5 Spices Proven to Prevent Cancer (Slideshow)
“Let food by thy medicine and medicine by thy food” – the father of medicine, Hippocrates. Man-made medicines have their place but let’s not forget the well-documented, non-toxic and inexpensive healing properties of food. Our daily diet plays a big role in how healthy we are on a day to day basis. There are even […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine to Improve Quality of Life in Cancer Patients
Cancer patients experience a multitude of additional symptoms such as depression, pain, anxiety, fatigue, and in general, a lower quality of life. A meta-analysis was conducted in order to evaluate the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) psycho-behavioural interventions on improving quality of life. The six modalities that were evaluated were acupuncture, Chinese massage, Traditional […]
Slideshow: Five Reasons to Use Turmeric
Turmeric is not only a delicious spice used to kick up the flavor in some your favorite dishes, but it is proven to be one of the world’s healthiest foods. Check out the slideshow to learn more about the health benefits of this incredible superfood. Slideshow: Click the arrows to move to next slide [masterslider […]
Vitamin D may Keep Low-grade Prostate Cancer From Becoming Aggressive
DENVER – New research suggests vitamin D supplements may improve low-grade prostate cancers by reducing inflammation. The vitamin therapy may also lessen the need for surgery or radiation treatment. These findings were presented at the 249th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society in March. The new randomized, controlled clinical trial sorted 37 […]
Tropical fruit extract may be effective in combating lung cancer
CHICAGO – The use of a tropical fruit extract to combat lung cancer shows promise, according to a study at the University of Illinois. The findings were published online in the February 2015 edition of the Journal of Dietary Supplements. In the study a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma in their lungs was given guyabano, also […]
Vitamin D may boost colon cancer survival rates
BOSTON — The level of vitamin D in the bloodstreams of cancer patients can have a direct impact on their longevity, according to research recently released by Harvard Medical School. The sunshine vitamin, as vitamin D is sometimes called, has especially promising results in a patient’s fight with colorectal cancer. The research was based on […]
4 top tips for cancer prevention, supported by research, to help you stay healthy and keep disease at bay
Dr. Doni Wilson, ND Breast cancer awareness is an important time to reflect upon how natural approaches to wellness can play a leading role in preventing cancer. Through my fifteen years of practicing naturopathic medicine I have discovered, first hand, how the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices can either support or suppress health. […]
Can Cup of Coffee a Day Protect Your Liver?
Current findings suggest that drinking at least a cup of coffee a day may not be dangerous to one’s health, but in fact it may contribute to preventing and lowering the risk associated with liver malignancy. Those individuals who drank at the least one cup a daily had a lower risk rate than those that […]