Tumor Oxygen Factor in Fighting Cancer

I read an article in Medical News Today addressing the issue of normalizing tumor oxygen supply that could be the key factor in the fight against cancer.  When tumor cells lack oxygen, it changes the cells’ gene expression and contributes to the growth of cancer.  A research project led by professor Diether Lambrechts and Dr. […]

Melanoma Spreads To Other Organs

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have untangled the metastatic mechanism of melanoma, which is the most aggressive of all skin cancers.  A paper was published in the journal Nature Cell Biology, that states the scientists discovered that before spreading to other organs, a melanoma tumor will send out tiny vesicles that contain molecules of microRNA. […]

Awesome Ashwagandha!

Ashwagandha is quickly gaining popularity in the U.S. as an incredibly healthy herb with centuries-old medicinal qualities. This herb has a long list of attributes to its credit and one is its use as an adaptogen, meaning that it helps you manage stress. When ashwagandha is translated in Sanskrit it means “smell of the horse”. […]

Alpha Lipoic Acid Outperforms Chemo

The nutrient alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is virtually an unknown nutrient.  This is a sulfur containing chemical produced in plants and animals that has been shown to have remarkable abilities to regenerate other major anti-oxidants and protect the body from oxidative stress. Research shows that ALA has the potential to outperform chemotherapy in its ability […]

Cancers and Ailments of The Reproductive System

Sterility has another name: infertility. The article I recently read by Francis Paterno from the Philippines is on the reproductive system. He also has his own website called www.healthphilippines.com. He says this is the inability of either the male or the female to reproduce and might be caused by a lot of exposure to x-ray, […]

Essential Oil of Sandalwood in Fighting Cancer

The sandalwood trees are fragrant giant trees that are found across Southeast Asia. They have an earthy aroma with a tinge of sweetness and a hint of fruit. One of the local experts in Ayurvedic medicine says that deep within the heartwood of these trees is a precious substance that has been used by traditional […]

Another Silent Killer

Colon Cancer is a malignant tumor that shows up in the inner wall of the large intestine. This type of cancer is the 3rd largest leading cause of cancer in the United States alone in men. It is the 4th leading cause of cancer in women. Most of these cancers of the large intestine come […]

Can Your Deodorant Cause Cancer?

Advertising for deodorants has become all sorts of promises from the companies selling them of nice smelling concoctions that will provide you matchmaking to self-confidence by using their product. No product is available that can meet that promise. Just think of all the bacteria living on and in your body and how those relationships are […]

It Does Matter What You Eat!

There was an interesting article written by Dr. Charles Majors that I recently read, informing us that oncologists are proven wrong about what you eat and how it affects cancer. Sugar is the only source of fuel for survival for cancer cells as they are glucose metabolizers. Research shows that it is clear that sugar […]

Smoking Damages Body Parts

Most people think that smoking only hurts the lungs but that’s not all of the story. Did you know there are specifically nine different body parts that you can damage by smoking? Let’s take a look at what you might be facing by continuing to smoke: 1. Joints. Do you have pain and inflammation in […]