TAP YOUR INNER POWER AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
SEVEN STEPS TO INNER POWER by Tae Yun Kim, One of the First Women to Become a Martial Arts Grandmaster, Helps You Break Through to Awesome
You have the power to transform your life. Author, motivational speaker, martial arts grandmaster, and entrepreneur Tae Yun Kim has helped thousands of people connect with that inner power, enabling them to attain goals they once thought were far beyond their reach. In her new book, SEVEN STEPS TO INNER POWER: How To Break Through To Awesome, Life Secrets From a Martial Arts Master(Mountain Tiger Press; May 1, 2018), she shares her secrets – based on her own experiences and rooted in ancient martial arts tradition – which will allow anyone to break through the barriers blocking their dreams.
Dr. Kim’s life story is one of triumphing against the odds. A first-born girl in a culture that viewed her birth as an omen of bad luck, she defied not only her family but 5000 years of Korean tradition to begin martial arts training at the age of seven, ultimately becoming one of the highest-ranking martial artists in the world. She is truly a renaissance woman with a wide range of interests in the arts and business. Not only did she create her own martial arts school, but she has founded other businesses including Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, a manufacturer of cleanroom monitoring systems and particle counters.
Tae Yun Kim believes everyone can be successful in any area of life. In SEVEN STEPS TO INNER POWER, she explains that the key to taking charge of your life lies in taking charge of your thinking. “How often are our minds somewhere else, thinking, ‘I’ve got to do this or that’ instead of focusing on the task at hand? How often do we dwell on a past event or worry about the future instead of celebrating the beauty of the moment?” she asks. “When our minds are distracted, our energy becomes fragmented in many different directions. When that happens over and over again, we become weak, ineffective, and even paralyzed.”
The answer lies in Dr. Kim’s seven steps to inner power. “These steps are the foundation of the path to finding and expressing the real you – what I call the Silent Master. No matter how that path progresses for you personally, these principles apply to everyone,” she says. They are:
Body and Mind as One – “If your mind and body are not acting together as one in pursuit of your goals, you will sabotage your efforts,” explains Dr. Kim. If you set a goal to run a marathon, but you eat improperly and skip workouts, you won’t attain your aim. If you continually divide body and mind, one or the other will eventually let you know
Truth – Truth is the process of self-discovery. “When you want to create change, you must be brave in facing the truth—the truth of your current weaknesses and the truth of your innate strengths—and you must be adventurous in taking charge of your life and implementing that change,” writes Dr. Kim. She urges people to think about what stories they tell themselves about why they are “stuck” – and envision how they would look and act if they were free from whatever is limiting them.
Purity – “When we affirm the truth of our original nature and reject foreign, limited concepts about ourselves, we are expressing purity,” Dr. Kim contends. This means not holding onto poisonous states of mind like anger, jealousy, frustration, and hurt. Dr. Kim emphasizes the importance of daily “cleansing” and explains how to make your daily shower a time for valuable inner work.
Love – Before you can love another, you must first love yourself. When you really love yourself, you do the things that help you maintain and build your energy and life force, not tear them down, says Dr. Kim. She suggests greeting every day as if you’re preparing for a date with yourself. Bring your best self to every day of your life.
Loyalty – Loyalty, as one of the seven steps, means commitment and dedication to one’s own life. That is, putting your real self forward with confidence, conviction,determination, purpose, power, and love. Loyalty also means sticking with your goals and plans in the long term. One tool the author suggests to remind you to stay loyal to your goals is to “clock” where you are on your personal life journey. “See your life as a twenty-four-hour cycle and imagine what time it is right now for you,” she writes.
Sacrifice – “When you are trying to create a lasting change in your life, old habits and new habits cannot exist side by side,” writes Dr. Kim. Sacrifice means giving up those things that are getting in the way of your goals – whether they are habits like drinking too much, or negative thoughts that are undermining your sense of self. She advises that when you are facing a sacrifice, you shouldn’t think of it as something you are being forced to give up. Instead, focus on why you want to give it up.
Patience – Patience is the final step in the creative process, Dr. Kim argues. It is here that impatient people may backslide and lose the benefits of all their hard work. “Your life is always a work in progress. It takes time for you to grow and mature,” the author writes. She points to the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly as one of the most beautiful symbols of patience.
Throughout, Dr. Kim provides practical exercises to guide people through their journey to inner power. She also details the mental habits that will boost confidence by ending self-defeating ways of thinking, and she shares success stories from among the many people she has counseled and trained.
“Amazing things can happen if you are willing to step outside the lines you draw in your own mind,” Dr. Kim proclaims. SEVEN STEPS TO INNER POWER is a compelling guide to fearless living that will enable anyone to rethink what is possible—and to reach for it with gusto.
