acharya on March 18th, 2013

The humble bitter-gourd (also known as bitter melon) is a giant slayer of pancreatic cells, says the latest study by University of Colorando Cancer Centre. The study revealed that bitter gourd juice restricts the ability of pancreatic cancer cells to metabolize glucose, thereby cutting the energy source of the cells, and eventually killing them. This [...]

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acharya on January 22nd, 2013

There are plenty of natural herbal medicines available for prostate diseases. We just have to realize their value, and make use of them.  Some common herbs used as medicines in ayurvedic treatments for prostate enlargement are given below: Add powdered coriander seeds to tender coconut water and drink regularly. Try to include raddish in your [...]

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acharya on November 20th, 2012

According to a new US study, eating plenty of apples, blueberries and pears may be associated with lowering risk of diabetes. These fruits contain flavonoids, a natural compound present in certain vegetables, fruits, and grains, which has the ability to lower risk of heart disease or cancer. A research fellow at the Harvard School of [...]

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A recent study has shown that few herbal extracts, when combined with chemotherapy, can reduce the side-effects of cancer treatment. A preliminary study, conducted in Chennai, India, revealed that a combination of herbal medicines and conventional Chemotherapy can help check the growth of cancer cells. In fact, a team of Sidha doctors, who worked with [...]

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A diet rich in flaxseeds can prevent the risk of dying from breast cancer by 40percent, according to a new German study. The researchers at German Cancer Research Centre, Heidelberg, noticed that a diet rich in seeds, vegetables, and wheat, contain phytoestrogens, a special plant compound, that can ward off cancer cells and prevent secondary [...]

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Eating strawberries and pomegranates regularly can keep aging at bay, while also preventing several deadly diseases including cancer, according to latest study. According to researchers, the fruits, being high in antioxidants, helps combat the effects of oxidative stress, lessening effects of aging, and the chances of contracting diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart diseases. [...]

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Several plant extracts used in traditional or folk medicine has shown potency in fighting bacterial and fungal infections in the mouth of oral cancer patients, reveals the latest research report from Rohtak, India. The new research investigated the potency of these Indian wild plants against bacterial and fungal infections in 40 such patients. Among them, [...]

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Eating broccoli four times a week can help prevent development of prostate cancer in men with early signs of developing the symptoms, says the recent British study. However, there are several other cruciferous vegetables with anti-cancerous properties, such as Cabbage for instance. According to The George Mateljan Foundation for Worlds Healthiest Foods, Cabbage has long [...]

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