Last week, Health Watch readers learned about a little-known compound in avocados that may help kill leukemia. Now a team of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have discovered yet another natural cancer killer.
They found a compound in one of the world’s oldest trees stops the growth—and spread—of squamous cell cancers of the head and neck. These include cancers of the larynx, lips, mouth, nose, throat, and salivary glands.… Read More
You already know melatonin is a great natural sleep aid. But that’s not all this hormone is good for. Getting more melatonin can help reduce your risk of prostate cancer. And it’s a safe way to adjust your sleep pattern when you travel to a different time zone. Its antioxidant activity may even help fight aging.
Here are five natural ways to boost your melatonin levels:
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Your doctor might think eating eggs will increase your cholesterol levels… That they may even lead to heart disease. But this superfood is full of vitamins and minerals your body needs. And the most nutritious part of the egg is the part they tell you NOT to eat.
Bottom line: when it comes to eggs, the mainstream is just plain wrong.… Read More
Carrying too much extra body fat isn’t just bad for your self-esteem. It’s associated with one in every five deaths in America.1
That’s because it’s a major factor in developing deadly health conditions. These include diabetes, heart disease, and even strokes.2 And new research reveals an even bigger threat: Being obese raises risk for seven different cancers in women.… Read More
Exercise isn’t optional when it comes to your best health. Truth is, it’s just as important as your diet for adding healthy, enjoyable years to your life. And it’s not just about losing weight, protecting your heart, or keeping strong bones…
Exercise may help cut your cancer risk in half.
… Read MoreWe’ve told you before that this vitamin helps you live longer. Now new research shows it cuts your risk of dying from colon cancer…the second most lethal cancer in America.1 And we don’t mean by a percentage point or two…
Getting more D3 can reduce your risk of colon cancer death by up to 72%.2
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