BREAST CANCER RESEARCH: NEW HEIGHTS!!!
A study by researchers at the Tufts University School of Medicine and the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts and Tufts Medical Center, and funded by the Institutes of Health, has identified two types of breast cells: one that appears to be the cell of origin for the luminal-like breast cancer, the most common, sensitive to hormones and slowest growing, and the basal-like cell, which are faster growing and not sensitive toward hormones. Although researchers thought that the two cancers might arise from different cells, they now have actually identified the two different cells. By identifying these distinct cells, researchers are learning the function of each of these cells and what causes them to renew abnormally, hoping for a cure for the most common, luminal-like breast cancer. Cancer Cell, January 19, 2010 |
aesthetically speaking...
We have been seeing a number of patients recently who are interested in liposuction as a weight loss procedure (with the holidays over, this is a common question).
Liposuction is fabulous for contouring areas that are resistant to exercise and diet and not the way to go for major weight loss. That is not to say that Dr. Dabbah hasn't denied liposuction to a patient who still has weight to lose but has come within a manageable "reach" of their goal weight. Liposuction can give the patient the encouragement to continue on with their diet regimen and exercise routine.
To get a liposuction-ready body, try these steps:
(1)Drinking water prevents dehydration, which slows the metabolism;
(2)Eat small, healthy snacks throughout the day to keep you from eating large amounts at mealtime;
(3)Avoid stress which contributes to muscle loss and dehydration;
(4)Get some sunshine (with sunblock);
(5)Vitamin C has been shown to burn fat (i.e., grapefruit);
(6)Move!! Even if it's taking the stairs, parking far from the building, or walking around the office;
(7)Build muscle which helps to burn fat;
(8)Laugh more, which increases the metabolism; and
(9)Drink green tea after exercising; it increases fat oxidation.
FoxNews.com, 1/24/10
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IT'S ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE Of all holidays, chocolate is most associated with Valentine's Day. Whether it is actually an "aphrodisiac" is up for debate, but we do know chocolate increases the endorphins and have learned that dark chocolate is a powerful antioxidant. So this Valentine's Day, why not indulge for a little "lift."
Caramel-Dark Truffles with Fleur De Sel
(Make these one day ahead, and see how much you are LOVED!!)
20 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, divided
1/3 cup of sugar
2 TBL water
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 teas fleur de sel
1/2 cup unsweeted cocoa powder
Additional fleur de sel
Place 8 oz chocolate in metal bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let bottom of bowl touch the water);stir until chocolate is smooth. Remove chocolate from over water.
Combine sugar and 2 TBL water in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, occasionally brushing sides of pan with wet pastry brush. Increase heat; boil until syrup is deep amber color, brushing down sides and swirling pan occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add cream (mixture will bubble). Stir over very low heat until caramel is smooth. Mix caramel and 1/4 teas fleur de sel into melted chocolate. Chill until truffle filling is firm, at least 3 hours.
Place cocoa in bowl. Using1 TBL of truffle filling for each truffle, roll into balls, then roll in cocoa. Arrange on baking sheet. Cover and chill overnight.
Line 13x9x2 inch baking sheet with foil. Place remaining 12 oz chocolate in medium metal bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (again, not letting bowl touch water). Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth and thermometer reaches 115 degrees. Remove bowl from water. Working quickly submerge 1 truffle into melted chocoate. Using fork, lift out truffle and tap fork against side of bowl to allow excess coating to drip off. Transfer truffle to prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining truffles. Sprinkle them lightly with fleur de sel. let stand until coating sets, at least 1 hour. Cover and chill. Bring to room temp before serving.
Can be made 1 week before.
Make 32.
Bon Apetit, 1/04
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