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The ANTIOXIDANTS Network Works to Keep the Body Youthful
and to Help Prevent Cancer.
There are many different forms of cancer, but basically all forms
involve the abnormal growth of cells. Humans are made up of about
75 trillion cells that continually replicate themselves. Each cell
has a set of genetic instructions in its center called DNA that
controls cell growth, development, and replication.
When the DNA gets damaged, it can replicate an altered (damaged)
cell- when/if this altered cell replicates itself... this can become
cancer.
How Free Radicals cause and/or contribute to Cancer.
It is proven that free radicals damage DNA. Most scientists believe
it is free radical damage to the DNA that begins many forms of cancer.
How Antioxidants reduce the risk of Cancer
One of the most important roles antioxidants play in the body is
to protect DNA from damage caused by free radicals. In addition,
particular antioxidants can actually repair damaged DNA before it
replicates – if antioxidants are there. The importance of
maintaining proper antioxidant levels cannot be over emphasized.
Not so long ago, diseases were accepted as unfortunate but inevitable
facts of life.
We now know that diseases are not "caught" but are caused
by what we eat or don't eat.
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Going Beyond The Standard Of Care —
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Testimonials:
Dr. Ricefield and his staff made me feel quite comfortable when preparing for, during, and after my four surgeries.
I had my heel spurs done first, one foot at a time. I was very nervous but the surgery itself only took about 20-30 minutes. The recovery time is what takes a little longer. I used crutches to get around because I have 2 children and couldn't just keep my foot elevated all day. I did elevate as much as possible. In 2-3 weeks when I got the stitches out, I kept the shoe boot on for another week because my foot wasn't quite comfortable in a regular shoe or sneakers. In about another 2 weeks, I felt good enough to have my other spur done and went through the same procedure. When both heels were done and I was in shoes, I went through some shooting pains in my ankle and leg. All in all when you think of how much pain you were in, (I could hardly walk in the morning and was in pain all day.), the surgery was definitely worth it. It seems like a lot right after you have surgery but believe me, my feet feel great and I am a very active person.
The hammertoe surgeries were no problem and I had very little pain.
Thanks Dr. Ricefield and staff, you made me feel that I was in good hands with kind, caring professional people.
Carol Matz
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