What Causes Melanoma? Part 2

Ultraviolet radiation can damage our DNA. This is the genetic material in our cells. Sometimes the damage can affect certain genes that control how and when our cells grow and divide. If the genes don't work properly, the affected cells can form a melanoma.

Most ultraviolet radiation comes from sunlight, but sometimes it will come from artificial sources, such as tanning beds. Some of this exposure may have occurred a few years before the beginning of cancer.

Children and adults who have received a lot of intense sun exposure may not see a result of cancer for many years.

Some families have inherited melanomas, gene changes that increase the risk of melanoma being passed from one generation to the next.

Most moles never turn into a melanoma, but some can. It is not yet known why some moles may become malignant or why having many moles increases a person's risk of getting melanoma.

Coming Next:
Who is Likely to Get Melanoma?

Melanoma: What You Should Know

I will be presenting a series of posts dedicated to Melanoma. Did you know that one million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year? Melanoma will be found in about 60,000 of that number and it is the most serious of the common types of skin cancer.

If Melanoma is detected early, it can be treated successfully. There are three forms of skin cancer. Basal cell, squamous cell carcinomas and Melanoma.

Diagnosing Melanoma early can be cured and it's very important to notices any changes in your skin. I hope this series of posts will bring about awareness and knowledge that is so important in saving your life.

Now that summer is officially over, it is a good time to learn about Melanoma. The hot weather and abundant sunshine keeps most of us outdoors. Laying on beaches, playing sports, family gatherings etc...While out in the sun our skin tans. Some people tan in tanning booths. You will learn in a later post, how receiving a lot of sun exposure can put you at risk for developing Melanoma.

What is Melanoma?

Melanoma is a cancer that begins in melanocytes, the cells that produce the skin coloring or protective pigment called melanin.

Melanin helps protect the deeper layers of the skin from the harmful effects of the sun. When you are exposed to sunlight, the melanin in your skin increases and your skin darkens.

Melanoma can spread if not diagnosed and treated at an early stage. Once melanoma cells reach vital organs and it grows, they are more difficult to treat and much less likely to be cured.

Melanoma can appear on the skin without warning. It can also begin in or near a mole or other dark spot on the skin. It's very important to know the color, size and location of the moles on your body or other dark spots. It will be easier to determine any changes that may occur.

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What Causes Melanoma?

An Interesting Story ~ Who Took Our Place

One day, a man went to visit a church.
He got there early, parked his car and got out.
Another car pulled up near the driver, got out and said, 'I always park there! You took my place!

The visitor went inside for Sunday School, found an empty seat and sat down.
A young lady from the church approached him and stated, 'That's my seat! You took my place!'The visitor was somewhat distressed by this rude welcome, but said nothing.

After Sunday School, the visitor went into the sanctuary and sat down. Another member walked up to him and said, 'That's where I always sit! You took my place!'

The visitor was even more troubled by this treatment, but still He said nothing.
Later as the congregation was praying for Christ to dwell among them, the visitor stood up, and his appearance began to change.

Horrible scars became visible on his hands and on his sandaled feet. Someone from the congregation noticed him and called out, 'What happened to you, and who are you?' The visitor replied, as his hat became a crown of thorns, and a tear fell from his eye,
'I am the One who took your place.'

Maybe, just maybe, we can get the world to start thinking of who took our place.

Men...Do You Practice Preventative Care?

Okay, for the men out there reading this…will you admit that you only go to the doctor when you are really really sick? Most of the men I know, will not go to the doctors when they are sick or even when they are having symptoms of an unknown problem.

I hear women complain all the time that the men in their lives just won't go see a doctor if they feel ill or have a symptom of some kind. Is it because they just don't want to know if something is wrong? or does it make them feel weak to say...I need to go see a doctor?

Have you ever suggested to the man in your life to take action and practice preventative care? The response I have received was, ...what are you kidding? I don't need to do that. I got the eye roll and the shoulder shrug.

Well, men...I hate to break the news to you... you are not indestructable. Women practice preventative care and it does help with any future problems. It is better to find out and take care of any health issues as soon as possible.