Everyday Fitness: Auster Releases Multi-Faceted Bodyweight Suspension System That Combines Versatility with Durability
New high-quality and versatile bodyweight suspension training system incorporates unique, portable tools to bring the gym to all indoor and outdoor spaces
(HONG KONG— MARCH 16, 2018)—Auster Enterprises Ltd. (Auster), a new premium fitness training company, announces the launch of their newest suspension-based fitness workout and mobility system, The Everyday. Made of the highest quality materials, the new Everyday Auster trainer is portable, user friendly and easy to customize for personalized workout growth.
The new system is designed for indoor and outdoor use, and was developed and tested by professional trainers in search of higher quality and more versatility. and allows for the system to be customized to an individual’s specific needs. Unlike other systems on the market, the Auster Everyday includes a dual carabiner, as the core of the system. The carabiner is compatible with other Auster tools such as the Dynamic Bands that can be used in various combinations with wrist/ankle cuffs and power vests.
Developed out of the necessity to help people attain their health and fitness goals in any setting, Auster maximizes the ability to build muscle, burn fat, and improve stability and core strength in short workout times. The team at Auster promotes a “no excuses” approach by empowering individuals with the tools to make the world their gym and having the ability to workout anywhere at anytime.
Made of the highest quality materials, the Auster systems allow people of all fitness levels to incorporate customizable exercises that range from heart-pumping and fast-paced routines to slower, more strength oriented movements that promote muscle growth. The Everyday Auster system’s design easily adapts to an individual’s fitness level and allows the user to incorporate customizable exercises that range from heart-pumping and fast-paced routines to slower, more strength oriented movements that promote muscle growth.
The Auster philosophy is that you do not have to be chained to the gym nor indoor workout facility to meet your health and fitness goals. By “Making the World Your Gym,” you can workout on the road, at the office, at a park and at home.
The Auster Suspension Systems are available online at https://www.austerfit.comincluding the Auster Everyday. The Everyday is available at 30% off the retail price from March 16-March 19, 2018 with the code MELB1.
About Auster
Auster was designed to help people meet their fitness goals and make no excuses, regardless of their location and setting. Made of the highest quality materials, the Auster systems allow individuals of all fitness levels to incorporate customizable exercises that range from heart-pumping and fast-paced routines to slower, more strength oriented movements that promote muscle growth. Auster encourages people to live active lifestyles by helping them make the world their gym and in turn, reach their peak everyday. https://www.austerfit.com
Laurent Pharmaceuticals reaches agreement with US Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to increase Development Award to $US 5M
MONTREAL, March 14, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "Company"), today announced that it has reached an agreement to receive an additional US$ 2 million commitment from US-based Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to further support the upcoming Phase 2 clinical study aimed at demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the Company's lead compound LAU-7b in adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). This new award is in addition to the US$ 3 million development award already committed by the CF Foundation to the Company.
LAU-7b is a once-a-day oral pro-resolving therapy with potential to treat chronic pulmonary inflammation that leads to irreversible lung damage in patients with CF, regardless of their CFTR genotype. As opposed to typical anti-inflammatory drugs that inhibit the activation of the inflammatory response, LAU-7b uses the body's own ability to timely terminate inflammation without interfering with the natural defense mechanisms.
"We are truly grateful for this additional support from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This will enable us to advance the LAU-7b treatment paradigm for patients with CF, and we are encouraged by the interest received from the foundation, the clinical sites and investigators to contribute and participate in this Phase 2 study", said Radu Pislariu, MD, President and CEO of Laurent Pharmaceuticals.
LAU-7b was tested in adults with CF in a dose-ascending Phase 1b study, showing good safety and pharmacokinetic profiles, coupled with promising positive effects on specific markers of inflammation.
The goal of the upcoming Phase 2 trial is to evaluate LAU-7b's effect on the preservation of lung function in patients with CF, by reducing persistent unresolved inflammation in the lung and stimulating its return to homeostasis. The Phase 2 study received clearance from both the US FDA and Health Canada and is currently in advanced preparation in both countries. The study will enroll 136 adults with CF for treatment duration of 6 months.
About Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis ("CF") is a progressive, life-threatening, genetic disease affecting about 75,000 people worldwide. CF is caused by various mutations in the CFTR gene and is characterized by viscous secretions in different exocrine tissues and an aberrant inflammatory response leading to chronic pulmonary infection and loss in lung function over time. Severe pulmonary dysfunction is the primary cause of death in CF.
