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Achieving a green tea and prostate cancer treatment would be a great breakthrough in providing a solution to a condition that had 186000 new cases in the United States in 2008. However, while this is a clear possibility in the future, it is still a work in progress at present.

Studies in the laboratory have shown that the active ingredients of green tea (mainly polyphenols and catechins) take part in reactions against the start, growth and spread of cancers. Thus green tea (GT) polyphenols can prevent the formation of the same type of carcinogens as found in tobacco.

They have also been found to inhibit the same type of toxic molecules found in some cooked fish and meats that damage DNA and have been associated with pancreatic, colon and breast cancers.

One of the major catechins found in GT known as EGCG shows a strong effect against mutations and DNA damage and also inhibits the enzymes that lead to tumor promotion. This EGCG has also been found to inhibit the growth of malignant cells and can induce the death of unwanted cells (a process known as apoptosis). Continue reading ‘Find Out If a Green Tea and Prostate Cancer Treatment is Possible’ »

By now you have probably heard about how green leaf tea does offer some health benefits to those who either drink it or take it in tablet form. But, do you really know about the health benefits that it offers? Did you know that green tea and prostate cancer has been at the top of the “talk” list here lately?

Scientific studies have proven that green leaf tea offers a variety of health benefits from helping to fight against diabetes and the symptoms of arthritis to actually helping to prevent several different forms of cancer. Green tea and prostate cancer are at the top of the list.

The catechins that are found in green leaf tea actually have been found to target prostate cancer cells and destroy them. The good news is that they do not target any healthy cells. Continue reading ‘Uncover the Link Between Green Tea and Prostate Cancer – Prevent Prostate Problems Naturally’ »

Cancer has become a global epidemic for decades. More and more people are suffering from this disease every year. Most of them are citizens of developing or under-developed nations. They lack information and knowledge on how dangerous cancer really is, and they also do not have sufficient access to get proper medication.

On the other hand, those who are undergoing chemical therapies are often troubled with thoughts of the potential side effects of their treatments. Conventional cancer treatments usually result in side effects such as hair loss, extreme fatigue, digestive problems, and even weakened immune system. Even after they are cured, it would take a long time for them to recover to their normal state.

Scientists are still trying hard to find a new kind of medication that can cure cancer without producing any adverse effects. They have set their eyes on more natural substances: herbs. Some of them are believed, and have been tested, to effectively fight cancer. This new type of cancer medication opens up a whole new range of possibilities. Continue reading ‘Fighting Cancer Using Natural Herbs’ »

Cancer is still one of the most prevalent killers in our society.  The medical field has made giant strides in fighting this disease, but there are things that we can do as individuals to help our bodies fight off cancer.

1. Eat colorful foods.  Basically you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables of all colors—red, green, yellow and orange. A colorful variety of fruits and vegetables contain anti-oxidants that fight cancer.  You should try to eat at least five servings per day.
2. Have fewer/safer x-rays.  If you have to have an x-ray in your dentist’s office, ask if they have the capability to do digital x-rays which contain 75% less radiation than traditional x-rays.  Also, try not to have an excessive number of MRI’s or CAT scans, which have also been linked to cancer.
3. Avoid cigarette smoke.  If you don’t smoke, then don’t start.  Also, stay away from second-hand smoke as much as you can.  Cigarette smoke contains more than 60 toxins which put you at risk for a variety of cancers, including lungs, mouth, throat, pancreas and breast. Continue reading ‘Six Easy Ways to Prevent Cancer’ »

Natural and Alternative medicine has been getting notoriety in the treatment and prevention of cancer. Tea is the most well-known as a potential remedy. Continuing research shows the effectiveness of green tea in the prevention of heart disease as well as other forms of cancer.

The first indication of tea effectiveness is in the markedly low incidence of major diseases in the Asian regions. Those who are living in Asia typically imbibe large quantities of green tea and statistics show that they have a significantly lower risk or heart ailments as well as cancer. Particularly Japanese men, as opposed to American men have statistically lower risk of lung cancer and heart ailments though as much as 75 percent of them smoke cigarettes. Continue reading ‘Effective Against Ovarian Cancer – Green Tea’ »