WATER BOTTLES AND
BREAST CANCER
Recently, a dear friend sent a bulk email imploring her friends and family to refrain from drinking water bottles that have either been heated in the sun or previously frozen. Maybe you received a similar email? Johns Hopkins University was cited as stating that the plastic released dioxins that have been associated with breast cancer. In addition to refusing responsibility for this statement, a representative from Johns Hopkins University dispelled this rumor. www.jhsph.edu/dioxins
Although a highly respected institution refutes the rumor this email gave me "food for thought." Maybe it's better to be safe than sorry. |
AN ADDED PERK 
Last month I talked about the health benefits of coffee. Now there is additional good news for you coffee lovers! The National Institutes of Health did a study of over 20,000 people at the UCLA Stroke Center which showed fewer strokes among those that drank coffee and a decreased risk of stroke the more coffee the person drank. Although we know everything must be done in moderation and there are risks to drinking large amounts of coffee, this is an added reason to feel good about your morning cup. www.cbs.com (April 20, 2009.) | |
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| MAY 2009
DR DABBAH'S DESK |
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To our Patients and Friends,
We all keep trying to find the key to turn back time. Dr. Dabbah's "tools of the trade" certainly help to trick us (and others) into believing we haven't aged a bit, but the fact remains that time marches on and aging continues. What becomes important and is, to some extent, within our control is the quality of the the time we are given. I'm addressing a few of those issues in this month's newsletter. You may agree or disagree, but certainly it will give you something to think about. Enjoy!!
Robin |
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The age that our mental abilities decline. Researchers at the University of Virginia found that there was a decline of reasoning, speed of thought and spatial visualisation at the age of 27. Memory decline begins at the age of 37. But don't despair!! If you can remember, add Turmeric to your food.
Studies indicate that this Indian spice may help to protect against Alzheimer's disease. While the spice itself seems to help against anti-inflammatory diseases, the yellow or orange pigment, or "curcumin", is thought to have even more powerful health benefits. Epidemiological studies show the elderly Indian population has a low incidence of Alzheimer's. Preliminary studies in mice also suggest that curcumin slows the progression of multiple sclerosis, another neurodegenerative disease. Studies also show relief from rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis and irritable bowel disease. Frequent use of turmeric is linked with lower rates of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer. www.whfoods.com And turmeric is thought to prevent melanoma and cause melanoma cells to die. www.healthdiaries.com So, add be sure to add turmeric to your egg salad (it'll give it a bolder color) or to rice with nuts and raisins!!! Or try something new...
CAULIFLOWER MASALA
1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets
2 TBL canola oil
Salt
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
1 small shallot, minced
4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or Korean red pepper flakes
1/2 cup water
(1) Preheat oven to 350. In a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish, toss the florets with 1 TBL of oil. Season with salt and bake for about 45 minute, or until tender and lightly browned.
(2) In a large skillet, heat 1 TBL of oil. Add cumin seeds an cook over moderate heat til fragrant. Add the garlic, ginger and shallot and cook, stirring, until softened. Add tomatoes, turmeric and red pepper flakes, until the tomatoes soften, about 4 minutes.
(3) Stir the water into the skillet and bring the sauce to a boil Add the baked cauliflower and simmer, stirring, until the florets are evenly coated in a slightly thickened sauce, about 2 minutes. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
Food and Wine, July 2003 |
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