Allspice Herb Can Help Men Prevent Prostate Cancer

Researchers in Florida have found that allspice can help men prevent prostate cancer.

Allspice is one of the most widely used seasoning in cuisines around the world. In addition to making food taste warm and great, Florida-based researchers reported that regular doses of the Jamaican spice could protect men from prostate cancer. Read more

Go Nuts With the Cancer-Protective Properties of Walnuts

Walnuts are not only declicious, but also have cancer-protective properties , says Michelle Simmons.

Walnuts are one of the most popular nuts consumed because of their health benefits. These are packed with bioactive compounds such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), polyphenols, and dietary fiber. In addition, they can help cut your risk of developing colon cancer – making it a great addition to your diet. While walnuts are usually eaten raw or roasted, heat treatments may change the chemical composition of the food. However, a study reveals that roasted walnuts — a popular treat for a lot of people — still have their powerful anticancer properties. Read more

Visualization and Cancer: Do Happy Organs Mean Healthy Organs?

Can visualization prevent or cure cancer? Sounds like one of those things that can't hurt anad might help.

Now what in the world do I mean by happy organs? And what does this silly concept have to do with health anyways? As it turns out, quite a lot. Recent research shows that the process of visualization can significantly increase your health, and it’s not by chance. Focused meditation can actually change your brainwaves, and this can have an effect on your immune system, stress responses and more. Read more

Celery Targets Cancer Cells at the Molecular Level

Celery is an underappreciated vegetable, says Isabelle Z. This nutritional superfood targets cancer cells at the molecular level.

When you think of disease-fighting foods, celery might not be the first one that comes to mind. Sure, it’s a green vegetable, but it’s one that most of us take for granted. We might use it when making broth, soup or a sauce, but it’s rarely the star of a dish. However, studies show that we may be ignoring this vegetable to our detriment as celery is surprisingly powerful when it comes to destroying cancer cells. Read more

How Curcumin Targets Cancer

Dr. Joseph Mercola reveals how cir cumin (found in turmeric)  targets cancer.

Turmeric, a yellow curry spice used in Indian cuisine, has a long history of medicinal use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine. Curcumin is one of the most well-studied bioactive ingredients in turmeric,1 having over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and powerful anticancer actions. Read more

Eating an Early Dinner Aids Weight Loss

Dr. Joseph Mercola says eating an early dinner aids weight loss and lowers cancer risk.

For years, a standard dietary recommendation said to stabilize your blood sugar and insulin levels (thereby optimizing energy and maintaining a healthy weight) has been to eat three square meals a day with small snacks in between. On top of that, health experts (influenced by the food industry) maintained that processed foods fortified with RDA nutrients are just as good as, and maybe even better than, cooking from scratch. Read more

Higher Vitamin D Levels Cut Colon Cancer Risk

Higher vitamin D levels cut colorectal cancer risk by 31%, according to a major international study.

Higher vitamin D levels significantly drive down colorectal cancer risk, a large new international study has found.

The vitamin, found in fatty fish and sunshine, was found to strengthen resistance to stomach tumors by blocking a common gateway that cancer cells pass through - and it was most protective in women.

The report, led by the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, adds weight to a long-suspected theory which, until now, had not been proven. Read more

Eat More Purple Foods for Cancer Prevention

Dr. Joseph Mercola says that eating more purple foods prevents cancer and promotes gut and heart health.

Polyphenols1,2 (also known as phenolics) are phytochemicals, natural plant chemicals with powerful antioxidant properties. There are over 8,000 identified polyphenols found in foods such as tea, wine, chocolates, fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants3 — which in addition to polyphenols include carotenoids and allyl sulfides — help protect your cells from free radical damage, thereby controlling general aging and disease potential. Read more

Vitamin C Can Stop Cancer

 More confirmation that Linus Pauling was right.

There are continual advances in science (as well as always some controversy), but new research supporting vitamin C’s potential in preventing the advancement of several forms of cancer is some of the most promising and remarkable that’s emerged in a while.

More specifically, vitamin C may stop leukemia stem cells from multiplying, which could prevent certain forms of blood cancer from advancing, the journal Cell reveals,1 along with pancreatic, colon, liver and ovarian cancers, according to several other notable medical journals and scientific reports. Read more

Eat Walnuts to Avoid Heart Disease, Cancer, and Dementia

A Louisiana State University study suggests that eating walnuts may help prevent heart disease, cancer, and dementia.

Eating a small bag of walnuts a day can reduce our risk of heart disease, cancer and dementia, according to new research.

Just two ounces – about 28 walnut halves, or a small bag – improve digestive health by nourishing friendly bacteria in the gut, helping them multiply. Read more

A Powerful Anti-Cancer Food

Dr. Joseph Mercola says that onions are a powerful anti-cancer food, and the stronger the flavor, the better.