According to Men’s Health Network, the below schedule is what they recommend men follow:

Testicular self-exam ~ Monthly

Blood Pressure ~ Annually

Rectal Exam ~ Annually

Physical Exam ~
Ages 20 – 39: Every 3 years
40-49: Every 2 yrs
50 and older: Annually

Blood Tests & Urinalysis ~
Ages 20 – 39: Every 3 yrs
40 – 49: Every 2 yrs
50 and older: Annually

EKG ~
Baseline at age 30
Ages 40 – 49 : Every 4 yrs
Age 50 and older: Every 3 yrs

Testosterone Screening ~ Age 40 and older: Discuss with your physician

Chest X-Ray ~ Annually, if you are a smoker and over age 45

Hemoccult Screening (Blood in stool) ~ Age 40 and over: Annually. Presence of blood could indicate possible polyps and colon cancer

PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) ~ Age 50 and older: Annually. Earlier for African-Americans and those with a family history of prostate cancer. Level increases when there is infection, enlargement or cancer.

Colorectal Flexible Screening ~ Age 50 and older: Every three to four yrs

TB Skin Test ~ Every 5 yrs

Tetanus Booster ~ Every 10 yrs

Bone Mineral Density ~ Age 60 and older: Discuss with your physician

Juicing: Part 5b ~ Fruit Juice Troubleshooting (Conclusion)

Hemorrhoids: Grape

High Blood Pressure: Orange

Indigestion: Apple, cherry, cranberry, grape, grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, papaya, pineapple, peach

Kidney Disorders: Apple, cranberry, grape, melon, papaya, strawberry, watermelon

Liver Disorders: Apple, grapefruit, grape, lemon, lime, orange, papaya, pear

Mucus Membranes: cherry, grape, grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange

Pains: Strawberry, watermelon

Pneumonia: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, strawberry

Pregnancy: Grapefruit, peach, watermelon

Prostate Disorders: Cherry, pear, strawberry, watermelon

Pyorrhea: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, strawberry

Rheumatism: Apple, cherry, grape, lemon, lime, orange, strawberry

Sciatica: Pineapple

Scurvy: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange

Skin Disorders: Cranberry, grape, grapefruit, melon, lemon, lime, orange, watermelon

Sore Throat: Lemon, lime

Thyroid Gland Regulation: Strawberry

Tumors: Papaya

Ulcers: Papaya

Urinary Tract Infection: Cranberry

Varicose Veins: Grapefruit

Weight Loss: Apple, cherry, cranberry, grape, grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, papaya, pineapple, prune, strawberry, watermelon



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Juicing: Part 5b ~ Fruit Juice Troubleshooting

If you have any of the below conditions, the recommended fruit juice to help you are noted.

Acidosis:
Papaya,pineapple

Acne: Papaya, strawberry

Aging(Premature): Watermelon

Anemia: Cherry, Grape, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Prune

Arthritis: Apple, Cherry, Watermelon

Asthma: Cranberry

BladderDisorders: Cranberry, melon, pear, watermelon

BloodDisorders: Grape, lemon, lime, orange, papaya, peach, pineapple, watermelon

Bruises: Grapefruit

Cancer: Grape

Colds: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, pineapple

Constipation: Cherry, grape, lemon, lime, melon, papaya, peach, pear, prune, strawberry, watermelon

Cough: Lemon, lime

Cramps: Cherry

Diarrhea: Cranberry

EarDisorders: Grapefruit, lemon, lime

Fever: Cranberry, grape, grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, strawberry

FluidRetention: Cranberry, strawberry, watermelon

GallStones: Cherry

HeartDisease: Orange, papaya



COMING NEXT:
Juicing: Part 5b ~ Fruit Juice Troubleshooting Conclusion

JUICING~ Part 5a – Vegetable Juice Troubleshooting cont’d

Below is the last part of Vegetable Juice Troubleshooting. I hope if you have any of the symptoms listed, you will find some help and/or relief with the juice that can bring you better health.

