Better than Cure

Healthy living switches off genes that promote cancer

That a healthy way of life can prevent cancer is well known. It is also becoming clear living can help those who already have tumours to survive, and may even prevent the disease from coming back. A number of studies have shown these effects in breast cancer and colon cancer. But how they work at a molecualr level remains a mystery.

For examply, prostate cancer, it is slow-growing. When such a cancer has been diagnosed early, doing nothing is a reasonable alternative to the trauma of surgery, radiation or hormone therapy. Dr Ornish of the University of California, San Francisco enrolled 30 such early-stage patients into a programme of “comprehensive lifestyle changes”. These included a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet, stress management, moderate exercise and plenty of “psychosocial group support”. Patients’ prostates were sampled at the start of the study, and then three months later to see what had changed.

For a gene to do its work, it has to be transcribed into a molecular messenger. This messenger, a molecule of a substance called RNA, carries instructions to the protein-making parts of a cell, telling them what to make. The more RNA messengers that have been transcribed from a gene, the more active that gene is assumed to be. Count the shifting number of messengers, then, and you can see the effects on the genes of a course of treatment. And that, using so-called gene-chip technology, is what Dr Ornish did.

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Essential Oils for Hair Loss Problems

Essential Oils for Hair Loss:

If you are suffering a hir loss may be because of some itchy shampoo or reaction, you can opt for using these following Essestial Oils that can help you prevent hair loss and retain your charm.

Bay, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Jojoba oil, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Roman Chamomile

How To Use Essential Oils for Hair Loss:

Add 2 drops of the essential oil either to the rinse water or to a good vegetable oil. Massage it well into the scalp. Wrap the hair in plastic wrap; place a warm towel around it. Leave it for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight. Shampoo the hair as usual, using a mild shampoo (avoid medicated shampoo), so that you do not damage the sebum balance.

Essential Oils for Improving the Hair Health

A blend of bay and lavender essential oils stimulates the scalp and helps hair health. Add six drops of each oil to four ounces of a warm carrier oil such as almond, soybean or sesame oil. Massage the mixture into the scalp and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes. Add three drops of bay essential oil to the shampoo you regularly uses and wash the hair with this shampoo.

Essential Oil Blend for Hair Growth

1. Thyme essential oil - 2 drops
2. Atlas cedarwood essential oil - 2 drops
3. Lavender essential oil -3 drops
4. Rosemary essential oil -3 drops
5. Jojoba oil - ½ teaspoon
6. Grapeseed oil - 4 teaspoons

Add the first four ingredients into a small glass jar. Mix well. Now add the remaining two ingredients. Mix thoroughly.

Massage this mixture into your scalp for at least two minutes every night. Wrap your head in a warm towel after treatment.

Oils of arnica, lavender, rosemary or calamus stimulate healthy hair growth. Rub into hair before washing.

If you are suffering from the danduff problem, you will surely get some good positive results after using some of these Essesntial Oils.

Cedarwood, Lavender, Patchouli, Rosemary, Tea tree oil

These oils can be used as it is or mixed with your shampoo, but if you are having a problem with oily hair rather look at using tea tree oil, and with dry hair rosemary.

Caution:

Avoid rosemary oil if you have high blood pressure. Keep lemon and grapefruit doses low if you have sensitive skin, as they may be slightly irritating.

Aromatherapy secrets: How to use essential oils part - 2

- Dr. Kirti

Hello readers, hope you are finding these essential oils of great value. This week let me discuss some more oils with you.

 

Pine: That is pinus Sylvester’s. This oil is prepared from thorns basically. It is mainly useful in cases of muscular aches as a result of rheumatism, arthritis, muscle fatigue as a result of low blood circulation ,etc. Other than pains, it also relieves sore throat, asthma, sinus troubles. Pains associated with neuralgia, nerve trauma, sciatica, stress in muscles is treated nicely with pine. It reduces profuse sweating. Max 3drops.

Petitgrain: That is citrus aurantium var amara, prepared from leaves and is basically soothing oil. This oil is used to calm our senses and relieve our mental strain, stress and tension attacks. It relieves restlessness and anxiety due to tension. This oil acts well in improving acne because it reduces sweating. It also reduces oil in skin and hair and so can treat oily and greasy hair and skin making you looks gorgeous whole day. It builds up memory as it stimulates mind and senses. It triggers immunity and thus prevents illness. Looking at its uses, I think its great during examinations isn’t it? Max is 5 drops.

It is an effective toner. It gladdens the heart and brings positive vibes when heart feels sad and disappointed. It relieves insomnia.

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Know Your Diabetes

-Dr.Shantanu Sheshgir

Diabetes is emerging as a major public health issue the world over and India is no exception.    In fact, it has the maximum number of diabetics in the world (40.9 million - 2007). Each year 7 million new individuals are added to the global diabetic populace.

         

 Some facts about Diabetes:

•          Each year, 3.8 million deaths are attributable to this disease.
•          It is the fourth leading cause of death the world over by disease.
•          Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in adults in industrialized nations.
•         At least 50% of diabetics are unaware of their condition, in some nations this figure may reach up to 80%. As a result it can be called the “Silent Killer.”

          So, what exactly is this disease?

            Diabetes is what is called a non-communicable disease, i.e. it does NOT spread from person to        person like for instance the common cold, conjunctivitis, AIDS, and neither does it spread through any insect (malaria). The reason for this is that the cause is not any micro-organism that can be transmitted.

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