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Look In Thermography Instead Of High Risk, Unreliable Mamogramms

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First and foremost, we must avoid all forms of medical radiation. They are damaging to our health. Prevention is also very important and must be thought of. Research has found that something as simple as supplementing with Vitamin D can slash the risk of cancers by 77%. Vitamin D can be attained by natural exposure to sunshine (don't use sunscreens) as well as cod liver oil. Another product that helps in the fight against developing breast cancer is flax oil, flax lignans and flax meal. Your lifestyle must be closely monitored. If you are diagnosed with cancer, a change in lifestyle is the only factor that has been scientifically proven to extend the average life span of women with breast cancer. That positive change in lifestyle helps to boost the immune system and stops feeding cancer cells. You must stop feeding those cancer cells what they thrive on, including all dairy products (even fat-free), beef, pork, lamb, veal, all sugars, all processed foods, flour, alcohol and tobacco. Of course, it's best to avoid these foods prior to being diagnosed with the disease. This subject of prevention maintenance alone consists of enough information for another article.

In regards to methods of testing for early detection, there are several alternative options to mammography. Unfortunately, our medical institutions and the large organizations dedicated to fighting breast cancer are not doing their part to educate the general public on these safer, more effective alternatives.

Aside from self-examination techniques and physical exams by a doctor, one such excellent alternative is breast thermography. Thermography is a non invasive method that does not require radiation, any painful compression, or intravenous injection. Thermography uses digital infrared imaging to measure the temperature differences within the breast. Not only is Thermography safer, but it appears to be much more accurate than mammograms. Although Thermograpy has been around since the 60's, it wasn't until 1982 when the FDA had approved them and they became more reliable. For more information about Thermogrophy, visit BreastThermogrophy.com and International Academy of Thermology.

Another better alternative to mammograms are MRI's (Magnetic resonance imaging). This method is far more superior to mammograms in the early detection of breast cancer. But I find it rather strange that something so superior and safer is considered to be useful only after undergoing a dangerous mammogram or biopsy. Even The American Cancer Society admits that MRI's are superior yet they choose to reserve if for higher risk scenarios. They claim that it's more expensive thus not as readily covered by most insurance plans. Hmm, with all that money being raised for research and free mammograms, wouldn't you think that a big chunk of that would be better spent on safer alternatives such as MRI's and Thermography?

Always remember that information is power and that you must do all that you can to seek out that information so that you can be intelligently informed before making a decision that may negatively affect your health. We should never accept that one person or a major organization has the final say in how we should be diagnosed or treated. Settling on the status quo and accepting procedures and medicines that are doing more harm than good is unacceptable and we must do what we can to encourage the healthcare industry to research better methods and accept the safer alternatives that currently exist!

This is part two in a two part series of articles on mammograms. The complete article can be found at www.anthonynunes.net/monthly_article/mammograms.html.

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The Protein Needs of Athletes

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Protein is a necessity of life, for people who work out every day, or for people who only get exercise going for snack breaks during commercials. Not just any protein will do, however. It has to be the right amount and the right kind - too much protein can be detrimental. While it's more difficult to do so, it is possible to get fat from an overabundance of protein, because extra calories are extra calories - and extra calories are stored as fat. In order to understand how much protein you really need, it's a good idea to first learn exactly what protein does for you. Then, you have to take a good honest look at how much exercise you really engage in on a day-to-day basis.

What Protein Does for You

Protein's importance cannot be overstated. It is literally needed by every cell in the human body and has a part to play in many important bodily functions. Protein is needed to assist in the manufacturing and repair of cells. Many enzymes and hormones have protein as a primary component. Digestion and the creation of neurotransmitters are both dependent upon protein. Protein also builds up connective tissue, the membranes of cells, and adds structure to the bone matrix. In fact, the antibodies that are such an important part of the immune system are proteins.

How Much Protein Is Necessary?

It is a common misconception that body builders gain so much muscle mass because they consume vast amounts of protein. Actually, these people often have a genetic predisposition to gaining muscle. They also work out every day, religiously, for several hours. They also gain a deep understanding of nutrition so they know what to eat, how to eat, and when to eat, to maximize their exercise efforts. A body builder who is serious about putting on muscle knows to have a little protein and some complex carbohydrates before a workout session, then some again immediately afterward to boost the repair and recovery of their muscles.

People who do no regular exercise only need 0.4 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. Body builders who are serious could need as many as 1.6 grams of protein a day per kilogram of body weight. Men need slightly more protein than women because of a higher red blood cell count, except in the case of pregnant women, who have an increased blood volume and hence need more protein.

Different levels of activity require different levels of protein. Light exercisers, like people who walk, do some light yoga, or engage in regular light housekeeping - the average person - will need between 0.5 and 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day. Someone who is a more active exerciser could need a full gram per kilogram of body weight. This applies to someone who engages in intense exercise for half an hour to an hour a day, at least four days a week.

