Calcium Supplements linked to a boost in heart attack risk

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Cancer: #1 Global Killer

MEDICAL NEWS TODAY (www.medicalnewstoday.com) Cancer's Massive Economic Burden Reaches Nearly $3 Trillion A Year Globally 17 Aug 2010 Cancer's economic impact is greater than any other cause of death worldwide, according to a study carried out by The American Cancer Society and LIVESTRONG®. The study reveals that cancer costs the world economy nearly US$3 trillion every year. The joint study also looked into the economic burdens of other non-communicable and communicable diseases. Cancer is now the world's leading cause of death, followed by heart disease and then stroke, says the World Health Organization (WHO). The report, written by American Cancer Society researchers Rijo M. John, Ph.D., director of international tobacco control research, and Hana Ross, Ph.D., strategic director of international tobacco control research, reveals that cancer has the largest economic impact from premature death and disability when compared to all global causes of death. In a press release, the American Cancer Society writes: The data from this study provides compelling new evidence that balancing the world's global health agenda to address cancer will not only save millions of lives, but also billions of dollars. The report revealed that: · Cancer accounted for close to one trillion dollars in economic losses from premature death and disability in 2009. · The economic burden from cancer, at $895 billion, is nearly 20% more than heart disease's toll ($753 billion). · These figures do not include direct medical costs, which might double the amounts. · The loss of working man-hours and life caused by cancer represents the single largest drain on nations' economies, compared to all other causes of death, including HIV/AIDS, heart disease, and infections, etc. John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO of the American Cancer Society, said: Cancer's human toll, in terms of suffering and death, is tragic and largely preventable. We now know that without immediate intervention, the burden of cancer will grow enormously in low- and middle income countries, with demands on health care systems and economic costs that are more than these developing economies can bear. Researchers gathered data from WHO that combine the death and disability dimensions of illnesses into a single summary, known as DALY - Disability-Adjusted Life Year - for 17 different types of cancer, and 15 foremost causes of death. Death and disability is responsible for the loss of 85 million years of "healthy life", the study reports. To reduce this death toll by one DALY, WHO recommends investing as much as three times per capita Gross Domestic Product to make an intervention cost-effective. The cancers which account for the largest costs on a global scale, and the greatest burden in developed nations are: · Lung cancer · Colon/rectal cancer · Breast cancer In low-income countries, the cancers with the greatest impact are: · Cancers of the mouth and oropharynx · Cancer of the cervix · Breast cancer The American Cancer Society says that available interventions to prevent, detect and/or treat these types of cancers can save lives as well improving the economic development prospects for many countries. Cancers of the bronchus, lung and trachea cost the global economy nearly $180 billion annually. It is estimated that 8 million people will die prematurely because of tobacco smoking by 2030, with four-fifths of these deaths occurring in low- to middle-income countries - approximately 30% of those deaths will be from cancer. It is estimated that passive smoking (second hand smoke) in the workplace kills about 200,000 people annually. Non-communicable diseases account for 60% of the world's deaths, yet according to the Center for Global Development, they receive less than 1% of the public and private funding for health. A non-communicable disease is one that is not transmitted from one infected person/animal to another. Cancer is a non-communicable disease, while flu is a communicable disease. Source: The American Cancer Society Written by Christian Nordqvist Copyright: Medical News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News Today Article URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197891.php Main News Category: Cancer / Oncology Also Appears In: Public Health,

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Short Video Clips:
4 Doctors: Drs. Garcia, Ray, DuBois and Sears
Richard E. DuBois, M.D.: Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Atlanta, Georgia
Titus Duncan, M.D.: Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia
Michael Ewald D.C.: Family Medicine, Springfield, Ohio
Marla Friedman, Ph.D.: Psychology and Nutrition, Glen Cove, New York
Delia Garcia, M.D.: Radiation Oncology, St. Louis, Missouri
Doug Odom, M.D.: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jackson, Mississippi
Mitra Ray, Ph.D.: Research Biologist, Bellevue, Washington
Jan Roberto M.D.: Family Medicine, Springfield, Ohio
Tamara Sachs, M.D.: Internal Medicine, Washington, Connecticut
William Sears, M.D.: Pediatrics, San Clemente , California
Susan Silberstein, Ph.D.: Exec. Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education
Paul Stricker, M.D.: Pediatric and Sports Medicine, San Diego, California
Gerald Tulzer, M.D.: Pediatric Cardiology, Linz, Austria
Rick Wilson, M.D.: Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Plano, Texas

Dr. Matt Brown: The Power of Nutrition

Click on the link: The Power of Nutrition "Webinar"

Dr. Matt Brown will discuss current cancer statistics and the problems with current cancer screening programs and how whole food nutrition can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer and improve your long term survival from cancer. In addition, he will present compelling information on how Juice Plus+ can fill in the gaps in your nutrition program. Finally, you will learn how consistent exercise and vitamin D also greatly impact cancer risk and improve survival from cancer. No doubt, your belief in prevention will be taken to a new level.

