Anyway, let’s talk about antiperspirants and cancer.

A friend of mine told me that antiperspirants cause breast cancer. This is the 3rd time I’ve heard this so I did some research. 2 times from women, 1 time from a man. I did some searching on the internet using Google can came upon the US Gov website explaining this issue.

You can read the full report here. Here’s an excerpt from the article.

The Cancer Myth
The rise of the Internet has made it easy for false health claims, scary stories, and rumors to reach millions of people in a matter of minutes. One such myth says that antiperspirants may cause breast cancer.

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the breast cancer-antiperspirant myth first appeared in the form of an e-mail in the 1990s, and continues to resurface and recirculate about every year or so. The false information suggests that antiperspirants contain harmful substances, which can be absorbed through the skin or can enter the body near the breasts through nicks in the skin caused by shaving. The e-mails also suggested that antiperspirants keep a person from “sweating out toxins,” resulting in the spread of cancer-causing toxins via the lymph nodes.

But the NCI says that no existing scientific or medical evidence links the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants to the subsequent development of breast cancer. The FDA, the Mayo Clinic, the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association agree. Razor nicks may increase the risk of skin infection, but not cancer.

According to the ACS, sweat glands are not connected to the lymph nodes. Most cancer-causing substances are removed by the kidneys, are released through urine or by the liver, and are eliminated with feces. The ACS says that lymph nodes may help to clear some toxins from the body, but they do not release these toxins through sweating. Sweat is not a significant route for eliminating toxins from the body.

And a study of 813 women with breast cancer and 703 women with no history of breast cancer, published in the October 2002 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that antiperspirants do not cause breast cancer.

Some speculate that the myth could have been started by women being told not to wear antiperspirants or deodorants before a mammogram. They were told this, not for safety reasons, but because residue from these products appearing in the X-ray is often mistaken for an abnormality in the breast.

So there you have it. Antiperspirant Awareness.
This information was taken from the FDA Consumer magazine, July-August 2005 Issue

Here are some more resources regarding antiperspirant and cancer.
breastcancer.org -
Antiperspirants Do NOT Cause Breast Cancer
cancer.org -
Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer Risk
cancer.gov -
Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers
usatoday.com -
Study disproves e-mail hoax linking antiperspirants, cancer

Top 10 Ways to get Drunk for Five Dollars or Less

Number 10. Be a frosh (freshman).

It’s not true that every frosh can be knocked into unconsciousness by waving a tom Collins under their nose, but as those of us who go hunting for frosh on “New Kids night” at the local dance holes know, the phenomena is not rare. Frosh are usually young, inexperienced, and sometimes even illegal to entice into your boudoir. If anyone can get drunk on five bucks, it’s them.

Number 9. Be female.

Chivalry is not dead! While you ladies can’t expect guys to risk their life, or miss an episode of star trek for you, you may still be able to get some alcohol out of them. Try standing around the bar, sipping water with a grimace on your face. Dress smutty. Smile at guys as they walk by, the drunker geekier the better. If you want to get more than one drink out of a guy start talking about how hot it is. Act intoxicated. Become even more friendly. At an appropriate time have a friend come by and “save you”, then move on to the next guy.

Number 8. Try Medication.

Sleeping pills. Allergy pills. If it says “do not take alcohol with this drug” or “do not operate a motorized vehicle while under the influence of this drug”, it must be good! Intelligent students such as ourselves, while not having a shred of pharmaceutical knowledge, can see that these statements are a plot by alcohol producers to keep us buying large quantities of booze.

Number 7. If it ends in ‘ol, drink it!

Alcohol isn’t the only intoxicant ending in ‘ol’. Methanol, Butanol and Propanol are all fine safe intoxicants, often available at bargain prices. Stay away from aerosol, cholesterol, and drool.

Number 6. Sleep Deprivation and Sickness.

For some reason, your body doesn’t want you to have any fun, and actively fights alcohol -enhancement. When you’re sick, and tired, your body’s defenses are at their lowest. This means its often one of the most cost effective times to get plastered! Best of all, if you puke, you can blame it on the flu.

Number 5. Try Antifreeze

Hey, ten thousand deranged alcoholic street people can’t be wrong!

Number 4. Smash and Grab.

