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###   December 23, 2011 Bowie, MD – The Mid Atlantic Football Foundation (MAFF) is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Chesapeake Bowl, December 30th, 2011 at 7:30 pm, at South River High School in Edgewater, Maryland. The Chesapeake Bowl features some of the best talent from the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia against talent from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. MAFF also announced that a statewide youth game for 8th Graders will kick-off at 5:00 pm preceding the Chesapeake Bowl. Tickets are available on a pre-sale basis via the web at: http://chesbowl.ticketleap.com/2011-chesapeake-bowl/ “We are excited to announce that many of our players have received local, statewide, regional and national honors,” said Sean O’Connor, MAFF’s Director of Business Operations, “but that speaks to the hard work and dedication exhibited by the coaches and the players both on and off the field.” Scheduled to appear in the Chesapeake Bowl are Eddie Goldman, Cyrus Jones, Ronald Darby and Wes Brown. Stefon Diggs (Good Counsel, Olney MD) was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl (January 7, 2012 (at) 1:00 pm ET on NBC.) Eddie Goldman (Friendship Collegiate, Washington DC) was invited to participate in the Under Armour All-American Game (January 5, 2012 (at) 7:30 pm ET on ESPN) along with Cyrus Jones (Gilman School, Baltimore MD,) Wes Brown (Good Counsel, Olney MD) and Ronald Darby (Potomac High School Potomac, MD.) "These young men represent a great deal of talent, and The Chesapeake Bowl features not only these four but also Washington DC's Gatorade Player of the Year in Albert Reid (Friendship Collegiate, Washington DC) in addition to Maryland's Gatorade Player of the Year in Cyrus Jones (Gilman School)," said O'Connor. The Mid Atlantic Football Foundation, Inc is a non-profit (501c3) foundation created in January 2011 to provide the youth of our community the opportunity to participate and compete in football related events. Please visit our website at: http://midatlanticfootballfoundation.org/

Statistically, Hokies One of the ACC's Better Teams

Statistically, Hokies One of the ACC's Better Teams by Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com, December 23, 2011 Virginia Tech is done with 13 of their 15 non-conference basketball games, and they have a 10-3 record. They are one of just four ACC teams with 10 wins right now, and the combined record of the three teams the Hokies lost to is 33-2. The Hokies are playing solid basketball in plenty of ways, and are probably a little better overall than most people expected them to be. A quick run through the ACC stats page, as well as the RPI and SOS numbers on StatSheet.com, show where Tech stacks up to the rest of the league. Keep in mind that the ranking average takes into account how each team ranks in the league in 10 statistical categories, such as scoring offense, field goal percentage, assists to turnover ratio, etc. The ACC by Rank Team Rankings Avg. SOS RPI UNC 3.5 68 20 UVA 3.6 171 39 VT 4.4 80 54 Duke 6 28 1 NC State 6.1 37 65 FSU 6.7 31 45 Miami 6.9 38 49 GT 7 157 143 Wake 7.1 125 91 Clemson 7.1 268 228 BC 9.3 192 257 Maryland 10.3 91 96 Virginia Tech is third in the ACC in average ranking against the sixth toughest schedule any ACC team has played. Tech is first in the ACC in three point percentage defense, second in free throw shooting, while their lowest ranks are rebounding margin (7th) and turnover margin (7th). Do the Hokies need to continue to get better? Of course. They need to get better on the boards, they need to stop the ball from getting into the paint so much, and they'll have to keep shooting the ball well. However, they'll have plenty of opportunities for wins, because right now the numbers indicate that Virginia Tech is one of the top six teams in the ACC, as usual, and perhaps even better than that. I think the Hokies have three big things going for them right now: 1) Depth. The Hokies use a nine-man playing rotation, and everyone they put on the court is a solid contributor. There are no empty uniforms. 2) Shooting. This Virginia Tech team, through 13 games, has flashed the ability to knock down the open jumper. 3) Passing. Overall, this is probably the best passing team at Virginia Tech in the Seth Greenberg era. And it's not just backup point guard Marquis Rankin. Jarell Eddie, Robert Brown, Cadarian Raines, C.J. Barksdale, Dorian Finney-Smith and Erick Green have really stood out to me in that area as well. That's just about everybody on the team. In short, this is a good looking basketball team. The 2011 recruiting class, which was arguably the best in school history, actually looks slightly better than expected so far (knock on wood). They can shoot, they can pass, and they are playing well together. As they get into conference play, they'll have to beat some top 50 teams. We've already been over that. However, they are just as likely be harmed in their conference schedule as they are to be helped by it. If you scroll back up and look at the table, you'll notice that two ACC teams (Clemson and Boston College) are ranked outside college basketball red line: #200 in the RPI. Clemson is #228, while BC is #257. If you rank outside the top 200 at this point in the season, then you are a bad, bad basketball team. Unfortunately for the Hokies, they have to face Clemson and Boston College a grand total of four times this season. That's four times Tech's strength of schedule will get drug down by a lowly ranked team. If Tech manages to be upset by either team, then it will be even worse. Fortunately the Hokies only play Georgia Tech (#143) once. Come March, it looks like we might find ourselves in a familiar situation.