Clincally Proven: The Science Behind Juice PLUS+

Webinar from Italy with Dr Mitra Ray

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Breast Health and Nutrition

Dr. Nyjon Eccles from the UK
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Juice PLUS+: Clinicall Proven (Webinars)

Mitra Ray, PhD
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David Phillips MD
Human Performance for EVERYONE
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Juice PLUS+ in Haiti

Danita's Orphanage in Haiti: Juice PLUS+ for kids with HIV, sickle cell anemia, weak immune systems, and irregular menstrual cycles.

Study Finds Supplements Contain Contaminants

New York Times (May 25, 2010)
By GARDINER HARRIS

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/health/policy/26herbal.html

Future of Medicine: FOOD

Prime Time with Dr. Williams Sears

0:45 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 1 - Make health your hobby
5:07 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 2 - Keep your arteries clean
1:29 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 3 -Move!
4:54 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health. Step 4 - Graze on good foods
1:35 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 5 - Reduce your waist
2:24 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 6 - Eat more seafood and less meat
4:27 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 7 - Eat more fruits and vegetables
4:11 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 8 - Evidence for Taking Juice Plus+
2:14 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 9 - Practice the pills/skills model

Sugar

Powerful visuals on sugar content in food:
www.sugarstacks.com

Sugar: the bitter truth

Dr. David Katz on "Whole-Food Based" Supplementation

NBC's Today Show (4/16/2010)
The Truth About Vitamins: Dr. Katz distinguishes the unique category of "Whole-Food Based Supplements" [WFBS] as a common sense and different approach versus the "multi-vitamin". While he did not mention Juice PLUS+ by name, it is the WFBS that he personally recommends.

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Juice PLUS+: 3 Olympic Federations

Juice PLUS+ is now the exclusive "food support" technology to the following Olympic Federations: German Olympic Team, Austrian Olympic Team, Swiss Olympis Team. http://www.juiceplus.ch/de/obst_gemuese/

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Dr. David Katz on Juice PLUS+

Excerpt from article, "Do Multivitamins Cause Breast Canncer"
See Dr. David Katz’s full Preventative Medicine article at:
http://www.davidkatzmd.com/admin/archives/mulling%20multivitamins.Katz.4-9-10.doc

“…If we want optimal nutrients for healthy cells but don’t want to feed tumors, the source of nutrients may be crucial. The best source- the source strongly and consistently associated with lower risk of just about every disease- is wholesome foods. No supplement is a substitute for them.

But something called a 'whole food based' supplement may come close. Products such as Juice Plus, currently under study in my lab, take all of the nutrients from plant foods and concentrate them into capsules for those who simply can't or won't eat the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables daily (that’s most Americans!). Unlike multivitamins which take nutrients out of context and repackage them, whole food supplements maintain the natural array and concentration of nutrients- thousands of them- found in the foods themselves. It may be that nutrients only work as they should in concert, like the various instruments in a symphony orchestra. There is both science and theory to support this notion, although no decisive evidence yet that whole food supplements promote health over the long-term while avoiding potential harms of standard multivitamins. But it seems plausible to me that this might be true, and further study is well justified.”

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A few PhD, ND, MD media personality-author colleagues who embrace and recommend Juice PLUS+:
Dr. Andy and Ivy Larson: http://www.the2larsons.com/
Dr. William Sears: www.askdrsears.com
Dr. Paul Stricker: http://paulstricker.com/
Dr. Matt Brown: www.nutri-doc.com
Dr. Mitra Ray: www.drmitraray.com
Dr. David Katz: www.davidkatzmd.com
Dr. Jim Sears: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/DrSears
Dr. Pam Popper: http://wellnessforum.com/meetpam.html
Phd, RD Marylyn Joyce: http://www.marilynjoyce.com/about.html

Prescription for Nutrition

Here why and how these health professionals use Juice PLUS+ both “In” and “Outside” their practice:

