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A healthy Lifestyle prevents breast cancer

Anca Martalog — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:04:52 +0000

A healthy lifestyle helps diminish the probability of developing
breast cancer. Having a child before the age of 30 offers some
protection because of the estrogen-free time period during pregnancy
and lactation.
If you have no control over the above, the next factor might be more
controllable: a diet low in bad -fats leads to a 30% reduction in
breast cancer risk. Along with fat consumption, it is worth mentioning
that a woman’s weight also plays a role: adipose (fat) cells secrete
estrogen and more fats cells lead to increased estrogen circulating in
the blood. Breast cancer is associated with increased estrogen in a
woman’s body: a long estrogenic time period in her life (early onset
of menarche, late onset of menopause, no child births, etc.)
Another controllable lifestyle factor involved in manipulating breast
cancer risk is alcohol consumption. Every year alcohol is responsible
for 5% of breast cancer diagnosis.
A woman who drinks alcohol daily increases her breast cancer risk by
6%.
Perhaps the must preventable factor and controllable in the same time
is increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. Along many vitamins
and other necessary healthy nutrients, fruits and vegetables contain
antioxidants- first defense against nasty toxins slowing down natural
healing processes of the body.
A diet high in fruits can reduce breast cancer risk by 30%.
In Japan, where the daily diet contains fish, rice, legumes, and less
bad fats, the rate of breast cancer is the smallest in the world. And
when this kind of diet is associated with at least 30 minutes of
physical exercise per day, the breast cancer risk is decreased 50%.
Studies show that lack of physical exercise is responsible for 11% of
breast cancer cases in the world.
Perhaps the worst factor that literally “feeds” the cancerous cells is
the artificial hormonal therapy, HRT (hormonal replacement therapy)
used widely in menopausal women to preserve youth. As bumpy as the as
the menopausal years can be, HRT is not worth it especially in women
who are already predisposed to breast cancer; natural alternatives
instead of HRTare available. Weather you are recovering for cancer or
just interested in prevention, a hesalthy lifestyle always ensures
breast cancer prevention.
And now I’d like to invite you to learn more how naturopathy can help
you recover from cancer by offering you a free access to my upcoming
Tele-Class on natural cancer recovery ; for details, go here:
www.ThriveAfterChemo.com
From: Dr. Anca Martalog, N.D – survivor’s coach of cancer survivors
network
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How the cancer process becomes life-threatening

Anca Martalog — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:03:19 +0000

Many, if not most, cancer deaths come as a result of
infection by bacteria, viruses, and fungi- microbes that
normally would be destroyed by the immune system.

In the case of cancer, the immune system becomes severely
suppressed, partly because of the systemic weakening brought
on by the cancer process and partly because of the negative,
toxic effects of conventional cancer treatment – essentially
chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.
A tumour can directly interfere with the functioning of a
vital organ, such as the lungs, liver, pancreas, brain, or
kidneys, in effect, strangulating it. When a cancerous mass
becomes too large, it steals nourishment from the organ,
secreting toxins into it, or causing some form of physical
obstruction that effectively shuts the organ down.
Severe malnutrition or emaciation, which is a condition of
cellular starvation called cachexia (pronounced cah-
CHECK-see-yah) may affect up to 90% of all advanced cancer
patients and account for 50% of all cancer deaths. The
cancer process effectively starves cancer patients, using up
their energy reserves. These effects primarily result from
the body’s shifting to an inefficient use of fuel sources,
as well as the person’s loss of appetite.
Protein-calorie malnutrition is not uncommon among
hospitalized patients in general, and can lead to overall
weakness, apathy, increases in mortality and surgical
failure, a reduction in immunity, and poor responsiveness to
treatment. Some cancer patients die from hemorrhage
(uncontrolled blood loss from a failure of the blood to
clot), which is a frequent cause of death in leukemia, but
can also occur when a tumour grows into a large blood
vessel. Cancer can impair the blood’s ability to form clots
and internal bleeding can occur readily and persistently.
Cancer can also cause excessive clotting and the formation
of thrombi (plural of thrombus, which is a blood clot
attached to the interior wall of a vein or artery), cutting
off the blood supply to a vital organ.

To learn more about my “Top 10 strategies to conquer

cancer naturally”, register to this FREE TeleClass.

