Most women know someone who has fought breast cancer. In 2006, the most recent year of available statistics, more than 191,000 women in the U.S. were diagnosed with breast cancer and began treatment. For some it was a losing battle; this insidious disease currently claims over 40,000 lives per year. Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and is the #1 cause of death in Hispanic women. Recent reports released to the public claim that a drug has now been developed which not only attacks breast cancer tumors but could be
July 2010
Breast Cancer Prevention Could be a Simple Vaccination
by Holly Anderson on July 30th, 2010Link Discovered Between Statins and CoQ10 Deficiency
by Scott Campbell on July 26th, 2010A recent paper published in a European heart journal has reported that a decline in our body’s CoQ10 is linked with age and failing hearts. The study set out to discover whether this natural deterioration could be improved by taking CoQ10 orally as a supplement. They studied 20 men and 3 women with an average age of 59 who were diagnosed with stable congestive heart failure secondary to coronary artery disease. Those taking a CoQ10 supplement were found to have a four fold increase in their natural CoQ10 levels after just four weeks. Those taking the supplement along with exercise
Does Your Grocery List Include 1,4-Dioxane?
by Holly Anderson on July 23rd, 2010A recently released study commissioned by the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) analyzed leading brands of 100 natural and organic shampoos, body washes, lotions and other personal bodycare products for the presence of 1,4-dioxane, a toxic chemical byproduct known to be a carcinogenic contaminant. It discovered some shocking results. Almost half the products had discernable amounts of this harmful substance. Surprisingly, one of the highest concentrations of 1,4-dioxane was found in 365 Everyday Value Shower Gel (right photo), which is the Whole Foods Market private label. One of the best companies across the board on all its tested products was the
In Harmony With Health: The Healing Power Of Music
by Scott Campbell on July 19th, 2010The healing powers of music which have been acknowledged by poets for centuries have gained significant credibility in recent years as music therapy has found its way into mainstream medicine. Researchers have confirmed that, in addition to being a powerful relaxation tool, music has the power to lower blood pressure and heart rate, change stress hormone levels, reduce muscle tension, increase endorphin levels and boost the immune system. During the past decade hospitals around the world have added music therapy to their treatment protocols. As a result, many major insurance companies now include music therapy in their list of covered
Toxin Alert: Commercial Sunscreens Can Do More Harm Than Good
by Allyson Dekker on July 16th, 2010The millions of Americans who apply sunscreen daily with the best of intentions may actually be doing more harm than good, according to recent studies. The chemicals in commercial sunscreens can absorb into the blood and some have been linked to toxic side effects including skin-damaging free radicals, hormone disruptions and allergic reactions. Through the years sunscreen companies have gradually increased the level of chemical compounds in order to raise the SPF (sun protection factor). Studies have shown that some of the commonly used ultraviolet filters used in sunscreens can actually soak into the skin’s layers and cause tissue disruptions