Curcumin causes colon cancer cells to self-destruct

The second leading cause of cancer-related death in America, colon cancer, is projected to take over 50,000 lives in 2013, just in the US. The steep death toll can be prevented, however, because the causes of colon cancer are preventable and are no coincidence. Cancer of the colon is based on risk factors acquired through lifestyle decisions.

These risk factors do not include stereotypical medical excuses like family genetics and being over 50 years old.

Stereotypical colon cancer risk factors debunked

People of the same family may harbor similar genes, but more importantly, they may pass on the same mindsets. Similar negative gene expression may actually come from families who tend to practice and teach the same philosophies about thinking, eating and medicating.

In fact, gene expression can be completely altered and changed in the face of cancer when a new mindset and eating approach is undertaken. (Certain substances like turmeric can alter proteins in colon cancer cells.)

Age is no risk factor for cancer either. Just because a person is over age 50, doesn't mean they need a colonoscopy from a medical doctor. One can be completely confident that they are not harboring cancer by knowing their nutrition levels and understanding their body's signs and the condition of their stool.

If there's one assurance that trumps all, it's the understanding that natural substances like turmeric have the greatest impact on killing cancer cells in the colon. Turmeric, and its active ingredient, curcumin, has been tested for its ability to destroy colon cancer cells at the Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The results, were astounding.

Curcumin obliterates colon cancer cells

In the study, researchers looked at three kinds of colon cancer cells, p53(+/+), p53(-/-) HCT-116, and p53 HT-29.

Cancer cell death was observed through curcumin's ability to reduce pro-caspase-3 levels, polymerase-1 cleavage and chromatin condensation. In a time- and dosage-dependent manner, curcumin caused wild-type p53 HCT-116 cells to self-destruct, while obliterating mutant p53 HT-29 cells in their tracks.

The researchers were so astounded that they proposed that curcumin may actually have therapeutic potential in the management of colon cancer. With its ability to inhibit the growth of neoplastic cells, curcumin is king against colon cancer. In the presence of curcumin, colon cancer cells went through a process of phosphorylation, which is a complete altering of the function and activity of certain protein enzymes. This was all for the better, as oxidative stress was alleviated and superoxide anion production was increased.

Affordable curcumin cancer treatments could save over 50,000 lives without the devastating side effects

Health care is not expensive after all, and no one has to lose their hair to overcome cancer. The medical system and the insurance companies may only cover and recommend chemotherapy drugs and radiation treatment, but that way of thinking is not working. Look at all the dying people. It's not working. (A government health insurance mandate won't make the broken health care system work either.)

Instead, cancer treatment can be as simple as consuming daily doses of turmeric. Who said you needed to poison the immune system with radiation and chemotherapy just to kill some cancer in the colon?

Medical doctors in America typically graduate and are accredited simply by following one way of thinking. This means they probably have no clue about the evidence of turmeric killing cancer. Maybe they are restricted from recommending a cheaper, natural therapy that actually works. Maybe turmeric doesn't pay off their student loans and high salaries. Regardless, turmeric itself can travel in the body, alkalize it and kill cancer cells in their tracks.

An alkaline state of body should be first priority

Furthermore, the importance of starving cancer cells by creating an alkaline state in the body is disregarded by mainstream medical doctors. An alkaline state makes bacteria, virus, cancer and fungus growth practically impossible. Alkalizing the body, which is rooted in a holistic lifestyle eating approach, should be the first step in any cancer treatment.

How might patients get to an alkaline state?

First, the hospital wouldn't feed the patients processed food. They'd hydrate the patients' bodies with filtered water and feed them fresh herbs and vegetables from the hospital garden. Patients would be fed only foods that are alkaline forming. A few examples of these foods include apple cider vinegar, probiotic cultures, berries, spirulina, mostly any herb, peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, garlic and spices like cinnamon and turmeric.

You can prevent and destroy cancer right here, right now

There's no coincidence to colon cancer incidence, and you can begin to help yourself, right now, and begin preventing and destroying cancer in the colon. As a matter of fact, you are the only person that can help you right now, because the last time I checked, the doctor wasn't bringing in fresh vegetables, herbs and doses of turmeric for you to eat at the clinic or hospital. He's probably over there talking to the pharmaceutical rep, taking an incentive, ready to put you on a new experimental drug.