SEVENTEEN BSU STUDENT-ATHLETES RECEIVE DEGREES

SEVENTEEN BSU STUDENT-ATHLETES RECEIVE DEGREES (BOWIE, Md.) Seventeen current and former student-athletes and cheerleaders were among Bowie State University graduates who received degrees in the 2011 Fall Commencement – Friday, December 16th in BSU’s A. C. Jordan Arena. “I would like to personally congratulate all of our graduating student-athletes that participated in the December 2011 ceremony. We celebrate many victories in the athletic department, but none more important than when we see our student-athletes walk across the stage. I know that our coaches and staff are just as proud of them as I am. The work that goes into being a student-athlete can never be underestimated. We wish all of our graduates the best as they transition into the next phase of their life”, said Athletic Director Anton Goff. We thank you for your contribution to BSU Athletic Department and your respective sport. Congratulations and best wishes to you as you begin your next journey. Current Student-Athletes Tariq Jones – B.S. Social Work – Football Former Student-Athletes Duncan Aldous – M.A. Master of Public Administration – Football Jennifer Geter – M.A. Master of Public Administration – Women’s Track Adeshola Ashira – B.S. Biology – Women’s Bowling Kirkland Beale – B.S. Biology – Men’s Track Arthur Bowers – B.S. Communications – Men’s Basketball Dominique Carroll – B.S. Elementary Education – Women’s Bowling Chelyce Fields – B.S. Sociology – Women’s Tennis Breaun Garner – B.S. Sports Management – Women’s Volleyball and Softball Carmen Herbert – B.S. Business Administration - Softball Joel Lavela – B.S. Mathematics – Men’s Track Kyara Lombre – B.S. Communications – Women’s Tennis David Matthews – B.A. Fine Arts – Men’s Track Melissa Pate – B.S. Sociology – Cheerleading Franklin Robinson – B.S. Sociology – Men’s Track Christina Rowles – B.S. Sports Management – Women’s Track Lakisha Walker – B.S. Communications – Women’s Basketball

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From Lee Euler, Publisher Cancer Defeated

