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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015
Help the planet by
donating cloth bags
J OEL F UHRMAN , MD
How are diabetes, cancer connected?
More than 29 million people
in the United States have type 2
diabetes. The dangerously high
prevalence of overweight and
obesity is at the heart of this
problem. Diabetes is the sev-
enth leading cause of death in
the U.S., is the leading cause of
blindness and kidney failure in
adults, and doubles the risk of
heart attack and stroke.
Diabetes also increases the
risk of several cancers. In a
number of studies, diabetic
patients have been shown to
have an elevated risk of col-
orectal cancer and non-diabet-
ics with elevated postprandial
glucose levels also have a high-
er risk of colorectal cancer than
individuals with normal glu-
cose tolerance.
A review that analyzed data
from several studies found that
diabetic patients are 30 percent
more likely to develop colorec-
tal cancer, 20 percent more
likely to develop breast cancer,
and 82 percent more likely to
develop pancreatic cancer.
How could diabetes influ-
ence the development of can-
cer? The high blood glucose
levels and the resultant elevated
insulin response associated
with type-2 diabetes, affect all
tissues of the body. It has been
hypothesized that diets high in
sugars and white flour increase
the risk of cancers because of
their impact on these factors,
particularly elevated insulin.
Scientists think that insulin
therapy and elevated insulin
levels contribute to the associa-
tion between diabetes and col-
orectal cancer. Insulin in high
concentrations may bind to the
receptor for a growth factor
called Insulin-Like Growth
Factor 1 (IGF-1). This interac-
tion has the potential to pro-
mote the growth and division of
cancer cells.
Cancerous cells also often
have elevated levels of insulin
receptors, and when insulin
binds these receptors it has
growth-promoting effects.
There is much evidence sup-
porting the possibility that
chronic exposure to diets rich
in refined carbohydrates may
act directly to promote cancer
development. Foods with a
high glycemic load (such as
sugar and white flour products)
produce dangerous spikes in
blood glucose, consequently
resulting in high insulin pro-
duction.
Diets including large quanti-
ties of high GL foods increase
the risk of several chronic dis-
eases, including cancers. For
example, a meta-analysis of
many studies found a 26 per-
cent increase in colorectal can-
cer risk in people who con-
sumed the most high glycemic
load foods in their diets.
I have observed in my med-
ical practice that a Nutritarian
diet combined with moderate
exercise can reverse type 2 dia-
betes in 90 percent of patients,
and that an aggressive nutri-
tional approach is more effec-
tive and much safer than con-
ventional drug-centered care.
The best diet for preventing
or reversing diabetes is also the
best diet for cancer protection.
It is a diet with a high nutrient
per calorie ratio — including
lots of green and non-starchy
vegetables, beans, raw nuts and
seeds, and some fresh fruit;
limiting animal products; and
avoiding sweeteners, oils and
white flour.
The high levels of dietary
micronutrients fuel cellular
repair, reduce body fat and heal
the body from the inside out,
resulting in a dramatic reversal
of heart disease, and diabetes,
offering dramatic protection
against cancer.
Dr. Fuhrman is a New York
Times best-selling author and
board certified family physician
specializing in lifestyle and nutri-
tional medicine.
In honor of Earth Day, Real
Food Co-op is gathering cloth
bags for re-use.
The co-op offers recycled
paper bags or donated cloth
bags for customers to use. In
doing, the co-op helps
decrease the amount of waste
disposited in the local landfill
— something that benefits the
environment.
Help decrease pollution by
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Bonded
Insured
donating unwanted cloth bags
for re-use at the Real Food Co-
op, 1379 B Rhododendron
Drive.
For more information, call
541-997-3396.
Real Food Co-op is open to
the public Monday through
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The co-op specializes in
locally grown and produced,
non-gmo and bulk foods.
(541) 997-6977
(541) 999-0896
P.O. Box 31,000
P.O. Box 31,000 • Florence, OR 97439
Florence Regional Art Alliance receives first quarterly report
Ellen Traylor, regional liai-
son for the Arts for Western
Lane County, gave her first
quarterly report to Lane Arts
Council in Eugene, April 8.