Drunk on less than five bucks? Try drunk for free! If you’re smart enough to figure out your news reader, chances are you’re smart enough to plan a little robbery. But don’t forget to take the time to pour the perfect beer.

Number 3. Scavenge.

Go to any bar and you’ll usually see alcohol that people just don’t want. Most often these finds will be at empty tables, with chairs with jackets on them that people also don’t want. Grab the booze, and the jackets, and leave. Do so stealthily though. You wouldn’t believe how many losers will pretend that they really wanted their cast offs. Finders keepers!

Number 2. Hang around with Losers or Generous People (same thing)

Some people are crazed enough to buy alcohol for other people, and expect nothing in return. Well, they might expect after they buy you a round that you’ll do the same, but you never signed any contract. Generous people usually stop buying alcohol when they realize what a cheap bastard you are, but losers will usually keep on doing it. They’ll be so overwhelmed by the fact that you’re actually talking to them, they won’t worry about little details, like that they’re spending their tuition money to get you pissed.

And now …(drum-roll)… The Number 1 Way to get Drunk… for Five Dollars or Less: … Make Beer Fast!

Finger the originator of this article, an address will be given. Mail one beer to this address. Using saturation posting techniques, repost this article to enough newsgroups for about a million people to see it. Within a few weeks you’ll have received a million beers. In another few weeks the postal system will collapse…

… address coming soon…

Now, I have been collecting these the right way. Almost everyone I have spoken to said I should give $50 to some 16 year old to steal me some cups. But I didn’t. I have eaten at Wendy’s almost every day since the beginning of November. Ugh. Not that it’s bad. Just like if I had drank that many Diet Mt. Dews it would have killed me, eating at Wendy’s that much may kill me. But at least I don’t eat the fries. Did you ever check out “The Smoking Fry” special feature on the movie Super Size Me? The moral of the story… don’t eat fries. Ever. If only I had a camera to document my Wendy’s quest…

I heated up the sandwich and brought it up to the counter to pay my $1.98 including tax.

Cashier: $2.52
Me: I thought this was a dollar sandwich.
Cashier: It rings up as $1.51, and doesn’t say “dollar” on it. You total is $2.52.
Me: I need more pennies. I’ll be right back.

So I payed the rest of my bill and ate my lunch. Therefore, I submit that a $2 meal is virtually impossible unless you trick a friend into buying you food. Or if you like dirt. Cause dirt is free. And tastes like pizza burgers.

Overall, recent studies suggest that coffee (regular and decaffeinated) may offer a variety of health benefits against diseases such as cancer and diabetes. However, coffee may not deserve a place in the same category with other healthful foods like vegetables, fruits and whole grains.

Laboratory studies suggest that the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant compounds in coffee could help reduce risk of cancer. Coffee also has a tendency to speed the passage of waste through the digestive tract. Potentially, this may lessen the time that cancer-causing compounds spend in contact with the intestinal tract, which could reduce the risk of colon cancer. Population studies, however, tend to split between coffee intake having no effect on or reducing risk of breast and colon cancer.

Diabetes Prevention

The case for coffee’s ability to protect against diabetes is strengthened by several recent studies. In the Iowa Women’s Health Study, more than 28,000 women were followed for 11 years. The women who drank four or more cups of coffee daily were about 20 percent less likely to develop diabetes. That became a 30 to 40 percent drop among those who drank decaf coffee.

A study in Finland linked consumption of three to six cups of coffee per day with a 25 percent lower risk of diabetes. In both studies, benefits were seen after adjusting for other diabetes risks, such as weight, diet, and activity level. Several studies now link moderate coffee consumption with lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. Researchers are working to understand the potential advantage of decaf versus regular coffee and how weight control is involved.

Potential increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease has been one of the long-standing concerns about coffee. Recent studies confirm that caffeine can raise blood pressure, but this effect is observed with soft drinks, not coffee. Laboratory studies suggest that perhaps coffee’s healthful compounds can counterbalance the blood-pressure raising effects of caffeine.

In the Iowa Women’s Health Study noted above, four to five cups of coffee a day were linked with a 19 percent lower risk of heart-related death. Other studies have found no effect of coffee consumption on heart disease risk. But people should follow their doctor’s advice.

