Does Your Weight Put You At Risk For Cancer?

Unfortunately, it probably comes as a surprise to most people to find that a balanced diet, a moderate amount of exercise and maintaining optimum weight can prevent approximately 33% of cancers.

Overweight and obesity is directly related to breast cancer, bowel cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, as well as cancers of the mouth, pharynx, and larynx. Even esophageal, endometrial, and skin cancers are correlated with excessive body fat.

A recent survey by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) shows that 50% of all people are not aware that being overweight directly contributes to causing cancer. Research has shown that fat cells produce and release hormones and intermediates that directly interact in cellular life-cycles. “We still have a long way to go in terms of getting across the message that people can make a real difference to their cancer risk,” says Lisa Cooney, head of education for the WCRF. “Scientists now believe that after not smoking, maintaining a healthy body weight is the most important step you can take to reduce cancer risk.”

This is why your Personal Trainer not only provides proper exercise information, but also educational information about proper diet, nutrition, and lifestyle habits that take place outside of your training session that have a direct effect on your overall health and well-being.

Researchers at Harvard say that strenuous exercise results in a 50% decrease in depressive symptoms; the same effective relief that patients achieve with the leading antidepressant medications and psychotherapy.

Additional benefits of regular exercise as cited in the study are good feelings from camaraderie and removing the focus from other life-problems. Combined with research that suggests a possible boost in the growth of brain cells and the connections between them, it is surprising that more people are not exercising.

This is even more evident considering the number of other patients that can “treat” diseases or symptoms of disease with exercise as well. Arthritis for instance, will not be cured by exercise, but studies show that losing just 5.7% of body weight can have a beneficial effect on pain and increase mobility.

When hypertension is first diagnosed, patients and doctors turn to drugs. However, mild increases in blood pressure can be effectively treated with exercise, weight loss, salt reduction and dietary changes. Even the simple addition of calcium, potassium, and magnesium combines to relax constricted blood vessels and combat hypertension.

In addition to hypertension therapy, an increasing number of patients are taking drugs to decrease the effects of osteoporosis. And just like with hypertension, the severity of many osteoporosis cases can be reduced by regular exercise and proper diet. For optimal health, weight bearing exercise and resistance training should be accompanied by adequate vitamin D and calcium.

Above all, the fact that exercise is the prime mode of battling the epidemics of obesity and diabetes must be accepted. According to authors, exercise can completely turn around one’s health when combined with responsible eating.

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Spaghetti squash is one of the easiest vegetables to prepare without adding fat in the cooking process. Each squash is filled with folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, and beta carotene - and best of all it is a low calorie food. Servings: 4

Here's what you need...

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 1 Tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1. Cut squash in half and scoop out the seeds and fibers. With a fork pierce the squash skin a few times.
2. Fill a microwave safe dish with 1/2 inch of water. Place the squash cut side down in the dish.
3. Microwave on high for 10-20 minutes or until the skin gives easily under pressure (be sure to use an oven mitt, as the squash get very hot.) Let stand for a few minutes.
4. With a fork, scrape the pasta-like insides into a medium bowl. Mix in basil and garlic salt.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 42 calories, 0g fat, 10g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 1g protein.

                 Ed Ferrell

As owner, manager and head trainer of Fitness Together - Temecula, I have found that there is nothing more rewarding than helping my clients reach their personal fitness goals. It goes far beyond helping them to lose weight and feel better about themselves. I have seen lives completely changed when clients learn and apply proper nutrition and exercise to their lifestyles.
No one I know has ever regretted losing weight and getting in better shape. The improvements and enjoyment that clients experience in their daily lives as a result of their personal training is why I do this. I may work with each client less than an hour a day, but I known they are enjoying the benefits of their improved energy, health and fitness all day long -- and that's what its all about. Without your health, nothing else matters.

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A Short History of Medicine

Patient:
"I have a headache."

Physician:
2000 B.C. - Here, eat this root.

1000 A.D. - That root is heathen; say this prayer.

1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition; drink this potion.

1940 A.D. - That potion is snake oil; swallow this pill.

1985 A.D. - That pill is ineffective; take this antibiotic.

2000 A.D. - That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.