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SAFE INFANT FORMULA RECIPES – VARIATION: GOAT MILK FORMULA AND LIVER-BASED FORMULA

admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:15:40 +0000

Although goat milk is rich in fat, it must be used with caution in infant feeding as it lacks folic acid and is low in vitamin B12, both of which are essential to the growth and development of the infant. Inclusion of nutritional yeast to provide folic acid is essential. To compensate for low levels of vitamin B12, add 2 teaspoons frozen organic raw chicken liver, finely grated to the batch of formula. Be sure to begin egg-yolk feeding at four months.

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon acerola powder

Simmer liver gently in broth until the meat is cooked through. Liquefy using a hand held blender or in a food processor. When the liver broth has cooled, stir in remaining ingredients. Store in a very clean glass or stainless steel container. To serve, stir formula well and pour 6 to 8 ounces in a very clean glass bottle. Attach a clean nipple and set in a pan of simmering water until formula is warm but not hot to the touch, shake well and feed to baby. (Never heat formula in a microwave oven!)

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GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER GUIDE: VAGINA, FALLOPIAN TUBES AND PLACENTA

admin — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:14:15 +0000

Vagina

The vagina is a tube that extends from the vulva to the cervix. It is lined by the same tissue as the cervix and is responsible for lubrication during sexual intercourse. Causes of vaginal cancer are very similar to those of cancer of the cervix, with squamous cancers being by far the most common sort, although secondary spread from cancers of the cervix and endometrium are not uncommon.

If vaginal cancer is left untreated, then it can lead to bleeding, vaginal discharge and pain. Eventually the bladder and rectum can be involved, leading to leakage of urine and faeces. In later stages the cancer can spread outside of the pelvis to the lungs, liver and bone.

Fallopian tubes

The fallopian tubes are a pair of slender tubes arising from the corner of the top of the uterus and extending across either side of the pelvis to the ovary. The fallopian tubes are responsible for transporting the sperm and egg to the uterus. They also provide valuable nutrients as the fertilized egg moves along the tube towards the cavity of the uterus where it will ultimately implant and grow to form an embryo.

Fallopian tube cancers are very rare. They very much act like cancers of the ovary, both in the way that they present and in the way that they respond to treatment.

If left untreated, fallopian tube cancers can spread to other areas within the pelvis and abdominal cavity.

Placenta

The placenta – or afterbirth – has a number of functions, but is primarily there to provide nutrients and a hormonal background for the pregnancy. It also removes waste products from the fetus. It is attached to the wall of the uterus and in turn to the baby by the umbilical cord.

Cancers of the placenta are more common in women who become pregnant over the age of 40, in women who have had multiple previous pregnancies, and in women from South-east Asia.

When a tumour arises in the placenta, it may be benign – the ‘hydatidiform mole’ – or malignant – the ‘choriocarcinoma’. Malignant change in hydatidiform moles can occur in 10-15% of cases.

These cancers often present as bleeding during or following pregnancy and if left untreated then very heavy blood loss can be a major problem. The cancer can often spread to the lungs, liver and brain if left untreated.