This Citrus Surprise Fights a Cause of Cancer You Didn't Know About Old saying: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away…" Your mother to you: "Eat your fruits and veggies"… USDA to you: Eat five to nine servings of fruits and veggies every day. We know about the phytonutrients in raw produce. . .and we know about the fiber. . .but there's a special type of fiber that's has incredible health benefits not only for cancer, but for heart disease, Alzheimer's and other health conditions as well. What's got me excited is that this type of fiber is a safe, non-toxic chelating agent that sounds much better (and easier) to me than chemical chelators like EDTA. That means this substance has every promise of being a safe, simple home treatment that can rid your body of lead, mercury and other heavy metals and even radioactive particles! Keep reading. . . Continued below. . . The Case Against Detoxing Why detoxing can actually make your body more toxic…Plus what to do instead to rid your body of pesticides, heavy metals, and other dangerous chemicals You’ve probably heard that detoxing is good for your health. You’ve heard it can remove pesticides, heavy metals and chemicals from your body. You’ve heard that it can bolster your immune system and help support a healthy liver. But here’s something you should know: Detoxing can actually make your body more toxic! That’s right, detoxing can actually make you sicker! Let me explain... Pectin is a soluble fiber abundant in the rinds and peels of fruits such as oranges and grapefruits, lemons and apples. You may also know it as a thickening agent in jams and jellies. One of pectin's most notable benefits is that it removes toxins from your stomach and intestines — so your mother was right about "an apple a day…". Pectin binds and removes lethal pollutants like heavy metals, radioactive isotopes, and environmental toxins which can mutate your DNA, disrupt the function of your cells, and wreak havoc on your body. More than a dozen published studies demonstrate pectin's ability to cleanse your intestines. But there's one small (or big) problem with pectin… Pectin molecules are way TOO big… Actually, pectin molecules aren't too big for your colon — but they're much too large to pass through the intestinal wall and into your bloodstream where the rest of your body can make use of them. This means fruit pectin in its natural state has little impact on the rest of your body. Its amazing healing properties remain an untapped resource outside the digestive tract. But I have good news. After many years of research, a natural but microscopic (short chain) pectin powder called Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) was developed — molecularly much smaller than regular pectin. MCP yields a flood of previously unknown health benefits and new progress in the fight against cancer. A deadly toxin in your body now has a new enemy Pectin is known to bind with galectin-3 molecules in your body. You've probably never heard of them, but I guarantee you've experienced some of their deadly effects. Galectin-3 plays a direct role in numerous life threatening diseases — metastatic cancer, for one. Excessive galectin-3 promotes inflammation, abnormal cell growth, tumors, and metastasis. Modified Citrus Pectin is naturally attracted to galectin-3, binding and blocking it to prevent the growth and spread of cancer. In fact, MCP is the only known natural compound proven to block galectin-3 and prevent it from causing cancer and other deadly diseases. Cancerous tumors are marked by uncontrolled growth and ability to spread aggressively and relentlessly (metastasis). Given the opportunity — and sufficient galectin-3 — they'll take over your whole body. Galectin-3 promotes cancer three ways… Allows cancer cells to attach to each other, forming clumps that get into your bloodstream and relocate to other parts of your body Once they've formed a main tumor site, galectin-3 allows the cancer cells to combine, grow, and attach to new sites, forming secondary tumors Galectin-3 nourishes malignant tumors, and stimulates new blood vessel growth even where there was none earlier. This proliferation of new blood vessels (called angiogenesis) feeds the tumor. Stopping angiogenesis is one of the holy grails of cancer treatment. No wonder scientists were anxious to find a way to stop these vicious galectin-3s and disable their communication and nourishment pathways. And they found it in MCP. First proven to fight prostate cancer… In 1995, scientists conducted the first research on MCP as it affects the spread of prostate cancer in live subjects. The dramatic results were published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. They showed a 56 percent reduction in lung metastases. That was promising enough to merit more study. So seven patients with recurrent prostate cancer (even after therapy) were given 15 grams of MCP daily for a full year. The researchers measured what's called the PSA doubling time — a test that indicates the speed the cancer grows. It took PSA 30% longer to double in four of the seven patients, showing MCP had slowed the rate of cancer growth. Then a study showed MCP promoted a cancer cell death rate of 76.9 to 80.7 percent — compared to just 3.8 percent in the control. Finally in 2003, ten patients with advanced prostate cancer were given 15 grams of MCP daily for a year, similar to the earlier study. Eight of them showed a significant slowing in PSA doubling time. Published research from Columbia University (2010) showed MCP inhibits cell proliferation and promotes programmed cell death in prostate cancer by disrupting the cellular signaling that helps cancer cells to spread. Still, some scientists warn that MCP by itself isn't a prostate cancer cure. I agree. This is not a magic bullet. It's one tool in the arsenal of nutrients you can use to fight or prevent cancer. It could be a very valuable nutrient if you've been told you have prostate cancer and you've decided to take the "watchful waiting" approach. MCP can also be used as an adjunct to standard therapies such as chemotherapy. It appears to fight other cancers as well. New hope for other cancers A 2002 mice study showed that Modified Citrus Pectin inhibited breast cancer growth. It achieved this result by blocking galectin-3. Earlier research supported the same conclusion. Another study showed that MCP reduced metastasis from melanoma by an astounding 90% plus rate… confirmed by a follow up study two years later. Study authors attribute this to MCP's galectin-3 binding capabilities. I find that 90% figure astonishing and very exciting. MCP could be a valuable nutrient for people suffering from this extremely dangerous, aggressive cancer. Then, a 2008 German study tracked a group of 49 patients with many kinds of cancer — colon, breast, lung, pancreatic, ovarian, throat, and others. These were late stage, advanced, mostly metastasized cancers. The patients had endured surgery, radiation, and chemo with nothing to show for it. But… 5 grams of MCP three times per day improved their quality of life and reduced pain for the majority of them. One prostate cancer patient saw his PSA go down 50% in just over 16 weeks. As I said: Not a magic bullet but a valuable aid, even for these people who had virtually hopeless cancer. Best… these results were equivalent to and in some cases better than the results the patients got with chemo — and they didn't have to suffer the toxicity and