Sep 08 2010

Do Estrogens In Soy Increase Prostate Cancer Risk?

Published by admin under natural-healing, prostate-cancer

At present, confusion and controversy surround the inclusion of soy in the diet of those men at risk for developing prostate cancer.
Research on soy and prostate cancer presents a conflicting picture.
A Japanese study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention found a correlation between increased intake of soy isoflavones and decreased risk of localized [...]

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Sep 03 2010

Can Topical Green or White Tea Extract Stop Hair Loss?

Published by admin under hair-loss, natural-healing

Topical green or white tea extract (in an ethanol solution) was been shown to grow hair both in cultured hair follicles and in human scalps.
Studies have shown that the same antioxidants in green tea that help your body fight the free radicals that attack your hair cells when you drink  it also help your scalp [...]

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Aug 29 2010

Capsaicin Can Prevent and Stop Prostate Cancer

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Capsaicin, the pungent alkaloid in jalapeños and other Chile peppers that makes them hot, not only puckers the mouth and burns the tongue but also drives prostate cancer cells to kill themselves off, according to studies published in the March 15 issue of Cancer Research.
In clinical studies conducted in Japan, England and the United States, [...]

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Aug 24 2010

The Benefits of Turmeric for Prostate Cancer

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Turmeric, a spice common to curries, prevents the spread of prostate cancer in mice, according to a new study from Rutgers University.
Over half a million men worldwide are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, with over 200,000 deaths from the disease. The lowest incidence of the cancer is in Asia and the Far East, [...]

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Aug 19 2010

Resveratrol for Preventing and Fighting Breast Cancer

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Studies have shown that Resveratrol found in red grapes and red wine, suppresses abnormal cell formation that leads to most types of breast cancer,  according to U.S. researchers. The compound, resveratrol, is sold in extract form as a dietary supplement.
What is Resveratrol?
Resveratrol is a phytoestrogen. These are more commonly called dietary estrogens and are found [...]

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Aug 15 2010

Saw Palmetto for Hair Loss

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Those with male pattern baldness may increase hair growth by taking a preparation containing saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and beta-sitosterol (a compound found in many edible plants), according to a new study in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
In the new study, 19 men between the ages of 23 and 64 years with [...]

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Aug 10 2010

Practical Hair-Loss Dietary Tips

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The following are some practical dietary tips that can help you control your hair-loss problem.
1. Reduce your intake of meat and dairy products
A high-fat, high-animal protein, dairy and high-salt diet damages the kidneys and creates acidic blood, thereby leading to hair loss, according to Paul Pitchford’s Healing with Whole Foods and Janet Zand’s, Allan N. [...]

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Aug 05 2010

The Benefits of Aloe Vera for Crohn’s Disease

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There is limited but promising research of the use of oral Aloe Vera in Crohn’s disease, compared to placebo.
The juice of the inner leave is well-known for its anti-inflammatory effect it has on Crohn’s disease.
In 2004, a British research team conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral Aloe Vera gel for active ulcerative colitis, [...]

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Aug 01 2010

Refined Carbohydrates and Breast Cancer Risk

Published by admin under breast-cancer, natural-healing

As I  have mentioned in a previous article Practical Breast Cancer Estrogen Reduction Tips, for many breast cancers, excess estrogen production is the key stimulator to the disease. When in balance, estrogen is an essential and healthful hormone. It is necessary for strong bones, a healthy heart, youthful skin and a good memory. However, when [...]

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Jul 28 2010

The Benefits of Boswellia for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Recent research has proven that Boswellia, a herb that comes from a tree native to India was more beneficial, less toxic and more potent than the standard drugs of choice for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
The active ingredients in Boswellia are the boswellic acids. Boswellic acid has strong anti-inflammatory properties which are great at reducing the symptoms [...]

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Jul 19 2010

Blueberries for Prostate Cancer Prevention and Healing

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There is evidence that many of the compounds contained in blueberries are able to fight prostate cancer at all stages of the disease, from initiation to proliferation.
An Ohio State University study published in 2009 found that blueberries shrunk the size of prostate tumors and significantly improved survival rates in an animal research project. Mice [...]

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Jul 14 2010

The Connection Between Animal Fats and Prostate Cancer

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American men whose diets are rich in animal fats, and particularly fats from red meat, face nearly an 80 percent greater risk of developing potentially fatal prostate cancer than do men with the lowest intake of such foods, a major new study has found. Higher levels of fat in the body fuel the production of [...]

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Jul 09 2010

The Benefits of Dead Sea Salt for Psoriasis

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Many people have found that using Dead Sea Salts can have a dramatic positive effect on their psoriasis symptoms.
In the 1950’s, physician studies concluded that authentic salts extracted from the Dead Sea have a proven therapeutic effect on skin ailments such as psoriasis and eczema. Regular bathing in these salts was shown to provide great [...]

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Jul 05 2010

The Connection Between Processed Meats & Cancer

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Eating lots of preserved meats such as salami, bacon, cured ham and hot dogs could increase the risk of cancer by 50 percent, results of a major new study have suggested.
The results suggest that carcinogenic substances related to meat preparation, rather than their inherent fat or cholesterol content, might be responsible for the association, [...]

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Jun 29 2010

Dairy Products and The Risk of Prostate cancer

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An overwhelming body of research suggests strongly that increased milk consumption is associated with increased risk for prostate cancer.
Over the past 50 years, a number of studies have been done examining the link between dairy products and prostate cancer.
In 1997, the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research concluded that [...]

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