A recent study has revealed that the lowering cholesterol levels will prevent the growth of cancer cells.
Let me tell you, this research was funded by National Institutes of Health & the US Army Department of Defense.
According to the researchers, a high cholesterol level may also cause a Heart disease and Atherosclerosis. Cholesterol level plays an important role in cancer progression. It may also initiate a growth of cancer cells.
It is your diet that plays an important role in cholesterol level. Practicing Western diet increase the risk of prostate cancer. Dr. Solomon suggests a lower consumption of food with high cholesterol or high fat content. These foods are known to help the cancer growth in the prostate gland.
Keith Solomon, PhD and his colleagues conducted this experiment on mice. Mice were fed with food known to have high cholesterol and fat content. A close observation showed that as cholesterol level increases, there was acceleration in the growth of cancer cells. They also found out that Ezetimibe can control this abnormal growth. Ezetimibe achieves this by preventing the cholesterol absorption from the intestine. As cholesterol level drops, it will diminish the tumor progression.
Ezetimibe can prevent angiogenesis due to high cholesterol level. For cancer progression, it is necessary that there should formation new blood vessels. This growth is prevented by Ezetimibe.
In simple words, lower cholesterol level blocks angiogenesis and hence the cancer progression.
Scientists are working on a study on humans to confirm the theory.
05 March
Cancer is one of the most vicious diseases known to man kind. According to National Cancer Institute, there were 5 million deaths during the period 2000-2008.
Cancer is not always curable. Even if we were able to cure, it can come back in the same organ or sometimes another. Scientist all over the world suggests taking preventive methods. Those with family history of cancer are considered to be at risk of cancer.
A useful health tip
A recent study by National Institutes of Health suggests that the use of an herbal supplement made of Red clover minimizes the risk of Prostate cancer.
Surgery, hormone therapy and radiation therapy are the conventional methods used in Prostate cancer treatment. These treatments are known to have side effects.
Scientists have identified that the hormone DHEA and isoflavones can affect the cells in the prostate gland. Red clover is known for its rich content of isoflavones. Red clover is biologically known as Trifolium pretense.
According to a study conducted by Dr. Julia Arnold, intake of dietary isoflavones in a considerable amount will reduce the risk of cancer in prostate gland. Dr. Julia currently serves the National centre for complementary and Alternative medicine.
DHEA is a natural hormone produced by our body. DHEA makes hormonal effects on the prostate gland. It combines with stormal cells boosting the secretion of certain proteins.
Use of isoflavones prevent this antigen and thereby the growth of cancer cells. After a few tests, this supplement will be available for clinical trials.
Yoga is considered as the most simple and reliable mental exercise for Breast cancer patients. For cancer patients, it is very crucial to maintain their stress level under control.
Tips on Yoga
Yoga is a mind-body therapy. It involves relatively reasonable costs.
Restorative Yoga is a gentle type of yoga. It involves moving the spine in all direction. Movement should be in a more passive and gentle way. You can use cushions, bolsters, and blankets provide complete physical support. This will give total relaxation with minimal physical effort.
A research was conducted by Suzanne Danhauer, Ph.D. of Wake Forest University School of Medicine. A group of 44 women took part in the study. 22 of them took a ten week program of 75 minute Restorative Yoga (RY). Participants completed a questionnaire at the beginning and end of the ten week Restorative Yoga. They were asked to evaluate their quality of life through various measures.
After ten weeks, they were found to have gained positive difference in their mental health. Depression, positive emotions and spirituality were healthier compared to the control group. After Restorative Yoga, there was 50 percent reduction in depression. An increase of 12% was found on feelings of peace and meaning.
All the participants were breast cancer patients. 34% of the participants were actively undergoing cancer treatment. 66% already completed the treatment.
According to Dr. Suzanne Danhauer, systematic reviews of randomized trials give evidence of improvement in mood, quality of life, and treatment related symptoms.
