Caffeine Protect from Skin Cancer

Lead researcher Dr. Paul Nghiem, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Washington in Seattle, states,"We've found what we believe o be the mechanism by which caffeine is associated with decreased skin cancer."

During the study, Nghiem's team looked at caffeine's effect on human skin cells in a laboratory that had been exposed to ultraviolet radiation. They found that in cells damaged by UV rays, caffeine interrupted a protein called ATR-Chk1, causing the damaged cells to self-destruct. 

According to Ngheim, caffeine has no effect on undamaged cells.

ATR is essential to damaged cells that are growing rapidly and caffeine specifically targets damaged cells that can become cancerous. Caffeine more than doubles the number of damaged cells that will die normally after a given dose of UV, added Nghiem. this is a biological mechanism that explains what we have been seeing for many years from the oral intake of caffeine. 

On a topical study, Nghiem has been experimenting by applying caffeine directly on the skin (of mice and humans. According to Nghiem, "It suppresses skin cancer development by as much as 72 percent in mice." (more on website, FloridaSpaGirls.net)

Acupuncture, for more than Pain

  Acupuncture is based on the theory of energy called chi or qi, flowing through your body, an ancient chinese therapy used for centuries. Licensed Acupuncturists, like Janine, at Unity Family Wellness Center in Winter Garden, Florida, believe Chi is thought to flow along energy pathways called meridians. 

  People use acupuncture to relieve pain and treat certain health conditions. You can use it by itself, or as part of a treatment program. Studies have found good results for the use of acupuncture in treating; nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy, chemotherapy and post surgery pain. Additionally acupuncture may be used for: stroke rehabilitation, headaches, migraines, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, Osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and others you can read about at www.FloridaSpaGirls.net

  Recently I have been receiving acupuncture treatments for about a month.  I am amazed at the reduction of back pain and tension I have been living with for months now due to an auto accident, from the acupuncture and another modality called cupping. Janine uses these suction cups on my back where she applies some tension from the cups and strategically reapplies them over various points on my backside. You may notice some red circles on your back for a little while, however these cups have instantly shown to me how they have helped reduce the tension in numerous muscles from my neck to my thighs. After this I can more readily accept the acupuncture treatment. From these treatments my back has felt some relief of pain both constant and sharp. 

  Most people resort to acupuncture as a last resort when they should be looking at it before taking over-the-counter and prescription drugs which cause more harm to the body which has been known to heal itself. Visit us here: www.FloridaSpaGirls.net

Heart Healthy

It's Heart month, I guess you already knew this. Sorry for posting so late. I promise to be more proactive. Wherever you are, I'm sure there are free health screenings, check ups, tests, workshops and the like, and not just for your heart! Why not take a few minutes from your not-so-busy life, or you won't have one pretty soon, and go get checked out. You may be pleasantly surprised! And have peace of mind. Women are more at risk of developing heart disease than men. We can all imagine why this is. And I know I wont be the first one to tell you the importance of cardio; even if its just walking for 20-30 minutes, three to five times per week. Go outside and breathe in some fresh air, smile at the birds, butterflies and beautiful flowers. You can even bring your ipod, mp3 or cell along to keep you humming. Personally I enjoy walking in solitude most of the time to destress, unplug and live in the moment. Life is precious. So is our health. It used to be people thought of spas as a luxury. No more. Today they offer more health treatments than a gym. Health is body, mind and soul. If you don't take time for you everyday, who will? And how much longer do you think you will enjoy the quality of life you desire? We are just building FloridaSpaGirls.net, but hope you will bookmark both our blog and website, sign up for our newsletters and more and tell your friends. A tremendous amount of work is going into this site and what it will offer to you, your family and friends and we hope to hear healthy, happy stories very soon! 

Since it's Heart month and Valentines Day just arrived, I hope you don't mind me repeating about one awesome spa here in Orlando. Freesia Day Spa! They offer a phenomenal Chocolate Body Cocoon wrap. That's right you chocolate lovers, and even if you don't you will be amazed at how wonderful your skin will feel after this luxurious wrap! Check them out at our website. Be sure and tell them we sent you! They offer many wonderful treatments for men, women and teens! Happy gift giving! I read recently that Valentines Day doesnt have to come once per year ;-) Surprise someone today! www.floridaspagirls.net