Colon Cancer
Pink, Pink, Pink. We are Awash in Pink.
From football shoes to bracelets and banners we see pink everywhere as a sign of support for breast cancer. From a family with this cancer in the genes, I am a firm supporter. But the breast cancer support month will …
>>Read moreCancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Immunity
A major review of the gut bacteria and how it relates to inflammatory bowel disease, cancer and immunity is presented in this week’s issue on the journal Nature. The science in this area is ferocious and complex. The action plan for each of us is becoming increasingly clear.
>>Read morePrebiotics and Cancer Prevention
Research shows that the bacterial collection in the gut makes a difference in risk factors associated with developing numerous types of cancer. There have been 20 articles reported on an association of various microbes in the gut with different types of cancer. These include colon, stomach, lymphoma, bile ducts and even lung and breast. We cannot change our genes but we can change which bacteria thrive within our gut.
>>Read moreColorectal Cancer Awareness Month
There are two major things to know about colon cancer – detection and prevention. Diet is often key to prevention. Diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in red meat is at the center. New research shows bacteria in the gut may play a role. Nourish the good bacteria with a diet rich in prebiotic fiber.
>>Read moreCancers, Colon Cancer and your Gut Bacteria
There are 20 different bacteria that have been associated with GI cancers and, indeed, in one instance each with lung and breast cancer. We simply can not deny that some of the bad actors in our gut are very prominent in the development of cancers. H pylori bacteria in the stomach and at least 9 different bugs in colon cancer are now implicated. Read more to get tips on cancer prevention . . .
>>Read moreFiber and Death
Increasing dietary fiber is simply a matter of life and death. It is that simple. An important part of the fiber story is that fiber is present in 2 types. Insoluble fibers are generally not fermented by colon bacteria while soluble fibers are fermented.
>>Read moreColon Cancer Detection by Dog Sniffing
A recent study shows that cancers within us produce substances that get into the blood and that become volatile when they reach the lungs. The substance, still unidentified, is exhaled and in the case of this report is able to be picked up by the dog ‘s sense of smell.
>>Read moreColon Cancer, the Gut Microbiota,Probiotics and Prebiotics
This articles features highlights from two recent articles in the scientific community. A report from a prestigous French group finds that colon cancer patients have an abnormal mix of bacteria in their colon, a simply bad mix. And, There is now a great deal of research that shows short chain fatty acid (SCFAs), a wonderful substance, nourishes the bowel wall and makes the bowel more acidic, both very healthy outcomes. Prebiotics accelerate the number of the good bacteria that make SCFAs.
>>Read moreColon Cancer and the Gut
There are so many disorders of the gut, but colon cancer and polyps is at the top of the list. We now have dietary evidence that getting enough calcium, vegetables and fruits in your diet puts you at a lower risk of colon cancer. We also know that the bacterial makeup within the colon is a leading actor in this colon cancer drama. When there is a preponderance of bad bacteria within the colon, or microbiota as it is called in science, then inflammation occur. Along with this is the change in the cells that line the colon. It is these changes that seem to predispose one to malignant cells.
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