Guard your cells and balance your hormones for natural protection
In another Healing Gourmet article, you learned about the health benefits of enjoying organic grass-fed beef (and the bull that "all beef is created equal"). Now I've got more advice on getting the most from your meat.
Enjoy it with a side of...
Are you concerned about cancer? Then get serious about your diet. In fact, research shows that 80% of all cancers can be prevented through diet and lifestyle.
But what kind of diet is a cancer-preventive diet?
A cancer-fighting diet is one that is rich in a...
by Jon Herring
You probably already know that eating fruits and veggies cuts your risk of cancer. But new research shows that specific produce will lower your chance of developing kidney cancer.
Swedish researchers followed 61,000 women ages 40 to 76 for ...
by Kelley Herring
Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. Four women die from breast cancer every hour.
But despite these scary statistics, there is good news: research shows that lifestyle plays the biggest role in...
by Dr. Al Sears, M.D.
If you’re a man in this country, you’ve probably heard a lot about skyrocketing rates of prostate cancer. With good reason: it’s the second leading cause of cancer death in American men.
Today I’ll tell you abou...
The next time you get a chocolate craving, forgo the candy bar (or energy bar, ahem!). Reach for a low-sugar, protein-rich chocolate smoothie instead. You’ll balance your blood sugar, and may help reduce your risk of colon ca...
by Joseph F. McCaffrey
You may have heard about lycopene before. These are compounds found in many brightly colored vegetables and especially in tomatoes. They’ve gained some prominence because population studies have suggested that men ...
by Shane Ellison
Researchers have uncovered an extremely potent cancer fighter in the form of a naturally occurring fat: conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). It has been shown to slow the growth of a variety of tumors, including cancers of the skin, breast, pr...
by Mike Adams
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has just completed a detailed review of more than 7,000 clinical studies covering links between diet and cancer. Its conclusion is rocking the health world with startling bluntness: Processed meats are t...
by Dr. Jonny Bowden
You can fill a room with studies showing the health benefits of moderate amounts of alcohol. But it’s important to remember that the studies showing benefits were done on men. There’s actually a small but nasty correlation ...
You may want to think again before you say "Hold the garlic." Especially if you’re concerned about colon cancer.
In a review of research conducted over the past 10 years, eight studies showing garlic’s cancer-f...
Most gourmands would agree with the old adage “spice is nice”. And now scientists do too.
Inside your kitchen cabinet there are probably dozens of spices and herbs you should be using more liberally…and more...
You probably know that probiotics—the bacteria found in yogurt, buttermilk, kefir and other cultured dairy products—can improve gastrointestinal health. Now new research shows another way these good-for-you germs guard ...
Mushrooms have long been lauded for their medicinal properties. In fact, some varieties of mushroom have been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years.
A study published in the Journal of Complementary Medicine explored the anti-tumo...
Thanks to flash-freezing methods, strawberries are always in season. And if you choose organic you’ll not only limit your exposure to pesticides, but may also boost the cancer-fighting effects of these delicious berries. ...
Concerned about breast cancer? Enjoying cruciferous veggies like cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, may help reduce your risk.
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition examined the effects of sulforapha...
Savoring a dessert of Pomegranate Poached Pears will bring joy to your tastebuds and may help protect against prostate cancer, as well.
The first clinical trial of pomegranate juice in patients with recurrent prostate cancer was recently ...
For centuries, pumpkin seeds have been used in the Ukraine, Turkey and Bulgaria to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) - enlargement of the prostate.
Recent research shows that powerful compounds in pumpkin seeds called c...
You know the distinct "bite" of broccoli? That powerful flavor is packed with cancer-fighting compounds. You see, when we chop or chew cruciferous vegetables, an enzyme called myrosinase interacts with glucosinolates and releas...
It is estimated that 5 percent to 10 percent of all breast cancers can be attributed to genetic factors. Of the genes linked with breast cancer susceptibility, BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the best recognized and are involved in 3 to 4 perc...
While we'd all like to blame our poor health on genes, the truth is, most of us can't. In fact, less than 3% of all cases of colon cancer are due to genetics.
