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Recipe For Healthy Living: tomato, cauliflower, tempeh salad
2007-07-19 16:09:00
Scientists have long believed that the carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables have a cancer preventive effect. In particular, epidemiological studies have found that as the consumption of tomato products increases, risk of certain types of cancer decreases.Vicki's Tomato, Cauliflower , and Tempeh Salad .1/2 head cauliflower1 block tempeh crumbled and cooked crisp2 medium tomatoes chopped10 to 12 scallions sliced1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp chili powder1 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepperLettuce leaves for serving (optional)Put the cauliflower through a food processor with the shredding disk or finely chop by hand. Put in boiling water, cover and reduce heat and let sit for 2 minutes then drain water and place cauliflower in large salad bowl.Crumble the tempeh into a skillet on medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chili powder and garlic powder and sautee for 7 minutes getting the tempeh crunchy. Add to the cauliflower along with the chopped tomatoes and...
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Syphilis and HIV
2007-07-19 16:07:00
Early symptoms of syphilis are an open area called a chancre which can be firm, round, small and painless. There are some indications that it may progress more quickly and severly in people with HIV. If untreated, syphilis can progress to late stages of the infection leading to organ damage. The treatment for syphilis consists of a course of antibiotic injections. These injections may involve higher doses for a longer period of time in HIV-positive individuals. It is important to take the entire course of this treatment. What questions do you have about this or any other sexually transmitted infection, and its treatments?
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Sex difference in lung cancer treatment
2007-07-19 16:02:00
Women with advanced lung cancer have a better survival rate than men, but this is only true for women over the age of 60. For women under the age of 60, the survival rate is the same as men's."We don't know why, but the hypothesis is that age is acting as a surrogate for lower estrogen levels and those lower levels of estrogen may affect the metabolism of chemotherapy agents," said Regina Vidaver, Ph.D., executive director of the National Lung Cancer Partnership based in Madison, Wisc.These findings were presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO).At the meeting, researchers showed data that indicated that pre-menopausal estrogen levels were associated with a higher death rate among women receiving chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which makes up about 85 percent of all lung cancer cases.In addition, women who have never smoked are more at risk for lung cancer than men who never smoked, with some research in...
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What is Uterine Cancer?
2007-07-19 15:59:00
Also called: Cancer of the uterus, cancer of the womb.Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells becomes abnormal and divide itself very fast to produce too much tissue which forms a tumor. The uterus is the hollow, pear shaped organ in the lower abdomen where the baby grows if a women is pregnant.Uterine cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. Other types of cancer of the female reporductive system are cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. There are two types of uterine cancers: endometrial cancer (which accounts for 90% of uterine cancer) and uterine sarcomas.Endometrial cancer happens when cancer begins in the tissue lining the uterus (endometrium). Uterine sarcomas occur when cancer grows in the muscles or other supporting tissues in the uterus.Endometrial cancerAdenocarcinoma, which are more common during perimenopause (i.e., transitional years proceeding and following actual menopause) and usually are associated with an early onset of symptoms. ...
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Ginseng and valerian: quality of life herbal therapies
2007-07-19 14:56:00
While many cancer patients use, or are interested in, herbal remedies to improve the quality of life during cancer treatments and beyond into cancer survivorship, research-based evidence in how and why herbs work is still largely ignored as scientific study. In my opinion, not nearly enough rigid investigation is going on in relation to herbal therapies even though, from a patient's perspective, there is much interest. I become very intrigued when I do read that a study will be done to further the knowledge into the validity -- or not -- of age-old herbal remedies. If it works, I want to know why.Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia will be studying several herbs, ginseng and valerian, that might be of significant benefit to cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment to off-set some of the common troublesome symptoms like insomnia and fatigue. Ginseng is believed to fight fatigue and improve the immune system. Valerian is known to relax and calm, and act as a sleep aid. P...
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Herbs for Acne
2007-07-19 00:25:00
Most of the time acne is caused by the sebaceous glands at the base of the hair follicles of the skin secreting too much sebum - an oily substance released from the pores to keep the skin lubricated and healthy.When too much sebum is produced or it gets clogged it can form hard plugs that block the pores and produce pimples.A localized bacterial infection can develop when these oil plugs rupture beneath the skin's surface.What causes an overproduction of sebum?Hormonal imbalances are a common cause of an overproduction of sebum. This is common in adolescence, especially in males.In females, menstrual periods or pregnancy can also create hormonal disturbances that can lead to breakouts.Other common triggers include emotional stress, irritation of the skin, and certain medications, particularly steroids, contraceptives, or any drugs that affect hormone levels.There is some evidence that skin eruptions can be brought on or aggravated by certain foods or food allergies as well. There a...
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