UCLA scientists report that 11 days of daily exercise and a low-fat, high-fibre diet cause prostate cancer cells to die. The research is the first to show that diet and exercise can kill prostate cancer cells. "You can make changes in a short period of time that have...
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Lycopene improves prostate cancer
A recent study highlights once again the anti-cancer benefits of eating tomato products that contain lycopene, a nutrient in the carotene family. Lycopene is also available in capsule form as a dietary supplement. Past studies showing lycopene decreases prostate...
CLA: Can one pill really do all this?
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a slightly altered form of the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid. It occurs naturally in dairy products and meats from grass-fed animals such as beef and lamb. However, changes in animal feeding practices and antibiotic use over the...
Ginkgo boosts brain function and more
Ginkgo contains two potent compounds β terpene lactones and flavone glycosides β which make blood platelets less sticky and combat free radical damage. Ginkgo is commonly used as an antioxidant to help improve circulation and brain function. At the Department of...
Can maitake mushroom supplements help cancer patients?
This was the question posed by researchers at Kobe Pharmaceutical University in Japan. Maitake mushroom has been used for centuries in Asia as an βadaptogenβ β a remedy that helps keep many body systems in balance. Several animal studies have supported the use of a...
Four picks from the anticancer A-list
Thereβs no question that diet, lifestyle and environmental factors play a large role in cancer risk. So if we eat well, exercise regularly, donβt smoke and avoid pollutants, what else can be done to lower the risk? According to recent studies, there are certain...
Omega-3 oils ease arthritis, slow cancer
Essential fatty acids are critical to good health. From brain function and depression to heart health and skin care, the body truly benefits from sufficient fatty acids in the diet. Recent research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids are also beneficial in the...
Maitake may be new cancer therapy
In the βwar against cancer,β a few natural remedies have shown great promise in recent trials. One of these is maitake mushroom, which contains potent sugar molecules called polysaccharides that increase the activity of the immune systemβs white blood cells, T-cells...
Tea reduces risk for heart disease, cancer
Scientists at the Laboratory for Cancer Research at Rutgers University report that tea has anticancer benefits and can slow the rate of tumour development. They determined that a daily dose of tea solids decreases the number of tumours and also lowers the levels of...
Teas may prevent heart attacks
Cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center conclude that drinking black or green tea may help reduce a potentially harmful constriction of blood vessels after a high-fat meal. Their study adds to a growing body of research that suggests...