Exercise and weight loss efforts significantly reduce risk of tumors

People who are obese and those who do not exercise are at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer — one of the most common cancers worldwide. A recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism found that exercise is an essential factor in reducing the risk of developing this type of cancer after weight loss. … Continue reading Exercise and weight loss efforts significantly reduce risk of tumors

New evidence shows that walnuts optimize the gut microbiome to suppress cell growth

Walnuts (Juglans regia) are popular among vegans because these nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Additionally, walnuts are full of nutrients that can help boost brain and cardiovascular health. But according to a study, walnuts can also help optimize the gut microbiome “to suppress colon cancer cell growth.” To date, colon cancer is the third most … Continue reading New evidence shows that walnuts optimize the gut microbiome to suppress cell growth

Organic strawberries found to stop the growth of cancer cells

Berries have been widely studied for their potential health benefits, particularly their anti-cancer properties. Various studies have provided evidence that among berries, strawberries, organic ones, in particular, can fight against cancer. In a study conducted by researchers from Sweden, it was revealed that extract from organic strawberries are especially effective at inhibiting cancer cell growth as they contained … Continue reading Organic strawberries found to stop the growth of cancer cells

PROVEN: Eating organic food lowers cancer risk

If, like many other people, you’re convinced that organic produce is nothing more than an over-priced and unnecessary fad, you might be intrigued to learn that a study conducted by researchers from France’s equivalent of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, known as Inserm, has confirmed that organic fruit and veg is worth the extra money … Continue reading PROVEN: Eating organic food lowers cancer risk

Anti-inflammatory foods that prevent breast cancer

Experts suggest that the most effective way to lower cancer risk is by making healthy lifestyle changes. To boost your overall well-being, maintain a healthy weight and eat anti-inflammatory foods that can also help lower your risk of developing breast cancer. According to Alexandra Rothwell, a registered dietitian and a specialist in oncology nutrition, being overweight is … Continue reading Anti-inflammatory foods that prevent breast cancer

Wormwood, most known for its use in absinthe, found to be highly beneficial in preventing liver cancer

Most people know wormwood as the key ingredient of absinthe, the controversial aperitif that, until recently, was banned in many countries (including the U.S.) because of its reported hallucinogenic effects. However, scientists from Inha University, Seoul National University, and Kyung Hee University in South Korea have found that Artemisia capillaris, one of the plants in the Artemesia genus known as wormwood, can be … Continue reading Wormwood, most known for its use in absinthe, found to be highly beneficial in preventing liver cancer

Eat more bitter melon to improve your health

Research has revealed that bitter melon (Momordica charantia) a vine that produces a strange-looking fruit with an even stranger flavor, may help treat cancer and inflammation. The study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, analyzed the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of bitter melon. Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, is a vine that … Continue reading Eat more bitter melon to improve your health

Being deficient in magnesium increases your risk of pancreatic cancer by 76%

Pancreatic cancer: It’s a silent killer that now claims the lives of as many as 55,000 people every single year. But a new study suggests that magnesium, a simple, inexpensive trace mineral, may be powerfully effective in helping to stamp it out without the need for chemotherapy or radiation. The latest World Health Organization (WHO) statistics reveal … Continue reading Being deficient in magnesium increases your risk of pancreatic cancer by 76%

Milk thistle shows promise in treating liver cancer

Milk thistle has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Historically, the prickly, purple plant has been used to promote liver health and is highly regarded for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. New studies have shown that the protective benefits of milk thistle are far greater than conventional scientists could have ever imagined. While modern … Continue reading Milk thistle shows promise in treating liver cancer

Marijuana – The cannabis controversy continues

The cannabis controversy continues. Though nine states have legalized cannabis for recreational use (i.e. for getting high), and 29 have legalized it for medical purposes, in Washington, Attorney General Jeff Sessions sees it as a sinister threat. Sessions put this bluntly when he was a senator, saying, “Good people don’t smoke marijuana.” Sessions would rather … Continue reading Marijuana – The cannabis controversy continues