So where does the 3% come from? Two syndromes that tend to ...
What if you could send a list of requests to your body to keep it healthy? Your list might read : Keep Blood Sugar Stable, Maintain Memory, and Keep Cells Cancer-Free.
The truth is, you can (and do) send these requests to your body...
Estrogen is considered the primary female sex hormone. There are three forms of estrogen that occur naturally in the body: estradiol, estriol and estrone. While estrogens are present in both women and men, they're typically mos...
Do you have high blood sugar? If so, you're increasing your risk for a number of chronic diseases, new research suggests.
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that men with pre-diabetes...
New Cases of Hormone-Dependent CancersBreast cancer diagnoses (2002): 181,646 Colorectal cancer diagnoses (2003): 139,534 Prostate cancer diagnoses (2002): 190,096
Cut Prostate Cancer Risk by 48%
The Physicians’ Health Study evaluated more than 20,0...
While the glass seems half full when it comes to drinking red wine (thanks to the powerful antioxidant resveratrol) we can't ignore the fact that the glass is half empty when it comes to alcohol's effect on hormone-related ...
Concerned about colon cancer? Me too. It runs in my family and I'm always looking for helpful information on how I can reduce my personal risk with lifestyle choices.
The good news is that there's a real easy (and effective) ...
Dioxins are a broad group of environmental contaminants lurking in many of the foods you think are safe and even healthy. With names like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzo furans (PCDFs), and polychlorinated diben...
Betacyanin-the pigment that gives beets their rich, purple-crimson color - is also a powerful cancer-fighting agent.
A recent animal study published in the journal Carcinogenesis found that beet fiber increases the activity of two a...
While we’re still reeling from all the press on the profound health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, emerging evidence shows there’s a catch. That delicious salmon fillet on your plate provides a boatload of essential f...
Recent research suggests beta-sitosterol found in almonds and other nuts may benefit benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
In a six-month study of 200 men with BPH, 60 mg per day of a beta-sitosterol improved the symptoms of BPH and ...
Watercress, a member of the cancer-fighting cruciferous family of vegetables, was recently evaluated at the University of Ulster for its ability to guard against DNA damage.The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical N...
Summertime is prime time for backyard barbeques. But before you fire up that grill, you may want to whip up a simple marinade. Not only will it add wonderful flavor to your food, but may provide protection against dangerous cancer-c...
Don’t let the diminutive size of flaxseed fool you. Packed with a group of nutrients called lignans, these tiny seeds pack a powerful punch against breast cancer.
So, how do they do it? Lignans work like a sp...
Concerned about prostate health? According to recent research at the Duke Prostate Center, you may want to consider adopting a lower carb lifestyle.
In the study, researchers compared prostate tumor growth in 75 mice that were eati...
Do you savor the heat of horseradish? If so, you may be giving your body an extra layer of armor to fend off cancer. New research published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that horseradish contains 10 ti...
When it comes to protecting against breast cancer, your best medicine may right on your plate. In fact, one family of cancer-fighting veggies in particular -the crucifers -show activity similar to the common breast cancer drug, Tax...
Reducing your risk of prostate cancer may be as easy as making smarter seafood selections, new research suggests. A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research examined the effects of polychlorinated biphenyls...
New research shows that pterostilbene –a compound found in blueberries—may be promising in the prevention of colon cancer.
Researchers at Rutgers and the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) teamed up to ...
New research shows Curried Cauliflower—an ancient Indian dish—provides powerful protection against the development of prostate cancer. What’s more, this Madras medley was also shown to be effective in treating est...
Did you know the food you eat impacts your body's production and function of hormones, inflammatory substances and immune factors that play an important role in cancer? It's true!
One of the most important elements...
Eating more tomatoes is one of the tasty steps men can take to promote a healthier prostate.According to the results from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study - an 8 year prospective study of more than 47,000 health professiona...
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Recent research indicates our diet has a strong influence on the development, recurrence and survival of cancer. Colon cancer, like all cancers, is influenc...
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