Tony Snow has Died

Tony Snow died today at the age of 53 years-old. Tony had been battling cancer for the second time, and had been undergoing chemotherapy when the picture above was taken. Tony was a radio talk show host for years after gaining a lot of political experience, then served as press secretary from May 2006 to September 14, 2007. He was a kind person to everyone despite the political environment he worked in. While being treated for a second time for cancer Tony thanked people for their support by saying:

"To find yourself the object of love of people you don’t know, that hits you. It’s incredibly moving."

Tony was first treated for colon cancer in 2005, at which time his colon was removed. The recurrence of cancer found in March 2007 was attached to his liver, not inside it.

President Bush said Saturday in a statement:

"The Snow family has lost a beloved husband and father. And America has lost a devoted public servant and a man of character. It was a joy to watch Tony at the podium each day."

White House press secretary Dana Perino, Snow’s successor, said today:

"His dear family is in our thoughts and prayers. The White House is so deeply saddened by this loss. He was a great friend and colleague and a fantastic press secretary."

Tony is survived by his wife, Jill, two daughters and a son.

Colon cancer is a leading killer. One of the best ways to try to prevent it is to get a lot of fiber in your diet. One easy way to get a lot of fiber, and other healthy fats, in your diet is to sprinkle a scoop of Organic Cold Milled Flax in your drinks and food. Costco is one store that carries this natural product. One proctologist I know who had colon cancer said it’s also a good idea to eat a fiber supplement with every single meal. He says "the more fiber the better."

If you don’t have a Costco membership you can click here to get the Flax product I discussed above.

Here are some other facts about Flax:

Flax contains Lignans: The phytoestrogens (phyto=plant) called LIGNANs, bind to estrogen receptors in the body and may have a role in preventing hormonally related cancers of breast, endometrium and prostrate. They are molecules with anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. Flax Seeds are the richest source of lignans, containing 75-800 times that of 66 other plants.

American Institute for Cancer Research, Mayo Clinic Dietitian – Facts on Flax

Diets high in lignans and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) enter the disgestive tract and convert bacteria into phytoestrogens that may block the growth of hormone related cancers especially breast and colon tumors.

All of which just might translate into increased health benefits in the areas of heart disease, memopause symptoms, arthritis and breast, colon and prostate cancers.