About LAU-7b
LAU-7b (fenretinide) is a once-a-day oral pro-resolving therapy, a new class of drugs specifically designed to trigger the resolution phase of inflammation, which is responsible for healing and return to homeostasis after a bacterial attack or injury. LAU-7b works by endogenously modulating the metabolism of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential fatty acid involved in the resolution of inflammation. Previous preclinical work at McGill University demonstrated the ability of fenretinide to restore DHA in a specific animal model of CF, resulting in reduced lung inflammation and increased clearance of pulmonary infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium involved in perpetuating the vicious cycle of inflammation-infection. In the same animal model, fenretinide has also shown potential in preventing the early onset of CF-related osteoporosis, an increasingly prevalent co-morbidity in patients with CF.
About Laurent Pharmaceuticals
Laurent Pharmaceuticals is a Canada-based clinical stage company focusing on rare inflammatory diseases. Laurent's lead drug candidate, LAU-7b, is a Phase 2 ready oral drug addressing the compromised immune-inflammatory response in cystic fibrosis, a critical but still unaddressed pathogenic pathway leading to pulmonary insufficiency in patients with CF. For more information, please visit www.laurentpharma.com.
SOURCE Laurent Pharmaceuticals
Mash-Up Workouts to Create Your Body-Rocking Routine
Tired of your boring old cardio routine? Mash-up workouts are a great new way to integrate all of your favourite exercises and get the maximum results! With the variable-intensity interval training that mash-up workouts offer, you will get the best of agility, strength, and high intensity exercise. The best part? You don’t need tons of time to do it!
With mash-up workouts, you can put together some of your favorite moves to create the ultimate sweat session, and Lorna Jane Canada has the technical fashion apparel you need to look good while you are creating your own body-rocking routine.
Here are some of the moves you can incorporate to build your mash-up workout:
Agility Exercises
Agility exercises require you to change direction quickly while keeping your balance, strength, speed, and body in control. Agility is not just about speed, but also about fluidity. It helps to prevent injury, improve balance and coordination, improve your recovery time, and sets your mind/body connection for the rest of the workout.
Resistance and Strength
Inactive adults experience 3-8 % of muscle mass loss per decade. Resistance and strength training may help to increase resting metabolism by about 7% and help minimize muscle loss. When you strength train, you get more calorie-torching bang for your buck. Working with weights keeps your body working long after you’ve stopped lifting, a process commonly called the “after-burn.”
High Intensity Exercise
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even complete rest. HIIT is the ideal workout for women with busy schedules. Research shows that you can achieve more progress in a mere 15 minutes of interval training (three times a week) than running on the treadmill for an hour!
Check out this article for three different levels of HIIT training.
Stretch Session
It’s easy to forget to stretch because the results are not as visible as lifting weights—or so you thought! Stretching can lead to better posture, fewer aches and pains, greater confidence, and a cheerier outlook on life. End your mash-up workout with a nice stretch session to aid in faster muscle recovery and check in again with your mind/body connection before you finish.
*Fit Tip: Drag your exercise mat into the lounge room and take a couple of minutes to stretch while you watch TV! If you can’t find time, make time!
Check out how Lorna Jane Clarkson, Founder of Lorna Jane, stretches to end her workouts in this video.
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Lorna Jane’s workout and gym apparel features maximum support sports bras, active tanks and ultimate coverage tights. Lorna Jane's gym collection brings fashion and functionality to your exercise outfit.
Contributor:
Talia Beckett Davis is the Managing Director at Pink Pearl PR, an agency focused on helping women entrepreneurs build successful brands. She is also the Founder of the Organization of Canadian Women in Public Relations and the Organization of American Women in Public Relations. You can find Talia blogging on EmpressAvenue.com or organizing a brand’s launch party across North America!
6 Marathon Essentials Every Female Runner Needs to Own
Running a marathon? It’s essential to invest in the perfect running outfit and Lorna Jane Canada has the technical fashion apparel you need to get to the finish line, faster!
Your outfit can be one of your biggest assets or hindrances during any type of run, but especially a marathon. To make the most of your run, choose an outfit that will support you, not slow you down on your race day! That means no adjusting and rearranging mid-run, it’s all about support and compression to last the distance. To help you pick out the best style for your needs, we’ve outlined 6 marathon essentials that every female runner needs to own.
The Perfect Fitting Sneaker
Footwear is crucial for a run, especially one that spans 42.2 kilometers. You’ll want to ensure that your shoes are relatively lightweight while still providing good support. If they are new, take the time to break them in first at your marathon pace. This test run will determine whether you’re likely to develop blisters or get sore feet before it’s too late. If the shoes bother you on this run, get yourself another pair. Also ensure that your socks are comfortable in your chosen shoe and they don’t ride down during your run.
Just like finding the perfect sneaker, if you find the right fit, you will be able to focus more on your technique and reaching your goals.
