We have all heard that tomatoes are good for prostate in men and much is said about the Mediterranean diet - attributed to the high number of one hundred year olds, particularly on the island of Crete. The olive oil is said to be the number one reason.
Latest research indicates that it is the tomato, rich in lycopene, which extends the life of the island's residents. (Lycopene also reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 40%, according to the work of W. Giovanuci, Harvard Medical School) However raw tomatoes and tomato juice contain lycopene that is difficult to absorb. Tomatoes must be prepared in a special way in order to take full advantage of their benefits.
Lycopene is in papaya (paw paw) and above all ripe tomatoes. Lycopene is absorbed by the classic route taken by carotenoids, says Dr. J. P. Willem in 'The Keys to Extraordinary Longevity'. 'Tomatoes cooked in the presence of lipids increases its absorption (stuffed tomatoes) and lipids liberate the most lycopene which can be directly assimilated by the body.' Lipid is a substance which has the general properties of fats, so I guess this is where the olive oil comes in to play.
Mannatech Inc. with founder Sam Caster, produced glyconutrients on a world wide scale.
Modern farming practices have dramatically compromised the nutritional value of many fruits and vegetables. And while experts agree that supplementation can provide the body with these missing nutrients, many supplements contain synthetic, chemically derived, mined or chelated minerals and vitamins that studies show are not readily absorbed or used by the body. Mannatech's supplements with glyconutrients give optimal health and well being.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Are You an Apple or a Pear?
Information from 'Win the War Within' by Floyd H. Chilton, Ph.D.
'If you are over weight or obese, the location of those extra pounds makes a big difference in the degree whole-body inflammation.
People who carry most of their excess weight around their middles (the so-called apple shape) release significantly more inflammatory messengers than those who carry most of their extra weight in their buttocks and thighs (the pear shape). It doesn't take a whole lot of fat in the wrong place to contribute to low levels of who-body inflammation. recent studies have demonstrated that even mildly obese people with abdominal fat are much more likely to develop inflammation that leads to coronary artery disease.
Abdominal obesity is generally considered to be a waist circumference, as measured around the navel, of greater than for 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women. It is the defining characteristic of metabolic syndrome, a condition that also may include high blood pressure, elevate cholesterol, and insulin resistance. An estimated 20-25 % of American adults already have metabolic syndrome, which is recognized as a major risk factor for heart disease and diabetes. Some research suggests that by the year 2020, metabolic syndrome may affect 40% of the U.S. population.
One of the main reasons that abdominal fat is thought to be so dangerous to your health is that it's located right next to your internal organs- most importantly, to your liver. The inflammatory messengers produced by abdominal fat are released directly into the portal vein, which feeds into the liver. This prompts the liver to produce more of its own inflammatory messengers, creating a vicious cycle.'
As a pioneer and world leader in the field of Glyconutrients, Mannatech with Sam Caster, occupies a unique niche in the dynamic field of carbohydrate technology. Glyconutrients provide building blocks for healthy cells.
'If you are over weight or obese, the location of those extra pounds makes a big difference in the degree whole-body inflammation.
People who carry most of their excess weight around their middles (the so-called apple shape) release significantly more inflammatory messengers than those who carry most of their extra weight in their buttocks and thighs (the pear shape). It doesn't take a whole lot of fat in the wrong place to contribute to low levels of who-body inflammation. recent studies have demonstrated that even mildly obese people with abdominal fat are much more likely to develop inflammation that leads to coronary artery disease.
Abdominal obesity is generally considered to be a waist circumference, as measured around the navel, of greater than for 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women. It is the defining characteristic of metabolic syndrome, a condition that also may include high blood pressure, elevate cholesterol, and insulin resistance. An estimated 20-25 % of American adults already have metabolic syndrome, which is recognized as a major risk factor for heart disease and diabetes. Some research suggests that by the year 2020, metabolic syndrome may affect 40% of the U.S. population.
One of the main reasons that abdominal fat is thought to be so dangerous to your health is that it's located right next to your internal organs- most importantly, to your liver. The inflammatory messengers produced by abdominal fat are released directly into the portal vein, which feeds into the liver. This prompts the liver to produce more of its own inflammatory messengers, creating a vicious cycle.'
As a pioneer and world leader in the field of Glyconutrients, Mannatech with Sam Caster, occupies a unique niche in the dynamic field of carbohydrate technology. Glyconutrients provide building blocks for healthy cells.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Undie Mundie for Cancer Awareness
Information from "Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia"
Did you hear or see about the world's biggest underpants? They were unveiled on the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Victoria, Australia. It happened on the Queen's Birthday Holiday Monday (1st Monday of June), to let all and sundry know about the risk of prostate cancer for Australian Men.