side effects. MCP fights Alzheimer's, too? Scientists also discovered that Modified Citrus Pectin can safely and gently chelate (tightly bind and remove) heavy metals and toxins from your body. Every day you're bombarded with mercury from dental fillings and seafood, aluminum from antiperspirants and foil, lead from old paint, coal power plant emissions, food, and water pipes, and more. It's nearly impossible to avoid them all. Heavy metals tend to accumulate in the body and to build to ever higher levels throughout your life. As you probably know, these toxins can create a great many health complaints, including chronic pain, high blood pressure, neuro-degenerative diseases, and of course, cancer. MCP is a negatively charged fiber chain stacked together with pockets similar to those in an egg carton. Heavy metals have a strong positive charge, attracting them to the MCP chains. The metal ions bind to these pockets, trapping, binding, and lifting them out of your system. A tip to make chelation even better… Taking it up a notch, MCP is even more effective in ushering metals out of your body when combined with alginates, from the seaweed kelp. MCP and kelp work synergistically to reduce heavy metals and prevent new absorption from your diet. A clinical study in California involving MCP with alginates (kelp) showed that removing these heavy metals led to a reduction in many clinical symptoms. Five patients decreased their heavy metal levels by 74%... improving their clinical symptoms (PSA count, asthma, IBS, adrenal fatigue and depression). They even used this at Chernobyl Pectin's incredible effectiveness was first reported amid the horrible consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. It helped neutralize the effects of radiation poisoning in residents who lived near this nuclear plant when it melted down. Pectin with kelp was a powerful antidote to the toxic radiation, binding to radioactive particles and removing them. When the radioactive fallout reached the food chain, the children with pectin in their diets had significantly fewer cases of thyroid cancer than those in other regions. Importantly, the studies after Chernobyl showed that MCP chelation does not disturb your body's mineral balance, nor does it cause adverse side effects. This could make it superior to the EDTA or DMSA chemical chelation you may be familiar with. These drugs not only take toxic heavy metals out of your body, but also remove beneficial minerals like magnesium and chromium. But that's not the end of the story… Exciting new uses for MCP Now MCP has moved way beyond cancer and heavy metal toxicity. Studies show that galectin-3 is the underlying culprit in many chronic diseases linked to inflammation and fibrosis, including heart disease. Fibrosis occurs when an abnormal amount of scar tissue forms in an organ, as a result of inflammation, irritation, or other damage. It is a common factor in many chronic inflammatory diseases. Scientists discovered that MCP interrupts deadly kidney fibrosis by binding to galectin-3 molecules, defeating inflammation and kidney fibrosis. But galectin-3 also plays a role in the inflamed joints of rheumatoid arthritis. Another study showed that inflammation and bone erosion were slashed in mice with lower galectin-3 levels. And there's more… Diabetes is also linked to galectin-3 levels. As is liver fibrosis. Mice with lower galectin-3 levels had less liver inflammation and reduced fibrosis. Modified Citrus Pectin may also provide important protection for your heart, by reducing inflammation and fibrosis. A study with mice found that when galectin-3 levels in their cardiac tissues were reduced, the animals suffered from less inflammation and fibrosis within their cardio system. So, how do you know what your galectin-3 levels are? This is the $64 million question -- and we actually have an answer. Just last year, the FDA approved a blood serum galectin-3 test that's now available — and your insurance probably even covers it. This inexpensive tool can help assess your cardiovascular risk, and also your metastatic cancer risk. Your normal range should be below15 ng/ml. A powerful immune booster Modified Citrus Pectin is one of the most proven natural cancer fighting nutrients available. A 2010 study looked into MCP's immune-boosting properties. The researchers found that Modified Citrus Pectin activated T-cytotoxic, B and NK (natural killer) immune cells that are powerful agents against leukemia. NK cells play a major role in rejecting tumors infected by viruses. When MCP activated NK cells, they activated cancer cell death among chronic leukemia cells. Newer studies show it to be valuable for inflammatory and fibrosis related conditions, due to its blocking effects on galectin-3. But be forewarned… you need the right kind of MCP to be effective. Want effective Modified Citrus Pectin? Be sure it has these characteristics You already know that Modified Citrus Pectin differs from plain old regular pectin because of the size of the molelcule, which impacts its bioavailability to your whole body. But just how small does it need to be to give you the benefit you're looking for? MCP's size is expressed in terms of molecular weight, in units called kilodaltons (kDa). The pectin you have in your kitchen or in fresh fruit ranges from 50 to 300 kDa — much too large for the whole-body benefits you want. In modified form, MCP is available in pieces ranging from 3 to 15 kDa, the weight the scientific studies show to be effective and provide full benefits. The other key factor is the degree of esterification — the measurement that dictates its unique ability to bind to galectin-3. If the esterification is too high, the pectin chains link together and stick to each other — instead of to the galectin-3 molecules. The more bulky the MCP molecules, the less effective they are at deactivating galectin-3… and the less effective for stopping cancer, heart disease, and more. Look for esterification of less than 10 percent. MCP's disadvantages While Modified Citrus Pectin certainly has a lot to commend it, I have to warn you it's pretty expensive. The one developed by Dr. Isaac Eliaz — leader in the development of MCP — costs in the neighborhood of $100 for a one-month supply (lower if you're taking it for long-term maintenance at one third the amount). In this issue (see the ad above) we have an MCP offer from one of our valued sponsors. They are offering the "high quality" MCP developed by Dr. Eliaz. I strongly urge you to take a look at this offer. You can find it for less through some discounters. But you'll probably have to still budget around $75 per month. However, I was unable to determine whether the products available through discounters fit the criteria mentioned above for highest efficacy. One brand did claim to be the same formulation. None of the others addressed the issue. Modified Citrus Pectin is designed to be taken on an empty stomach 30 minutes before a meal, at the rate of 15 g per day. There are no known interactions (unless you're allergic to citrus!). I think it's likely Modified Citrus Pectin will become popular as one of the most valuable nutrients in maintaining a long and healthy life. It's the only scientifically proven natural galectin-3 blocker… and is therefore critical in preventing and treating cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. It's simple, easy, and something you can do at home (if you can afford it!) to promote your health.

