQ10 is an antioxidant as well. The antioxidants help to get rid of free radicals that damage the body. Free radicals contribute to the aging process, alter cell membranes, and tamper with DNA. Taking Coq10 can neutralize free radicals and reduce or prevent some of the damage that the free radicals can cause. CoQ10 can also boost your energy levels and enhance the immune system. CoQ10 a very small molecule making it easier to penetrate the skin, this makes it good for skin care products. It is also known to prevent wrinkles and protect the skin from aging because of how small the molecules are and its antioxidant properties.

It has also been known to treat cardiovascular disease. it improves the circulation of blood throughout the body and helps the mitochondria process fat and cholesterol better. It can prevent cholesterol build up in the arteries this way and increase the amount of oxygen to heart. Helping to process cholesterol better will lower blood pressure and prevent blood vessels from clumping together and creating blood clots.

It has been suggested that it can boost immunity, lower blood sugar levels, and can slow the growth of tumors. This is because it boosts mitochondria function. It has also been said that it can increase endurance of athletes, increase energy levels in older people who have chronic illness and chronic fatigue.

Women with breast cancer who take CoQ10 with other cancer treatments can shrink there tumors and reduce the pain from the condition. It can also cause partial remission. It may help to prevent damage to the heart that is caused by chemotherapy. People that have gum disease tend to have low levels of CoQ10 in their gums. CoQ10 makes faster healing and tissue repair it is used in a mouth wash in this case.

CoQ10 is available in a lot of different forms. It can be found in capsules, tablets, skin creams, combination products like energy boosters and anti-aging supplements. It can also be eaten in such foods as mackerel and tuna fish, organ meats, and vegetables are all good sources of it. It has no side effects and it has to be taken in large doses to get medical benefits from it like for heart disease and diabetes. It is not recommended that it be the only medical treatment. It should be taken with prescription drugs or what you doctor tells you are the best treatments for you.

Alternative Health Supplements offers a CoQ10 product that you can get all these benefits from. Co-Q10 Antioxidant Capsules by Bell can improve your heart function, respiration, immune system, energy, gum health, retard aging, and helps the body burn fat and cope with stress.

Steven Johnson is committed to helping people maintain healthy and effective lifestyles. For more information on any other health supplements please visit his website Alternative Health Supplements at http://www.alternative-health-supplements.com/bell-co-q10.htm

3 Potential Ovarian Cancer Treatments By Thomas Parker

Ovarian cancer is a condition that develops when the ovary cells start to grow in a rapid and uncontrollable way. This then leads to the formation of a cancerous tumour which can have a number of undesirable side effects including constipation and stomach pain. It is most prevalent in women aged 50 years and older and is very rare in young women. Fortunately, it is very treatable if caught early. In this article I will be discussing three of the possible ovary cancer treatments.

1) SURGERY:- Most ovarian cancers require surgery. If the cancer is contained within one ovary then the surgeon may be able to remove just that ovary and the connected fallopian tube. Following this type of surgery you will still be able to conceive as you will have one ovary and one fallopian tube remaining. However, if the ovary cancer has become more advanced then the you will need to have the womb, both ovaries and both fallopian tubes removed in a surgical procedure called a hysterectomy. Following a hysterectomy you will not be able to conceive and will enter the menopause immediately.

2) CHEMOTHERAPY:- This type of treatment involves using anti-cancer medication to shrink or kill the ovarian tumour. Chemotherapy is not as effective as surgery but is generally used to reduce the chances of the ovary cancer coming back after surgery. Unfortunately there are a number of side effects associated with this type of treatments including hair loss and vomiting. However, these side effects are only temporary and subside once the course of chemotherapy ends.

3) RADIOTHERAPY:- This type of treatment involves aiming high energy radiation beams at the ovarian tumour. Like chemotherapy, radiotherapy is not as effective as surgery but it is useful following surgery to reduce the chances of the ovarian cancer coming back. There are a number of side effects associated with radiotherapy including skin reactions and tiredness but these should disappear once the treatment ends.

I hope this article has given you an insight into the possible ovarian cancer treatments. If you have any reason to believe that you have contracted this condition then go and see your doctor right away. They will then be able to discuss your concerns, provide you with proper testing and if necessary go through the above treatments with you. Ovary cancer is a terrible disease but if caught in the early stages it can be treated very effectively.

Whilst every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative, it is intended for general information only. Ovarian cancer is a very serious, life threatening condition and you should discuss any concerns, treatments or lifestyle changes fully with your doctor.

Tom Parker owns and operates a number of useful fitness resources and websites. You can learn more about treating ovarian cancer and how improving your fitness can help you prevent cancer by visiting his Free Fitness Tips Blog

Qigong - A Pathway to Heaven and Health By Karin Whitney Cooke

Qigong (also spelled chi kung) is a practice that is over 4000 years old in China. It is meditative, healing and spiritual and has been found to be a powerful way to maintain health, treat disease, and cultivate wisdom. Tai chi is related to qigong as the martial art form of the science. There are hundreds of forms of qigong in China today that vary in forms and techniques. The aim of all qigong forms is the same: to help people achieve their optimum level of wellness; to make a positive impact to the well being of humanity.

