The Lavender Phoenix by Norman J. Wilson

Don’t stress out!

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Sep 232011

We’ve known for quite some time now that stress – chronic stress at least – can lead to all sorts of health issues. We can gain or lose weight as our diet adjusts to stressful situations. We can develop heart conditions as our body is in continuous stress mode releasing chemicals that are meant to deal with Short Term Stress. In fact, there are some benefits to Short Term stress that are proven and well documented. But to be under stress all the time is not only an unpleasant way to live, it’s unhealthy as well!

Ashley’s Story:

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Sep 182011

As part of Lavender Phoenix, I invite people to share their personal experiences with cancer. Some will be of the personal battles that survivors have faced, while others will be from those affected indirectly. Through these stories I hope that you will find Inspiration from some and useful information from others. I hope to offer stories that will reinforce the other information this site contains related to healthy lifestyles, early detection and of course advancing understanding of cancer and its treatment.

Read on for Ashley’s story of her father’s experiences with cancer and some of the ways that her life was changed as a result. Thanks to Ashley and Jason for allowing sharing their story with us…

Re-branding – a new look and a new name!

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Sep 162011

When I started this project I wanted to do something that was specific to Breast Cancer research and awareness, and went with the ‘Project Pink’ concept for that reason. However, quite quickly, it became evident that this project needs to look at ALL forms of the deadly disease, and the funds raised should be directed at current research that is leading the path to ways to prevent cancer, or treat any form of cancer. So, in keeping with the color ribbon identifiers, I learned that the color Lavender is the one that reflects this change in direction. So we changed from pink to lavender.

HPV linked to non-cervical Cancers… a growing concern.

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Sep 142011

In the past 20 years, evidence shows that oral cancers related to HPV infection is on the rise sharply. One article claims that HPV may be to blame for more cases than smoking! Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is best known for being linked to cervical cancer cases causing more than 70% of such cases, but recent news shows that it may also be responsible for more than half of oral cancers as well. Healthy subjects that don’t smoke or drink are showing up with oral cancers, all linked to HPV.

Soil based bacteria helps… and fish oil may not…

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Sep 142011

Recent news in the Cancer research world offers some hope for treatments based on common bacteria found in soil, and hope to be doing testing as soon as 2013. The UK based research team describe how the bacterial strain Clostridium sporogenes grows in solid tumors and releases an enzyme that can be used to trigger targeted medication to destroy the tumor. Similar to viral therapy in the method of delivery, this exciting research may lead to ways to treat tumors that are otherwise difficult or impossible to operate on. Read more on this research at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/233879.php.

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