Archive for January, 2010
The American Cancer Society predicts that, in 2007, about 37,170 people in the United States will be found to have pancreatic cancer and about 33,370 will die of the disease. Pancreatic is one of the deadliest of all cancers with one of the lowest survival rates. According to the American Cancer Society, only about 5% [...]
Imagine standing in your neighbor’s backyard enjoying an afternoon barbeque. You’re relaxed, an herbal iced tea in hand, and surrounded by friends of friends. Life is good. Until somebody turns to you and asks, “What do you do?” Suddenly you freeze, choke out a few words like “dural tube” and “fascia” – and watch in [...]
The B-vitamin folic acid (the vitamin form of folate) seems to play an important role in preventing pancreatic cancer. In the modern population as a whole, the risk of ever developing pancreatic cancer is less than 1 percent, but certain groups are much more likely to develop this dreaded disease: People who have had long-standing [...]
Nutrition experts usually classify protein foods as complete, partially complete and incomplete. Lean meat (this includes gland meats, fish, and poultry), eggs, cheese, milk, millet and sunflower seeds are complete proteins, that is, they contain all 10 of the essential amino acids in correct proportions for maximum human nourishment. Whole grain products, soybeans, legumes and [...]
In normal conditions, glucose present inside the blood is absorbed by the cells, undergoes through a series of metabolic processes and releases energy that is essential for the normal functioning of every human cell. And for this entire process to happen, the cells have to respond to insulin, a hormone that is secreted by the [...]
If you are the proud owner of a kitty, then you should take the time to learn about feline leukemia. Many cats die each year from this dangerous disease, which has been found to be caused by a virus which is highly contagious. To protect your precious cat, you should take the time to learn [...]