The survival rates after two years in lycopene-plus-surgery group and surgery-only groups were 87% and 78%, respectively, a statistically significant difference. No adverse side effects were observed in men taking lycopene.LycopeneLycopene is one of a group of compounds called carotenoids. It is found in high amounts in tomatoes.

The findings of this study corroborate findings of other similar studies examining effectiveness of lycopene in treatment of prostate cancer. However, amount used in current study (4 mg per day) was substantially less than amounts used in other studies (30 mg per day). It may also help stimulate immune system and has been shown to cause cancer cells to die on their own. Although more research is needed to clarify what amount of lycopene is most effective, men with prostate cancer may benefit from taking daily lycopene supplements. Eating one moderately sized tomato a day also provides approximately 4 mg of lycopene. Other tomato products, such as an 8-ounce portion of tomato juice or tomato paste may provide up to 25 mg of lycopene.

Following circulation of many anecdotal reports throughout Japan about health benefits of drinking water that had been conditioned by this special filter, Japanese Ministry of Health conducted rigorous scientific testing of this filter. This resulted in an unprecedented governmental endorsement of filter. It has now been installed in over 100 government hospitals in Japan, and one of its mineral components has been licensed in Japan as a medicinal mineral.

It was introduced into U.S. for first time in 2000. Research here has added further documentation of many health benefits of this enhanced "wellness water," not only for humans, but also for chickens and cows. (A link to an extensive online summary of this research can be found by clicking on URL provided at end of this article.)

How to Have Your Own Portable Supply of Wellness Water

Very recently, "Wellness Filter" has become available in a 16 oz. Wellness Sport Enhanced Water Bottle. Through use of this unique bottle, ordinary tap water is instantly transformed into purified ENHANCED water. Not only is this water at least as pure as best bottled water, it also alters water so that it: 1) increases ease of absorption, helping your body absorb nutrients and rid itself of toxins; 2) adds trace minerals for cellular health; and 3) adds reduced ions for an anti-oxidant and anti-aging effect.

In additon to being superior in all of these ways to bottled water, Wellness Water is also much less expensive. Depending on particular brand of bottled water used as a price comparison, savings can range from $160 to over $1,000 per year.

Finally, using this Wellness Sport Enhanced Water Bottle as an alternative to bottled water eliminates expense and burden on environment of disposing of approximately 1,000 plastic bottles per person each year.

The Wellness Sport Enhanced Water Bottle is now being distributed in U.S. exclusively by only one American company. To get further information, including how to purchase it, please click on URL below, where you can also get a free copy of "The Ten Deadly Health Myths of 21st Century."

George Shears Retired Psychologist and Wellness Consultant 800-291-2146 gshears@hcctel.net http://gshears.myglycostore.com/goland1/waterbottle

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