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10/30/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

What’s the role of food when it comes to treating and preventing cancer? A big one, says research

Each year, a million people are diagnosed with colon cancer globally and half a million die from it. It’s a startling statistic, but there is a silver lining here: It also happens to be one type of cancer where diet can play a huge role in both prevention and treatment. While diet can contribute to […]

07/14/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Provide the best possible environment for your genes: Eat more turmeric

You might have heard about all the wonderful things turmeric can do for your health, but if you’ve got the genetic odds stacked against you in some way, like a family history of diabetes or cancer, you might be tempted to believe there isn’t much a spice can do for you. If so, we’ve got […]

07/09/2019 / By S.D. Wells

Top 4 natural remedies for skin cancer the FDA does NOT want you using: Part I

For decades now, dermatologists have pushed the slash and burn methods for treating skin cancer. That means they take a biopsy of the suspected cancer flesh, then, after lab results return, they pull out the scalpel or “freeze” (burn) it off for you. Then, it’s off to the store to buy lots of toxic sun […]

03/14/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Study: Curcumin, a polyphenol in turmeric, can selectively target cancer stem cells

In the world of health foods and superfoods there are some that stand head and shoulders above the rest and could almost be labeled “miracle foods.” One of the most well-known of these amazing foods is curcumin, the polyphenol that gives turmeric its beautiful, bright yellow color. Used for thousands of years in ancient Chinese […]

03/01/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Study suggests spices outperform chemo and radiation for treating cancer

Turmeric is an ancient spice commonly used in Indian cuisine. Aside from giving curries extra flavor and color, this humble yellow-orange root is rapidly becoming a new health wonder. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, but in the past few decades word of its powerful medicinal benefits has […]

02/22/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Can curcumin induce apoptosis in colon cancer cells?

Researchers from the Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Institute of Science and Technology have found a potential natural remedy for colon cancer in curcumin. Their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, showed that this compound can induce apoptosis in colon cancer cells. Curcumin is a polyphenol commonly found in turmeric. It is known for having many […]

02/18/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Prevent cancer with proper diet: Compounds in turmeric, red grapes, berries, and apple peels found to shrink prostate tumors

When it comes to prostate cancer, a lot of emphasis is placed on early screening. Many men know what signs to look out for, but few are aware that they can actually lower their risk simply by eating a few powerful foods. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin under the guidance of Stefano […]

02/18/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Why curcumin is cancer’s worst enemy

When you think of fighting cancer, what comes to mind? Many people’s first thought is chemotherapy as it’s one of the most common treatments used for the disease today, despite carrying a host of side effects and an efficacy rate that leaves a lot to be desired. Thankfully, a new word is poised to become […]

02/15/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Turmeric shows promise as a natural treatment for cancer

A study by researchers from Guangdong Medical University and the University of Macau in China showed that turmeric has potent anticancer properties. This finding, which was published in the journal Chinese Medicine, was based on in vitro tests involving essential oil and the compound called furanodiene from turmeric. Chemotherapy is a commonly used cancer treatment that’s […]

11/30/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Curcumin: A major breakthrough in cancer prevention and treatment?

Turmeric has many uses around the world. Whether it’s being used as a spice in curries, as a natural food-based coloring agent or in medicine, this golden-hued root is up to the task. In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is prescribed for a number of ailments, including pain and inflammation. As Western science has begun to look […]

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