Massage Therapy has been found to offer relief from pain and depressed mood for people coping with advanced cancer reveals new study.
A report published in the ‘Annuals of Internal Medicine’ stated that people who received massage from licensed, specially trained therapist, reported greater improvements in pain and mood symptoms than people who received simple touch. [...]
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With high rates of obesity and associated incidences of cancer, heart disease and diabetes on the rise across the World, particularly in western countries, there has been a major drive to find new treatment options.
The scientists from Germany recently found that extracts of a traditional herbal remedy, derived from ‘Tabebuia impetiginosa’ can actually delay the [...]
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The tobacco plant, which is the cause for millions of cancer cases, could actually prove beneficial in treating certain form of the disease, reveals new study.
The US scientist had actually used the tobacco plant to “grow” major components of a cancer vaccine. As per a study by the National Academy of Sciences, the tobacco plant [...]
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According to researchers, Mushrooms, being highly rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins, help fight cancer.
Speaking about the health benefits of mushrooms, Scientists at the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, in New Orleans said that Mushrooms contain riboflavin, selenium, antioxidants and other substances that safeguard immune system and fight cancer.
A researcher at [...]
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The unpleasant negative effects of treatment for head and neck cancer patients may be relieved by Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese practice.
A recent study found that there was significant reduction in both dry mouth and pain and shoulder dysfunction after neck dissection in patients who received acupuncture.
However, further studies are required to support the potential role [...]
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Water Melon
This summer relish that cool slice of watermelon without hesitation, as the fruit contains a wealth of vitamins, say nutrition experts.
Research conducted at the UR Southwestern Medical Center has revealed that a two-cup serving of diced watermelon contains loads of vitamin A and vitamin C, with only 80 calories and absolutely no fat. The [...]
US researchers report that while Flaxseed retards the growth of prostate tumours in men, Ginseng helps in relieving fatigue often associated with Cancer.
The studies basically reflect the efforts of the doctors in exploring the benefits and risks of foods and supplements that are routinely taken by their patients with a little of scientific evidence.
Dr.Bruce Cheson [...]
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Flaxseed (Linseed), the seed of the flax plant, contains plenty of fiber, [tag]Omega-3 fatty acid[/tag] and a compound lignin.
[tag]Flaxseed oil[/tag] extract, which is available even as capsules today, is beneficial in decreasing mild symptoms associated with menopause, and is a cure for Arthritis, and is also beneficial for those suffering from Cardiovascular diseases.
A group of [...]