INDIANA (PA) DOMINATES BOWIE STATE LADY BULLDOGS 82-39

INDIANA (PA) DOMINATES BOWIE STATE LADY BULLDOGS 82-39 (INDIANA, Pa. – December 19, 2011) The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks outscored Bowie State University 42-15 in the second half, routing the Lady Bulldogs 82-39. The loss drops Bowie State’s record to 0-8 for the year while IUP stays undefeated at 10-0. Bowie State, playing with only seven active players, was led by senior Kimberly Jones with a team-high 15 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore Brooke Miles added 9 points and six rebounds in the loss. As a team, the Lady Bulldogs shot a frigid 23 percent from the field (14-of-60) and converted 9-of-12 from the free throw line (75 percent). On the flipside, the Crimson Hawks made 44 percent of their field goals (28-of-63) and hit 23-of-29 (79 percent) from the charity stripe. Indiana (Pa.) completely controlled the glass, outrebounding Bowie State 55-28. Ashley Stoner posted a double-double (18 points and 10 rebounds) to lead the IUP and Arika Ullman contributed 10 points for the streaking Crimson Hawks. Bowie State’s Lady Bulldogs return home to enjoy quality time with family for Christmas before stepping back on the court – Thursday, January 5th, hosting the Lady Broncos of Fayetteville State University at 5:30 pm in BSU’s A.C. Jordan Arena.

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The next time you clink glasses for a toast… or tip up your cup at a football party… or celebrate TGIF a little too enthusiastically… you might want to give a little thought to how much you drink and how often.

A number of studies show a possible link between alcohol use and an increased risk of developing certain cancers. A lot hangs on that word "possible." Is this one more thing we need to worry about? Or is it a scientific guesstimate we can safely ignore? Let's take a look. . .

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Some researchers say there's little evidence to suggest that moderate alcohol consumption puts you at greater risk for developing the most common cancers.

But how about "moderate" use every day? Many of these investigators are uncertain about how much influence regular alcohol use has on cancer risk.

