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Omega 3′s Cut Colon Cancer Risk

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:12:20 +0000

Omega 3 fatty acid consumption has been linked to a reduced incidence of colon cancer in a recent study involving nearly 2,000 individuals. Those in the top quartile of omega 3 consumption had half the risk of colon cancer compared to those in the bottom quartile. The researchers also found that individuals who consumed more omega 6 fatty acids in relation to omega 3s were more likely to have colon cancer

Source: Reuters April 23, 2010

Baked Rhubarb Fights Cancer!

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:22:59 +0000

Baking rhubarb in the oven for at least 20 minutes dramatically increases its levels of anti-cancerous chemicals known as polyphenols which are able to fight or prevent cancer cells.

Source: Science Daily Feb 12, 2010

Calcium and Vitamin D found to be helpful for Colorectal Health

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:27:58 +0000

A randomized double-blind placebo trial involving 100 men and women with benign colorectal tumours found that the administration of calcium and vitamin D supplements had a beneficial influence on the development of new tumours.

Could the Swine Flu Vaccine Cause More Harm than Good?

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:56:45 +0000

You may want to think twice before getting your Swine flu vaccination this Winter. Confidential correspondence between the British Health Protection Agency and 600 neurologists warned of the potential for the vaccine to cause Guillain Barre Syndrome – a disabling nerve disease. More recently a German health expert has raised concerns regarding the potential of the vaccine to cause cancer after it was revealed that the nutrient solution for the vaccine consisted of cancerous cells from animals.

Research highlights the importance of vitamin D

admin — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:54:00 +0000

Vitamin D, used to only be linked to bone diseases such as rickets and osteoporosis, but increasingly research studies are revealing its importance in many areas of human health.

In a paper published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vitamin D’s role is identified in a number of health conditions inclluding immunity, blood sugar control, blood pressure management, heart health, muscle strength and brain activity. Adequate amounts of vitamin D are also believed to be beneficial in reducing the risk of cancer.