Traylor, a Florence/Gardiner
business woman and a former
board member of Lane Arts
Council (LAC), was renamed
regional liaison in December.
Her duties are to monitor
and report on arts activities on
the coast and inland, particular-
ly those related to the Florence
Regional Arts Alliance, of
which she is a board member.
Shortly after the formation
of FRAA, the group joined
forces with LAC to facilitate
communication between artists
and the representative organi-
zations from the coast to the
valley.
“For a long while artists in
our area have felt isolated from
the mainstream of funding and
artistic endeavor in the hub of
Lane County,” said Harlen
Springer, FRAA board presi-
dent. “We included the word
‘regional’ in our name to pro-
mote support and encourage
artists up and down the coast.
“A connection with the arts
community in Eugene and
Springfield is key to our suc-
cess.”
As a result of the FRAA’s
efforts in this direction, LAC
has plans to develop regional
liaison positions for other parts
of the county as well, repre-
senting areas east up the
McKenzie River, and south
toward Cottage Grove.
“FRAA is proud to say that
its efforts to support the coastal
community are spilling out
toward other areas of the coun-
ty,” Springer said. “We got the
ball rolling.
Traylor’s quarterly report
included details of seven local
exhibits, the founding of an arts
salon, numerous classes and
meetings, and the establish-
ment of a Public Arts
Committee in cooperation with
the Port of Siuslaw and the City
of Florence.
Traylor also reported on
activities south of Florence,
discussing the main street revi-
talization efforts in Reedsport
and Winchester Bay, and the
potential for a “satellite cam-
pus” in Gardiner.
The LAC board was particu-
larly interested in FRAA’s
Public Arts efforts and the eco-
nomic development move-
ments in the central coast
They see a link to economic
development region wide.
“As representative from the
coast to the valley, I encourage
artists and arts organizations to
let me know of your activities
and concerns,” says Traylor.
Traylor can be contacted at
Port
Hole
Books
and
Publishing in Florence, or at
541-902-9091.
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Hospice Advisory Board gains new members
Peace Health Peace Harbor
Hospice has announced three
new Advisory Board members
who have volunteered to serve
the community.
Jerry Christean, Dr. Clare
Brien and Sarah Farber-
Hawkins will bring their indi-
vidual talents and skills to the
Peace
Harbor
Hospice
Advisory Board.
New members apply for the
position and then are approved
and
appointed
by
the
Governing
Board
of
PeaceHealth PHMC Siuslaw
Region. Members either have
experience or interest in the
health field and have an inter-
est or willingness to work for
development and support of
the hospice program.
Responsibilities of the board
include oversight of the hos-
Spruce Point
Assisted Living
presents:
COURTESY PHOTO
New Hospice Advisory Board members Jerry Christean,
Dr. Clare Brien and Sarah Farber-Hawkins
pice program and fund raising
activities, which focuses on the
annual Light up a Life pro-
gram.
SAFETY S FIRST
SafetyMan says
“Always be Safe to Ensure an Active
& Independent Lifestyle”
Join us as we host a lecture series to increase safety awareness on fall prevention, common home
injuries and provide solutions to keep you and your loved one safe. Classes are FREE to the public.
Beyond Balance
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015, 2:00 PM
We will discuss methods that can easily be
added into your daily routine to help
strengthen and improve your balance.
Modifying Your Home for Safety
Eat Healthy for Life and
Prevention of Diabetes
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015, 2:00 PM
Good nutrition is the key to longevity and a
healthy life. Receive information on how to
change bad eating habits and avoid the
onset of diabetes.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015, 2:00 PM
Home adaptation or modification can provide
safer elder living so older occupants may
continue to live independently in the comfort
of their own home.
All Participants will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Gift Card. To RSVP and to
find out about our Move In Specials call (541) 997-6111 or visit us today!
Spruce Point Assisted Living
375 9th Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
www.PrestigeCare.com
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