Focus on Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer - Cause

The cause of bladder cancer is not known. Changes in the genetic material (DNA) of bladder cells may play a role. Chemicals in the environment and cigarette smoking also may play a role. And when the lining of the bladder is irritated for a long time, cell changes that lead to cancer may occur. Some things that cause this are radiation treatment, having catheters in place for a long time, or having the parasite that causes schistosomiasis.
Bladder cancer is twice as likely to develop in smokers than in nonsmokers. Experts believe that smoking causes about half of bladder cancer in men and more than one-fourth of bladder cancer in women.1
Exposure to chemicals and other substances at work-including dyes, paints, leather dust, and others-may also cause bladder cancer.

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/bladder-cancer/bladder-cancer-cause

Change Your Habits, Change Your Life

We all know that making lifestyle changes, maintaining a healthy weight and eating healthy are essential in the prevention and fight against cancer. But most people lack the will power to commit to lifestyle changes and sticking to a plan that maintains healthy living over time. I found several books by Danna Demetre right on the mark and very inspiring in this area. I am introducing two of them here.

Several years ago I had the privelege of attending a workshop presented by Danna Demetre, who is the author of several books on weight loss, wellness and fitness, not to mention a popular international conference and retreat speaker, and radio personality. Danna has a passion for encouraging others with these life-changing truths. It is her desire to help them dig beneath the surface to find greater balance and purpose in all the dimensions of their lives. Years of mentoring and teaching have earned her the reputation of being the “Christian Woman’s Total Life Coach”. She is also the founder of a ministry called“Women of Purpose”, the president of Lifestyle Dimensions and the host of a weekly radio show called Healthy Solutions Today. For more information, visit her website at www.dannademetre.com.

More on Mouthwash and Toothpaste

There is speculation out there as to whether or not artificial sweeteners can contribute to some cancers. A friend whose sister died two years ago from oral cancer had no history of ever using any tobacco products, the #1 known cause of oral cancers. It was suggested that perhaps her chronic use of sugarless gums most of her life (which have artificial sweeteners) may have played a role.

With that information in mind, I have been on a quest for mouthwashes and toothpastes as well which are free of artificial sweeteners and other artificial ingredients, as well as alcohol. These are some of the products I found:

Natural Dentist Mouthwash: Contains no alcohol, artificial sweeteners or additives. Has an orange flavor. It takes some getting used to, but we are using it at home



Tom's Natural Toothpaste. Contains Xylitol rather than Sorbitol. What I have read about Xylitol is that it seems to be of a natural, plant origin, has some beneficial qualities, and has not been given the same bad rap as Sorbitol. For now we are using it. The verdict is still out.