by Becky | Sep 23, 2019 | 2019, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Reduction in dietary fat with a commensurate increase in carbohydrate, with vegetable, fruit, and grain increases, over a 19.6 year median follow-up revealed a significant reduction in breast cancer, diabetes requiring insulin, estrogen receptor positive, progesterone receptor negative breast cancer, and coronary heart disease. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 27, 2018 | Alternative Therapies, Cancer, Vitamin C
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study found that adding intravenous vitamin C during chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer demonstrated significant benefits. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 26, 2018 | Environmental Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Pesticides and Solvents
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Two recent medical studies demonstrated reduced risk of cancer in those who regularly eat organic food. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 19, 2018 | 2018, Cancer, Pesticides and Solvents
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In this population-based cohort study of 68,946 participating French adults, a higher frequency of organic food consumption was associated with a 34.3 % reduced risk of breast cancers, 13.4% prostate cancers, 7.4% colorectal cancers, and a 3.5% reduced risk for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 19, 2018 | 2018, Cancer, Environmental Health, Radioactivity and Irradiation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results of the Ramazzini Institute found a significant increase of heart Schwannomas and a non-significant increase of brain tumors in Sprague-Dawley rats exposed to radiofrequency radiation. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017, Cancer, Environmental Health, Luekemia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study finds a significant correlation between chronic lymphocytic leukemia and residential levels of radon gas based on radon levels collected from counties in Iowa, North Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 31, 2017 | 2017, Antioxidants, Botanicals, Cancer, Ginger
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Chemotherapy –induced nausea and vomiting was significantly improved in cancer patients who took 200 mg of 6-gingerol prior to and continuing through their chemotherapy treatment compared to those cancer patients who took a placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 11, 2016 | 2016, Cancer
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Candida albicans (yeast) infections may increase cancer risk by producing carciogenic byproducts, triggering inflammation, and promoting immune cell activity and auto immunity, all of which support tumor growth.
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by Becky | Jan 22, 2016 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Cancer, Grape Seed Extract
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a placebo controlled experiment on rats, grape seed extract showed a 55% decrease in the inflammation marker (MPO enzyme) compared to subjects treated with the cancer drug flurouracil. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 15, 2016 | 2012, Cancer, Colorectal (Colon), Vitamin E
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Delta-tocopherol significantly reduces lipid oxidation by 56.9%. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 16, 2013 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Cancer, Ginseng
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who took American ginseng improved cancer related fatigue scores by more than 30%. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2013 | 2009, Boswellia, Cancer, Essential Oils
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a cell study frankincense reduced the number of human bladder cancer cells. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 5, 2013 | 2011, Cancer, Ginger
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 57 children with bone cancer (sarcoma), they were supplemented with ginger powder and experienced a significant decrease in symptoms of nausea and vomiting that occurs as a result of chemotherapy. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 2, 2012 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study showed that higher blood levels of vitamin B6 in postmenopausal women significantly reduced the risk of developing breast cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 17, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Processed Foods
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Deaths of men could be reduced by 9.3% and women by 7.6% if these men and women consumed less than 0.5 serving of red meat per day, a study of 22 years revealed. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 6, 2011 | 2011, Men's Health, Men's Health - Prostate, Zinc
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A recent research on men diagnosed with prostate cancer found zinc intake to be associated with a lower risk of death from prostate cancer. (more…)
by nhri | May 11, 2011 | Antioxidants, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, Whole Grains
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Studies have shown that whole grain intake is proactive against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 5, 2011 | Alternative Therapies, Liver Health, SAMe (S-AdenosylMethionine)
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Studies have shown that taking SAMe during chemotherapy reduces the incidence of liver damage. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 14, 2010 | 2009, Bladder Health, Cancer, Carotenoids, Pollution, Vitamin E
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In smokers, researchers concluded that vitamin E, carotenoids, and niacin reduced the risk of bladder cancer by 42%, 38%, and 34% respectively. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 4, 2009 | Alternative Therapies, Cancer
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study supports Oriental thought that qigong enhances quality of life. (more…)