http://www.cityslim.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:05:58 -0400 http://www.cityslim.com/weekend_details.php?id=172 & A hot new topic in the field of cancer prevention is the causal role of chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation, a pathological condition in which the immune system becomes unbalanced and fails to put the brakes on normal healing processes, has been linked not only to cancer but also to myriad other diseases, including heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.[i] Stress, lack of exercise, genetic predisposition and other lifestyle factors can all promote inflammation, but poor diet may in fact serve as the main contributor! Therefore, CitySlim would like to call your attention to the “Wellness Diet,” featuring Anti-Inflammatory Diet Basics. http://www.cityslim.com/weekend_details.php?id=167 Recently, a lot of hype has been circulating about the colorectal cancer-fighting effects of curcumin, a substance found in curry and common flavoring agent in the spice turmeric, but how accurate are these potentially life-saving claims? http://www.cityslim.com/weekend_details.php?id=160 & & & In 1980, scientists realized that colon cancer death rates in the United States decreased with latitude. Outdoor workers have now been found to have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer less than indoor workers. Breast cancer mortality rates vary by sunlight exposure. So what’s the connection between sunlight and lower cancer rates? Vitamin D! http://www.cityslim.com/weekend_details.php?id=147 You might be wondering what diet has to do with cancer, but did you know that approximately one third of cancers can be prevented by changes in diet? According to various sources, certain food play an integral role in the fight against cancer by releasing agents that can boost your immunity and cause abnormal cell growths to shrink or disappear. The new hot topic in the field of natural cancer-fighting compounds are phytochemicals, a large group of "nonnutrient compounds that are& biologically active in the body."[i] Phytochemicals, as you might expect, are found& plants, including vegetables,& fruits, legumes, grains, herbs, tea, and spices.& New research sheds light specifically on the phytochemical group, “isothiocyanates,” which possess some of the strongest cancer-fighting abilities. These compounds naturally occur in cruciferous vegetables, including: “broccoli, cauliflower, kale, turnips, collards, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, turnip, and watercress." http://www.cityslim.com/weekend_details.php?id=142 Everywhere you turn these days, you can easily find yourself bombarded with campaigns advising you to “Go Green.” Go green to save the environment, to conserve energy… but to stop cancer? Yes, that’s right. Now, you can go green (in terms of your tea selection) to save, well… yourself!& & Green tea stands apart from other teas due to its possession of a special ingredient: EGCG, or & Epigallocatechin-3-gallate. This biologically-active constituent of green tea imparts numerous health benefits to its drinkers, such as alleviating rheumatoid arthritis, improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol, preventing cardiovascular disease and infection, and improving impaired immune function. However, the most compelling evidence of the powers of EGCG becomes evident when examining its effects on various types of cancers. http://www.cityslim.com/weekend_details.php?id=136 Cook Away Cancer!& Start your New Year with a resolution to stay cancer free! Studies show that your lifestyle contributes up to 40% of your risk of getting cancer. CitySlim teams up with the National Foundation for Cancer Research& to bring you Cancer-Fighting Recipes and Nutrition Tips to Keep You Healthy on the Go.