Biomarker Studies are proving the need for Personalized Cancer Medicine

Anca Martalog — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:57:32 +0000

When President Richard Nixon launched the war on cancer in his
January 1971 State of the Union, he called for “the same kind of
concentrated effort that split the atom and took man to the moon.”
Yet nearly 40 years and $100 billion in federally funded cancer
research later, it seems the lunar landing was a much less daunting
task.
Although much has been learned about the biology of cancer, the
overall survival rate among people who have it has improved only
slightly, according to a commentary published April 21 in Science
Translational Medicine. The authors of the commentary argue that
developing strategies to match new and existing drugs with the tumour
characteristics of individual patients is a crucial step toward
greater success in cancer treatment—an effort known as personalized
medicine. “We have reached a juncture where talking about personalized
cancer medicine and the importance of incorporating these goals into
clinical trials is no longer sufficient,” they wrote….sounds to me
that we are slowly starting to prove that a Naturopathic, holistic
approach is the only way to look at treating the cancer patient, but
because of the engrained allopathic paradigm used for so long, we’re
trying to apply holistic principles to drug treatment; oh,
well…it’s a start!
If you’d like to learn about my Top 10 strategies to conquer cancer
naturally-all holistically-based, register to my upcoming Free
teleseminar with the same name by visiting www.thriveafterchemo.com

Understanding changes of season…

Anca Martalog — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:41:33 +0000

With spring here, changing in temperature, schedule and
certain habits, our body has you, yet again, adapt to all
this; which means it all could be a little stressful for
some of us, as the body perceives stress as any change: in
the outer environment or inner world.
Over the centuries, our bodies have been adapted to respond
to acute stressors. If there is a situation of immediate,
imminent danger, the appropriate hormones cause a ’fight or
flight’ response to the stressor. This was absolutely
imperative in order for one to escape danger or to defend
him/herself. The physical presentation of a threat is able
to psychologically elicit a physiological response in the
body. Moreover, one is also able to cause this cycle through
a perceived, psychological stressor, without the presence of
a physical entity. The effect created by the mind results in
the same adaptive hormones being released, however, without
the appropriate ‘off’ signal a person can be in a state of
perpetual ‘fight or flight’ for a long period of time. This
constant release of neuroendocrine hormones from the adrenal
glands can play a role in many conditions such as
depression, common colds, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome,
inflammatory bowel disease etc.
Adrenal Glands and Stress
When the adrenal glands are provoked by ACTH, they produce
epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol, which help the
body adapt and survive a presenting stressor. The immediate
reaction to an exogenous or endogenous stressor is to have
the body in a state of ‘fight or flight’. The body’s
response is to release adrenal hormones, which increase
heart rate and blood pres- sure and divert blood to the
vital organs needed (brain, heart, and skeletal muscles) and
diverted from the less essential areas such as the
gastrointestinal tract.
The adrenal glands also produce hydrocortisone,
testosterone, estrogen and dehydroepinandrosterone (DHEA),
pregnenalone, aldosterone, androstenedione, progesterone, as
well as other intermediary hormones. Aldosterone works with
the renal system to help regulate the balance of sodium and
potassium within the body. This is critical for the
maintenance of blood pressure. In situations of chronic
stress exposure, one can exhaust/fatigue the adrenal glands,
leading to a state of ‘adrenal fatigue’. Thus, in the case
of aldosterone, the alteration in the fluid- balance
mechanism may create symptoms of ‘puffy hands and feet’.
The response and eventual adaption to stress involves
glucocorticoids to a large extent. This has a profound
effect on energy metabolism and biological functioning with
the body. For example, it is able to raise blood-sugar
levels, increase muscle-protein breakdown and hepatic
gluconeogenesis, and mobilize fatty acids. Further along the
stress adaption response involves compensation. This is also
known as the adrenal hyperfunction stage, with a secondary
influence on the HPA axis. The pituitary glands respond to
the sympathetic nervous system activity by releasing ACTH,
which cause the adrenal glands to produce excess cortisol
and androgen hormones.
The HPA axis responds by eventually becoming less sensitive
to the influence of cortisol’s feedback inhibition. As serum
cortisol levels rise, glucose utilization declines, insulin
resistance increases, gluconeogenesis in the liver
increases, and blood glucose levels increase. The body
responds to increased cortisol by increasing the degradation
of protein stores to supply amino acids for gluconeogenesis,
thus decreasing muscle mass. Adrenal hyperfunction is marked
by insulin resistance, mild obesity, hypertension, and
elevated triglycerides and lipids.
The final stages of stress response involve the decrease in
cortisol output, resulting in adrenal fatigue. The body is
unable to create the necessary cortisol and other
glucocorticoid hormones, resulting in physical changes.
People experiencing adrenal fatigue feel fatigued, may
become depressed, have difficulty concentrating, and may
experience painful headaches, low blood pressure,
sensitivity to carbohydrates, and an inability to tolerate
alcohol. Furthermore, cortisol is an anti-inflammatory
molecule, thus a decline in its production allows for more
inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines, leading to eventual
tissue damage.
Herbal aids for treatment
Glycyrrhiza glabra is known to have many functions, most
notably for its adrenocorticoid-like activity. Further, it
has anti-inflammatory, antiallergy, antitussive, antiviral,
antiulcer, and estrogen balancing properties. It reduces the
amount of hydrocortisone broken down by the liver, which
then decreases the workload of the adrenal glands.
Withania somnifera, is noted alongside Glycyrrhiza for its
ability to support adrenal function. They have both been
used traditionally for convalescence, nervous exhaustion,
fatigue, geriatric debility, physical and mental stress, and
insomnia. Withania combined with Eleuthrococcus senticosus
may influence the adrenal hormone activity by helping to
support normal HPA axis function.
Further, Dioscorea opposite, Rhemannia glutinosa, and
Cordyceps sinensis are used commonly in Traditional Chinese
Medicine as herbs that ‘tonify’. These herbs contain
constituents, such as steroidal saponins, that may act as
precursors to adrenal hormones.
In modern society, situations of chronic stress outweigh
acute stressors that were once apparent in early
civilization. As a result, individuals are depleting their
stores of compensatory hormones, ultimately developing into
states of ‘adrenal fatigue’. It is in this state that
individuals place them- selves at higher risks of other
conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, depression, etc.
To aid individuals in these circumstances, it is imperative
that one considers their lifestyle. An appropriate analysis
of their life circumstances should reveal areas that are
contributing to the condition. Thus, stress management and
added adrenal support are able to assist individuals through
the occurrences, as maladaptive stress responses will
ultimately lead to one’s demise.
These issues, and more, are things we talk about in my new
Tele-Course “STOP surviving and START thriving”; you too
can learn all this by either sampling ONE Class or joining
uour MasterMind groups here.

