Garlic- A medicinal miracle

November 8, 2014

Garlic- A medicinal miracle

Garlic, a member of the onions family, is allegedly the second oldest medicine in the world. And, it is one of the most treasured foods on planet Earth.

Garlic, the white food spice has been in use for several decades as a cure for a variety of diseases and ailments. Of course a better part of the world population do not have the slightest clue of the exact value of this medicinal culinary component. They only recognize it as a valuable spice that brings that awesome aroma to several dishes.

That is to say that the majority of these world populations are yet to make full exploitation of the range of uses of this form of onion. Achieving that may however take more than just a simple statement on this article. Mass sensitization efforts may have to come into play.

Garlic is a powerful stimulant for the immune system in addition to being a natural antibiotic. One can take garlic in its raw state or when cooked. It can be eaten in form of supplement or be used in preparing garlic oil.

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The range of garlic uses is wide. It has vastly been used to cure colds as an active decongestant. In this line it works as an antibacterial, anti-asthmatic and an antidepressant. In addition, it is an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic as well as an antifungal.

Garlic is also good for treatment of coughs as an antiviral, antispasmodic and diuretic. Its raw form works as a potent organic antibiotic good in fighting bacterial infections, killing several viruses and parasites.

It is useful in detoxification of the body and prevention of diseases by improving the immune system. As such, it helps reduce the chances of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. It also has a variety of antioxidants and other compounds good in prevention of cancer.

Doctors recommend garlic for the treatment of asthma and several allergies, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, athlete’s foot, diabetes, earaches and diarrhea. That is not all. The list of diseases and disorders treated by garlic is quite long. It is a remedy for patients of herpes, cardiovascular disease, intestinal illnesses, sore throat, warts and infections of the urinary tract.

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Summative as it may sound, garlic is good for almost every kind of disease. It has been proven effective with treating diseases of different varieties. From fungal infections to viral diseases, stomach cancer to colon cancer.

These healing abilities of the garlic are attributed to the many useful compounds it has. It contains a lot of sulfur compounds and this is one factor that is responsible for its immense curative nature. It has a lot of nutritional and mineral components- from allicin to allyldisulfides, copper to calcium, germanium to essential oils, iron to magnesium, phosphorus to manganese, phytoncides to potassium, sulfur to selenium, and zinc to unsaturated aldehydes. It also has Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, B1 and Vitamin C.

Consumption methods for Garlic

There are indeed many alternative ways of taking garlic. You can drink it like tea, you can take it in the form of an ointment or eaten in different food varieties. The product can also be made into some volatile form that is then inhaled or mashed on.

Garlic can usually be extracted to form an odorless tablet or capsule or oil known as Kyolic. These are taken into the body easily through mere ingestion.

When rubbed on parts affected by arthritis it helps alleviate pain. Eating it with food may also directly kill worms in the intestines. Oil obtained from garlic may also cure sinus infections when snorted into the nostrils of the patient.

Garlic- A medicinal miracle

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Embracing Green Tea To Fight Cancer

July 17, 2014

Green Tea’s Ability To Fight Cancer Discovered

Green Tea Seemingly, cancer research institutions, research individuals and concerned doctors are not ready to quit doing research studies to find out more ways of cancer treatment. Very many alternative cancer treatment methods have been developed in the recent years, thanks to the researchers and doctors who have continued to work tirelessly to make cancer treatment better for the patients as well as well avail helpful information to those who want to stay cancer free.

Even with the many research studies and new discoveries relating to cancer treatment, it has still continued to rob us of our loved ones posing another valid reason for doctors to continue in their endless research to save the situation. Among the most common type of cancer is the breast cancer which has become synonymous to death of many women throughout the world, prostate cancer that is a problem to most men worldwide, colon cancer, rectal cancer and liver cancer among others. In the United States alone breast cancer has been claiming at least 40,000 lives from 2010. Generally cancer has been a major cause of death not only in the United States but also in the rest of the world.

Are Conventional Cancer treatments still a choice for cancer victims?

