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10/15/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Milk thistle is not only good for your liver – it can protect you from the toxic effects of chemotherapy, too

You’ve probably heard of milk thistle, even if you’re not quite sure exactly what it is or what it can do for your health. In fact, there’s a chance you see it growing wild all the time and don’t even realize the power this humble weed possesses. Milk thistle has many great qualities, but it […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Acupuncture reduces the occurrence of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Study

Painful swellings called lymphedema can appear on a patient’s arms after undergoing surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer. A Chinese study suggested that acupuncture could decrease the chances of this complication, thereby improving the quality of life for cancer patients. Despite the advent of less invasive treatments, lymphedema remains a common problem for breast […]

08/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Borage seed oil found to mitigate effects of radiation therapy on the liver

Also known as starflower, borage (Borago officinalis) is an herbaceous flowering plant most known for being the source of borage oil. Like many other plant-based oils, borage oil contains a powerful anti-inflammatory compound known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA); however, borage oil is unique in that its GLA content is remarkably high. With this in mind, […]

05/15/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Stunned scientists find BLUEBERRIES are better at destroying cancer cells than conventional radiation therapy alone

Cervical cancer strikes close to 13,000 women each year, claiming over 4,200 lives. Traditional treatment options include surgery to remove the affected tissue, radiation therapy using high energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells, chemotherapy drugs to destroy the affected cells (although healthy cells are killed too), or a combination thereof. However, these treatments are invasive […]

01/05/2018 / By Ralph Flores

How to beat stage 4 cancer: For one man, going vegan and quitting chemo saved his life

Given only weeks to live, one man defied the odds and beat stage 4 cancer, thanks to a change in diet. In an article featured in the Daily Mail, Rob Mooberry recounted how he was rushed to the hospital with a perforated colon back in July 2012. Scans later revealed that he had colorectal cancer which had already metastasized […]

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