Coffee does warrant some cautions, however. Both regular and decaf coffee relax the muscle that keeps stomach acids from rising into the throat, so those with heartburn or reflux disease (GERD) are encouraged to avoid or strictly limit coffee. People with trouble sleeping should limit or avoid caffeinated coffee.

Studies now suggest it is unnecessary for pregnant women to completely avoid caffeinated coffee. Until the impact of caffeine is more clearly understood, however, many experts suggest that pregnant women limit their daily caffeine from coffee, soft drinks and other sources to about 300 mg, the equivalent of three cups of regular coffee.

It’s exciting that something as simple as drinking coffee might help lower our risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. However, while brewed coffee (not instant) is a concentrated source of antioxidants, it can’t be a substitute for berries, legumes, nuts, and other fruits and vegetables that provide antioxidants along with a wide range of vitamins, protective compounds and dietary fiber.

Source: http://www.networkmalaysia.com/subtitle/article_coffee.htm

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Smoking is so widespread and common that some people find it hard to believe that there are actually treatment centers for those who want to give up this vice, just like there are centers for alcohol rehabilitation for alcoholics.

A person can stop smoking for some days. However, the urge of having a fag is so strong that it is very difficult stay away from it. Here, you tend to get back to square one even after you decide to quit smoking.

Hypnosis is a process that has made a great impact on smoking. Most people who have tried it, agree that hypnosis can help quitting smoking.

When quitting smoking, one faces mood swings, lethargy and intense craving that are hard to resist. Hence, when you want to quit smoking, you need to take help of a hypnotherapist. A hypnotherapist will help you come out of the blues you experience when quitting smoking.

If you are a chain smoker or smoke occasionally, you can take help of a hypnotherapist to quite smoking. Here, you are able to get into a state of dream where you get a feeling of relaxation from head to toe. When undergoing a hypnotherapy, a person easily responds to suggestions. A hypnotherapy uses several positive suggest that may help a patient to curb his cravings for cigaretters. The reason is that on tends to get relaxed after hypnosis and feels less stress. When you tend to be free of stress, you don’t crave for cigarettes.

There are many people who don’t agree that hypnosis can help quit smoking. They think that during the period of the treatment, the patient is easily able to control his urge to smoke however, the moment the treatment is over, the urge to smoke arises again. However, this has not affected the popularity of hypnotherapy as a solution to quit smoking. You would find many hypnotherapists practicing hypnotherapy for quitting smoking. Iowa and Indiana have maximum number of hypnotherapy clinics.

The most important thing to take care of is that your will power to stay away from the cigarettes need to be combined with hypnotherapy. In short, hypnosis for quitting smoking will only help you if you want to quit smoking.

Hypnosis is not a new concept. It is a state of mind where you tend to take suggestions and advice easily. You are ready to respond to whatever treatment is give to you.

Many people have claimed that hypnosis has worked for them. Hypnotists use several methods to help their clients quit smoking. One of the most popular methods is where they may tell a person to relate smoking cigarettes with an extremely bad smell. They also associate the thoughts of smoking with a positive anti smoking message.

If you want an instant fix to your problem, hypnosis may not help but the therapy can help you cultivate a strong desire to succeed.

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frank j vanderlugt owns and operates http://www.youwillquit.com You Will Quit

Don’t use the “R” word: According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BAFT), the word “refreshing” can’t be utilized when describing alcohol beverages. That forces us, the alcohol consumers, to describe beer as brisk, gin as invigorating, and wine as reviving. That’s right BAFT, we have a thesaurus.

When in Rome, Don’t Act Like You Are: Thanks to the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act, an underage student studying abroad is forbade from drinking alcohol, even if they are in a country where they meet the drinking age requirements. Of course, this sort of defeats the purpose of studying abroad altogether: what’s the point of drinking in a different culture if you aren’t allowed to be drinking in a different culture.

Bring Cash and Coins to Des Moines: In Iowa, it’s illegal to start a tab at a bar. This is a concept that undoubtedly leaves out of town patrons a-maized. Sorry, that was corny.

Texas Told’em Not to Buy a Reference Book: In Texas, the complete Encyclopedia Britannica collection is banned because one of the volumes contains a homemade beer recipe. We aren’t positive, but we think any Texan caught with this encyclopedia will probably get the death penalty.

