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09/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Nip it in the bud: Natural remedies that prevent colon cancer

The number of people diagnosed with colon cancer in the U.S. is increasing, and more than 50,000 people die from it. It is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and the third most common cancer in men and women. Despite these alarming numbers, colon cancer can still be prevented by […]

03/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diets known for promoting inflammation in the body also found to increase risk of colon cancer

Foods that promote inflammation in the body, such as red meat and refined grains, have been revealed to also increase the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a report published on the website NutraIngredients.com. Although inflammation is needed by the body to protect itself from harmful stimuli and start the healing process, it also plays […]

02/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Spotlight on cancer-fighting foods: What to eat to beat different kinds of cancer

Dr. Michael Greger remarked in a Daily Mail article that the consumption of wholefood vegetarian diets can reduce the risks of various forms of cancer. “Food is the single greatest way our bodies face exposure to the outside environment,” explained the author of the 2016 bestseller “How Not To Die”. He warned about the carcinogenic […]

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 […]

04/12/2017 / By Russel Davis

Heavy intake of antibiotics linked to deadly bowel cancer

Heavy antibiotic use may significantly increase the odds of developing bowel cancer, a recent study revealed. Bowel cancer is a type of malignancy that starts in the colon or rectum. Also known as colorectal cancer, the disease is currently the third most common type of cancer in the U.S. Recent statistics show that there will […]

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. […]

01/13/2017 / 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 […]

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