If you’re interested in using food to lower your risk of cancer, remember to eat lots of onions. Research shows that people with the highest consumption of onions (as well as other allium vegetables) have a lower risk of several types of cancer, including: Read more

Can Deodorants Cause Cancer?

Can deodorants cause cancer? A study claims that aluminium salts may trigger the development of tumors.

Women who regularly use deodorants containing aluminium salts could be at greater risk of developing breast cancer, a new study has claimed.

Swiss researchers argue long-term exposure to aluminium chloride can trigger the development of tumours which spread to other parts of the body. Read more

A Teaspoon of Turmeric Daily May Prevent Cancer

Turmeric is being hailed as new superfood that will cure everything from heartburn to food poisoning.

Turmeric was once nothing more than a spice in the cupboard you might add to the occasional curry. Yet it's being hailed as the new superfood that will cure everything from heartburn to food poisoning.

I am not normally won over by such claims about specific foods, but there is something potentially persuasive about this humble spice. Read more

8 Reasons to Drink Ginger Juice in the Morning

Geary Andrew reveals eight reasons that you should drink ginger juice in the morning and includes a recipe.

Ginger is a herb but is often known as a spice, with a strong distinct flavor that can increase the production of saliva. It has been a staple for Chinese medicine for more than 2,500 years. It is packed with essential nutrients and rejuvenating compounds. Ginger juice contains essential oil called gingerols that give ginger its strong zingy aroma and pungent flavour. It has anti-nausea, anti-spasmodic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral properties that can do wonders for our health. Read more

Chili Peppers and Ginger Stop Tumors From Growing

Scientists at the American Chemical Society discovered that the compounds capsaicin, from chili peppers, and 6-gingerol from ginger, cut the risk of cancer.

If you’re one to shy away from the vindaloo, classing yourself as more of a korma-kinda kid, it may be time to man up.

New evidence suggests eating chilli and ginger together could help prevent cancer.

Eating chilli, combined with ginger, can protect against cancer, a new study has revealed. Read more

How Much Exercise Undoes the Harm From Drinking?

According to a new study, exercise can undo the harm caused by drinking.

A major new study by University College London has shown that regular exercise can reduce the chance of cancer and heart disease in people who drink regularly. Read more

Can Pomegranates Really Add Years to Your Life?

Can pomegranates really add years to your life - and fight cancer?

They're the trendy fruit that are the latest must-have ingredient for salads and juices, even cocktails. But could pomegranates help you live longer, too?

Last week, Swiss scientists suggested that the Middle Eastern fruit may strengthen ageing muscles and add years to your life.

This is down to chemicals called ellagitannins, which are found in high levels in the fruit.

Our gut bacteria turn these chemicals into a compound called urolithin A, which helps keep the mitochondria (tiny battery packs that power the body’s cells) charged. Read more

How to Live Longer: The Ultimate Guide to What to Eat to Beat Alzheimer's, Cancer, and Heart Disease

Dr. Micheal Greger reveals the twelve foods you should eat daily to beat heart disease, stroke, cancer, and Alzheimer's.

When I was a child, doctors sent my grandmother home in a wheelchair to die. Diagnosed with end-stage heart disease, she already had so much scar tissue from bypass operations that the surgeons had essentially run out of plumbing. There was nothing more to do, they said; her life was over at 65.

For many children, it’s seeing a beloved relative ill and in pain that leads them to want to become doctors. But, for me, it was watching my grandma get better. Soon after she came home, she saw a report on TV about Nathan Pritikin, an early lifestyle-medicine pioneer who’d been gaining a reputation for reversing terminal heart disease. Read more

How Broccoli Can Fight Cancer

A compound in broccoli "halts the growth of colon and prostate cancer cells - AND makes treatment more effective," according to a new study.

Children and adults alike are encouraged to eat their greens, with five-a-day considered the dietary gold standard.

The list of benefits from eating fruit and vegetables is endless.

But now, a team of scientists have added weight to the argument of making broccoli among your five-a-day.

They found a compound in the green vegetable not only helps prevent cancer, it can also help treat the disease.

Sulforaphane, which is also found in other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts, was found to inhibit the development of colon and prostate cancer cells. Read more

Can You Starve Cancer?

Elizabeth Renter says that by eating certain foods you may be able to starve cancer.

There is little doubt that a healthy diet can help reduce your risk of cancer, but did you know that certain foods can assist in the annihilation of existing cancer cells as well, helping your body to fight off the potentially fatal disease? These foods encourage something called angiogenesis, and could hold the key to an anti-cancer diet.

Angiogenesis is the process of new blood vessels forming from existing vessels. Generally, it’s a good thing, but in the case of tumors, angiogenesis can be negative, feeding the cancer and advancing it. Read more