Starch Intake May Influence Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence

by Patrick Nemechek, D.O. on May 3, 2012

Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer recurrence, according to results presented at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held Dec. 6-10, 2011.

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From: American Association for Cancer Research. “Starch intake may influence risk for breast cancer recurrence, study suggests.” ScienceDaily, 8 Dec. 2011. Web. 24 Dec. 2011.

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The Crisis in Nutrition

April 4, 2012

Tom Naughton used to be a full time stand-up comedian but, although he’s still funny, he’s spending more time these days spreading the word about what truly healthy eating is on his excellent blog. He also produced the movie Fat Head (a revealing and entertaining watch if you haven’t seen it yet). Tom recently gave [...]

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More Confusion: Is Red Meat Really That Bad?

March 15, 2012

Too Much Advice I was asked recently about the repeated news from Harvard’s Public Health Department that eating red meat, especially processed red meat (i.e., sausages and salami) is bad for one’s health. The constant stream of conflicting headlines is causing confusion of the general public. First you have to understand the source. The Harvard [...]

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Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Causes Heart Disease

March 12, 2012

Dr. Dwight Lundell Prevent Disease Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:58 CST We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, [...]

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Cancer Treatment Can Cause Persistent Fatigue

March 6, 2012

There are a variety of studies documenting the phenomena of persistent fatigue lasting years after treatment for cancer.  Many researchers are trying to clarify what is the cause of the fatigue. A recent study has demonstrated an imbalance of autonomic function that parallels my own work with former cancer patients. The patients in this study [...]

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How Pregnancy Changes a Woman’s Brain

February 19, 2012

We know a lot about the links between a pregnant mother’s health, behavior, and moods and her baby’s cognitive and psychological development once it is born. But how does pregnancy change a mother’s brain? “Pregnancy is a critical period for central nervous system development in mothers,” says psychologist Laura M. Glynn of Chapman University. “Yet [...]

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If America Had Only Listened to Jack LaLanne!

February 8, 2012

This guy was so ahead of his time.

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Diarrhea, Urgent Stools and Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome

January 5, 2012

Bacteria and Our Intestinal Tract Our intestinal tract is home to billions of bacteria which are made up of 35,000-50,000 different strains.  Each strains of bacteria has the potential of producing a unique chemical that may influence how our body functions.  This mass of life is only beginning to be recognized as a potential factor [...]

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In Older Adults, A Higher Cholesterol Level Is Associated with a Lower Risk of Death

December 20, 2011

Yes that’s correct; it’s not a typo! A recent study has demonstrated that a higher total cholesterol level is associated with a lower risk of death from cancer and non-cardiovascular (heart attacks and stroke) disease in older healthy adults (over 55 years of age). Researchers studied 5750 older people (age range, 55–99). At the beginning [...]

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High Carbohydrate Diet Promotes Prostate Tumor Growth

December 11, 2011

A diet high in refined carbohydrates, like white rice or white bread, is associated with increased prostate tumor growth in mice. Read more…. [Comment: As I frequently discuss, excess carbohydrates and the chronic elevation of insulin levels are fueling a great deal of society's common illness including many forms of cancer - prostate, uterine, colon [...]

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