Archive for the ‘Colon Cancer’ Category
Saturday, July 19th, 2008
They say that prevention is better than cure and in the case of colon cancer... I think this is the case!
So what natural methods can you do to prevent colon cancer?
The Old Nutrition Mantra...
OK, it’s the old nutrition mantra... less red meat, more fresh fruit, vegetables and oily fish!
Try to ...
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Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
Colon Cancer And Selenium
Wouldn’t it be great if you could reduce your risk of dying from colon cancer by 58%... simply by taking a pill?
Well, that claim might not be so far fetched as it sounds… this post discusses the anti-cancer properties of selenium and how by simply taking a ...
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Sunday, November 4th, 2007
What Is Folic Acid?
Folic acid is also known as vitamin B9.
It is a water soluble vitamin which is important for pregnant women as it prevents neural tube defects in the foetus.
Folic acid is also needed for growth, cell replication, building DNA and protein synthesis in cells.
Foods which are a good ...
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Meat And Your Health
Meat is a good source of protein and iron… but, by you consuming large amounts of meat, you can be increasing the risk of suffering from certain health conditions such as:
Arthritis
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Hypertension
Type 2 Diabetes
Cooking red meat creates carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines.
These, together with the formation of ...
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Your Health And Alcohol
Most health professionals tend to agree that drinking excessive alcohol is bad for your health.
Excessive and binge drinking can put a lot of stress on your:
Stomach
Liver
Heart
This extra stress can help to cause health conditions such as:
Cirrhosis Of The Liver
Heart Disease
Stomach Ulcers
Gout
Liver Cancer
Mouth Cancer
Throat Cancer
Cancer Of The Oesophagus
Stomach ...
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Thursday, November 1st, 2007
What Is Green Tea?
Green tea is made from freshly harvested leaves and buds of the camellia sinensis shrub. These are then steamed and dried to produce green tea.
Green tea contains very powerful antioxidants called catechins.
Research has suggested that green tea extracts are 100 times more powerful than vitamin C and ...
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
What Are Cruciferous Vegetables?
Cruciferous vegetables are the vegetables which belong to the brassica family.
The cruciferous vegetables are:
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Why Are Cruciferous Vegetables Good At Protecting You Against Colon Cancer?
Clinical trials have shown that cruciferous vegetables are rich in anticancer compounds such as:
• Glucaric Acid
• Indole-3-Carbinol
• ...
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Tomatoes And Lycopene
Tomatoes have a high concentration of the caroteniod lycopene... it helps to give tomatoes there red colour.
Now to get the most benefits from lycopene within in tomatoes, it is best to cook your tomatoes.
Cooked tomatoes have five times the amount of lycopene in them than fresh tomatoes.
So, if ...
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Monday, October 29th, 2007
Fiber Facts…
Food which comes from plants such as fruit and vegetables contain fiber.
The following are typically types of fiber contained in plants:
Pectins
Lignin
Hemicellulose
Gums
Cellulose
Your digestive system can not digest fiber totally and it is passed through your body undigested.
The following foods are good sources of fiber:
Vegetables
Seeds
Pulses
Nuts
Fruits
Cereals
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