If you’re a cook, you’re probably familiar with cumin, a tannish-colored powder derived from grinding the seeds of a plant related to the parsley family. The spice is commonly used to prepare Mexican, Spanish, Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. There’s also a plant seed called black cumin (Nigella sativa or N. sativa) that may be […]
If we want to get better at preventing cancer and developing more effective ways to treat it, insights we gain from analyzing cancer in animals can help. Investigators have begun performing broad studies to see what they can learn about what happens when different species of animals get cancer as well as which species of […]
Most folks know that chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells AND healthy cells. Because these drugs don’t discriminate, cancer patients frequently experience hair loss… foggy thinking… nausea and vomiting… and other problems caused when chemo drugs zap healthy cells. Now, new research suggests that the precious metal GOLD is a safe and effective tool for scrubbing […]
Does stress really cause cancer? It’s a question more people are asking themselves as the pandemic continues to shapeshift into unknown territory, and we adapt in unfamiliar ways. But there are two questions here, really: First, is all stress created equal? And two, what can we do about relieving stress—or at minimum—counteracting its effects? Today, […]
This Japanese health secret was once so highly treasured for its health benefits that it was literally worth its weight in silver. Now, extracts of this natural secret have been proven effective against a variety of cancers. Not only that — the extracts reduce blood sugar, making them a valuable supplement for diabetics. And it […]
Not too long ago a healthcare professional friend of mine shared his top frustration with me. “I bet if exercise was available in pill form,” he lamented, “it would be the most widely prescribed drug ever.” I couldn’t agree more. While exercise has long been scientifically linked to countless physical and mental health benefits, it […]
Vaccines have been a hot topic as we make our way through the coronavirus pandemic. But not all vaccines target viruses and the like. There’s also a vaccine for cancer. Best of all, it doesn’t employ drugs, just your own immune system. It’s called Dendritic Cell Therapy, or DC therapy, though most people refer to […]
Most doctors act as though everyone is deficient in this important nutrient and should get more… That stance can be dangerous—even deadly. This substance acts as a rusting agent in your body and easily accumulates in the liver, pancreas, heart, joints, and brain. It triggers free radical damage of all kinds. What’s more, it’s a […]
It’s not often that a diet fad has other important medical applications, but in the case of this all-natural fat buster, that appears to be the case. Raspberry ketones have been a diet fad for some time, but how do they work? And what could they possibly have to do with fighting cancer? Let’s look […]
With the festive season upon us, around 25 to 30 million live Christmas trees will be sold in the U.S., with pines – especially the Scotch pine – being one of the most popular varieties. Apart from its symbolic and decorative value, pine trees give us another gift: Their needles have many health attributes. In […]