How Protein Helps Athletes of All Levels

Protein is necessary to build lean muscle mass, but not all protein comes from food. The body can produce some forms of protein on its own, but this production decreases with exercise. The excess protein is then used as fuel to give you the energy to exercise. More intense workouts mean more protein is burned and this rate of decreased protein production can last up to 24 hours. As the body recovers, new sources of protein must be provided so the muscle mass isn't reduced as energy use exceeds the production of new protein. This is why athletes and body builders eat something before and after exercise.

Where Athletes Get Their Protein

Whey is considered a great source of protein by many athletes.

- Whey protein resembles skeletal muscle the most.

- Whey has high levels of two amino acids, arginine and lysine, which cause the release of a natural anabolic hormone.

- Whey contains glutamine, which is an amino acid that combats fatigue and other effects of training just a bit too hard.

- Whey protein has 50% more leucine than soy protein. This enables better creation of lean muscle tissue and decreases body fat.

- Whey promotes glutathione, an antioxidant that is one of the foundations of a good immune system.

- Whey causes the secretion of hunger suppressing hormones.

- Whey leads to more stable blood glucose levels.

- Whey contains anti-microbial elements that help with healing.

The standard protein against which all other proteins are measured is eggs.

The Evaluation of Protein

There are two standard ways to evaluate protein. The completeness of a certain protein is measured by the PDCAA (protein digestibility corrected amino acid score). A protein given a 1.0 PDCAA score is considered to be complete. BV, or biological value, measures the amount of protein that remains in the body after digestion. The reason eggs are a great measurement in both respects is because they are not only a complete protein, but all of their protein is retained by the body. All those athletes who used to drink whole raw eggs knew the value of protein - egg protein in particular.

Using Protein Supplements

Protein supplements can be used before and after a workout instead of eating a small meal. They can be easily carried to the gym without any fuss and used quickly. The protein in the supplement has to be readily absorbable and contain no added fats or sugars that will diminish the nutritional value. Of course, it should have ingredients that are not only of the highest quality, but good tasting.

Profect is a liquid protein supplement that comes in a small package but packs a big punch. It comes in a number of great flavors and is only 100 calories, none of them carbs or fat, with a protein boost of 25 grams. Profect comes in a number of delicious flavors such as Grapefruit-Mango, Blue Raspberry, Fresh Citrus Berry and Cool Melon Splash.

There are other protein supplements, as well, like shakes, powders, puddings, and bars. Just make sure the ones you consider have proper nutritional value. Some protein bars are not much better than candy bars.

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A Few Simple Thoughts Regarding Bodybuilding Diets

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Lots of people are interested in their physical health. Regular exercise and participation in a sport can be a very good first step on the road to getting the human body into excellent condition, but that is really only half of the equation. Good nutrition is vitally important to athletes, and bodybuilding diets are carefully created to maximize the results of one's efforts.

The usual refrain of "exercise and healthy food" is especially important to weightlifters, but figuring out what the right foods are takes a bit of research. Depending on the individual, it may be important to lose fat, gain mass, or increase their overall health as part of their training regimen.

Amino acids and proteins form the essential building blocks of all the muscles in the body, and weightlifting regimens usually require the athlete to increase their intake of both. The ubiquity of ready to drink protein shakes and powdered mixtures speaks to the fundamental nature of these nutrients.

These supplements are not to be used instead of a proper diet, but rather in conjunction with one. A healthy approach to eating regular meals will take care of any synergistic qualities which may not be available in an isolated compound, so changing one's normal food routine is necessary as well.

The human body builds itself out of food, more or less. Therefore the first thing to do when trying to increase mass is to eat more. Increasing the daily calorie intake by fifteen percent is usually considered a good place to start for someone who is not already overweight. These additional calories will be used up very quickly when a significant weight training program is undertaken.

A good rule of thumb is to raise protein levels while reducing fat content in meals. It is also a good idea if the meals can be fifty to sixty percent carbohydrates, at least at the start. There are different requirements for bulking up as there are for cutting down, and some gyms will employ trainers who are specifically educated in this area of sports nutrition.

Larger meals are important, but they need to contain the right foods and in certain proportions. Eating a whole cake at every meal is not the answer unless the goal is to try sculpting healthy muscle from sugar and flavoring.

Bodybuilding diets are complicated and individual, but they have very straightforward and universal basic assumptions. Asking a trainer or nutritionist for information about a good weightlifting meal plan can help people get the most out of the sport without too much frustration.

Did you realize that there are some muscle building foods? There are some also bodybuilding diets. We have some great advice on both of these that we would like to share with you.

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