Conventional Cancer treatments like chemotherapy are feared by most patients because of the severe side effects on the patients associated with it. Known treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy not only kill the cancerous cells in the cancer patient but also kill the healthy cells. This leads to the cancer patient having a poor health condition after the treatment as most healthy cells are trying to recover. Some of the side effects associated with chemotherapy include weight loss, loss of hair and loss of appetite. Conventional cancer treatments are also associated with severe pain forcing most of the cancer patients to look for better alternatives to treat cancer.

One of the alternatives that cancer patients are using is nutrition. Some foods are useful in fighting cancer and green tea has been mentioned to be one of them.

Scientists have emphasized the role of nutrition in fighting cancer there are foods that are useful in fighting cancer. Nutrition can be modified or better yet be balanced to help in fighting cancer. When you eat foods that are rich in antioxidants, they will fight the free radicals and other malignant cells that may turn cancerous. Other foods that are said to be effective in fighting cancer include; berries, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, and even oily fish.

Over the past years researchers have been promoting the green tea and its extracts as a treatment for cancer as well as other diseases but there has never been an explanation to why the green tea could be of value in cancer treatment. Scientists have done many researches on the green tea to find out which property does it have that enables it to fight cancer and inhibit growth of cancer cells.

A recent study that was published online by the journal Metabolomics provides a basis of explanation to why green tea can help in cancer treatment. Researches may build on this basis to do more research and come with more reliable explanations. In the study report, it’s stated that an active green tea component known as EGCG changed the metabolism of pancreatic cancer cells by suppressing the expression of an enzyme associated with cancer, LDHA.

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The research report also stated that oxamate which is an enzyme inhibitor also reduced the activities of the LDHA thereby disrupting the metabolism system of the cancer cells.

“Scientists had believed they needed a molecular mechanism to treat cancer, but this study shows that they can change the metabolic system and have an impact on cancer, By explaining how green tea’s active component could prevent cancer, this study will open the door to a whole new area of cancer research and help us understand how other foods can prevent cancer or slow the growth of cancerous cells.” expressed Wai-Nang Lee, MD, the author of the study and a Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) lead researcher.

The researchers used sophisticated metabolic profiling methods that helped them to find out how EGCG altered the balance of “flux” in the cellular metabolic network. Flux refers to the rate of turnover of molecules through a metabolic pathway. The research proved that EGCG disrupted this balance just as oxamate does. Oxamate is known as a LDHA inhibitor.

The researchers made a conclusion after the observations that both EGCG and oxalate found in the green tea help in reducing the risk to cancer by inhibiting the activities of the LDHA which is an enzyme that promotes metabolism in cancer cells hence maiming cancer cell metabolic abilities.

“This is an entirely new way of looking at metabolism, it is no longer a case of glucose goes in and energy comes out. Now we understand how cancer cell metabolism can be disrupted, and we can examine how we can use this knowledge to try to alter the course of cancer or prevent cancer.” Dr. Lee. Concluded.

Cancer treatment is a crucial subject and you need to be equipped with information not only on cancer treatment but also on how you can prevent cancer. Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) has been reaching many people who are seeking cancer treatment through her website where she has always availed very useful information not only about cancer but also on other health threatening diseases like addiction among others. You surely need to get in touch with her so that you may tap in her huge knowledge and experience on health issues.

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Breast Cancer Prevention, Healthy Ta-ta’s

October 15, 2013

Breast Cancer Prevention, Healthy Ta-ta’s

Dr. Dalal Akoury

Studies have shown that if women keep a normal weight, ate nutritious foods, reduced alcohol intake and increased physical activity, stopped smoking, and breast fed, that 50% of breast cancer cases could have been prevented or delayed.

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– Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage: these vegetables have nutrients that have shown improved survival rates with women ages 20-75 diagnosed with breast cancer

– Beans, lentils, plant foods with lignans: a high fiber diet consisting of these plant foods helps reduce the risk if eaten twice a week

– Mushrooms: contain anti-tumor agents and boost the immune system to help lower the risk of breast cancer

– Green Tea– polyphenols are the antioxidant found in green tea that was shown to fight breast cancer in animals. However this tea has shown to fight the risks of other types of cancer in humans when drank daily.