You see - they don't like going to visit the doctors! 'The fact that more than 2,900 men die each year from prostate cancer means that an Australian male dies from prostate cancer every three hours - and symbolically this was highlighted by the 3 pairs of the world's biggest undies.....
Melbourne Football Club Chairman, Mr. Paul Gardner, said dedicating the Queen's Birthday match to prostate cancer was important to the club, as many high profile former players were prostate cancer survivors'.
"Glyconutritionals, (including glyconutrients) including mannose, fucose and glucose, have been documented to be therapeutic and even life saving." - Royal Society of Medicine Conference, Glycobiology & Medicine, 2000......... There are myriad factors to ensure good health, and no nutrient stands alone, But clearly without cell-to-cell communication, you have no hope for good health because without communication (or signaling), there can be no function,' says Dr. Nugent.
Glyconutrients produced by Mannatech Inc and Sam Caster, are necessary in our body for cell-to-cell communication. Glyconutrients helps the body's cell function to do what they are designed to do.
Did you hear or see about the world's biggest underpants? They were unveiled on the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Victoria, Australia. It happened on the Queen's Birthday Holiday Monday (1st Monday of June), to let all and sundry know about the risk of prostate cancer for Australian Men.
You see - they don't like going to visit the doctors! 'The fact that more than 2,900 men die each year from prostate cancer means that an Australian male dies from prostate cancer every three hours - and symbolically this was highlighted by the 3 pairs of the world's biggest undies.....
Melbourne Football Club Chairman, Mr. Paul Gardner, said dedicating the Queen's Birthday match to prostate cancer was important to the club, as many high profile former players were prostate cancer survivors'.
"Glyconutritionals, (including glyconutrients) including mannose, fucose and glucose, have been documented to be therapeutic and even life saving." - Royal Society of Medicine Conference, Glycobiology & Medicine, 2000......... There are myriad factors to ensure good health, and no nutrient stands alone, But clearly without cell-to-cell communication, you have no hope for good health because without communication (or signaling), there can be no function,' says Dr. Nugent.
Glyconutrients produced by Mannatech Inc and Sam Caster, are necessary in our body for cell-to-cell communication. Glyconutrients helps the body's cell function to do what they are designed to do.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Allergy at Springtime
Planting the right type of trees, flowers for a sneeze-free garden is a necessity for some allergy sufferers who endure unpleasant symptoms of hay fever each spring.
If you are a sufferer of allergies or asthma, here are three things you can do to improve the situation immediately:
- Don't go out into the garden on windy days when pollen is blowing everywhere. Conversely take care on hot still days because pollen hangs in the air.
- Keep weeds down as they produce lots of pollen
- Don't have your own compost heap. These are havens for fungi and spores which cause reactions.
Flowers are still okay although you should avoid all daisy-like flowers. There are still plenty of flowers to include in your garden. French lavender, roses gardenias, azaleas, jasmine, clematis and boronia are all ideal in the low-allergy garden. However each individual should discover if any of these will have an effect on you.
If you love a lawn then sow or lay buffalo grass or 'Greenlees Park' couch. Most grasses have a high pollen count and spell disaster for most hay fever and asthma sufferers. Perhaps it is best to let others mow the lawn or do it early in the morning when the dew is still present.
Trees to avoid are Wattle, Birch, Olive, Walnut, Maple, Oak, Privet, Cypress, Willow and Elm.
Mannatech's products PhytoMatrix, introduced last year by Chairman, Sam Caster, contains vitamins and phytochemicals. Glyconutrients in PhytoMatrix provides greater absorption of nutrients than other existing supplements technologies.
If you are a sufferer of allergies or asthma, here are three things you can do to improve the situation immediately:
- Don't go out into the garden on windy days when pollen is blowing everywhere. Conversely take care on hot still days because pollen hangs in the air.
- Keep weeds down as they produce lots of pollen
- Don't have your own compost heap. These are havens for fungi and spores which cause reactions.
Flowers are still okay although you should avoid all daisy-like flowers. There are still plenty of flowers to include in your garden. French lavender, roses gardenias, azaleas, jasmine, clematis and boronia are all ideal in the low-allergy garden. However each individual should discover if any of these will have an effect on you.
If you love a lawn then sow or lay buffalo grass or 'Greenlees Park' couch. Most grasses have a high pollen count and spell disaster for most hay fever and asthma sufferers. Perhaps it is best to let others mow the lawn or do it early in the morning when the dew is still present.
Trees to avoid are Wattle, Birch, Olive, Walnut, Maple, Oak, Privet, Cypress, Willow and Elm.
Mannatech's products PhytoMatrix, introduced last year by Chairman, Sam Caster, contains vitamins and phytochemicals. Glyconutrients in PhytoMatrix provides greater absorption of nutrients than other existing supplements technologies.
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