Research & Lifestyle
Exercise and Health
Posted on 04/06/2008
Walking is as effective as more vigorous exercise, for example running, in reducing the risk of heart attack and strokes for women. A study of 73,743 post-menopausal women from 50 to 79 years of age in the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study, found that brisk walking for about two and a half hours a week reduced the risk of heart disease and stroke by about one-third, whilst prolonged sitting increased the risk. (N Engl J Med 2002; 347:716-725).
Smoking and Fertility
Posted on 16/05/2008
Both active and passive smoking have been shown to significantly increase female and male infertility, as well as the incidence of early spontaneous abortion, preterm labour, ectopic pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, poor embryo...
International Agency plans to call nightwork a probable Carcinogen
Posted on 16/05/2008
The International Agency for Research on Cancer plans to categorize overnight shift work as a probable carcinogen, according to the Associated Press. The AP says the agency will make the change in December, and the American Cancer...
Cancer and Exercise
Posted on 16/05/2008
Although doctors normally advise cancer patients to rest, a study carried out at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre found that light exercise (walking) can improve overall health. Of 123 cancer patients, one third were asked to...
Leukaemia and the Immune System
Posted on 16/05/2008
The Chinese medicine approach to the treatment of cancer has always emphasised that supporting the vital energy (qi) is as important as attacking the cancer. This view has been confirmed by research carried out at the Royal Free...
Shiatsu and Cancer
Posted on 16/05/2008
1. Shin YH, Kim TI, Shin MS, Juon HS. Effect of Acupressure on Nausea and Vomiting During Chemotherapy Cycle for Korean Post-Operative Cancer Patients. Cancer Nursing, 2004; 27(4):267-74. Despite the development of effective...
Nutrition and Cancer
Posted on 16/05/2008
1. Donaldson MS. Nutrition and cancer: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet. Nutr J. 2004;3(1):19 It has been estimated that 30-40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone....
Therapeutic Massage and Cancer Care
Posted on 16/05/2008
1. Billhult A, Dahlberg K. A Meaningful Relief from Suffering - Experiences of massage in cancer care ; Cancer Nursing 2001Vol 24; No.3 pp180-184 The experience of massage in an oncology ward was the focus of this study. Eight...
Hypnosis and Hot Flushes
Posted on 16/05/2008
Elkins G, Marcus J, Palamara L, Stearns V. Can hypnosis reduce hot flushes in breast cancer survivors? Am J Clin Hypn. 2004 Jul;47(1):29-42. Hot flushes are a significant problem for many breast cancer survivors and can cause...
The Role of Counselling in Cancer
Posted on 16/05/2008
(1) Wellisch DK, Hoffman A, Goldman S et al. Depression & anxiety symptoms in women at high risk for breast cancer: pilot study of a group intervention. Am J Psychiatry 1999;156(10):1644-5. Objective: The psycho-oncology...