Source: NaturalNews

Natural Healing Properties Of Papaya

Papaya, the native fruit of Southern Mexico is found to be rich in antioxidants, vitamins and boasts natural healing properties. 

Papaya (or Pawpaw as it is also known) grows well in a tropical environment and the tree usually fruits within 3 years. It is naturally high in fibre, C, A and most B vitamins including folic acid and ribovlavin and potassium. Papaya is low in calories and has no cholesterol, but is packed with phyto-nutrients and minerals. It is rich in calcium too.

It is no wonder then that it can be ideal to heal the body. The seeds have been used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, pain, parasites and fungal infections such as ringworm. The high vitamin A content promotes eye health whilst, Vitamin C boosts the body's immune system. It has been used to treat nausea and constipation, colon cancer and gastrointestinal problems. Papaya has been known to lower the risk of emphysema in smokers and aid in weight loss. 

All in all papaya is a great all round fruit bursting with natural goodness to promote good health.

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papaya

         http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/papaya-fruit.html

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Mind blowing facts about Onions

Forget the smell, embrace the flavor, and avoid the doctor's office!

By the time you finish reading this post, we want you to crave onions!

Onions have been used for thousands of years in cooking and remedies.  Known for their pungent aroma and various flavors depending on preparation, onions sometimes get a bad wrap.  But, here are some redeeming qualities that will have you loading up on onions the next time you are at the supermarket.  The juice of onions can be used topically for a cooling sensation but when eaten, onions have a warming effect internally.  Bug bites, bee stings, and even burns can be naturally treated with onion juice applied to the irritated area.  Also, onions have been used as a remedy for nose bleeds.  What is more, the onion is being shown to rival pharmaceutical drugs when it comes to helping women with menopause who suffer from bone loss.  It is believed that consuming onions regularly will help with sexual function as well.  Onions show promise in fighting and preventing colon cancers and possibly other types of cancer.  

The flavonoids contained in onions, the most notable being Quercetin further the detox effects of vitamin C and also pack a heavy anti cancer punch.  Heart disease costs more lives in developed countries than most other conditions and can be avoided by keeping onions in your regular diet.  By reducing bad LDL cholesterol and raising good HDL cholesterol, onions can greatly reduce your chances of a heart attack and also boost and maintain the health and strength of blood vessels.  The chromium that is found in onions helps to maintain blood glucose levels by assisting the cells of the body respond properly to insulin, a huge plus for diabetics.  

Now that you know some of the health boosts that come from onions, pick a variety: white, red, or sweet and chow down.  Remember that eating vegetables is very advantageous from a health standpoint, but the effects are much more profound if you consume them raw.  Though it may be a challenge, adding raw onion or onion juice to your diet could have a huge impact on your well being.  Try a shot of onion juice in the morning mixed with a little bit of honey and lime juice.  And don't be too quick to lob off the green tops of your onions because those shoots are an excellent source of vitamin A.

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Surprising brown rice facts

White rice is all the craze, but if you don't try switching to brown rice you could be missing out.

When rice is "refined," most of the important nutrients are removed.  The reason most white rice is labeled as "enriched" is because synthetic vitamins and iron are added to it in order to sell it as a food with nutritional value.   Here are some health benefits of choosing brown rice.

Packed with antioxidants:  Some may not know that brown rice has good amounts of antioxidants.  Antioxidants help prevent tissue damage and some cancers by removing harmful free radicals from the blood.

Contains selenium:  Selenium helps to lower the chances of developing arthritis, heart disease, and even cancer.

Promotes weight loss:  Fiber is important to not just the digestive system, but also for heart health.  Fiber makes you feel fuller so usually leads to smaller portions.  It can help with managing cholesterol levels and helps move toxins out of the body.

Great for baby food:  Turn to brown rice cereals for your baby rather than white rice products because, while they are growing rapidly, babies need a nutrient dense food.  The fiber present in brown rice is good for the little ones also.

Rich in manganese:  Manganese plays a role in the body's ability to synthesize fats.  It helps the reproductive system and the nervous system too.  Just 1 cup of brown rice yields about 80% of the daily needed amount of manganese.

Full of fiber:  Brown rice is loaded with fiber which may help to prevent colon cancer.  Fibers help to flush out carcinogenic substances and toxins and flush them out of your system.

Source: http://www.vegkitchen.com/tips/10-reasons-why-brown-rice-is-the-healthy-choice/

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