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11/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Research: Eating lentils twice a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 24%

Are you already doing everything you can to prevent breast cancer? Sure, you’re exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet with plenty of organic produce, and maintaining a healthy weight, but just how many lentils are you eating? The answer to that last question is more important than you might think, as a recent study shows […]

11/27/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Chemotherapy revealed as toxic poison for every living cell in the human body: Mitochondrial dysfunction warning from researchers

Chemotherapy is not medicine; it is not a therapy at all. A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology lambastes chemotherapy for causing mitochondrial dysfunction in patients’ muscles. This is not some simple side effect. This is a direct debilitating effect inflicted on patients, a condition that causes fatigue, weakness, oxidative stress, […]

11/24/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Medical myth busted: Cancer is primarily a metabolic disorder, NOT a genetic disease

Many of us are under the mistaken impression that getting cancer is very much a case of bad luck, that there is very little we can do to prevent this deadly disease. The truth is, however, that the vast majority of cancers can be avoided through simple lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy weight, not […]

11/24/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Study: Women who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have a lower risk of breast cancer

Statistics indicate that breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women. While death rates from this deadly disease have been steadily decreasing in most Western countries, a breast cancer diagnosis remains both terrifying and dangerous. Medical experts advise regular screening, lifestyle changes and a healthy diet as the best ways to reduce the […]

11/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

New research validates using cat’s claw to remedy breast cancer

It’s hard to believe that with all the scientific advancements that we have right now, chemotherapy – with its poor efficacy record and very dangerous side effects – is somehow the best treatment option for breast cancer. It’s a convenient belief for drug companies, but if you’ve ever suspected there must be a better way, […]

11/23/2018 / By Ethan Huff

CoQ10 demonstrates tremendous health benefits for fighting illnesses like breast cancer and heart disease

It’s widely appreciated for its powerful antioxidant and cell-energizing properties. But the nutrient Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, does a whole lot more than just clean up free radicals and improve cardiovascular function in humans. Studies indicate that CoQ10 is an amazing anti-cancer nutrient that can help to not only prevent but also reverse […]

11/05/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Natural matcha green tea extract found to effectively kill breast cancer cells

Green tea might not be grabbing as many health headlines as it did in the past, but that does not mean it isn’t beneficial. In fact, while super foods like turmeric and ginger steal the spotlight, green tea continues to quietly prove its health value in research. In fact, a recent study carried out by […]

09/19/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

An anthraquinone derived from the cheese fruit is being studied as a potential cancer remedy

Researchers have discovered that nordamnacanthal, an anthraquinone found in cheese fruit (Morinda citrifolia), possesses anti-cancer properties. In the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, in vivo and in vitro experiments were used to determine the cytotoxic effects of nordamnacanthal. Existing studies have shown that nordamnacanthal possesses several biological activities. However, these have only […]

09/14/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Citral can be used to induce cell death (apoptosis) in drug-resistant breast cancer cells

Research reveals that citral can be used to induce apoptosis on drug-resistant cancer cells in a spheroid model. This study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the potential of citral to specifically target its cytotoxic activity against drug-resistant breast cancer cells. There have been many advancements in breast cancer therapies […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Acupuncture reduces the occurrence of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Study

Painful swellings called lymphedema can appear on a patient’s arms after undergoing surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer. A Chinese study suggested that acupuncture could decrease the chances of this complication, thereby improving the quality of life for cancer patients. Despite the advent of less invasive treatments, lymphedema remains a common problem for breast […]

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