cancer

Well most of us have heard about free radicals, free radical damage and their links to a host of diseases including some of the more frightening ones.  Yet, despite the bombardment of information on where we might find these and why we should avoid them, there are very few of us who actually know what a free radical is.  Many questions come to mind about these pesky little destroyers,

Wheat grass is the young grass of the common variety of the wheat plant.  When freshly juiced or dried, this young grass functions as a healthy nutrient, providing chlorophyll, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes.  In recent years, wheat grass shots and other forms of this powerful plant have found their way in to common parlance.  Juice bars offer wheat grass additions

Vitamin D, commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is the commonly found in the sun's rays. Vitamin D has been known to strengthen bones, prevent heart disease, stave off infections and multiple sclerosis.

If you haven't heard about resveratrol by now, you're going to be hearing a lot more about it soon enough. Resveratrol is an extremely potent antioxidant that is found in grapes, berries and red wine.

Cancer will surpass heart disease and be the world's leading killer by 2010, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO). Seven million Americans will die and an expected twelve million people will be living with cancer next year.

Tobacco use is on the rise worldwide in developing countries with China and India leading the way.

It’s a thought that haunts you once you cross your forties; it becomes stronger as you notice the grays and the wrinkles; and it becomes an obsession with some people who cannot accept the fact that they are growing old. Aging is a natural part of life, but it is hard to digest that our physical features are undergoing a sea change and that we can do nothing about it.

Ever since cell phones became popular in the 1980’s, people have been talking about their possibility to cause cancer .  Over the years there were been some studies on the subject but no conclusive evidence was found.

Unfortunately western society’s doctors do not put enough emphasis on your diet as a means of preventing and treating cancer.  Cancer rates are rising around the world, and the foods that prevent cancer are basically the opposite of the typical American or Westernized diet.  The perfect anticancer diet is comprised of mainly colorful fruits, vegetables and legumes and unsaturated fats, garlic,

Most people have a sweet tooth but how they deal with their cravings varies.  Recent studies have shown that around 70% of people eat way too much sugar on a daily basis.  Sugar causes inflammation in the body and constantly eating sweet foods does all kinds of harm to your internal body not to mention your external body.

As summer is quickly coming to an end you may be trying to soak up the last of the rays and enjoy the sun while you can. While a little sun can be good for you, too much can do lots of harm to your skin.

Selenium is an important mineral that is vital to a healthy body. It is found naturally in soil, water and certain foods. In some parts of the world selenium deficiencies are very common. For example, China does not have soil that is highly concentrated in selenium, making their incidence of selenium deficiency higher than that of the United States and Canada.

Water is essential for life and unfortunately there is beginning to be a serious shortage of clean water that is safe to drink. Our oceans and rivers are becoming polluted and due to overpopulation of the world, our water sources are quickly running dry.  In many areas of the world it is no longer safe to drink tap water but how safe is bottled water?

The health effects of soy have been noted for many years. It continues today to be one of the healthiest foods that you can eat for a variety of different reasons. Men tend to eat much less soy than women do, although the effects of it for them can be extremely positive.

Along with being one of the most flavorful spices, there are many health benefits of eating curry. While curry, or curry powder is actually a mixture a few different spices, one main spice in most curry powders is turmeric. This spice comes from the ginger familiy and  gives curry it’s yellow color. It is thought to be beneficial for many reasons – here are three:

You have probably heard that exercise prevents cancer but have you ever wondered how or to what extent?

Cancer is one of the most feared and deadly diseases today and unfortunately, the rates of it are on the rise. Our world is polluted with toxins to the point that we are in constant contact with them, even when we don’t know it. The paint on our walls, our bedding, the foods we eat and the personal hygiene products we use can potentially have toxins in them.

What is your biggest vice?

There are a few spots around the world that stand out against the rest of the world when it comes to longevity. The people in these places live longer than those in other parts of the world and they also stay healthy well into their old age. One of these places which has been studied by many is a small island called Ikaria, Greece.

With summer in the near future, it means we are all going to have to bare a little more skin. Although some people may fear exposing their pale skin to the sun for the first time, others are already tanned.

If you feel like you are stuck in a diet rut it may be time to branch out. Many people who are mindful of what they eat tend to get stuck in a rut of eating the same old foods day in and day out. Generally people know what is healthy and know what it is they should be eating, but have troubles coming up with meal ideas that incorporate their favorites of these. Another spinach salad? No thanks.