Maximum Support and Comfort Sports Bra
It doesn’t matter what size breasts you have, everyone experiences bouncing during physical activity. Therefore, every woman, no matter what size, should wear a sports bra while exercising. It is especially crucial for higher impact activities such as running. However, choosing the right sports bra isn’t as simple as picking the prettiest one and hoping for the best. You also need to consider support and practicality.
For running, especially a marathon distance, maximum support sports bras are the best option. These bras provide the best coverage for high-intensity workouts. Maximum support sports bras feature a thick band for support and adjustable straps for a customized fit. Many will feature a clash back which provides further support.
We also recommend the Comfort Sports Bra, an iconic Lorna Jane piece that has been celebrated by customers for years. It’s a T-Back style with wider straps and it compresses and lifts in all the right places! Thanks to the LJ excel™ Classic fabric this sports bra wicks moisture and is quick drying and breathable.
Breathable Tighter Fitting Top
Although some women prefer a looser fitting top, the best option for a marathon is something that is tighter. This way as you run, you won’t have to worry about the fabric flapping in the wind and getting in your way. You will want to choose a fabric that provides maximum breathability, moisture wicking, and quick drying. In terms of the style of top, it all depends on your personal preference as well as the weather. Each month, Lorna Jane Canada releases new styles of the firmer fitting tank variety – some with waist cords, some with waist bands – in seasonal colours and prints. If you’re running in summer, simply layer it over a supportive sports bra to keep cool, or in the cooler months add a longer length top, zip through or vest to keep the chill out.
8- Way Stretch Support Bottom
Like tops, the type of bottom you wear is both a personal preference as well as dependent on the weather. You still want to keep the fabric in mind to ensure it has stretch, breathability, and possibly even mesh.
Lorna Jane Canada produces so many tights every month, available in 3/4, 7/8 or Full Length, and they recommend a good Core Stability Tight made from LJ excel™ Compression fabric. It’s their signature fabric that has 8-way stretch providing a higher level of support through compression, which will help you in your toughest run.
Compression fabrics are tailored specifically for high intensity activities. Known as a post-workout wonder, compression garments aid in recovery by stimulating blood circulation, reducing lactic acid build up and reducing muscle fatigue. You will also find styles made from this fabric are slightly mid-rise, eliminating that ‘fall down factor’, and the mesh panels flattens and shapes your abdominal area, bringing awareness to the core when working out. Bonus!
App to Track Your Progress
When training for a marathon, you will want to track your progress to ensure you are working toward your goals. The Lorna Jane app is a great tool to track this progress. The app will outline your route with your distance, average speed, and energy expended.
Water Bottle
Fitness expert Amelia Burton suggests, “you need 30ml of water for every kilo you weigh, then between 500 ml – 1 litre (depending on body size and race intensity) for every hour you exercise.” To ensure you keep your hydration up, opt for a bottle that measures your water consumption like this Lorna Jane Canada glass water bottle. While running, you can also invest in a hydration belt to keep hydrated on the go and don’t forget your race day backpack!
Lorna Jane's running apparel offers maximum support sports bras, running shorts and the latest in women's workout clothing. Designed with high performance fabric, these active styles provide comfort, support and breathability as you run.
Contributor:
Talia Beckett Davis is the Managing Director at Pink Pearl PR, an agency focused on helping women entrepreneurs build successful brands. She is also the Founder of the Organization of Canadian Women in Public Relations and the Organization of American Women in Public Relations. You can find Talia blogging on EmpressAvenue.com or organizing a brand’s launch party across North America!
New Online Active Living Program Lorna Jane Canada
Accessible, free, quality health and fitness resources for everyone across Canada
March 12, 2018 (Vancouver, BC) – In 2018, thousands of women will have access to free online quality health and fitness resources through the Lorna Jane Canada Active Living Program.
For the first time ever in Canada, award-winning technical fashion brand, Lorna Jane is providing access to the best possible professional health and fitness information online that will educate, inspire and motivate those looking to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Lorna Jane believes that everyone should have access to good quality health and fitness, but they also know that affording a personal trainer, gym membership or participating in an 8-week challenge is simply not possible for an increasing number of people. Therefore, in 2018 they will be offering free health and fitness to anyone that wants it.
FACT: Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980.
FACT: More than 39% of the adult population is now considered obese.
FACT: 1.9 billion of the world’s population is doing insufficient exercise.
Lorna Jane believes it is time to make a change and they have created an easy to follow Active Living Program that will change the way you want to live your life.
“Active Living is my personal life philosophy,” says Founder Lorna Jane Clarkson. “It’s a way of life that has been adopted by thousands of women all over the world because it shows them how to incorporate health and fitness into their everyday lives with ease. It breaks everything you need into the daily practice of Move, Nourish and Believe and teaches you that making mindful choices on a daily basis will positively impact how you live your life.”
The Lorna Jane Active living Program consists of:
MOVE: Daily workouts and guides.
