Archive for the ‘Cancer’ Category
Friday, July 18th, 2008
OK, so what’s the best food for cancer sufferers?
It’s a good question and in this post I’m going to explain exactly what are the best foods and why?
There’s no particular order here, but let’s start with garlic...
It’s Brilliant!
Garlic is an ace cancer food because it contains an anti-cancer compound called ...
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Saturday, November 10th, 2007
Can Lactobacillus Supplements Stop Chemo-Induced Diarrhoea?
Yes… according to an article in the British Journal of Cancer.
In the article, Dr. Pia Osterlund from the Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland has discovered that cancer patients who were given lactobacillus supplements during their chemotherapy treatments were:
Less Likely To Suffer From Diarrhoea
Less Likely ...
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
What Are Shiitake Mushrooms?
Shiitake mushrooms are a popular mushroom which is used in Asian cuisine.
They umbrella shaped and golden brown in colour.
Shiitake mushrooms typically grow on trees which have fallen.
Although they are a popular gourmet mushroom, they have also been used for centuries for their medicinal properties.
Apart from strong ...
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
What Is Soya?
Soya bean or soybean is a legume which is native to Eastern Asian.
Today, it is largely grown in United States of America.
Soya beans contain high amounts of soy protein.
Soya beans can be made into tofu and many other soya products such as soya milk.
Soya beans are rich ...
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
What Is Green Tea?
Tea has been drunk for centuries and is one of the most popular drinks in the world.
Green tea is made by drying and steaming fresh tea leaves straight after harvesting.
Green tea is packed full of powerful antioxidant which can help to protect the body from many health ...
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
What Are Cruciferous Vegetables?
Cruciferous vegetables are the edible vegetables within in the brassicaceae family of plants.
Cruciferous vegetables are packed full of beneficial health ingredients such as:
Antioxidants
Carotenoids
Chlorophyll
Fiber
Flavonoids
Folate
Glucosinolates
Indole-3-Carbinol
Isothiocyanates
Lingnans
Phytochemicals
Phytosterols
Potassium
Selenium
Sulforaphane
Vitamin C
The following are cruciferous vegetables:
Arugula
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collard Greens
Daikon
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Mizuna
Mustard Greens
Napa (Chinese Cabbage)
Radishes
Rutabaga
Tatsoi
Turnip Greens
Turnips
Watercress
Why Are Cruciferous Vegetables A Must In Your Cancer Prevention Diet?
Cruciferous ...
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Monday, April 9th, 2007
The Facts About Garlic
Garlic should be an important part in everybody's diet; it is excellent at protecting the body against all types of disease.
Garlic has many beneficial health properties such as:
Antioxidant
Anti-septic
Antibacterial
Antiviral
These beneficial health benefits of garlic come from its compounds:
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Sulphur
Selenium
Manganese
Allicin
Why Is Garlic A Must In Your Anti-Cancer Diet? ...
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Monday, October 2nd, 2006
What is chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a therapy which uses 'anticancer' drugs to destroy cancer cells within your body. Chemotherapy slows down and stops the cancer cells from growing and multiplying. It also reduces the symptoms associated with cancer. Chemotherapy can cause side effects because it also harms healthy cells, the good ...
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Wednesday, September 13th, 2006
Garlic is an extremely beneficial vegetable to include in your diet, it has:
Antiviral
Antibacterial
Antiseptic
Antibiotic
Anti-Inflammatory
and anti-cancer properties.
Plus, it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure and is an excellent decongestant.
The anti-cancer properties of garlic are due to its sulphur compounds allicin and ajoene.
Allicin give garlic its strong odour when it is crushed.
The anti-cancer ...
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