Just last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lowered the recommended age for colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45. The CDC did this after years of research and analysis determined that colorectal cancer rates have been increasing among young people both in the United States and across the globe. Unfortunately, these…
"Why am I always so cold?" This question — "Why am I always cold? — you're more likely to hear from women compared to men, those with thyroid and circulation-related issues, and people who are underweight — all of whom may have a low body temperature for a variety of reasons. Some experts describe abnormal sensitivity…
During the fall and winter months, the desire for yams increases steadily. They are deliciously rich in vitamins and flavor, so what’s not to love? However, when we are talking about the wild yam, it isn’t what you think. For centuries, Native Americans and early Americans have used wild yam, or Dioscorea villosa, for possible benefits…
Pau d'arco is native to South America, where it has been used to treat a wide range of conditions. There are reports of medicinal uses of pau d'arco tea dating back to 1873, and it was used in the Amazon rainforest as a "miraculous" healer for tumors with impressive anti-inflammatory effects. Pau d'arco, also called…
Seaweed has long been a staple of Japan, which is one of the longest-living cultures in the world and home to one of the remarkable blue zones. Is there a connection? You bet — most notably, a Japanese seafood known as wakame is rich in a number of vitamins and minerals that can combat disease…
If you’re trying to lose weight, there’s no doubt about it: Changing your diet is more important than exercising. (That’s the topic of one of my favorite mythbusters, in fact.) But does that mean you should skip exercising altogether? Absolutely not — considering exercise reduces chronic disease and can sometimes even replace some medications. While…
Student loan debt, high home prices, uncertain job security … millennial life often isn't always as rosy as it might seem, and now there's something else to add to the list: colorectal cancer rates. Usually thought of as a cancer that hits the 50-plus crowd, colorectal cancer rates are actually decreasing among that age group.…
What looks like ginger, acts a little bit like turmeric, but actually has been shown to fight cancer like a champ and can even keep your brain healthy? You (probably haven’t) guessed it: galangal. This root, which is part of the ginger family, grows in various parts of Asia and is a staple herb in Thai…
There are many herbal and inexpensive concoctions that people claim can help to fight cancer. One example is Essiac tea, a mixture of plant ingredients that may have some anti-carcinogenic effects, although this remains unproven. What is this mysterious brown liquid? Essiac tea is a traditional Native American formula that was rediscovered by a cancer…
That spicy, tingly feeling you get from eating hot peppers like the poblano pepper is more than just delicious — it can help fight cancer, aid your weight loss journey and boost your immune system. The poblano pepper is a delightfully earthy pepper, between the banana pepper and jalapeno in terms of heat. It’s the…
