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| The Truth About Sunscreen and Skin Cancer |
| 2010.06.08 11:41:31 | |
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Most sunscreen contains chemicals known to promote cancer. These chemicals enter the bloodstream just like hormone or nicotine patches. To protect yourself, go to www.cosmeticsdatabase.com and choose a brand that is not known to mutate DNA or cause cancer. Examples of safer sunscreens are California Baby (available at Target) or Badger. Sunscreen also blocks the skin’s ability to absorb Vitamin D. According to Dr. Edward Giovannucci, a Harvard University professor of medicine and nutrition, vitamin D might help prevent 30 deaths for each one caused by skin cancer. Because the cancer benefits and immune system balancing effects of Vitamin D are irrefutable, we need to rethink our sun shunning way of life. After all, sunshine is the superior method of obtaining vitamin D. According to Dr. Holick, author of many scientific articles about vitamin D as well as the book, “The UV Advantage”, there is no credible evidence that moderate sun exposure causes melanoma, the most dangerous of all skin cancers. However, multiple sunburns during childhood have been linked to melanoma, which reinforces the need for moderation. The bottom line is that we should consider more sun exposure, but avoid getting burned. If you are not able to get sun exposure twice weekly, consider supplementing with vitamin D3. (The prescription form, vitamin D2 is far less potent). I have found that the dose found in multivitamins is ineffective with my patients. Additionally, dark-skinned individuals and those who are obese are more likely to be severely deficient and may require higher doses of sun exposure and/or supplementation. Although it is impossible to overdose on vitamin D from sunshine, it is possible to get too much of supplements, so it is wise to have your vitamin D level checked periodically if you are supplementing. The test of choice is the 25, hydroxyl vitamin D and an optimal level is between 50-100. A study published in Cancer Research in 2000 revealed another strategy for prevention. An imbalance of omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids has been implicated in a wide range of human cancers, including melanoma. For this reason, we should reduce our consumption of vegetable oils, grain-fed meat, and farmed fish in lieu of wild fish, grass-fed meat, and free-ranged poultry/eggs, which have higher concentrations of omega 3 fatty acids. Because of contamination, you may want to limit fish consumption and take a supplement of fish oil each day. Tags: healthy sunscreen | safer sunscreen | vitamin d and skin cancer | vitamin d and cancer | fish oil and skin cancer | omega 3 fatty acids and cancer |
| Teresa Holler's Natural Detoxification Program in Wilmington, NC |
| 2010.01.22 11:51:33 | |
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Great News! Tags: natural detox wilmingtion | detox program | detox carolina beach | detox wilmington nc | detoxification program wilmington | detoxification wilmington nc |
| Teresa Joins Insight Family Health in Wilmington, NC |
| 2009.11.05 12:51:29 | |
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If you would like to book an appointment with Physician Assistant Teresa Holler, please go to www.insightfamilyhealth.com. Tags: insight family health | integrative health wilmington | integrative medicine wilmington | physician assistant wilmington nc |
| Acid Suppressing Drugs Increase Pneumonia in Hospitalized Patients |
| 2009.05.27 11:51:15 | |
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A study just released by Harvard researchers indicates that acid suppressing drugs increase the risk of pneumonia in hospitalized patients by 30%. It has been well established that these drugs alter the normal healthy bacteria levels in the gut, thereby inhibiting the body's ability to absorb certain nutrients and vitamins. However, this is the first study to suggest that these drugs alter the normal bacteria in the respiratory tract as well. Tags: acid suppressing drugs pneumonia | PPIs pneumonia | H2 blockers pneumonia | Harvard research study | normal flora | normal gut bacteria |
| Soda Without High Fructose Corn Syrup |
| 2009.05.23 20:37:03 | |
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High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) gunks up our mitochondria, which are responsible for making energy. It also interferes with the hormone leptin, which fools our body into thinking we are always hungry. It is hard to maintain a healthy weight if leptin is screwed up or high fructose corn syrup is a part of your diet. Although I am not a fan of soda, many people have a tough time eliminating soft drinks from their diet completely. For these folks, a few healthier options are available.
Remember to check the ingredients of any processed foods and choose a brand free of HFCS. Think ketchup and salad dressings for starters. Annies' makes a great ketchup and is available in natural food stores and some large chains. Tags: high fructose corn syrup soda | high fructose corn syrup soft drink | no high fructose corn syrup | hfcs | leptin high fructose corn syrup | red bull fructose free | fructose free soda | fructose free soft drinks |
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