- Tim Grund, DC DACNB (Santa Rosa, CA)

- Lia Clifton: Wellness Coordinator for Dr. Grund

- Carol Christiansen MD-OBGYN (Boulder, CO)

- Ellen Lewis: Wellness Coordinator for Dr. Christiansen

- Lora Colander, PA-C (CO)

- Jennifer Rankin DDS (CO)

- Laura Bertram, DC (WI)

Science of Juice PLUS+ w/ Dr. Mitra Ray

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Obesogens: toxicity and obesity

Obesity and Puberty
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35332881/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/from/ET

Obesity, pregnancy and baby health
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35338925/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/from/ET

Dr. Williams Sears on Juice PLUS+

Healthy Children: a wake up story

A Wake-Up Story from Healthy Child Healthy World on Vimeo.

Children's Health Study_3 yr results

Children's Health Study_3 Yr Results

Our Noble Battle

Obesity and the Next Generation


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Timeless Healthy Foods

WRITTEN BY KRISTI RUNYON, MONDAY, 04 JANUARY 2010

Find out which foods & drinks should be on your grocery list to be healthier in 2010. Adding some key items to your menus can improve your health and help fight off illness.Healthy Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables are important foods because they provide essential nutrients, like vitamins, minerals and fiber, along with disease fighting compounds, like lycopene (a chemical that gives foods a red color), resveratrol (found in red grapes, wine and peanuts) and anthocyanin (found in blueberries, blackberries, cherries, kiwi, plums and eggplant).

A diet that includes plenty of fruits and veggies is associated with a reduced risk for obesity and many chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Research shows higher intake of fruit and vegetables is associated with lower rates of heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer.

Health experts recommend eating at least five servings of some combination of fruits and vegetables every day. Ideally, for the most health benefits, Americans should eat closer to nine servings/day. However, the American Dietetic Association estimates 70 percent of Americans don’t get the minimum five servings a day.

Choosing Fruits and VeggiesFruits and vegetables are very versatile and easy to prepare. Many can be eaten raw, baked, grilled or sautéed. Some can be pureed and served as a juice or shredded into soups, main dishes and desserts. Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., Diet & Nutrition Expert with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, says the most important thing to keep in mind is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. Here are some tips for getting more healthy fruits and veggies in your daily diet:
Think color. Fruits and vegetables gain their color from the healthy compounds they contain. Each color provides specific kinds of nutrients. Look for red, orange/yellow, green (especially dark green) and blue/purple.

Make them available. Keep clean, ready-to-eat fruits and veggies in the refrigerator for a quick bite. To combat the munchies, reach in the fridge and grab these instead of chips, cookies or other unhealthy snacks.

Don’t peel. Fernstrom says most of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables are in the peel or just under the skin. Before eating, wash the food very carefully with soap and water to remove dirt and contaminants.

Add variety to your meals. Chop up or shred fruits and vegetables and use them as pizza toppings or add them to salads, omelets and casseroles. This is a good way to sneak in vegetables when your family has picky eaters.

Freeze left-over chopped vegetables. They can be conveniently thawed and added to soups for extra flavor and nutrition.

Drink them up. Puree fruits and veggies for a healthy smoothie or breakfast on-the-run. Fruit juices can be frozen in ice trays and added to summer drinks. Add a stick to make a frozen treat for kids. Store-bought juices can be a good way to get extra servings of fruits and vegetables. However, Fernstrom advises people to limit the amount of prepared fruit juices because most of them have added sugar.

Supplement your diet. The best way to get your five-a-day is by eating the right foods. For people who still don’t get enough fruits and veggies, Fernstrom recommends supplementation.

Fruits and veggies contain disease-fighting compounds, called phytochemicals. Researchers have identified more than 900 different phytochemicals in food. More than 100 of them may be present in a single serving of vegetables. Some common cancer-fighting phytochemicals include lycopene (found in tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit), anthocyanin (blueberries, blackberries, cherries, kiwi, plums and eggplant) and resveratrol (red grapes and wine). Researchers aren’t entirely sure how these phytochemicals protect against cancer. Some theories include the ability to repair DNA and prevent cell mutations, reduction of inflammation, antioxidant repair of tissues, promotion of cancer cell death and regulation of hormones.
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Food for thought, think about making lifestyle changes to head towards a diet of more fruits and veggies, and look in to Juice Plus as a great whole food that bridges the gap between what you should eat and what you actually do eat.