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06/18/2017 / By Russel Davis

Powerful anti-cancer compound in red onions found to “destroy” cancer tumors

A study published in Food Research International revealed that red onions contain powerful antioxidants that effectively kill cancer cells. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, examined five varieties of onions and tested their anti-cancer compounds against lab-grown colon cancer cells. The health experts found that red onions effectively eliminated colon […]

05/27/2017 / By Russel Davis

Time to go nuts! Almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and cashews, linked to lower risk of colon cancer

Eating tree nuts, such as almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and cashews, may significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer recurrence, a recent study showed. To carry out the study, a team of researchers examined more than 800 patients with stage-III colon cancer. Data from an observational study revealed that patients who ate two ounces or more […]

03/28/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Keep your gut healthy with this amazing “super spice”

Turmeric continues to prove that its benefits go beyond its culinary use. Various studies have linked turmeric to a plethora of health benefits, especially when it comes to the digestive system. Thousands of peer-reviewed reports and studies have demonstrated that turmeric and its healing compound curcumin are more potent in preventing diseases compared with conventional drug treatment. […]

01/12/2017 / By David Gutierrez

Common food additives found to trigger colon cancer, study finds

A group of common food additives causes changes to the gut microbiome that promote inflammation and lead to colon cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from Georgia State University and published in the journal Cancer Research. The additives in question, called emulsifiers, are used to increase the shelf life and improve the texture […]

07/19/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Reduce the risk of lung and bowel cancer 40% by eating raw, pulverized garlic daily

Garlic lovers rejoice! New evidence indicates that in addition to being a flavorful staple in many cuisines, garlic can actually help to reduce your risk of developing two common cancers. Researchers have found that eating raw, pulverized garlic on a daily basis can reduce the risk of both colon and lung cancer by up to […]

03/08/2016 / By Tara Paras

Study shows onion extract slows cancer growth as effectively as chemotherapy drugs — without the negative side effects

Researchers have just determined that flavonoids extracted from common onions slow the rate of colon cancer growth in mice just as effectively as chemotherapy. Moreover, while the LDL cholesterol of the mice subjects on chemo went up, the LDL levels of mice on onion extract actually dropped. In this study, researchers fed three groups of […]

02/29/2016 / By Tara Paras

Nausea, gout, indigestion and diabetes? Treat them with ginger!

Studies reveal that taking a gram of ginger before surgery may actually help reduce nausea and vomiting post-op. Aside from its widely known ability to reduce nausea and vomiting, ginger has also been shown to alleviate a variety of health problems. In fact, in China, ginger has been used for over 2,000 years to help treat stomach problems, […]

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