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Increased carbohydrate intake was associated with a higher rate of breast cancer recurrence. Changes in starch intake comprised 48 percent of changes in carbohydrate intake. Dietary modifications targeting starch intake warrant further research. Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer recurrence, according to research.1 "The results show that it's not just overall carbohydrates, but particularly starch," said Jennifer A. Emond, M.S., "Women who increased their starch intake over one year were at a much likelier risk for recurring." Researchers conducted a subset analysis of 2,651 women who participated in the Women's Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) Dietary Intervention Trial, a plant-based intervention trial that enrolled about 3,088 survivors of breast cancer. Read More
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It takes time to become a recognised leader in retailing, but the slip down the ladder can happen rapidly. This really came home to me when Tiger Woods came to play golf in my home town of Perth recently. After 623 weeks as the best golfer in the world he has slipped rapidly to 56th in the world. The same can happen to retailers, often for different reasons, but the lessons can be just as hard to learn. Lesson One: Keep To Your Values and Your Brand Strategy The last few years have been difficult for all businesses. Read More
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Dr. Joshua L. Fox suggests following the guidelines below for mole prevention and protection: Lead by example. A recent French study found that parents who wore a t-shirt when exposed to the sun influenced their kids to do the same. As a result, the kids developed fewer new moles over the next year than the kids of parents who did not wear protective clothing while in the sun. Applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen (for UVA & UVB) with an SPF of at least 15, wearing a hat, avoiding peak sun hours (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and seeking shade are other sun-smart measures to follow yourself and instill in your child. Also be sure to encourage your child to protect his or her eyes with sunglasses, to prevent the development of eye problems such as cataracts later in life. Read More
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The Australian Aboriginal peoples have long recognized tea tree as multi-faceted healing oil, even though the rest of the world thought it was just a weed. Long used by tribesmen to cure infected wounds, reduce poisons in the system (especially those given by spider bites) tea tree was only recognized by Western cultures in the early 1900s. Melaleuca alternafolia (Tea Tree) is a small tree similar to cypress. It grows to about 20 feet and is now cultivated in plantations though its original home was in marshy areas. Read More
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Whether caused by sun damage, skin inflammation or aging, the origins of dark spots and uneven complexion lie deep within the skin. "Melanin is what gives skin its color and in excess can result in the appearance of dark spots and discoloration," explains Dr. Ranella Hirsch, board-certified dermatologist. "This can be the result of UV exposure or subsequent to inflammatory skin conditions such as acne. Dark spots affect many skin types and can be quite upsetting to those affected." In the following question and answer session, Hirsch explains the facts about uneven pigmentation and dark spots. Read More
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