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5 CANCER-FIGHTING SPICES
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1.
Garlic
One of the unique health properties contained in garlic is
the sulfur compound known as ALLICIN, which has anti-cancer
properties. Research has shown that frequent intake of diet
with garlic reduce the risk of developing colorectal,
pancreatic, breast, throat and prostate cancers.
2. Onions
Allyl disulphide and allium, two phytochemicals found in the
onion convert to allicin when the bulb is cut, crushed or
chopped. Allicin has anti-diabetic and anti-mutagenic
properties, which is good to prevent diabetes and cancer
respectively.
3. Cayenne Peppers
A research report in 2006 has shown that capsaicin contained
in cayenne peppers help fight prostate cancer cells in mice.
Meanwhile, scientific studies done by researchers at Loma
Linda University have indicated that capsaicin is also
useful in lung cancer prevention among smokers.
4. Turmeric
Turmeric showed positive health effects in cancer fighting,
according to researchers. The spice is believed to help
eliminate cancerous cell by inducing a process known as
apoptosis. However, more studies still need to be done
before the merit can be verified. Curcumin found in turmeric
is a powerful antioxidant, which gets rid of harmful free
radicals in the body, thereby lowering the risk of
developing cancer.
5. Cinnamon
In a report published by scientists by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, the spice lowered the spreading of lymphoma
and leukemia cancer cells. In this case, the researchers
used three types of human cancer cells: two representing
leukemia and one representing lymphoma.
The results were striking: over a 24-hour period (the time
required for one doubling of the cell population), the
cinnamon extract dramatically reduced the rate of
proliferation in all three types of cancer cells. |
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The Most Hard-Working
Organ: Liver
5 Great Foods For It
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BBC News:
Brain Function Starts to
Decline As Early As 45 Years Old
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The liver is probably the
most important organ in human's body. It has many
functions; from making proteins to purifying the blood
from various harmful chemicals and toxic compounds...
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The brain's ability to
function can start to deteriorate as early as 45,
suggests a study in the British Medical Journal.
University College London researchers found a 3.6%
decline in mental reasoning in women and men aged 45-49...
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Pancreatic Health Is Important For Normal Insulin
Production
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Take
Care of Your Kidney to Prevent Kidney Damage
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The pancreas is an important
organ in the body that carries out digestive function.
It secretes enzymes and insulin that help digest food
and metabolize sugar respectively...
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Kidneys are important organs
as they manage various metabolic activities in your
body. It performs many functions such as managing blood
pressure and flushing of waste materials out from your
body...
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Maintain Good Bone Health Can Protect You Against
Osteoporosis
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Beta-Carotene Is Good For Your Eyes, And What Else Is
Important
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To build strong bones, you
need five important types of vitamins and minerals that
work hand-in-hand to make sure you have a great bone
structure...
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As you age, you are exposed
to higher risks of age-related macular disease (ARMD)
and cataracts. Getting the right nutrients are vital to
make sure your eyes are adequately protected.
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