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GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER GUIDE: VAGINA, FALLOPIAN TUBES AND PLACENTAVagina The vagina is a tube that extends from the vulva to the cervix. It is lined by the same tissue as the cervix and is responsible for lubrication during sexual intercourse. Causes of vaginal cancer are very similar to those of cancer of the cervix, with squamous cancers being by far the most common sort, although secondary spread from cancers of the cervix and endometrium are not uncommon.If vaginal cancer is left untreated, then it can lead to bleeding, vaginal discharge and pain. Eventually the bladder and rectum can be involved, leading to leakage of urine and faeces. In later stages the cancer can spread outside of the pelvis to the lungs, liver and bone.
Fallopian tubesThe fallopian tubes are a pair of slender tubes arising from the corner of the top of the uterus and extending across either side of the pelvis to the ovary. The fallopian tubes are responsible for transporting the sperm and egg to the uterus. They also provide valuable nutrients as the fertilized egg moves along the tube towards the cavity of the uterus where it will ultimately implant and grow to form an embryo.Fallopian tube cancers are very rare. They very much act like cancers of the ovary, both in the way that they present and in the way that they respond to treatment.If left untreated, fallopian tube cancers can spread to other areas within the pelvis and abdominal cavity.
PlacentaThe placenta – or afterbirth – has a number of functions, but is primarily there to provide nutrients and a hormonal background for the pregnancy. It also removes waste products from the fetus. It is attached to the wall of the uterus and in turn to the baby by the umbilical cord.Cancers of the placenta are more common in women who become pregnant over the age of 40, in women who have had multiple previous pregnancies, and in women from South-east Asia.When a tumour arises in the placenta, it may be benign – the ‘hydatidiform mole’ – or malignant – the ‘choriocarcinoma’. Malignant change in hydatidiform moles can occur in 10-15% of cases.These cancers often present as bleeding during or following pregnancy and if left untreated then very heavy blood loss can be a major problem. The cancer can often spread to the lungs, liver and brain if left untreated.*6/144/5*

YOUR CANCER, YOUR LIFE – RADIO-ISOTOPE SCANS (NUCLEAR MEDICINE) (GENERAL INFORMATION)

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:06:13 +0000

The substance used for bone scans is taken out of the blood by bone-forming cells, and concentrates especially in areas where the bone cells are very active. In this type of scan, abnormalities show up not as ‘holes’ but as ‘hot spots’—areas where more than the usual amount of radioactive substance collects. This is because bone cells are especially active around abnormalities such as fractures, infections, or cancer deposits. The scan picks up the problem indirectly by showing the bone cell reaction rather than the abnormality itself. The amount of radiation involved in taking a scan of all the bones in the body is actually quite a bit less than if all those bones were X-rayed.

Various radio-isotopic methods can be used to get ‘pictures’ of most organs. For different organs we use different substances, choosing one that will be concentrated in the particular organ we wish to study. In all cases the radioactivity does not stay in the body for long. It is passed out through the urine, faeces or air from our lungs. The amount of radioactivity involved in each test is very small, and doesn’t pose any danger to anyone you go near or touch. If you want exact details, ask the people who are doing the test. They should tell you how long it takes your body to get rid of the particular substance being used and which way it is eliminated.

One drawback with these tests is that you only ‘see’ the parts of the organ that are functioning normally. The ‘holes’ or ‘hot spots’ can be due to any one of many things that interfere with that organ’s function. Cancer is only one of many possible reasons for abnormalities in these scans.

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ASSESSMENT OF LYMPHATIC INVOLVEMENT – L YMPHANGIOGRAP Ó

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:57:00 +0000

Lymphangiography is another means of showing up lymph nodes. For this a liquid form of contrast is injected into the tiny lymph channels and gradually works its way up through them. For example, if the ‘dye’ is injected into lymph channels in the foot, within a few hours X-rays will show it in the channels as far up as the groin and abdominal cavity. The next day the nodes themselves will be filled with the contrast material, sometimes right up into the chest. Their size and internal structure can then be checked. Unfortunately, because lymph nodes which are packed with cancer don’t function normally, the contrast may not get into the worst affected nodes. This can be a major drawback of this test. It is less likely to happen with lymphomas than with other types of cancer. Combining both methods by doing a CT scan after injecting the contrast actually gives the maximum information.

The biggest drawback of lymphangiography is that it can be used to show up only certain groups of nodes. Unless the nodes we want to ‘see’ are fed by channels which are accessible (to have the contrast injected into them) we cannot show them up by this method.

Thus, lymphangiography cannot be used to show the lymph nodes from many of the internal organs such as the bowel, bladder, womb etc. Often it is only during an operation that we can easily find out for sure whether or not these are affected.

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