Graceful Aging

Anca Martalog — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:05:18 +0000

Rather than letting age get you down, let’s look at natural strategies

that will keep you looking and feeling young or younger…

Turn on your speakers and listen.

If you’d like to find out your true/biological age, take my

Biological Age Self-Test.

To learn how to prevent all majour diseases and stay healthy naturally,

register to at least one of my Tele-Courses; see you there.

Happy&Healthy New Year!

Anca Martalog — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:04:14 +0000

Blessings for a Joyful and Healthier 2010

SPRING IS THE BEST TIME TO DE-CLUTTER & REGENERATE

Anca Martalog — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:43:18 +0000

Do You need to de-clutter?

HOW THE BODY DETOXIFIES

Normally, the body has its own internal de-cluttering system, continually detoxifying, pollutants, cellular by- products, harmful chemicals and toxic waste. Here’s how.

LIVER

The liver is our most important detoxifier, as it neutralizes poisons. What it cannot render harmless, it stores – protecting the rest of the body from harm.

KIDNEYS

The kidneys eliminate fluid wastes, maintain electrolyte balance and purify the bloodstream by detoxifying medications, free radicals and toxins found in the blood.

COLON

The colon eliminates solid wastes and absorbs water from foods.

LUNGS

The lungs act as a site of blood filtration and eliminate toxic gases with each respiration.

SKIN

As the largest eliminative organ, every pore of the skin is an escape route for waste material.

GENERAL CLEANSING GUIDELINES

Why Spring “Cleaning”?

Anca Martalog — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:26:11 +0000

Our bodies are naturally equipped to eliminate toxins. However, as our environment becomes more polluted with an ever-increasing number of synthetic chemicals, our bodies are exposed to a growing number of toxins from food, water, air, household chemicals and even our workplaces. This leads to a gradual accumulation of toxins that can cause symptoms ranging from fatigue, headaches, mood changes, pains, coughs and gastrointestinal problems. Long-term toxic exposure can weaken our systems, increase our susceptibility to infection and eventually lead to chronic illness. To thrive in this environment, our bodies need extra support to detoxify themselves. In my upcoming Tele-session, you will learn specific dietary and lifestyle changes that will safely eliminate built-up toxins from your system and help you reduce your exposure, preventing future accumulation. Cleared of toxins and wastes, your body will be able to function optimally and you will experience an improvement in overall health.

