September, 2009
It is common for twins and triplets to be born as a result of ART, which, needless to say, is an already complicated and sensitive procedure. The recent decline in multiple fetuses could be assigned to the fact that several ART laboratories have made it mandatory to adopt the ‘single embryo transfer’ policy whereby only a single embryo, with morphologically viable features, is transferred into the uterus. Sometimes Pre implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is used to select the embryo. In India, however, ART continues to flourish under a shroud of secrecy. There are no regulations in place to govern and monitor the functioning of ART labs and, (honest) record- keeping is still considered unnecessary by many. The shady nexus between ART specialists and their promoters (pharma companies) lays emphasis on success rate ‘at any cost’. One of the measures employed is to transfer multiple embryos (3 to 4) into the uterus which often results in multiple gestations. These are eventually downsized to allow the survival of a single fetus. Such a move is justified by several specialists; while some enter the denial mode. Whatever the case, this subject deserves a more sensitive approach than what is currently being attributed to it. After all, every life is precious… including that of the Unborn! Related links
It must be remembered that the ‘Ghost’ actor died recently after a battle with pancreatic cancer. As a cancer survivor herself, Somers felt entitled to make a statement on a subject that was close to her. “They took a beautiful man and put toxins in his body,” she said. The actress felt that instead of chemotherapy Swayze could have been put on a special diet to fight cancer by boosting his immune system. Perhaps she was right…perhaps! Researchers at Johns Hopkins recommend alternative ways (besides chemotherapy) to counter cancer. According to them, cancer cells are ubiquitously present in everyone but they are constantly kept in check by an ever - vigilant surveillance system (read immune system).A compromise in this surveillance leads to the growth and proliferation of cancer cells. It is a well known fact that chemo- and radio therapy snuffs out healthy cells in the various tissues of the body. These treatments also cause a build up of toxins which impairs the immune system resulting in the person succumbing to infections and several other complications. Therefore, it appears ( for obvious reasons ) that the best way to contain cancer cells is to starve them by abstaining from foods that promote their growth . Sugar is a great favorite of cancer cells; most of the sugar substitutes too are harmful as they contain aspartame. Cancer cells flourish in an acidic environment. Therefore keeping meat- based food to the minimum helps to control the growth of malignant cells. Milk is reported to produce mucus especially within the GI tract –cancer cells are reported to thrive on mucus.It would therefore be a good idea to substitute milk products with that of soy products including soy milk. Vegetable juice is excellent for replenishing the damaged healthy cells. A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts and whole grains help to maintain an alkaline environment which is necessary to check cancer. Of course, Patrick Swayze smoked 3 packs a day. It would help to refrain from abusing the body by smoking or drinking excessively. Also, never abstain from regular exercising. No promise is made but, when all these factors are followed it would be easier to fight the harbingers of cancer, a disease that seems to have gripped all of mankind by the tail! Dr.Reeja Tharu Related links TAGS:ghost actor, pancreatic cancer, Patrick Swayze, special diet to fight cancer, Suzanne Somers ‘Ghost’ actor |
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An Australian study has revealed that there is a definite rise in the number of couples seeking the aid of Artificial Reproductive Technique (ART) to produce children — the real good news is that the number of multiple gestations, resulting from this procedure, has steeply declined.
Actress Suzanne Somers made a recent statement that chemotherapy killed Patrick Swayze.