In the February issue of Corlandt Forum, there was an intersting article about treating sinusitis. Based on a head-to-head (pardon the pun) study comparing placebos to the use of antibiotics with and without steroids, placebos were just as effective. This...
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CANCER - WHO WANTS IT?
It would seem safe to say that no one wants cancer.
Well, what can we do to lessen our chances?
These thoughts were gleaned from the April, Corlandt Forum. There are 10 suggestions that I think have merit with some exceptions.
1. Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight.
2. Be physically active.
3. Avoid sugary drinks and limit consumption of energy dense foods.
4. Eat mostly foods of plant origin.
5. Limit red meat and avoid processed meat.
6. Limit alcoholic drinks.
7. Limit consumption of salt (unless adrenally stressed)
8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone (Well, the principle is sound. But, the application is of concern).
9. Exclusively breastfeed infants (no other liquids) for up to six months.
10. Cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention unless otherwise directed by their treating physician.
By Dr. E. Glynn Taunton on April 27, 2008 2:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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