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- ***Chemotherapy is NOT the Only Way to Fight Cancer! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Vijaya NairFor years, we have been told that the only thing to do when faced with cancer is to undergo chemotherapy. However, recent research suggests there are alternatives that should be considered - alternatives that do not destroy the healthy functions of your body along with the cancer ...
Views: 1517(7 votes) - ***Stop Alzheimer's and Dementia by Eating Curcumin? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Vijaya NairFirst, what is curcumin? Curcumin is a component of the spice tumeric, and can be found in typical Indian foods known as curries, or can be taken as a dietary supplement. Second, how does curcumin prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia? Research has shown that curcumin prevents ...
Views: 2109 - ***Lutein to Prevent or Reduce the Effects of Macular Degeneration: What Research Shows - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Vijaya NairImagine if, just by taking a little lutein pill each day, you could prevent macular degeneration - the leading cause of blindness among adults over 55 in the United States and other developed countries. That's exactly what the research on lutein is showing. Numerous studies have concluded that ...
Views: 1282 - ***9 Ways to Avoid Getting the Swine Flu - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Vijaya NairIt is often hard to stay calm, when the news reports contain such words as Swine Flu: Impending Pandemic. Moreover, just the seasonal flu kills an estimated 36,000 people here in the U.S. every year. However, anxiety works against your immunity and other important body functions. You need to ...
Views: 1470 - ***Boost Your Immunity Against Swine Flu With Natural Remedies - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Vijaya NairAs of Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the pandemic level for the Influenza A (H1N1) virus to phase 5, indicating a widespread human-to-human transmission in at least two countries. Yet there are no approved vaccines and limited anti-viral drugs. However, ...
Views: 1731 - ***Role of Diet and Natural Products in Promoting Good Digestive Health - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Vijaya NairBurden and scope of the problem of poor digestive health According to the American College of Gastroenterology, there are 95 million people in the US who suffer from digestive problems. Some 60 million are thought to suffer from heartburn, and 50 million from irritable bowel syndrome. In ...
Views: 1373 - ***Disease and Chronic Inflammation - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Vijaya NairWhy is low grade chronic-inflammation regarded as the basis for all age-related chronic degenerative diseases? My new book: "PREVENT CANCER, Strokes, Heart Attacks and Other Deadly Killers" talks about the hidden causes behind America's deadly killer diseases and reveals natural ...
Views: 1120 - ***What is the traditional Asian diet? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Vijaya NairNumerous population studies have found that, in Asian countries where consumption of natural herbs and spices such as fermented soy and curcumin are integral to traditional diets, we see a much lower cancer rates among many populations in Southeast Asia. For example, the mortality rate from ...
Views: 1173 - *** Paradigm Shift Important for You? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Vijaya NairYou probably didn't even see it coming. It's just a routine office visit, and you're feeling fine most of the time. So it comes as a shock when your doctor glances at your lab results and delivers the bad news: "You have cancer" or "You have Heart Disease." Cancer, Stroke, Heart Attack, ...
Views: 1763 - ***An Ounce of Prevention - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Vijaya NairI was not at all surprised to read a recent report issued by the Washington, DC-based "Trust for America's Health" estimating that community-based health programs aimed at diet, exercise, smoking and other known risk factors for developing chronic disease could save the nation a whopping $16 ...
Views: 896 - 'Holy powder' ingredient makes membranes behave for better health - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Vijaya NairRevered in India as "holy powder," the marigold-colored spice known as turmeric has been used for centuries to treat wounds, infections and other health problems. In recent years, research into the healing powers of turmeric's main ingredient, curcumin, has burgeoned, as its astonishing array of ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - ***How Inflammation Destroys Your Joints - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Vijaya NairArthritis is much more common than once thought. In the United States, one out of every three adults suffers from arthritis or other chronic joint problems. If you don't have arthritis yourself, you probably know someone who does. You can see how it could keep you from doing the things you love, ...
Views: 1384 - ***What is Curcumin? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Vijaya NairExtracted from the roots of the curcuma longa plant, Curcumin is a member of the ginger family, and is the active ingredient of turmeric that gives it a rich yellow color. While Curcumin is not used in conventional medicine, it is widely prescribed in Indian medicine as a potent remedy for liver ...
Views: 1158 - ***Research on Curcumin and Arthritic Conditions - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Vijaya NairResearch has shown curcumin to be a powerful antioxidant that is ten times more active than vitamin E. It's also a potent anti-inflammatory, with efficacy rivaling that of both cortisone and phenylbutazone. How does it work? Many ways, but one of the primary modes is by shutting down ...
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