Pomegranates have long been used in traditional folk remedies to treat sore throats, inflammation, and rheumatism. And recent scientific research has suggested that they are also potentially effective in both preventing and treating prostate cancer.

One research study, conducted on human prostate cancer cells in lab dishes, at the University of Wisconsin, revealed that there existed dosage dependant improvements. One more study at the same facility took place wherein mice were injected with human prostate cancer cells. These mice developed malignancies. Some mice were given plain water, while 2 other subject groups of mice were given water mixed with different concentrations of pomegranate extract.

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For many years women were told that Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) offered as Estrogen Therapy (ET) or a combination of Estrogen and Progesterone (Hormone Therapy or HT) was the easy way to avoid any symptoms of the menopause.

Unfortunately doctors are beginning to realize that women have a unique hormone profile. That means that the effect of hormone However, there are women who are comfortable with the risks and want to take HRT anyway. A close relationship with your doctor is vital and a journal which can pinpoint exactly what is happening is a good idea. There is an evidence that a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables will regulate the levels of estrogens replacement therapy could work for your neighbor, but have no effect on you. Rather like the fact that one girls acne cure does nothing for her best friend, acne is also linked to hormones.

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Each year more than 443,000 deaths occur due to smoking while 50,000 deaths are contributed to second hand smoke. The sad thing is, each of these deaths were preventable.

Cigarettes expose you to over 49 different carcinogens including formaldehide and ammonia. It also depletes an enzyme in your lungs called Elastin which allows your lungs to be more flexible. Without elastin, you are much more susceptible to emphysema.

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It is essential that one has sufficient knowledge of the yeast infection before proceeding to cure the itch with home made medications. Incorrect analysis and the wrong application would only result in more serious symptoms and aggravate the condition. This alternative medication shall never be substituted for competent medical treatment should one be hesitant about the yeast infection or unsure of the effects home made tonic could cause. Medical treatment should not be abandoned completely in favor of home made cures merely because of the latter’s lower cost. Home made remedies should complement medical treatment where it is being allowed by a medical professional only. Home remedies are known to have lesser side effects compared to their medication based counterparts.

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If you have a family history or colorectal cancer, or if you exercise little and have a high fat/low fiber diet, then you want to be aware of the symptoms of colon cancer.

Symptoms of colon cancer may include: general abdominal discomfort, blood in the stool (bright red, or dark), constipation, diarrhea, narrower stools than usual, tiredness and vomiting, weight loss for no apparent reason.

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One of the most preventable (and often very treatable) cancers is that of the skin. By taking care of your skin and checking it often for suspicious growths you should have no trouble from the effects of skin cancer.

The first thing you should do is make sure that you stay out of the sun as much as possible. Stay in the shade and out of direct sunlight whenever possible. Use hats and clothing to keep your skin protected from the harmful effects of the sun.

It’s important to remember that it is possible to be sunburned even when in direct sunlight. You may become sunburned during a cloudy day, or even when underwater in a swimming pool. You should use caution even in such situations.

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Cancer is a major causes of mortality around the world. Approximately 12 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed and caused more than 7 million deaths worldwide in 2008. A major study from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) found that an estimated 39% of the 12 cancer cases could be prevented by improving the lifestyle choices.

Previous studies have suggested that approximately 43 per cent of bowel cancer cases and 42 per cent of breast cancer cases in the UK could be prevented if people ate more healthily, did regular exercise, maintained a suitable weight and not smoking. Professor Martin Wiseman, project director of the report, also said: “On a global level every year, there are millions of cancer cases that could have been prevented and this is why we need to act now before the situation gets even worse.

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Honey is a sweet fluid. Honey is good for health, it is not to be replaced in place of the medicine prescribed by the doctor. At best honey could be used along with the prescribed medicine. The data from this study says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. 

Ayurvedic as well as Yunani medicine have been using honey as a vital medicine for centuries. Scientists of today also accept honey as a “Ram Ban” (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.

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