– Soy– Organic, fermented soy is great to prevent breast cancer

– Mangosteen: a fruit or juice that has many anti-oxidants to postpone cancer. Lab studies have shown that it can decrease the growth of cancer cells and ultimately lower your risk

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– When a woman reaches premenopause, it is suggested to cut back red meat because studies have shown that she produces more estrogen and progesterone that leads to a high risk of breast cancer.

– High- Carb diets should be completely avoided, especially white breads and potatoes because the simple carbohydrates have high sugar which can raise your risk

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– Black Cohosh: is an herb that can kill different estrogen receptors which is good because too much estrogen can cause breast cancer.

– Bitter Melon extract: is an extract that studies have shown to fight off some of the breast cancer cells.

– Cat’s Claw: is an herb that is known to prevent cancer.

– Curcumin: is a cancer preventing agent retracted from the spice turmeric that helps with anti-inflammatory agents and helps the cell replicate in an extremely healthy way

– DIM or also known as Indole-3-carbinol: is a phytochemical that is found in supplements and certain vegetables including cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts and cauliflower to kill cancer cells and delay the spread of more of them.

– Fish Oil: studies have shown that this may prevent the onset of breast cancer especially because of the omega 3’s.

– Melatonin: supplements can reduce estrogen secretion, stop the spread of cancer cells and help the immune system.

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– Resveratrol: is mainly found in wine and somewhat prohibits estrogen secretion, especially to women who have tumors that are already resistant to other treatments

– Sulforaphane: is a chemical found in broccoli, kale and Brussels sprouts. It has proven to inhibit the major growth of breast cancer cells.

– Vitamin D and Calcium: is found in supplements, milk, leafy green vegetables, and certain fish and nuts. Studies have shown that can shut off a certain hormone called IGF, which actively produces cells that can cause breast cancer.

– Vitamin E: is found in spinach, tomatoes, broccoli and avocado. It is a powerful antioxidant and kills free radicals that cause cancer.

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AWAREmed: Breast Cancer Prevention – Healthy You, Healthy Ta-ta’s!

Women surviving breast cancer are encouraged to stay lean and healthy afterwards because it is proven that they have a better survival rate than women that are overweight. Lifting weights increases the chances of surviving breast cancer and helps women feel confident, stronger and have more energy. Yoga also helps to women to relax, reduce stress and get back into their daily routines.

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Cordyceps sinensis – may reduce metastases after surgical removal of the primary tumor.

Ginseng – A small amount has been known to increase survival rate in associated in women with breast cancer.

Vanillin – extract may have a positive impact and is currently being studied.

Soy isoflavones – High dietary intake helps lower the risk of recurrence in post-menopausal women and those who were receiving hormone therapy.

Coffee – drinking coffee or tea may reduce the risk of cancer, because of the antioxidants that are in coffee.

Drug therapy and prevention
Tamoxifen – Is a drug that is prescribed to women that have a famility history of breast cancer.

Raloxifene– is also sometimes prescribed to reduce the risk

Tibolone – another drug that helps reduce the risk of breast cancer and has a higher percentage of reducing risks over the other two drugs.

There are some risks involved with these drugs. Tamoxifen and raloxifene increase the risk of blood clots, tamoxifen increases the risk of endometrial cancer, and tibolone increases the risk of stroke.

AWAREmed: Breast Cancer Prevention – Hormone therapy for breast cancer

Hormone therapy is a treatment that removes hormones or blocks their action and stops cancer cells from growing. Hormones are produced by glands in the body and travel in the bloodstream. Some hormones can cause certain cancers to grow such as estrogen. Hormone therapy with tamoxifen is usually given to women with early stages of breast cancer and those that the cancer that has spread to other parts of the body). Hormone therapy with tamoxifen or estrogens may increase the chance of endometrial cancer. So women taking tamoxifen should have a annual pelvic examination to check for any signs of cancer.

So the natural way can help you beat breast cancer.

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Dr. Akoury’s presentations are geared towards the medical profession and anyone who is interested in learning how to find complete wellness for themselves. The presentations are easy to understand, given in a relaxed and serene atmosphere, and in terms the general public can comprehend and embrace. So join in and learn how to heal your whole body the natural way!

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