NOURISH: Nourishing Meal plans and recipes.
BELIEVE: Practices to get you on track with self-love and self-belief.
“We want to educate and motivate people by providing them with the tools they need to be the healthiest, happiest and fittest version of themselves,” says Clarkson.
The Lorna Jane Active Living program will be available exclusively via lornajane.ca
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ASTRO issues updated clinical guideline for whole breast radiation therapy
Accelerated treatment now recommended for most patients, including younger patients, those with more advanced disease and those receiving chemotherapy
ARLINGTON, Va., March 12, 2018 – The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today issued a new clinical guideline for the use of whole breast radiation therapy for breast cancer that expands the population of patients recommended to receive accelerated treatment known as hypofractionated therapy.
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy treated with radiation therapy in the United States, and whole breast irradiation (WBI) is the most frequently used type of radiation delivered for these tumors. With hypofractionated WBI, patients receive larger doses of radiation across fewer treatment sessions—typically completing treatment in three to four weeks, compared with five to seven weeks for conventional treatment.
Reflecting current evidence from clinical trials and large cohort studies, the new guideline recommends hypofractionated WBI for breast cancer patients regardless of age, tumor stage and whether they have received chemotherapy. It replaces the existing ASTRO WBI guideline published in 2011.
"Previously, accelerated treatment was recommended only for certain patients, including older patients and those with less advanced disease, but recent long-term results from several large trials strongly support the safety and efficacy of accelerated treatment for most breast cancer patients,” said Benjamin Smith, MD, co-chair of the guideline task force and an associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. "Conventional therapy does not provide an incremental benefit in either tumor control or side effects compared to hypofractionated WBI."
Despite the data supporting accelerated treatment, large numbers of eligible breast cancer patients are not receiving shorter courses of radiation therapy. A 2013 JAMA study found an adoption rate of approximately 30 percent, and a 2017 analysis for Kaiser Health News indicated that fewer than half of patients over age 50 with early-stage disease receive the accelerated treatment.
“Hypofractionated radiation therapy offers patients a more convenient and lower cost option for their treatment without compromising the likelihood that their cancer will return or increasing their risk of side effects,” said Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil, co-chair of the task force and a professor of radiation oncology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. "A shorter course of radiation equates to more time with family, less time away from work and lower treatment costs. We hope that this guideline encourages providers to counsel their patients on options including hypofractionation."
The guideline provides clinical guidance for dosing, planning and delivering WBI with or without an additional "boost" of radiation therapy to the tumor bed. Full recommendations and supporting evidence are provided in the guideline; key recommendations are as follows:
Delivery and Dosing of WBI (without irradiation of regional nodes)
Treatment decisions, including decisions between hypofractionated and conventional approaches, should be individualized to each patient and shared between the patient and their physician(s).
For women with invasive breast cancer receiving WBI with or without inclusion of the low axilla, the preferred dose-fractionation scheme is hypofractionated WBI to a dose of 4000 Centigray (cGy) in 15 fractions or 4250 cGy in 16 fractions.
The decision to offer hypofractionated therapy should be independent of the following factors: tumor grade; whether the tumor is in the left or right breast; prior chemotherapy; prior or concurrent trastuzumab or endocrine therapy; and breast size, provided that homogenous dosing can be achieved. It may be independent of the following factors: hormone receptor status; HER2 receptor status; margin status following surgical resection; and age.
For patients with DCIS, hypofractionated WBI may be used as an alternative to conventional fractionation.
Radiation Boost
All decisions related to use and dosing of the boost should be discussed between the patient and provider(s) and consider individual patient, tumor, and treatment factors. These decisions also should be independent of whether the patient received conventional or hypofractionated WBI.
For invasive cancer cases, a tumor bed boost is recommended for patients with a positive margin following surgical resection, patients age 50 and younger, and patients age 51 to 70 if they have a high-grade tumor. Omitting a tumor bed boost is suggested for patients with invasive cancer who are older than 70 and have low-to-intermediate-grade, hormone-positive tumors resected with widely negative margins.
For DCIS, a boost is recommended for patients age 50 and younger, patients with high-grade tumors and/or those with positive or close margins following resection. A boost may be omitted for patients with DCIS who are older than 50; have been screen detected; have smaller, low-to-intermediate grade tumors; and have widely negative margins following surgery.
Recommendations for boost dosing, sequencing and radiation delivery techniques are outlined in the guideline.
Preferred Techniques for Treatment Planning
Treatment plans should be individualized after consideration of many factors, including tumor characteristics, patient anatomy and comorbidities.
Three-dimensional conformal (3-D CRT) treatment planning with a forward planned, field-in-field technique is recommended to achieve homogenous radiation dosing and full coverage of the tumor bed.
