Posted in Stress Management on May 25th, 2010 Comments Off
Scientists at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center say they have found a compound to treat and potentially prevent breast cancer. It’s a component of broccoli and broccoli sprouts. It targets cancer stem cells, these cells are specifically responsible for fueling the growth of breast cancer tumors. Researchers tested this component, sulforaphane in animal [...]
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Posted in Stress Management on May 21st, 2010 Comments Off
Research from Australia has shown that those with asthma that eat high fat energy meals may not be advisable. Doing so can lead to airway inflammation and may suppress the use of a asthma medication. Studies done found that within hours of eating high fat meals subjects were showing signs of airway inflammation which was [...]
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Posted in Stress Management on May 11th, 2010 Comments Off
I am sure all of us at one time or another have taken our doctor’s advice without flinching or asking questions because they are supposed to help take care of us. We all need to be aware of our bodies and really make use of our time at the doctor’s to be sure we are [...]
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Posted in Stress Management on May 6th, 2010 Comments Off
I recently found this CD that was created by a Clinical Psychologist for the treatment of stress, anxiety and depression. The CDÂ includes guided imagery, relaxation exercising and calming music to quiet your mind and relax your body. This Cd can also be used to help improve self-esteem, treat and prevent panic attacks and help [...]
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