To register for Dr.Anca’s Naturopathic Tele-Seminar coming up this Wednesday, April8, visit here:

http://telehealthsecrets.com/teleseminars/teleseminar1

Although we all talk about stress,..

Anca Martalog — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:26:04 +0000

.. it often isn’t always clear what stress is really about. Many people consider stress to be something that happens to them: an event such as an injury or a promotion. Others think that stress is what happens to our bodies, minds and behaviours in response to an event (e.g. heart pounding, anxiety, or nail biting). While stress does involve events and our response to them, these are not the most important factors. Our thoughts about the situations in which we find ourselves are the critical factor.

When something happens to us, we automatically evaluate the situation mentally. We decide if it is threatening to us, how we need to deal with the situation, and what skills we can use. If we decide that the demands of the situation outweigh the skills we have, then we label the situation as “stressful” and react with the classic “stress response”. If we decide that our coping skills outweigh the demands of the situation, then we don’t see it as “stressful”.

Everyone sees situations differently and has different coping skills. For this reason, no two people will respond exactly the same way to a given situation.

Additionally, not all situations that are labelled “stressful” are negative. The birth of a child, being promoted or moving to a new home may not be perceived as threatening. However, we may feel that situations are “stressful” because we don’t feel fully prepared to deal with them.

Some situations in life are stress-provoking, but it is our thoughts about situations that determine whether they are a problem to us.

How we perceive a stress-provoking event and how we react to it determines its impact on our health. We may be motivated and invigorated by the events in our lives, or we may see some as “stressful” and respond in a manner that may have a negative effect on our physical, mental and social well-being. If we always respond in a negative way our health and happiness may suffer. By understanding ourselves and our reactions to stress-provoking situations, we can learn to handle stress more effectively. We hope that this booklet will help you to build better coping skills for managing stress.

To determine Your STRESS INDEX, visit here:

Remember: every reaction(be it to stress, be it to heal) is m ore positive in a “clean”/detoxified body.

To learn more about Naturopathic Detoxification, register for my upcoming April8 FREE Tele-seminar.

I’m also putting together a Tele-seminar on STREE, and I’d like to hear Your Most Important Issues around this subject: please leave me your comments/suggestions/questions in the comments box below.

VitaminC decreases risk of CardioVascular disease

Anca Martalog — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:33:12 +0000

As you might have learned from my last Tele-seminar, CARDIOVASCULAR Health & HEART Disease Prevention,

to all the benefits of vitaminC, you can now add decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Vitamin C is found widely in most of the fruits and vegetables. A daily intake of a variety of fresh raw fruits and vegetables will ensure or fulfill the daily recommended dosage. Vitamin C food includes citrus fruits and fruit juices like oranges, limes, lemons, tangerines, Indian gooseberry and guava. Other vitamin C foods include green peppers, papaya, mangoes, strawberries, cantaloupe, dark leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, red peppers, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, potatoes and sweet potatoes. Recommended daily allowance for vitamin C is 75 mg for adult women and 90 mg for adult man. The requirement of vitamin C increases during pregnancy, breastfeeding, among smokers, people with gastrointestinal diseases and hyperthyroidism.
Keep the following points in mind for better availability of vitamin C

1. Cooking can destroy vitamin C to a large extent. So it is preferable to include fresh and raw fruits and vegetables in the form of whole fruits, fruit juices or salads to ensure maximum availability.

2. Vitamin C is a very fragile vitamin and can be oxidized easily. So cut a fruit or vegetable only when needed because if left open then there is loss of this vitamin.

3. Vitamin C is water soluble so can be easily lost in water. Don’t cut a fruit or vegetable after chopping.

4. Vitamin C is present in small amounts in animal tissues but before reaching the table it is either destroyed due to exposure to air or during processing or cooking.

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to my CARDIOVASCULAR Health & HEART Disease PreventionT.S., you can still get the recordings here.

To ensure you are register for my next FREE Teleseminar, sign up here; it’s on Naturopathic DETOXIFICATION/CLEANSING

For suggestions about future topics of interest to you, please leave me a comment in the comments box below. I’m ALWAYS interested in your feed-back.