Approaches that incorporate deep inspiration breath hold, target and organ-at-risk contouring and optimal patient positioning are recommended to minimize the radiation dose affecting nearby organs and normal tissue, including the heart, lungs and opposite breast.
The guideline was based on a systematic literature review of studies published from January 2009 through January 2016. A total of 528 abstracts were retrieved from PubMed, and the 100 articles that met inclusion criteria were evaluated by a 15-member task force of radiation oncologists who specialize in breast cancer, a medical physicist and a patient representative. The guideline was approved by ASTRO’s Board of Directors following a period of public comment. The guideline has been endorsed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO).
ASTRO's clinical guidelines are intended as a tool to promote appropriately individualized, shared decision-making between physicians and patients. None should be construed as strict or superseding the appropriately informed and considered judgments of individual physicians and patients.
“Radiation Therapy for the Whole Breast: An American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Evidence-Based Guideline” is available as a free access article in Practical Radiation Oncology, ASTRO’s clinical practice journal. For a copy of the guideline or to interview Dr. Smith, Dr. Jagsi or outside experts in breast cancer, contact ASTRO’s media relations team at press@astro.org or 703-286-1600.
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ABOUT ASTRO
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is the world’s largest radiation oncology society, with more than 10,000 members who are physicians, nurses, biologists, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and other health care professionals who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. The Society is dedicated to improving patient care through professional education and training, support for clinical practice and health policy standards, advancement of science and research, and advocacy. ASTRO publishes three peer-reviewed journals, the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics (redjournal.org), Practical Radiation Oncology (practicalradonc.org) and Advances in Radiation Oncology (advancesradonc.org); developed and maintains an extensive patient website, RT Answers (rtanswers.org); and created the Radiation Oncology Institute (roinstitute.org), a nonprofit foundation to support research and education efforts around the world that enhance and confirm the critical role of radiation therapy in improving cancer treatment. To learn more about ASTRO, visit www.astro.org, sign up to receive our news and follow us on our blog, Facebook and Twitter. |
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Rosacea may be a visible warning marker for hidden, potentially serious diseases
VANCOUVER, March 13, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadians who have rosacea should be aware of associations between the disease and increased risk for a variety of disorders - many with potentially serious consequences – in order to detect these diseases at the earliest stage, according to Dr. Jason Rivers, a Vancouver dermatologist and president of the not for profit Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada.
An analysis(1) published early this year showed the highest associations with rosacea were diseases in 4 categories: cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological and autoimmune. Recent studies have shown those with rosacea have higher risks for:
- Cardiovascular disease – 4 times higher
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - 4 times
- Crohn's disease - almost 3 times
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - 2 times
- Celiac disease - 2 times
- Type 2 diabetes - 2.5 times
People with rosacea also have a 10 times higher risk of food allergies, 7.5 times greater risk of urogenital diseases (affecting the urinary tract or reproductive organs) and 4 times elevated risk for respiratory diseases.
"These studies show association but do not demonstrate cause," says Dr. Rivers. "For example, rosacea is not caused by these conditions nor do these conditions cause rosacea. These studies show that these disorders tend to co-exist together where if you have one, you have a higher chance of having the other."
The role of inflammation – the immune system's response to potential threat or harm - appears to be a common thread. Rosacea, affecting 3 million Canadians, is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by facial redness, pimples and sometimes irritated eyes. Inflammation is thought to play a role in these cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological and autoimmune diseases.
"Inflammation present in these other conditions is hidden within the body," Dr. Rivers added. "However, rosacea appears on the skin making it a visible marker of inflammation that may be helpful as a warning sentinel for these other conditions."
An important consideration for those with rosacea is that being at risk for these conditions does not mean he or she will go on to develop any of these disorders. "Disease development is different for everyone. Family history, personal history, age, gender, environment, lifestyle and other factors all play a role in disease development," he adds.
"However, simply being aware of the associations of rosacea and elevated risk for these potentially serious conditions can help with early detection, diagnosis and treatment," said Dr. Rivers.
Reference:
- Rosacea comorbidities and future research: The 2017 update by the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee. Gallo RL, Granstein RD, Kang S, Mannis M, Steinhoff M, Tan J, Thiboutot D.J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Jan;78(1):167-170. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.06.150
About the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada:
The society, a national, not for profit organization, offers hope and help to sufferers by providing independent, reputable and current information on rosacea and raising awareness. For more, visit www.RosaceaHelp.ca
About Rosacea Awareness Month
Rosacea Awareness Month, April 2018, was designated by the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada (www.RosaceaHelp.ca) to raise awareness about rosacea, a common skin condition affecting more than 3 million Canadians that can cause significant physical and emotional effects.