No Drinking with the Fishes: In Ohio, the law states that it is illegal to get a fish drunk. Apparently, the “drinks like a fish” saying doesn’t apply to the marine life in this region. You can give a carp or a trout the worm, but you better drink the bottle of tequila all by yourself.

A Women’s Consent: Pennsylvania law prohibits a man from buying alcohol without a note of permission from his wife. This has turned women’s liberation into women’s libation and, not surprisingly, left many Pennsylvania men single.

Three at a time: The law of Texas states that no person can consume more than three sips of beer at a time if they are standing up. But, if they are falling over or stumbling around, then that may be a different story.

Unfair for Fairbanks Moose: In Fairbanks, Alaska, it is against the law to give a moose any kind of alcohol. This could be because moose don’t know when to say when or because they simply are a light weight. For whatever reason this law exists, the Alaskan moose consider it “bull.”

Obviously, the above laws are rarely – if ever – enforced in the industry of wine and spirits. This is for the better: those of us who love wine and beer would never be able to adhere to the above regulations. A world of alcohol that didn’t allow us to go out drinking with the boys, the girls, and the Alaskan wildlife, just wouldn’t be the same.

About the Author

Jennifer Jordan is the senior editor at http://www.savoreachglass.com. With a vast knowledge of wine etiquette, she writes articles on everything from how to hold a glass of wine to how to hold your hair back after too many glasses. Ultimately, she writes her articles with the intention that readers will remember wine is fun and each glass of anything fun should al

You should know the facts. Migraines are three times more likely in women than men. Migraines can happen in children and adolescents, not just adults. It’s one of the most common headaches and can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and light hypersensitivity.

Here are some common causes that might trigger migraines:

1. Noise
2. Drastic weather change
3. Unbalanced hormones
4. Certain foods
5. Vices
6. Sleeping habits
7. Not eating routine meals
8. Stress
9. Other vices

Here are some useful steps on how parents can help their migraine suffering teenagers and possibly avoid the migraine headaches:

Step 1: Keep a routine sleeping schedule. Don’t let your teenagers oversleep or stay up too late any day of the week.

Step 2: Migraines in teenagers can easily be triggered by stress. Remember that teens have a lot of emotional stress and excitement in their lives. Try some relaxation excesses or create a relaxing atmosphere for them when you can.

Step 3: Stay out of the sun.

Step 4: Teenagers shouldn’t skip meals. This could aid in the cause of migraines. If the body is not getting what it needs on a regular basis a severe headache can occur.

Step 5: Watch their food! Some foods trigger migraines. Consult your physician for more information. Prolonged sun exposure can lead to a migraine.

Step 6: Keep a journal and track events that lead up to your teenager’s migraine headache to help avoid migraines in the future.

And finally, you should consult with your physician for other ideas on how to treat and prevent teen migraines.

As you travel through Iowa you will begin to see the meaning behind the terms, “Corn State” or “Hawkeye State” as the state has been phrased. Bordered by Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Missouri, the state of Iowa has produced some celebrities to make not of. Former present of the United States Herber Hoover called Iowa his home. The state also is birthplace of the jazz musician and swing bandleader Glenn Miller. Anyone who loves cowboy movies would be thrilled to find out that John Wayne is also a native to the state. There are many historic events that Iowa has claim to. It’s also here that the Lewis and Clark expedition has been connected to.

If you are looking to create baskets that show off the cultural, historical, and creative side of Iowa, you may turn to some of the state symbols and wildlife creates for inspiration. The state flower is the wild rose. This flower has a wonderfully soothing fragrance when applied to lotions, body creams, and body sprays. A gift basket full of bath & body items that contain the state flower scent would be a very appropriate gift. Add in loofas, scrubs, and facial masks and you just might create a new love of the state flower.

As for some of the statewide activities that take place in the region, Indianaola, Iowa is home to the National Balloon Classic, which allows gift basket business owners to truly explore the colorful possibilities and unique wrapping arrangements that can come from such a theme. For example, elaborate measures might be taken to construct gift baskets that resemble hot air balloons. Inside, an assortment of tasty edibles await, including common picnic items or sweet treats.