How does Qigong work? The body is enlivened by a life-force energy, which when blocked or weakened, can predispose a person to illness. Treatments, such as Qigong, that can increase the energy flow can be curative. Like a radio with a spent battery, a human body with low levels of energy (qi) performs poorly. Qigong is the practice of bringing qi (energy) from the universe into the body, and the cultivation of that vital energy to flow throughout the body unimpeded by blockages. Blockages are formed throughout our meridians (energy pathways) by stress, improper diet, pollution and other environmental toxins. Qi is the true energy of being alive, it keeps us healthy. According to Chinese medicine, when qi and blood are circulating freely, there is no disease or pain.

Qigong is a biological science. It comes from the struggle of man against a toxic environment and illness, and has been effective for centuries in improving health and curing disease. The effectiveness of Qigong comes from treating the mind and the body as a whole. It is a physical as well as a mental exercise that regulates the three essential elements: MIND, BREATH, and BODY. To practice Qigong regularly will improve health continuously.

By combining both physical and mental work, Qigong transforms energy into qi (bioenergy, vital force, life-force, prana, ki, mana), which stores spirit, and in turn, spirit then nourishes qi. In every movement there is exercise of the mind as well as of all parts of the body; while the qi is being directed to the internal organs simultaneously. This process cleans out the channels (meridians) and nourishes the qi and blood. Energy, qi, and spirit will then be sufficient in the body to nourish the inner organs and limbs so illness can be overcome and health improved. This is an active therapy, capable of tapping one's natural potential and curing disease with one's own power. The purpose here is to prevent disease, recover health, and prolong life to make a greater contribution to society.

The curative mechanisms of Qigong is the result of exercising the muscles, bones and skin externally, while refining energy, qi and mind internally. Through this exercise of the mind, breath and body, the qi and blood are allowed to flow freely around the body without any blockage. Qigong treats the mind and body as a whole, thus is very effective. With continued Qigong practice, the accumulation of vital energy in the body will steadily increase. As this energy gains momentum, it is capable of killing bacteria and malignant cells and increases resistance to disease. The more time spent on one's practice, the better the results

Qigong trains the will and the powers of concentration and can be an efficient tool in the transformative process. To have a profound influence on the well being of the individual can collectively have the same positive influence on the nation and on the world. Therefore it is worthy of our greatest efforts.

There are three important aspects to improving one's health, curing disease and profiting from Qigong. The first is CONFIDENCE. You need to believe that through hard work and consistent practice, health will be improved and disease cured. The second aspect is DETERMINATION. Make up your mind to overcome all the difficulties. Find time in your busy schedule to make your practice a priority. PERSEVERANCE in carrying on your practice is important.

A regular life and healthy diet are an important part of Qigong practice. Let positive feelings leave no room for the negative. Accept things as they are. Those who suffer from chronic illness should take an active part in regaining their health. Qigong has been shown to assist in the recovery from Cancer and the prevention of its return. It is especially useful in the easing of the side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

HAVE POSITIVE IDEAS, BECAUSE POSITIVE IDEAS BRING POSITIVE QI!

AS QI FILLS THE BODY- THE BODY FILLS WITH LIFE!

ENERGY FLOWS WHERE ATTENTION GOES!

Karin Whitney Cooke, RN
Kokolulu Farm and Wellness Centre - http://kokolulu.com, http://cancer-retreats.org

Karin and Lew provide Qigong classes, Wellness Workshops and Cancer Survivor Retreats on the Big Island and Bali 808-889-9893

Yeast Infection Mouth Treatment - Options to Stop the Ouch! By Galadriel Anderson

Thrust which is a yeast infection in the mouth can be extremely painful and impact your day to day living. Though more common in babies during the first few months of life; a mouth yeast infection can also happen as an adult due to excessive antibiotic use, the presence of excessive glucose in the mouth (common with diabetes) or a severely weakened or damaged immune system stemming from chemotherapy, AIDS, etc.

A yeast infection in the mouth is reasonably easy to detect because of the symptoms, however having one means that something is going on in your system that needs to be examined and treated by a healthcare professional.

Some of the symptoms of Thrust or an oral yeast infection include:

- Pain involving the tongue, sides and roof of the mouth
- Sore throat
- White patches inside the mouth or on the inner lips

Luckily a yeast infection mouth treatment is something that can be taken care of easily in the comfort of home using everyday items that you likely already have in your kitchen.

For an adult suffering from a yeast infection in the mouth, you can use yogurt-make sure that the label states "live cultures" or "live bacteria". (This is the "good bacteria" that kills yeast) Hold a tablespoon of it in your mouth for five minutes. Do this 4 times a day. It helps to both heal and soothe.

Another proven and easy yeast infection mouth treatment option is garlic. For an adult, you simply crush a fresh clove of garlic and swallow. Do this 3 or 4 times a day. If it is a baby who has Thrush, then it is the nursing mother should consume the fresh, crushed garlic cloves 4 times a day so that the benefits of the garlic make their way into the baby via the breast milk.

There are few suggestions for the actual prevention because mouth yeast infections are caused by things which we have little control over. Keeping yourself as strong and healthy as possible will help you to deal with them more effectively and may make them less severe. Eating a diet low in yeast and high in nutrients and vitamin C will help to keep you strong. Keeping active whenever possible will help to keep you healthy and lower stress which can also be a culprit. Incorporating live culture yogurt and/or acidophilus supplements into your life will also be extremely helpful in your fight against yeast infection and when they do happen, it's nice to know that a yeast infection mouth treatment lies as close as your kitchen!