The Truth about Movember and Sugar

Well we've had an exciting Movember month around the globe from celebrities to sports stars getting into the groove of growing their tache.But what actually is Movember and what does it mean "Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men's faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostrate cancer and testicular cancer."

  

In today's society we are all quick to judge and pass the book of responsibility to someone else. We require a Doctor/Physio/Chiropractor/Osteopath etc etc When perhaps looking into ourselves would help tremendously, if we could address our habits and lifestyles cold turkey.

  

The west is so fast we have no time for anything or anyone, but we need to make time. A few facts about how we can improve our health and the fight against cancer in general. Fat content has actually gone down, everything is low fat, but then why have we got bigger and more obese? It's actually the sugar. Buying low fat is the worst thing you can do as the product will be packed with sugars and artificial sweeteners. Over the last 20 years, as intakes of sugar go up, obesity rates have skyrocketed, leading many researchers to implicate access sugar in the current obesity epidemic.

  

Yes the negative effects of sugar even begin before they are turned to fat. Sugar is the prime energy source for most cancers including prostrate cancer. Most normal cells can adapt to an environment low in sugar and use other energy sources- a process developed in evolution when people would go through periods of starvation. However cancer, which grows faster than normal cells, does not have the ability to adapt to low sugar environments. Thus the more excess sugar consumed, the more the tumour is stimulated. Indeed, several animal studies have shown that cutting down in simple sugars actually slows the cancer growth.

 

Excess sugar intake is further linked to prostrate cancer growth through its interactions with insulin. Upon consumption of sugar, the body produces insulin, which helps to break down the sugar, ensuring that the sugar is stored as needed. When too much sugar is consumed and the body produces high levels of insulin to help process it, the cells can become immune to the effects of insulin resulting in too high levels of sugar in the blood- a common sign of metabolic syndrome and a strong risk factor for diabetes. As I write this article here today, i'm gobsmacked at the lack of information given out to cancer patients about sugar, if you need to have it in your diet buy Stevia.

So key point to remember

1. Oxidation and inflammation play important roles in the development of prostrate cancer
2. Anti inflammatory and anti oxidant substances found in chemical fruits and vegetables can counteract the damage caused by oxidation and inflammation.
3. Carcinogens from charred meat can trigger chronic inflammation in prostate cancer
4. Sugar is the primary energy source for cancer and stimulates production of insulin, which is linked to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and prostate cancer.

      5.   Cutting back on sugar and maintaining a healthy diet, and engaging in regular exercise regimen can  help slow the growth of cancer.  To read more about Sugar and Prostrate Cancer click here