Risk factors prevention and treatment of Male breast cancer

It is not known for certain what causes the cells in the breast to become cancerous. However, a number of risk factors for male breast cancer have been identified:

OESTROGEN LEVEL

About 85% of breast cancers in men have oestrogen receptors on their cell membranes. Oestrogen receptors on the cell membranes allow oestrogen molecules to bind to the cancer cells. Oestrogen binding to
the cancer cells stimulates cell growth and multiplication.

KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME

Klinefelter's syndrome is where baby boys are born with much higher levels of estrogen than normal. Klinefelter's syndrome is a major risk factor for male breast cancer because men with the condition are 20
times more likely to develop male breast cancer than the male population at large.

GENETIC FACTOR

A number of mutated genes have been linked to an increase risk of male breast cancer. For example, a mutation known as the BRAC2 mutation has been found in an estimated 5% of men with male breast cancer.

FAMILY HISTORY

There is also evidence that male breast cancer can run in families, as 1 in 5 men who develop breast cancer, have a first-degree male relative, such as a father, or brother, who also has a history of breast cancer.

                            PREVENTION OF MALE BREAST CANCER

There are no particular preventive methods for breast cancer, but there are some things a man can do to lower his risk of developing breast cancer. Things like maintaining a very good diet system, maintaining an ideal body weight, reducing alcohol consumption, exercising regularly, good hygiene, etc.

For more on prevention of male breast cancer, read Cancer-causing foods which you should move away from.

                            TREATMENT OF MALE BREAST CANCER.

Various treatment methods have been developed over the years and have been found to be effective in the treatment of breast cancer.

Surgical procedure is carried out to remove the tumor and surrounding breast tissue. Another method is the Radiation therapy which involves the use of high-energy beams, such as X-rays, to kill the cancer cells. Chemotherapy, which involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells have also proven to a great extent its effectiveness. Hormone therapy often involves the medication tamoxifen, which is also used in women.

Other methods such as engaging in creative activities, gentle exercises quiet meditation, relaxation, and also prayer have been found to also be effective to an extent in fighting cancer.

For more on treatment, read some very important cancer-fighting foods.

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Yoga Lowers Heart Disease Risk as much as Conventional Exercise

by Nina

Walk Along the Banks of the Seine Near Asnieres by Van Gogh

“A recent review of yoga and cardiovascular disease published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology indicates that yoga may help lower heart disease risk as much as conventional exercise, such as brisk walking.” — Julie Corliss, Harvard Health Blog

Well, that sentence from More than a stretch: Yoga’s benefits may extend to the heart certainly merits a closer look, don’t you think? Because even though we’ve written extensively about the benefits of yoga for cardiovascular health (see About Yoga for Heart Health), I’ve never actually seen scientific proof that yoga really is as good for heart health as—as this quote says—a brisk walk.

The report on the Harvard Health blog was referring to the study The effectiveness of yoga in modifying risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. This turns out to be one of those review studies that assesses other existing studies, in this case, 37 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the systematic review and 32 in the meta-analysis, which can provide a very good picture of what the current research is turning up. The review study itself says:

“Whereas previous reviews have looked at a single or a few risk factors, our review updates the existing literature and encompasses numerous CVD and metabolic risk factors that can be used to calculate overall CVD risk.”

The studies that were reviewed looked at different types of yoga, including both gentler and more energetic styles, and the participants ranged from young, healthy individuals to older people with health conditions. Interestingly, there were no restrictions on the frequency of yoga practice or its duration. (Although I guess we can assume no studies were done with people practicing yoga just once a month!) In the review, the control groups used in the studies were divided into aerobic exercise (physical training, aerobic exercise, cycling, running, brisk walking) and non-aerobic exercise groups. This allowed the researchers to estimate the effectiveness of yoga practice compared to both active controls and versus non-active controls.

Overall, the people who did yoga improved in several factors that affect heart disease risk: losing an average of five pounds, lowering blood pressure by five points , and lowering their levels of harmful LDL cholesterol by twelve points. And no significant difference was found between yoga and exercise!

For those of you who are interested in more detail, the study itself concluded that compared to non-exercise controls, yoga showed significant improvement for:

• Body mass index (−0.77 kg/m2 (95% confidence interval −1.09 to −0.44))
• Systolic blood pressure (−5.21 mmHg (−8.01 to −2.42))
• Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (−12.14 mg/dl (−21.80 to −2.48)) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (3.20 mg/dl (1.86 to 4.54))
• Body weight (−2.32 kg (−4.33 to −0.37))
• Diastolic blood pressure (−4.98 mmHg (−7.17 to −2.80)), 
• Total cholesterol (−18.48 mg/dl (−29.16 to −7.80)), 
• Triglycerides (−25.89 mg/dl (−36.19 to −15.60)
• Heart rate (−5.27 beats/min (−9.55 to −1.00))

The original review study concluded: 

“Our review finds emerging evidence to support a role for yoga in improving common modifiable risk factors of CVD and metabolic syndrome.

“We believe that these findings have important implications for the acceptance of yoga as an effective therapeutic intervention. This review demonstrates the potential of yoga to have an impact on concrete, physiological outcomes that represent some of the greatest health burdens today.”