Media resources:
- Dermatologists with the society are available for media interviews
- 2018 Rosacea Facts and Stats Sheet
- Images of rosacea
During April, the society will be posting news to our bilingual website, www.RosaceaHelp.ca, and Facebook Page, Rosacea Help, and @RosaceaHelp on Twitter.
For more information or to organize an interview with spokespeople for Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada:
Dr. Jason Rivers, Vancouver; Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto; Dr. Jerry Tan, Windsor; Dr. Ari Demirjian and Dr. Jean-Francois Tremblay, Montreal; Dr. Marni Wiseman, Winnipeg; Dr. Catherine Zip, Calgary, Dr. Shannon Humphrey and Dr. Marcie Ulmer, Vancouver
SOURCE Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada
Meet the ISSA 2, FOREO’s New Generation of Revolutionary Toothbrushes
Merging Exceptional Dental Hygiene with Impeccable Style
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 12 March 2018; The world’s biggest beauty tech brand,
FOREO, has just launched the toothbrush of the future - the
ISSA 2, a sonic electric toothbrush that combines state-of-the-art technology with unparalleled durability: a
one-hour charge lasts up to an incredible 365 uses. Setting a new global standard for advanced oral care, the revolutionary, new generation toothbrush has become a firm favorite of the who’s who of lifestyle bloggers and it doesn’t stop there - the award-winning ISSA’s influence even extends to outer space, and in 2017 it made a cameo appearance in Episode 5 of
Star Trek: Discovery.
An ultra-hygienic alternative to both manual brushing and conventional nylon-bristled electric toothbrushes, ISSA 2 differs from traditional models by way of its material; medical-grade silicone. In addition to the standard version with the hybrid brush head made of nylon and silicone combination , ISSA 2 is also available in an exclusive
“Sensitive” Set which includes one hybrid brush head and one brush head made completely out of silicone for those with specially sensitive gums.
Providing a comfortable and secure grip on the brush’s ergonomic handle, the material presents several key advantages:
- Soft, flexible brush head reaches all corners of the mouth
- Quick-drying, non-porous and 100% waterproof
- Resists the buildup of bacteria for up to 10,000x less bacteria than nylon-bristled toothbrushes
- Soft silicone bristles are gentle on gums and won’t scratch tooth enamel
Designed to be used like a manual toothbrush, the ISSA 2 does not oscillate like conventional electric models. Instead it incorporates T-Sonic technology to pulsate at a frequency of 11,000 pulsations per minute for micro-sweeps that effectively, yet gently, clean teeth and massage gums. A superior brushing experience for a whiter, brighter smile, ISSA 2 removes plaque for total oral care and is particularly suited to those with sensitive gums, or for whom erosion of tooth enamel is a concern.
Like all FOREO devices, ISSA 2 comes with integrated and smart Swedish design. Its features include:
- 16 variable speeds, as well as a built-in timer to prevent over-brushing.
- Rechargeable via USB, lasts up to 365 uses.
- Ideal for traveling: travel lock feature and no bulky charging dock to transport.
- Savvy oral health investment: ISSA 2’s hybrid brush head lasts for 6 months before needing to be replaced, while the sensitive 100% silicone one lasts for the whole year
- Two-year limited warranty and a 10-year quality guarantee.
Stylish and chic, ISSA 2 by FOREO also looks the part, and is available in four striking colors to brighten up any bathroom surface, with the Sensitive set coming in two vibrant colors.
FOREO CEO Paul Peros said; “With the ISSA 2, we sought to offer a brand new way of cleaning teeth that feels completely unique compared to anything else out there. From its state-of-the-art material to its revolutionary design, ISSA 2 remains a truly watershed product in a market that had seen little in the way of innovation for far too long. Star Trek got it right - the ISSA 2 is very much the toothbrush of the future.”
ISSA 2 is just one of FOREO’s expanding and innovative range of skincare and dental devices. Established in 2013, the Swedish brand enjoys global success and has won more than 85 design and beauty awards internationally. The ISSA 2 and the ISSA 2 Sensitive Set is available now at
www.foreo.com for $169-$189.
When it comes to the great ideas – many were devised while the innovator was sleeping – or in a dream.
In fact, Einstein’s theory of relativity has been voted the greatest idea ever inspired during sleep.
That's according to a new international poll researched by Calm, the popular meditation and sleep app.
www.calm.com
The full list and additional info and explanations are below – including tips/hacks on how people can learn to “sleep-storm” or brainstorm while sleeping to be more creative.
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Q. The following ideas were all conceived during sleep and/or inspired by dreams.
Which ONE of these ideas would you consider the best or “greatest” idea?
