Current Alternative Health News
This week’s News May 2, 2008
Dark-colored fruits and vegetables may provide a colon-cancer-fighting effect, according to a study presented at the
national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston.
Researchers used both animal and cell-culture studies to examine the effects of a group of chemicals called anthocyanins on the development of
colon cancer cells. Anthocyanins are the chemicals that give the coloration to most blue, red and purple vegetables and fruits.
In the animal study, scientists induced colon cancer in rats, then fed the sick
animals a daily dose of anthocyanin extracts derived from either bilberries or chokeberries. Compared with rats who were not dosed, the
chokeberry-treated rats exhibited 60 percent fewer signs of colon tumors, while the bilberry-treated rats showed 70 percent fewer.
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Darker fruits and vegetables found to fight colon cancer by NaturalNews - December 6, 2007
It seems energy can be found everywhere these days. Energy in a can, energy in a cup, energy in a bottle. . .Wherever it is,
people are looking for it because, well, we seem to be lacking it. Generally speaking, synthetic energy enhancement can have some long term
health consequences, one of which is a dependence on whatever substance it is that’s giving you that extra boost. In fact, new research from
Wayne State University says that one of the most popular - and easy to find - energy enhancers can pose health risks to people with heart
conditions: energy drinks.
I’m sure you’ve seen these energy drinks. According to researchers, popular energy drinks like Red Bull cause the heart rate to race at rates
dangerous for people with heart conditions like heart disease.
Researchers found that within four hours of drinking various energy drinks, the 15 participants’ blood pressure rates and heart rates increased
approximately 10 percent for the systolic rate, 8 percent for the diastolic rate and heart rates increased 11 percent. Researchers note that
these levels are of little importance for healthy young adults (the average age of participants was 26) but these kinds of levels can be serious
for people with heart conditions. One researcher said that these results can be “clinically significant” for those who take medication to treat
their heart condition as energy drinks may adversely affect heart medications’ effectiveness. And while these energy drinks are often used when
performing activities that require focus, heart rates increased for these participants while sedentary; such as while watching movies.
In short, researchers advise anyone who has a heart condition to avoid energy drinks until further research is done. But you really ought to
avoid these energy drinks all together. They’re loaded with caffeine, which has been linked to cancer, cardiovascular problems, extreme mood
swings and dependence.
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High Cost of Energy: Study Shows Energy Drinks Can Be Harmful by NaturalNews - December 11, 2007
Those who take lemon juice in their tea may be getting far more of the health benefits, according to a study funded by the National Institutes
of Health.
Catechins are naturally occurring antioxidants found in tea; complementing green tea with either citrus juices or vitamin C increases the
amount of catechins available for the body to absorb.
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Vitamin C Gives Staying Power to
Antioxidants by Dr. Mercola - December 4, 2007
A chemical that naturally occurs in certain fruits such as grapes, mangoes and strawberries may be able to suppress the growth and spread of
head and neck cancers, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Hong Kong and published in the journal Cancer
Research.
Researchers induced head and neck cancer in mice and then gave the mice doses of the chemical lupeol, a triterpene compound found in many fruits.
The lupeol appeared to block the function of a protein called NFkB, which assists both healthy and malignant cells in the process of growth and
repair. In addition, the growth and spread of the cancer appeared to be slowed.
"From the animal models, not only did [lupeol] suppress the spread, the tumor got smaller. Compared to conventional drugs, lupeol reduced the
size of the tumor far faster," researcher Terence Lee said.
In addition, lupeol did not appear to cause the wasting often associated with chemotherapy. Such thinning is thought to be correlated with lower cancer survival rates.
Lupeol Compound in Fruits Found to Destroy Cancer Tumors in the Head and Neck Faster Than Chemotherapy Drugs by NaturalNews - December 11, 2007
A NaturalNews investigation has revealed that the FDA knew as early as 2003 that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) was not linked
to cervical cancer. Despite this knowledge, the FDA, along with key pharmaceutical companies, has continued to push for the use of HPV
vaccinations as a defense against cervical cancer, even when its own research showed no link exists.
Today, NaturalNews publishes, "The Great HPV Vaccine Hoax Exposed," a special report that cites from numerous FDA documents and clinical studies
to show that HPV vaccines are not only ineffective, they may actually be dangerous! As revealed
in the special report, the Gardasil vaccine has been linked to a 44.6% increase
in precancerous lesions in some women, raising serious doubts over the sensibility of mandatory vaccination policies.
HPV Vaccine Hoax Exposed: FDA Documents Reveal HPV "Not Associated with Cervical Cancer" by NaturalNews -
December 19, 2007
Enzymes may not share the superstar status of certain vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, and other miracle nutrients in the
world of conventional health and nutrition; yet a growing number of studies suggest that enzymes very much deserve a standing ovation when it
comes to improving overall health and the successful treatment of numerous diseases.
Enzymes perform an all-encompassing function in the development and maintenance of the human body. Dr. Edward Howell, father of enzyme nutrition
and therapy, stated that enzymes are the very substances that make life possible. Yet mainstream medicine has frequently ignored this basic fact,
undervaluing the enzymes’ vital role in health and underestimating their true potential in overall health, including disease management and
prevention. Proponents and advocates of enzyme therapy regard enzyme bankruptcy as a lethal health catastrophe, causing countless bodies to shut
down prematurely.
The Healing Power of Enzymes for Treating Disease by NaturalNews - December 19, 2007
An expert panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended that the food coloring known as E128 or as Red
2G is no longer considered safe for human consumption.
Under the current laws of the European Union, Red 2G is permitted only in sausages that have at least 6 percent cereal content, or burger meat
that is at least 4 percent vegetable and / or cereal. The United Kingdom is the only EU country to use the coloring, however, and the British
Food Standards Agency is currently investigating the extent of its use.
Red 2G has already been banned in Australia, Austria, Canada, Japan, Norway, Sweden and the United States.
Red Food Coloring Used in Sausage Linked to Cancer by NaturalNews - December 23, 2007
"TNF blocker" drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis increase a patient's risk of contracting skin cancer, according to a
new study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism.
Researchers compiled data from twice-yearly questionnaires filled out by 13,001 rheumatoid arthritis patients between 1998 and 2005, and found
that those taking TNF blockers had a slightly higher risk of contracting skin cancer than patients not taking the medications.
Because rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, in which the body is attacked by its own immune system, TNF blocker drugs disrupt a
critical immune pathway. As a result, the drugs are believed to expose patients to an increased risk of serious infections.
Arthritis Drugs Linked to Skin Cancer Risk by NaturalNews - December 27, 2007
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