Archive for the ‘Prevention’ Category
How does cancer develop?
In its simplest terms, cancer is a disease that develops when cell cooperation breaks down, instead some cells go their own way, leading to uncontrolled growth
Does alcohol mix well with aging?
Alcohol can be both good and bad, often at the same time. Apart from the psychosocial and relaxant effects, alcohol has a number of positive effects on health
What can we do to ensure good heart health?
Heart disease remains a major cause of death yet there is much that you can do to prevent it. Some things may look obvious, whilst others may surprise you
Probiotics and aging
We have a number of well developed strategies for intercepting and neutralizing toxins before they can damage crucial systems and that shore up healthy aging.
Options to build strong bones
✔ Increase weight-bearing activities and strength-training exercises These will strengthen your bones and reduce your risk of fracture. ✔ Get some sun Expose your skin on a daily basis to at least 10 minutes of sunlight in the morning or late afternoon. Vitamin D activation is greatest when the chest and back of the neck
Sulphoraphane and aging
Sulphoraphane, a sulfur-containing chemical compound, is one of the most potent natural cancer fighters to date. A class of isothiocyanate, sulphoraphane has shown to inhibit the development of tumor and cancer cells. Aside from its anticancer properties, sulphoraphane is also an effective antibacterial agent against Helicobacter pylori, which causes stomach ulcers and stomach cancer. High
Magnesium and aging
In this post, we ask expert educator Ann-Mary Hromek about Magnesium and aging. Magnesium is a macromineral required for the activation of almost all enzymatic processes that use phosphorus as an energy source. Considered as the second most abundant intracellular cation in living cells, magnesium is essential in energy or ATP production, conduction of nerve
Prevention of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes occurs when there is damage to the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. In children and adolescents, the immune system can inadvertently destroy these cells. This is called type 1 diabetes, or insulin dependent diabetes (IDDM), because insulin injections are needed to survive. Diabetes is worth preventing, especially if we want to live long and
Slow aging supplement shopping list
It can be very confusing trying to establish whether to supplement, with what and at what dose. Every practitioner has their own favorite supplement it seems and personally I’ve found it very challenging to make an informed decision. Just another reason why we put the Fast Living, Slow Ageing book together. Here’s an excerpt from
Preventing colon cancer
Cancer of the colon affects nearly one in 20 adults. Regular screening is the best way to prevent death from colon cancer. Most colon cancers arise from polyps, which are small outgrowths from the surface of the colon. Although the great majority of colon polyps are harmless, over time (at least 5 or 10 years)