Cough:
scallion

Eczema:
cucumber, kohlrabi, radish, radish sprout

Eye disorders (including cataracts & fatigue):
alfalfa sprout, asparagus, beet, beet green, carrot, dandelion green, endive, kohlrabi, lamb quarters, parsley, parsnip, purslane, pepper, sunflower green, turnip, turnip green, wheatgrass

Fatigue:
alfalfa sprout, artichoke, bean sprout, beet, beet green, lamb quarters, swiss chard, wheatgrass

Fever:
cucumber

Gout:
Asparagus, celery, fennerl, fresh tomoat

Hair Loss:
alfalfa sprout, cabbage, cabbage sprout, cucumber, kale, lambs quarters, lettuce. Pepper, watercress, wheatgrass

Hay fever:
carrot, kale, parsnip, wheatgrass

Heart Disease:
beet, beet green, buckwheat green, dandelion green, endive, fenugreek sprout, kohlrabi, parsley, pepper, purslane, scallion, spinach, sunflower green, turnip, turnip green

Impotence:
alfalfa sprout, kale, lambs quarters, wheatgrass

Infection:
kohlrabi, scallion,spinach, turnip, turnip green, wheatgrass

Insomnia:
celery, lettuce

Intestinal disorders:
watercress

Jaundice:
beet, beet green

Kidney Disorders:
alfalfa sprout, asparagus, beet, beet green, cabbage, cabbage sprout, celery, cucumber, lambs quarters

Liver Disorders:
alfalfa sprout, beet, beet green, carrot, celery, dandelion green, endive, kale, kohlrabi, lambs quarters, lettuce, parsnip, purslane, spinach, sunflower, fresh tomato, turnip, turnip green, watercress, wheatgrass

Lung disorders:
kohlrabi, sunflower green, turnip, turnip green, wheatgrass

Lymph Circulation:
beet, beet green, swiss chard

Malnutrition:
bean sprout

Menopause:
beet, beet green, swiss chard

Menstrual Problems:
beet, beet greens, swiss chard, watercress

Mucous:
Kohlrabi, radish, radish sprout, scallion





Coming Next: Conclusion
Juicing ~ Part 5b: Fruit Juice Troubleshooting

Juicing ~ Part 5a: Vegetable Juice Troubleshooting Con’t

Acne:
Carrot, cucumber, dandelion green, endive, fenugreek sprout, kohlrabi, parsnip, purslane, turnip, turnip green, wheatgrass

Aging (premature):
wheatgrass

Anemia:
alfalfa sprout, asparagus, bean sprout, beet, beet green, buckwheat green, dandelion green, endive, kale, kohlrabi, lambs quarters, lettuce, parsley, purslane, spinach, string bean, swiss churd, turnip, turnip green, watercress, wheatgrass

Arteriual Plaque:
buckwheatgreen

Arthritis:
bean sprout, carrot, cucumber, fennel, kale, kohlrabi, parsnip, pepper, sunflower green, turnip, turnip green, wheatgrass

Asthma:
cabbage, cabbage sprout, carrot, celery, kale, kohlrabi, parsnip, radish, radish sprout, scallion, sunflower green, turnip, turnip green, wheatgrass

Bladder disorders:
beet, beet green, cabbage, cabbage sprout, carrot, dandelion green, endive, fenugreek sprout, kohlrabi, parsley, parsnip, purslane, sunflower green, summer squash, fresh tomato, turnip, turnip green, watercress, wheatgrass

Blood Pressure (low or high):
Beet, beet green, cabbage, cabbage sprout, cucumber, spinach, wheatgrass

Blood Sugar (regulation including Diabetes & Hypoglycemia):
artichoke, bean sprout, carrot, kale, kohlrabi, parsnip, spinach, string bean, turnip, turnip green, wheatgrass

Bone Disorders (including broken bones):
alfalfa sprout, bean sprout, carrot, dandelion green, endive, lambs quarters, parsnip, purslane, fresh tomato, wheatgrass

Cancer:
Asparagus, bean sprout, beet, beet green, carrot, kale, kohlrabi, parsley, parsnip, spinach, sunflower green, swisschard, turnip, turnip green, wheatgrass

Cholesterol Reduction:
Buckwheatgreen

Circulatory Weakness:
beet, beet green, buckwheat green, dandelion green, endive, kale, kohlrabi, parsely, pepper, purslane, spinach, sunflower green, turnip, turnip green, watercress, wheatgrass

Colitis:
cabbage, cabbage sprout, spinach, wheatgrass

Constipation:
cabbage, cabbage sprout, celery, dandelion green, endive, lettuce, purslane, spinach, wheatgrass




Coming Next:
Juicing ~ Part 5a: Vegetable Juice Troubleshooting Con’t
Juicing ~ Part 5b: Fruit Jucie Troubleshooting