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Images of Hope for Cancer Patients
Beauty Foods: How Diet Can Improve Appearance
Innovations Help Those With Arthritis Spring Into Action
Images of Hope for Cancer Patients
Hope is the common denominator among cancer survivors. Now, the images of what symbolize hope for cancer patients are being commemorated in an unprecedented gallery of photos.
The "Images of Hope" photo program was developed by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) with the help of Eastman Kodak Company. The mission for patients - take photos of things that gave them hope in their fight against cancer.
CTCA sent out 1,200 Kodak one-time-use cameras to current and returning patients around the world. The images and comments returned by nearly 600 patients from almost every U.S. state and countries such as Switzerland run the gamut. From everyday photos of family and friends to emotionally uplifting images of mountain peaks that bring life in focus. One particularly unique photo shows the back of a patient's head, where her hair has grown back in the shape of a heart.
"Your camera is now empty," wrote one patient upon returning the camera, "but my heart and soul are so full of images of hope - they are overflowing."
CTCA unveiled a permanent "Images of Hope" exhibit - a mural comprised of hundreds of photos captured by CTCA at its Tulsa hospital's grand opening on April 29th.
Produced for Cancer Treatment Centers of America
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Beauty Foods: How Diet Can Improve Appearance
(MF) - The old adage, "you are what you eat," is getting a 21st century makeover. Until recently, most dietary advice has focused on weight management and disease prevention. That focus is now expanding to specifically look at how what people eat can affect how they look.
New research is examining the role of key nutrients in preserving a youthful appearance. Vitamins A, C and E, for example, are essential to healthy skin.
Vitamin A, also known as beta-carotene, helps block UV radiation. Carrots, spinach, butternut squash and cantaloupe are all great sources of this complexion-protecting nutrient.
Vitamins C and E are antioxidants that help encourage skin cell turnover and collagen formation. Broccoli, citrus fruits, red peppers and strawberries are all rich in vitamin C, while vitamin E is found in almonds, avocados and dark, leafy vegetables.
It's always best to choose food sources of such nutrients over supplements, which may not deliver the same benefits and can even increase disease risk, according to some studies.
Other alimentary advice to consider for people who want to put their best face forward:
- Eat good fats like those found in seafood and walnuts to reduce the inflammation that may lead to wrinkles.
- Avoid refined carbohydrates, which can cause insulin spikes and breakouts.
- Drink plenty of water and keep alcohol to a minimum to make sure skin stays hydrated.
- Strengthen nails by including biotin-rich foods in your diet (such as cooked eggs, soybeans and rice bran).
Looking great also means keeping body weight under control. Natural, whole foods like fruits and vegetables provide the foundation of a well-balanced diet. People will get more than just age-defying antioxidants. The high fiber and water content of such bulky, low-cal fare will keep hunger at bay.
Jennifer Grossman is director of the Dole Nutrition Institute
Innovations Help Those With Arthritis Spring Into Action
(MF) - The season of spring cleaning, gardening and golfing is upon us, but many with arthritis avoid simple housework and outdoor activities for fear of aggravating their condition. However, these activities can actually help relieve some of the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and there are some innovative products that are available to help keep you out and about.
"It is always important for people with arthritis to remain as active as possible," said Dr. John Klippel, president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation. "Exercise can lessen pain, increase range of movement, reduce fatigue and help them feel better overall."
Physical activity can help ease arthritis symptoms by keeping the muscles around the joints strong and more flexible. It can also help prevent further deterioration of the bone and cartilage.
The Arthritis Foundation awards Ease-of-Use commendations to companies that develop solutions to help people cope with arthritis. A list of products from appliances to office products can be found at www.arthritis.org These items have been specifically designed to allow those with arthritis to work and play without restrictions.
Housecleaning is an example where someone with arthritis may benefit from customized tools to make work easier.
Oreck offers a vacuum, the Oreck XL, that's lightweight and features a special handle that helps reduce stress and strain on hands, wrists and elbows.
A number of options are available to those wanting to do some spring gardening.
One product that can help is the Bionic Gardening Glove, which helps prevent loss of hand power - allowing people to maintain better grip strength. Fiskars' PowerGear line of hand pruners and loppers are also helpful because their ergonomic design and special gear mechanism helps increase cutting power.
Those heading to the driving range have a few extra items for the golf bag that can help with their arthritis and maybe even their golf game.
Golf Pride's Whisper and Dual Durometer family of grips helps players with arthritis relieve tension and joint pain, while giving them better control over their club. Bionic also offers a golf glove with anatomical relief pads in the palm and fingers that can help with club control.
"There are tools that can help make living with arthritis or other chronic conditions much easier," adds Klippel. "Take advantage of them and get active."
No matter what your plans are for this spring, there is plenty of help available to help you take on that springtime work- and play.
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