Rank Idea % of respondents
1 - The theory of relativity, by Einstein - 23%
2 - The periodic table of chemical elements - 13%
3 - The invention of the sewing machine - 10%
4 - The model of the atom, conceived by physicist Neils Bohr - 7%
5 - “Yesterday”, the Beatles song by Paul McCartney - 5%
6 - “Terminator”, the movie(s) and movie character - 3%
6 - The principles of analytical geometry, devised by René Descartes - 3%
8 - “Frankenstein”, the novel by Mary Shelley - 2%
8 - “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”, the Rolling Stones song by Keith Richards - 2%
10 - “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson - 1%
10 - “Kubla Kahn”, the poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge - 1%
10 - The discovery of the structure of the benzene molecule - 1%
None of these - 15%
Don’t know - 16%
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The poll was commissioned by the app Calm, recently named Apple’s App of the Year.
Calm helps users relax and sleep with a growing library of sleep music and 80+ bedtime stories for grown-ups known as Sleep Stories.
“It’s a stunning list,” says Alex Tew, co-founder of Calm.
“Sleep is not just vital to health but perhaps the greatest single source of creativity.”
Some items to note:
Einstein’s famous theory comfortably topped the poll with 23% of the vote ahead of the periodic table on 13% and the sewing machine on 10%.
No other idea, including “Yesterday” (5%), polled more than single figures.
Einstein’s journey to the theory of relativity reportedly began with a dream about a field of cows surrounded by an electric fence. But when he told the farmer who he met in the dream what he’d seen and the farmer’s account differed, it gave Einstein the key insight that the same event could look different from different perspectives.
The periodic table of chemical elements seems to have appeared fully formed to the Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev in his sleep on the night of February 17, 1869. “I saw in a dream a table where all the elements fell into place as required,” he wrote. “Awakening, I immediately wrote it down on a piece of paper. Only in one place did a correction later seem necessary.”
“Yesterday”, The Beatles song whose tune came to Paul McCartney in his sleep one night in 1964, polled highest of any idea from the arts rather than sciences, ranking fifth overall – one behind the model of atom, devised by the Danish physicist Neils Bohr.
Sixth place in Calm’s poll went jointly to Terminator, the movie character which first appeared to director James Cameron in a dream, and the principles of analytic geometry devised by René Descartes, the 17th century French philosopher and mathematician who reputedly slept up to 12 hours a day.
Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones did not even have to write down the opening verse of the great Stones’ song, “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”. When he woke in the morning of May 7, 1965, he found that he had unwittingly committed it to a tape recorder during the night.
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Life-Hacks: Four Ways To Come Up With Ideas In Your Sleep
Is “Sleep-storming” the new brainstorming?
Not only is it possible to boost your odds of generating ideas while you sleep but there’s even a scientific name for it:
“Structured unconscious generative ideation”.
A non-scientific name for it might be “sleep-storming” – as in brainstorming, done solo while you’re asleep.
But can you really train your brain to harvest your sleep for ideas? And is sleep-storming the new brainstorming?
Here are four simple ways suggested by Calm to increase your chances of coming up with ideas while you sleep – and/or capturing the ones that you do.
1 - Keep a Notebook Handy + Write Down Your Dreams
It can be hard to remember your dreams and/or any ideas they inspire. So, always keep a notebook by your bed. Get into the habit of writing down your dreams – and any ideas they might trigger – immediately on waking and almost before you are fully awake. Write down every dream you can recall rather than being selective. The act of writing them down helps you build a relationship with your subconscious, which should in turn help improve your dream recall.
“I always keep a notebook by my bed,” says Michael Acton-Smith, co-founder of Calm. “I often wake up in the night to jot down ideas – and then do so again first thing in the morning.”
2 - Ask Your Subconscious The Question You’re Trying to Answer
“Never go to sleep without a request to your subconscious”, advised Thomas Edison, the great inventor. So, instead of just falling asleep, brief or prime your subconscious to generate new ideas. Before falling asleep, ask yourself the question that you’re trying to answer; then, finally, focus on something else, such as reading or relaxation techniques.
3 - Wake Yourself Mid-Sleep
Waking yourself while dreaming or starting to fall asleep was a technique used by both the artist Salvador Dalí and the inventor Thomas Edison. Dali would put a tin plate on the floor and then sit on a chair beside it, holding a spoon over the plate. He’d then try to doze off so that the spoon would fall and wake him. Edison did similar but with ball bearings and a saucepan. The aim for both was to jolt themselves awake in order to capture ideas from their dreams.
4 - Learn to Have “Lucid Dreams”
Lucid dreaming is the sense of being consciously aware that you are dreaming. This state can help you to explore ideas, control elements of your dream and have better than normal dream recall than. Learning to dream lucidly takes time and practice. You need to try repeating a mantra telling yourself that you want to dream or know that you are dreaming and, for example, want to be aware that you are dreaming and to remember the dream.