To prepare a Discover Iowa gift basket, you may entertain the thought of exploring some of the historical and celebrity aspects of the state. Well-known buffalo hunter, entertainer, and Pony Express rider, Buffalo Bill (William Frederick Cody) was born near Le Claire in 1846. A skilled gift basket creator can look beyond the buffalos and horses to create an entertaining sideshow basket for all ages.

Former legendary late-night talk show host, Johnny Carson was born in Corning. A commemorative gift basket featuring DVD’s of past shows and appearances would bring delight to any diehard fan. To tap into the younger generation, a preteen might go bananas over an Aston Kutcher-inspired gift basket with DVD’s showcasing his popular, Punk’d reality show or the contagious That 70s Show reruns, accompanied by common movie theater snacks. Kutcher is a Cedar Rapids native. Another Cedar Rapids hometown hero is Elijah Wood, who could inspire an endless promotional gift basket selection for Lord of the Rings fans.

Additional ideas include a Superman-inspired gift basket to pay homage to the 1950s actor, George Reeves who first took on the role, and a super-clean arrangement of detergents, fabric softeners, lint brushes, and a iron (perfect for an incoming college freshman) in honor of former Laurel, Iowa resident, Frederick Maytag, who had a hand in some of the most well-known home appliances in the world.

About the Author

Wendy Wood is the owner of Seek Gift Baskets, an online gift basket directory. For more information on gift baskets Iowa visit Iowa Gift Baskets http://www.seekgiftbaskets.com/directory/search_result/Browse/Iowa/

What does the web think – it will tell you what the web thinks. I asked it one very import question:

Am I Stuck in Iowa?

Steel: So, I hear you’re a variety of oak that is native to North America.  Also, I hear you grow very rapidly and favor acidic soil.

Red Oak: <rustle, rustle>

S: You must be the strong, silent type.  Maybe those questions were too hard for you.  What about this one: I hear your main characteristic is something about shiny strips. Other oaks have similar strips, but those normally occur only on the top. The strips on you go all the way down and are one of the quickest ways to identify you.

How does it feel being identified with shiny strippers?  Not only at the top like your friends, but all the way down?

RO: <rustle, rustle>

S: Okay, you son-of-a-bitch, you better start talking or we’ll end this right now.  Are you bitter about something?

RO: <rustle, rustle>

S: You think you’re so important, mister lumber, and can’t sit down for this interview.  Well, then screw you! (Exits)

RO: <rustle, rustle>

The Red Oak - One quiet son-of-a-bitch

The northern red oak is a variety of oak that is native to North America. The tree grows very rapidly and favors acidic soil. Its native range is from Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada although it is found as far south as Georgia in the United States. In the forests, the tree grows to heights of from 115 feet to 141 feet. Trees grown in the open tend to be a bit shorter, but often have thicker trunks.

The main characteristic of the red oak is its bark which has ridges topped with what appear to be almost shiny strips. Other varieties of oak have similar bark ridges and strips, but they normally occur only on the upper portion of the trees. The ridges on the red oak go all the way to the bottom and are one of the quickest ways to identify the tree. The branches tend to grow at right angles from the stems which produce a rounded narrow head.

The leaves of the red oak are between 5 and 10 inches longed with between 7 and 11 bristle tipped lobes. The leaves start off as a pinkish white after budding and turn into a deep and bright green color by midsummer. In the fall the leaves turn a rich and dark purplish red color adding greatly to the beauty of the Northern woods. The tree begins to produce acorns after their second year. The acorns are very bitter in taste, but despite this they are still eaten by birds, deer, and squirrels.

The red oak is one of the most important trees in the North American lumber industry. It produces a high grade wood that is extremely open grained. The wood is widely used in home construction and is of high enough quality to be used for furniture as well. Many other varieties of oak that do not produce such a high quality board have often been sold as red oak.

There is a famous Northern Red Oak located in Ashford, Connecticut that is very ancient. It measures 26 feet at its girth. The Chase Creek Red Oak is another famous tree. It can be found growing on a steep hillside in Maryland and reaches a height of 136 feet. The red oak is the Provincial Tree of Prince Edward Island in Canada and the State tree of both New Jersey and Iowa in the United States.

About the Author

Aazdak Alisimo writes about tree facts for PlantTreeNursery.com.