Alternative Care & Nutrition

Free Acupuncture and Wellness Center in the Alice Griffith Housing Complex.

Acupuncture and Acupressure, Herbal Remedies, Healthy Eating Tips for Asthmatics are offered twice weekly by Ramesh Kannan, Licensed Acupuncturist and Health Educator.

The purpose of the clinic is to serve our communities by offering accessible alternative health care.

Treatments offered are geared towards reducing stress, relieving pain, and boosting the immune system to keep the people of our community healthy.
Treatments by our Licensed Acupuncturist will include acupuncture, acupressure, and herbal medicine prescription. Herbal formulas are available at the clinic. Read More -->

Reducing fat intake, however, especially saturated fat from red meat & dairy products, is a smart move for every man to make. A low-fat,low-sugar, high-fiber diet that includes plenty of fruits & vegetables is recommended to lower the risk for many types of cancer, and can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes as well.

Since so little is known about what causes prostate cancer, it is not possible to say how to prevent it.

A high-fat diet is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Some research has suggested that vasectomy (surgery that makes a man infertile) might increase the risk of prostate cancer, but so far this link has not been proven. Ask your doctor about current research.

For reasons that have not yet been identified, the highest incidence rates of prostate cancer in the world are among African-American men. The way that prostate cancer is distributed among these populations suggests that diet may play a role in the development of this disease, especially if diet affects the level of hormones in men.

Obesity is associated with several chronic diseases, including breast cancer.

Staying within a healthy weight range (check with your health care provider) can lower your risk for many cancers.

• Increase mobility by activities (exercises)
• Decrease weight by changing your lifestyle
• Learn how to eat health foods
• Increase your self-esteem
• Keep a journal of your activities
• Keep a journal of your eating habits

Evidence suggests that a diet high in fat and red meats increases the risk of some cancers. Go easy on animal fats. 

Choose lean cuts of meat. Trim the skin off chicken and turkey.

Drink low-fat or skim milk. Eat low-fat or natural cheese.

Cut down on butter, margarine, fried foods, and rich desserts. Substitute olive oil wherever possible.

Totally eliminate hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats which are also called transfats.

Studies have shown a decreased risk of breast cancer with regular physical activity.

Health related organizations recommend that adults engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most or all days of the week.   For example, you might try  walking, gardening, or dancing at least 30 minutes every day.

Check with your health care provider before you begin an exercise routine.

If you work with harmful chemicals or air-borne fibers like asbestos,wear the right clothes, change into clean clothes before returning home. Follow the directions exactly and read the MSDS data sheets (available online). Learn emergency procedures.

Many studies suggest that consuming alcoholic beverages may increase the risk of breast cancers, even with an intake of just a few drinks per week (a drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, and 1.5 ounces of 80 proof-distilled spirits) If you drink alcohol, limit yourself to one or two drinks a day.

These steps will probably make you feel better, too:

Experts agree that a healthy, balanced diet that is low in fat, moderate in calories, and rich in fiber may help you stay healthy and lower cancer risk.

Eat at least 6 servings of whole grain products, such as breads , cereals ,  rice , pasta or beans .

Choose at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, green peppers, oranges, strawberries, peaches, watermelon, and tomatoes.

Recent studies report that Vitamin D can prevent many types of cancer. The best form of vitamin D is D3 or calciferol, which is non-toxic even in large doses.