A variety of studies suggest the more alcohol you consume the greater your risk of developing these cancers:

• Breast
• Colon and rectum
• Esophagus
• Larynx
• Liver
• Lung
• Mouth
• Prostate
• Throat

The reason for the uncertainty stems from conflicting study results. Let's take a look at breast cancer as an example…

Several studies used words like "modest¹," "mild²," and "weak³" to describe the connection between alcohol use and breast cancer.

On the flip side, a study⁴ published in the November 2011 Journal of the American Medical Association said that even moderate alcohol use led to an increase in breast cancer risk!

Still other studies claimed to find no link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer.

Just to add to the confusion—one study⁵ even stated that moderate alcohol use could actually REDUCE breast cancer risk!

And if you think you'll get a clearer opinion from health organizations that research and provide cancer information, don't be surprised to learn that…

Even the cancer "experts" don't agree!

David J. Hanson, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the State University of New York, has researched and written on the subject of alcohol and drinking for over 30 years.

On his website Alcohol: Problems and Solutions⁶, Hanson noted the lack of consensus within the medical community about alcohol increasing risk for developing various cancers.

Hanson found that the National Cancer Institute, the National Library of Medicine, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center all say alcohol is not a risk factor for colorectal cancer.

But several other groups disagree, including the American Cancer Society, the Mayo Clinic, and the Colorectal Cancer Coalition. These groups all advise that heavy drinking may increase the odds of being diagnosed with the disease.

One finding is not in doubt: Alcohol and tobacco used together are especially lethal. Combining alcohol and tobacco greatly increases the risk of developing throat and mouth cancers. You can help reduce your risk for developing these cancers if you quit smoking.

If you're thinking there might be good reason for so many folks to sound a warning, you might also be wondering…

How do researchers think alcohol

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Although the medical community can't say for sure exactly how alcohol affects cancer—they do have a few ideas…

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS)⁷, alcohol may raise cancer risk in any of four different ways:

• Damages body tissues—some researchers think alcohol may irritate and damage mouth and throat cells. As the cells try to repair themselves, it may cause DNA changes that lead to cancer. What's more, alcohol changes bacteria in the colon and rectum into acetaldehyde. Studies show this chemical causes cancer in lab animals.
• Decreases nutrient absorption—your body needs the B vitamin folate to help it produce and maintain new cells. Alcohol may reduce your ability to absorb folate in foods. And low folate levels can increase your risk of breast and colorectal cancers.
• Sparks hormone changes—alcohol may raise your estrogen levels. Because this hormone regulates breast tissue growth, it may impact breast cancer risk.
• Triggers harmful chemical reactions—ACS said alcohol may help toxic chemicals enter cells in your digestive tract. It may also slow your ability to break down and flush away these harmful chemicals.

The ACS said there may be other as yet unknown ways that alcohol may contribute to cancer. For this reason, the group recommends limitations of no more than 2 drinks per day for men, and 1 drink a day for women. Maybe I'm straitlaced, but to me that sounds like plenty of drinking.

In addition to this establishment take on alcohol and cancer, I'd also note that a shot of alcohol is a big shot of sugar. As regular readers of this newsletter know, sugar is just about the most pro-cancer food you can eat.

Aside from the fact that many alcoholic drinks are high in sugar, the alcohol itself is quickly metabolized into sugar in your body. This means any alcoholic drink sends your sugar levels soaring, even if it's a drink we don't normally consider sweet, such as scotch or beer.

I always marvel when I meet a diabetic who has enough will power to push away desserts, but drinks alcohol as if it's harmless. The alcohol has to go, too. Think of it as liquid sugar. As for people who have cancer, both alcohol and sugar are out of the question.

Even if the scientific studies produce a mixed bag of results… and you find that you're uncertain about what to believe…

…one thing for sure is that it certainly won't HARM you to limit your alcohol consumption.

And if you drink red wine because of its proven cardiovascular benefits—remember that you also achieve these results with a healthy diet and a regular exercise program.

Resveratrol is thought to be the component in red wine that's responsible for most of the health benefits. Take it as a supplement and avoid any possible downside associated with heavy drinking.

That's an 'ounce of prevention' you can feel good about adding to your glass!

Speaking of foods for which it's hard to figure out the cancer risk, we wrote about another one in the last issue. If you missed it, scroll down and take a look now.