The Harvard Health blog interviewed Dr. Gloria Yeh, a co-author of the review and an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. She said, “Yoga is unique because it incorporates physical activity, breathing, and meditation.” And she explained that each of these elements positively affects cardiovascular risk factors, so combining them was bound to show a benefit. 

See About Yoga for Heart Health for an overview of and links to all the posts—including practices designed especially for heart health—that we have on our blog.

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HIV AIDS WHO IS AT RISK

This is one of the major important questions about HIV/AIDS, people seek an answer for. . .

WHO IS AT RISK? WHO IS SAFE? AND WHO IS NOT?

First, let me establish a very important fact here, and simultaneously debunk a myth (or more like a general presumption). . .

HIV DOES NOT jump on people !!!. . .

Some people are with the presumption and unrealistic fear that "HIV flies in the air". Very funny right. The assumption is real, but the fact is false.

HIV/AIDS is NOT an airborne disease, it DOES NOT fly in the air, and it DOES NOT jump on people.

Now, that is settled!!! Unto the next. . .

You cannot know if you are at risk or not, if you don't even know in the first place what causes HIV/AIDS. It's only when you know this, that you know what to prevent and what not to, because the causes, obviously places you at risk.

So let's talk a little on that first, shall we. . .

CAUSES OF HIV/AIDS

The HIV virus is not a virus that springs up on its own within an individual. So it's not a case of whether you maintain good hygiene or not. HIV can only be transmitted through an infected person or object.

SO HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?

To become infected with HIV, infected blood, semen or vaginal secretions must enter your body.

One can become infected with HIV in several ways:

●         THROUGH SEX

One may become infected with HIV through having vaginal, anal or oral sex with an infected partner whose blood, semen or vaginal secretions enter your body.

The virus can enter your body through mouth sores or small tears that sometimes develop in the rectum or vagina during sexual activity.

●         THROUGH BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS

In some cases, the virus may be transmitted through blood transfusions. That is why it is advisable for hospitals and blood banks to screen the blood supply for HIV antibodies, in order to reduce this risk.

●         THROUGH NEEDLES

HIV can be transmitted through needles and syringes contaminated with infected blood. Sharing intravenous drug paraphernalia puts you at high risk of HIV.

●         DURING PREGNANCY, CHILD BIRTH OR BREASTFEEDING

During pregnancy or delivery or through breast-feeding, infected mothers can infect their babies. But by receiving treatment for HIV infection during pregnancy, mothers significantly lower the risk to their babies.

NOTE:

You can't become infected through ordinary contact, hugging, *kissing*, dancing or shaking hands with someone who has HIV or AIDS.

I'd like to advice on the "kissing". Yes, HIV is not transmitted through kissing, that's only if the infected person does not have a sore in his/her mouth, or bleeding gums. This is not easy to detect. So, it would be better to be cautious than sorry.

AGAIN, HIV CAN NOT be transmitted through the air, water or insect bites. So it DOES NOT jump.

Now, back to the topic of discussion. . .

WHO IS AT RISK OF HIV/AIDS?

The sad thing is that anyone could be at risk of HIV/AIDS, be it a baby or an adult, black or white, male or female, anyone and everyone.

But those at greatest risk of HIV/AIDS include:

●      Those who have unprotected sex. This includes:

- Men who have unprotected sex (without a condom) with other men or women.

- Those who have anal or vaginal intercourse without a condom.

●      Those who multiple sexual partners.

●     Those who have another STI: Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) produce open sores on the genitals. These sores act as doorways for HIV to enter the body.

●       Those who use intravenous drugs: People who use intravenous drugs often share needles and syringes. This exposes them to droplets of other people's blood.

Prevention, they say, is better than cure.

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How A Peabody MA Chiropractic Office Helps Alleviate Back Injury Pain Using Low Risk Natural Methods

By Clare Buckalew

If you enjoying playing a sport, you could sometimes end up with a sore back from an injury. If you have back pain, your neighborhood chiropractor office in Peabody will be able to assess the problem and tell you what can be done for it. Chiropractors strive to help you recover fully from such injuries, and will not just mask the symptoms with painkillers.

Probably the most serious common back injuries are slipped discs or misaligned vertebrae. Chiropractors are recognized as providing the most effective answer to both of these problems. In fact, many cases are on record of amazing reductions in pain and swift healing, even with the most problematic conditions.

Other common causes of back pain are strained muscles. Massaging the affected area in combination with trigger point therapy may help the muscles relax and speed healing. Tension aggravates the pain, and also restricts blood flow, slowing down healing. Relaxing your muscles can provide a startling diminution of pain while also promoting rapid healing.

There is no need to point out the dangers of surgery: most patients have heard the horror stories. However, sometimes surgery is necessary, but you should only resort to this option if other choices such as chiropractic have failed. Please note that you will not be able to get help from a chiropractor if surgery fails to relieve the problem.

Chiropractors minimize the risks, which is why they prefer to use natural, minimally invasive methods. Once you know what is impeding natural healing, removing the obstacle allows healing to proceed normally. Without this intervention, the problem would otherwise persist and might even become permanently established.

Back pain is a sign that you may have injured it in some way. Your Peabody chiropractor office will be able to evaluate the problem and recommend the best approach to relive the pain. Natural methods work in conjunction with your body to to eliminate any impediments and get the healing processes back on track.

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