According to the CDC, 52.7% of the American population were diagnosed with colon cancer in 2007. The black population showed the highest rate, followed by whites, Latinos, and then Asians. (Source)
THE STUDY ON DIETARY FIBER:
According to certain studies, including this one, intake of dietary fiber is associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer. One theory is that "insoluble fiber from foods adds bulk to stools and moves them through the GI tract swiftly, thus reducing the contact time with potential toxins in the colon."
FOODS HIGH IN FIBER:
Foods high in dietary fiber, include (but are not limited to) whole grains, beans, raspberries, and artichoke. For more on whole grains (including label reading), read my post here. Please consult with your doctor before adjusting your diet.
MORE READS:
DIETARY FIBER & COLON CANCER
DIETARY FIBER & CANCER PREVENTION
SOLUBLE VS. INSOLUBLE FIBER
HIGH-FIBER FOODS
OTHER BENEFITS OF FIBER
FIBER & DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Dietary Fiber and Colon Cancer
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Jojoba oil, Wax, & Relaxers
According to one study, most conditioning agents in relaxer kits break down and have no effect by the time the consumer uses them. This finding implies that using some level of added conditioning while relaxing may minimize damage. What is the best conditioner? According to a second study, jojoba oil is amongst the best at protecting the hair while relaxing (with thioglycolate-based relaxers). Polymethylene wax (in conjunction with other substances) is beneficial for the traditional NaOH- and LiOH-based relaxers. For further reading, check out the links below.
Originally posted as part of the "Retaining the Hair You Grow" series.
SOURCES & MORE READS:
CONDITIONER BREAKDOWN IN RELAXERS & POLYMETHYLENE WAX
JOJOBA OIL & RELAXERS
RETAINING THE HAIR YOU GROW SERIES:
CHEMICAL DAMAGE
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Citrus Fruits and Stroke
Sixteen years ago, my mother collapsed onto the hallway carpet of our apartment. My sisters and I thought she had fainted, not realizing that she had just suffered a stroke. Fortunately, she survived and recovered after months of hospitalization and therapy. The catalyst of her stroke was high blood pressure.
A recently published study states that "citrus fruit consumption may be associated with a reduction in the risk of ischemic stroke." It is the flavonoid, a substance found in citrus fruits, that is of interest in this association. Further research is needed to confirm this connection, but in the mean time, you can read more about the current study in the links below. Please consult with your doctor before making any changes to your diet; certain foods (e.g., grapefruit) can react with stroke medications.
SOURCES
STUDY ABSTRACT
WEBMD ARTICLE
ISCHEMIC STROKE VS. HEMORRHAGIC STROKE
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A recently published study states that "citrus fruit consumption may be associated with a reduction in the risk of ischemic stroke." It is the flavonoid, a substance found in citrus fruits, that is of interest in this association. Further research is needed to confirm this connection, but in the mean time, you can read more about the current study in the links below. Please consult with your doctor before making any changes to your diet; certain foods (e.g., grapefruit) can react with stroke medications.
SOURCES
STUDY ABSTRACT
WEBMD ARTICLE
ISCHEMIC STROKE VS. HEMORRHAGIC STROKE
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Study on Relaxers and Fibroids
The findings of a study at Boston University "raise the hypothesis that hair relaxer use increases" fibroids in women. So can relaxers cause fibroids? Further research is necessary, but the study points to a possibility.
ABSTRACT: http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/01/10/aje.kwr351.short
NEWS: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/120217-study-causes-hair-scare-about-tumors#ixzz1mwiRrwTi
ABSTRACT: http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/01/10/aje.kwr351.short
NEWS: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/120217-study-causes-hair-scare-about-tumors#ixzz1mwiRrwTi
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